"What about this gambling thing?"
How does it relate to greed, selfishness, money, etc.? Actually, this is all I really need to say about gambling, but I just want to elaborate on my thoughts regarding this subject.
I would say that some time during this past year, there have been gambling machines placed in gas stations, grocery stores and other establishments around town. This is making it easy for people to waste away their hard earned money by trying to win more. Would you say that is greed?
Many people who have managed to break the gambling habit, are tempted to start up again; in fact, have started the habit again, because those machines are in all of the grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores and even some of the dollar establishments. These people had gambling habits so bad they were loosing their whole paychecks, borrowing money from savings, gambling away bill money, thus loosing pretty much everything they own.
Attempts here in our city to get rid of gambling machines and to have them removed from the different establishments have caused the courts here to battle the issue over whether or not to have them removed because of the revenue they bring. It is feared that millions of dollars will be lost if these machines are taken out. My question is “what were they doing before these machines cropped up?" Someone said to me that they have helped small businesses, and other businesses have begun to rely on that money for support, etc.
A thought came to my mind just last night: I believe it is the plan or purpose of those companies in charge of the machines, and the gambling casinos to allow their clientele to win a certain amount of money,(it could even be some thousands of dollars at a time, and this may happen several times), encouraging these people to continue to gamble away more money trying to win. It is my opinion that casinos will eventually gain back the money they have allowed people to win and will probably get back even more. People who gamble may even know this, but the fact that they need/want money for bills, hospital bills, credit card bills, house notes, food, fancy cars, many material things, and whatever will prompt them to try over and over again to win money as they did before. People even gamble the fact that they are going to win big, and the casino owners will allow them to do so to keep them coming so they can use them to create revenue.
I would say that some time during this past year, there have been gambling machines placed in gas stations, grocery stores and other establishments around town. This is making it easy for people to waste away their hard earned money by trying to win more. Would you say that is greed?
Many people who have managed to break the gambling habit, are tempted to start up again; in fact, have started the habit again, because those machines are in all of the grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores and even some of the dollar establishments. These people had gambling habits so bad they were loosing their whole paychecks, borrowing money from savings, gambling away bill money, thus loosing pretty much everything they own.
Attempts here in our city to get rid of gambling machines and to have them removed from the different establishments have caused the courts here to battle the issue over whether or not to have them removed because of the revenue they bring. It is feared that millions of dollars will be lost if these machines are taken out. My question is “what were they doing before these machines cropped up?" Someone said to me that they have helped small businesses, and other businesses have begun to rely on that money for support, etc.
A thought came to my mind just last night: I believe it is the plan or purpose of those companies in charge of the machines, and the gambling casinos to allow their clientele to win a certain amount of money,(it could even be some thousands of dollars at a time, and this may happen several times), encouraging these people to continue to gamble away more money trying to win. It is my opinion that casinos will eventually gain back the money they have allowed people to win and will probably get back even more. People who gamble may even know this, but the fact that they need/want money for bills, hospital bills, credit card bills, house notes, food, fancy cars, many material things, and whatever will prompt them to try over and over again to win money as they did before. People even gamble the fact that they are going to win big, and the casino owners will allow them to do so to keep them coming so they can use them to create revenue.
posted by The Gig at 3:13 PM
7 Comments:
It is such a tough thing. Here slot machines, or as we call them "pokies" at pubs have their good and bad sides too. On the good side, much of the profit goes to charities, such as youth sport and local hospitals. On the other hand they cause so many social problems as you have said. I just don't know what to think!
I've had this debate before. Here in El Paso, the State closed down an indian casino. We had 800 people lose their jobs. Now they are on welfare and such. So, which is worse?
I say that if people want to gamble, let them. It's an adult thing and people should be able to choose. I see it no different than selling alcohol, cigarettes, or anything else that leads to addiction. Gambling becomes addictive. It's a fact. However, people should have their right to choose.
I guess it has plenty of pros and cons...no matter which way you look at it. Hmmmm.
As far as possible my business would not rely on revenue generated by gambling. How could I sleep at night knowing that I'm prospering while people are ruining their lives?
I agree with ori's take on freedom of choice
Gambling is a major problem especially in Asian communities. Addicts often go years hiding their financial troubles but eventually things come to a head.
Never understood the attraction to gambling myself.
I didn't know ya'll now had gambling machines. Sure not in Texas, but then, folks here have been getting arrested for drinking in bars.
Hi Gig, thanks for coming by, I was experimenting with a "blog client" and ended up deleting that entry by accident. :-(.
So lost your kind comments
The bigger problem with gambling is that people really gamble a lot.
I dont have a problem with a poker game with the boys or playing in vegas on a vacation a little bit, as long as you see the expense as entertainment and not a way to sustain yourself
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