Why are gamblers seen as low-class, dangerous people?

Question

They probably are, but why is that?

Answer 1

My goodness what casinos have you visited lately ?? Sounds like you`re talking about the wild west back in the 19th century. It`s apparent you`re not a gambler or you would know better. Millions of people from poor to very wealthy visit casinos. Have you never heard of high-rollers or whales who are flown in by private jet and brought to the casinos in limos, they are given the finest suites and food all free because they think nothing of dropping a million bucks in a couple of night`s play...low class, dangerous..I don`t think so.

Answer 2

Been making a living in the gambling industry for more than twenty years and never heard anyone say this before,

http://www.saferhorseracing.com/gpage11....

Atleast not about me.

Answer 3

It depends what you are talking about.  If you are talking about compulsive gamblers, then sure, a lot of times they end up little better than drug addicts.

But if you are just talking about people who gamble, there are millions of people who come in all shapes and sizes from the low class right up to the high class.

Answer 4

lack of control...

Answer 5

because maybe they are?