Gamblers Like Me: The Dark Side of Sports Betting - BBC Africa Eye documentary
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2019
- Sports Betting has exploded across Africa. But are the betting companies playing it straight? Do the punters really understand the odds they’re up against? And who is getting rich from the thrill of the beautiful game?
BBC Africa Eye follows one young football fan on a journey across Uganda, to find out what happens when global companies target some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on the continent.
Collins Muhinda has been betting on football since he was a kid - but on this journey, he discovers an industry that can have a devastating impact on the lives of young Africans, and an epidemic of compulsive gambling that makes him question his own betting habits.
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The worst thing about gambling is making friends with other gamblers who will feed ur addiction...
😂😂😂 It's a community think of it as group therapy!🤣🤣
@@nelsonkiiru7252 😂
Soo true !!
i'd disagree, i think gambling is very much a solo activity, there's a psychology in gambling where it's you trying to outsmart everyone real gamblers think they're better than the other gamblers anyway making friends would be good in one way, its a good way to humble yourself when you lose and someones there to see it
So true.
Give this guy a full time job as a presenter he got a journalist thing about him
dont be fooled he was directed what to do and what to ask..we call it letting the victim to tell his own story to the end
Even if he was directed, he did well
@@yvonneowino7938 extremely well, i agree
@@tsunamidigital5431 he's telling it well.
GIVE THIS GUY A JOB BBC PLEASE
Bet only when you can afford to lose money. In other words, NEVER BET WHEN YOU NEED MONEY!
You mean, gamblers never win💯
You ll be pain all on your Losses
Best advice so far
That's what I thought until I got addicted. But now I am recovering. Gambling is bad.
@@momohraphael1700 😬🙏🏾😬
Gambling is bad, but it is someone’s choice whenever they bet. Rather, we have to do more as a society to discourage people from betting. Perhaps we may start with banning students, unemployed youths, and struggling people since they target the vulnerable.
This was a brilliant documentary, give this dude a job on the news, he doesn't need betting at all!!!
I think you dont understand how Addiction works. You Need a Job to get more Money to gamble =)
Honestly, betting on Man United is definitely going to be a losing bet
lol
Siphosihle Mnyakana now it is. For 20 years they won everything
Hahahah very true I lost lot of money
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Like if arsenal ever won anything? Arsenal was ranked in a statistic as the one team to avoid the most, then fiorentina, Lazio and fenrbahce and shalke.
Gambling is a short term solution for a long term problem.
This sayin can be explained 2 ways . #tricky
or maybe long term problem for short term solution!
@@amemane9 yes so true
Just cost me a supermodel 😭
It’s not a solution at all, overall you will lose money
BBC give this man a job, he’d be a good reporter across Africa. I’d give him a job if I had my own media company.
The BBC needs to hire Collins as a full time presenter he's amazing.
Collins Muhinda deserves an award for this documentary
@@muhindacollins7250 did you bet since then ?
@@muhindacollins7250 hope they employ you! the documentary is just,,,..... wow
@@muhindacollins7250 idk if it is really you but all the best, you are a talented presenter and I hope you will have a full time job investigating
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@@muhindacollins7250 got any tips for English Premier league football? 😂
How do you become a millionaire from gambling ?
Start as a billionaire.
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i make £37 grand last year from the gambling
Hahahahaha
Get good at poker, or be lucky.
This guy is so likable and original... ✔️
Very much so
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The guy speaks well, he's got potential to make it in this industry
never in my life i would thought that betting is so huge in Africa or even existed in such high level
come to tanzania ahaha sportpesa even sponsors la liga, everton, ...
stop donating £2 to feed a starving kid in Africa. we good.
@@maureenkwamboka8642 dude hahahah u made my dday xDDD
@LUX 3000 oyinbo come Nigeria, we scam capitalists my brotha, we will also scam your mother to get green card lol
And u know who's fault is that...they poisoned the continent with that shit, there's no profit just so much damage!! It went big in Africa cuz at one point there was no control, they showed up one day with their ads everywhere giving hope to the hopeless...of all the ppl involved its just that elite at the head of the betting company that's making the real profit, third world countries should ban this shit for so many reasons...this video didn't really show how bad it is and this is just Uganda ,u have to see how crazy it is in Nigeria like a 100 times worse, check out turkey,Russia,Thailand,brazil..gambling is on a whole another level there..
Respect to Collins he reported this documentary as a pro hope BBC give him a full time job.
BBC and all whites take advantage of Africans 100% Documentaries like this are free to make. The people are not paid, but the tv is fully paid, the broadcasters own everything, the white journalists are paid, but the people aren't paid one penny. Probably Collins is paid in pennies too since he's local, not the same as the white journalists.
This is whites do.
Africans need to wake the fuck up and learn how much advantage they are taken of by whites.
We as Africans need to eliminate corrupted leaders and work together as young people of Africa. The reason all these youth can't find jobs is becuase of outsiders interference in our system.
Unfortunately the BBC have a history of exploiting people and not paying them money. Making them work for free under the assumption of free exposure.
And this guys is a bigot. Just replace "whites" "by blacks" and vice versa and let me know how racist and bigoted this is.
@@samlsd9711 that's funny because it clearly shows that the black people in authority are also corrupt in this film, so you defining people by their skin colour holds no weight
At first I thought that he was a BBC reporter because of the manner he presented the documentary, Kudos to him 👏 👍🏽
I was a huge gambler too. I use to stake huge amounts on football matches, I did this for year an only got little in return. It was beginning to look like a big problem because I only depended on it fo income which of more time than often does not go in my favour. My first told me he would help me quit because he worked as a cashier at the biggest lotto organisation in my town, he spoke to his boss and I got a job there and within two months working there I saw people lose time, fortune, savings and even on one occasion this guy lost his decade old marriage, I also saw old men weep miserably, I was such a sad sight. I quit the job after 2 months and couldn’t take it anymore, it’s been 2yrs now and I haven’t gambled.
Kudos for the bravery of quitting to work there. Best wishes ✊🏿
You made the best decision
just got started with it im quite good tho but when ill win i get too confident and put all my winning money too get more money 😐
@@ketchuploser4723 how have you been since tying to quit?
@@ketchuploser4723 how are you doing bro
The only way to make money from betting company is by working for the betting company
Or owning a betting company
Nah the guys who work there are the most addicted gamblers haha
Not only
@Darth Anus exactly what I was thinking
@@richardsongeorge6738 Have you no shame? You post this in a documentary about betting!
Funny thing about betting is that one time in our Geography class most boys new a lot of towns in many countries like China Norway and our teacher thought we used to read our books yet it was knowledge gained from betting 😂😂😂
That was funny...lol....
Haha. I am the same way. Also regarding computer games. I learn a lot from them.
To be honest😂,I know so many countries in Europe
Haha african dont have Money hahah but they Betting
Funny but true
If you want to win in betting, all you have to do is quit right now.
True words brother
I'll have lost then though
But what about all the money I could win
It's not true Abduljalil. You can win in betting, if you know math, and you can find those loopholes that will allow you to play with no risk of losing. It's called arbitrage. There's also a concept called matched betting. There are so many different concepts, that I am using everyday to earn a lot of money from betting, without ever having a chance to lose anything. It's just about being smart, and not be tempted to make regular bets
@@FanTazTiCxD You can not. If you win the bookmaker will limit you down.
1% makes money with but 99% losing and destroying life. Betting destroyed my life..
Give this man a medal,he have a journalist soul in him
He looks like pogba
Gambling came to Africa like a storm and consumed most of our youth, me being one of them, If it wasn't for the Kenyan gov't to be strict on the regulations and rules forcing most of the illegal betting firms to shut down most of us, I myself included would have been washed up. I also have friends who were serious addicts. Gambling might seem good at first with the wins, but as you progress it drains your whole self mentally and financially
But still there are gambling companies still in operation and some are coming up again.
@@nakurusportschannel4211 the restrictions might help. they might reduce the addictions.
@@KyaloKiema_ lol the restrictions will only feed illegal companies
Damn. My country (the US) is to blame. Gambling was once unacceptable, especially in sports; but that was when gangsters controlled it. Now that companies are the ones ruining people’s lives, we’ve made it acceptable everywhere.
I find myself betting while watching this documentary
Lol I'm also going to bet
😂😂😂
me too i suddenly i felt to get together an evening acca. fact is addiction isnt a joke and companies are out to profit by influencing the way we are hardwired
Lol not even joking. 2 way bet on Barca and Juventus win
@@maliciouspig8494 I just lost my bet Manchester City lost to wolves
It's a sad addiction. Sorry to say. This can destroy an entire nation.
And, thats what they want... so china and the rest can divide africa and take over
@@Blackdoomdeath666 China lol, what about America ? they were the ones who kept Africa poor intentionally for 50 years not China
It can destroy someone life. But i doubt it's can destroy a country.
@@dariomladenovski7047 yes america to... we know we know but china has been rampant on expansionism
@@Blackdoomdeath666 honestly I think this more of a the companies taking advantage of people then China being involved
I'm a massive Arsenal fan and a Zimbabwean. This is very sad to see, Africans need to wake up ASAP.
Fair play to Tony Adams for speaking out.
i lose my cash betting for arsenal
#COYG
Natural born journalist give this man a job i have seen many documentaries id ive never seen such a neat presentation
I visited Kampala this year, what a great country, so beautiful and crazy at the same time.
Come again pliz
Wow Collins deserves an award this documentary is so informative even here in South Africa people bet their whole salaries. I joined Hollywood bets last week i just deactivated my account thanks to you.. Hope this reaches people far and wide
I.agree
Good for you girl
Was thinking about that as well
Lol Ugandian like South Africans
Collins Muhinda presented this documentary like a PRO....This isn't just a show, its a lesson people.
Give this man a job 10/10 for presentation abilities
"...there's more in life than just making money. " well said ma'am
That's easy to say when you have what you need.When you don't, it's very different.
Nigerian youths like myself needs to watch this and learn, especially those living in Lagos State. Hopefully I can make a difference by showing someone this video clip in a betting house.
My dad used to run the casino and he said the only way going to the casino and coming out a millionaire is going with 2 million and only spend on one
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Ahhh so you’re dad merely repeated one of the oldest gambling adages in existence and passed it on as hard won, insider wisdom. I call it common sense.
I wish my dad ran a casino :(
Your dad is an idiot then
@@juwelrana5434 I will give you two moldy pieces of bread and 5 old English shillings for the account.
In my country Ghana, bet has become a way of life and a lot of us place our lives in it for hope. I used to hate it but when I completed University with second class in computer science but with no job, I decided to try it to increase the small amount I had to be able to purchase a laptop but ended up losing all. At a point my instincts tells me to keep hope in it and recover what I have lost but still I keep on losing. One night I decided to analysis it very well and I felt its damage to humanity and our society. In Africa bet have captured the focus of youth and destroyed our cognitive thinking for prospect future, everyday I have been thinking about the way forward to advocate to people to stop betting and put their hope in hard work. I wish am given any platform to share my side story in this and help educate people. @BBC News Africa
Seems like Everytime I don't bet my picks win🤦🏻♂️ smh
Im a die hard football fan for over 20 years, I love sports and a lot of my friends bet. I now appreciate that betting never really appealed to me after seeing it ruin people.
For betting it's simple just bet what you can afford to loose
But stopping completely is the best choice you can ever take
There is nothing like 'something you can afford to lose' ..money is money...don't be tricked ...betting destroys life my brother
@@atwereedward5186 betting doesn't have to destroy life. just like drinking if you drink all your money your life might be destroyed but if you drink or bet responsibly you 'll be just fine
It’s popular in South Africa as well
Though i have never placed my money on betting but watching this video has really taught me a lot. Thank you so much.
You should consider being a journalist. Great documentary
If these people ever had the chance to go to Vegas can you imagine the awe!
Uganda is my second home. I don't forget the hospitality of the Ugandans
Gambling destroyed my best friend's life I'm sorry for Africa.
Diamonds are forever: "Focus on yourself; forget the others!" This quote I found to be a treasure I can keep! Thank you guys.
I used to work for Kings Sports Betting’s counter part in DR Congo. At the end of the day it’s these companies that fill their pockets.
Good journalism man. We need you to do the same for the UK. The exact same situation underage kids gambling, then selling drugs to gamble to try and win their money back.
I'm Chinese and my father says the word gamble in Chinese is a house with a well in front! Gambling is a losers game!
And yet Chinese are the heaviest when it comes to gambling. Ironic. Only difference with us and the Africans we bet big amount one shot instead of shitty small bets. That's why when u win it's definitely big.
This is wonderful. Thank you for the documentary. This presenter is great, relatable, likeable, and knowledgeable. I love finding a good doc like this
I love how Lydia explains how betting works in a very simple way.
Betting In Namibia is increasing and I'm worried
namibia will win today aginst png
@@kleopasshitaleni9032 bro the fake forex guys are another problem here in Nam
its really on the rise and it's so sad to see how young people are flocking to these betting houses. This situation will slowly destroy a lot of Namibians financially
somebody give this man a medal.
The presenter was well balanced and shared his own story. Lovely piece. I’d definitely watch another documentary presented by Mr. Collins. Thank you for shedding light on this plague.
Also barn churches as well, they take money from people promising them more riches...
Well said that's much worse
Come to Nigeria and see chronic addicts with a whole lot of betting companies then you’ll know Uganda and other African countries are learning when it comes to betting
When Africans stop worshipping whites, the disease of ignorance will go away by itself.
@@samlsd9711 you are right 💯%
Sam LSD worshipping white ? Are you an idiot? What does white worshipping have to do with being a bet addict for fuck sake
@@angelhighlight5154 as if the whites themselves are not even more addicted? Just an ignorant person talking about Africans when they have never met one, let's not even talk about them visiting Africa
Nigeria always leading the way
Thanks BBC for doing this. I believe it will help a lot of youth out here in Africa.
I am glad that Collins brought the gambling addiction in his country to light. It is a sad way of losing money. I admit that I was once hooked to gambling just as I was on drugs. The issue also gets worse when nobody talks about it, no law enforced upon and no help offered for people to get out of it !!!!
But all the same, I hope that things will change for the better some day.
ITS ANOTHER FORM OF ROBBERY ONLY THING DIFFERENT IS U CONSENT TO GIVING YOUR MONEY AWAY.. THIS IS THE DEVIL HIMSELF WALKING EARTH TAKING FROM US POOR PEOPLE BECAUSE OF AN IDEA OF BETTER OPPORTUNITY WITH CASH..IN REALITY THEY STEAL OUR HAPPINESS LUV LAUGHTER EVERY THING FREE IN LIFE BECAUSE WHEN U LOOSE U R DEPRESSED ANGRY SICK NOT HUNGRY EVERYTHING IS BAD SUNNY DAYS LOOK LIKE RAIN WITH CLOUDS.. IVE LOST ALOT OF LIFE CHASING CASH LOOSING CASH LOOSING MOMENTS THAT DIDNT HAPPEN WITH MY KIDS GOING ON TRIPS ENJOYING LIFE I HATE MYSELF EVERYDAY IM ALONE NOW OLDER WITH LESS THAN WHEN I BEGAN GAMBLING.. NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT WE GO THREW GAMBLERS HAVE IT HARDER BECAUSE ITS NO HELP THEY BUILT THE SYSTEM SO U JUST LIE AND HIDE THE LOST BANK STATEMENT AN PAIN..
Radio reporter: "i don't promote betting
Also radio reporter: "bet right now on the championship and win bet bet"
He is a confused creature 😂😆😂
"Me, promote betting? NO... NEVER!"
2 minutes later:
CHAMPION BET PAYS YOU INSTANTLY... BET BET BET. INSTANT PAYOUT! INSTANT! FOR ALL YOUR BETTING NEEDS USE CHAMPION BET WHO PAY YOU INSTANTLY!
He even added instant
I've always viewed gambling with suspicion. The best doccie I have watched this week and Collins is brilliant. I hope he's doing great wherever he is
I feel you brothers im 18 from Albania and when i win 100 euros im losing 250
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The virtual betting aspect is terrifying. No longer does a gambler need to wait for a live football match or wait for the outcome of the entire game. Another “product” by these syndicates to addict a generation.
Yes especially here in Nigeria, Bayelsa State precisely I have seen somebody loss all most 200,000 k in virtual betting. Am also an addict in betting.
@@clementobebi3127 pleass stop for yr life and family
The Love of football got us into betting😥😓
This host is amazing. I wish him the best. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🙌
The bbc just came with their fancy cameras, Collins did the rest
Indeed a well and fully researched documentary. So emotive but again humorous!!!
Marthius's story made me tear up. Addiction is an ugly old friend of mine so his story really touched me.
This is an awakening documentary but instead of focusing on restrictions which could actually trigger more illegal betting...education is key
But as Africa we must blame the devil for almost everything....
Even our choices....
The comments are a proof
Even though there’s disclaimers and warnings all over the place.Imagine a documentary about the evil of smoking in Europe.. governments in Africa need to regulate the industry and ban foreign betting companies Websites from being accessible within the country.
Thank you bro. Everything is the Whitemans fault
We give Satan so much credit
Anin A yeah whiteman are pretty bad it’s better to keep things like getting state down or atleast done by non foreign people a non foreign person I more likely to reinvest and build in the communities they came from
I agree. Without the will of man, the devil cannot stand.
Great documentary, i will love 2 c bbc cover more stories like this on africa.🖒🖒🖒🖒...
Wow! Amazing documentary. So informative! Many thanks Collins - from your backyard, Uganda ...
As a professional gambler i just want to leave my 2 cents:
There are 2 ways you can go about gambling: doing it for money and doing it for fun.
If you do it for fun, obviously you shouldnt depend on winning. Place a few dollar so you can enjoy the thrill of the game a little more; be happy if you win but dont miss your next rent if you lose (low stakes). If you are doing it for money, make sure you are actually making money. Dont depend on it before its actually profitable.
And most importantly for both scenarios: Choose the right place to bet. Bookmakers tweak the orders in their favour and if you still manage to be profitable, they ll just ban you. Even if its just casual betting for fun, there is no need to get scammed by a bookmaker. Bet on exchange markets.
Today is Saturday 21/11/2020, it's 04:30 am in Uganda, the International break is done and I'm going to bet after watching this documentary. Ironical
Bruuh been waiting for this day 😂😂
I don't understand, what is the significance of this day?
Kiboko is what you need🤣🤣🤣
who you bet for?
me i bet for arsenal
@@dragonballplanet4899 lol Wolves
In Africa especially Ghana and Nigeria sports betting is define as financial freedom for the youth
Kenya is the headquarters bro. Come here and see. Its sad
@@oppsinlyf Nigeria I don't have mouth to say it
Wonderful documentary, very educative and informative, collins Muhinda and the whole crew did a great job.
if winning so easy, nobody will work for a living, then carry on gambling for a living
Betting companies are in business to swindle. The house always wins.
Not really. They advertise themselves clearly as entertainment. Its the people that misinterpret it as a way to make money.
@@riyazsonday5132 So gambling disguised as entertainment? We should go and ask the people who lost everything whether they were entertained or not.
lol shit they didnt win them all when i was in vegas, i went 5-1 guess i got lucky
Naw people are just wreckless trying to get rich fast lol
@@thebest12700 Yessir! I like to hear folks sticking it to the house.
Great documentary, Collins Mahinda did a great job
This is the most impacted documentary i have listened in my 21 years of following BBC.
Collins muhinda this was the best documentary watch for so long.. a lot of my friends love betting and I was tryin to discourage them to stop... this documentary will help for them to stop betting.mathias story was so sad 😢
Gambling's an Epidemic everywhere I see......
Yep and they're pushing these sports betting apps so hard at least in my country
ᄏᄏno ticks yeah they are because why go to a store or a bar etc when you can just click and bet at home
@@theostrogon9172
Make sense
So true...I've been seeing more and more of these betting companies in my city now..it's spreading and it's definitely not good.
This is a very insightful documentary. In Africa, we have a huge gambling problem, I wish this madness can be banned for good. The awkward thing is that even the bettors never know that they're addicted, and the gambling is having a toll on them.
Its also an epidemic here in South Africa
Not really lol
Yeah it used to be way back in 2009-2011 era
I think it depends on where, bc I’ve never noticed it.
@@lordfloppa5863 same here
No its not lmao
Nice to see Africans interview Africans especially this guy, he's amazing,talented and is a local with knowledge about the topic, great job my Brother.
This guy is a natural. Great docu!
There is no such thing as gambling responsibly, these betting companies are messed up
Africa blaming someone else for their sh!t again. 👍
Excellent reporting by Collins Muhinda. Good documentary. I hope Collins gets the job as as full-time reporter at BBC.
Great documentary!! This guy makes it more interesting to watch.
This has made me really want to place a bet
Muhinda Collins was really good, don't let it end here.well done Bro
I hope my Ethiopian fellows see this it is becoming very popular there.
I love bbc Africa eye, I am British and also a Ugandan over here in London people are also addicted to the bookies as well
12:25 We discourage betting then the same guy tells his listeners which team to choose.haha
It is such heartbreaking to see one of the poor countries in Africa possesed by this Demon😭😭.....
No demon here....just lazy and greedy.
I like betting but i have self control over it i normally bet ones in a week normally Saturday its not advisable to bet everyday it will really ruin your life
Seems like lazy blacks too me
GoonerKIRK : because your heart full of poison. Repent for the kingdom of God Is at hand.
@@KirkLee1983 And alot of lazy white too because white gamble a lot
Thanks BBC for changing my life forever after watching this wonderful documentary
Hey I'm a Chelsea fan too
If we only we learnt to invest instead - study markets, study options, and see return.
THATS ALSO GAMBLING IN A WAY. THINK ABOUT IT. INVESTING INVOLVES TAKING RISKS
As an arsenal fan for being so sad for the strange events that day. I am now happy for him that his choice came with also a win. Good luck to all those people seeing the light in the video and hope they can push for change in themselves and community
This is an award winning documentary. The guy should even start Gambling counselling group, with support by government
I'm 3 mins in and I already love this dude! I agree, give him a job!!!
I need this lady to help me take an analysis on my account
this got me so emotional..lovely documentary
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this is so well done
Great documentary. Lydia is amazing at explaining!