The way it should be done
There are many folks in the world who believe that charity should be forced upon people. Well, the truth of the matter is that if charity is forced then it isn’t charity, it is a tax and in some cases outright theft. When businesses, even casino operations are left to their own choices most will make the right ones. Giving comes easy to many people as long as they are in an environment that is conducive to true giving. Being obedient is important so if an individual or a business is told that they have to give, then of course they must do so. But, it is not charity no matter how you spin the words.
Those who feel that casino operations are greedy should really take another look. Yes, most operations are required to share their revenue like this but when people see the numbers it can make those who dislike gambling think twice. There is truly a lot of money changing hands and when it gets to the right people like this, it can be a good thing.
While situations like this are not charity it does beg the question of whether or not a casino and the online casinos can really do some great things for the community. After all, there is a lot of cash in the casino world. We would do well to take notice of everything that they are giving to charity besides what they are mandated to do.
There's 6 Comments So Far
January 8th, 2012 at 9:32 AM
when i read stories like this it makes me not feel so bad about gambling because at least a portion of my bankroll is going toward something good.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Giving back is always a good thing, especially if the giver does it on their own and if I won a lot of money gambling I would give some to charity as well.
January 9th, 2012 at 1:27 PM
so… they were mandated to give the money but did the casinos actually give any money to charity without being forced?
January 10th, 2012 at 9:57 AM
…so gambling is ok to some as long as the community gets a cut, that seems kindof hypocritical dontcha think?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:26 AM
Gambling is not something that people should depend upon for charity because it is just like any other business that depends upon the economy in order to make any kind of profit.
January 12th, 2012 at 3:24 AM
ok so readin stories like this is kinda cool but I hope that I can win also so I can give
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