Do you consider gambling to be a "fun activity"?

[Get-Paid.com]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

I see many posters here in this Gambling Discussion forum claiming (usually with broken English) that gambling is fun, that there is no pain nor suffering when you lose money... because it's all fun, it's great, the best thing in the world ....

So I'd like to ask you honestly - how is it "fun" when you lose money? What makes it fun - the prediction of what's gonna happen next? The winnings make it fun? But no one can win 100% of the times, right? (except for the house)

I'd love to see one of those posters explain to me, rationally, how exactly they perceive it to be fun? Please try to explain yourself rationally (with broken English if necessary).

[Shinpako09]

Yeah, even I don't get where is the fun at lossing. Some says they only deposited small amount because they are just playing for fun. Like wth, they only deposited small amount but keep on coming back and trying to win everytime. They are just pretending to be tough and can't admit of their addiction. Once you go into casino, online or physical, your main goal is profit and not just for fun wether your bankroll is big or small. I don't believe in fun thing alibi.

[DabsPoorVersion]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

No, who enjoys losing that much money

I see many posters here in this Gambling Discussion forum claiming (usually with broken English) that gambling is fun, that there is no pain nor suffering when you lose money... because it's all fun, it's great, the best thing in the world ....

As for me, it will never be fun to lose money, maybe what they mean is that, they enjoy playing even they lose money but with only a small amount of money. If I would be the one losing that much, I might end up crying. LOL

So I'd like to ask you honestly - how is it "fun" when you lose money? What makes it fun - the prediction of what's gonna happen next? The winnings make it fun? But no one can win 100% of the times, right? (except for the house)

I'd love to see one of those posters explain to me, rationally, how exactly they perceive it to be fun? Please try to explain yourself rationally (with broken English if necessary).

The fun thing about it is that, you satisfy yourself. But as you have said, losing thousands of dollars, for me it will never be fun. There is no fun thing about that.

[BITCOIN4X]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

Losing gambling cannot be described as fun and no one even feels happy if they lose $100 to $10,000.
What I know is not defeat that makes gamblers feel happy but the process and activities when gambling that allows to get pleasure. There are many hormones that increase when the game is in serious mode, that is when gamblers feel addicted.

Gambling is fun, great and full of enthusiasm and higher curiosity. Not only in the discussion forums do gamblers say the same thing, but some research on feelings when gambling has proven that gambling activities are also fun and even when they experience defeat.

[robelneo]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

I see many posters here in this Gambling Discussion forum claiming (usually with broken English) that gambling is fun, that there is no pain nor suffering when you lose money... because it's all fun, it's great, the best thing in the world ....

So I'd like to ask you honestly - how is it "fun" when you lose money? What makes it fun - the prediction of what's gonna happen next? The winnings make it fun? But no one can win 100% of the times, right? (except for the house)

I'd love to see one of those posters explain to me, rationally, how exactly they perceive it to be fun? Please try to explain yourself rationally (with broken English if necessary).

For me investing and gambling is very much similar, you need to put an amount that you can afford to lose and I don't see myself putting $1000 or even $10000, that's too much, I know the risk in gambling and it's like throwing your fortune because the house edge has an advantage, it will only be fun if your losses will not have an impact on your financial stability.

[harizen]

I'd love to see one of those posters explain to me, rationally, how exactly they perceive it to be fun? Please try to explain yourself rationally (with broken English if necessary).

You can't find a person here that will only gamble their money for fun*. The majority of people here want to make a good return from doing gambling even they will say they gamble for fun. Believed me, most gamblers here (or just posting here they do gamble) wants something good in return.

Remember that majority of people here are posting with purpose so I doubt the one you are searching will have a time lurking here.

Try to ask your concern by visiting physical casinos and you can meet different gamblers there. You might catch someone there that will explain to you briefly their motives behind that "gambling for fun". It's way more better to ask people there since the fact that they are spending time playing at casinos means they are really a gambling enthusiast.*

[Juggy777]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

I see many posters here in this Gambling Discussion forum claiming (usually with broken English) that gambling is fun, that there is no pain nor suffering when you lose money... because it's all fun, it's great, the best thing in the world ....

So I'd like to ask you honestly - how is it "fun" when you lose money? What makes it fun - the prediction of what's gonna happen next? The winnings make it fun? But no one can win 100% of the times, right? (except for the house)

I'd love to see one of those posters explain to me, rationally, how exactly they perceive it to be fun? Please try to explain yourself rationally (with broken English if necessary).

I guess you have misunderstood them because most of these users use free faucets to gamble, hence for them it’s not an actual loss but a fun activity and I don’t consider these users real gamblers. In my personal opinion I like the the thrill of gambling, but it’s definitely not funny when I lose few or hundreds of dollars. @Get-Paid.com can you quote some of the posts in the op, so we can understand their mindset even better or conclude they’re just trolling.

[sheenshane]

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Try to ask your concern by visiting physical casinos and you can meet different gamblers there. You might catch someone there that will explain to you briefly their motives behind that "gambling for fun". It's way more better to ask people there since the fact that they are spending time playing at casinos means they are really a gambling enthusiast.*

Exactly, they can be explained very well since their habit is gambling. But I have a positive feeling that you might get answers the same on what I have thought, of course, that was their habit and they enjoy it and at the same time hoping to double their money. The willingness either win or lose no matter how much they spend in gambling.

Just like on these scenarios especially we are nearly celebrating a yuletide season. Spend money to buy firecrackers just to have fun within an hour, spending your bucks money in watching movies to have fun. Gambling is something like that, it depends on the willingness you're going to spend even how much it is, as long as you've entertained very well and had fun.   

[panjul07]

As long as the amount I lost is still under my limit, it is still fun for me.
When I gamble for fun, I will just spend what I can afford to lose only so I wont regret if I lose it all.
The fun of gambling is basically on the process during we are gambling, not at the end when we get the result.
Obviously if the result is good (win) then we will get double fun.

[onrise]

Very much it is a fun based activity being considered by me which helps me to be in control and self discipline else I know myself as addiction is very high and I might end up in loss and also in order to avoid all such things better to let it be fun based itself.

[angrybirdy]

If my losses will above my expectation, like losing a thousand bucks, I don't consider it as fun anymore. It is already at my fault since I am too obsessed of winning. It is already too much greed where losing so much money is not healthy anymore.

[Reatim]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

losing 100 bucks is not that big issue so i think it is still considered as Fun playing but 1000-10,000?i don't think those typical gamblers that was just enjoying in gambling will afford losing this as they also mentioned in their post(as far as i can see)that they are limiting their gambling budget so it is not appropriate to ask that High amount to just have fun and enjoying.

I see many posters here in this Gambling Discussion forum claiming (usually with broken English) that gambling is fun, that there is no pain nor suffering when you lose money... because it's all fun, it's great, the best thing in the world ....

maybe you should remember that many members here are not English people so you dont have to mentioned about broken english because thats normal if English is not your Mother tongue .

So I'd like to ask you honestly - how is it "fun" when you lose money?

just like being mentioned by many(if you don't have crossed those thread that has explanations)that having Fun is expensive for others,because some has paying tickets and accommodations going abroad.some buying tickets to watch movies,some for special foods and "others found this in Gambling' so what is wrong if they will spend having fun on playing?


but of course part of mindset wanted to win as well though if not it is expected not like those who gamble that the sole intention is to win.

[josephrioveros123]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

I see many posters here in this Gambling Discussion forum claiming (usually with broken English) that gambling is fun, that there is no pain nor suffering when you lose money... because it's all fun, it's great, the best thing in the world ....

So I'd like to ask you honestly - how is it "fun" when you lose money? What makes it fun - the prediction of what's gonna happen next? The winnings make it fun? But no one can win 100% of the times, right? (except for the house)

I'd love to see one of those posters explain to me, rationally, how exactly they perceive it to be fun? Please try to explain yourself rationally (with broken English if necessary).

The fun part is the excitement of what will happen. And you have at stakes. And the money on the line make it more suspense and heart beat goes faster when  you gamble. The excitement is the best and the moment when you win the relief from loosing is one of the best feeling ever. The non gambling society will never understand it unless they try to gamble.

[Get-Paid.com]

but some research on feelings when gambling has proven that gambling activities are also fun and even when they experience defeat.

The question is who funded this research you're referring to?
Indeed one research might show that only a fraction of the population (e.g. 1%) is having a gambling problem - but when you investigate who funded the research you would realize it's casinos and bookmakers, so no wonder they would claim that problem gambling is almost non-existent in our society - yet reality has proven the numbers are far greater than just 1%.

When you're referring to any research please keep in mind it MUST be credible, unbiased and trustworthy, otherwise it's not even worth the paper it is printed on.

maybe you should remember that many members here are not English people so you dont have to mentioned about broken english because thats normal if English is not your Mother tongue .

I appreciate this comment and I do agree that in some way I was too critic with other posters here, so sincere apologies if I offended anyone with those comments.

[samcrypto]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

This kind of question hits me so hard. At first its all about having fun but at the end of the day, well its not funny anymore and its more on the stress side. This is why I learn to play only small money so I wont regret it if I lose big money like this. Losing is not fun at all, buy if you play with a lot of control and you really set aside money for gambling then you should not regret it and continue to have fun.

[crzy]

Gambling is for fun and only for those who can afford to lose money, its given that when you play you will lose so don't focus too much on your expectation to make money. I do have fun even if I'm losing money because I go to casinos for that purpose and will never regret it. Gamblers should always know their limit and stop the day dreaming of winning big.

[Get-Paid.com]

buy but if you play with a lot of control and you really set aside money for gambling then you should not regret it and continue to have fun.

How can you play with "a lot of control"?
How many gamblers have told themsleves "I'm only putting $100 on this game, win or lose, then I quit" - and then never sticked to their word?

FYI in Judaism gamblers are not allowed to serve as witnesses in court because they are deemed as unreliable.

[andycarrol]

Do you feel fun when you lose $100?
What about losing $1000 or $10000 when you gamble? Does it make you feel it was all fun?

This kind of question hits me so hard. At first its all about having fun but at the end of the day, well its not funny anymore and its more on the stress side. This is why I learn to play only small money so I wont regret it if I lose big money like this. Losing is not fun at all, buy if you play with a lot of control and you really set aside money for gambling then you should not regret it and continue to have fun.

people who play gambling with that amount of loss are people who play gambling with the aim of making money, while people who have fun are not likely to spend that much money on gambling. like me who always tries a small amount under $100 to have fun, in a sense I try my luck and if I win I will be happy, but if I lose I will not be sad or feel happy. because the game is quite fun like in casino or poker.

[TheUltraElite]

I have never considered losing money as fun but earning money is obviously fun. Gambling is a mix of both but people should keep a fine line between having fun and going broke. This is difficult for a person with the mindset of getting rich by gambling because they will evidently lose money by gambling. Some people play sports betting which can be fun if you betting on your favorite games and its more of a personal thing.

The reason why you see people post this in this section is they have to make up their quota for the gambling signature campaigns. Dont take all of them seriously but report posts that you think are offtopic.

[MATHReX]

I think the only time I thought gambling as a fun activity was when I was quite intoxicated with my buddies playing poker and I had a winning streak that night.

That's it. Winning in gambling may feel like fun but once that turns into losses, it's not fun anymore.