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As a concerned citizen who has seen gambling cause havoc in poor communities, I hope that the next revolution in online gambling is one where actually money is

by marquis 15y ago

As a concerned citizen who has seen gambling cause havoc in poor communities, I hope that the next revolution in online gambling is one where actually money is not required. For those of you thinking of the potential for income please consider where the money is coming from. While a gambler will still find somewhere to lose his/her money it would be heartening to see systems implemented that are on the lookout for addicts, while providing entertainment for those who can afford to spend (I have no problem with gambling and enjoy a game of poker, or going to the races, myself, but I 'play to lose'.)

paulhauggis 15y ago
"I hope that the next revolution in online gambling is one where actually money is not required." That's called Farmville and many other online games. The revolution, in that regard, is here. Business is all about risk. As an example: when you purchase advertising, you are gambling on the fact that you will get enough buyers to cover the cost of advertising. Should we ban advertising too? Instead of trying to protect the world by banning these things, we need to educate more people on their risks. If they choose not to listen, it is at their own peril. Hopefully they will learn life's harsh lessons.
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- marquis 15y ago
  >Hopefully they will learn life's harsh lessons. I don't think that's really fair. Are you familiar with the effects of gambling in poor communities? Every pokie machine can have a sign on it that says 'Gambling ruins you and your family' and it doesn't help. Enabling a community to flourish in it's own right is what stops gambling. Anyway, what I was pointing out is that the online gambling industry has so far worked well to get money out of two types of people: those who can afford to lose, and those who can't. I'd like to see anyone going into this industry really focusing on the first group and not being predatory in attracting the second. How? I don't know but I'll support whoever manages it with my own poker-chip purchases. An example: be a good gambling franchise and put 30% of your profit into addiction awareness and support (something like this is mandatory in Australia for example I believe).

by marquis 15y ago

paulhauggis 15y ago

"I hope that the next revolution in online gambling is one where actually money is not required." That's called Farmville and many other online games. The revolution, in that regard, is here. Business is all about risk. As an example: when you purchase advertising, you are gambling on the fact that you will get enough buyers to cover the cost of advertising. Should we ban advertising too? Instead of trying to protect the world by banning these things, we need to educate more people on their risks. If they choose not to listen, it is at their own peril. Hopefully they will learn life's harsh lessons.

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marquis 15y ago
>Hopefully they will learn life's harsh lessons. I don't think that's really fair. Are you familiar with the effects of gambling in poor communities? Every pokie machine can have a sign on it that says 'Gambling ruins you and your family' and it doesn't help. Enabling a community to flourish in it's own right is what stops gambling. Anyway, what I was pointing out is that the online gambling industry has so far worked well to get money out of two types of people: those who can afford to lose, and those who can't. I'd like to see anyone going into this industry really focusing on the first group and not being predatory in attracting the second. How? I don't know but I'll support whoever manages it with my own poker-chip purchases. An example: be a good gambling franchise and put 30% of your profit into addiction awareness and support (something like this is mandatory in Australia for example I believe).