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[Kevin]

What are your opinions on casinos. Being I live on the MS coast they have casinos here and I know lots of people that go to them. I do not gamble at them I work to hard to give my money to those places. I know people that work at them and there are many horror stories about casinos. Lots of drugs,prostitution,people losing all they have, etc. But I know some people that go every now and then just for the purpose of getting out and going to do something. I feel that they are nothing more but an upclass bar with endless amounts of money.

[bowlbyx]

when i was in the army i was stationed in korea.  they had casinos in the px, well out back.  i had insomnia i used to watch people play for hours.  its helped me to sleep.  went a few times here, i dont have a answer.

david

[Mickyd]

Lots of drugs,prostitution,people losing all they have, etc. But I know some people that go every now and then just for the purpose of getting out and going to do something. I feel that they are nothing more but an upclass bar with endless amounts of money.

I would say that you have answered your own question.

[Kevin]

Yes, I realize that I answered my own question but I was wanting another opinion on it. I know people that are dear to me and I try to talk to them but they cant see the fault in it. I was just making sure that my thoughts on these casinos arent one sided and just my take on them. The  people that I do know I am very close to and I do believe that they are literally addicted to it. I believe it is a srong an addiction just as anything else.Just another lust of the flesh.

[Mickyd]

Yes, I realize that I answered my own question but I was wanting another opinion on it. I know people that are dear to me and I try to talk to them but they cant see the fault in it. I was just making sure that my thoughts on these casinos arent one sided and just my take on them. The  people that I do know I am very close to and I do believe that they are literally addicted to it. I believe it is a srong an addiction just as anything else.Just another lust of the flesh.

Sorry Kevin...I didn't mean to sound cold.

It is a stong addiction. I have been to casinos before and lost a few hard earned dollars. Personally, I think as long as you don't let it control your life, I don't see that much wrong with it. However, there are much better ways to spend your money.

[Kevin]

Mickyd, I didnt take it that way my brother. You know that I value your opinion.

[Falconn003]

though i ocassionaly do participate and have won. i do not like gambling in any sort, intising but the odds are always bad.

they do not call las vegas sin city for just kicks, the bad elements follow the green backs anywhere.

Rodger

[eutychus]

Jesus would probly have hung out at the casinos :wink:

[dogcombat]

LAS VEGAS??  I thought it was LOST WAGES.

[jennie]

Hey ya'll, Put your seat belts on boys because this pastor's wife has been to a casino!!! You all know our church bunch isn't like the traditional so it didn't cause the world to burst into flames because a minister's wife had gone there!!!! I had a ball and it was so funny too. We don't have much money but this time I splurged . I took my $20.00 bill I had kept for a while and that was what I was going to use at the casino. I didn't know what I was doing so the little "pit man" had to tell me to go to a window to get some of those pieces you play with. There were people at that window getting way up in the thousands of dollars worth of those playing pieces! I gave the cashier my bill and he asked me what was I going to do with that. I told him I wanted as many little pieces as that would get me. I played all evening with my $20.00 worth. My favorite game was where you touched the screen when cards came up and if you won a little leprachaun(?) would jump up and down. There were lots of little granny ladies in there and they would just run you over with their walkers if you got in their way or started to sit down at a machine they had been watching. Sometimes I would get little playing pieces that would come out of a hole when you win. So I played till I had used up all of them. It was fun!

[Kevin]

Jennie, I have family that works at them. When you said that about the old ladies in walkers I thought of some of the things that they told me. People get on the slot machines and they will wet themselves because they dont want to give up there machine. One time an old man didnt want to give up his machine so he messed himself. The stories just goes on. I feel for these people that have these strong addictions to these places. I guess they can be fun if you can control it. People with addictive personalities should stay far from them.

[dogcombat]

In truth Kevin, I find casinos are like everything else.  Someone will be addicted to them.  I play the lottery on ocassion, but I used to be a pac man a holic at the arcades.  Name something, and you'll have no trouble finding someone who can't say no.  The thing to consider, is when that little voice inside you says WALK AWAY!! then don't hesitate.


CHes

[Chris R]

This verse should sum it up dont ya all think?

Mar 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
 
We are not to be of this world or the riches it can bring us. Gambling is just a means to this end.

Chris R

[jennie]

Hey again, You all are right  even though Ihad fun they can be dangerous places for some.  I have an uncle that should never go there because he does have a gambling problem. Once he starts , it just runs out of control.

[jennie]

We've been to porchville too! Since we live down south we have a front porch all across the front of the house and a back porch too. You can catch the sunrise as it comes over the mountains and then you can go out back and catch the sunset. It's a great place to go!

[hillsbororiver]

Never been much for casino's although I have been to a few and have played a bit on cruise ships as well, my gambling days are in the past but I really used to enjoy the Horse Track or play the greyhounds, just like a casino the atmosphere can be enticing with a hint of riches to be had, just a race away or a pull on the lever of a one armed bandit (why do you think they call it that?), or the draw of a card can put easy money in your pocket, yeah right. The odds are WAY against you my friend.

Although I believe moderation in all things, it especially holds true here I think, if and when we reach a certain point in our walk the desire to gamble is something that just melts away, the desire to gain easy money is not quite as important as wasting it trying. I do not believe it is truly evil unless it is taking money away from the family, and they are suffering. On the other hand feeding the greedy beast will not help us to grow in the spirit as much as taking that same money and helping someone in need, now there is a no risk winner, even if the person misuses the money it is something they will have to answer for and the blessing you receive is better than money in the bank.

A few years back I was in Detroit visiting family, my 75 year old Aunt (since deceased) who was a feisty quick witted and fun loving lady was with me and a few cousins having lunch when her parish priest (catholic) showed up, my Aunt Mary was the Activities Committee Chairperson at her church and the priest stated to her, "I see you have scheduled another bus trip to the Windsor Casino" (right across the Detroit River)! He was wearing a broad smile when he asked her "what's up with you and these gambling junkets?" "Seems like every senior activity is either at the racetrack or the casino." (he is still smiling waiting for the volcano to erupt) she jumps up from her chair and says "hey you should be thanking me for getting these old folks out of the house, every time I try organizing a trip to the museum or zoo or something like that nobody signs up, as soon as they hear we are going to the track or casino the bus is filled 5 minutes after mass. If you think you can do a better job have a go at it." The priest was still smiling when he said "I knew I shouldn't have brought it up." "You're darn right" was her reply.

Loved that woman.

Joe

[sunset_drama_king]

I could see how gambling could be a huge addiction and make you lose everything too, but thankfully I have no money at all, so it's ok even if I wanted to get into it.   I'd be safe, but it would be boring just standing there watching everyone else play with a dollar in quarters to last me the night, then I'd go home and wish I didn't bother....so I'll just save myself the trouble and stay home FIRST and keep my dollar  

Ok I feel better   :lol:

- Brett