FOR some people, betting is fun, and gambling can be exciting. But both can lead to serious problems that continue long after the thrill is gone. When money troubles start, we invariably experience stress in our relationships with loved ones and families. Our ability to function effectively at work will be seriously affected.
According to a recent PricewaterhouseCooper's Global Gaming Outlook report entitled The casino and online gaming market to 2015, it was projected that the global casino gaming revenue across the United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Canada will grow at 9.2% compound annual rate during the next five years, rising from US$117.6bil in 2010 to US$182.8bil in 2015.