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Posted by wagerwitch • 9/27/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: freebies, Gambling, gambling questions, online casino bonus offers, online casinos, winning
OK - most of you know that I run a fairly decent Gambling Blog.
It has affiliate links - gambling information, commentaries and lots of pretty flashing ads! 
I know that some people aren't really hip on gambling - Which is ok... You either really like it or you don't.
- Some people think gambling is EVIL...
- Some people have problems with gambling as an addiction.
- And some people are like me:
They LOVE to gamble when they can.
- Which means:
1) Gambling comes as a hobby.
2) You only spend a set amount of money on it.
3) You don't spend more money than you have set aside for your hobby.
4) You are a responsible gambler.
5) You QUIT when you fall behind.
6) You are of appropriate age in your jurisdiction.
Now... Most of the time most gamblers follow those rules.
There are times when we don't - and those times can feel awful.
Those that are addicted can become addicted for MANY reasons... The sounds... the lights... The thrill of losing... The hope of winning... And the list can go on.
Addiction can mean that a player plays beyond their means and CANNOT Stop.
But like other things that people become addicted to - I believe it is the responsibility of the person to choose to stop or to not play.
Now - for those that ENJOY gambling - and approach it in a healthy - fun manner...
- Well - I suppose we should talk.
I have a lot of knowledge about the inside of the industry - and about the online casinos.
- Is there anything YOU would like to know about online gaming?
Is there any special topic you would like to discuss?
Feel free to ask me anything - and IF I don't know the answer - I will try to find it.
For those that have a problem with gambling - I can give you my sympathies and point you to Gambler's Anonymous - which I've heard is a FABULOUS group.
For those that want Gambling Freebies and Great Bonuses - you can find them on my blog.
For those that want to know more about the Online Gambling Casinos - Just ask - I'll tell you what I know...
I'm very anti SPAMMING - so I don't do blogs that have ONLY one casino on them... And I don't do Casinos that have been known to cheat their customers.
I try VERY hard only to promote casinos that have been known to be responsible, ethical, player friendly and fair.
Also - If you have any comments you would like to make - please - feel free to make them. I'm totally into discussing anything about the topic of gambling.
You can find my blog by clicking on my Blogcatalog profile - and then clicking on my blog.
User Comments
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I've never felt like a "lucky" person, so gambling has never appealed to me. There are plenty of games-of-odds in everyday life for my taste. Will i make it to work without getting smited by a sleepy semi-driver? Odds are probably, but who knows.-
ROFLMAO! Too funny - well - hope you DO make it to work without getting smited.
However - luck sometimes has NOTHING to do with gambling. Sometimes it is way more than luck. It is understanding and knowing algorithms, percentages, variables, numbers and the rules of the specific game.
For example - knowing you are playing with a double or single deck for blackjack, knowing the percentages of what has played, what could possibly play and knowing the rules of blackjack for that specific casino or table. All those things can increase your odds of winning or losing.
So it isn't always luck. -
yeah, but that's the stuff that gets your hands smashed with a hammer! I saw it on "Casino"
I'll stick to my porn addiction, thank you
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ROFLMAO - you do that -- send me a couple of downloads while you're at it!
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fact - gambling is one of three acts whose ill-effects , if any, dont go ( action - reaction ) by the law of karma in one lifetime alone !
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Interesting blade.
I, personally, don't think gambling has ILL EFFECTS - except to those who are not capable of gambling responsibly.
Not everyone wins ALL the time - but NOT everyone loses all the time either.
Again this discussion is NOT about the BAD side of gambling - however, the RESPONSIBLE - FUN side.
But I do see people who aren't really nice people winning - and I see people who are wonderful losing...
But - I also see the reverse - and that is when I do wonder if Karma is indeed playing into the law of averages... LOL!
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I've been up a lot of money, and I've been down a lot of money, but at the end of the day, I've lost more than I've won. Therefore, I decided to give up gambling (Poker) until... well until I get the itch again.-
That is a VERY responsible action.
Might I ask if you were playing ONE specific casino Or CASINO GROUP - or SOFTWARE group where you were losing?
And were you playing multi player poker?
If so did you spot any shills?
And - wise choice to quit when you're behind.
When I fall behind - I ALWAYS take a break.
I refuse to spend ANY money that I don't have EVER on gambling.
If I don't have it set aside for gaming - then I don't play.
In fact - my last couple of months have been pretty low gambling wages - because I just don't have a lot of extra money right now. -
Played online at Jokerstars.
In casino, Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California.
and private games.
Never spotted a shill, but have spotted teams. I played strictly hold em. Always felt I could bust a team, and a lot of times did. Huge supporter of dealer or neutral overseer with visible loaded weapon to deter such bad behavior at private games. And no, I am not an evil person. But truthfully, how else can you keep a snake honest?
Never gambled money I couldn't, but then again, don't like losing money period. -
I've never heard of JOKERSTARS (LMAO _ I am taking this as a play on name? Yah?)
Ooh - We went to Morongo and to Palm Springs Casinos recently - those were so much fun!
Very interesting how Morongo did the ticket thingie - very clean place - very neat.
I do some poker parties - but I am neither good nor bad at poker.... Kinda Middling. I usually walk out a few dollars up or a few dollars down. Never much one way or another.
LMAO - no guns tho... Most of us eat potato chips and break for Pizza!
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As I said in Blade's comment...
- Again this discussion is NOT about the BAD side of gambling - however, the RESPONSIBLE - FUN side.
Please don't make comments about the ILLS of gambling - Although they are there - we are all VERY aware of them - as I outlined in my OP.
But instead, please use this thread to discuss questions you may have about gambling, blogs about gambling, the casino industry, games and things like that...
If you or someone you know has a problem gambling - and you need someone to point out some helpful sites... Please feel free to PM (shout) me - and I'll send you some EXCELLENT helpful sites...
If you have questions you don't want public you can also shout me - or stop by my blog and leave me a comment. -
I used to enjoy gambling prior to the state becoming involved in it and making it so widespread...I agree if you determine/budget what you can afford to lose and stick to it gambling will not hurt you...ie instead of spending money on going to a concert or sporting event etc. you use that money for gambling and leave when you lose it...
Unfortunately very few people are able to stick to those principles...
Gambling has become a tax on the stupidly irresponsible and most governments are addicted to the revenue it generates...
The argument that the money raised by governments from gambling is used to help society is nonsense and the damage to families and children caused by the recent increase in gambling due to the state is shameful and substantial...
I no longer gamble...Even the friendly household poker games as depicted by hollywood are damaging...I don't feel like a winner when I take the food out of childrens' mouths because I am a better poker player than their father...
Promoting gambling is bad for the human race as the majority of humans do not posess the skills and discipline necessary not to be hurt by gambling...-
Really Gerry?
I don't find that to be entirely true.
I find that MOST people are extremely responsible gambling.
However - those that are addicted tend to be MORE VISIBLE because of their addictions... Like walking downtown you can observe the homeless more than you see the people who are well dressed.
Like seeing a clunker junk car vs. a nice car if they are sitting beside each other.
It is much more obvious.
I promote gambling - because I LOVE gambling - like some people love bowling - or playing darts - or dancing.
I can't see that as a bad thing.
I see the people who get involved with it as a bad thing tho Gerry.
Just like ANY addiction (whether to sex, peanut butter or racing cars) the addicted cannot see their own problems.
However - THAT is NOT a good enough reason to stop others from enjoying Peanut butter, sex or racing cars.
I have to agree - Government has stepped into territory that they have not properly learned how to manage. But that is a PERSONAL opinion only... and each person does have their own opinion about it.
I disagree that the Government thinking of Taxing Gambling - is a bad thing.
I think that it actually a wise thing - however - HOW they choose to make that happen will be interesting.
I don't agree with you that Gamblers are STUPID and IRRESPONSIBLE people - because I KNOW I AM NOT.
Therefor - not everyone is - and not everyone who EVER gambles is addicted to it - no more than EVERYONE who Drinks alcohol is an alcoholic.
If you are hanging with people who are taking food out of their children's mouths to support a habit or addiction (whether it be alcohol, gambling or buying new cars) then you need to call Social Services.
Gerry - sorry you have such a bad taste in your mouth about gambling - BUT YOUR EXPERIENCE is NOT everyone else's experience - and your tone to me sounds pretty prejudiced and almost what I would call "MORALISTIC" - or religious in basis.
Not that that is a bad thing, mind you - but your view and opinion does not represent that of everyone - if you know what I mean.
Again - THIS DISCUSSION was meant for BLOG PROMOTION - and ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT GAMBLING...
NOT A SLAM GAMBLING THREAD.
Although - I can honestly take the slamming - I can't see what good that will do my blog - or this discussion.
I can start a "SLAM GAMBLING" thread - if that is what you need.
But I would prefer if you (as in everyone) don't have anything cool to ask about gambling - or a killer comment about gambling - that you please refrain from commenting...
I do know that there are problems SOME people MAY have with Gambling --- Just like people have with alcohol, drugs, fanatical relgions, spending money, shopping, dancing, pornography, joining forums, playing games, etc. - if they are obsessive compulsive or are irresponsible.
That is NOT the OP - nor is it really the intention of the discussion.
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You can't seriously believe that you can open a thread on a controversial topic and then keep everything positive simply by popping in every few posts and shouting at anyone who deviates from the type of responses you wanted? -
Nah - not really - but ya can't blame me for tryin' can ya?
LOL!
I just hope folks can deal in an adult manner - yanno?
I've never figured out why "GAMBLING" is even considered to be controversial to some people.
Anymore than Shopping or Buying Old Cars or Collecting Hummels or Alcohol or ANY hobby... or any recreational thing.
I mean - the only thing I can think is that churches and Governments wanted the money that went into gambling - and if they couldn't get it - they decided to make it "ugly" Yanno?
That's the ONLY explanation I can find for it... But it is an interesting topic.
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Gerry writes: "I don't feel like a winner when I take the food out of childrens' mouths because I am a better poker player than their father."
VERY perceptive and true. I guess it's predatory money earned through other people's addictions, greed and weakness. Even slot machines and roulette tables in casinos - who does that $$$ go to? I've always wondered about that.-
What do you mean by where slot machine money or roulette tables - as in where does the money go?
For example:
Most casinos have several profit schedules - just like any business or service.
IN PAY (sales or sales of service)
Bills (overpay, employees, taxes, bills, overhead, licensing)
Reimbursement back to business (buying more machines, buying software rights)
Profit - split between owners and shareholders
I addressed the children issues above - that isn't gambling - that is addiction - and parents that would do that to their children over addiction need to be turned in to the proper authorities.
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Gambling is no different then any other hobby or recreation...
It bugs me when I hear some people that I know... who spend boo coo bucks on their collections of useless items... and will let other family members go without, so they can get the newest, latest, most expensive, edition of this useless item. And then turn around and stick their nose up and complain if someone spends a few dollars on a slot machine about how "that horrible person is selfishly risking money that their family could use and is being so wasteful!"
I have played slot machines before, but I get bored with them quickly!
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LMAO - thank you Articulates (for that - I so agree!)
Slot machines bore you huh?
Actually slots are my favorites.
I truly enjoy bonus rounds, where you get extra chances or you have to choose and you actually interact with them - they are sooooo much fun!
I like things that spin or are flashy! (something about ADHD LOL!) -
I like all the bells and whistles, but sitting there feeding the coins and pushing the button over and over again gets boring to me. LOL!
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I wouldn't say it's like ANY other hobby--there are hobbies that build physical health or mental acuity or strengthen relationships or generate things you'd otherwise have to buy. So far as I can see, gambling doesn't provide anything other than a diversion--but then, I've only indulged a few times, when I happened to be in Vegas for other purposes, so I can't claim to know a lot about it. WW, that's what I'd be interested in, if you have a response; you've said that the negative side of gambling is limited to a small portion of gamblers and basically presented it as a neutral. Does it have an UPside?
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Absolutely!
Ok - at least for me it does.
I find it to be completely entertaining. I enjoy the Bells and Whistles and the lights and sounds... It energizes me when I have a win - and allows me to "dream" or "hope" about hitting the "BIG ONE".
I have won a few times larger amounts - but over all - if I counted up how much I've won vs how much I lost... I would say that I'm completely even.
But over all - it has been fun...
To me - it allows me to think while I'm playing - in a way that other things do not.
However - I don't indulge as you say... LOL - super often.
One day - tho - I wouldn't mind winning a HUGE Jackpot - that would be soooo way cool.
Oh - and to be totally honest - I've met some WONDERFUL people In real life - that also enjoy gambling. Folks I wouldn't have met otherwise... And I've enjoyed fabulous friendships over the years with them! Travelling to visit with them and more!
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OH oh oh - and yes - I do think SOME forms of Gambling do increase Mental Acuity.
If you are playing Poker or BlackJack you must keep your wits about you - you should be able to understand the rules... You should have a grasp on numbers - and you should probably be able to understand how odds work.
And the same with other gambling things (except total chance ones) - they require skills - and those skills do keep your mind sharp.
So for me Gambling does these "GOOD" or UPSIDE things:
1) Diversion or Entertainment for some time
2) Social Interaction
3) Mental Acuity - for playing games that require thinking and skills
4) Allows Dreaming of the Big ONe - lets me use my imagination
5) Wins - can provide for extras if you win - but not counted on -
@ MX: I see a hobby or recreation as in something that you are willing to spend your money on or your time, or both!
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The so called upside of gambling is non-existent...Twelve people have committed suicide on the grounds of the casino run by the government in the area I currently reside...
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Gerry, do you recognize the logical fallacy in your statement?
Many people have committed suicide as a result of problems in their marriages--would you then deduce that there is no upside to marriage? -
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To clarify my above comment there is no upside to gambling not because of the downside of gambling but because there is no upside to gambling...
I threw in the fact that 12 people commited suicide on the grounds of the government run casino as an example of the tremendous harm it causes...
Sadly people commit suicide for many different reasons but I do not recall anybody commiting suicide on the grounds of a bowling alley etc. -
Aye - but those people have problems Gerry...
That would be like saying:
CLOSE ALL BARS
People have committed suicide because of alcohol - so Close every Jack Daniel's and Budweiser company down.
I agree - don't get me wrong - that SOME people can have a problem or an addiction to Gambling.
But that responsibility lies on the person. Not the Gambling --- or alcohol or porn or bowling or shopping malls - or credit cards...
It lies with the PERSON Gerry.
I don't think that GAMBLING caused the people to die - because they chose to gamble - or to lose everything - or win everything as the case may be.
Just as Alcohol, if abused can cause diseases - that does not make ALCOHOL evil. It is the moderation of the person drinking - and the responsibility of the person.
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Gerry - I think there ARE upsides to gambling - such as when someone wins a Jackpot!
Wow - do bells and sirens go off!
And does it change their lives? (Some Yes - some NO... But heck - they had fun!)
And meeting people - and being social - and enjoying your time...
And learning new games.
Usually those that have a supreme anger or "righteousness" about gambling are those who have been touched by problem gamblers or are problem gamblers... Or - are in churches who want their tithing.
(at least in my opinion - not stating as fact - just putting my opinion out there).
I respect your opinion about gambling - and respect that you don't particularly care for it.
Sorry - I'll have to agree to disagree with you on this topic.
I really enjoy gambling - and no one - NO ONE - is going to make me feel EVIL for enjoying it or sharing it.
That would be like going to a party - and then telling the hostess - who is serving cocktails that Alcohol is evil - and anyone involved in drinking alcohol (even if they are only drinking one or two drinks) are EVIL..
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Many people view marriage as one of the biggest gambles of them all. LOL
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True true - LOL - true...
Yanno - but sometimes even a marriage works out GREAT!
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Of course it has an upside, at least in my case.
My family and I play cards or loteria (Mexican bingo type of game) for money when we get together. During Christmas brake we rent tables to set up the card game, it is called Tripoli in Mexico, no idea about its name in English. We get to spend a lot of time together and have a lot of fun. Loteria is really easy and even small kids can play and it is fun for them too. We also teach them to gamble responsibly.
I was taught how to play cards when I was 4-5 years old, by my Dad. In his case he would not gamble ever because my Grandma had a gambling addiction and he saw how bad it could get. My mom does gamble though, but she knows when to stop. We have been to Las Vegas together a couple of times and a couple of times at the Tucson's casinos. It is fun!-
Ooh Deray - My family used to have poker games - where even as a kid I could join in and play.
It was AWESOME! We had the greatest times...
In fact - I remember all the adults joking around and using the "little" kids - to cheat on the other cards (everyone knew it was going on - so it was funny)...
But I have some GREAT memories of that!
Thanks for bringing them back!
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OK I have to get back to cleaning - I have a prospective house buyer stopping by in a little bit - so Agggggg - gotta do the touch ups and finish steam cleaning the stairs...
So I won't be back for awhile online - Maybe not until tonight later - unless I take a quick break or something.
So if I can't get back to the discussion - please just leave your questions...
And Oh goodness gracious - PLEASE do not let this turn into a Rant-a-thon...
I really just wanted to promote my blog - and enjoy some good conversation about the FUN of gambling.
I realize there ARE problems out there that people associate with gambling - but I DO NOT THINK GAMBLING is the problem... It is the person who must take responsibility for their actions...
And I've already said as much above...
So - hopefully there will be some really awesome questions that I'll be able to answer really soon...
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I was a gambler for several years specializing in greyhound racing.
The upside (for me anyway):
1. It's fun-I loved watching the greyhounds run
2. It's social-you meet all kinds of fascinating people at the track.
3. It's exciting-trying to beat the odds and come out a winner
4. I loved the lifestyle. Goof off all day and go to the track at night.
5. It's meditative-an exercise in self-discipline and self-control
6. It's creative in the same way chess is-every race is a puzzle you're trying to solve.-
Fun! I loathe both dog racing and horse racing. I have rescued 11 young greyhounds that were physically trashed on the track. I helped retrain them and find good homes for them. I have also rescued 4 young thoroughbreds, who were likewise in dire straits and facing death because they weren't big money makers. I'd best stop typing now because I feel a rant coming on. -
Oooh TT - I had a friend who had greyhounds that raced - he treated his dogs like family - and the dogs LIVED LIVED LIVED for racing. They loved it.
I used to be skeptical about that too - but his dogs loved it to the point he would say: Let's go race boys - and they would be all over each other trying to beat each other to the kennel on his truck. And they would sit there just so excited!
And OMG - once they got there - they knew exactly what to do - and they LOVED it.. It was a riot to watch them.
And while I was there - I didn't see one dog mistreated at all. Not whipped, not hit or anything.
And they were so rewarded afterwards.
Wow - whoever had the dogs you got hold of ought to be shot if they were mistreated - what scumbags they were. Thats just plain evil.
Also - just as a side note - My Aunt ran the Iditarod - and her dogs are pretty much the same way as the greyhounds were. She still breeds and keeps sled dogs... She rocks the dogs love her!
So I'm pretty up on the treatment of animals - bad animal keepers ought to be SHOT!
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I don't have any questions to ask. I do have statements to make and that's what comes with the territory when we post any thread on this forum.
I find zero value in gambling at all. There's no doubt that many people are addicted to gambling both off-line and online. Gambling appears to be detrimental to human health as drinking and drugs are as those of us who do not parteake in any of these bahviors are the taxpayers, who pick up the tab for coping with all the social ills that stem from all three activities.
In the Province I live in the government chose to raise the online gambling limits and chose to slash millions of dollars from gambling recovery support programs. I consider their actions to be utterly despicable.
Problem-gambling funding cut by $2.4 million - Reduction comes as province hikes online-bet limits by 8,000 per cent - www.timescolonist.com/health/Problem+gambling+funding+million/2039067/story...
If the desire to gamble disappeared from the human species tomorrow I would shout - ALLELUIA! at the top of my lungs.-
For that desire to disappear the need for money needs to go first. A lot of the problem of people addicted to gambling is the need to make easy money. I don't see that happening in the near future.
I know how many problems a gambling addiction attracts with it, as I said, my grandma was addicted to gambling and she lost a lot of money, all the family heirlooms and almost lost her house. But, at the end, it is a personal choice and it is personal responsibility to know when to stop. It is the same with any other vice, it is a personal choice to start smoking or drinking. -
For that desire to disappear the need for money needs to go first.
Without doubt the reason currency exists is to account for debt. If indebtedness did not exist then money would not exist.
But, at the end, it is a personal choice and it is personal responsibility to know when to stop. It is the same with any other vice, it is a personal choice to start smoking or drinking.
Agreed. Unfortunately, it's society that suffers the impact of excess and picks up the tab for dealing with what happens to addicts. That being said, I don't expect that government sanctioned vices will be eliminated any time soon or at all. -
tt wrote "I find zero value in gambling at all. There's no doubt that many people are addicted to gambling both off-line and online. Gambling appears to be detrimental to human health as drinking and drugs are as those of us who do not parteake in any of these bahviors are the taxpayers, who pick up the tab for coping with all the social ills that stem from all three activities. "
heya timethief, I totally hear what your saying here. I reside in Canada as well and the fact that support programs have almost been wiped out truly does bother me too. The only thing I didn't really get about your statement was the excerpt quoted above.
I'd bet my right arm (haha lil joke there) that alot of the people who are involved in addictive activities are in fact, tax payers.
Of course, those who do not can certainly succumb to addictions as well .. it has always rang true to me, that the more you have the more you spend. And, and you and I both know, those with money are not exempt from spending excessively to support said habits. -
Good point. We are all taxpayers -- no one escapes the taxman.
In BC every social program has been cut to the bone by the neo-lib provincial government. Meanwhile the same government is injecting trillions into the Olympics. Who will be able to afford to attend the Olympics - why the rich Canucks as well as the rich from countries all over the world. How will my small and remote rural community benefit from the Olympics? It won't. However, the cutbacks to health, education and social programs had a huge negative affect on citizens here. -
Hmmm - in on a quick break - OMG - do you realize how much work steam cleaning stairs is?
I did it 3 months ago - but dang - does foot traffic make dirt...
Anyhow - wanted to comment on your statements TT.
YOU ARE RIGHT about Taxpayers taking on the debt of those who are IRRESPONSIBLE.
However - Gambling is NOT the issue.
The irresponsibility of people to take account for their own actions.
If someone has an addiction - and they realize it - they need to seek recovery.
I know - easier said than done - I don't have an addiction - I do however have a friend who was/is an alcoholic - and the one thing they said to me has stuck with me forever:
"I took responsibility for myself, my actions both past and present - and now, while I feel the desire to drink - I know that if I do - I will step off the cliff - and I will become irresponsible again."
Literally - it is up to the person to control his or her own action.
It is not Gambling - or drinking or drugs or shopping that is the problem - it is the people who cannot control themselves.
In Europe - the term alcoholic is rarely used - at least among the people I've met.
It is like saying GUNS kill people.
Guns do NOT kill people - PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE.
The misuse of guns kills people.
Just as the misuse of alcohol or gambling can cause problems - so can ANY OVER USAGE of ANY substance or activity.
I really wish Gambling wouldn't be lumped into this type of category - but it was a long time ago when the churches spoke ILL of it - in a way to keep money flowing into it's coffers.
Gambling has been with us throughout history.
Again - I don't know that I agree with the government having to pick up the tabs for people who are irresponsible.
Perhaps if government would teach children early on - that they must take responsibility for their own actions and that their actions have impact on their lives - then perhaps there wouldn't be anyone making the govt. help them.
I don't know.
But I really don't think Gambling is as big an issue as people seem to make of it.
At least not here.
I realize some folks say that it is a horrid thing... BUT WHY DO THEY SAY THAT?
Because someone near them displayed bad behavior?
Because their church said so?
Because they themselves had a problem?
Because of a massive losing streak?
Because??? ________????
I don't think of it as a VICE.
I mean my girlfriends say Hey - Let's go hit Vegas for the weekend - I'm packed and ready to go! LOL!
To me - it is a RIOT to play games and possibly win...
I like the competition aspect of Poker..
But - keep in mind - I learned my lesson a LONG time ago...
Sitting in Vegas with 5 bucks in my pocket - waiting for my friend to come and get me because my boyfriend back then - had decided to take off with someone else... LOL - and not leaving myself enough money to get home. (about 200 miles then...)
Anyhow - THAT taught me my lesson. Never gamble more than is reasonable or appropriate. Have a set fund amount - and DO NOT GO OVER that...
I suppose that most people aren't taught financial responsibility?
I mean - I haven't worked for almost a year - and I have a HEFTY medicine toll each month - and just now I'm getting to the point where I have to start worrying about how I'm going to pay Next Month's bills... I will make it - but it won't be all sugar and fun.. So I am NOT gambling with my money.. Yanno? My house is paid off - we're selling it -and moving - however - I am still doing alright.
That comes from being financially responsible.
And each person should take care of their own finances appropriately.
Now - if each person who gambled was responsible - then would you have a problem with it?
Probably not.
So it is NOT Gambling that you have a problem with...
It's the people who misuse it and are irresponsible with their behavior.
(at least - that's my take on it... I mean you might personally HATE gambling - just because you don't like games or something... But I am guessing that you dislike the govt saying you have to pay taxes for the people who cannot or do not take care of themselves.) -
Without a doubt timethief .. without a doubt!
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Forgive me but I'm not up to reading all that up there. It's too much of a strain on my already compromised vision to read those long strung out epistles so I scan them only.
I have already acknowledged the personal responsibility aspect. My focus is on what the government does with the income gained from gambling. As our government profits from gambling and as it's not going to ever disappear, I want the profits channeled first into addiction recovery programs, and secondly into other social programs, NOT into the General Revenue slush fund.
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I feel Gambling is like a habit of smoking or having drinks.The choice is yours to gamble or not gamble-
I think you're right on - but I don't think gambling is necessarily a habit like smoking.
At least not for me...
It's more like... Uhmmm... Something to do on a rainy day... Or something to do on the weekend when I have some free time - or extra bucks...
Or something to talk about with friends - or plan on a trip with my girlfriends - or something like that.
I mean - I don't go play BINGO every night or anything like that LMAO!
I'm more like a if I have it to play - sure - I'll go get entertained... But I don't sit there staring at it screaming to go play... Or anything...
So - for me at least, I wouldn't classify it as a habit.
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Gambling is an activity, like jogging or playing pool. Some people enjoy it, some people don't. Why complicate it by making it a moral issue? That's what people always do when they don't share or approve of other people's pleasures.
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I totally agree with ya here.
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This is very true.
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Hi Wagerwitch;
Gambling can be a fun social lifestyle! Enjoyed by many in lots of different venues. Great Blog!-
Thank you!
Much appreciated visit!
Take care!
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I agree with your principles about gambling but some people can't seem to follow those rules. They continue to play until they lose everything. Gambling is another form of extracurricular activities and it can be fun.
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Agreed - those "some" people make up a very small percentage - just like EVERYONE who is in a bar on Saturday night is NOT an alcoholic.
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Gambling is illegal in Brazil and I have been to Cassinos abroad but I never gamble. I just like to see the people on those places. I know nothing about gambling but I promisse I give it a chance on your blog.
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OH - nogueira - I so appreciate your respnse - however - you don't have to spend ANY money on my site - OK?
If you're not a gambler already - (and you would know if you were) please don't over expend yourself - OK?
If you have ANY questions - Please - just let me know!
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