Gambling conversation questions

Gambling

 * Do you ever gamble for money? Do you enjoy it? Why/why not?
 * Do you ever buy lottery tickets? Do you expect to win? Have you ever won anything? Do you consider the lottery different to other forms of gambling?
 * How many different types of gambling can you think of?
 * Describe a game you especially like, how do you play?
 * Should lotteries give out lots of smaller prizes or one or two really big prizes?
 * Do you ever play slot machines or fruit machines (one-armed bandits)? Explain how they work.
 * Have you ever been to a horse race or a dog race? Did you make any bets?
 * Is gambling a social problem? If so, what can be done about it?
 * What forms of gambling are legal and illegal where you live? Would you like to change the rules?
 * What do you know about on-line gambling?
 * Is it possible, or advisable, to restrict gambling on the Internet?
 * Are there any betting shops (locations where you go to place a bet) in your locality? What is your opinion of such places? Should they be allowed or not?
 * Is there a difference between buying shares in the stock exchange and playing bingo?

Casinos

 * Have you ever been to a casino? Describe the experience.
 * Would you like to have a casino in your town? What would be the advantages and disadvantages?
 * Should casinos open 24 hours a day?
 * Should casino winnings be unlimited? Why/why not?
 * If a super-casino were to be built in your home town, how would you react?