Topic: Is gambling bad to the society? - page 49. (Read 8000 times)

All that you have stated are correct about gambling buy then on a second taught, rhis is mostly common amongst those who gets to abuse thenact of gambling because if gambling is done responsibly just as it should be done and as it's adviced by the casino, I think it will be very much better for the gambler to be able to maintain a healthy and balanced life even as a gambler as not all gamblers are irresponsible to the point they become a problem and menace to the society.

Gambling for fun or entertainment alone will most definitely help you not get to the point where your gambling habit will turn out a problem to the community and people around your buy if you are irresponsible with your gambling habit then you may get to the point you will possess certain attitude attitude that will become a problem to everyone around you.

Yes environment is design to accommodate everything and allow individual to make choices gambling is  not a persuasion game it's a thing of choice and can't be considered harmful because everyone is free to make it choice, to them that plays it has some fun and derive satisfaction it's, if any one go contrary to the purpose of the game by been addicted it's a matter of individuals difference because even in others activities many deray from it original purpose, example alcohol some take it beyond normal measure and so on.

Gambling is actually given room for some people to explore there skill is changing the narrative of invest and wining as some has turn it to become a business and established centered for such game by employing labour it's actually helping the society to savage unemployment in certain criteria.

Every activity has advantages and disadvantages. And the defects come up when such activity is misused. So my point is that too much of everything brings abuse which becomes a problem.

Gambling itself is not bad to the society but gambling addiction is the main problem. Gambling companies contribute immensely to the economic development of the country through tax and other social corporate responsibility. Gambling has made people rich, and it has also helped people to achieve some level of financial freedom. But if it is misused it could lead to financial and other problems.

I agree with what you say, indeed the gambling industry only offers games which are for entertainment only and the rest of the choice is up to them. Of course, those who experience a lot of financial losses are because they gamble too much and it is clear that the fault here lies with each individual, not with the gambling industry. with many people judging and having a bad view of gambling, of course this is because they see many people whose lives are ruined because they are addicted to gambling, but this is a mistake because of their own actions, after all, the gambling industry does not force every player to gamble excessively.

Even though casinos offer opportunities, of course losses are something that will happen more often to those who gamble frequently, there is no guaranteed win in gambling. It is natural for those who experience big losses that their gambling goal is to make money. because of course that will make them think they can make money by gambling and maybe ignore the risks.

The gambling industry just offers entertainment and satisfaction to the players now it's up to the players if they get addicted in playing and lose a lot of money because that's how gambling works, the casino offers a chance of winnings too but a small percentage of players of course its their business. In terms of society, they are acting one of the businesses so they need to pay taxes too and because of the number of earnings they have the larger the tax they need to pay and what most taxes will go of course to the development of the community.

You're very spot on with your opinion on the subject matter. The misconception about gambling by so many people is because of the fact that the gamblers around them are always the addicted gamblers who does end up in ruining themselves with their gambling engagements. Gambling is never bad to the society because I've actually seen a lot of gamblers who through gambling positively changed their financial status quo but what's very bad to the society is getting addicted to gambling. It's one of things that can happen to any individual and should be avoided by all means. If a gambler can gamble responsibly, gambling isn't a bad engagement but when a gambler becomes addicted to gambling, the interpretation of gambling to everyone around him becomes a bad one.

Interesting, you are even willing to write at length in this post. actually there is nothing wrong with what you said, but it is all accumulative and you are speaking from your point of view. Even if you take a few words from various references, it doesn't matter. I understand the meaning and message implied in the thread and content of the post you made, but the truth is that almost most people know it.  also, have a perspective related to gambling or what we say is part of a hobby. referring to your question, I will quote "Is gambling bad for the society?". The answers are very varied, depending on you and I from the perspective of gambling itself. IMO, if that is a bad thing, then don't blame the people who think so. but if it is the other way around, then it is a person's right and they are free to do so.

In essence, gambling contains a lot of risks that can cause various problems for someone involved in it. therefore also, one must properly understand what gambling is. Besides there being cause and effect, we can define it for ourselves. for example, you said in the second point. Well, this is the risk if a gambler doesn't really understand what he is doing with his pleasure. In fact, there are other risks besides losing money on the bets we make. that's why, it's important to really know what we're doing. I know, it's not as easy as it says. but based on my long experience with gambling, the importance of knowledge, understanding and all the faviables that we must involve. if not, as you said. Many gamblers, especially those who only aim for money as a way to get it quickly, end up disappointed.

I also experienced this phase, where I didn't have much understanding, knowledge and the importance of responsibility. As time passed, experience taught me many things, especially regarding gambling. that's why in order not to become like what you wrote in this thread, it is very important to have a better understanding first. if we talk about something bad, there are many examples we can bring up and not just gambling.  if we talk about addiction, there are also those that may be worse than gambling addiction. so what is the essence? "education" is the answer.

There is no one who enters into gambling and does not get addicted to the stuff.Gambling is one thing that eats you and sucks you to the extent that you will be helpless in it.
I don't believe that you can gamble and not get addicted to the stuff,so because of that,people who are addicted to the stuff are liable to do any wreckless act when they do not have money anymore.They are the ones who suffer depression too,and because of that,I will generally say gambling is not good,So those who are into gambling have to be more conscious of themselves,and try to behave responsibly.

OP, gambling has never been the issue per se but the people who are gambling themselves. Just think of gambling as a neutral activity where people can decide on what to do and even adjust if need be. Now, if someone is misbehaving in such an activity due to his irresponsible acts or the person is being controlled by gambling through addiction, who is to blame here? The person of course!

We should not love anything too much or let it blind/control us, and neither should we be desperate about gambling as the love of money will always cloud our right judgment towards it and this will never lead us to somewhere good. Gambling is so risky, so we should take it for what it is, and this is more reason why we should gamble with care to guard against the possible issues attached to it.

Cautious gamblers will always be mindful of whatever they do so that they do not allow it to waste too much of their resources, not to talk of getting addicted to it. For me, gambling is absolved of most fault here as it is not by force we gamble, we should only gamble when we are fit for it, and our right to gambling lies solely in our hands and nobody's hands.

That is the point of gambling --it is good for those who benefit from it and it is bad for those who are not.
Indeed, we can't stop people from blaming gambling but in the first place, they also think about why they gamble when nobody forced them to do that. Perhaps, it was their choice and it was their fault for being addicted because they will just be able to control their gambling habits, it is certain they won't lead to that way. Unfortunately, they let this thing happen because of the wrong mindset. We should know and must keep in mind that gambling is not source of income were many gamblers got it wrong and fall into chasing.

There is no opinion except that I have to admit that what you say is indeed a fact that happens to every user involved in gambling.

This kind of situation is the same as people who use drugs, alcohol and so on, whether they are not aware and do not know the risks that occur if they consume drugs and drink alcohol, Of course they know that, but why do they still do it, is it for fun and entertainment?

Likewise with people who are involved in the gambling arena, they know all the risks, such as social problems and the risk of loss, but they still do it, I come to one conclusion that humans have reason and thoughts, Its function is to think about all the risks that occur before doing an activity, as well as those who are involved in gambling activities, regardless of whether gambling is bad or good for them, only they know this.

it's not because of gambling, but rather because of irresponsible gambling. because if these things were caused by gambling, then we would see that the crime rate in las vegas, macau, or other gambling areas would be high, but in reality this is not the case, because it only happens to a few individuals who gamble without limits and the rules that make them become like that.

because actually gambling will not have a very significant effect on society, as long as the gambler can gamble more responsibly and understand the regulations set by the government regarding gambling.

I totally agree with you that the consequences of irresponsible gambling have done more harm than good to most gamblers, it is very obvious that most gamblers look tattered as a result of their quest to win game and the idea of their continuous trial and this has actually rendered most of them useless because some of them use some of their properties to gamble as a result of addiction and this probably must have caused depression to their relatives.

The society is filled with so many insane people arising from drugs, natural madness but the height of it all is gambling, these persons should be advised to quit gambling because they are constituting nuisance all they in our major cities. I know quite alright that people make money from gambling, but they should consider the fun as their major priority than the money they make because it is as a result to win money that they got addicted. concerning your question, @op gambling is not bad to the society but the individuals who play gambling makes it bad by turning into addicts and as such constituting nuisance in the society.

Unfortunately there are people think about something that they could potentially get an easy rich schemes with gambling since what mostly people think that there will be a time that they could able to be the one of the lucky gambler that could earn millions on those gambling sites. They forgot to realize that they are gambling to much and they are abusing theirselves and financial capabilities that's why most of them especially those became an addict got broke then do something which is harmful for them that's they became more miserable.

If they only look at it as an hobby then provably that would be no unfortunate things will happen to some of the gamblers but as unfortunately this is not the case since there are lots of promoter spreading some lies and selling some false hope to newbies that's why they expect to much on the casino they are interested to gamble.

From an entertainment perspective and a money perspective, gambling shows two clear extremes in what it offers, one part will be more about helping someone relieve themselves, the other will detain and mentally torture someone. With these two extremes, we will see that society is still balanced, many people will be more fully entertained with their money, but in return there will be those who donate their money to others, the cash flow remains stable and is not lost in society, gambling is not bad for society, it's just that society doesn't understand its principles

I agree that gambling can be considered an hobby, more or less expensive depending on your limits and habits, but it shouldn't be considered a source of income for the vast majority of players (exceptions could be influencers and/or professional players of games like poker, which are rare).

A more optimistic point of view about gambling is not realistic: odds are against you in all games, especially if you are a newbie, so don't expect to make a steady income just because of your good luck. Take the loss (cost) for granted and, if you eventually win, celebrate, but don't seek the victory.

The damaging effect of gambling addictions is quite alarming and that is the reason many countries hard that earlier stance of banning gambling within their jurisdictions, to avoid the temptation citizens may face to gamble at first, because just as you said gambling addictions have a far reaching impact that exceed above and beyond the victims themselves.


The reason why gambling addictions is more dangerous than other addictions is the fact that gambling requires a lot of money when the gambler is in an uncontrollable State like addictions.

People like this are what cause gambling to become bad in society because basically when we come to gamble not for fun but to earn a living then this is what makes the person an irresponsible gambler so they will do anything whether it is theft or other crimes to get money for gambling, but this will not happen if we assume that gambling is only for entertainment, for example, like rich people who gamble, they are very responsible in gambling because it is only to please themselves.

Yes, the problem of addicted gamblers is widely known, but it's not that bad. Gambling is often associated with negative consequences, but, in fact, it is not so bad for society. Many people find excitement and gambling as a way to relax and take their mind off everyday worries. When I play at the casino or bet on sports, I temporarily forget about the problems and stress that so often accompanies our lives. It doesn't last long, just a gaming session, but it's good emotions (I play poker and slots).
Of course, there are risks associated with gambling, and it is important to remember about responsible gambling. But if you approach gambling wisely and intelligently, it can become part of a healthy lifestyle.
It's also a great topic of conversation.

It really depends on perspective on where you want to look it.

PERSPECTIVE OF THE GAMBLER:
As a general rule, everything that is too much is naturally bad for you. This applies to really anything that exists- hell even too much water can kill you. Now, the problem with gambling stems from its addiction where people fail to see its long term effects. They sacrifice their resources in order to satisfy their gambling urges, which ultimately affects their responsibilities as a whole (e.g. a father spends money on gambling instead of allotting it to the family, etc.).

PERSPECTIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT:
As some of you already know, gambling generates $$$ of revenue that almost all gambling establishments pay a percentage of their earnings as tax. Also, some countries take advantage of gambling establishments since this really generates so much money that the society would benefit in return.

Personally, I humbly submit that the gambler must find that sweet spot of not spending too much while not sacrificing in meeting their obligations to their family or to oneself. Everything that is just too much is truly bad and that will outweigh all its positive effects in the long run.