Notes from the Pink City
Should the government tackle gambling at the expense of jobs?
On Wednesday morning a crowd accosted lawmakers entering the National Assembly ahead of a parliamentary hearing over a proposal to further restrict gambling. The protesters, most of whom are employees of Goodwin Bet LLC, a local chain of betting parlors, called on the MPs to delay the vote.
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Gambling will feed few, and kill thousands in hunger.
Thanks Raffi for bringing attention to this scourge that has plagued a number of Armenian citizens and has caused social havoc and misery in many families.
I used to think when I first arrived that casinos were placed near the Zvartnots airport (EVN) because most gamblers were foreigners who flew-in from other countries in the region.
Well, I have since learned of the addiction of many Armenian citizens.
As for the employees fearing for their jobs, perhaps they could join a tobacco company :-)
I stopped gambling 50 years ago, “cold turkey”. Today, at 83, I have a house, car and money for my retirement. If I did not stop gambling, I could have become a gambling addict and my “vijug” meaning my situation could have been a disaster. Another addictive habit of smoking is a killer. My Father Harry would tell smokers “you smoke, you crook”. My Father stopped smoking at 60, lived to 94. So kids, no gambling, no getting drunk, no smoking, no drugs, and no vulgar talk. All it takes is will power and ARMENIAN POWER.
Gambling is destructive and should be forbidden in Armenia