The casino being built in Singapore is supposed to be a money-maker and job creator. However, I feel that it will turn out to be the other way round, people will lose money and also lose their jobs. Why? Gambling Addiction.
Let us first look at why the government wants to build the casino. The 2 mains reasons are to boost Singapore’s image as a tourism hub and to boost the economy. Of course, the casino will generate more jobs at the casino. These are all good reasons but I feel that the banes have been ignored.
The government knows that even though most of the people at the casino will be “ang-moh” tourists who came here to spend big but there will still be a small group of locals who will come and try to strike it big. Like what “Defining Addiction And Its Many Forms” says, addiction is a quiet master which is very true. Many people start gambling and do not know they have gone overboard until a long time later and also do not want to admit it.
The casino will attract quite a fair bit Singaporeans. Although most will limit themselves, there will be a minority that becomes addicted. It will cause some of these people to lose there jobs, money, spouses and later there lives.
In conclusion, I feel that the casino should not have been constructed as I see it more of a bane than a boon.
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Hi Kieran,
ReplyDeleteDo you think that the government measures (eg banning certain individuals from entering) will work in addressing the issues of gambling addiction?
I look forward to your thoughts! :)
Ms Yeo
(This is in response to Ms Yeo's question)
ReplyDeleteI feel that the government measures will help to a certain extent. However, there will still be people that will be attracted by the casino and start being addicted. The whole trend will start again.
Thia is just my personal opinion.:)
Kieran