Specific Purpose: To find out my audience’s opinion about casinos being illegalized in the United States. Thesis statement: Casinos should be illegalized in the United States because they promote various negative vices. Organizational Pattern: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Introduction (Attention) i. Attention-Getting Device-Has casinos led to the improvement of integrity of the people involved in it? Has it made them have a high social worth in the society that they have become role models and which type of people are the casinos associated with? ii. Introduce the topic-Illegalizing Casinos In the United States will promote the cultural values instilled on the United States people by their founding fathers. iii. Demonstrating the importance-If casinos were to be illegalized, since it is a form of gambling, the United States would be a country with a more ethical and united people. Gambling is always viewed as a genuine way of robbing people and they also promote vices that make people lose their lives or end up frustrated and unproductive in life. iv. Preview of Main Points- I will discuss about the origin of casinos, why they were formed and its contribution in the United States and its impact on the people who are participating in it. Body 1. Need: The impacts arising from Casinos in the United States are felt everywhere in the country a. The audience needs to understand that there was a main purpose and reason as to why casinos arose in the first place. 1. This was a way by which the rich settled their debts with the other people in the society a. The rich felt that they were beyond the local courts way back in the United States (RSC,2011) b. This always ended badly where someone would bet someone else’s wife or valuable pro... ... middle of paper ... ... has illustrated the various vices propagated by the casinos therefore has fallen in line to agree to the statement that the Casinos should be illegalized. Since the United States is considered to have gang mob or controlled Casinos, there illegalization will control the mob sources of revenue, which is important in cubing crime. Concluding device: The impact of Casinos to the society has a chilling effect on the people and they should be illegalized to promote a peaceful nation It is therefore my humble request that possibility is the main driving goal. We should say no to crime mobs and abolish frustrations caused by the rich, powerful and influential in the society. Time has come where we should walk our talk and illegalize casinos from the soil of the United States. The time for proposals and arguments is over and implementation should take place on this issue.
The second threat is many states are legalizing or planning to legalize commercial casino gambling. Unlike Native American casinos commercial casinos turn over a large share of their profit to the cities and states in taxes.
Gambling... Who does not like to gamble? People play lotteries, bet on sport games or try their luck on slot machines with a thought to win some amount of money. In fact, this excitement for gambling can be seen even from early ages; for example, ancient Egyptians used to play dice in 2000 BC or the first casinos opened their doors to customers during the Greeco-Roman period ( Whittaker and Cushman 1 ). Nowadays casino industry is a large business in the United States that brings high revenues and offers various entertainment that attracts people from different areas. So just recently residents and visitors of Worcester, Wicomico and surrounding counties got a great opportunity to try themselves in a new Ocean Downs casino that came into operation couple months ago. Ocean Downs casino is an excellent benefit to the community that helps to improve the economic and social status of the county and also serves as a great entertainment for the adult population.
Gambling can have adverse effects on the social welfare of many individuals and families. Gambling can increase the number of individuals and families dealing with gambling addiction and exploit individuals and families who are economically disadvantaged. Under such circumstances, not all forms of gambling should be legalized. This is clear evidence that gambling revenue allocated for Texas schools is not worth the negative effects associated with gambling. Education is a valuable source of growth for all citizens in a community, no one in society can truly grow if one part of society is left
Jobs created by casinos also have a positive impact on the economy in local communities surrounding casinos, as well as, the states that legalize gambling. Texas, while allowing horse and dog racing, lottery, and charitable bingo, does not currently prohibit casino gambling. In this essay, I will provide the different reasons the State of Texas will benefit from legalizing casino gambling. By not having casinos, Texas continues to lose valuable tax revenue that could be awarded to state and local government funded programs, for example, education, public safety, economic development, and infrastructure improvements. With the increasing number of legal casinos in bordering states such as Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, the loss of tourism and tax revenue is a growing concern for Texas.
The Great Transformation From A Casino City To a Resort Destination Atlantic City is the place to gamble on the East Coast. Although this may initially seem to be a positive characteristic, it is evident that this destination has the capability to be so much more than it already is. This point of interest has the world’s first boardwalk, which opened in 1881, has 4 miles of hotels, amusements, and casinos. Atlantic City was originally a resort town, until 1978, when it changed into a gaming city. This popular day-trip destination had over 34 million visitors in 1998 alone. Despite this amazing statistic, along with the revenue that gambling brings in, many steps are being taken in order to further promote the expansion of this great city. The renovations and improvements being made to the Atlantic City Convention Center are already increasing the amount of money coming in. There is a great deal of other things to focus on in the Atlantic City region. In endorsing local attractions in this scenic area, and in shifting the target market of this spot, this city would change back into a resort destination. When most people think of Atlantic City, the first thing that comes to mind is the casino attractions that are available. With the city’s constant shuffle and excitement, gamblers from all over go there dreaming of a big win. Many people consider Atlantic City to be the “Las Vegas of the East Coast”. There are over 12 casinos, with one building as magnificent as the next. At any given second of the day, these hopefuls may have their lives changed in an instant with just one win. These casino hotels gain most of their income from gamblers. Casinos employ almost 49,000 people every year. This number should actually jump when the Marina District opens. Although Atlantic City prospers as a gambler’s paradise, many would love to show others just how much more Atlantic City really has to offer its tourists. The Atlantic City Convention Center, built in 1929, was renovated with $72 million in 1997. With the world’s largest pipe organ, everyone from the Beatles to Pavarotti has played there. It was designated a historic landmark in 1987. Conventions, trade shows, meetings, and public events of the greater Atlantic City area all take place here. When the renovation is finally completed, it will seat up to 12,000 people for special events.
...tion’s worst and stem from the fact that the state is host to a wide range of tourists who visit Las Vegas. The next time you visit Nevada for some gambling fortune, it won’t be a bad idea to take some security precautions too.
“Problem gambling, also known as gambling addiction or compulsive gambling, is defined as the urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop” (Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance 2015). Karen Frazier states, nearly 3 percent or 6 million adults and 500,000 teens meet the criteria for problem gambling (Frazier, 2015). Legalized Gambling has many positive aspects, and it should be noted that though a large number of citizens are considered “problem gamblers,” the majority of the population gambles causally and in moderation.
Gambling affects an individual at personal level causing increased incidents of divorce, family violence, child neglect and at community level a problem gambler tend to resort to fraud, embezzlement or tax invasion. An action to fight unhealthy gambling practice at primary and secondary level will further help reduce the major burden of disease in Australia and improve the health of public.
people to keep playing with. Nothing less that psychological warfare is going on at casinos across the country. " The days of shaved dice, missing face cards and rigged roulette wheels are long gone. But the pursuit of profitability in the The corporate era of gambling has turned the average casino into a financial.
Gambling has been around since 2300 B.C. It has its positive and negative effects; it also has somewhat of a positive impact on the economy. It stimulates most communities by creating jobs and generates tax revenue for state and local governments. The gambling industry in “2002 and the commercial casino industry provided 350,000 jobs in the United States” (americangaming.org). Even though gambling can bring a lot of economic growth to the economy there is still an argument going on today whether it is a great choice to legalize it everywhere.
Laurie Cone along with two other men murdered her husband by beating him to death. This is popularly known as the “April 2 beating death of San Bernardino television and radio repairman”. To feed her gambling addiction with her husband's money, she murdered him. The question was did she murder her husband due to the influence of the casino in her community, which fueled her addiction (Nelson, 2012). Casinos have been being built in numerous cities across the world for plenty reasons such as social and economic benefits that include tourism, tax, revenue, employment, and boosting economy. In North America only there are 1,650 casinos out of which 31 are in Ontario (Canada Casino Directory & Gambling Guide, 2016). Even though many casinos are
As individuals, we are responsible for ourselves, including the decisions we make. However, with the temptations of making “easy money” and the dreams of hitting that million-dollar jackpot, these decisions make it hard for individuals to resist, which traps them into making poor decisions. With today’s economy, individuals are susceptible to mounting pressures from finances, work and a fast paced lifestyle. Even though these are everyday factors in our lives, they contribute to our stress level. Many times it is drugs or alcohol that individuals turn to, but there is also another very addicting behavior that many people turn to, gambling. There has been a rise in pathological gambling in the past 10 years and it is only increasing. With this fact, gambling is only banned in two states in the whole United States of America. What are the problems associated with pathological gambling and is the government and casinos acting ethically by propagating such an addicting act?
...on bankers and Wall Street financiers have bankrolled and profited from casinos ruled by organized crime, and how a handful of enthusiastic journalists and law enforcement officers were ruined before they could expose the city’s secrets. The Money and The Power says in no doubtful terms that gambling is wasteful, that it's a enticing and destructive vice calculated to make middling people feel important in a setting of phony lavishness and excess. It says that our cultures has steadily accepted this turn of events to a certain extent than deal with it and end it. References Gledhill, Christine. "The Gangster/Crime Film." In Pam Cook, Ed. The Cinema Book: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Movies. NY: Pantheon Books, 1985: 85-92. Kaminsky, Stuart M. "The Individual Film: Little Caesar and the Gangster Film." American Film Genres. Pflaum Publishing, 1974: 13-32.
While ethics has been at the heart of controversies regarding gambling, the ethical problems of gambling are yet to be established or determined. These problems or issues can be determined through the use of ethical theories and perspectives, which help in providing insights on whether gambling is an ethical or unethical behavior. Actually, the determination of a suitable position when addressing the issue of ethical problems of gambling requires the consideration of arguments and counterarguments using ethical theories and perspectives. Ethical theories and perspectives provide the basis for rational evaluation of the morality of gambling in relation to its benefits and harm to the
Gambling addiction is an issue found in numerous areas where gambling is legal. People who are addicted to gambling, also know as problem gamblers, face many health risks including depression, suicidal thoughts, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, migraine and anxiety in addition to marriage breakdown, problems at work and bankruptcy (9). About 2 percent of adults are thought to be problem gamblers (1). In today’s society this costly addiction is not often considered to be a common problem among those who gamble. Only a small amount of states in the U.S. give enough attention toward this rising problem of people that are sometimes even willing to commit crimes just to aid their addiction. In the past our government has sought out a few solutions that help those who have developed an addiction and prevent a further increase in the number of people becoming addicted. Personally, my outlook on the problem is that it needs a better solution. I think that a higher funding to gambling addiction clinics, more ordinance and restriction laws, and more prevention and awareness programs should bee brought into consideration in order to lower the amount of people who become addict to gambling.