Perceptions of Gambling

[hendo87]

Traditionally, the gambling industry has been viewed as a seedy, vice industry yet these perceptions appear to be changing in the present day.

In British culture, gambling was seen as a male dominated, working class leisure activity but now ther appears to be no exclusive demographic why do you think this is?

[TheJoker]

At least now being a gambler is seen as more respectable than being a banker!

[PunterProfits]

a few reasons..on the net you can bet from the comfort of home
no need to go into smelly bookmaker shops.

betfair made a big impact with its ability to trade as opposed to just straight gamble.

there should now be a much bigger percentage of winners due to odds comparison sites
( which can reduce book over round on any event )
also betfair of course pays out more to winners than the bookies tend to.

also throw in increased legislation and regulation of it.
No longer any need to meet a shifty bookies runner down a dark alley etc.

[game2win2009]

At least now being a gambler is seen as more respectable than being a banker!