HW7: Gambling as a Business

We all know that having a business involving gambling is quite difficult. Because you will take a lot of risks with this kind of business. And not all of the people in the society can accept this kind of business, especially those in religious groups.

But did you ever think, that having this kind of business can increase the economy of a country? While I was surfing the net I came across an article entitled Gambling in the Philippines that talks about the benefits of having this kind of business.

The author gives rise to the Gambling Society, because he stated that "Few people immediately gravitate towards the Philippines as one of the best places in the world to find an exciting game of blackjack or a high-stakes poker table.  And yet, it is exactly this image of exclusivity and indulgence that the Philippines would like to promote, which is why they’ve begun a targeted campaign to build casinos and resorts throughout the islands that will bring in the crowd that currently flocks to other hubs of gambling in Asia." As a business minded person, the author has a nice point of view, because the Philippines has a lots of tourist spots, and they can use it by putting up a business involving gambling. So that the tourists and even Filipinos can find a way to relax at the same time to have fun in a Casino.

And we all know that some of us are thinking to engage in Gambling, to try our luck. And if it works, we will try again. And the business people will take advantage with this kind of mindset of the people. They can put a Casino near the Tourist spots so that they can also catch the attention of the Tourists.

The Government see it in a positive way, but did they even considered the point of view of those who are in religious sects? Maybe this kind of business may put again the collision of Government and Religion. But if this can contribute to the economy of the Philippines I think, the religion sects should agree with this business.