Gambling Stigma

April 26, 2009

The New York Times reports that Game Stigma is the industry’s fault. Adults alike will not admit in their social circles that they spend time online playing games, including online gambling. The industry has to look at better marketing strategies for online games and gambling.

Why then the stigma associated with gambling and sex? In the past religion had all to do with it as our cultures were controlled by the church. And although religion has it’s place in society, if you did not comply to the rules of your church and listen to the preachers, you were an outcast. Preachers would drill the fact that a tenth of your income belonged to them, when you failed to do so; you and your family were possessed by evil. How would these people find work to support their families? Well, they became entrepreneurs and started making money with games, gambling and sex. Seeing as they were already outcast from their society, it did not matter how their money was made. People from the church would pay for these services and gambling, but the church would tell their members to stay away from these evil people and degrade their means of survival. One could not afford to be seen associating with these businesses or people, therefore it was all done in the dark where one would not be spotted. These religions were the driving force behind our cultures and if you did not agree with the teachings, you were either a communist or an atheist!

Betting was something introduced many millennia ago and evolved to a very stable and sound business ventures, as we know it to be today. Needless to say that the people behind the industry then, were the social outcasts and communists. Also, in the past games, gambling, betting and sex was associated together as there was money to be made, and people rising up to do business, was not concerned about the church! They wanted to make money!
Things have changed over the past few decades. Prostitution and adult entertainment are no longer part of each other. In recent years we see that each has become an industry on it’s own, and are regulated by different departments in government with their own set of rules and control. Gambling has become entertainment for all, and yes, including families. One can book a suite at Sun International for the whole family. Children will be looked after by trained adults while parents roam hall after hall in search of their big break.

Today, the stigma remains. If you gamble, you are also into adult entertainment of the sexual nature as well. We know this to be a false assumption, as it no longer trades together as one business. How do we rid our self of this stigma? Well, it all starts with us in the gaming industry and individuals that prefer to gamble rather than put themselves at risk in the sex industry.

For individuals that do experience problems with addiction to gambling, the industry has many methods available for one to consult with. Like any addiction in the form of drugs, alcohol, sex and gambling, it remains the responsibility of the individual to seek help. It is not the fault of the industry! Let’s vote together to promote good business and sound practices, rather than condemn!

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