
"The most enjoyed gift for the kids ,I found, was , of course the wii."- OUr son just bought the wII for his two daughters and they were just loving it. One problem, how are we going to watch T.V.? YOu have to have a state of the art T.V. to operate it- our old one won't "cut it".

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I watched the W-5 show on ctv (link above)..Although it was good to see a show that addressed the growing problems with gambling ..It bothered me to see how little of the problems were exposed and even more so, how bias the news show seemed to be on giving proper solutions to this growing problem..Added security always seems to be the solution..This doesn't work...The best way to stop problem, gambling.I am sure most would agree.Is to Take the damn atm machines out!..Period...You take what you are willing to spend..
.1 time to the machine you are already taking out more than you went to spend...
twice to the machine ..next weeks savings..
After that you get into money you don't have
.......Another similar solution is to have a security person , through one of the hundreds of cameras, watching for people who have been to the atm machine more than twice..At which point security could address the problem......That simple!
I am certain over the next year or so ...Niagra and other casio's will be sold to private firms..The government is beginning to acknowledge that there is a growing problem and so,of course, will wash their hands of the problem soon....
The ontario merger of taxes will allow the federal and provincial governments to sell casion' and charge 13% on the winnings(like buffalo)...After the casino's are sold to amercian investors (more than likely),I believe you will see government groups beginning to get into the gambling problem business..Just a well educated guess....We all like to win but the problem comes when we always loose..
Thanks to Sites like this..People can help get the word out there..Cuz we all know the government has it's own gambling addiction to deal with And the money goes they get goes to advertising their own interests.....Governments should not be in the gaming business...This blatant money grab, shows a lack of respect and caring for the people, by both the provincial and federal government and Should be better addressed than it has been..
Thank-you for your time...
B.Greenfish66

I disagree, gambling (in moderation) like alcohol is fine for people who can handle it. I (so far) have enjoyed it and handled it. Some people spend thousands of dollars on things like fishing charter trips or travelling around the country playing golf. I enjoy taking out a few hundred dollars and spending a couple of days at a casino two or three times a year. I stick to the nickel and dime games for obvious reasons. I realize some people need help with gambling addictions and there are professionals for that but yanking out machines isn't a solution to the problem.