Online Casino Site Promises to Save The World

Submitted by Gary on Tue, 2010-08-31 at 18:34

Recently, Guardian.co.uk reported on a new website that aims to save the planet through online gambling. It’s name is Green Bet, and the idea is so crazy that it just might work.

It is true that the society seems to be gambling with the future of our planet. Sustainability has become increasingly important, as our most important resources are being used up faster than we can create more or find alternatives. Green Bet has vowed to make that gamble less risky by donating its profits to renewable energy initiatives that could help to improve the Earth’s sustainability.

Green Bet’s slogan is “saving the world through changing your casino”.

The owner of the company has refused to utilize typical advertising tactics, out of fear for compromising the website’s integrity and message.

He says: “If we can persuade just 1% of gamblers to change their account, we will raise over $100 million a year for renewable energy research and environmental charities”.

Green Bet’s entire foundation is based on the idea that we can forge a better future for the planet without having to sacrifice things that are important to us. The website encourages existing online casino players to take part in its affiliate program by signing up to associated casinos. The money that is spent on these casinos will then be put towards efforts to develop renewable energy resources.