Do you want a gambling arcade on Main Street?

[maxmix]

Two points to make:

4 machines or 2 machines in every pub in Britain (Your words) I dont understand what you mean ! Maybe i'm not getting your point ! If you want to gamble, go to any pub in the town ! thats where I see all the Alcoholics, sorry gamblers any time I am out for a drink ! Do you think 23 or 43 machines in the one place make a difference ?

Do people have 23 hands and 23 wallets to lose their lot at one time ?

Go to Scotbet and lose your lot/wages/rent money on one bet, or Ladbrokes in Oban or www.bingobabes.com and tell no one about the 50p you lost or sorry £5000

As for the 2nd point ! I think you have been voting the wrong people in, Yes ? No ?

Either that or they have the same opinion that most people I speak to.... No one really cares.... Premises open and new jobs mean a lot more for a small town, rather than slanderous statements on here lol

As I said earlier.... Both premises should be open in a few weeks time.... (And NO ! I never read that in the Courier lol)

maxmix

there was plenty time for this to be done last year, maybe if you had approached whoever you had voted for etc things would have been different ..

PS I don't know why there are comments above about concerns regarding children ! The same machines / betting can be done across the road in McGrorys old building (Scotbet) ! Licensed premises of this type (Same as a public bar) are for adults only (Over 18)....

Two points to make:

In the original application there were 23 machines (which seems a lot to me) and again I quote the research about how this type of business attracts young people and women (the target audience in the application)to become gambling addicts.

The second point, which I think is very interesting, is that our Councilors had no say at the appeal. The appeal was decided by Cllr Daniel Kelly (Lomond North), Cllr Bruce Marshall (Cowal) and Cllr James McQueen (Dunoon). I am doubtful that it would have been supported by our Councillors.

[EileenH]

How many jobs is this new shop going to create? I think time will tell whether or not it's going to be a success. The only complaint I would have is all the folk who might hang about outside the door and block the street. There are a few premises on main street, the bookies being one, where this happens.

[Frosty]

I cannot see where any statements made in this thread could be considered slanderous?
There are various points made as to why and why not Campbeltonians and ex-pacts would want / not want another form of gambling in the Towns Main Street.
Any valid point that a person puts up for discussion is their view, which forms part of their opinion on the question raised in the title.
I have made my point , it maybe a wee bit after planning permission was granted , however that does not mean I cannot put my opinion forward for discussion.

I wish Maxmix all the best in his new venture and I hope that he has put in place all the necessary precautions to help ensure that people gamble responsibly while in his premisses.

fROSTY

[Isa]

fROSTY, I can't say I saw anything slanderous either.

A forum is just what it is, public debate and opinions. If a member posts something it is usually an invitation for a reaction. Some posters don't quite get the idea that if the posts don't agree with theirs it doesn't mean one is more right or wrong than the other. it's just opinions. Maybe they are control freaks at home and expect everyone to agree with them. Who knows??

The above is a generalisation and not aimed at any segment of the community

Hopefully once the crack down on incapacity benefits for those who really don't need them kick in there won't be the same money available to drink or gamble. Never thought I would agree with a Tory policy

[bill]

Wish you all the success with your new venture Maxmix.I hope your success will enable you to open further premises through out the town.
I have not had a bet for near on 39 years,(the reason I know is that is when my oldest lad was born)and I have never got used to the "new machines".If it was a penny one armed bandit I would be ok.Wonder why they were called one armed bandits???? So if you were relying on me to make your fortune you would go hungry.

[maxmix]

Wish you all the success with your new venture Maxmix.

Thanks very much Bill... But i'm afraid it has nothing to do with me, I was only using the premises to keep another shop trading in the town.... I am afraid i'll just be working there, going back to my old electronics trade... Machine mechanic and general dogs body

Will be quite interesting working for an employer after the last 17 years of working for myself....

So busy with Computer repairs so no doubt i'll keep that going etc...

If the 2 premises employ 4 or 5 people that would be quite good ! (I have no idea on how many people will be there between the 2 businesses...) That is left up to the owners i'm afraid....

It will be good to have these 2 places brightened up.... The Main Street has looked better.... and with the road works moving slowly up the Main Street anything new will be a bonus...

maxmix

[bill]

I walked up and down Main Street twice on Saturday looking for the gambling ghetto,and could not find it.