Is gamnling for the poor?

[AYOBA]

It's hard to say that gambling is only for the poor people. As a matter of fact the rich dudes even gamble more than even the guys that are poor. Because the truth is that the both set of persons need more money in their wallets either the rich or poor. But what distinguish them from each other is the manner in which they both portrayed while gambling or their different approach of gaming. The poor is always desperate to win and elevate himself out of poverty, while the rich on the other hands gamble mainly for fun but with higher staking power.

Why people seem gambling is only for the poor is because poor chasing gambling than the rich people if you take look at it is the facts. Is not that rich people don’t gamble but they gamble with sense unlike the poor once they started the gambling that’s all they will not have control over themselves, but the rich ones that have money some only gamble just for fun and entertainment even thought they lose they won’t bother; if the poor once they lose they will be after their losing in process of chasing what they’ve lost they continue lose more without control.

However, what I'm trying to clarify is that the poor gamblers pay more attention to gamble even with the little amount at hands just if they can used it as an escape from poverty. But the rich don't mind spending more just to ensure he's happy. Again, one thing I admire in the rich is that they don't chase lost, their primary goal is to catch the cruise.

Yes the rich ones don’t have time to pay more attention on the gambling because they know that losing is not their problem, but the poor who are looking for a way to escape from the poverty always on the edge of the bet to ensure that all bet is taken care.

[BALIK]

I would say that for the poor, gambling sometimes appears as something they try to hold onto. If a poor person has a couple of dollars, they might decide to try their luck making a minimum deposit simply because they are grasping for a bit of good fortune or hope. In a life defined by poverty, there is often very little to hold onto, and that is something every human being needs. For the wealthy, gambling is more of a form of entertainment, so it doesn’t pose the same kind of threat, yet, if they let their guard down too much, even a wealthy person could end up losing everything, down to the very last cent.

It's not just hope, financial pressure also plays major role here.
Any financially secure person might view loss of $20 simply as entertainment expense.
But for someone with limited fund that same $20 is much more significant.

Problem arises when gambling cease to be entertainment. Instead it begin to seem like potential way out of poverty. At that point, tendency develops to make repeated deposit in an attempt to recover even small loss.
So someone's interest in gambling should not be judged solely based on their income. Rather, what matter more is how much he can afford to lose and whether they view gambling as source of income.

[Davidvictorson]

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

Gambling knows no economic status.
Regardless of whether you are poor or not, if doesn't mean that you will gamble more or less. i just think it is a personality and environment thing.
Think about Drake and the other celebrities who gamble with hundreds of dollars and still lose. The poor also gamble but then if they do not gamble responsibly, they will lose as much.

[Joeboy]

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No single social class owns gambling, as gambling is for the poor as well as the rich folks alikes..The controversy here is that the poor folks are more likely to be seen as the major gamblers simply because of how vulnerable many of them seem to be to the idea that gambling is an exit way out from poverty..For those poor folks, the offers to double their stakes is much more tempting and this is why poor folks mostly troop in so as they could try their luck...And this high number of trooping in is what makes it seem like it is only the poor that gambles...Unlike the rich folks, many of them can afford private gambling services as well as other exclusive features that comes with being rich..And this private services gives their gambling activities lesser public exposure making it even more difficult for them to be noticed even during those time that they gamble...And that's why you may hardly see rich folks in bet shops and casinos...Infact, the availability of online casino has even made the rich folk's activities even less noticeable...  

[Cantsay]

Why people seem gambling is only for the poor is because poor chasing gambling than the rich people if you take look at it is the facts. Is not that rich people don’t gamble but they gamble with sense unlike the poor once they started the gambling that’s all they will not have control over themselves, but the rich ones that have money some only gamble just for fun and entertainment even thought they lose they won’t bother; if the poor once they lose they will be after their losing in process of chasing what they’ve lost they continue lose more without control.

While it is true that the poor are usually very unwise when it comes to things that have the potential to help them make money, it also won't be fair to not recognise the fact that there are so many rich people out there who are just as foolish as those poor people chasing after profits in gambling.

If you go through some people who have had unfortunate situations with gambling, you would come across some wealthy people who became broke and lost all their wealth simply because they got involved in gambling.

But still, the ratio of those who understand how money works between the poor and rich is just too wide, and that might be the reason why the number of unwise rich is very small compared to the poor when it comes to gambling.

[Floxynice]

Using my country as an example, I would say yes, gambling is for the poor. I don't expect everyone to agree with me, but I am using the situation in my country as an example.

In my country, there are more betting shops located in areas where poor and low-income earners live. The betting business seems to be very lucrative, and customers are always seen there.

One noticeable thing is that the majority of the people who patronise these local betting shops are low-income earners. At least, I can make this observation based on those I see gambling physically. I am also very certain that, online, the poor are actively gambling alongside the rich.

[Ambatman]

Is like to many everybody is out to exploit the poor.
The truth is many believe that gambling is one method that can take them to a level they envision in a single night
High risk and high reward and better still it looks faster even if not everyone ever gets that lucky.
So it isn't necessarily for the poor
Just that the likelihood of a wealthier person been involve is low
Since many don't do their gambling via casinos but businesses.

[Fortify]

I saw this post some where and l screen shoted it. Is gambling actually for the poor people? Seeing this post it makes feel  as if the poor are the main targeted in gambling because the average poor person thinks gambling is a way of becoming rich either through luck or even confidence.

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

Gambling is for anyone, it just so happens the more desperate you are the more likely you are to fall under it's spell. People with lots of money might be greedy on occasion, but they have two advantages. First they are often much more content with their position in life because money can bring a lot more comfort than having none. Secondly they are likely more educated when it comes to finances, so are more sophisticated in how they use their money and are less liable to wasting it against statistics stacked against them. When you have little money and often less education all the adverts showing turning $1 into $1000 on slots can be very alluring. The idea that you can take a shortcut to wealth and you might somehow be the one to "beat the system" casinos built is a desperation play. You don't end up putting just one dollar, but then ten, then a hundred and before you know it you've sunk months worth of salary into it.

[Nwadiche]

In this case i think gambling is for both rich and poor people, the only difference between both  of them is that the rich people stakes high than the poor people. But When it's comes to consistence betting i think the poor people stake game's than the rich people, because the poor gamble to see if they can hit a jackpot true gambling, also most of the poor people saw it as easier way of making money.

[Agbamoni]

Gambling is for both the rich and the poor. Both the rich and the poor spend a few or many hours gambling. Gambling has no discrimination based on age, height, race, religion, class, or continent. Most countries have their government lay sanctions on gambling. But it still doesn't stop some citizens from using a VPN to access gambling in the country. Gambling is a personal decision that people make. The decision is a financial decision that could make or ruin their life. Although many people have ruined their lives through gambling

[Xackie]

I saw this post some where and l screen shoted it. Is gambling actually for the poor people? Seeing this post it makes feel  as if the poor are the main targeted in gambling because the average poor person thinks gambling is a way of becoming rich either through luck or even confidence.

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

Gambling isn't created for a specific class, it doesn't matter if your poor  or rich. Its main purpose is to entertain, but some people often misuses it. A case study for this topic of yours is Las Vegas United States. That city has alot buildings filled with different types of Casinos. And that is where you will spot wealthy individuals gambling with hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars.  Wealthy people do gamble alot , but with a huge amount.  Drake who is a very wealthy artist bets on sport games and he lost countless of times. Publicity is the reason why you feel the rich doesn't gamble, they just  love doing it secretly .

[Vaskiy]

Gambling is business. If have nothing to do with poor and rich. The rich doesn't concentrate much on gambling, because he'll be making better money out of business or through multiple income streams. The rich doesn't have much choice and he believes gambling is one of the way to make money. Having this mentality he'll earn and spend on gambling. This is the reason upon which gambling machines can be seen on places where poor people regularly use. The gambling machine provider needs profit, he'll choose the place where his machines will be used much and not on places where the machine sits idle.

[CucakRowo]

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

Casinos and betting shop tend to cluster in poorer neighborhood primarily due to high volume of customer and lower rent cost. It's not as if rich people don't gamble. The wealthy just go about it more quietly. You can find them at private tables, online or in VIP room. And they consider it merely as entertainment, not as last resort to save life. This is why the very same action can appear totally different, depending on who is placing bet.

[Obari]

Gambling is not targeted just for any specific class of people but with the way things are looking, it now seems like the whole thing is targeted at the poor because they are the ones who will always want to spend more time gambling because they always believe that, they can possibly get rich from gambling and that fantasy at times keeps them gambling and doing it repeatedly but I wouldn't have to compare how much money is pumped into the industry which I believe is not done by the poor rather those kind of huge figures comes only from the rich which is a show that ebb the rich also gamble because everyone wants more money but at the end, I believe that, the rich has more edge while gambling than the poor.

[JoyMarsha]

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

Nowadays, we can find the rich and the poor gambling in the comfort of their home without announcing it to anyone or going to gambling shops.

Anyone who says gambling is meant for the poor doesn't know what they are saying, because all these gambling sites aim to reach out to everyone as long as they are above 18years. That little or big money, they need it to keep their gambling sites running and generating profits for them.

On that note, whether you are a rich or poor person gambling for entertainment or for luck, that little money loss from gambling will make gambling owners richer

[Justbillywitt]

I haven’t been to all the rich people neighborhoods to see if there are casinos or gambling shops in their neighborhoods. That there are no gambling shops in the rich people’s neighborhoods as alleged by the picture you posted, doesn’t mean that the rich people don’t gamble. The rich people that are into gambling do go to the neighborhood where the gambling shops or casinos are located to gamble. The casinos owners are strategic people, they know that there are certain neighborhoods they will cite their betting shops, it will be difficult for poor gamblers to access such neighborhoods.

But if they site their casinos at a neutral location, both the poor and the rich can come there comfortably to gamble comfortably. The casinos owners target is to make money and their aim is to take from everyone. The poor and the rich gamble with money. So citing their casino in neighborhood where everyone can access is the business strategy.

[Sarah Jordan]

I saw this post some where and l screen shoted it. Is gambling actually for the poor people? Seeing this post it makes feel  as if the poor are the main targeted in gambling because the average poor person thinks gambling is a way of becoming rich either through luck or even confidence.

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

I do not think gambling is for the poor alone. There are alot of rich people who gambles more than the more. I know some gamblers sees gambling as means enriching themselves but still doesn't mean gambling is for the poor.
The rch even stake more money(hundreds of thousands and millions) just to gamble. I've seen someone that staked 500k in gambling not because he's poor, he's well to do but chose to gamble. So gambling is not necessary for only the poor, even the rich are inclusive.

[Alphakilo]

I saw this post some where and l screen shoted it. Is gambling actually for the poor people? Seeing this post it makes feel  as if the poor are the main targeted in gambling because the average poor person thinks gambling is a way of becoming rich either through luck or even confidence.

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

I do not think gambling is for the poor alone. There are alot of rich people who gambles more than the more. I know some gamblers sees gambling as means enriching themselves but still doesn't mean gambling is for the poor.
The rch even stake more money(hundreds of thousands and millions) just to gamble. I've seen someone that staked 500k in gambling not because he's poor, he's well to do but chose to gamble. So gambling is not necessary for only the poor, even the rich are inclusive.

I don't think poor people actually do own enough to go into physical live casino centers to gamble, infact they may not make it through the door and that's why I think the image is quite untrue because most big live casino centers are in the rich neighborhood where the poor can't gain access to because it looks expensive and is actually expensive because of the caliber of people who come there.
So unless it is gambling online, then the difference can't be easy to tell until we check bet amount and capital for funding account and leadership boards before we know who is rich and who is poor or merely just a disciplined gambler.

The sentence, 'gamble with only the amount you can afford to lose,' is more targeted to the poor because the rich spend more gambling and don't get affected by the amount they use, but the poor would worry a lot if they use more funds than they can let go of.

[IjawMan]

Is gambling really unnoticed among the rich people? Because the few rich who gambles it is very hard to know they are into gambling.

Gambling knows no economic status.
Regardless of whether you are poor or not, if doesn't mean that you will gamble more or less. i just think it is a personality and environment thing.
Think about Drake and the other celebrities who gamble with hundreds of dollars and still lose. The poor also gamble but then if they do not gamble responsibly, they will lose as much.

Gambling is classless and notably applies to all who have come to a legal gambling age and have the money to the limited stake amount of the platform.

The same way people pick interest in various types of things and adventures whether for the purpose of pleasure, leisure or profit oriented, similarly the way people from various walks of life pick interest in gambling with their status and class having nothing to do about that preference.

If gambling was majorly a poor man's business then the rich will not be found among gambling addicts when the record is counted.

[Shinpako09]

Definitely not, gambling is for everyone no matter what your status in life is. It's just that poor people sometimes get highlighted more because winning or losing is a big deal for them. Whereas middle class and rich people don't act the same way. Middle class and rich people actually spend more compared to the poor. These people are not seeking to change their fate like poor people do because they are already doing good in life. They are doing it for entertainment, because they are greedy, or because it has become a habit, etc.