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Do you Approve Gambling?
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visibleghost
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yes but i think many gambling companies are bad. they use people's gambling addictions to make money and they don't do anything to stop addiction (instead they want people to get addicted...)
ofc private companies are going to want to earn as much money as possible, but i think the government should try to put in laws or something so gambling addicts aren't as easily exploited by companies.
also i don't think it is okay how many ads on tv are about gambling. the ads are always like "lol u will b a BILLIONARE !!!". i think ads should at least have to say that it is dangerous and can lead to addiction, like how cigarettes have "smoking kills" on them.
also i have heard about rehab programs for gambling addicts and i think that's good to have.
but as for ur actual question: sure. i don't care, people can do what they want. what i don't like is how the industry exploits people
ofc private companies are going to want to earn as much money as possible, but i think the government should try to put in laws or something so gambling addicts aren't as easily exploited by companies.
also i don't think it is okay how many ads on tv are about gambling. the ads are always like "lol u will b a BILLIONARE !!!". i think ads should at least have to say that it is dangerous and can lead to addiction, like how cigarettes have "smoking kills" on them.
also i have heard about rehab programs for gambling addicts and i think that's good to have.
but as for ur actual question: sure. i don't care, people can do what they want. what i don't like is how the industry exploits people
I hate the commercials though, where they make it look like frikkin' EVERYBODY wins all the time. Show the bad side of gambling too. Oh, wait - that's not gonna bring in any money.
KaramatsuGirl
I ♥ Sleep
Nah, only because the one person I know who gambles has no idea of what the word moderation is or that it might exist.
This is just one instance, but in less than an hour, she lost $400+ playing slots. She has no hobbies or interests in anything other than spending money and I've only ever seen her geniunely happy when going to the casino.
I was never all that against gambling, now, I can't help but look at it in a different light. Seeing how this addiction affects the loved ones of serial gamblers really changes how you view it. No one really ever wins, despite what ever the gambler might say.
This is just one instance, but in less than an hour, she lost $400+ playing slots. She has no hobbies or interests in anything other than spending money and I've only ever seen her geniunely happy when going to the casino.
I was never all that against gambling, now, I can't help but look at it in a different light. Seeing how this addiction affects the loved ones of serial gamblers really changes how you view it. No one really ever wins, despite what ever the gambler might say.
AnimalCrossingPerson
Please respect GDPR
I've tried my hardest to "gamble" 1p coins away at those pusher machines, but got bored before I got close to losing ?1. Anyway, yeah, gamble with 1p coins rather than hundreds of pounds... unless you can afford it, I guess.
Anyone in any financial trouble needs to stay away from gambling and loan sharks.
Anyone in any financial trouble needs to stay away from gambling and loan sharks.
I go to school with a guy whose previous career involved programming slot machines. He basically said that once you're aware of the algorithm you'll never play the machines. He seemed to feel kind of bad for being involved in the industry.
lostineverfreeforest
Senior Member
I said yes. Gambling with real money isn't for me, but games like Texas Hold'em are super fun. And I don't really care what people do with their own money. If they want to pull a lever for a few hours I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
visibleghost
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yes ikr. i think they make a lot of people try it and then some people get stuck because they want to get back what they put in. i understand that the companies need to make money but i don't think it is morally cool to portray it as an easy way to get super rich, when in reality people generally win less than they lose (otherwise these companies wouldn't exist...) and many people get stuck in gambling addictions and get financial problems.
nintendofan85
Good grief.
I don't even care about it.
AnimalCrossingPerson
Please respect GDPR
They return about 95% of the money on average, yes? Enough to give the illusion of victory being possible. I think there are certain laws as to what the odds must be, but no doubt it'll vary from place to place.
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A little off-topic, it's really annoying that I can't access this thread at school because it has gambling in the title, lol.
According to somewhat old internet sources, informative LGBT content is also blocked, lol.
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2/10 - too much lol
DJStarstryker
Senior Member
I don't care. If you want to do it, you can do it.
And, FWIW, there are completely legal things that aren't called gambling, but if you think about it, they ultimately are too. And that would be stock trading. Many Americans have their retirement funds in stocks (401ks). Those can go up and down based on the random whims of people.
And, FWIW, there are completely legal things that aren't called gambling, but if you think about it, they ultimately are too. And that would be stock trading. Many Americans have their retirement funds in stocks (401ks). Those can go up and down based on the random whims of people.
DarkDesertFox
Your Typical Trickster
Or the ultimate gambling... Overwatch loot boxes.
King Dorado
you can do anything
i'd bet most people are okay with gambling.
KaydeeKrunk
The Late Great Turt
I don't know how to vote in the poll because I am kind of biased. XD Being it that I ya know, work at a Casino and all. I honestly don't gamble myself, and the only people in my family who gamble are addicts... so I mean that makes me not really a fan of it, my mom sinks way too much money into the casino, which has basically put her into debt cause she can't control herself, but she's in the mindset it's the only way to get her out. Like that she'll win big and that will fix all of her problems. The same goes for my boyfriend because he has an addictive personality, so he'll come in saying he's going to spend $20 and then he keeps taking more and more money out. But with that being said people who gamble responsibly I have no problem with, like it's your money, and if you win that's really neat. But it's something that is really easy to lose control of.
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