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John Mathu
Many people gamble for many different reasons. When it comes to being called a gambler, in a serious sense, many people shudder to fall into that category. The reasons for gambling are many. Some do it just because they enjoy it. They don't get too carried away, they just have fun. Others do it as an escape from troubles and problems -- it re-directs their attention for awhile. And still others do it because they are addicted to gambling.
But even though we usually see the negative side of gambling whenever someone brings it up, there are some hidden benefits to this activity that are not obvious without some examination of the subject.
IT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT
Gambling provides a substantial amount of employment. Take a look at both Reno and Las Vegas, two of the largest gambling cities in America. One look around, if you are in either of these sites, will tell you that gambling provides a ton of employment in both of these areas. And that really scratches the surface when you multiply that by the number of other gambling locations in the rest of the nation.
IT'S ENTERTAINMENT
Gambling first began as a form of entertainment. And for the most part it remains just that today. Granted, there are those people who, for one reason or another, just can't stop and keep thinking that one more hand or one more handful of quarters will win them their fortune. It never does and therefore just prolongs their addiction. But these people comprise a very small number of the total gamblers --- somewhere around 25 percent. Stop and look at the other 75 % who act responsibly when it comes to gambling. These are the people who benefit the most from gambling as individuals. Being able to handle it as an activity, rather than an addiction gives them the opportunity to realize more enjoyment from gambling.
As with many things in life, it is the negative 25% which gets most of the publicity and makes the rest of the industry suffer.
CAN BE GOOD FOR CHARITY
Gambling has become a major source for the funding of many charitable organizations. Schools, civic groups, churches, and other organizations have all benefited greatly from various gambling activities where the proceeds go for their support. Bingo has long been a stalwart of funding for many churches and church organizations across the country.
They have even found some health benefits to gambling, believe it or not. Assuming it is recreational, many retired people have found gambling to not only be enjoyable, but it also keeps their minds alert and is very therapeutic.
But when you come right down to it, it depends on the person who is gambling. It is ultimately their decision whether this is an activity or an addiction. As long as you keep it a recreational activity, you can benefit greatly from the activity of gambling. Getting too serious, however, and not being able to stop when you need to, can lead to a more serious condition of addiction.
But even though we usually see the negative side of gambling whenever someone brings it up, there are some hidden benefits to this activity that are not obvious without some examination of the subject.
IT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT
Gambling provides a substantial amount of employment. Take a look at both Reno and Las Vegas, two of the largest gambling cities in America. One look around, if you are in either of these sites, will tell you that gambling provides a ton of employment in both of these areas. And that really scratches the surface when you multiply that by the number of other gambling locations in the rest of the nation.
IT'S ENTERTAINMENT
Gambling first began as a form of entertainment. And for the most part it remains just that today. Granted, there are those people who, for one reason or another, just can't stop and keep thinking that one more hand or one more handful of quarters will win them their fortune. It never does and therefore just prolongs their addiction. But these people comprise a very small number of the total gamblers --- somewhere around 25 percent. Stop and look at the other 75 % who act responsibly when it comes to gambling. These are the people who benefit the most from gambling as individuals. Being able to handle it as an activity, rather than an addiction gives them the opportunity to realize more enjoyment from gambling.
As with many things in life, it is the negative 25% which gets most of the publicity and makes the rest of the industry suffer.
CAN BE GOOD FOR CHARITY
Gambling has become a major source for the funding of many charitable organizations. Schools, civic groups, churches, and other organizations have all benefited greatly from various gambling activities where the proceeds go for their support. Bingo has long been a stalwart of funding for many churches and church organizations across the country.
They have even found some health benefits to gambling, believe it or not. Assuming it is recreational, many retired people have found gambling to not only be enjoyable, but it also keeps their minds alert and is very therapeutic.
But when you come right down to it, it depends on the person who is gambling. It is ultimately their decision whether this is an activity or an addiction. As long as you keep it a recreational activity, you can benefit greatly from the activity of gambling. Getting too serious, however, and not being able to stop when you need to, can lead to a more serious condition of addiction.
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