Do you agree that big winners should donate to addiction support programs?

[Jating]

The question for gamblers is why?

Of course we will support any addiction programs for our fellow gamblers, but if you ask me if should have the moral obligations, I don't think so. Yes, we understand that gambling addiction is very hard to cure and we might need to seek professional help and it will cost a lot of money. But it's the person who chooses that path and we don't have moral obligations at least that's how I see this things.

[Rubel007]

There is no obligation. Because when a gambler wins he gets money but he has a past history where he can lose a lot. Again, there is no certainty that he will not lose in the future. So if someone is asked to donate then it will not fall under his responsibility. If he is pleased with himself where he donates it will surely show his generosity. No incentives can be collected in any such activity except voluntarily.

[_act_]

No one is obligated to any responsibility in gambling except we wish to do so, if the gambling casinos cannot be responsible for any gamblers experience over gambling, then its not in anyone's position to consider for gambling addiction donation program except they wanted to carry it out on tier own and willingly, we also don't have to win big before we can help, because no amount is too small to give out in helping others.

[Zed0X]

Yeah, they're not required to do such thing. It just looks hypocritical for me to see a big winner donate to a cause that helps the biggest losers. I mean they are one of the reasons why the casino remains open and able to pay them the money they've won.

[bitterguy28]

should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

i believe we all have free will and we should be able to do whatever we want why should we force anyone to give to a charity? doesn’t it defeat the purpose of donating if it was done not by will but by force?

also quite ironic that a big winner of gambling will donate to a cause where they are literally trying to avoid huge gambling as much as possible if one is winning a lot wouldn’t you think that encourages more of gambling?

[$crypto$]

Addiction is actually an impact of oneself, so they should be responsible for themselves, not everyone is responsible for what they feel.

However, if we talk about other things such as caring, then there is nothing wrong with them donating the winnings they get. However, the winnings they get may not be able to cover the money they spend. So the point I want to convey is if you want to donate, please do, if not, there is no problem.

I totally agree with your opinion, gambling addiction is self-inflicted, a gambler's gambling addiction is in no way to blame, because if he gambles carefully, he will not be addicted to gambling, he always has to gamble from a stability. Yes, if he gambles within a certain limit following the rules, he can gamble without becoming addicted. Otherwise he will lose everything later in addiction.

Yes, we can't blame others for the addiction they feel, even though they may see an advertisement or an influencer promoting gambling, but all decisions are in our own hands.

That should be what we realize from the start, that's why before jumping into the world of gambling we must be able to understand what the impacts of gambling are and how to avoid them. There are forms of prevention that we must do from the start.

[summonerrk]

Well, I believe that winners donating to addiction support programs is a a good idea, as it helps address the negative impact gambling can have on individuals and society. Since gambling can lead to addiction for many, those who win could contribute to balancing out some of the harm caused. However, I understand why others might disagree. Some people feel that winners should be free to use their money however they choose and shouldn't be obligated to solve problems they didn’t directly cause...
What do you think—should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

I think that casinos should support funds or hospitals for addicted players as much as possible. After all, they are the ones who profit from the guys who lose all their money in casinos or betting. Therefore, it is not the players themselves who should donate money for this, but the casinos and bookmakers.

[Agbe]

Well, I believe that winners donating to addiction support programs is a a good idea, as it helps address the negative impact gambling can have on individuals and society. Since gambling can lead to addiction for many, those who win could contribute to balancing out some of the harm caused. However, I understand why others might disagree. Some people feel that winners should be free to use their money however they choose and shouldn't be obligated to solve problems they didn’t directly cause...
What do you think—should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

Well since it was really not mandatory I think it is always up to the said winner to either donate or not. They are not obliged to do so unless they are willing to share the blessings and luck they've got. It is not a responsibility but the will to help others is a bonus.

Yeah I totally agree it should be on their own accord it's not something that they should be forced to do, but it's part of a way of giving to the community, there are people out there that are affected by gambling addiction and this has led to a lot of suicides. Reaching out to this people with this support programs can actually save lives, moreover what's the point of having money if you can't use it to make an impact in the society? Not only gambling winners can donate to this but every other person that's financially capable can also support the movement

[Rubel007]

Well, I believe that winners donating to addiction support programs is a a good idea, as it helps address the negative impact gambling can have on individuals and society. Since gambling can lead to addiction for many, those who win could contribute to balancing out some of the harm caused. However, I understand why others might disagree. Some people feel that winners should be free to use their money however they choose and shouldn't be obligated to solve problems they didn’t directly cause...
What do you think—should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

I think that casinos should support funds or hospitals for addicted players as much as possible. After all, they are the ones who profit from the guys who lose all their money in casinos or betting. Therefore, it is not the players themselves who should donate money for this, but the casinos and bookmakers.

Any such act of service would be appreciated. A gambler is sometimes winning and sometimes losing that make him unable to donate. On the other hand, a casino company can be said to have passive income opportunities. He can regularly donate a portion of his profits to a charity if he wants. No need to make any rules for this but the goodwill of a casino owner is sufficient. I've heard before that physical casinos offer free meals to gamblers. Although this is a trick of their business. However, if a gambler were to take any health risks, it would certainly attract special attention to gamblers if they took measures to treat them.

[summonerrk]

Well, I believe that winners donating to addiction support programs is a a good idea, as it helps address the negative impact gambling can have on individuals and society. Since gambling can lead to addiction for many, those who win could contribute to balancing out some of the harm caused. However, I understand why others might disagree. Some people feel that winners should be free to use their money however they choose and shouldn't be obligated to solve problems they didn’t directly cause...
What do you think—should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

I think that casinos should support funds or hospitals for addicted players as much as possible. After all, they are the ones who profit from the guys who lose all their money in casinos or betting. Therefore, it is not the players themselves who should donate money for this, but the casinos and bookmakers.

Any such act of service would be appreciated. A gambler is sometimes winning and sometimes losing that make him unable to donate. On the other hand, a casino company can be said to have passive income opportunities. He can regularly donate a portion of his profits to a charity if he wants. No need to make any rules for this but the goodwill of a casino owner is sufficient. I've heard before that physical casinos offer free meals to gamblers. Although this is a trick of their business. However, if a gambler were to take any health risks, it would certainly attract special attention to gamblers if they took measures to treat them.

From casino owners, free food looks more like a way to attract more people to the casino, if I understand you correctly. In any case, I believe that it is necessary to legislate deductions from casinos to combat gambling addiction

[Legion]

Well, I believe that winners donating to addiction support programs is a a good idea, as it helps address the negative impact gambling can have on individuals and society. Since gambling can lead to addiction for many, those who win could contribute to balancing out some of the harm caused. However, I understand why others might disagree. Some people feel that winners should be free to use their money however they choose and shouldn't be obligated to solve problems they didn’t directly cause...
What do you think—should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

I think that casinos should support funds or hospitals for addicted players as much as possible. After all, they are the ones who profit from the guys who lose all their money in casinos or betting. Therefore, it is not the players themselves who should donate money for this, but the casinos and bookmakers.

Any such act of service would be appreciated. A gambler is sometimes winning and sometimes losing that make him unable to donate. On the other hand, a casino company can be said to have passive income opportunities. He can regularly donate a portion of his profits to a charity if he wants. No need to make any rules for this but the goodwill of a casino owner is sufficient. I've heard before that physical casinos offer free meals to gamblers. Although this is a trick of their business. However, if a gambler were to take any health risks, it would certainly attract special attention to gamblers if they took measures to treat them.

From casino owners, free food looks more like a way to attract more people to the casino, if I understand you correctly. In any case, I believe that it is necessary to legislate deductions from casinos to combat gambling addiction

I think It is essential for the casinos to discharge their social responsibility, which, in part, means that the policies should give directions to the gambling education and prevention programs. That is why investing some part of their revenues into these programs, casinos can not only assist people facing this problem, but also become more popular within the population. Such support can be a good reference for other industries and prove that business and work on the betterment of society’s conditions are not opposed.

[bisdak40]

Donation is something you give to something like an organization to help them. Donation should not be mandatory; it is up to them on what they want to do with their winnings. It is not their responsibility, but it would be good if they want to help the addiction support programs. donating should not be mandatory but engage them to donate if they want to help those in the addiction support programs.

[pawel7777]

Well, I believe that winners donating to addiction support programs is a a good idea, as it helps address the negative impact gambling can have on individuals and society. Since gambling can lead to addiction for many, those who win could contribute to balancing out some of the harm caused. However, I understand why others might disagree. Some people feel that winners should be free to use their money however they choose and shouldn't be obligated to solve problems they didn’t directly cause...
What do you think—should gambling winners donate a small part of their winnings to addiction support programs, or is it not really their responsibility?

That's a bizarre idea to be honest.
The fact that someone wins, doesn't mean he makes a profit. Most of the winners would still lose long-term, and they could also be the ones who struggle with addiction.
If someone bears the entire risk of losing themselves, they have no moral obligation to share a portion of their winning. Just like there shouldn't be any income tax on winnings unless you can also deduct your losses from the taxable amount.

If anything, we could argue that it's the casinos that should be making such donations (and I think some of them do).