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Discussion in 'Lounge' started by mr j, Mar 20, 2017.

  1. mr j

    mr j Well-Known Member

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    I am so tired reading/hearing various casino ads calling it gaming instead of gambling. Gaming is for the younger loons at home playing video games for hours on end (lol).

    I know why they (casinos) dont call it gambling, it sounds too addicting or bad for society etc.

    The political correctness pisses me off I guess. Who refers to roulette as GAMING? What a damn joke!!!

    Ken
     
    mr j, Mar 20, 2017
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  2. MrV

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    It's GAMBLING,damn it.
     
    MrV, Mar 20, 2017
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  3. tatabalo

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    Is gaming. because government teach people gambling is not a bad thing. ( they got tax from casino) hahaha
     
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  4. Juan

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    You are right. Gambling is cooler than just a game! ))
     
    Juan, Mar 28, 2017
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  5. Mimi33

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    I completely agree.I never confuse these concepts.!I think it's kind of trick , the so-called gambling!:oops:
     
    Mimi33, Apr 10, 2017
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  6. vmlvadim

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    You are not right. Gambling is just a game.
     
    vmlvadim, Apr 11, 2017
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  7. Suzy Brinda

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    The concept of "gambling" is gaming, the mechanics and systems.
    But Video game is very different from gambling games.
     
    Suzy Brinda, Jun 5, 2017
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    I think it's just for political correctness as well.
     
    Alva_Heimdal, Jun 8, 2017
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  9. Mimi33

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    No I do not agree with you. The game does not imply feelings of excitement, passion and willingness to give everything for one last chance!
     
    Mimi33, Jun 8, 2017
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    Political correctness, the Government exists for itself.
     
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    I will ague with you - the game is an excitement thing! In my childhood we fight with each other because off cards game results
     
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  12. MrV

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  13. Juan

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    I agree!
     
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  14. Suzy Brinda

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    Thats why its called gambling, the dictionary gave it a different name than just a "Game".
     
    Suzy Brinda, Jun 9, 2017
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    I agree that gambling is more than gaming because it has an addiction
     
    Hana, Jul 7, 2017
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    a person can control himself...and must do this...
     
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  17. JackElever79

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    I think the stigma around gambling is what's causing this. Naturally, horror stories and addiction gives the industry a bad name, which is why the term 'gaming' is used.

    However, the new wave of casinos challenging the status quo and forcing traditional online casinos to clean up their act is helping to remove that stigma.

    You only have to look at Play Ojo, Betfair and Sky Vegas to see the new standards that are being set. Also, Bet365 have started a campaign for responsible gambling week and I think that's great for the industry!
     
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  18. Neal Pace

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    Absolutely Jack, especially here in the UK. I play at those sites, (not so much Betfair now) and they do set the standards for fair and responsible gambling. I see 'gaming' as 'computer games', 'console games' etc. Gambling is gambling in my eyes!
     
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  19. JackElever79

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    Agreed, there needs to be a meeting and make everyone aware of the difference :D
     
    JackElever79, Oct 27, 2017
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