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[Ha Hacko1 WANTED $181 Outlaw]

Just thought I’d see what people’s opinions on this are.

Its the half term holiday and as normal i take my 9 year old to the cinema in Southport then to McDonald’s and then onto Funland arcade to play all the games that win you tickets so he can redeem them for PRIZES, now I’ve always had a gambling addiction and always will it’s who I am and I accept that, so I know first hand the problems it creates, now the place was absolutely heaving with families doing the same thing as me but should I of all people be introducing my kid to it.

Honest replies please?

[Winningbird WANTED $574 Outlaw]

My other half says this to me all the time. I used to live in skeg and I think the arcades were what started my addiction, but I doubt taking your child once in a while will affect him. If he seems like he wants to go more often, then hold him back from arcades while his head cools. As a parent my self I don’t see any harm, as long as they’re not playing fruities.

[Mr Mr B WANTED $395 Blocked]

Think you’ve answered you’re own question Hacko.  — “Honest replies please”

The house edge profit margin is what rules. There is some luck and you can win big but the odds are stacked. How you word it is down to how you and your young one converse.

The 2p push and other things are certified losses unless you find one that has a big win hanging off the edge. But then, you end up with a dollar store item for many many more dollars. But is it fun ? IE do they enjoy it ? It can be cheap fun in comparison to some things. And does telling them the intrinsic workings ruin that fun ? How much do you tell them ? Tell them as much as they want to know.

Slot machines are for people somewhere between lucky and idiots. Again, same as before how they work, does that ruin the fun etc. Explain the huge difference that one will pay some well wanted or cheap tatty thing while the other can put a few hundred in your pocket but will more than likely empty your pocket lead to tilt mode addiction and ruin things in your life.

Almost feel like I am insulting your intelligence but thought it best to explain what I am trying to say rather than leave you guessing what I mean. Thoughtful (thought out) fun vs Ruined life. Your young one is halfway to casino life.

[Ha Hacko1 WANTED $181 Outlaw]

Winningbird wrote:

My other half says this to me all the time. I used to live in skeg and I think the arcades were what started my addiction, but I doubt taking your child once in a while will affect him. If he seems like he wants to go more often, then hold him back from arcades while his head cools. As a parent my self I don’t see any harm, as long as they’re not playing fruities.

Thanks, It was deffo the arcades that started me off at a young age but when I think about the whole tickets for prizes scheme it just seems to be planting that horrible little seed.(not you dave??)

[Ha Hacko1 WANTED $181 Outlaw]

Mr B wrote:

Think you’ve answered you’re own question Hacko.  — “Honest replies please”

The house edge profit margin is what rules. There is some luck and you can win big but the odds are stacked. How you word it is down to how you and your young one converse.

The 2p push and other things are certified losses unless you find one that has a big win hanging off the edge. But then, you end up with a dollar store item for many many more dollars. But is it fun ? IE do they enjoy it ? It can be cheap fun in comparison to some things. And does telling them the intrinsic workings ruin that fun ? How much do you tell them ? Tell them as much as they want to know.

Slot machines are for people somewhere between lucky and idiots. Again, same as before how they work, does that ruin the fun etc. Explain the huge difference that one will pay some well wanted or cheap tatty thing while the other can put a few hundred in your pocket but will more than likely empty your pocket lead to tilt mode addiction and ruin things in your life.

Almost feel like I am insulting your intelligence but thought it best to explain what I am trying to say rather than leave you guessing what I mean. Thoughtful (thought out) fun vs Ruined life. Your young one is halfway to casino life.

I get what your saying mate, your last sentence has hit home, i do explain to him that you never win it’s just for fun etc, I know not everybody becomes addicts when they play and most people know when to stop but it scares me to think he could turn into me, I’m down in the region of £250,000+ Since starting gambling, I made shit loads of money selling mobile phone contracts to businesses over a ten year period back in the day now I have a home improvement business where I have to graft to make me money, if only I could do it over again lol

 

[li ligarr WANTED $82 Outlaw]

Was arcades in Blackpool that started me off as a kid whenever my Dad took us,so even though these are only ticket machines it could make him gamble in the future,but truth is in this country gambling is everywhere so who knows.

[andywilliams1187 WANTED $398 Blocked]

It’s a hard one mate – i know the arcade your on about because I go with Mrs W and her godkids (did you go in through the hall of mirrors??). Mrs W takes the godkids in to play which I don’t really agree with but they only get £2 each to play the 2p pushers.

I usually stay outside. Usually looking at the motorbikes on the front. Arcades are dangerous for me as I can do a couple of quid on a machine then jump straight into the over 18s areas and it quickly escalates. It’s easier for me to stay outside lol.

[Haz40 WANTED $1,167 Outlaw]

I was probably 6 or 7 when I started playing slots. It was at the seaside. I’m same mate I’ve always had a gambling addiction. Thing I remember though it was mainly arcade games first not slots. It’s never stopped. Even through school I went to cafe’s and arcades to play. The thing may interest you though is about 16 years ago I began to take my stepdaughter who was about 11 at the time to the seaside. We went probably once a month. We also went to market rasen when there was a meeting on. She gambles now at 27 and probably always will. It’s my fault but she isn’t addicted. Her gambling is 50p each way or £10 deposit once a month but if it wasn’t for me she probably wouldn’t gamble at all. My missus never played till she met me either. I started her off as I have started many over the years. Certainly not proud of that. I suppose the answer to your question is I really don’t know. Everyone is different and what effects us may not effect others in the same way. Your right to be apprehensive so I would just monitor the situation. I don’t know whether this post will help or just confuse you even more. It hope it helps.

[Malkychamp WANTED $486 Outlaw]

I have great memories of going to the shows/arcades as a child. I dont think house edge has anything to do with it. As a child these are games you are not looking for a big win or to even profit as a child (atleast i wasn’t) your problems may have started way back then at the arcades but as you say loads of familys go and they dont all turn out addicted. Of course its your choice on how you raise your kids. Good luck ?

[Seedy WANTED $1,243 Sheriff]

Hacko1 wrote:

Winningbird wrote:

My other half says this to me all the time. I used to live in skeg and I think the arcades were what started my addiction, but I doubt taking your child once in a while will affect him. If he seems like he wants to go more often, then hold him back from arcades while his head cools. As a parent my self I don’t see any harm, as long as they’re not playing fruities.

Thanks, It was deffo the arcades that started me off at a young age but when I think about the whole tickets for prizes scheme it just seems to be planting that horrible little seed.(not you dave??)

#shocked ???????? gambling has been around as long as prostitution in regards to being the oldest professions in the world so I don’t think even if we advance are tech and go out into space there would still be gambling lol. In regards to arcades having an influence on your child its completely possible but it is also completely not possible its the same as other things that are well out of your hand examples smoking they have a friend later in high school that asks them if they want a toke… same with weed and other shit I suppose my point is and this is how I look at it with my 5 years old and 2 years old is as parents we can only educate them as best we can explain while they are growing up and guide them away from any possible dangers mate the rest I suppose is up to them as they get older.

We get wiser with age.. (apparently)

[Jamie1872 WANTED $6 Outlaw]

I think it would down to education mate. I never bothered to much when I was younger playing these games but the slots with chance to win big amount of cash was what intrests me. I know playing the games when younger can still trigger thst rewatd part in the brain but i would say in moderation is fine

[Anonymous WANTED $81 Inactive]

I’m not taking any prisoners here

Under NO circumstances should children be allowed to play machines for tickets or slots with £5 jackpots. They ruined me, my brother and many of my friends

The UK is just about the only country in the world that even allows children to do that (play £5 jackpot slots/pushers etc). It’s no surprise that people who grew up in that environment ended up playing real slot machines and casino games

The whole culture in the UK normalizes gambling and it’s not in the least bit appropriate for children or young adults

Gambling is the same as drugs IMHO. It’s fun but it’s dangerous. It might ruin your life, it might make your life, it might end your life. Those are not the kind of things that children should be exposed to, ever.

[Anonymous WANTED $81 Inactive]

Also children respond much more strongly to impulsive urges, obsessive and addictive behaviours because their brains aren’t fully developed. Basically what happens when you gamble or take drugs is that your brainwaves are altered. In a healthy adult, when they stop gambling, drinking or taking drugs (sober or wake up) then their brains return to normal brain patterns. With children and vulnerable people, when they start gambling/drinking/drugs, their brains DO NOT always return to normal patterns. They can be permanently affected.

[Malkychamp WANTED $486 Outlaw]

Gunner wrote:

Also children respond much more strongly to impulsive urges, obsessive and addictive behaviours because their brains aren’t fully developed. Basically what happens when you gamble or take drugs is that your brainwaves are altered. In a healthy adult, when they stop gambling, drinking or taking drugs (sober or wake up) then their brains return to normal brain patterns. With children and vulnerable people, when they start gambling/drinking/drugs, their brains DO NOT always return to normal patterns. They can be permanently affected.

Or kids can just have fun playing games….

[Green2711 WANTED $492 Outlaw]

I don’t see anything wrong with taking kids to the arcades as long as its in moderation and you are keeping a close eye on them if they show addictive tendencies then perhaps don’t take them again but as a kid I used to love going to my local sea side arcade and really I didn’t even bother with the fruities I was more interested in the shooting and racing games and the penny drop games.

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