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^^^^^^^^^^^ There are plenty of women with gambling addictions as well. In fact, most of the slot play is by women. | |||
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A while back, a couple buddies and I were staying at a nice hotel for a 3 day meeting. On the first floor was a bar/casino. We were, naturally, headed to the bar. As we walked into the right door, which lead to the bar, an old couple was emerging from the left door, which lead to the casino. They looked dirt poor and she was in a wheelchair. I picked them as poster people for anti-gambling legislation. I'm sorry if I hurt you feelings when I called you stupid - I thought you already knew - Unknown ................................... When you have no future, you live in the past. " Sycamore Row" by John Grisham | |||
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Go into an Indian Casino in NV or AZ, probably anywhere for that matter, full of people that appear they shouldn't be betting, relative of a former SIL is addicted to gambling, found out our grandaughter (18) was asked by her for $200 to make it through the month. She sent it without saying anything until after. Lesson she'll learn is when it's not repaid.... | |||
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BREAKING news: “Alcoholic Seen at Bar!“ “Gamblers seen at casinos and racetracks!“ Reminds me of the old anecdote that goes something like this… “I just know that guys an alcoholic” says one fellow to another. “How do you know that?” asks the second feller First guy replies with “Well, I see him here at the bar every damn night!“ "Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty." ~Robert A. Heinlein | |||
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Yeah, I can see on-line being a draw for "young men." But at the same time, I've seen a lot of gray hair in the casinos, male and female. A friend worked EMS in a Casino town. Many of his calls involved elderly people who passed out at a slot machine. Many had been sitting in front of the machine for like 8 to 10 hours without getting up or even getting a drink of water. They had all lost track of time. very sad existence. Fun fact: Only Utah and Hawaii have no gambling/lotto/etc. Every other state has some form or another of legal gambling. Kind of cool how Utah as managed to keep even Indian Casinos out of their state. . | |||
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I used to go to Las Vegas around 3 times a year for a week at a time to do jobs in Nellis AFB, North Vegas and Area 51 and I stayed in Casinos and drove to work each day. There were probably 20 women for every man playing slots. Blackjack had more men as did craps but roulette was mostly women. | |||
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Fun Fact. The Big Six Wheel was Elvis's favorite. | |||
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Neither did/do the vast majority of folks who have costly addictions like drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. My family is from a very poor rural part of KY where most folks barely have a pot to piss in. They just opened up a casino there. ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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Poor decision making America might be the world capital Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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Maybe but, you're not wrong.... The UK, Italy, France, Japan, all have legal gambling and wagering throughout the country. I'm sure they all have issues with gambling and its societal effects, however here in the US it just seems like personal problems get magnified into larger societal issues. | |||
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The blending of gaming and gambling elements in video games indeed makes it harder to recognize when a fun activity turns into a risky habit. My experience mirrors the sentiment that the convenience of digital transactions can mask the real value of money, making it easy to overspend without noticing. I believe it's good to try things within limits, and for those who enjoy gaming or casino games, focusing on platforms that are less harmful is crucial. Speaking from experience, I've used Judi bola, which operates fully online, making it easier to manage engagement without getting too absorbed. It's a nice alternative that offers a different experience without the high risk of traditional gambling.This message has been edited. Last edited by: mac_220, ___________________________________________________ in the 'Merica Navy they teach you to go pew pew pew... Luckily in the PNW they taught me to go BANG BANG BANG | |||
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Today you are more likely to find a gambler on a cell phone, probably in the bathroom... | |||
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You don't say? young men “have distorted thinking"? I'm shocked! Been there, done that. Most eventually figure out that it's easier to lose than to win. "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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Next they’ll let Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame. “Just a misunderstanding Pete. Shake it off.” | |||
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Makes me wonder about the whole free will aspect . Proof positive that people are the worst decision makers on the plant Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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I went to elementary school thru high school with a guy, and we were on many baseball and basketball teams together. His Dad and my Dad even worked together for several years. His Dad started his own business and after a decade had all the appearances of being successful such as a big house and a yacht. I was shocked to learn his Dad lost it all (business, house, yacht, marriage, etc) and even more surprised he lost it to online gambling. He leveraged everything to fuel his gambling addiction. If a grown man can lose that much, I can see how a kid without a fully formed brain can lose control. This country also has an epidemic of shitty, uninvolved parenting. They use online devices as a virtual babysitter and have no clue what junior is up to. Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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Of course, gambling can be addictive but you should know you limits. You can earn pretty good money on sports betting for example. I am regularly betting and my income is between 400-500 $. However, it's important to recognize that not everyone who gambles develops an addiction, and many people can enjoy betting responsibly. Before betting, you have to search about who is playing, how their matches went etc. I mostly bet on social toto.This message has been edited. Last edited by: mac_220, ___________________________________________________ in the 'Merica Navy they teach you to go pew pew pew... Luckily in the PNW they taught me to go BANG BANG BANG | |||
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My son, just out of IDF and Gaza, recently spent 2 great weeks visiting us in Virginia. He brought his amazing girlfriend who is also dual US/Israeli citizen. And he played poker (Texas hold em) 4 nights total with 4-7 friends. All young men in their 20s. He knew most of them since college or highschool and they kept the max loss to $100 a night. My son made a bit of money and had a lot of fun, but it concerns me that he's so into it. He even reads books about it. My older brother is a moderately successful poker player and borderline pro in that he makes maybe 20k a year. | |||
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Yep... politicians thought they could make a lot of money off it. In Missouri, when they "legalized" weed they didn't just decriminalize it for everyone. They created state-sponsored drug cartels by issuing licenses to certain people who applied and were selected, with the State as their partner. These "dispensaries" are printing money. Of course, if you were a prior user it's still cheaper to use your local underground contact, which hasn't gone away. It just increased the overall size of the market, creating lots of new addicts. "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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