There are many cases around the world that gambling has caused many families to be in debts, suicides and even broken up family. Gamblers were addicted to gambling because of the high returns of each game. Whenever they win, they would have a great satisfaction and bet higher each time until they lose all their money. However, they will not give up easily. They would feel that they were just unlucky on that day and would win back what they have lost. Thus, they would borrow money from their family members or worst still from loan sharks resulting them to be in debts. When they are in debts, they will add burden to the family members which may worsen their family ties. In the worst scenario, gamblers would commit suicides so as to escape from the problem but it actually causes more grievances and burden to the family. Often, the people who really suffer from ‘problem gambling’ aren’t the gamblers but their families.
What measures are taken?
The government noticed the issues that was being raised and made certain measurement. The government made all Singaporean to purchase a levy of SGD$100 in order to enter the Casino. It would make Singaporean think twice again about going to the Casino as they would have to pay to get in.
The government also made several advertisements through the media to alert Singaporean that if gambling have brought harm and affect family, they have crossed their line and should go for counseling to understand their own problem and stop it.
Its okay to treat gambling as a game and pass time like how most Chinese does during Chinese New Year. However, when people scrimp on basic needs to fund their gambling, it would become a serious problem. Gambling should not become a factor that destroys a family.
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