Sunday, July 11, 2010

June Ang

World cup 2010; Does it promote social ills such as gambling addiction?

GOAL! That’s what all World Cup fans will want to shout out for. Some are happy because their country has won, but some are happy because they have won money. Gambling is one of the most risky things to do. And it is easily addicted just like drugs. In Singapore, normally people either go to the nearby Singapore Pool to queue up for 4D or gamble for football. In the year 2010, World Cup is the most popular game that most gamblers will gamble for. I’m not a World Cup fans but I do look out for the scoring of the battle. From what I know, this year World Cup 2010 is a big revolution. Strong teams are becoming weaker and used to be a weak team is becoming stronger! It is an unexpected result that many people didn’t predict for.

This time, many gambles have lost lots of money. From the latest newspaper, a male teacher lost $130,000 in World Cup bets. He has no choice but to sell away his 2-year-old car. I must say that teacher is not smart enough to be a teacher; in fact he does not fit to be a teacher.

World Cup is just a competition that proves which countries’ football is the best in the world. It does not promote social ills such as gambling addiction. The problem is lies on those people who love to gamble! Gamblers either choose to control themselves or face the consequences. World Cup is a game for football lovers.

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