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If theft by fraud is illegal, then why are there Casinos still operating?
by anothernewdude 3y ago
If theft by fraud is illegal, then why are there Casinos still operating?
- pclmulqdq 3y agoCasinos and gambling establishments are generally very straightforward and upfront (as required by law) about how the odds are against you. People don't care - they find it fun.
- ocdtrekkie 3y agoAlso, you can be completely honest about the odds, but most people are bad at math and a significant number believe they will win through supernatural means anyways.
- pclmulqdq 3y agoNow that I have done some work with gambling companies, I'm actually pretty sure most people actually don't have delusions about their winning chances, but they just want to "try their luck" so to speak. There are also the people who get delusions about this sort of thing and can become very problematic for casino staff because they annoy other patrons (eg hogging specific machines or harassing them out of table seats).
- refurb 3y agoBecause gambling and lotteries are pretty clear on the odds? I mean the government runs lotteries, are they committing fraud?