When I left uni and had interviews for computer engineering jobs, one of them had gaming as part of the project options. It was for the Keno network around clubs in NSW. If I remember correctly there was considerable effort put into delivering a good experience of the game while still trying to maximise the return to the owners within the legal limits. There were considerable technical issues in computer networking and the coding required to achieve these results. But wait a minute. Did I say gaming?
In my naivety I thought when they starting talking about gaming it was for computer gaming - developing the likes of HALO etc. But no, gaming was the new word for gambling. It was a euphemism to try and take away the reality of the fact of gambling. People might say they don't gamble because of the possibility of winning (greed), but nobody would put their money in if they knew for a fact they wouldn't win. Therefore, at the heart of all gambling is greed. Whether they admit it or not, they are in it to win it. You can't get away from that hard fact.
Sure greed can come in other forms, but in essence all gambling is greed just wrapped up in different forms. Not only is gambling morally wrong but it also produces outcomes that are hugely destructive to individuals. If you have ever met a family with someone who has a gambling problem you will know what I mean.
I was staggered to hear that we have more poker machines than any other nation on this planet (and there are plenty of nations bigger than ours!) Where does it all end? I know that we value freedom of choice in our country, but the reality is gambling is just a bondage to sin.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
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