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» Migisi - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by redback:
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They've lost all their money on poker machines which are in every pub and club.
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From my observations, an addict will gamble on the weather if there was no game machine handy. I've seen betting pools on how much snow will accumulate by a certain hour, or the date the snow will fly first. And out here in the farm community, they hold what's called "Cow Plop". It's hilarious. They paint squares in a cow pasture, and bet on which square the cow will poop in first. So, it's not the presence of a ~casino~ that poses a problem for a gambling addict.
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But doncha think 'the all or nothing approach' or 'get rid of the others first' approach is unkind on decisionmakers?
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Unkind, and unfun.

-- posted by Migisi

» redback - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by Migisi:

We only have 6 casinos in Australia. Maybe the term is copyrighted. Without even getting to the casino, Wednesday's news reported that gamblers where I live lost more than $196 million last year compared to only $8 million in one of the rich suburbs. I love the way behaviour is measured & monitored! Kinda like Titanic watching. "Yep...she's still sinking!" came the cry.

Any cries of anguish are drowned out by BINGO!!! from the local Catholic hall.

My hide aint worth much so instead I'll bet YOUR life on it staying with us while ever casinos et al pay hefty taxes to the conflicting interests of the State. That's right...from today smoking is banned in ALL indoor areas and we all know the non-smokers don't gamble the rent away, don't we. But then...they DO bet on flies crawling up walls for a lesser payout.

-- posted by redback

» Migisi - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by redback:
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gamblers where I live lost more than $196 million last year compared to only $8 million in one of the rich suburbs.
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Seems the poor gambler looks to gaming for a 'get rich quick' remedy. In desparation to lift him/her self out of poverty? But they'll never beat the odds. Lady Luck shows up occasionally merely to keep them coming back for another hand. But the house always wins, and the obsessive gambler always loses.
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The rich folk gamble, but differently... the stock market being their gaming casino.

-- posted by Migisi

» Migisi - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by redback:
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That's right...from today smoking is banned in ALL indoor areas and we all know the non-smokers don't gamble the rent away, don't we. But then...they DO bet on flies crawling up walls for a lesser payout.
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Same smoking ban goes into effect in my state in January. Sigh. I guess the nonsmokers will be breathing easier as they gamble their paycheck away in the casinos.

-- posted by Migisi

» redback - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by Migisi:

Tis curious. A great wailing and gnashing of teeth until they realised a smokefree environment may bring families...and MORE money. They reckon the smokers will be blocking the doors so we don't want kiddies skidding on piles of butts onto their butts claiming compo.

But gambling lines blur a bit here. The 2008 Catholic World Youth Day with the Popemobile will be held at Royal Randwick, our premier racecourse. 500,000 expected from all parts of the globe gambling on the fact the taxpayer may foot the bill for lost gambling over the 5 days.

-- posted by redback

» Migisi - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by redback:

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gambling on the fact the taxpayer may foot the bill for lost gambling over the 5 days.
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Let the Vatican can foot the bill. The Pope can afford it.

-- posted by Migisi

» redback - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by Migisi:

I very much doubt the taxpayer will escape unscathed. The corporation trading as the Catholic Church of Australia pays a percentage of its profits to Rome. A part of the Catholic gamble is to get zero truancy like the Pentecostals are doing here ie more bums on seats.

We currently have about 5000(?) sailors off the Kitty Hawk here for 5 days or so so rumours are rife they'll overspend while they're here. They won't be gambling on getting fair dinkum good ol Aussie hospitality as its a given. But it'd be silly not to bump up the prices on everything while they're here. The gamble in the quick buck.

-- posted by redback

» Migisi - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by redback:

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The corporation trading as the Catholic Church of Australia
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Hee hee... the Catholic 'corporation'. Ain't that the truth!
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But it'd be silly not to bump up the prices on everything while they're here. The gamble in the quick buck.
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What's the exchange rate for the American dollar in OZ these days? Might be good reason to bump up prices - just to break even?

-- posted by Migisi

» redback - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by Migisi:

I don't know when it dropped 'Roman' from its title nor the reason, but the Catholic Church of Australia along with other denominations here are in fact registered corporations with their "own" specific legislation.

Time was $US1 = $AUD2. Now, it's closer: $AUS1 = 86 US cents. They'll surely blame the exchange rate for high prices but tell your sailors to shop at Woollies instead. The fact is, locals get stung with the high prices too.

We have Japanese tourists gullible enough to pay to have their photos taken with an Opera House backdrop. They're told it's an australian Government charge. It's actually charged by the Japanese tour leaders BTW, not us.

-- posted by redback

» Migisi - Soft Gambling

In response to Soft Gambling posted by redback:
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Catholic Church of Australia along with other denominations here are in fact registered corporations with their "own" specific legislation.
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Churches are registered here too - filed with the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt religious orgs.
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The fact is, locals get stung with the high prices too.
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Always. But... aren't the 'local' business owners the ones who raise the prices?
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It's actually charged by the Japanese tour leaders BTW, not us.
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You mean a tour guide would scam a tourist? Never! (sarcasm and big wink)

-- posted by Migisi