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Fun, exciting, interesting, high adrenalin rush, loads of money are some of the adjectives associated with gambling. All these factors have made gambling an extremely popular game among all sections of the society. People, especially college goers are nowadays going crazy about gambling.
According to recent news, Australia is the country where almost 80% of the country’s population loves to gamble. From the casinos, pubs to horse races, Australians seems to gamble every where.
One of the crucial reasons behind the growth of gambling mania is recession and budget deficit. Both the American and Canadian government found an innovative method of collecting revenues from the people during recession period. They encouraged and legalized gaming canters on many parts of the country. The states introduced several lottery programs and gambling games such as bingo, slot machines and video lottery terminals. Attractive royalties and winning prizes also encouraged people to gamble. This not only heightened the popularity of gambling but also created gambling maniacs. A large chunk of the jobless unemployed youths are also heavily addicted to gambling. With the introduction of gambling business in the internet, gambling mania has also witnessed a steep rise.
One has to admit that the mania over gambling is definitely infectious. It is hard to resist one self from playing, when the whole world seems to be playing. The cards and slotting machines are intoxicating enough to try again and again even when you are losing. Gambling is the easiest short cut to money. In an hour it can turn a beggar to an emperor of a big palatial home.
There are several ill effects of gambling mania. People in lure for money do not think twice before committing a crime. There are several heinous cases, such as, a boy killing his parents when they forbade him from gambling. It is good to gamble in a sporting manner and not turning into maniacs.