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I want to know the opinion of everyone here on this forum.I know we have different insight about gambling, and I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.

So the question is(What do you think about gambling? Is it a fun ? Or a threat.

In my own opinion, gambling is fun. It is sort of like watching tv or playing online games but the possibility of winning money.It could be a threat if you dont know how to set your limits of how much money and time you can spend. Even if you have a large budget, it is a not a bad idea to set limits for yourself.

Always keep in mind,

 NEVER INVEST MONEY THAT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE.

unfortunately we have to admit that a lot more people are losing money in gambling and few people are making money for this reason gambling should only be seen as fun, they are not meant to make a profit to pay bills, it doesn't work. all money that a person puts into gambling, the person must take into account that it is lost money, of course it may happen that the person wins and has money, but one must always think that it is lost money

it's both. in my time here in the forum I've seen members post how they view gambling. some of them view gambling as a way to entertain themselves and some view gambling as a way to earn money.

as for my personal opinion. gambling will be fun if it is played that way(I for one view gambling as a way to wind up, waste some time, enjoy my time, and relieve some stress that builds up when working.). but it is also a threat or dangerous if you played it irresponsibly, making rash decisions when losing, etc...

Gambling should be for fun but sometimes fun is what makes people forget themselves ,my initial goal was to fill my spare time but sometimes time is wasted because of gambling ,to be honest I think gambling to make money in a fun way ! usually gamble to get more luck with the money we have depending on people's perception too ,sometimes the threat doesn't exist if we have less time to gamble ,don't become a habit

It's becoming a threat if you don't know how to handle the excitement that you're generating as you gamble. There are gamblers that can't control themselves with the excitement that they have due to the fun sensation that it's making.
Gambling is as is what we see, someone can make money, someone can just have fun and that's it. I do agree at the last part of what you've said, it's always the reminder that everyone should only gamble with the amount they afford to lose.

There are lots of topics in related to this or simply this had been beaten up for how many times but it would still answer you this.

Gambling should be treated up as;

1. Leisure
2. Fun
3. Stress relieving

Never ever tend or mind off being;

1. Source of income
2. Getting rich
3. Easy money

You would really be fucked up if you do put up the wrong intent in regards to it.Play on the amounts which you can
afford to lose and enjoy into those games that you are engaging with without minding about making money
in return.

It's fun but also a threat at the same time, you'll only be at risk of losing the money you can't afford to lose if you are not a disciplined gambler. Every gambler has a way of treating gambling, some are doing it just for fun but those who are serious, consider this as an investment because they are aiming for consistency to be profitable.

Some would say never bet money you can't afford to lose, but invest has a different meaning, and like I said, if you are serious with gambling, you use the word invest.

Gambling is for FUN and not for Money or getting rich because in reality on which these casino owners would really be making just some fortune into those people who do have wrong perception towards it which is really a very common one and when greed controls you out then you would really be out of control which would result into mess up decisions.
Gambling should really be for leisure and entertainment and not for other means that you do believe that it would be sustainable.Lots of people do get addicted due to possibility
on winning big significant amounts but they should be wary on how reality works.

Gambling can be fun,really fun and I mean it.That happens when you don't expect anything from your gambling session and you are just playing to relieve some stress and pass some good time.If you manage your emotions in such way gambling is fun but if you can't manage your emotions,you are a rushing person,have no patience and play to become rich overnight then most probably gambling can be the biggest threat of your life,it can ruin your life.

It all depends on the point of view and why are you gambling.

Money put in gambling ay not be considered as an investment, though investing is like a gambling but when it is use to play to gamble it is more risky as it will depend more in our luck unlike n trading that we can study it and decide for ourselves on what to do depending on the market. When it comes in casino it is much riskier as we don’t know what lies ahead while we are playing in a casino, he only thing we know that playing gambling especially the games we enjoyed playing is actually fun especially if we will win unexpectedly.

Purely just was for fun for me. I usually go out to the casino (before) to make fun with my friends after having huge loads of works from the job. It was to feel like a stress reliever especially when you win, that something like that.

But somehow, this could be a threat in some other way especially when got addicted and this become common nowadays since many gamblers had been able to spend more time in the house and do gambling. This could affect our financial management especially when we breach the limit and overspend the budget.

Gambling is both fun and a threat for me, fun because you can really enjoy playing without thinking about losing money, it can bring smile to you specially if you win big but. Its also a threat to your mental health, to your finances specially if you don’t limit yourself from gambling, there’s a pros and cons and its actually depend on you, on how you deal with gambling.

no one will be able to accept the situation that they lost money. then it takes a strong mentality when gambling so that it does not become a threat to personal life

I like soccer betting and sometimes play slots but I never tell people around me so that I can gamble calmly and without pressure from around because gambling is taboo here

gambling is an entertaining thing and also produces if you are lucky then it does not get a burden of problems when gambling

I think it's already like 20-30 topics with such question  ;D
but anyway, in the n-time will answer one simple thing: Gambling is always about entertainment and nothing more (if you're not a casino owner or the man who teach (paid) people how "to win with gambling"). if you're trying to win or to get something just playing it, it's very big chance that you will get addicted and end not very well.

Gambling it's both threat and pleasure, it's like two sides of a coin

For me its really the first thing came out on my mind about this is I'm gambling for fun but for many times I place my bets I also aftering with profit its because its never be fun to lose continuously so to have this exciting feeling we need to win and gain from our play time. But I don't expect much so that I will not get disappointed and I'm always satisfied on my game time when I decide to stop playing in a day since I always make sure that I didn't surpass my limits especially on the capital i use to bet.

I don't think that gambling is only for fun. If it is only for fun, it is better to play games online that will not spend our money.
But once more, it is up to you because it is your own opinion.
In my opinion, I think that gambling is a way to gain money or lose money. We sometimes can earn money from gambling when we can win it, but we can also loose our (much money in other times.
Gambling is also something that is very risky, moreover we commonly risk our money to bet in gambling, whether we will win or lose. But I agree with you, only use money that we can afford to loose. That is why we must have good fund management to not being addicted in gambling.  ;)

It becomes a threat if you allow so IMHO.

Just as the others are telling, it's fun and becoming a problem if you don't control yourself from within. As you treat it as a fun activity, you really have to embrace the reality that you're going to lose money.

But it's becoming a threat if you're doing it affecting other things that you used to do like with your job, family and other activities you usually do and it causes problem to you.

If you know the real consequences of gambling and you don't have your limits, then it is a threat. If you're aware of the consequences and you have your own limits with a mind to stop by the limit unlike the profit/loss is fun. So, it is upto the user whether gambling is fun or a threat. When it comes to gambling, money is involved. This keeps people whether to continue after loss or take a break. For gambling sites it is business, so we can't say they're wrong.

It depends on who uses it.
In the same way that a knife can be used to cook and please people, it can also be used to kill someone.
Gambling in the hands of a conscientious person can bring you a lot of fun, but it can lead to death at the hands of someone uncontrolled.

I think there's no need for a survey or gathering advice and suggestions regarding our own view of gambling. Just follow what you think will be good for you. Don't get too much technical and just enjoy the party. In that way, you are comfortable with every each of your bets. Don't follow the rule that only gambles the amount you afford to lose since there's no specific range on what amount it will be. Instead, if you think something is not right, stop. If you think, it's not working for you, then stop. Try to be responsible and everything will be fine.

I personally don't see gambling as a threat simply because I have my limit on gambling and I'm not addict, its more fun for me especially if you are going to play on casinos since online gambling is not that fun. If you are going to treat gambling correctly, you wont regret it since you can also win on gambling but don't expect too much from it. Gambling becomes a threat if you forget to control yourself, that's too risky.

There's a topic about this recently if I remembered it right.

I admit I don't have any specific amount that will only be put in gambling. As long as I think I can gamble more, I will do it. There's also an experience wherein I feel like I'm lucky that's why regardless of my budget, I will still do gambling.

And "invest" might not be the appropriate term to use in that famous quote if regards gambling.

Why are you even considering gambling as an investment lmao. That's just dumb. It should be considered whatever money you have in gambling as lost money already, nothing more, nothing less. Sure, if you won, it's pretty nice and you'd have more funds, but that's being optimistic. Always assume the worst-case scenario, especially in gambling where the odds are stacked mostly against you.

And on the topic of being a threat or fun, ofc it's fun. It's only a threat if you consider it as one really, it's a leisure activity and always will be. It only turns into a threat if you yourself actually make it into a threat, it's whatever we mold it to be as imo.

it is depend on how you treat the gaming and betting .

if you are just enjoying the games you played then that is FUN, but if you are turning into addiction then that is a Threat.

That is what gambling is all about if we only knows how a proper treatment for gambling.

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Always keep in mind,

 NEVER INVEST MONEY THAT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE.
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I think it is "never GAMBLE money that you cannot afford to lose"

It's fun if you gamble what you can afford to lose and you get away on it fully refreshed ready to be in the reality of life again, but if you can get the games away and you are concerned about your losses and you have the urge to get it back the next time, then you are in a threat of becoming a compulsive gambler and this is where gambling becoming dangerous to you and you have to analyze yourself to save yourself.

"It's both" takes it straight to the point. Is alcohol fun or a threat? It is definitely both, it does depend on the individual person and the specific circumstances. Some people can deal with alcohol without any problems whatsoever. Drink one day, then don't drink for weeks, then drink again and have fun. Others get soaked into it and can't get away from it. There is only one answer and that is it is a two-sided coin. If one would ask the ultimate question that is only to be answered with a yes or no, and that question would be "if you had to choose, is it better to have gambling or to not have gambling?", I would say it is most likely better to not have it. Even if it is for the sake of saving those prone to getting addicted, it is probably better to not have it.

I am not aware of numbers, but it would be really interesting to know how many people can really handle it compared to those who can't, i.e., worsen their social and financial life substantially due to gambling.

There are so many things I think  about gambling.I see gambling as something the devil wants to use to frustrate  people who have chosen to make it a hobby.
Most atimes,even when you did not want to play again,in as much as you are still around that visinity,there is every tendency that you will still play again,and it seems to me that there is a spirit behind it.
Gambling is something one cannot just control with his natural power,it is very bad to get addicted to gambling.

Agree with your mind because making much money is not worth with gambling and become new way to be richest with gambling is bullshit, maybe some gambler why active in gambling because have try to fun and waste time after busy with working in real business try to refresh their mind with gambling. I admin for every one try to make gambling as passive income is not worth any more because not guarantee you can be richest in gambling, just the owner and gambling developer become richest and you as player in gambling never have higher dreaming to be success and richest with gambling.

For me it's fun as long as never being an addicted and ruin the life then gambling should be considering as entertainment activities and according to my own experience during gambling i can enjoy every games i played although sometimes i was being upset because of lost but after leave the game i can forgot my losses

Many people play gambling initially just for fun, but without realizing it gambling will also be a threat if we can't control a good way of thinking when facing defeat, such as continuing to place bets even though we only have a little money left and in the end we have to lose everything.

It is just a form of entertainment. Think of it like a pay to play game. An expensive form of entertainment. The profits are just bonus. As long as you are enjoying (even the losses) and you are in control, not greed, then everything is fine. But if greed takes over and the person becomes addicted, then it is no longer okay for that person to gamble. It's wrong to gamble with the hope of getting rich overnight or thinking that it will help you pay your bills. It's also wrong to gamble when you can't afford to lose money. So long it doesn't affect you or people around you, you can keep gambling.

Gambling for fun, it is just like every other game we play, it's either we loose or win. Time spent on it give more experienced on how win. The difference between gambling and other games is that gambling is an expensive game which money is involved.

This is a very subjective topic for me because not all of the gamblers sees differently when it comes to gambling.
If you will ask a gambler who won many times in lets say Poker, he will say that gambling is fun because he gained profits from it. On the other hand though, if you will ask a gambler who lost so much that it changes his way of living, he sees it as a threat or more of a dilemma at least because of what happened to him.

As for me, I see gambling a threat more than fun or entertainment. Its obvious that there are many losers than winners in gambling. The owner of the casino doesn't lose money and most of the time they are winning because there are more losers than winners. I see gambling as a threat because of its negative effects that sometimes changes lives of some gamblers. Yes there are some gamblers who changed their lives positively with the help of gambling but there are more who changed negatively.


Same with investing.
This is also the reason why I'm still ok whenever I gamble. Whenever I gamble, I consider that amount as a lost funds already because most of the time I'm losing so... yeah that is how I'm thinking whenever I'm gambling that is why when I lose my money I'm ok and will never feel anything.

If we talk about gambling in general without including poker, I see it more negative than positive, because it can serve as entertainment but there is a clear risk. If you are the owner of a casino it is positive, if you are a gambler more potentially negative.

If we include poker, sports betting and any other game where you can win money in the long run, I see it as positive in general, because apart from entertainment, you can also win money and you will have to develop certain skills such as patience, calculation of probabilities, bankroll management, etc.

Admit it or not, majority of us here gamble to win money, simply as that.

That's why there are a lot of us who turns into gambling addict because we wanted to win more and chase money and that's where the addiction kicks in.

So it's going to be very difficult, unless you have self control when you started your gambling journey, but then again, I doubt that is the case.

Everything is gambling! Every decision we make, every move we make its gambling! We gamble all the time, and most people don't even realize that! We all want more, we want things, and we invest what we have (including our body) and what we know to get more, and for sure we all have secure and risky ways how to get to that more!

So when you ask is it fun or a threat I can ask the same about life?! Is life fun or a threat? Of course, it's both, we (normal/ordinary/majority) all have periods of one or another, and we have people who have gone further, whose life is all about fun or neverending threat... Finding some balance in life can be hard, and it comes with years I guess!

Gambling definition - take risky action in the hope of a desired result!

When you go out on the first date and you try to kiss a girl is a risky action in the hope of a desired result! So it's logical to think that good preparation can make your chances for success a lot higher, without it, you can get slapped!

It's always about the approach and how you learn to do something... gambling games are no different, many of us gamble for decades without any problems! We simply know how this game works, we know our limits and goals and we simply enjoy that kind of entertainment! As I said, it's about finding a balance in your life first, when you do that it will be easier to do the same with all other aspects of life!

We have very different opinions are far as the definition of gambling. There could be playing for some and just gamble money that they can afford to lose. And there is those addicts who will gamble all the money they have, win or lose.

And then there are casual gamblers, who just want to have some fun, passing some time or betting on their favorite team. But at the end, it's a risk, and all of us are willing to take it.

Gambling have so many definitions to people.   Some see it as fun that entertain,  some other people can see it as a means of making money and it can also be seen as a means of making money.  The definition of gambling depend on the mindset.

If money is not involved in gambling then probably gambling industry might be doing similar to how video games are doing these days. So, money is the biggest differences between other fun providing entertainments and gambling. So, if you honestly do not seek money then you can easily enjoy with lots of other things like watching movie or playing with friends or going for adventurous trips.

Personally I do gamble as per mindset. I gamble for all day if I wish or I may stay away from it for months. I guess I already got addicted to the  thrills of gambling but fortunately I am able to control myself for not touching it for months. I am just waiting for vacation time to enjoy gambling but I guess I need to wait 3 more months for that.

No, I disagree. It doesn't have to expensive for one to gamble, as long as the casino you're gambling at doesn't require that much in minimum deposit, you can gamble at that threshold and that's affordable one. That's why I disagree and it doesn't really have to be that expensive just as what you're saying. If $5 is too expensive for you then that's cheap for the majority and with such amount, you can already enjoy and have fun.

Yep and don't forget nowadays many casinos has demo account or faucet, so you can play without any money just like you play games! The difference between free money and real money is adrenaline, you wouldn't feel the adrenaline when you play with free money. IMO gambling without real money isn't really a gambling, at least you need to bet with small money. When someone worried too much about losing their money, they shouldn't gamble.

Yes, I agree with you mate, initially the reason why some or many people start in gambling is because they are looking for fun or entertainment but like what OP has said on his statement gambling become a threat when a gambler don't know how to set limitation in himself. At the end of the day self-control is the only way to make gambling not a threat to you. I do also believe that a prize or a money that will be earn is also one of the driving factor why many have been caught up in gambling so it's a constant reminder that we should have a self limitation not just in gambling but in everything we do.

To be honest, it is both. It can't be fun alone and can't be a threat alone. Gambling could be fun, if you say you're only after entertainment, but it is a threat maybe for your health, money, family, and the other way around. Gambling mostly cause addiction to its players, only few of them are really making profits, that's the truth, because for me, there's a lot of people who wanted to be a professional gambler or a profitable gambler overnight, that's why instead of taking it slowly, they bet it all in thinking they could chase their losses.

It's fun, but it will be a threat if there's pressure to win and you know the fact that you can't beat the house and you can win out of luck if you will envy those who show their huge winnings in gambling and tell them that you can also do that, now you are putting big pressure on how you play, gambling should be fun it's on every casino's TOS, so be responsible, gambling is not an investment, not a business, it's something you go to to take out the pressure of whatever job you are in.

It's just something to add more thrill to the game. That's the reason why I gamble. One example is watching a football game especially if you are a hardcore fan of one team gives you joy. But, when you add some money on the line, the joy of watching electrifies. You don't just cheer for the them because you are a fan but because you became a part of them by putting something on the line.
Just stop if you don't have the money anymore. It's not supposed to be a mandatory thing but just adds flavor to be more thrilling.

In my own point of view, it's for fun and will always will be. It would just be a threat for an individual if he/she can't see that it's taken his peace and time and was solely focus in it even without return like winnings or something. Moreover, when we tend to gamble we really saw it at first for fun but as we get addicted do we see it as a threat or to those who are around us (e.g. family members)?

Like most of answers here I also stand that Gambling was originally created for fun and happiness , it just being misused and become a addicting and brings negative impact to  most of users , but the concept of gambling supposedly for thrilling experience and of course for killing time.

I am now a renewed in gambling activity and knows my boundary and limitation , i will only play when i feel like wanted to kill time and also when i have spare amount to spend for this ,

I have tried to make it as fun as I can by keeping my bets minimal and affordable. Either ways either for fun or as a threat I believe it's a choice of the bookie and how the bookie decides to see gambling. If it's been taken as a business then no matter what threats would begin to manifest but if it's for the fun of it then it becomes a pleasurable adventure

Great way to spend weekend, casino or gambling is the most enjoyable place for me and to relieve fatigue During five days of work from morning till night.
I think if done responsibly it is good and fun but like I said have to play for fun and play not chasing losses or overdoing then you will get in trouble. ;D

For me gambling is clearly fun, it's another form of gaming with money involved. I always liked playing cards as a kid, so poker and blackjack come very naturally to me. Having the chance to make some profits when being lucky is a nice plus. But I also understand that gambling can be a threat for others. In life many things can be fun and will become a threat if we over do them. Like with alcohol, drinking beers on the weekend is fun, but if we start drinking beers every day than it becomes a threat for our health. Same goes for gambling, as long as we do it reasonably and controlled it's fun.

Gambling is fun for me. I do not think about the win and lose thing because that is relative to me and I know that gambling needs the luck to win. Otherwise, I will only lose my funds in the short or long term.

Gambling is not a threat as long as we can treat gambling as it is and not hope that gambling can be your source of income because it is not easy to use gambling as you want. Limiting your budget will help you from a big loss but you must have control not to break your limited funds.

If you can do that, you may get fun from gambling and not chase the win or deposit too much money.

My take on chasing losses is, as long as the gambler knows what they are doing and is still responsible enough even the mission to chase those losses are failed, they won't get into any trouble. Being a disciplined gambler is not always spending with limits but on how they are approaching or reacting in the event of a big loss.

I doubt most gamblers will keep the idea of gambling should always be fun and it's ok to lose because they afford it.

Gambling can be fun, but at times it can be a threat.
No gambler likes losing. Those who are addicted to gambling will continue to increase their bets even though the dealer always wins. Wanting to win big money is the strongest factor even though they have lost a lot, there are a sense that brings them back to the card table or slot machine. This is because there is a sense of fun and will never affect their enjoyment of the gambling experience.
Gambling is not a troubled obsession, but gambling games are entertaining and give satisfaction even though they have to go home with empty pockets.

I believe that "anything" that is overdone is a threat and anything that is done within the limits can be fun.
This applies to most of the things around us whether it be gambling or anything else.
If we gamble frequently then we lose money and it becomes a threat but if we do it within the limits then we afford to lose the amount and hence it becomes fun gambling.

Indeed, gambling should be considered as a medium for mere fun, so that when they suffer a loss it will not make it a burden. Let's just say, when you lose it only shortens your game time and vice versa. Sometimes people are happy when they get big wins, but don't realize that the frequency of their small losses was more frequent before.

I think is not true when some one try said gambling could be fun, just got lucky and easy to say with gambling for fun when get jack pot, but when loss much money gambling is way for making stress and many people loss everything with gambling. I know gambling is not worth but if can't leaving gambling better use you side money and not as your saving money, its not good when using saving money for gambling because if loss all you will stress and do not know what have to do later. Keep using as free money if can't leaving gambling when you loss not any impact for your financial.

The best that you can do to define if gambling is for fun or a threat gambling is to go through your favorite casino's responsible gaming terms many casinos have this in one of their pages, the casino you are playing will always encourage you to be a responsible player, I extract this from one of my favorite casino

Helpful Hints for Responsible Gambling
We recommend you think about the following hints, before gambling in order to insure gambling stays fun for You and without any negative side effects:

Your casino wants you to have fun, if you follow this suggestion you are on your way to having fun, breaking this and you put yourself in big trouble.

Too many precautions and too many topic like this has been created in this section.
I know that you know that every gamblers in this forum is responsible of what they are dealing with.
There is no need to remind them of what is excessive gambling and what is not. Just refer to the gambling addiction thread in reference to whatever gambling addiction affects an individual.

Gambling is a test and reward kind of activity.

When we talk about gambling, our minds easily drifts straight to the organised bets out there as, its become the most popular and its follows strict, plane rules. If we are to look at this question, we might as well look at the unorganised bets as, I believe its how it all started. If we do that, we would see it as a test of how well a person knows a game or activity and in the end, it's rewarding.

Now, people have gone about it in different ways and  that is entirely up to an individual. Either for fun, as an investment, a career and more. Which ever way you go about it, determines if you would see it as a threat or some virus that needs to be eradicated or a means to some amusement and income. Those who are scared of it, needs to put there gaming habits in check.

I practice believing that I'm playing only for fun, but at the back of my mind, I always want to win and play for profit because who even wants to lose, right? But as a matter of fact, it's always going to be hard to practice yourself if you are greedy or maintain your capital if you were to invest a lot. It's always going to be a balance between wanting to win and controlling yourself.

I would not really call it "investing" but rather burning through your money. Once you make a bet you should consider your money already lost aka burned. If you go into betting with that kind of mindset, then it will be easier not to become emotional when betting.

Its all about controlling your emotions really, because if you do lose money, it makes you angry and makes you want to bet more, out of spite.

Gambling is something that is worth the adrenaline, but dangerous to the faint heart especially if you are the type of person who bets large amounts of money in a single run. Generally, most people view gambling as some sort of entertainment, while there may be a relatively small number of people who see it as an avenue of earning money. While it may be considered as such, the risk involved far outweighs the good result since most people incurred more losses than their wins.

If you were to try gambling, see to it that you will not be attached. While you may also experience winning large amounts of cash, always remember that there is that possibility of losing your entire fortune in a single night without the element of discipline on your end.

I think a desire to win is natural on most people, after all even if you are playing some kind of game with your friend you are not going to want to lose, so this is not something to be worried about as it is simply a natural tendency we have.

However this can become a problem if people are not careful and let those desires to take over them, when that happens then we see people developing a problem with their gambling, however most people can control themselves which means that even if they may let those feelings get the better of them a few times, this does not mean that they are addicted to gambling and just lost control for a session.

Gambling is a form of entertainment. I like to play sometimes just for that adrenaline rush, which in small doses can actually be beneficial for your organism. However I don't feel gambling is a productive/good way to distract yourself from work or whatever main "stressful" activity you have.

And no, I would never use gambling to try to "make money" because I need it. The math is not on your side. That's all you need to know to make an informed decision about the budget you allocate to this form of entertainment.

If you know the real consequences of gambling and you don't have your limits, then it is a threat. If you're aware of the consequences and you have your own limits with a mind to stop by the limit unlike the profit/loss is fun. So, it is upto the user whether gambling is fun or a threat. When it comes to gambling, money is involved. This keeps people whether to continue after loss or take a break. For gambling sites it is business, so we can't say they're wrong.

Entertainment or stress reliever and yes it is really supposed to be this way but we do know that losing does cause even more stress into a certain gambler thats why its not always mean that it could
really relieve out some stress you do have but depends on how people do handle out gambling in the first place.

Play on the amount which you dont mind off if you do lost it all in exchange for fun and entertainment.Dont chase up for losses or else it would really be a trigger for you
to play even more.

Yes, it is truly depend on how the gambler manage his finances while gambling. I mean, we have our own reason why we do gamble, some of us are gambling because of entertainment, some are because of the profit they will earn if they win (taking the risk) and some are just for experience. But whatever it is it's a must that we always have our self control because to be honest gambling is not really harmful if only a gambler could handle it properly.

I'll admit that gambling is not good that it can cause problems but only if you can't control the urge to gamble to have a chance to win big time. For me, gambling is a way to waste your time and yo have fun not for getting a chance to win big time. In short, I think gambling is for entertainment not a way to get rich. Some will do what I just said that will result in selling personal belongings to have money to gamble and these words will mean nothing "always keep in mind that gamble what you can afford to lose".

Even though we repeatedly say playing just for fun but when it happens, what we want is victory and we can't accept and continue to spend money when we lose :D
I think everyone is like that and that's human nature because they are still quite greedy.
Having fun is just a classic excuse to cover up addiction I guess :D

^ In that way, you are chasing your loss which is not good too, in gambling we should not be greedy, chasing losses that may cause spending a lot of money and did not have self-control. It began into yourself how can you manage the situation, put a limit and enjoy while you are in gambling, whatever ever chase your losses when you have done, just have a break and relax. This may help too not to chase your losses and stop your urge on gambling and be responsible always no matter what happen.