Media's influence on perception of gambling

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

I'm sure that the perceptions and decisions made by the government will not come from TV shows, the government has its own reasons why they make gambling legal in their particular areas. Maybe it's because of their weak natural resources, or other reasons. However, because it's for the purpose of developing an area, they legalize gambling to get taxes from there. After all, what perception there's of gambling depends on each individual. It's made for fun media, so I don't think the media has a big enough influence to change perceptions.

Let us face the fact that gambling will give them very good revenue within their jurisdiction. And with the rising number of tourists, definitely, it can generate more numbers in terms of profits. Though there is no direct relationship about the decision of the government with respect to shows, movie or other media influences, they somehow based on the profitability of the business with respect to location.

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It's crazy how much it's changed here in the United States. Growing up gambling ( like Marijiuana ) was a huge no no, and you were just a terrible person if you did either. Now they are both legal. Every other commercial whether it be on the radio or on television is about a casino or gambling or where you can find the nearest slot machines. I love it, I'm all for an open market of this type, but it's going to make a lot of poor people even more poor, but hey.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

Be aware that this governments is made up of normal humans as we are too, so the perception of their titles does not make them resistable to be tempted or maneuver. Infact. The same governments of capable to accept bribery can as well get lured by the casinos if chances to benefit them be. They would definitely sell off their personalities and get lust of the prizes involve.

There are many ways by which one can get influenced over the gambling and it is either by content creation of what we normally find interesting in our daily lives that is mixed with the scripture of casinos.

In such case, we might actually think that we would do very good on that aspect of we tend to play along with the real life gambling accomplices with the tips of speculations or adverts on the social networks.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

They are predicting that with the release of the new season of the series The White Lotus, set at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand, that Thailand will be visited by more gamblers. Melco Resorts is looking at Thailand to further expand their casino empire and believes that a popular show can invite and entice tourists into visiting Thailand and its casinos and resorts.

And what is new about it? Visiting the locations of film sets as a tourist and even planning a vacation particularly to visit one is a thing. In fact. I think it happens WAY more often than we imagine.

They are making any location look nice or interesting at the very least in the movies. I can imagine then why people are doing this and willing to visit them, even if most often reality does not look as nice. After all, we do not do colour grading through our eyes nor do we look at the set from the same angles. But then their 'prediction' is even more silly. If I was a gambler and I saw the movie as very interesting, particularly the casino, then is it not pretty obvious that I would want to visit it?

Did the Bitcoin City not receive way more visitors once the story went live than before that?

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos?

Possible, as long as there's a good feedback from the crowd then it might be considered as something beneficial not only for the industry but also for the government's revenue.

Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

It shouldn't be thought of. There will be people that are for sure going to have frown on this kind of film but it doesn't matter because life moves on and there will be people that are optimistic about such films related to gambling.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

Some are gambling because of the motivation received from the action movies and shows they have been attending, so we cant say for that a show in the cinema is affecting the patronage of the people towards gambling, instead it increases on their interest to gamble the more as they get new ideas and motivations right form the movies watched from some of these shows, therefore, it is important that we realized that shows can encourage for more active gambling, because through movies we learn on new ideas and techniques in which we may also try to adopt on the pattern of how we are gambling.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

I'm sure that the perceptions and decisions made by the government will not come from TV shows, the government has its own reasons why they make gambling legal in their particular areas. Maybe it's because of their weak natural resources, or other reasons. However, because it's for the purpose of developing an area, they legalize gambling to get taxes from there. After all, what perception there's of gambling depends on each individual. It's made for fun media, so I don't think the media has a big enough influence to change perceptions.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

People look out for different things in different movies, a photographer for instance may be looking at the movie and looking out for angles, or pictures ideas, an animator or designer, watching for ideas, so also a serious gambler. If a serious gambler who is a tourist too comes across a movie where a famous casino in the location that there are about to visit is showcased, there will certainly be high interest to visit if possible, not the same for just someone who wants to just enjoy the movie, and does not care much for gambling, even if the casino is shown in all scenes of the movie, they will still not be influenced to visit even if they are touring the location.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Thailand is just finishing up their casino law and if approved, 5 casinos will be allowed to operate in the country one being owned by Melco Resorts. Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

The influence of media on all areas of human endeavours cannot be overemphasized. Movies and other visuals or even oral programs can influence the behaviour of viewers or listeners and make them behave in a certain manner.

There are some locations I have seen in some movies that I will want to visit. The beauty and coordination of the area would definitely attract tourists to the area. The influence it will have on the government will depend on the kind of people in power. If they are interested in gambling those movies might make them have a positive view of gambling.

It is not everybody that will watch the film. Also, not everyone who watches the film will be enticed by what they see. Other factors might contribute to attracting gamblers to a certain location.

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We need to look out how prevalent gambling is in Southeast Asia particularly in Thailand. Thailand seem not to be the top 3 countries on gambling.

For countries that have high prevalence of gambling that has nothing to do with the media. Thailand is a country that tourist like to visit and gambling tourism can be a things just like other things that creates revenue for the government. No movie series can influence it. There is money in gambling and tourist like to gamble even in cruise ships they are casinos on board for people to visit and gamble on. The most customers they'll get are expats who want to gamble and have a good time.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

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Thailand is just finishing up their casino law and if approved, 5 casinos will be allowed to operate in the country one being owned by Melco Resorts. Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

This reminds me that years ago there was a project to build the so-called Eurovegas in Madrid, but the opposition parties criticized the legal changes the Government wanted to carry out and, in the end, although it seemed that there wouldn't be any problem at first, it was impossible to close the deal with international investors and the casino city wasn't built.

A great business opportunity was missed there, and time will tell if we see the same in Thailand this time or not.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

it can influence the tourists but not the government, what will influence the government is the flow of tourists and the possible income they can get from them. unless there is a massive influx of tourist when the show is released and massive interest from investors then there could be a chance that it could affect the government decision to approve to open a casino in their country.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

Any kind of advertisement have influence on people. Since the government is run by people, advertisements like movies and films will surely affect the perceptions and decisions of the government about gambling and casinos. If the movie is sensible enough and shows positive impact of gambling and casinos on the government income, it will make the people who run the government to think and probably even move them to make laws and regulations that favors gambling.

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The issue is do they watch movie? I know for sure that movies do affect our perspective and even change it towards something we viewed differently in the past but the question now is if those in power there are into movie - it could just be that the reason they are making any of their decision is purely because of what they think of gambling on their own and not because of what they saw in a movie.

As a child the only thing I got from watching gambling movie was that there’s always fight and death there although as I grew up and started gambling I started to see everything differently.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

If I may ask, who are the government? Because government are simply a representation of the people in power, which means if the movie may have had a positive influence on the majority of the people in Thailand, then there was likely every tendency it's government would make an adjustment in it's policies. Because according to my brief research, I was made to understand that gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and for it's government to have had a positive switch to consider gambling base on a movie, let's not be too surprised, as such new policy is likely to be followed with strict terms and conditions.

However, I strongly believe that a movie can influence government decision on policies, because just as Didier Drogba's influence was able to bring peace to his war-torn country Côte d'Ivoire during Côte d'Ivoire qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, so can a movie through the influence of a famous actor do too.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Melco Resorts is looking at Thailand to further expand their casino empire and believes that a popular show can invite and entice tourists into visiting Thailand and its casinos and resorts.

Thailand is attractive to tourists for other reasons Wink

, not just resorts and certainly not casinos (although due to the limited number of casinos in the Asian region this may be one of the positive factors).

Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists

Any show has an impact on people (in terms of attracting them to Thailand for tourism purposes), and therefore on tourists as well. But people go to Thailand and will go there not because they showed a show with a casino.

Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos?

Only money can influence the government's perception and decision about casinos.

Or do you think that influential people who make important decisions watch TV series about casinos?

These people live differently and think in different categories.

Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

I think you are overestimating the importance of this show. The impact of this will be insignificant.

I think that the casinos in Thailand will create a problem with the overpopulation of this country with tourists: having lost all their money in the casinos, tourists will be forced to live in this country.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Well, in the year 2025 gambling casinos are still being affected by films, series and media content.

It's vice versa... some films, serials, and media content are inspired by gambling. This is not a trick question about who is older, the chicken or the egg. Gambling has been around forever... gambling is a vice, still banned in many countries or at least strictly regulated. This is probably one of the reasons why gambling attracts people.

Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

It's just a matter of smart thinking by the state authorities... it's all business, if you want to attract people (tourists, players, those who spend money) you have to have a good offer. I guess some of us here know what Thailand has to offer and that there is a lot of good and crazy!

Maybe some people will want to visit Thailand after watching this show... but then again it's just one show, there are many others. And if this show has any influence on state authorities and tourists, it is minimal. Maybe it is better to say that it is crazy good advertising, and we all know how important advertising is. Be seen everywhere, and if people see you maybe they will come, and if they come they will spend money.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

I am sure we all grew up with action movies that were set in a casino. One example is the famous James Bond movie Casino Royale (2006). Well, in the year 2025 gambling casinos are still being affected by films, series and media content.
Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

Casinos are profit-driven business entities, so no government should be affected by casinos. The government has its own structure, and it is structure to look for the welfare of its people. I can't just imagine the government being influenced by the government in its action.
The government knows that media can manipulate the end results, so they should not be carried, but what they see in the media, in the end, it's the welfare of the people that matters.

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Thailand is a prosperous country in Southeast Asia. They make national efforts to attract tourists for their income and invite foreign donors. The government of that country understands the benefits of tourists and carries out all the activities for them which can be an example for other countries. Thailand is more prosperous for casinos and gamblers there according to their wishes.
For Thailand the government of that country determines their strategy only for the maximum benefit of tourists because almost fifty percent of the country's income comes from various services and tourism sectors. In that case a film or TV show can give an important message to the government of that country about what they should do in the future. The media can play a huge role in raising awareness through directional activities.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on January 13, 2025, 10:55:42 PM

Thailand is just finishing up their casino law and if approved, 5 casinos will be allowed to operate in the country one being owned by Melco Resorts. Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?

i can only get swayed away by the knowledge that a particular place is known for a particular act when i am already involved in that act. movies about gambling only exposes and interest those that are already gamblers but does little to the ones that are not active gamblers. if a watch a movie that suggests that Thailand is an hub for gambling, if i have never been a lover of gambling, that will not be enough reason for me to go into active gambling. this is just like the case of Las Vegas always being projected as an hub for gambling and tourist who aspire to visit the region thinks of it as a gambling Centre, for the region, it only means that they have more reasons why tourist would opt into choosing that as a good tourist location.

the media sustains itself through what is current and tries to project what people will like to see, gambling, love and sports are part of the most eye catching thing that interest people and the movie industries always tries to key into that as a way of getting people to watch their movies and whatever viewers decides to make out of it is totally up to them to make. regardless of what the media projects, it is totally in your hands to decide what you choose to make out of it.

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