Why do you gamble? Please voice your opinion!

[avikz]

As the subject line suggests, the question is very simple, Why do you gamble? The options are,

1. Relaxation
2. Adrenaline rush
3. Get rich quick scheme
4. Make money fulltime
5. Occessional gambler - trying luck

The reason behind this thread is to identify and categorize the trend of why people gamble, especially the players themselves! Because I have seen a lot of people screaming about the bad effects of gambling here! But I firmly believe that all depends on what's your take on gambling!

The first two categories are usually belongs to a safer category who doesn't usually become addicted. However, the next three are the most vulnerable categories where people tend to get addicted! So identify your reason please!

Keeping the topic as self moderated to prevent mass spamming!

Result:

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[creeps]

It’s better if you just created a poll of this to closely monitor the result.

I’m just an occasional gambler where my friends invites me to play, or when I feel bored surfing online. Occasional gambler are not prone to addiction because they only play when they have free time, and have control with their self. I believe those who are on the “get rich quick scheme” and “Make money full time” are the most vulnerable for addiction, they see gambling as their main source of money.

[Aero Blue]

I used to gamble a lot but I hate it now, the rush I once used to love turns into fear and anxiety. I absolutely hate gambling now and I'm glad because I save money lol. No one wins at gambling in the long run.

[qwertyup23]

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Based on your list, I am probably an occasional gambler where I gamble if I just feel like gambling. Usually, I only bring a limited amount of money and I set a limit to my maximum bets and winnings for the day. Most of the time I leave the casino with a big smile on my face due to winning a relatively small portion of money but enough to keep me company.

I already left and quitted the gambling industry but there are times that I get tempted from my friends and peers especially when they tell stories of winning huge amounts of cash in 1-2 days of gambling.

[rodel caling]

Of course to relax and enjoy lives use my extra money, and it's obvious  playing gambling have intention to got win if they have possibilities.

[emberbekas]

5. Occassional gambler - trying luck

I gamble only when I have spare money, even though I visit gambling site almost every day. I tried my luck with higher payouts in the hope that with just a few greens I could withdraw the money I won. When I am lucky, I will leave a small portion for fun while chasing the other good luck if possible.

[ruthwithers1980]

To try my luck at winning big. Besides, who doesn't want easy money?

[jakelyson]

I gamble to pass time and to relax as well. When I am in extreme pressure a few bets sometimes relaxes the body. I set a limit on the fund I can use so that I can control my gambling activities. Gambling has no bad effects on me.

[Caladonian]

Occasional gambler, I can place myself to this position as I only gamble when I have spare money and I wanted to support teams that I also love to watch, trying to gained something out from my favorites while enjoying cheering in front of my tv, NBA and our Local basketball league are those type of gambling  that I usually been involved and occasionally place my bets.

I don't want to engage too much, People who got addicted mostly gamble because of lust in money.

[maydna]

I think perhaps, in number 2, you can add having fun. Having fun is different than relaxation and almost the same as releasing the tension which you might have.

I am having fun in the gamble, but I don't think that gambling is one place to feel relaxation because for me when I need to get relaxation, I will go to the massage parlors.

I don't want to get relaxation from gambling because I cannot relax in the game. Besides that, I think it's better to play gambling for fun only because we can play many games with our friends. We could feel another experience in gambling games that we could not find in other places.

[asayoyaasa]

Number 2 it is, just need to be careful a bit so you did not feel addicted to it. And maybe it's more complicated than that, I like the adrenalin rush when I do gamble but I also want that quick rich scheme while only play occasionally.

[gilangIDR]

I play gambling because I feel I need to get entertainment. By playing gambling, I can get calm and avoid stress. Playing gambling is like something I have to do every weekend. I feel happy and I exercise control to avoid being addicted. Let's play gambling in a healthy manner and don't get unexpected adverse effects.

[Cacingkemi]

Relaxation, I play when I'm feeling too saturated be able to fill my spare time. get rich quick schemes sometimes but not focus too much on getting rich quick cause gambling is luck, triggering the adrenaline is definitely I want cause gambling also makes my heart pound.

[Ailmand]

It’s better if you just created a poll of this to closely monitor the result.

I’m just an occasional gambler where my friends invites me to play, or when I feel bored surfing online. Occasional gambler are not prone to addiction because they only play when they have free time, and have control with their self. I believe those who are on the “get rich quick scheme” and “Make money full time” are the most vulnerable for addiction, they see gambling as their main source of money.

I gamble to relieve some stress at the same time to socialize with my friends or to get to know new people. I know that gambling is not a good habit to start with, that is why I limit my self. I enjoy gambling this way, because if you see it as a way to earn money I think it is more of a pressure than enjoyment.

[Script3d]

my reason why im gambling is 3, because who wouldn't want to be rich without exerting any effort, i was naive before and just do jack shit with my money and developed a habit a bit later then blewing up a grand if it wasn't for my greediness i could pocket that 1 grand before.

[xvids]

I gamble to relieve some stress but seem's like the other way around.
I like to gamble for fun the thrill and of course the profit and there are times that I would just chat at a gambling site to relax.

[Haunebu]

You could say that I belong to the 1st category since I usually gamble for fun and relaxation basically. I used to dream of earning riches through the gambling world after seeing many people accomplish it successfully, but decided to take the low risk route and stuck to gambling for fun only.

I prefer non-gambling options over gambling options to earn money regularly basically.

[Betwrong]

1. Relaxation

I gamble for this reason mostly. I feel much better after making some bets, regardless of the outcome, because what I look for is switching my activity to something entirely different from what I do for living. And then I can do my job in a more relaxed way compared to doing it without a break.

2. Adrenaline rush

Sometimes yeah, but rarely. In practice this only happens during weekends when I buy more expensive tickets than I usually buy for poker tournaments, and I play in hopes of winning hundreds of USD. During those games I can feel an adrenaline rush occasionally, that's true. But I'm definitely not addicted to it, because I'm doing it once per month or even more rare than that.

3. Get rich quick scheme

Definitely not my cup of tea.

4. Make money fulltime

I'm not one of those lucky guys. So, no, I never even think of making money fulltime with gambling.


5. Occasional gambler - trying luck

Yeah, that's me during some weekends, like I said above.

[traderethereum]

I'll choose number 5
But I always realize that I don't have that luck
Playing gambling was for try my luck, and although I cannot win the money, at least I have an experience of playing gambling on many websites. And who knows, in one day, I can win some money so I will celebrate it with my family.

[jrrsparkles]

I can fit into the last category,trying my luck when I have spare money to spend.Only people with the intention og get rich quick will say gambling is bad when they can't find a win even they will continue to play by saying that so they are here to make money but tey are the reason behind gambling industry's success.