Funny thing is, I did not know this week was dedicated to that cause (or even know there was such a cause) until I played the Mega Millions lottery (jackpot of $212 million; one of the few times I do in a year or two) and received the following message with my quick pick numbers:
Notice that the service announcement is on a lottery ticket. Though I understand playing the lottery is not as harmful as being at the blackjack table, it is still a form of gambling. Some people play the lottery every week or even twice a week, which I would contend is addiction. However that is not what is amusing.
It is quirky that a "gambling association" supports the inhibition of "gambling addiction" though it is the very reason they are in business. This hearkens me back to other "service announcements" by groups or organizations used as PR tactics to brighten their business's image while not really putting an effort toward fixing the intended problem. Examples include Phillip Morris printing pamphlets on their cigarette boxes on getting help for smoking addiction and cessation, a Vegas casino (unfortunately I forgot their name) providing a hot-line for gambling addiction, and Exxon promoting their "green" technologies as a move to promote efficient energy, thereby helping to decrease oil addition.
What odd humor?! To think that they can sweep dust under the rug over the consumer. What do you think?
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