ave, a gambling problem, three-quarters did not know anyone. Fourteen percent knew a friend and 13 percent knew a relative. The father of 3 percent and the spouse of 2 percent had a problem. About 4 percent said that gambling, by either respondent or a member of the family, had made his or her home life unhappy. When asked whether they knew anyone who gambled too much (but did not necessarily have a gambling "problem"), 28 percent said they knew someone that fit such a description. (Savage, 40) Most people located in New Jersey believed that the state and the legal gambling companies should contribute to educate state residents about gambling and help treat compulsive gamblers. A large majority thought the state should provide education programs to students. A smaller majority believed the state should provide funding for treatment of compulsive gamblers. Almost three-fourths agreed that gambling companies should provide financial support for gambling programs. (Savage, 46) The New Jersey study found that while most residents did not think gambling should be illegal most did believe that gambling entailed risks to society. Only 22 Percent of those interviewed believed that gambling was immoral. Those over age 65 and those earning less than $25,000 were most likely to believe gambling was immoral. (Donovon, 70) However, 66 percent thought gambling "encouraged people who can least afford it to spend money gambling," and 59 percent thought that "gambling can erode young people’s work ethics." The respondents were evenly split on whether "gambling teaches children that one can get something for nothing" with 49 percent agreeing and 48 percent disagreeing. (Siebel, 82) Whether gambing is right or wrong is really a philosophical question with no right answer. The Bible has many things to say about gambling effects but many believe that it is not referring to recreational gambling. The consequences are obviously bad for many which brings...
