| | |  | Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |  | | | Golden Oldies Take up Gambling
- Saturday, 20 May 2006
Gambling used to conjure up images of a racy, glitzy pastime, usually enjoyed by the younger set in our society. The only gambling that over-60s might have taken up was church bingo or the likes. Not anymore. Today, the older crowd is discovering that age does not determine whether one can enjoy gambling or not and many oldies are taking to the casinos – both online and land-based ones - to enjoy what they have been missing out on for decades.
Why has gambling suddenly become such a popular pastime with the older crowd? First of all, as life expectancy increases and medical technology allows people to enjoy quality of life well into their late-80’s, many oldies feel that life only begins at 60. This segment of the population is newly retired, with pension funds in their back pocket and a lot of time on their hands. What better pastime is there for these people than gambling? Obviously, not all over-60s are racing off to Las Vegas on organized gambling tours and many prefer to stay at home. This is why online casinos have become so popular as it allows older gamblers to enjoy the experience from the comfort of their own homes.
Another reason why gambling is so popular with the older population is that many of their favorite games can be found at online casinos these days. Online bingo gambling is a huge hit on the internet, as is the more relaxed game of Keno.
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