/*
Version: 3.5.2 Timestamp: Sat Nov 1 14:43:36 EDT 2014
*/
.select3-container {
margin: 0;
position: relative;
display: inline-block;
/* inline-block for ie7 */
zoom: 1;
*display: inline;
vertical-align: middle;
}
.select3-container,
.select3-drop,
.select3-search,
.select3-search input {
/*
Force border-box so that % widths fit the parent
container without overlap because of margin/padding.
More Info : http://www.quirksmode.org/css/box.html
*/
-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; /* webkit */
-moz-box-sizing: border-box; /* firefox */
box-sizing: border-box; /* css3 */
}
.select3-container .select3-choice {
display: block;
height: 26px;
padding: 0 0 0 8px;
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
white-space: nowrap;
line-height: 26px;
color: #444;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 4px;
background-clip: padding-box;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
background-color: #fff;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #eee), color-stop(0.5, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr = '#ffffff', endColorstr = '#eeeeee', GradientType = 0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice {
padding: 0 8px 0 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-drop-above .select3-choice {
border-bottom-color: #aaa;
border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #eee), color-stop(0.9, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#ffffff', endColorstr='#eeeeee', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
}
.select3-container.select3-allowclear .select3-choice .select3-chosen {
margin-right: 42px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice > .select3-chosen {
margin-right: 26px;
display: block;
overflow: hidden;
white-space: nowrap;
text-overflow: ellipsis;
float: none;
width: auto;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice > .select3-chosen {
margin-left: 26px;
margin-right: 0;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr {
display: none;
width: 12px;
height: 12px;
position: absolute;
right: 24px;
top: 8px;
font-size: 1px;
text-decoration: none;
border: 0;
background: url('select3.png') right top no-repeat;
cursor: pointer;
outline: 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-allowclear .select3-choice abbr {
display: inline-block;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr:hover {
background-position: right -11px;
cursor: pointer;
}
.select3-drop-mask {
border: 0;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
position: fixed;
left: 0;
top: 0;
min-height: 100%;
min-width: 100%;
height: auto;
width: auto;
opacity: 0;
z-index: 9998;
/* styles required for IE to work */
background-color: #fff;
filter: alpha(opacity=0);
}
.select3-drop {
width: 100%;
margin-top: -1px;
position: absolute;
z-index: 9999;
top: 100%;
background: #fff;
color: #000;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-top: 0;
border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
box-shadow: 0 4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above {
margin-top: 1px;
border-top: 1px solid #aaa;
border-bottom: 0;
border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 -4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
box-shadow: 0 -4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.select3-drop-active {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
border-top: none;
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above.select3-drop-active {
border-top: 1px solid #5897fb;
}
.select3-drop-auto-width {
border-top: 1px solid #aaa;
width: auto;
}
.select3-drop-auto-width .select3-search {
padding-top: 4px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
display: inline-block;
width: 18px;
height: 100%;
position: absolute;
right: 0;
top: 0;
border-left: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
background-clip: padding-box;
background: #ccc;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #ccc), color-stop(0.6, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr = '#eeeeee', endColorstr = '#cccccc', GradientType = 0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
left: 0;
right: auto;
border-left: none;
border-right: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
display: block;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 0 1px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: 2px 1px;
}
.select3-search {
display: inline-block;
width: 100%;
min-height: 26px;
margin: 0;
padding-left: 4px;
padding-right: 4px;
position: relative;
z-index: 10000;
white-space: nowrap;
}
.select3-search input {
width: 100%;
height: auto !important;
min-height: 26px;
padding: 4px 20px 4px 5px;
margin: 0;
outline: 0;
font-family: sans-serif;
font-size: 1em;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
background: #fff url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-search input {
padding: 4px 5px 4px 20px;
background: #fff url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above .select3-search input {
margin-top: 4px;
}
.select3-search input.select3-active {
background: #fff url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%;
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
.select3-container-active .select3-choice,
.select3-container-active .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
outline: none;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice {
border-bottom-color: transparent;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff inset;
box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff inset;
border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
background-color: #eee;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #fff), color-stop(0.5, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#ffffff', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
}
.select3-dropdown-open.select3-drop-above .select3-choice,
.select3-dropdown-open.select3-drop-above .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
border-top-color: transparent;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0, #fff), color-stop(0.5, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#ffffff', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
background: transparent;
border-left: none;
filter: none;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
border-right: none;
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: -18px 1px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: -16px 1px;
}
.select3-hidden-accessible {
border: 0;
clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
height: 1px;
margin: -1px;
overflow: hidden;
padding: 0;
position: absolute;
width: 1px;
}
/* results */
.select3-results {
max-height: 200px;
padding: 0 0 0 4px;
margin: 4px 4px 4px 0;
position: relative;
overflow-x: hidden;
overflow-y: auto;
-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-results {
padding: 0 4px 0 0;
margin: 4px 0 4px 4px;
}
.select3-results ul.select3-result-sub {
margin: 0;
padding-left: 0;
}
.select3-results li {
list-style: none;
display: list-item;
background-image: none;
}
.select3-results li.select3-result-with-children > .select3-result-label {
font-weight: bold;
}
.select3-results .select3-result-label {
padding: 3px 7px 4px;
margin: 0;
cursor: pointer;
min-height: 1em;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
}
.select3-results-dept-1 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 20px }
.select3-results-dept-2 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 40px }
.select3-results-dept-3 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 60px }
.select3-results-dept-4 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 80px }
.select3-results-dept-5 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 100px }
.select3-results-dept-6 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 110px }
.select3-results-dept-7 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 120px }
.select3-results .select3-highlighted {
background: #3875d7;
color: #fff;
}
.select3-results li em {
background: #feffde;
font-style: normal;
}
.select3-results .select3-highlighted em {
background: transparent;
}
.select3-results .select3-highlighted ul {
background: #fff;
color: #000;
}
.select3-results .select3-no-results,
.select3-results .select3-searching,
.select3-results .select3-ajax-error,
.select3-results .select3-selection-limit {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
padding-left: 5px;
}
/*
disabled look for disabled choices in the results dropdown
*/
.select3-results .select3-disabled.select3-highlighted {
color: #666;
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-results .select3-disabled {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-results .select3-selected {
display: none;
}
.select3-more-results.select3-active {
background: #f4f4f4 url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%;
}
.select3-results .select3-ajax-error {
background: rgba(255, 50, 50, .2);
}
.select3-more-results {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
}
/* disabled styles */
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border-left: 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice abbr {
display: none;
}
/* multiselect */
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
height: auto !important;
height: 1%;
margin: 0;
padding: 0 5px 0 0;
position: relative;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
cursor: text;
overflow: hidden;
background-color: #fff;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, color-stop(1%, #eee), color-stop(15%, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
padding: 0 0 0 5px;
}
.select3-locked {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 5px !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
min-height: 26px;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-active .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
outline: none;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices li {
float: left;
list-style: none;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices li
{
float: right;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
white-space: nowrap;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field input {
padding: 5px;
margin: 1px 0;
font-family: sans-serif;
font-size: 100%;
color: #666;
outline: 0;
border: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
background: transparent !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field input.select3-active {
background: #fff url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100% !important;
}
.select3-default {
color: #999 !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 18px;
margin: 3px 0 3px 5px;
position: relative;
line-height: 13px;
color: #333;
cursor: default;
border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;
border-radius: 3px;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff inset, 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff inset, 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
background-clip: padding-box;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
background-color: #e4e4e4;
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#f4f4f4', GradientType=0);
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, color-stop(20%, #f4f4f4), color-stop(50%, #f0f0f0), color-stop(52%, #e8e8e8), color-stop(100%, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice
{
margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;
padding: 3px 18px 3px 5px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-chosen {
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice-focus {
background: #d4d4d4;
}
.select3-search-choice-close {
display: block;
width: 12px;
height: 13px;
position: absolute;
right: 3px;
top: 4px;
font-size: 1px;
outline: none;
background: url('select3.png') right top no-repeat;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-search-choice-close {
right: auto;
left: 3px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-search-choice-close {
left: 3px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-search-choice-close {
left: auto;
right: 2px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-search-choice-close:hover {
background-position: right -11px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice-focus .select3-search-choice-close {
background-position: right -11px;
}
/* disabled styles */
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices .select3-search-choice {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 5px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
background-image: none;
background-color: #f4f4f4;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-search-choice-close { display: none;
background: none;
}
/* end multiselect */
.select3-result-selectable .select3-match,
.select3-result-unselectable .select3-match {
text-decoration: underline;
}
.select3-offscreen, .select3-offscreen:focus {
clip: rect(0 0 0 0) !important;
width: 1px !important;
height: 1px !important;
border: 0 !important;
margin: 0 !important;
padding: 0 !important;
overflow: hidden !important;
position: absolute !important;
outline: 0 !important;
left: 0px !important;
top: 0px !important;
}
.select3-display-none {
display: none;
}
.select3-measure-scrollbar {
position: absolute;
top: -10000px;
left: -10000px;
width: 100px;
height: 100px;
overflow: scroll;
}
/* Retina-ize icons */
@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5), only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx) {
.select3-search input,
.select3-search-choice-close,
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr,
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-image: url('select3x2.png') !important;
background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
background-size: 60px 40px !important;
}
.select3-search input {
background-position: 100% -21px !important;
}
}
The beliefs that shape our views on gambling culture – Magic Star
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The beliefs that shape our views on gambling culture
The Historical Context of Gambling
Gambling has a rich history that dates back thousands of years, shaping the cultural attitudes surrounding it. From ancient civilizations that engaged in games of chance to modern-day casinos, the evolution of gambling reflects societal norms and values. In many cultures, gambling was originally tied to rituals and events, representing luck and fate. As societies evolved, so did the perceptions surrounding these activities, often influenced by religious beliefs and moral codes.
In contemporary society, views on gambling vary widely, influenced by factors such as geography and cultural background. In some regions, gambling is celebrated as a form of entertainment and a legitimate pastime, while in others, it is viewed with skepticism and disapproval. As people explore various platforms for gaming, one notable option is https://nongamstopsites.uk/review/bubbles-bet/ , showcasing how historical beliefs continue to shape our collective views on gambling culture today.
The Role of Media and Pop Culture
The portrayal of gambling in media and popular culture has a significant impact on public perception. Movies, television shows, and literature often romanticize gambling, depicting it as glamorous and exciting. This portrayal can lead to a skewed understanding of gambling, as it emphasizes winning and high-stakes scenarios while neglecting the risks and potential consequences.
Additionally, the normalization of gambling through media can desensitize audiences to its dangers, making it seem more acceptable. As individuals consume these narratives, their beliefs about gambling are formed, potentially leading to increased participation in gambling activities. The challenge lies in discerning the fine line between entertainment and reality, which significantly influences our views on gambling culture.
Social Influences and Peer Pressure
Our beliefs about gambling are also significantly shaped by social influences and peer pressure. Friends, family, and social circles play a critical role in determining how individuals perceive and engage with gambling. In environments where gambling is encouraged or celebrated, individuals may feel more inclined to participate, believing it to be an acceptable form of entertainment.
Conversely, in communities where gambling is stigmatized, individuals may avoid it altogether, driven by fear of judgment or disapproval. This social dynamic underscores the importance of understanding that personal beliefs are often a reflection of the broader societal context, which can either encourage or discourage gambling culture.
The Psychological Aspects of Gambling
Psychology also plays a significant role in shaping beliefs about gambling. The thrill of risk-taking and the allure of winning can create powerful motivations for participation. Cognitive biases, such as the illusion of control and gambler’s fallacy, further complicate how individuals perceive their chances of winning, often leading to overconfidence in their abilities.
Moreover, psychological factors like addiction and compulsion can distort a person’s view of gambling, leading them to believe they can recover losses or achieve financial gain. These factors underscore the importance of understanding the psychological underpinnings of gambling culture and how they shape individual beliefs and behaviors.
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By providing attractive bonuses and competitive odds, Bubbles Bet not only enhances the gaming experience but also reflects a shift in the gambling culture towards transparency and consumer engagement. As the platform grows, it aims to contribute positively to the evolving perceptions of gambling, promoting a responsible and enjoyable approach to gaming in the digital age.
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