Bingo requires you to pay to play and whether or not you win the cash prize is entirely based on chance. There’s a reason casinos often have bingo halls built in.
I believe the answer to that is no money, not gambling.
Correct. Thus, neither loot boxes (no inherent cash value) nor trading cards (likewise) are gambling. They might be “predatory” in some ways. But that isn’t the discussion being had.
But, the games I play do so many free chances, and then you have to pay for more chances. So, my grandma could play it and not gamble, but my kids would absolutely be gambling when they played the exact same game.
But, the point I want to make clear is I don't believe they give any fucks about the gambling. I think they're mad about the taxes being different for gambling.
Poker can be played with no money. Poker is a game that can be used to gamble.
Are you gambling when there is no money involved?
What about if you were charged $1 to play, and still no prizes were given out? Is that gambling?
If you answered “no” to both questions, congratulations, you’re caught up
I believe the answer to that is no money, not gambling. Even if you pay for a pool table, you're paying for the allotted time to play. Not gambling.
I'm curious because my grandma won't even play bingo, she thinks its gambling. I dont agree with her, but she will point you to the Bible verses.
Bingo requires you to pay to play and whether or not you win the cash prize is entirely based on chance. There’s a reason casinos often have bingo halls built in.
Correct. Thus, neither loot boxes (no inherent cash value) nor trading cards (likewise) are gambling. They might be “predatory” in some ways. But that isn’t the discussion being had.
But, the games I play do so many free chances, and then you have to pay for more chances. So, my grandma could play it and not gamble, but my kids would absolutely be gambling when they played the exact same game.
But, the point I want to make clear is I don't believe they give any fucks about the gambling. I think they're mad about the taxes being different for gambling.