Should betting companies invest in rehabilitation centres?

[LogitechMouse]

I think betting companies should invest in rehabilitation centres. They should be mandated by government to erect rehabilitation centres because gambling addicts are growing in their numbers on a daily basis.

I also think that gambling addicts need special kind of rehabilitation different from the kind of rehabilitation other mentally unstable people need. So in my opinion there should be rehabilitation centres dedicated to only gambling addicts and it should be funded by gambling companies.

The question is, will the government mandate them?

Come to think of it. If these casino owners build rehabilitation centers, that might affect their revenue because there will be lesser gamblers already since most of the addicted ones will get recovered and might not want to gamble anymore. Lesser gamblers = lesser revenue for the casino, and lesser casino = lesser tax to pay for the government. The government will be affected negatively, and I know that it's inhumane, but that's how business works and there's nothing that we can do about it.

Luckily, there are still rehabilitation centers that are being built although they aren't affiliated with the casino owners.

[DragonF]

The betting company is not liable for any gambler who is addicted. Betting sites always provide responsible gambling guidelines and advise gamblers to bet responsibly, and gamblers who become addicted are held accountable for their irresponsibility. So, requiring betting sites to invest in rehabilitation centers forces them to support a problem that they did not create.

The fact that so many gamblers maintain control over their gambling habits suggests that addiction is a choice. If it were the betting site's fault, every gambler would be addicted because the betting site would profit more if all gamblers were addicted, but fortunately, this is not the case.

[bitbit97]

I dont think that betting companies should invest in rehabilitation centers because betting companies are not responsible for one persons greed or wrongly takes decisions. Its persons own decision to start gambling, to continue and to spend money. It is enough that they warn about addiction. Otherwise every other company, business or activity must be responsible for all negative that might happen. Sport must invest in hospitals because people get injured. Food companies must invest in stadiums and sport, because people can get fat. It will be an endless list.

[Didia Sofunichi]

well giving back to the comunity is the least they can do to help the people affected by their business. its going to help them when thry fund these addicted gamblers.

and at the same time the casino can once again advertise. i'm sure theyd be adding their company as they sponsor the rehabilitation center.

Good initiatives, it should be tagged cooperate social responsibility, after all they make so much money from gamblers. Betting is a big industry and I agree that they should as well give back to the society

[Didia Sofunichi]

I don't think so because in the site of every gambling company there's a written down notice telling people to gamble responsible that is a very good way of telling them to be careful when betting and that they should have self control over their gambling escapes  so it's not by force that gambling companies force customers to gamble and get to a stage of getting addicted so mandating gambling companies to building rehabilitation centers is out of place and is not in order as every gambling is plus eighteen years and above so should have the mental capacity to control his or her activities

Even in companies that warn and strictly implements safety still has HMO for their workers. I agree that people have been warned but you cannot ignore completely that betting poses lots of risk and as such there's need to put rehabilitation facilities on ground

[bitterguy28]

I think betting companies should invest in rehabilitation centres. They should be mandated by government to erect rehabilitation centres because gambling addicts are growing in their numbers on a daily basis.

i don’t think so i mean why is it their responsibility? lol

it’s like a cigarette company having a lung center it’s contradicting i do think that there should be rehabilitation centers for gambling addicts but it doesn’t have to be gambling companies to make one or invest in if they do it’s like they are acknowledging how bad gambling can get which i know a lot of companies do not want to

we have always known that there are risks so the moment you start gambling that choice is yours and the responsibility no longer lies on the company

[Didia Sofunichi]

How can you think that? Gambling companies will always need gamblers so that the bookies' income will not stop... if there are no gamblers, the casino will not get money... building a gambling rehabilitation center is something that no casino will ever do... they need money and of course they need more gamblers to enrich themselves.

If you see a rehabilitation center for people who are addicted to gambling and it was built by one of the casinos, believe me that it is just something that is engineered and will definitely not last long....

The rehabilitation centres or facilities won't gamblers from gambling vafter all hospitals don't stop people from falling sick after treatment. The rehabilitation facilities will help gamblers fight addiction. If all gamblers are responsible gamblers casino companies will still make so much money

[pieppiep]

How can you think that? Gambling companies will always need gamblers so that the bookies' income will not stop... if there are no gamblers, the casino will not get money... building a gambling rehabilitation center is something that no casino will ever do... they need money and of course they need more gamblers to enrich themselves.

If you see a rehabilitation center for people who are addicted to gambling and it was built by one of the casinos, believe me that it is just something that is engineered and will definitely not last long....

The rehabilitation centres or facilities won't gamblers from gambling vafter all hospitals don't stop people from falling sick after treatment. The rehabilitation facilities will help gamblers fight addiction. If all gamblers are responsible gamblers casino companies will still make so much money

Yes, Rehabilitation is not a place that can change personality and stop a person from such vices directly but offers assistance so that a person has some cheque on his actions. As it is mentioned earlier, whenever a person has to undo something, which has become fairly habitual, the environment plays an essential role in this phase. Still, the last conclusion relates to oneself, to decide if it is high time to change something or just fall back into the previous sinful way. This means that if all the participants in this activity are fully aware of the repercussions for making any decision, then fairness would be achieved without any of them feeling that they are dealt an unjust raw deal. The worst of all is how one can go on living a calmer life without stumbling at something which is hard to avert.

[target]

How can you think that? Gambling companies will always need gamblers so that the bookies' income will not stop... if there are no gamblers, the casino will not get money... building a gambling rehabilitation center is something that no casino will ever do... they need money and of course they need more gamblers to enrich themselves.

If you see a rehabilitation center for people who are addicted to gambling and it was built by one of the casinos, believe me that it is just something that is engineered and will definitely not last long....

The rehabilitation centres or facilities won't gamblers from gambling vafter all hospitals don't stop people from falling sick after treatment. The rehabilitation facilities will help gamblers fight addiction. If all gamblers are responsible gamblers casino companies will still make so much money

Yes, Rehabilitation is not a place that can change personality and stop a person from such vices directly but offers assistance so that a person has some cheque on his actions. As it is mentioned earlier, whenever a person has to undo something, which has become fairly habitual, the environment plays an essential role in this phase. Still, the last conclusion relates to oneself, to decide if it is high time to change something or just fall back into the previous sinful way. This means that if all the participants in this activity are fully aware of the repercussions for making any decision, then fairness would be achieved without any of them feeling that they are dealt an unjust raw deal. The worst of all is how one can go on living a calmer life without stumbling at something which is hard to avert.

While its true that rehab couldn't change a person, the habit will be stopped even for a while and this could become permanent when the addict get used to the feeling that its okay not to do it anymore.

Its just a matter of getting the addict out the rabit hole. And then replace the habit of something new that could change his life style. There will be a good life ahead despite how badly they made it in the past.

[bisdak40]

In my country, the regulator have been actively warning to gamble moderately and its them that provide center for rehabilitation, its their responsibility as far as I know.

The casinos are likely just contributing funds for it. But this is just for formality. Casino is their business and that you can't expect them to give warning to stop gambling. When a person already needs rehabilitation it already meant he lost large amount of money and ruined his life.

It is good to know that there are rehabilitation centers for gambling addicts in your country as in my country there are none that i know of though they warned everyone to gamble moderately but for me warning is not enough for a person not to become addicted to gambling.

[robelneo]

I think betting companies should invest in rehabilitation centres. They should be mandated by government to erect rehabilitation centres because gambling addicts are growing in their numbers on a daily basis.

That will discourage casinos from doing business with countries with that kind of policy; its enough that they flag their users that they think are going overboard and warn their users about the harm of getting addicted to gambling.

I also think that gambling addicts need special kind of rehabilitation different from the kind of rehabilitation other mentally unstable people need. So in my opinion there should be rehabilitation centres dedicated to only gambling addicts and it should be funded by gambling companies

There are rehabilitation facilities that are dedicated to gambling addiction because every addiction has different cases and specialties, but it costs a lot of money, and I doubt if the casinos can keep up with that, Sometimes casinos also incur losses in their operation.

[bitbit97]

In my country, the regulator have been actively warning to gamble moderately and its them that provide center for rehabilitation, its their responsibility as far as I know.

The casinos are likely just contributing funds for it. But this is just for formality. Casino is their business and that you can't expect them to give warning to stop gambling. When a person already needs rehabilitation it already meant he lost large amount of money and ruined his life.

It is good to know that there are rehabilitation centers for gambling addicts in your country as in my country there are none that i know of though they warned everyone to gamble moderately but for me warning is not enough for a person not to become addicted to gambling.

I think warning people about addiction and other problems of excess gambling is enough. Adults must be responsible for their actions. For me it is enough to be warned, I dont want someone to intrude in my life and teach me how to live, give advices what I can do or what not. When I gamble, I dont want something or someone to be like a non-stop alarm, telling me about addiction. When I am about to gamble, this means I have already measured risks and took a decision to start. And if casinos starts to invest in rehabs, this will only show that the business they are doing is already harmful. Bad impact on an image.

[bayu7adi]

There are rehabilitation facilities that are dedicated to gambling addiction because every addiction has different cases and specialties, but it costs a lot of money, and I doubt if the casinos can keep up with that, Sometimes casinos also incur losses in their operation.

Casinos will close if they lose, and if they keep printing money, they will stay and survive... the building will be more luxurious, the services will be more numerous, the games displayed will be more varied... yes, a casino that has survived for more than 2 years, it is very positive that the casino is not losing money even though many people have won big prizes at the casino....

some casino , easy to make 1 big winner to advertise, and it is very easy to cover with the 10,000 losers they also make... yes, bookies don't want to lose, so the casino can operate to pay its employees...

The casino is actually able to build a place for rehabilitation.. but that will only reduce its income because many people will start to hate gambling if the building is built... even when you go to a casino, especially in Vegas... you won't see a clock there, because they want you to spend your time in the casino without remembering the time.

[robelneo]

The casino is actually able to build a place for rehabilitation.. but that will only reduce its income because many people will start to hate gambling if the building is built...

I would like to add that if casinos are commissioned to build rehabilitation centers and maintain them free for those who become addicted to gambling, gamblers will have a reason to gamble more because they have free rehabilitation facilities that the casinos put up. Now that will encourage gamblers to gamble more because they will not have to shoulder the cost of getting rehabilitated; they need not worry about that.

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I think betting companies should invest in rehabilitation centres. They should be mandated by government to erect rehabilitation centres because gambling addicts are growing in their numbers on a daily basis.

I also think that gambling addicts need special kind of rehabilitation different from the kind of rehabilitation other mentally unstable people need. So in my opinion there should be rehabilitation centres dedicated to only gambling addicts and it should be funded by gambling companies.

Your thinking is really good and rehabilitation should be done for addicted gamblers, but I have doubts about how many gambling companies will do these things.
Because if they do this, gambling companies will reduce their own revenue. And I don't think they will make any investment to reduce their own revenue. And even if some gambling platforms do this, they will have a positive marketing purpose behind it, but how effective they will keep it is actually doubtful for me.