That is an easy question to answer.The majority of the gamblers are poor if not all of them because what would be the point to gamble if you are rich enough?It doesn’t make any sense and most of the gamblers play to win money so I think most of the gamblers are poor.
You honestly think that Las Vegas, city built in the middle of nowhere became so popular and built it's wealth because of massive amount of poor people gambling there? Or for example Monte Carlo, tiny state state on the French Riviera, with 2nd highest GDP per capita in the world, that built it's known by gambling and casinos. Or maybe Macau, another top gambling destination?
Some people gamble for fun, not all are desperate and poor people looking to sort their life issues through that.
Montecarlo and Las Vegas are different,all rich people go to Vegas while in Monaco are living some of the wealthiest persons on earth right now like F1 drivers and alikes.It is only natural for Monaco to be a rich place as almost all people living there are rich so the casino there is just a passing time hobby.In Vegas a lot of Us people go to have some fun,all the classes.I still think the majority are poor people as middle class family I consider a family which can afford one or two vacations every year,can afford a surgery and can fulfill all of their expenses monthly with their salary,these person do not really need to gamble.
Well you claimed that majority of gamblers are poor because "what's the point of gambling if you are rich enough". And i pointed out that there are bunch of rich and middle class people gambling regularly, as people gamble for various reasons.
Poor people gamble with a hope that they will solve their bad financial situation and other issues by gambling.
Rich and middle class people play for other reasons. Their need for money in this case is secondary reason why they play, first one is adrenaline and excitement that winning brings. I met bunch of lawyers and doctors who simply liked to play a bit after a hard day.They weren't hardcore gamblers or high rollers, they simply played for fun.
I believe in your statement, however, most people who gamble are really desperate and at the same time lazy. Most people I know who are poor and is addicted in gambling gamble because, first, it is fun and the easiest way to earn money, second, they can have a shot on winning a lot (which we know has a smaller odd), finally, earning thru gambling is easier than working your ass out 8 hours a day.
On the other hand, rich people who gamble does it for money, habit and to socialize. Being rich doesn't stop you from wanting more. Man is naturally born greedy.
