February 19, 200818 yr The a large portion of high school football teams in KY get at least some money from booster bingo. How many of these addicted bingo-a-holics will now be giving their hard earned money to the dirty ol' casinos instead of the clean and wholesome bingo halls that funnel money back to our schools and youth leagues. Seriously a lot of the local Bingo crowd goes several times a week, I don't think it is for the scintillating competition but because they are addicted to gambling. With casinos right around the corner (figuratively and almost literally) how could or will this affect bingo and the booster money taken in. If slot machines are know as the crack cocaine of the gambling world then would this not likely draw these gamblers over? I don't want this thread to turn into a referendum on casino gambling, but a serious discussion on the possible ramifications to local athletics.
February 19, 200818 yr I never thought of it like that. I think you have a legitimate point. I would have to say yes, it would effect bingo.
February 19, 200818 yr Another way of stating this is how could so many high schools exploit families addictions and then have the audacity to cry wolf because they may have competition?
February 19, 200818 yr Another way of stating this is how could so many high schools exploit families addictions and then have the audacity to cry wolf because they may have competition? Good point. Our priest stopped having bingo several years ago for this reason.
February 19, 200818 yr The a large portion of high school football teams in KY get at least some money from booster bingo. How many of these addicted bingo-a-holics will now be giving their hard earned money to the dirty ol' casinos instead of the clean and wholesome bingo halls that funnel money back to our schools and youth leagues. Seriously a lot of the local Bingo crowd goes several times a week, I don't think it is for the scintillating competition but because they are addicted to gambling. With casinos right around the corner (figuratively and almost literally) how could or will this affect bingo and the booster money taken in. If slot machines are know as the crack cocaine of the gambling world then would this not likely draw these gamblers over? I don't want this thread to turn into a referendum on casino gambling, but a serious discussion on the possible ramifications to local athletics. No. Bingo players will play bingo. More return for the buck.
February 19, 200818 yr No. Bingo players will play bingo. More return for the buck. Another good point. They'll find somewhere else to play. Our priest just didn't want us to be a part of it any longer. I don't really care one way or the other, although I haven't missed working at them.
February 19, 200818 yr Perhaps many "bingo gamblers" are not casino gamblers... maybe for some it is just a fun way to pass the time hang out with friends and contribute to the school, the church or the civic club, etc.??? I don't know too many people that bring a pocket full of $ingles to local church/school festival to brake the bank, but maybe I'm wrong. If the casinos start serving warm beer, burnt dogs, serve cotton candy and bring in carnival rides rides for the kids, then the charities will not have a competitive advantage and will die out
February 19, 200818 yr I believe until Argosy sets up the "cow pattie" variety of Bingo we'll be alright around here.
February 19, 200818 yr Another way of stating this is how could so many high schools exploit families addictions and then have the audacity to cry wolf because they may have competition? :sssh: arguments like this don't help the people that are against gambling....come on now..
February 19, 200818 yr Good point. Our priest stopped having bingo several years ago for this reason. I'd say your priest stopped having bingo for the same reasons St. X and Trinity did. The state of Kentucky required a great deal of paperwork and the rules for paying the students changed immensely. Based on my knowledge of the "bingo" crowd in Louisville, I don't think casino gambling will have any negative effect on these fund raisers.
February 19, 200818 yr Casino gambling should not be allowed in Ky. We have enough problems, already. Think how many are already affected by drugs & alcohol, imagine adding gambling to the mix. How will that boost our economy? Violence, families tore apart, children suffering, it doesn't make sense. JMO.
February 19, 200818 yr I don't see the casinos having too large of an effect on the high school athletic funding provided by bingo. Like others have said, I believe the bingo players will still go play bingo. If they were that largely addicted to gambling they would be going to the boats, I mean its not like they are extremely far away. If it does effect the funding, then the kids/programs will just have to do some other type of fundraiser.
February 19, 200818 yr I personally, like to gamble but do not like to play bingo. I think bingo players are a breed of their own. You either love it or hate it. The plus side to bingo is that you can always say truthfully, you are doing it to support that particular school. That makes the gambling aspect of it ok. I dont think casinos will hurt the bingo fund raising at all.
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