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The Untapped Benefits of Gambling
Some people cringe at the thought of being labeled as a gambler since the stigma
would forever hound them. People have different reasons as to why they gamble.
Some gamble to forget their problems, others for fun, or to while away the time,
those who play seriously and those who are addicted to it.
But all is not negative when it comes to gambling as there are untapped benefits
of gambling which cannot be seen within the walls of the casino, or the race
track, or in the bingo social hall.
Employment
In Las Vegas, a whopping 60 percent of the employment ratio is attributed to the
presence of casinos. Imagine what would happen to Las Vegas if all the casinos
suddenly stopped operating.
Entertainment
Self-discipline is the key. Gambling is for entertainment, as it was intended to
be. Others just couldn't handle a loss and always kept right on thinking that
the next card would be the one to salvage all that has been lost. But it never
does. And these types of gamblers only comprise one-fourth of the gambling
population who cannot gamble responsibly.
Imagine the other 75 percent who responsibly gamble. These are the people who
find the entertainment value of gambling and they are never blinded by the
illusion that hitting it big time just once is the key to financial freedom.
It is sad that only a small percentage of the gambling population gets the bad
rap of how gambling can be so destructive. Families, friends, properties, jobs,
crimes and deception permeate the destruction brought about by gambling but it
is still a small portion of the gambling population.
Charity Work
Winnings from gambling activities have contributed in providing the needed
financial support of worthy causes. They use gambling activities such as bingos
or lotteries with a percentage of the jackpot winnings tied with charity
institutions.
Some celebrities even show their prowess in card games like poker to provide
entertainment for the viewers and winnings for the charity institution they
represent.
Health benefit
Studies have been found that retirees 65 years old and above who gamble have
less health issues such as depression, alcoholism and bankruptcy as they find
gambling to be therapeutic as it exercises their mind and keep them alert.
The study was not conclusive, however, because retiree gamblers are the
recreational gamblers who find the entertainment value of gambling. They are
healthier because they are healthy to begin with and not because they gamble.
In the end, it is not the gambling act itself that makes it beneficial or
harmful to the individual. It is the decision of the individual if gambling
would rule him or he would rule his gambling habit.
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