With all the stress, that takes place in life, people have to find a way to relax. Going home after work, is a release from work stress, but home life can bring stress of its own. People have to find ways to re-invigorate their bodies and their minds. For most people, a vacation is the perfect way to put some fun, back in their live and there are a number of things people can do on vacation. They can go hiking, take a cruise, travel to foreign places and they can also try their luck, at a casino.
Most people are aware of Vegas and Atlantic City, but there are other places, where gambling casinos are legal in the US. There are designated Native American territories and many states, which offer the casino life. Casinos offer people an opportunity to forget about their normal lives and lose themselves in games of chance. Casinos have done a great job of upgrading their image; they're no longer thought of as a mob hang-out and people need have no concerns about their safety when they enter casinos.
However, casinos are a business and like all businesses they know that without customers, they can't survive. Casinos realize that a large portion of their customers are vacationers and not professional gamblers. They know a majority of people will leave their casinos as losers, but they don't want them going away mad. Casinos live off repeat customers, like any other business. So they want customers to leave happy about their experience and not upset about losing. And the way casinos try to keep customers smiling is with comps. Comps are complimentary things given by the casinos and these may include, free chips to play with, drinks, gifts and free meals.
Casinos are just another form of entertainment, but some people may frown on casinos, because of the gambling aspect. However, some people go to casinos to gamble, just like others go to amusement parks for the rides. And as for spending money, lots of people spend a great deal of money going to Disney theme parks. Many people feel casinos are bad for society and that those with lower incomes are more prone to gamble. But the facts are, people with higher incomes visit casinos more often; which makes sense, since they have more money to gamble with.
The pros and cons about casinos, will probably be a never ending debate. Some will focus on jobs and tax revenue, while others concern themselves with the effects on society and its morality. How people spend their money has little to do with morals and everything to do with choice. Every day, it seems like personal freedoms are eroding and the government has no qualms about invading the private lives of its citizens. But casinos allow people to retain their freedom; which is the freedom to have a good time. Casinos cannot solve the ills of the world, but for a brief moment in time, they can transport you to a place where anything is possible.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Casino