How about paying to get into the casino, even if it's just for a look? That's if you are Singaporean, free if you are a tourist.
I thought that was a good idea. Mr Liow said it should have been more expensive. Many people think it's ridiculous.
We've been to Las Vegas countless times for free stays. Mr Liow got to gamble in the evenings when AN and I go to bed. The first time he started playing, he would not part with more than USD$50 and would only spend hours at the jackpot. He would come back at the time he promised to.
And then, the more often we went, the more often he played, the braver he got. If not God-fearing, I am sure he will need professional help quitting soon.
Good thing is, once we are out of Vegas, we are 'safe'. There are only 2 casinos in Tucson to our knowledge and there are no reasons for him to spend any time there (not as if there was a theme park AN and I can go to while he go 'try his luck'). But for the other guys who did not come with their families, it's a good way to pass time. And I hear some 'spend' a lot on gambling..
Once you start, you can not stop.
In those days, gambling hobbyists need to travel to Genting Highlands to gamble. There are already established gambling 'dens' in Singapore, legal or not, conveniently located where gamblers know. And then we all hear of someone who borrows from loansharks, gets their family into trouble and life has never been the same again.
What is paying S$100 to enter a Casino? For those who have never been in one and are not willing to pay to enter, they are saved from the possibilities of never being able to stop again. Gambling hobbyists will pay, so be it. They need a different sort of help, something on a higher level to get them to stop anyway. One less new player, one less victim. The casino is not located where we can easily forget about going. It's where EVERYONE is going to have fun. So go, have fun. Good and clean fun that the whole family can enjoy together!
I thought that was a good idea. Mr Liow said it should have been more expensive. Many people think it's ridiculous.
We've been to Las Vegas countless times for free stays. Mr Liow got to gamble in the evenings when AN and I go to bed. The first time he started playing, he would not part with more than USD$50 and would only spend hours at the jackpot. He would come back at the time he promised to.
And then, the more often we went, the more often he played, the braver he got. If not God-fearing, I am sure he will need professional help quitting soon.
Good thing is, once we are out of Vegas, we are 'safe'. There are only 2 casinos in Tucson to our knowledge and there are no reasons for him to spend any time there (not as if there was a theme park AN and I can go to while he go 'try his luck'). But for the other guys who did not come with their families, it's a good way to pass time. And I hear some 'spend' a lot on gambling..
Once you start, you can not stop.
In those days, gambling hobbyists need to travel to Genting Highlands to gamble. There are already established gambling 'dens' in Singapore, legal or not, conveniently located where gamblers know. And then we all hear of someone who borrows from loansharks, gets their family into trouble and life has never been the same again.
What is paying S$100 to enter a Casino? For those who have never been in one and are not willing to pay to enter, they are saved from the possibilities of never being able to stop again. Gambling hobbyists will pay, so be it. They need a different sort of help, something on a higher level to get them to stop anyway. One less new player, one less victim. The casino is not located where we can easily forget about going. It's where EVERYONE is going to have fun. So go, have fun. Good and clean fun that the whole family can enjoy together!
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