Gambling away your millions. I recently read in the papers of a case a

Singapore
August 23, 2010 3:52am CST
gambler has against a casino for his losses - which amount to about USD19 million. His argument was that the casino readily extended him credit too readily - way beyond his creditworthiness - that he lost more than he should. Basically a moral responsibility he felt that the casino should bear. I am not sure if this is valid in view of past legal cases. Do you think the gambler has any case against the casino? Your thoughts please.
5 responses
• New Zealand
23 Aug 10
Well walking into a casino you should know that you are playing to lose or win money. You gamble with the intentions of "hey I might win some money" not "I'm going to lose it all and then blame the casino because they should have stopped me from pretty much giving them all my money" Some people are stupid. How'd he even get all the money to lose it in that way. :(
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
@thebraggingman - are gamblers even sensible to think so logically? @carp - I'm sure the casino has all ways to protect itself and it would have a strong legal team supporting it. This guy is just going to sink further.
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
hi thebraggingman, yup the casino is there to make money not to protect the gambler from himself. Yes, and the rich businessman immediately paid up some USD9.5 million immediately.
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
Hi carp, Your question should be directed at lawyers and others in the legal profession. I think this guy is really crazy. Firstly, when he wants to gamble, he should assess himself, how much he is prepared to lose. Secondly, I guess he's gambling on credit which is a really stupid thing to do. It might easily get out of control. Thirdly, he is going to lose more money....to the lawyers! I'm waiting to hear about the outcome of this case, but I guess it could take a long time.
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
so gambling is more than a Pastime, it is an Addiction? Or a Disease ...
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
I would think options (2) and (3) weigh more than option (1)
@picjim (3002)
• India
23 Aug 10
The point is he has gambled beyond his financial capacity to repay.Even if the casino takes legal action against him,how can they recover their due?The reason is he is not credit worthy.His assets if bought to sale might not also be adequate to repay his debt.
• Singapore
24 Aug 10
hi picjim, yup he will definitely have some problem settling this big financial loss. Not to mention the legal fees involved. Will be interesting to see the outcome of this case.
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
23 Aug 10
This happened in my country. While the casino is for profit, they should practice some social responsibilities. They should never allow patron to exceed their credit limits. Then again, it is the responsibility of the patron to ensure that they gamble within their means. But well, does gamblers have any rational when they are on the table?
• Singapore
24 Aug 10
hi sjlskl, i think now the question is the credit limit. How many times over above what one can afford to lose? 3 times ??? Gamblers should not throw their loses in the face of the casino also like those investors who have made bad investments. I am sure Gamblers would not complain if they are winning alot.
@aurorastorm (1131)
• United States
23 Aug 10
I think the casino should never have granted him this much credit. I also think the guy is a little bit shady. What was he thinking taking that much in credit, when he has no way of paying it back. Sometimes when people gamble in the moment, they lose all sense of their brain and what they are actually doing.
• Singapore
24 Aug 10
hi aurorastorm, I guess when you are "in the zone", you just lost all track of time, losses and wins. I understand also that the gambler in question was playing rather big money a hand. Sooo ... his wins/losses are similarly big. I think there should be further controls or checks in place before someone loses more than their pants. Thanks for responding, aurorastorm.