What's the motive behind the anti gambling campaign

[paxmao]

For every upside there is a downside. The upside of playing is quite clear: makes life more interesting and sports - even those that are quite slow in nature - more fun to watch. However, you wont see in the news nor in any statistic how much fun people had gambling or how much money some of them made (other than lotteries) but rather stories about how a poor guy gets hooked on the game and does something stupid - and my guess is that it rarely is the only really stupid thing they have probably done in their lives.

[michellee]

Religion is one of the major groups that oppose gambling as far as I know. We can't blame them because it is their religion but if they employed it into their whole country, Other religions will be affected since the law will be the one who will stop them from playing. Most vices have the possibility to make you addicted to them, Gambling is one of those vices. Self-control and Limitation is the best way to make yourself not addicted to it. It will only be dangerous if you can't control yourself from it.

That is because there is a prohibition from their religion about playing gambling. But for the other, playing gambling will not be a problem and we can see that many people are still playing gambling.

Only self-control and limitations will help a gambler not spend more money and will have a chance to stay away from the addiction. We hope that we do not be one of the gamblers addicted to gambling that can not solve their problem.

Excluding religious aspects when it comes to banning is that there are certain governments does really mind about their citizens and doesnt really mind about revenue or taxation
made out by these companies or simply on the entire industry where we do know that gambling can generate huge income and of course when it comes to tax they would really
be a big contributor but these type of government is really a bit rare or small in numbers and majority of them would really mind off about progress of their country via
tax rather than on minding with their citizens addiction probability.

That government does not want to against the religious leaders by approving the gambling and make gambling their income. They will search for other ways that can give them new income for their country. The government does not want to see the number of the addicted gambling in their country increase, especially in this pandemic, because the people already suffer and need money. If people can stay away from gambling in this pandemic, they will have a chance to fill their daily needs without spending money on gambling games.

[Wexnident]

Religion is one of the major groups that oppose gambling as far as I know. We can't blame them because it is their religion but if they employed it into their whole country, Other religions will be affected since the law will be the one who will stop them from playing. Most vices have the possibility to make you addicted to them, Gambling is one of those vices. Self-control and Limitation is the best way to make yourself not addicted to it. It will only be dangerous if you can't control yourself from it.

If you were to compare drug addiction to other types of addiction (like gaming), it seems lenient enough, but drugs induce addiction to you, gambling on the other hand is you inducing yourself to addiction, plainly speaking, it's one's own fault, without any external influence, if he gets addicted to gambling. That's what makes gambling different from those types since gambling addiction is solely your own fault imo.

Excluding religious aspects when it comes to banning is that there are certain governments does really mind about their citizens and doesnt really mind about revenue or taxation
made out by these companies or simply on the entire industry where we do know that gambling can generate huge income and of course when it comes to tax they would really
be a big contributor but these type of government is really a bit rare or small in numbers and majority of them would really mind off about progress of their country via
tax rather than on minding with their citizens addiction probability.

I'm of the mind that regulating something instead of completely banning it is much more effective in controlling everyone who wants to actually do, well, whatever that regulated thing is, in this case, gambling. Banning gambling just gives rise to below-the-scenes development of, well surprise surprise, gambling dens themselves. It's just plain stupid imo.

[famososMuertos]

Currently the media, even digital, stay away from the betting industry for various reasons, but it is not zero Exposure, something is sometimes said in some newscasts.

In Spain when Adrian Matteos was breaking it in poker it was news, in traditional media, TV, Press, radio and an obvious presence on the Internet.
Some lotteries when a jackpot has a winner they mention it.

In fact in days gone by on the Today Show they showed a person winning a jackpot in an airport machine, I think it was $ 250,000 while he was  playing slots waiting for a delayed flight.

In short, there is a premise in the marketing world that says "there is no bad publicity."

In my case, I do keep up to date with the good vibes that there is in relation to the betting ecosystem, fortunately there is a lot of positive information.

I think the best situation is to keep up to date with portals that have an adequate news balance.

Finally it is something more about perception of the "environment" where you are; persons, Tv, what you read.

[Kittygalore]

The motive is to reduce gambling addictions and sometimes drug or alcohol abuse associated with gambling and I think that that is the core motive in anti-gambling campaigns, I think that what they are doing is a noble thing to do because it helps that a lot of people know the effects which is mostly negative that gambling has.

[Botnake]

I don't respect people who are anti-gambling as I myself am a gambler, that's an insult to me.

The problem here is not gambling, but it's the gambler who lacks knowledge as they become irresponsible in gambling.
When we lose money in gambling, it's not gambling that should be blamed, but us, because we are the ones who is managing ourselves.

haven't we thought that the gambling industry is also contributing taxes to the government we all benefit from?

If we don't know that, then there's no surprise we will hate gambling.

[slaman29]

Maybe because the true winners are very few and far between?

But even so, I agree that the negative connotation about gambling shouldn't be always brought forth, only when necessary and trying to warn others. It brings food to a lot of tables at the expense of the money of those willing to lose it for the entertainment. Plus, the gambling industry also contribute millions, if not billions, to economies worldwide. While I get that people are trying to bring gambling to a negative light, at the end of the day, we are addicted to some forms of entertainment, to which gambling falls into as well.

True winners are definitely few. And of the few, very very few are winners in the true gambling sense (that they gambled and won a lot of money from pure luck and chance). Of the few, majority are professional gamblers who make a living out of gambling. They don't really need to win a lot, they just to entertain a lot. For example, poker players and even slots streamers and such;)

[zanezane]

I don't respect people who are anti-gambling as I myself am a gambler, that's an insult to me.

The problem here is not gambling, but it's the gambler who lacks knowledge as they become irresponsible in gambling.
When we lose money in gambling, it's not gambling that should be blamed, but us, because we are the ones who is managing ourselves.

haven't we thought that the gambling industry is also contributing taxes to the government we all benefit from?

If we don't know that, then there's no surprise we will hate gambling.

Why would it affect you though? You are just a player and most anti-gambling campaigns are targeted mostly on the gambling businesses that profits out of the "irresponsible" gamblers that you are saying. The taxes that the gambling industry is heavily written off so I don't think that we are going to be happy about that too.

[aysg76]

Whenever there is popularity of some business in the market there are people who unnecessarily wants to blame them or mostly online communities just need another topic of discussion by starting a campaign.The gambling industry is on the verge of rising and so called gambling addicts are increasing but players need to control their playing habits to a particular extent in which they lose upto some extent.So there are so much alcohol addicts or say drug addicts but still they are openly being traded in the market in sight of government and they earn revenue from them.House has always on the profit side from the beginning and specified in their terms and conditions for legit casinos.You win you are happy and after you lose you blame others for the same.Check probably fair script and reviews on BTCGosu site for it.Your life should not overflowed with any kind of negative addiction that could ruin your social as well as personal life.

[dezoel]

I don't think there is any motive behind the anti-gambling campaign. There are lots of gamblers who have thrown away their life after losing a big amount and there is s serious need to educate such gamblers to ensure the deaths don't keep coming. Gambling addiction is often times seen as a joke and people would laugh if someone tells them they are going through a problem with gambling.

While we don't discuss winners because all those winners at some point will throw their money back to the casino slowly but surely. There is a house edge that comes with every game and hence theoretically you cannot win against the house so don't consider gambling as a means of earning money. I am not saying gambling is wrong at all, I myself gamble, but there is a need to make sure we are gambling for fun and within our limits.

[iamsheikhadil]

I don't think the anti-gambling movement or what you say is doing anything wrong, honestly.

You just can't compare gambling to any other job, a guy who maybe a big loser in gambling can be quite productive worker and can earn good money by hard work. It's not at all good to compare them, because they aren't even the same. It's so gross to generalize a loser in gambling= a loser in real world!

Gambling has destructive conclusions and many, millions of people lose family, money, respect and many even commit suicide and hence many countries has made it illegal as well.

Obviously it is a negative thing, you just can't say it's a good thing because you think it's good and easy way to make money? It's not lol, even when you win big, you will simply lose it all at the end because of our human all-time greedy nature, and almost all religions as well consider it a sin.

[Ryker1]

I don't respect people who are anti-gambling as I myself am a gambler, that's an insult to me.

Well, just because we think that they criticize us.
However, it is simple, these people can’t make profits from gambling and actually lost enough funds that make them do what they do which is to go against gambling. Honestly, gambling consequences are well declared, --risks are set and so is the winning. But I think these people can’t accept the fact that they lost some and this is the only way they can pressure their resentments. Little did they know, these platforms are owned by big persons who do not give a damn about them. All they care about is to earn money and clean the other’s money within their platform.

[crzy]

To me there is a question of whether the media's negative coverage of gambling is intended to protect people who make bad gambling or investment decisions. Or is it intended to deprive people like me of opportunities to make money.

They are just educating people on the possible scenario if they become addict in gambling, and we cannot say its a lie simply because there are so many gamblers who took their lives because of being addict in gambling. We know that we can get money in gambling but there's no guarantee on that, you as yourself should always know your limit and understand that gambling is not a great source of income, it can eat you alive.

[DoublerHunter]

To me there is a question of whether the media's negative coverage of gambling is intended to protect people who make bad gambling or investment decisions. Or is it intended to deprive people like me of opportunities to make money.

They are just educating people on the possible scenario if they become addict in gambling, and we cannot say its a lie simply because there are so many gamblers who took their lives because of being addict in gambling. We know that we can get money in gambling but there's no guarantee on that, you as yourself should always know your limit and understand that gambling is not a great source of income, it can eat you alive.

^ This is how it goes and we all know it. Just because others are being profitable, does not mean it's enough to convince the crowd. We should understand that these people who are against gambling lost some of their valuable things with them. And some of them also lost people they loved because of gambling. But it does not mean you have to be affected by this. Those people knew the consequences and the risk of gambling. I think you are fine.
No need to oppose their campaign and enjoy your profits alone.

[Johnyz]

To me there is a question of whether the media's negative coverage of gambling is intended to protect people who make bad gambling or investment decisions. Or is it intended to deprive people like me of opportunities to make money.

They are just educating people on the possible scenario if they become addict in gambling, and we cannot say its a lie simply because there are so many gamblers who took their lives because of being addict in gambling. We know that we can get money in gambling but there's no guarantee on that, you as yourself should always know your limit and understand that gambling is not a great source of income, it can eat you alive.

^ This is how it goes and we all know it. Just because others are being profitable, does not mean it's enough to convince the crowd. We should understand that these people who are against gambling lost some of their valuable things with them. And some of them also lost people they loved because of gambling. But it does not mean you have to be affected by this. Those people knew the consequences and the risk of gambling. I think you are fine.
No need to oppose their campaign and enjoy your profits alone.

That campaign is great to spread awareness, because gambling is only for those who have extra money and afford to lose it, ordinary people should not depend on their luck in gambling, that’s too risky. I have a friend who sold his own car because of gambling, he undergoes to rehabilitation and fortunately he’s fine now. Just enjoy gambling and yes, always have time limit on playing and practice budgeting.

[just_Alice]

I think the fact is, that while the chances of winning and losing in gambling (not counting house edge) are the same, the problem is with the limited funds, that's why it seems as if people lose more than win.
For instance, a gambler plays and keeps winning, sometimes losing, and, over time, he increases the bet to make more profit, and it goes higher and higher when at some point, they lose everything without the ability to recoup. That's why they make a conclusion and write a post about losing all the money. However, possibly, had they placed one more bet - they could've won. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. The only way of avoiding this and still enjoy gambling is making small bets and never increasing them in the chase for big money.

[Saisher]

Everywhere I look, all I see are negative comments made about money lost gambling. Mental illness associated with gambling and anything that can illustrate gambling in a negative light.

As someone who considers themselves to be a profitable gambler. The trend of covering only the negative side of the industry puzzles me.

Why is there never mention of the winners.

Because there are more losers than winners and gambling is luck based and this is not a place to make money, people are showing the risk of gambling within their means because people are still not restricting themselves and go overboard and still chasing their losses which is one of the riskiest behavior in gambling, it's more of a warning than anti-gambling.

[carlfebz2]

To me there is a question of whether the media's negative coverage of gambling is intended to protect people who make bad gambling or investment decisions. Or is it intended to deprive people like me of opportunities to make money.

They are just educating people on the possible scenario if they become addict in gambling, and we cannot say its a lie simply because there are so many gamblers who took their lives because of being addict in gambling. We know that we can get money in gambling but there's no guarantee on that, you as yourself should always know your limit and understand that gambling is not a great source of income, it can eat you alive.

^ This is how it goes and we all know it. Just because others are being profitable, does not mean it's enough to convince the crowd. We should understand that these people who are against gambling lost some of their valuable things with them. And some of them also lost people they loved because of gambling. But it does not mean you have to be affected by this. Those people knew the consequences and the risk of gambling. I think you are fine.
No need to oppose their campaign and enjoy your profits alone.

That campaign is great to spread awareness, because gambling is only for those who have extra money and afford to lose it, ordinary people should not depend on their luck in gambling, that’s too risky. I have a friend who sold his own car because of gambling, he undergoes to rehabilitation and fortunately he’s fine now. Just enjoy gambling and yes, always have time limit on playing and practice budgeting.

Not that extra money but for those who do seek out for entertainment without minding much about their finances that would really be spent out and as long it would be in control or moderation
then it wont be much of a problem.

There are places or countries in the world which their government is really mindful about their citizens when it comes to particular things which do include out addiction.Theyre trying out to protect
on the chance on getting addicted and wreck up their lives because of it which is good.

If a country doesnt mind about revenue or tax that it gives then this would be the nearest possible reason on such anti gambling campaign.

[ralle14]

Why would it affect you though? You are just a player and most anti-gambling campaigns are targeted mostly on the gambling businesses that profits out of the "irresponsible" gamblers that you are saying. The taxes that the gambling industry is heavily written off so I don't think that we are going to be happy about that too.

Even if he's just a player it could still potentially affect him because just like what OP said the media focuses on the losers and it's only going to encourage the government to do something about it. While that's true the government are making money off gambling they will still look for ways to limit gambling when possible. Iirc Australia has one of the biggest average loss per gambler and they're starting to curb gambling by making it illegal.

[uneng]

Why would it affect you though? You are just a player and most anti-gambling campaigns are targeted mostly on the gambling businesses that profits out of the "irresponsible" gamblers that you are saying. The taxes that the gambling industry is heavily written off so I don't think that we are going to be happy about that too.

Even if he's just a player it could still potentially affect him because just like what OP said the media focuses on the losers and it's only going to encourage the government to do something about it. While that's true the government are making money off gambling they will still look for ways to limit gambling when possible. Iirc Australia has one of the biggest average loss per gambler and they're starting to curb gambling by making it illegal.

Furthermore anti-gambling campaigns turn the common opinion of the society against gamblers. People start seeing them in a wrong way, as all gamblers were sick, irresponsible, mentally ill or unstable, because that is the portrait of gamblers exhibited in propagandas, movies, soap operas, news... When we see negative representations of gamblers' behavior on those campaigns, we never see an attached disclosure message pointing out that only a small percentage of total gamblers are actually problem gamblers. They represent the situation luring the public to believe every gamblers are addicted and impulsive individuals.

So it's accurate to suppose gamblers feel offended by such campaigns.