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    Default Perceptions of Gambling

    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?

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

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoker View Post
    At least now being a gambler is seen as more respectable than being a banker!

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    It depends on what's your POV on gambling and your what your culture about it.

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