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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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?
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.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 
, 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).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.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.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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 government should not be swayed or influenced by media but by what on their consititutions, they should be the one controlling the media and now them being controlled by the media, its a very weak kind of government if they are being influenced by the media.
The media can influenced the people, which is why the government has the obligation to protect the people which is why there is such a thing as board of censorship, every country has one.
The TV show will definitely influence gamblers who will be visiting that country for fun or for business. Because I know that a lot of gamblers when going on vacation to a strange place, they ask people who knows more about that environment to tell them where ac casino is located so that they can gamble for fun over there. Government are after their tax and loves anywhere taxes can be generated from.
I don't think that a serious gambler will think he is gamble like a secret agent. Probably this was a fake image that has been generated but far far away from reality.
Also I think this something based on your nation / location. in most of countries, physical casino are places really hard to get in.
In others... physical casino are offering the worst place you can see with drug addict and any worst piece of society.
That's why probably media perception of gambling will change again, since the power of online gambling and profit generated in this way are much much higher than any other "physical" real option.
Also I think this something based on your nation / location. in most of countries, physical casino are places really hard to get in.
In others... physical casino are offering the worst place you can see with drug addict and any worst piece of society.
That's why probably media perception of gambling will change again, since the power of online gambling and profit generated in this way are much much higher than any other "physical" real option.
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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?
Yes, it could. But even with that, it will still be tackled and discussed carefully in the government, for example by the senate or any lawmakers. It's not easy! Because their decision could be crucial to others, they need to weigh what is good for their people. Plus it could be also cause corruption - where this is very common in every government in different parts of the world. 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 guess films are usually inspired by real life, and gambling has been around long before the film industry even existed. So, I don’t think movies have a huge impact on encouraging people to gamble. In fact, most gambling-themed films I’ve seen show the gambler ending up in trouble.
If anything, those stories should discourage gambling. But when you look at the overall growth of the gambling industry, which keeps expanding year after year, it seems like movies don’t really have much influence (good or bad) on people’s decisions to gamble.
If anything, those stories should discourage gambling. But when you look at the overall growth of the gambling industry, which keeps expanding year after year, it seems like movies don’t really have much influence (good or bad) on people’s decisions to gamble.
Of course advertisement for a certain sector also can increase the popularity and all you need is popularity for people to hear about it so if making use of a well renowned casino in a movie got the mass interested in it and increased the tourist of that location.
An increase in tourist means increase in income which in turn will increase the revenue of the state so it might affect the government's decision to maybe have or promote more casino so more tourism more money. And of course it affects individuals especially the ones interested in gambling or the ones that are gamblers might choose it as a vacation location just to have an experience of that casino aura.
An increase in tourist means increase in income which in turn will increase the revenue of the state so it might affect the government's decision to maybe have or promote more casino so more tourism more money. And of course it affects individuals especially the ones interested in gambling or the ones that are gamblers might choose it as a vacation location just to have an experience of that casino aura.
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?
Movies have always been able to influence our society. 20 years ago, when movie directors made conspiracy movies involving corruption and coups in governments, people watched the movies and said that it was all a nonsense theory, but today we see that the movie directors are not wrong. A few years ago, when movie directors made movies that portrayed stories of thieves who kidnapped the children of rich people, people watched and praised how creative the directors were in certain scenes. But today we are seeing a society in which every rich person is forced to hire a lot of private security for their protection because they can be kidnapped by criminals and then demand money to release them. So movies have the power to influence society.
If the government allow the casino to operate in that country, the government can impose tax to that so that will be additional income for the country. A show or a movie can attract more visitors to come to the country as that can makes them to have the different experiences of playing gambling in a casino that they watch in the movie.
A show or a movie can influence the government perception so they can adjust their law based on the situation. If they can invites more businesses to their country, that means the government will get more taxes.
A show or a movie can influence the government perception so they can adjust their law based on the situation. If they can invites more businesses to their country, that means the government will get more taxes.
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?
Movies have a powerful way to influence peoples perceptions of places, events, and things. This series will be no different. Gambling offers revenue for the host country. If Melco Resorts is funding the movie, then it is likely that due to a conflict of interest they will ask the movie producers to remove the part that portrays the negative side of gambling. If they don't, they will rather down play it. The movie scenes will be filled with the glamourous sides of gambling with regards to tourist only and not residents. If the movie is widely accepted in the country then it will influence public perception but if it doesn't grab as much attention as we think, it will be the other way round. Jump to: