Why gambling is portrayed negatively almost everywhere?

[hilawnasaging]

Because as the elders say, "gambling are for bad people only". With that mind set of people, they tend to pass that mind set to their community, making that community a hater for gambling. While in some places of the world, they potray gambling as their source of income. Like in L.A, they portray gambling people as the high class because they can play in casinos. It really depends on you on how the word 'gambling' means to you, is it bad or good? It's your choice.

[Vishnu.Reang]

It is mostly the church groups and other conservative activists who puts activities such as alcohol consumption and gambling in a bad light. But the biggest irony is that these people are the biggest alcoholics and gamblers, but they do it in secret.

[bitzizzix]

Gambling according to religion is Haram or forbidden and almost the whole world forbids it, because gambling will have a negative impact and will harm yourself.
and in addition, if gambling continuously leads to an uncontrolled addiction that will make the loss even fall into poverty, winning gambling is just a luck factor and does not keep winning and eventually losing.

[Hobo66]

In some ways it's a great time for gambling. There are a lot of new casinos and sportsbooks opening lately that give out some really nice welcome offers. But there are also a lot of scam sites looking to take advantage of the hype. I think if you are digilgent, and use as many welcome offers and bonuses as you can get, then it's a great time to be playing, and only likely to get better soon as poker takes centre stage.

Despite this, gambling still gets a lot of negative association due to the horror stories of it ruining peoples lives. The media is mostly geared towards sharing the two extremes of the spectrum, e.g. huge winners and huge losers, it forgets that the 99% of players fall somewhere in-between, neither losing too much money, nor winning much either.

Gambling is not good at all and that is the reason that it is portrayed negatively everywhere in the world. There is no benefit of gambling but addicted gamblers cannot quit it easily. A gambler has no respect in society and even in his own home. There are many more bad results of gambling and due to these things gambling is always treated negatively.

[bhadz]

It is mostly the church groups and other conservative activists who puts activities such as alcohol consumption and gambling in a bad light.

Not only them but there are also conservative families who are taking a bad look at gambling and portrays it most of the time as something bad and unacceptable.

But the biggest irony is that these people are the biggest alcoholics and gamblers, but they do it in secret.

That's how life goes, the more someone talks about something it's either he's protecting or covering some secret.

[Betwrong]

It is mostly the church groups and other conservative activists who puts activities such as alcohol consumption and gambling in a bad light.

Not only them but there are also conservative families who are taking a bad look at gambling and portrays it most of the time as something bad and unacceptable.

But the biggest irony is that these people are the biggest alcoholics and gamblers, but they do it in secret.

That's how life goes, the more someone talks about something it's either he's protecting or covering some secret.

I think you meant to say, the more someone talks against something, and I agree with you because it is true about any forbidden thing or a thing regarded as a bad one. Gambling is just one of the things, which are very bad to you when abused, but can be tolerated or even bring you benefits if used properly. For example, one glass of wine per day considered good for your health in general, but no one would deny that alcohol abusing is a social and medical problem. Gambling as it is shouldn't be portrayed negatively, but the abusing of it definitely should.

[rickadone]

I think it is bigger addiction than that of drugs because it can happen that the drugs supply discontinues due to some reasons but these gambling casinos will never be stopped or banned in the country where gambling has more followers because these casinos are paying huge amount of taxes to the governments as well as other amounts.

I would not say it is bigger addiction than drugs since most of the time; the both of them actually play in the same way since they are the kind of addiction that renders their victim irresponsibly useless anyway.

Most psychologists believe that it is the same part of the brain affected by drug addiction that gambling addiction also tends to affect which is more like playing with the mind until it ruins. People's mindset towards gambling is what sets in the addiction, and looking at the fact that the possibility of losing is huge, I still wonder why a lot of people take such risk when there could be better risks to take.

[Shinpako09]

In some ways it's a great time for gambling. There are a lot of new casinos and sportsbooks opening lately that give out some really nice welcome offers. But there are also a lot of scam sites looking to take advantage of the hype. I think if you are digilgent, and use as many welcome offers and bonuses as you can get, then it's a great time to be playing, and only likely to get better soon as poker takes centre stage.

Despite this, gambling still gets a lot of negative association due to the horror stories of it ruining peoples lives. The media is mostly geared towards sharing the two extremes of the spectrum, e.g. huge winners and huge losers, it forgets that the 99% of players fall somewhere in-between, neither losing too much money, nor winning much either.

Gambling is not good at all and that is the reason that it is portrayed negatively everywhere in the world. There is no benefit of gambling but addicted gamblers cannot quit it easily. A gambler has no respect in society and even in his own home. There are many more bad results of gambling and due to these things gambling is always treated negatively.

Seems, you're getting too far. How did you say gambler has no respect in society and his/her own home? LOL. Just because gambling is portrayed negatively doesn't mean the gambler has no respect. Gambling has nothing to do in being disrespectful of one person.

[bhadz]

It is mostly the church groups and other conservative activists who puts activities such as alcohol consumption and gambling in a bad light.

Not only them but there are also conservative families who are taking a bad look at gambling and portrays it most of the time as something bad and unacceptable.

But the biggest irony is that these people are the biggest alcoholics and gamblers, but they do it in secret.

That's how life goes, the more someone talks about something it's either he's protecting or covering some secret.

I think you meant to say, the more someone talks against something, and I agree with you because it is true about any forbidden thing or a thing regarded as a bad one. Gambling is just one of the things, which are very bad to you when abused, but can be tolerated or even bring you benefits if used properly. For example, one glass of wine per day considered good for your health in general, but no one would deny that alcohol abusing is a social and medical problem. Gambling as it is shouldn't be portrayed negatively, but the abusing of it definitely should.

Thanks for the correction. Very well said about the example, if its used properly you can have some good time and benefits on it.
But if you have used it on the wrong way and abused it, you are definitely doing it on the opposite way and results will be seen by the crowd and will put all the blame to gambling.
Not because an individual is careless but because of gambling itself.

[Janation]

It is mostly the church groups and other conservative activists who puts activities such as alcohol consumption and gambling in a bad light. But the biggest irony is that these people are the biggest alcoholics and gamblers, but they do it in secret.

Not all of these church groups and other conservative activists are alcoholics and gambling addicts, there are still some that is in the right path but still, I am really disappointed with those leaders of religions that is doing something that they must not do.

Gambling is not forbidden in our church but a lot of people are portraying it negatively since we are betting money. It is not even banned in our place but the parents are saying it is not a good thing to do. Some people just do it for fun, and don't get me wrong we are just betting cents.

[BossMacko]

I think the reason is because the amount of user who lose are many than the amount of user who won in gambling. That is why there are many who are very negative about gambling. Well that is true because you can only win if you have a bigger bankroll compared to gamblers who have small bankroll the chance of then winning is small.

[coinfinger]

Probably because of the side effects if you over do it.
but its the same with a lot of things, a glace of wine on a Friday is fine, right.

But a bottle per days is not so great.

Gamblers who are obsessed to get money easily through gambling will usually not be concerned about the risks they might get in the future. The one thing that will keep him going is the dream of getting rich with little effort. They forget that with such habits they can get such deep regret. Yes, do gamble once a week will be better than doing it daily. But if it is possible, not doing it at all will be the best!

Gambling got its bad name all over the world since there are already a bunch of bad examples in regards with the gambling side effects. Not only the gambler itself who will suffer from this type of game. People near the gambler could be affected as well ( family members, friends, neighbour, and so on ).

But this is not acceptable. No, then why people don’t show up real with this game. Why they always acquire it for getting some money even they know this game is all about loss. They are aware and well equipped with better information and skill set, but still their eyes are banned, and they are blind totally. They can’t see the loss and destruction by this harmful game.

[richkel]

Because people's view about gambling is like drug addiction. It is one thing you will see in dangerous community where bad people do drugs, gambling and other unsightful things. People got addicted in gambling just like what alcohol and drugs do to people

[jakagintiri]

why gambling is perceived negatively almost all over the world because of the effects of gambling, by gambling instead of getting big profits that most people even get ruined by the act of judging

[Initscri]

I would say it's mostly due to the negative press of people over-abusing gambling (not to diminish the seriousness of gambling addiction).
But it's the same w/ anything that be addicting, alcohol, etc.

At the end of the day, I don't let public opinion affect what I do. If I look at gambling as purely entertainment, it is in fact a fun way to spend some money and press your luck. Nothing more, nothing less.

[Symphonized]

Non Professional Gamblers tend to step aside the "what should i change" to become successfull.

I dont believe there will be any luck for me due to my loss history

I've lost so much that i can't afford to win anymore

These sorts of mindsets are the ones most likely to be the base for the negatively.

[Abiky]

I am not a veteran in this gambling industry so trying to understand what majority of the people thinks about it.

I have seen a lot of threads in this section as well as in other online forums which always protrayes gambling as a negative line of earning money online. I have seen people comparing gambling with alcohol addiction. I have seen people actively trying to discourage others from getting into gambling industry. What's wrong with gambling?

It is just another business and also legal in many countries. People who buys lottery tickets are also gambling only.

 In trading industry, you bet on your speculation and in gambling industry, you bet on your luck. In both trading and gambling, there is a risk of loosing money. So why trading is seen as a good way of making money and exactly opposite for gambling?

I belive it is just a social taboo about gambling and we need to rethink our stand towards gambling. It is just another legal business. What's your view?

I think that many people see gambling as something negative in life, simply because they tend to lose more money than what they earn. While this is true, it's not a reason to say that gambling is completely negative. From lottery, to dice, to poker games, to slots, there's a gambling game for everyone that suits their needs. You just need to be patient and never spend more than what you earn to stay safe when playing such games.

Sometimes, gambling is derived of pure luck, where you can win more than what you lose. There are many well-known strategies across the web, that will help you become a better gambler, but they're not a standard rule to make you win all the time. IMO, gambling sites will always be legal if governments will be able to tax them.

I believe that there's a bright future for the gambling industry, despite what it is said in the mainstream world. Better yet, with the inception of Bitcoin's blockchain technology, you can expect to deal with smart contracts, instead of humans directly, eliminating the middleman, and further reducing the risks involved with gambling. Therefore, it's all about luck and good dedication to become successful in gambling. This field is not for everyone, but only for those who are able to throw money at gambling games with the hopes of multiplying their money in the short term with a huge risk involved. Just my opinion

[Wete]

Gambling
Promising victory, promising wealth, it's all a lie !!! even if you win it is the beginning of defeat, and even if you are rich it is the beginning of poverty.
Gambling
Poisoning life, poisoning faith, surely !!! because gambling is lazy to be lulled by hope.

[coinfinger]

Gambling
Promising victory, promising wealth, it's all a lie !!! even if you win it is the beginning of defeat, and even if you are rich it is the beginning of poverty.
Gambling
Poisoning life, poisoning faith, surely !!! because gambling is lazy to be lulled by hope.

It is not possible to get a reward without putting efforts for it. If we think about it, this would be so unfair to make someone rich when he has not done anything while another person who has spent sleepless nights and worked from day to night gets nothing. Gamblers do not deserve to have equal benefits as the hardworking person. It is bad in real.

[Fatanut]

Gambling
Promising victory, promising wealth, it's all a lie !!! even if you win it is the beginning of defeat, and even if you are rich it is the beginning of poverty.
Gambling
Poisoning life, poisoning faith, surely !!! because gambling is lazy to be lulled by hope.

It is not possible to get a reward without putting efforts for it. If we think about it, this would be so unfair to make someone rich when he has not done anything while another person who has spent sleepless nights and worked from day to night gets nothing. Gamblers do not deserve to have equal benefits as the hardworking person. It is bad in real.

They got lucky. Why does someone have to work day and night in order to deserve something? Why does people have to go through hardships and struggles just to earn something? Let's say someone invested in stocks and have earned money because he invested in something that skyrocketed, does he not deserve it too? It's the same as gambling, it didn't require much hard work but only luck.

On the other hand, a gambler who have made fortune from gambling didn't learn much. Someone who had to work their way up have experience, skills, and the connection to people. They know how things work and they know why they are in the position that they are in life. Thus, someone who have crawled his way up will most likely to maintain his position while a gambler who knows nothing about handling money and business will easily lose it all. They have different perceptions of money since they got it in different ways. This is why you see lottery winners losing all of their money as quick as they earned it. Simply getting a financial manager or the like will help you a lot if you really don't know what to do with your money although it's really likely that they are going to rip you off. They know money more than you do, hence, they can play you if they wanted.

Nonetheless, both deserves the money.