"More Leave Home To Flee Gambling Debts" by Amad
Are the casinos in Singapore bringing more harm than good to us? Yes, it does increase job opportunities and the number of visitors to Singapore, but at what cost?
Positively, legalising casino gambling generally boosts Singapore’s tourism industry which suffered a drastic slowdown in recent years. In turn, it increases job opportunities and Singapore’s national product (by collection of tax revenue by the government). Also, it can hamper the growth of underground activities. Without casinos, gamblers might turn to illegal gambling dens to satisfy their needs. Some just think the ambience found in casinos provides a place to relax and enjoy, especially for retirees who have plenty of leisure time.
On a negative note, gambling may lead to more serious social problems like bankruptcy, excessive debt burden, prostitution, more loansharking activities, family violence and even suicide. According to the attached article, more Singaporeans are running away from home after losing and borrowing large amounts of money at the casinos.
In my opinion, the main concern is not that the problems will emerge as gambling is already a common past time activity for Singaporeans. I believe that the casinos set up in Singapore leads to greater severity of the social problems.
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