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It is a shame that the gambling bug has taken over like it has .
Would have been nice to leave betting for the horse races only ,on track and with sp,s in back alleys .
pokies have been in NSW clubs for decades , should have left them there ! thanks to Joan Kirner one of our ex "prems", Victoria has now got a problem also.
those pokies [ " one armed bandits" ] have ruined many a hotels ambience in Victoria.
also dragged down some crew financially , making it too easy to fritter their money away . and feather the nests of the mr bigs of the pokies scene .
had a mate addicted to gambling-stole, lied, cheated, begged, borrowed.
his favourite line- i was almost going to back him.
sure gave us all the s####, so it does affect other people
Select to expand quotedoggie said...
I hate the bastards to, and I would not mind seeing them gone at all, at least cut down. I don't deny they are the main problem over this way with people just rolling paychecks through them every week. But gambling for most people is simple fun, would we ban everything that scares or can cause harm?
They also on a side note pretty much killed live music in NSW, lots of places removed stages to put in pokies.
Heres a question.. taking it to far....What if... Over the next 15 yr skin cancer becomes our biggest killer, will being exposed to the sun be barred....
I play poker with my mates on a Sunday arvo $20 a head games ect, I dont have a problem with gambling as such. I just hate pokie machines
Yeah I agree completely, i think in the most part they are just pure evil money sucking black holes but What I object to is the new laws, if I wanna put a few bucks in the pokies with the boys on a night out, I can't, I have to basically disclose everything including when I last shat before I can be deemed mature and responsible enough to put my own hard earned into what I choose, I think this will be the tip of the iceberg and any gambling, sports and horse included will become subject to these laws.
The main issue is highlighted again by Lacey, his mate was an addict if he was addicted to booze, the dak dak or whatever his vice was his behavior would I assume be the same because he has an illness and yes gambling may have been how it surfaced but it could easily be something else. I know someone who did rehab for gambling only to replace it with another vice
I think the real issue is the recent explosion in availability of being able to bet, the range of markets available, the continual promotion of it in the media and almost the acceptance that with sports and betting go hand in hand now. In the long run I think problem gambling will become a massive issue cause people growing up now will just see it as part and parcel of life but I don't think it should be banned or subject to prohibition just better legislated by the government.
Anyway im off to load up my life savings on federer at $1.03, suck back a few beers and maybe light up a stinkin big cancerous cigar if I win cause it is fun
what really gets on my goat is watching any footy game and these geezers keep coming up with the odds and what's hot etc. not to mention the half time betting report - p### off
i don't know how the afl and arl bosses live with them selfs. it just appalling.
totally sold out the miserable bastards
ps. btw i really like it when they say welcome back after a ad break- I DIDN'T GO ANYWHERE
smoking, pokies
same thing
addictive, money generating, the money spend on the result such as addiction and health are much lower than the income/jobs/tax generated
the majority of crew that get addicted arent wealthy politicians
f'in hate pokies/polies please dont let them come to wa
ockanui spot on
andea 11, that is one shocking pimp from an anonymous individual you should be ashamed
Jesus .. now we got pop-up advertising in da house ... how much they giving ya luv?
i write now having lost $50 it looks on the aussies beating the all blacks
i love playing black jack,love it,i do know the odds are not in my favour but i have fun
yet i have a mate who designs poker machine programs and in his words.... we use the crap music as you say because old peoples minds are like kids, in the sense that kids like nursery rhymes the old people love the music especially in what seems like a big win but it is just a high tune that makes them feel like it is great and a winner 
i then asked about him about not the oldies..... he laughed... most people that gamble on pokies are from low income areas and are not the brightest. he said the music and the graphics appeal to them as well, throw in the chance they might get rich you are on a good program. he then told me you have more chance winning lotto then the major prize while betting the maximum limit..wtf. i think i would much prefer to get wet, have a few beers and nail my missus than siiting in front of a mind numbing box stealing money of me and playing crap tunes
yet i have some smart rich mates who will do the opposite..go figure
For me, I hate to lose money / give money away...
Sports Advertising.... Cigarettes were banned, Beer and other Alcohol moved in as the next biggest sponsors group... That was banned... Betting moved in...
I think Betting Advertising will have to go too....
I think it's a shame... I love Mathematics, and I love to see what odds are on offer, even though I only lay a punt about 2 times per year. I love to see the odds though... And I love to watch the odds move as time progresses....
I guess I can still monitor the odds once they are banned from advertising....
I'm a little bit against banning things though.... Once Betting Advertising is banned, there will be something else to take its place....
Protecting People From Gambling.... Rather than ban the advertising.... Perhaps "all" gamblers need to gamble through either;
- Drivers License
- Government Gambling Card
(both linked to your Tax File Number - Tax File Link is only for a reference point of Annual Salary / Wage...).
Bugger it, that will NEVER WORK! It will only enhance SP Book Making...
Ban Alcohol, or even try and limit alcohol sales to individuals.... The individuals will move straight over to Home Brew Beer, Home Brew Spirits,... MoonShine.... etc etc...
^^^^ That's a funny story Chrispy. I was only responding to Ock's original post... Just read you recent reply now.
about 1hr ago andre11 posted some blatant advertising for gambling sites, first time post and it turns out to be a pimp, must have been deleted by seabreeze management
