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Celebrities In Gambling Commercials Should Be Ashamed, amirite?
by Rdamore1 week ago
Growing up I always wanted to gamble on sports. Now that's it's here it doesn't appeal to me. The whole deal seems like a corporate cash grab.
by Anonymous1 week ago
And a loser's gambit.
by Furmanlarkin1 week ago
The ads need to be banned like tobacco.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Gambling is waaaaay worse than cigarettes, a smoker kills himself a gambler brings a whole family down (talking from experience)
by Anonymous1 week ago
Yup, me too. I had to divorce my ex husband due to his gambling. I would be penniless right now if I didn't. Gambling ads remind me of cigarette ads in the 60's/70's.
by irwin721 week ago
I'm wayyyy too frugal with my money. I don't even like buying a lotto ticket. lol
by irwin721 week ago
Happy you managed to escape it :)
by Anonymous1 week ago
Ty 🙏
by irwin721 week ago
My story: my ex used our mortgage payment money to do online gambling, which I had no idea. I get calls from the bank saying our house is in foreclosure (I.E. 3 months behind payment). I pay it off, he does it again. I'm like wtf. I gave him $10,000 in cash and bought him a used Honda accord to walk away and let me have the house. Fast forward to 2022 when I sold my Colorado house for a $400,000 profit…. I win 💃 😁
by irwin721 week ago
Yeah but imagine this, you take that 400k and put it on red. You're now nearly a millionaire... in some cases
by Anonymous1 week ago
Lol
by irwin721 week ago
Yeah it's a high like I've never had before.... Or again
by Anonymous1 week ago
you did it one time.. relax lol
by Icy-Reputation-49261 week ago
Where are the preachy PSAs on that? If I smoke a cigarette, I'm only harming myself. If I gamble I'm screwing over my whole family and making the mafia richer.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Well do the PSA's ever work?
by Anonymous1 week ago
I think they discourage low-risk people from indulging in their curiosity. For people with who are more vulnerable to addiction, I don't think they really matter.
by OnlyWriter29831 week ago
I think they discourage low-risk people from indulging in their curiosity and heighten awareness. For people with who are more vulnerable to addiction, I don't think they really matter.
by OnlyWriter29831 week ago
It has the highest rate of suicide amongst the well established addictions. I've talked to a few people in GA, and their stories are wild in a very unique way. One basically said he's probably heading to jail in the near future based on the things he did and he's done running- if they catch him, they catch him. Another talked about how he got the luckiest break right before Christmas by winning big- solving the fact that he lost his employees' salaries on previous losses. Got the money back and more. Lost it all before he left the casino.
by heidi241 week ago
Yeah my grandfather did the same, our family owned a few breweries and quite a few hops farms, and a villa in central Antwerpen that's worth SEROUS money now, all gone
by Anonymous1 week ago
You mean someone spent their own money and didn't leave any for you. Too bad, so sad.
by Pacochacolt1 week ago
Tobacco has direct externalities, gambling pretty much doesn't
by Anonymous1 week ago
??? Gambling has the worst of externalities, where they keep asking for money from others or even steal it from their family to keep doing it
by SummerHot1 week ago
That's indirect, not direct
by Anonymous1 week ago
Gambling addiction is very real and not trivial at all.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I didn't call it trivial, but your gambling itself has zero direct effect on others. Smoking does
by Anonymous1 week ago
You're making leaps here First I'm not a gambling addict nor have I ever sports bet or been in a casino. It seems incredibly stupid to me, but i dont care what you do with your money A gambling ADDICT does terrible things to their family etc etc. The act of gambling itself is harmless to anyone other than the gambler. If the gambler is stealing money from his family that's on the gambler, not gambling itself
by Anonymous1 week ago
Are you proposing we ban alcohol advertising?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Look at all this harmless gambling fun you're missing out on!
by Anonymous1 week ago
How about some individual accountability and self regulation before "banning" things? You can't legislate everything. If people are dumb enough to overindulge in any activity, the issue is self control and education; not more laws.
by Late-Maintenance1 week ago
I don't think we should ban it at all, that's gonna drive it underground and make it worse for everyone, banning things absolutely dosent work. But we're talking about advertising/glamourozing it, it's everywhere every sports program on tv, it's really something they shouldn't encourage and force down the throats of people watching
by Anonymous1 week ago
It's absolutely disgusting watching the NBA and announcers are announcing prop bets during free throws
by Exotic_Medium1 week ago
Why celebrities, and not anyone in gambling commercials?
by Catherine571 week ago
You're going to tell a struggling actor not to pay their rent or fill their fridge this month?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Don't admonish your local crack dealers. They're just trying to fill their fridge
by Jacobsoncandice1 week ago
Where I live dealing crack is illegal? Is it not illegal where you are?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Unironically, yes.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I absolutely would, yes. Most struggling actors have a day job to afford living expenses.
by Apprehensive_Ice1 week ago
Damn, that's messed up. You are a cruel person.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Does "contributing to an extremely harmful activity that also has the eyes of millions of children on it due to all of the advertising." not matter if you are personally struggling?
by Catherine571 week ago
Yes, Unless you're suggesting an alternative for that actor?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Taking another job that doesn't involve questionable morality would be a start. But - I don't actually think that promoting gambling, or drinking, or smoking, is immoral. It doesn't matter if you are a rich actor or a struggling actor.
by Catherine571 week ago
Taking another job that doesn't involve questionable morality would be a start. What job? Liquor, cars, and gambling have some of the highest rates when it comes to commercials. Often, you'll clear 10k-25k in a day. What job is equivalent to that?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Why does the pay have to be equivalent? If you think promoting gambling is bad, its bad. Its not bad if you are wealthy, but OK if you are struggling, its bad. Hell, maybe the person is a struggling actor because of a crippling gambling problem. But - I don't think promoting gambling is bad.
by Catherine571 week ago
Why does the pay have to be equivalent? Because that's how jobs work. Would you quit your job if it meant a significant pay cut. But - I don't think promoting gambling is bad. I understand, I'm just saying telling an actor not to take the pay cheque it cruel.
by Anonymous1 week ago
The point is that if the behavior is considered immoral, I don't have to recommend an equally paying job as an alternative to the behavior if I think you shouldn't do it.
by Catherine571 week ago
A very Christian approach.
by Anonymous1 week ago
What's your profession?
by Anonymous1 week ago
Why? Would it make a difference?
by Catherine571 week ago
Only because I get satisfaction calling out hypocrisy
by Anonymous1 week ago
Feel free to call it out if you see. I don't have a problem with anyone advertising or promoting gambling, so im not sure what you would find hypocritical there.
by Catherine571 week ago
"Questionable morality" for placing a sports bet? Lol I'd be curious to see what leisure activities do fall within your narrow scope of acceptability. (I don't really want to know) I truly and honestly find your judgmental attitude to be a bigger indicator of "questionable morality" than promoting a product/service. Back to church clutching your pearls, Karen. Smh
by Late-Maintenance1 week ago
If you actually read the discussion, you would know that I am fine with gambling. I am wondering why OP pointed out specifically celebrities endorsing gambling being an issue, and not anyone who endorses it. As if being a celebrity somehow made it worse. I encourage you to read more to actually get the full scope before replying in the future.
by Catherine571 week ago
Would you judge a homeless person for doing it? Where does the cutoff line fall? It's impossible for us collectively to take a stand against appearing in ads for this, and even if we could they'd just animate them or have AI generate people. I somewhat judge celebrities because they don't need the money and their name brings in business that we'd all be better off if the gambling platforms didn't get, but even for a well-off person they might be getting paid like $50k for this and that's hard for almost anyone to turn down…
by Anonymous1 week ago
Personally I wouldn't judge anyone for doing it. I don't have a problem with gambling, drinking, or smoking ads. I don't think "needing the money" morally absolves anyone if the behavior is normally considered immoral.
by Catherine571 week ago
As with most "vices" there is nothing inherently wrong with gambling. Much like alcohol, the issue comes in with people who have addictive personalities and lack self-control. If I make a bet for fun with disposable income, no problem; if I use the rent money trying to "hit it big" that's a problem.
by Extreme_Ad1 week ago
While I agree with you I don't think this is an unpopular opinion
by Anonymous1 week ago
Same for all the celebs who did crypto ads
by Bitter_Context_9351 week ago
A few CEOs in the industry have talked about how gambling ads are becoming too much these days. I think Caesars CEO said something about it not that long ago
by naomie751 week ago
I understand that being an actor can be unreliable so you gotta get paid where you can. Tons of people work for unethical companies. Why is this different?
by Anonymous1 week ago
When I type in "gambling ads" in google pics of Kevin hart, Jaimie fox, dude from Seinfeld, athletes come up. I don't think they are strugglers? Gambling is an addiction . These people are looked up to by the community no matter how much we don't want it to. They are using their influence to send us down a path of addiction . And yes we already criticize people for bad products. Look at goop so many people clown that lady. But at least she is selling one product at a time. The people buying into gambling have the potential to just continue gambling
by Due-Extension-31561 week ago
Celebrities in ANY commercials should be ashamed. It wasn't that long ago that appearing in a commercial as an actor basically meant your career was taking a nosedive and you're desperate enough for money that you'll sell out to whoever will take you... But now I guess selling out is just the sign that you made it.
by eliascorkery1 week ago
What's wrong with taking a commercial job and your acting career is also in trouble. Why are people just supposed to go broke for some kind of pride?
by Jermaineffertz1 week ago
Pride? A refusal to do something you see as immoral or harmful to others is not pride, it demonstrates empathy and that you won't give in to the temptation of the payout from the ad, that you value what you believe is good more than how you may benefit. If that is pride, I'd rather have that than the ensuing shame.
by This-Ad-87421 week ago
That wasn't my point. If you need money you will take work. You need to eat. The idea you were a billionaire a month ago is irrelevant. You need to eat.
by Jermaineffertz1 week ago
turning down being in an ad isn't prideful or empathetic its straight up delusional lol
by Anonymous1 week ago
Lol no it isn't that's ridiculous. How is that even an argument? Lots of actors starving or not turn down ads if they don't suit them. Are you trying to imply that it's delusional to turn down ANY ad presented? How do actors intend on not oversaturating their image if they accept everything offered to them or try out for every little thing they see? Asinine argument.
by This-Ad-87421 week ago
Commercials are annoying but usually not that immoral.
by Anonymous1 week ago
If you are an avid anti-smoker and have made it clear you are against it and decided to be in a smoking commercial that'd be pretty damn hypocritical and the people who know you and saw it would likely think so. It's like a betrayal of your own beliefs just to fill your fridge, hypocritical AND selfish. If you're a starving actor what you do is branch out into things you normally don't do, if you're not into comic book commercials but you see an ad for one that pays well than THATS what you go for.
by This-Ad-87421 week ago
Your arguing for personal morals that you cannot say what they see as "right or wrong" morally when we have no idea really. I'm not arguing that actors go against their morals for roles, I'm sure it happens even if it's the minority but to say if your not into comic books you shouldn't advertise one is dumb imo, while you made a point with the smoking one. Yes if they aren't into comics the wage would probably be the incentive to go for the role but i have no interest in cleaning toilets but pay me enough and ill gladly take that brush and scrub. But the smoking analogy i completely agree with just had to disagree with the comic one.
by milford541 week ago
Are cigarette commercials even legal anymore?
by Anonymous1 week ago
And the oh so moral lobbyists are actively trying to remove the restrictions to this day. Casinos also have the same lobbyists. Like in my hometown of Dallas where Vegas casino owners are currently actively trying to get Texas to legalize gambling so they can build their big casino there. To make matters worse, they now own the Dallas mavericks. Fun.
by This-Ad-87421 week ago
I disagree I think there are way more immoral ads out there than many people realize. The point of ads is using rhetoric to persuade people, often times that something bad for them, is actually good for them. You mean to tell me that cigarette commercials who portray smoking as cool and manly isn't immoral? And the alcohol ads that say "drink responsibly" but portray partying and dancing and things that most people do not drink responsibly while engaging in. Why are there so many books, documentaries, lessons being taught in SCHOOLS trying to show and deter people how many ads will persuade and trick you? That is what propaganda is and it is rampant.
by This-Ad-87421 week ago
Given the way Hollywood operates most celebrities need those commercials
by Anonymous1 week ago
Yeah standards do change over time, I get that. Nowadays if you're not in the MCU, you're a nobody. Lol
by eliascorkery1 week ago
There is nothing wrong with gambling any more than celebrities advertising for alcohol. There is nothing wrong with it at all.
by Imaginary-Crew1 week ago
I agree, but I'd do it too if I was handed a bag of cash.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Exactly. Cash is cash. Irrelevant how my overall career is trending
by Jermaineffertz1 week ago
I'd do a commercial for ISIS if they paid me enough.
by Anonymous1 week ago
You might be joking, but that's not funny in any sense
by Salt_Ad1 week ago
Fair lol
by Rdamore1 week ago
Oh, I'm mad someone got paid to endorse a legal product. Grow up.
by Pacochacolt1 week ago
Pearl clutching intensifies from OP
by ElegantAd1 week ago
Only after Wayne Gretzky and many other athletes already did ads for gambling sites
by Anonymous1 week ago
I enjoy gambling. I don't think there should be ads for it, but if I want to throw $20 on a hockey game, I'm gonna do it. People get addicted to a lot of things, while others don't. People rage about gambling and then go buy a 6 pack.
by Anonymous1 week ago
It's weird that these gaming companies even hire celebrity sponsors. Seems like the kind of service that would sell itself with minimal awareness - like it's hard to imagine anyone picking their service based on Ryan Seacrest's paid opinion. What's the ROI?
by Ok_Panic_45421 week ago
It is amazing to me how quickly all of this became plastered all over every sports broadcast.
by coltjacobi1 week ago
Patton Oswalt should feel shame for a lot of the things he chooses to do.
by Anonymous1 week ago
It's a part of life. I feel the same way about everyone who decides to open up a vape shop in all the strip malls across the country. Just gotta except that people don't care about the well being of others and move on. All you can really do is try and be a good person yourself and hope enough other people are doing the same to move the needle lol
by margarette781 week ago
Agreeed!!! Jamie Fox, Kevin Hart… shame shame!!
by Deontaehegmann1 week ago
Shame! Shame!
by Dinomccullough1 week ago
It is going to cause a wave of problems in due time.. And I have been gambling since before it was a thing online or easily accessible via an app lol.. If these kids that just get to legal age start getting into it and don't have the ability to control it, look out society
by Icy-Reputation-49261 week ago
Any gambling ads are abhorrent. But celebrity backed ones are the worst of all
by kassulkeleanne1 week ago
Gambling is the WORST addiction. You can't physically consume unlimited amounts of alcohol or drugs. But you can keep on gambling until everything you own, can borrow or steal is gone.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Totally agree. I couldn't believe so many A list celebs threw their weight behind crypto ads before FTX blew up.
by Roxannestanton1 week ago
The fact that celebrities are advertising a ton of "sports books" apps during sporting events is highly shameful on all accounts.
by Anonymous1 week ago
So should people in alcohol commercials be ashamed to. Or people selling perfume that only cost a couple of cents, but they charge hundreds of dollars.
by Mayertardith1 week ago
Inflation must be huge when even the stars are grasping for it.
by TheseRequirement1 week ago
I lost a lot of respect for Jamie Foxx. Does the dude really need the money?
by Anonymous1 week ago
As someone who has never gambled and does not plan on gambling because I know how addictive it would be and I know how easily I can get addicted to something the amount of advertisements out there for gambling is crazy. It is everywhere. I hate it.
by Anonymous1 week ago
They get sooo much cash for those gigs cause other celebs won't go near them. But they end up cashing in big with good retainers for a one off shoot. It's crazy money for not much work
by Anonymous1 week ago
agree but not unpopular. At least in my country. Many people fight against these companies that were using the "street" culture to attract younger people. they turned very unpopular because of this
by Anonymous1 week ago
People should be more ashamed for caring about celebrity opinions.
by Anonymous1 week ago
No the celebrities job to teach the kids. Maybe parents should be more aware of what their kids are watching.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I agree. The reason its happening is that they truly truly dont care about their audience. Its all just a play for them to profit off of. So if they dont care about the audience why would they feel shame if they did gambling comercials. Its sad but its true.
by Dickigeraldine1 week ago
This and alcohol ads are pretty messed up. Gambling and alcohol ads should be banned.
by Only_Afternoon11241 week ago
Unpopular opinion for sure. It's a commercial dummy, just don't gamble if you don't want to. I don't. Don't use the bs smokescreen of "won't somebody think of the children!!!!"
by Adept-Ambassador1 week ago
Gambling and addicted commercials should not exist.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I just don't GET gambling ads. They are all telling you up front they they make so much money off their gamblers that they can AFFORD advertising. I don't see how people don't realize that. Like. Who sees the gambling ad and actually gambles? It just seems so stupid to me.
by Anonymous1 week ago
It's the same as drugs. No sympathy for someone who can't tell themselves "NO".
by Ok_Upstairs_14371 week ago
Yeah, we as a society are trending that way on multiple things. Mostly I think it's good but I definitely have my moments where I think perhaps we need to be protected from ourselves and corporate overlords who are taking advantage. Sometimes there is a tipping point like what happened with big tobacco.
by coltjacobi1 week ago
Children can't gamble
by Ok_Sir_89301 week ago
fun fact, children grow up to be adults, and will think that gambling is appropriate! hope this helps
by No_Pen1 week ago
So what? Let people do what they want
by Ok_Sir_89301 week ago
I respectfully disagree. I think there should be legally enforced limits, but that is because of politicians. Nit the people in the ads. I do think they should be limited to 18+ shows and sites, though.
by erick191 week ago
It is no different than celebrities in alcohol ads. People with addictive personalities are going to get addicted to vices regardless of advertising.
by Anonymous1 week ago
Where are you seeing celebrities' in gambling ads? Someone who has worked in the industry for 5 years I don't see why people have this take. Yes it is an addictive activity, yes I have seen people ruin their lives. but I have also seen people have a good time, people enjoying a thrill in their life they would otherwise not have. Just because you don't like an activity doesn't mean you go and ban it. There is also ad's plastered over every casino I worked with that tells people "if you have an addiction here is resources you can use to get help" At some point you have to be accountable for your own actions.
by Anonymous1 week ago
I beg to differ. That is the same line cigarette companies use: "There is a strict health warning against using this product on every pack, and anyway, if you are an adult you are responsible for your own actions". It holds up legally, but IMHO it does not morally. Would you approve of the sale of heroin on the same basis?
by Anonymous1 week ago
It holds up legally, but IMHO it does not morally. Would you approve of the sale of heroin on the same basis? Absolutely. You or society have no right to prevent an individual from doing something you deem as unsavory if it doesn't directly infringe on your rights.
by Anonymous1 week ago
It holds up legally, but IMHO it does not morally. Would you approve of the sale of heroin on the same basis? If heroine was a legal product to be sold yes, because once again, you are choosing to use heroine. no one is forcing you at gunpoint to go gamble at a casino, use heroine, or to smoke. Morality you shouldn't bring into a debate like this since morals differ from culture to culture of what is right or wrong.
by Anonymous1 week ago
YouTube bet365 gambling ads They did a ton of them. Ontario banned the use of celebs in gambling ads because it was such an issue.
by Jacobsoncandice1 week ago
Bro every sports star has done them! Larry David just did one for FTX, ya know the FTX that recently got shut down and their founders sent to prison?
by Anonymous1 week ago
I must not be seeing these ad's
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If you get addicted it's your own fault and you deserve it
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