So the grandparents, who worked and the money are not allowed to spend it in whatever legal way they desire, but rather have to save it for their children's inheritance? Wow, what an entitled comment.
Gambling in Texas - about to get real
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TheGreatEscape said:
There's nothing I can find in the Bible about gambling in casinos. I wouldn't waste my money like that. Some grandparents have gambled away the inheritance of their children. So it does make me pause and not see it as profitable or wise in spending money.
But if they are going to do it, then 20% goes to homeless infrastructure. Deal?
Homeless infrastructure?
You mean someone else's pocket who washes it to look like homeless infrastructure funding?
https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/casino-company-north-texas-policymakers-legalized-gambling/287-5069aacf-29c7-4aac-91a6-49614572b727?fbclid=IwY2xjawEa0_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdNaXu514H0OA4yqhV9kiOnPDoXno0ZAoJEMAiKX8pPX4F0ujmgLj6JZyA_aem_tfj-c2yQXQ7kQjh8xpecSg
These guys are definitely investing some time and energy on the topic…
These guys are definitely investing some time and energy on the topic…
Wow casinos in Texas? There go the economies in Louisiana, Oklahoma and beyond. Now all we will need is a couple of nuclear plants and we can tell washington DC to Fk off.
Artimus Gordon said:
Wow casinos in Texas? There go the economies in Louisiana, Oklahoma and beyond. Now all we will need is a couple of nuclear plants and we can tell washington DC to Fk off.
It's almost as if the lobbyists from those states have more to do with keeping casino gambling illegal in Texas than do the religious/morality police and simply use the latter as their useful idiots to fight the battle on the front lines. Almost.
Is it racists to shutdown a honest American Native's Casino?Artimus Gordon said:
Wow casinos in Texas? There go the economies in Louisiana, Oklahoma and beyond. Now all we will need is a couple of nuclear plants and we can tell washington DC to Fk off.
Do the tribes still run and profit from the casinos in OK?
So why gamble if the house wins that big. Never understood it. Hope it never sees the light of day or night in Texas.kb2001 said:Casinos are far more lucrative than a basketball team, that's probably one reason.agsalaska said:
I have no idea if that is true or not, but they would be crazy to move or really change the product too much. Any decent Mavs ticket is at least $150. Why mess with that.
You really want to gamble but leverage your win/loss with skill, play the stock market or invest in Start-ups.
Yeah, I've got a big picture of that.
Didn't they replace a big piece of the education budget and replace it with lotto dollars? If true, it was a net gain of zero- but technically they did what they said.
Didn't they replace a big piece of the education budget and replace it with lotto dollars? If true, it was a net gain of zero- but technically they did what they said.
Casinos are evil establishments. They prey on human concupiscence, and often disproportionately impact those with least means to afford the risk.
Instead invest in the poor and other worthwhile endeavors.
Instead invest in the poor and other worthwhile endeavors.
How about no? Us reasonable adults should be allowed to make sports wagers as we please.
TheGreatEscape said:
I'll go for it if 20% of the profit made by casinos goes to job training, food, and other services for the homeless population.
Btw, is the state lotto supporting public schools?
Drug rehab would be the only way to fix it
Those other things just enable and subsidize it
Athanasius said:
Casinos are evil establishments. They prey on human concupiscence, and often disproportionately impact those with least means to afford the risk.
Instead invest in the poor and other worthwhile endeavors.
See my post a few above about the useful idiots.
Stonegateag85 said:
How about no? Us reasonable adults should be allowed to make sports wagers as we please.
You can justify any evil behavior with this sentiment.
It is clear that government should not in any way support or subsidize these establishments for the greater good, and to protect basic human dignity.
As for allowing it through the free market, that is the area of compromise.
Athanasius said:
Casinos are evil establishments. They prey on human concupiscence, and often disproportionately impact those with least means to afford the risk.
Instead invest in the poor and other worthwhile endeavors.
Investing in the poor is a bad investment
I agree with you on the free marketplace. Let us bet!
Athanasius said:Stonegateag85 said:
How about no? Us reasonable adults should be allowed to make sports wagers as we please.
You can justify any evil behavior with this sentiment.
It is clear that government should not in any way support or subsidize these establishments for the greater good, and to protect basic human dignity.
As for allowing it through the free market, that is the area of compromise.
Government trying to legislate morality rarely has the impact people hope for.
Put it up for a vote by the people of Texas, along with legalizing marijuana. Patrick refusing to put it up for a vote is failing in his duty to represent the people.
Mary J, legalized gambling, and looser abortion laws would all pass a vote in TX, that is why it will never be put up for a vote
So we shouldn't allow a vote for things the majority would vote for? Yep, that totally makes sense.
The majority would probably vote themselves a million dollars each and zero taxes.
What if the issue wasn't casinos, but merely making it legal to make sports bets online either through a website or an app on your phone? All the complaints about the bums descending into your Houston suburb and the stench of marijuana are gone now.
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
Would really love to see the Texas A&M Hotel, Conference Center, and Casino Resort though.
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
C@LAg said:how do you keep the poor or those with no self control from using the apps, going broke and ending up on the streets anyways?BenFiasco14 said:
What if the issue wasn't casinos, but merely making it legal to make sports bets online either through a website or an app on your phone? All the complaints about the bums descending into your Houston suburb and the stench of marijuana are gone now.
same end result
So we're back to raw, unbridled paternalism? Got it.
DonHenley said:
Mary J, legalized gambling, and looser abortion laws would all pass a vote in TX, that is why it will never be put up for a vote
And yet somehow people that don't support those positions and are allegedly the ones you speak of in terms of not allowing a vote to be cast on them keep getting elected at a near 60% clip every time they run. Additionally, they are some of the more popular candidates/politicians in Texas history.
So either your assertion is correct or the facts are correct.
C@LAg said:how do you keep the poor or those with no self control from using the apps, going broke and ending up on the streets anyways?BenFiasco14 said:
What if the issue wasn't casinos, but merely making it legal to make sports bets online either through a website or an app on your phone? All the complaints about the bums descending into your Houston suburb and the stench of marijuana are gone now.
same end result
You don't because you don't/wont have to
The people in Texas with such a strong affinity to online sports betting are already doing so illegally.
No...they didn't.TXAGBQ76 said:
Yeah, I've got a big picture of that.
Didn't they replace a big piece of the education budget and replace it with lotto dollars? If true, it was a net gain of zero- but technically they did what they said.
It was IMPLIED but never codified....
Should make it legal in the 5 poorest counties.
I disagree, because I know many addicts who have ruined their families and lives because of gamblingBassCowboy33 said:I'd argue that alcohol destroys a lot more people than gambling does.TexasAGGIEinAR said:Alcohol, tobacco and lottery destroy people as well, but they're alive and well in Texas. If you can't handle the responsibility, don't do it. That goes for drinking, gambling, etc. Legalize it and get out of the stone ages.ttu_85 said:It's interesting reading everyone's perspectives on Texas in this thread. It really highlights how different people look for different things when choosing where to live. It makes you think about all the choices we make to find enjoyment and unwind, doesn't it? Whether it's wide-open spaces or city life, everyone has their own way to relax. Speaking of online entertainment, I recently came across https://spincity777kasyno.com. For anyone in Poland looking for a bit of online fun, it seems to have a wide variety of games and some bonus offers. Just another option out there when you're considering different ways to spend your downtime#1 said:
Love being born and raised in Texas. It's the greatest state in the USA. But it's time to legalize gambling.
marryanny said:I disagree, because I know many addicts who have ruined their families and lives because of gamblingBassCowboy33 said:I'd argue that alcohol destroys a lot more people than gambling does.TexasAGGIEinAR said:Alcohol, tobacco and lottery destroy people as well, but they're alive and well in Texas. If you can't handle the responsibility, don't do it. That goes for drinking, gambling, etc. Legalize it and get out of the stone ages.ttu_85 said:Why ? Its destroyed a lot of people. Besides there are legal ways in Texas to gamble. One of the best is a thing called the stock market and if you want to get really wild get an account where you can run shorts.#1 said:
Love being born and raised in Texas. It's the greatest state in the USA. But it's time to legalize gambling.
Casino gambling is dumb.
Well that settles it! Because no one here knows anyone whose families and lives were ruined because of drugs and alcohol!
I'm Gipper
It's called entertainment. I'm not much of a gambler but I went to Vegas for the first round of March Madness and bet on games and had an absolute blast with my buddies and the other friends we made watching those games.ttu_85 said:So why gamble if the house wins that big. Never understood it. Hope it never sees the light of day or night in Texas.kb2001 said:Casinos are far more lucrative than a basketball team, that's probably one reason.agsalaska said:
I have no idea if that is true or not, but they would be crazy to move or really change the product too much. Any decent Mavs ticket is at least $150. Why mess with that.
You really want to gamble but leverage your win/loss with skill, play the stock market or invest in Start-ups.
If you say you hate the state of politics in this nation and you don't get involved in it, you obviously don't hate the state of politics in this nation.
Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:It's called entertainment. I'm not much of a gambler but I went to Vegas for the first round of March Madness and bet on games and had an absolute blast with my buddies and the other friends we made watching those games.ttu_85 said:So why gamble if the house wins that big. Never understood it. Hope it never sees the light of day or night in Texas.kb2001 said:Casinos are far more lucrative than a basketball team, that's probably one reason.agsalaska said:
I have no idea if that is true or not, but they would be crazy to move or really change the product too much. Any decent Mavs ticket is at least $150. Why mess with that.
You really want to gamble but leverage your win/loss with skill, play the stock market or invest in Start-ups.
Yup I gamble about 2-3 times a year. Always a good time - some people just can't handle it unfortunately.
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