Game of chance

A game of chance is a play whose unfolding partially or is completely subjected to the chance. This one can come from a pulling or about a distribution of charts, a jet of die, etc When the play is completely subjected randomly, one speaks about Game of pure chance. When the player must determine his action according to random events passed or future and of probabilities, one speaks more readily about Game of chance reasoned.

Example of game of chance:

  • Lottery (Lotto)
  • Play of dice
  • Plays of casino (Caster, machines with under).

The games of chance are the first plays practiced by the young children for the pleasure. The same term also indicates the money plays practiced by the adults, either in specialized establishments, or by buying tickets near tradesmen as in France the tobacconists.

The people who devote themselves to the “plays” of chance and of money (gambling) can develop a strong dependence with those. One names this psychopathology (addiction) “pathological Jeu”.

France

According to a study of INSEE appeared in May 2005, the household expenses French in the games of chance rose, in 2003, to 7,8 billion euros, which represents 130 euros per capita.

In France, one can ask to be prohibited of casino.

Sources

  • INSEE First, May 2005, n°1016

Simple: Gambling

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