Gambling: process vs outcome

[dunfida]

I've seen a guy asking for advice about lotteries and it got me thinking. I don't understand why people even like lotteries. You don't do much, most likely lose and have to wait for the outcome for a long time. Perhaps, people are interested in the possibility of winning, but that would mean they are not really into gambling as the process. So what is it for you, do you play only for the sake of winning or do you care about the process of playing/researching/anticipating the outcome? I think that the process is that is attractive in gambling, and while the outcome surely matters, I would not like to wait for a long while to learn it.

It is not really a mystery why people love lotteries, you invest a small amount of money and the return on investment can be enough to change your life forever, as you have observed those people do not really enjoy the process of gambling they only want to get a positive outcome out of this unlike those that gamble a more engaging game in which you need to put your full attention like poker, in my case I prefer a more engaging game because all what I want out of gambling is to be entertained.

To add to this point, I believe that people play lotteries because its an easy way to gamble with a small amount of money and not have to do anything except pick a few numbers and hope to win big. The same thing is with slots, its an easy way to gamble on something that doesn't really require any skill or have to doing anything for a chance to win something. Its still all gambling but in a different form as you are still hoping to win something from the outcome of the lottery.

No matter what form of game you've been playing then its still gambling in the first place.Outcome and process is always there.
It will just vary on certain person on how he do deal with it along the way.Not all people do have the same perceptions towards it.
Some would care on the duration of results and some doesnt care as long they do only put a few dollars on those tickets.
If you are a kind of impatient person then these games wont work out for you.

[Clark05]

I've seen a guy asking for advice about lotteries and it got me thinking. I don't understand why people even like lotteries. You don't do much, most likely lose and have to wait for the outcome for a long time. Perhaps, people are interested in the possibility of winning, but that would mean they are not really into gambling as the process. So what is it for you, do you play only for the sake of winning or do you care about the process of playing/researching/anticipating the outcome? I think that the process is that is attractive in gambling, and while the outcome surely matters, I would not like to wait for a long while to learn it.

The worst of that is when they always play a lottery and they did not feel the outcome because they did not win because lotto have a lot of combination numbers and the probability that a player can win is under 1% or very low on that very percentage.

People who are playing gambling are betting on that game for them to able to win and I don't know the other reason they do that because they want to be rich or change their status in life to afford everything they want to buy and fulfill their needs.

[Botnake]

People who are playing gambling are betting on that game for them to able to win

That's the main goal why we are gambling, no one gambles to just lose his money and just say.. "hey it's okay, I am having fun", that's crap.

and I don't know the other reason they do that because they want to be rich or change their status in life to afford everything they want to buy and fulfill their needs.

To become rich is the ultimate goal for some gamblers but others will not even think of that as they are aware of their capacity, they can't simply win, plain and simple. However, there are gamblers who are quite ambitious, they'll try to win consistently and if that happens, getting rich in gambling will just be an easy outcome for them.

[bitcoinst]

I believe everyone has their own reasons and goals in gambling. It is impossible to single out one process or income, because one is inseparable from the other.
If you were told that it is impossible to win in a casino, you would not play in a casino. At the same time, when you make a bet between her result,
adrenaline rises in your blood, and in case of winning, dopamine and oxytocin also rise. You feel the joy of victory; you are a winner with an incomparable feeling.

Therefore, I believe that one is inseparable from the other.

[carlfebz2]

People who are playing gambling are betting on that game for them to able to win

That's the main goal why we are gambling, no one gambles to just lose his money and just say.. "hey it's okay, I am having fun", that's crap.

and I don't know the other reason they do that because they want to be rich or change their status in life to afford everything they want to buy and fulfill their needs.

To become rich is the ultimate goal for some gamblers but others will not even think of that as they are aware of their capacity, they can't simply win, plain and simple. However, there are gamblers who are quite ambitious, they'll try to win consistently and if that happens, getting rich in gambling will just be an easy outcome for them.

But its not really easy as it sounds since we do know that gambling isnt winning everytime and lots of people being wrecked due to this kind of entertainment.Thing here is that they do push hard even they do know the common outcome in the end.Its not bad to play but you should know your limitations and also losing too much money isnt already enjoyable anymore.Of course the main motive why most people play gambling is to become rich or do able to hit the jackpot.It would be either on the fastest result of dice or the slowest route of playing lottery, neither the two wouldnt matter much.

[michellee]

People who are playing gambling are betting on that game for them to able to win and I don't know the other reason they do that because they want to be rich or change their status in life to afford everything they want to buy and fulfill their needs.

Maybe become rich from gambling will be their reason for still playing gambling. And they still enjoy the process even if that can give them more losses. They will not think about the money, but they care about the outcome. If they cannot win, they will try over and over, and of course, they will use more money to try their luck. They hope that one day they can win the games so that they can give them the money, but if they can calculate the winning money versus the losing money, the lost money will be bigger than the winning money.

[Janation]

I think I am with the process.

I am not addicted to gambling to be honest but I keep on coming back since I really love to find out how would I be able to get a strategy that would fit my betting style and obviously, the balance that I have. To reduce the way that I am a bit expecting from those bets, I visit gambling sites with faucets so I don't really have a money to spend but my time to waste keeping on doing a certain strategy in a day. The outcome is not that bad but the process, well, it is not something you will be proud of but something that you will be tired of but I keep on doing it since sometimes it is exciting especially if I am getting a good outcome.

[peter0425]

People who are playing gambling are betting on that game for them to able to win

That's the main goal why we are gambling, no one gambles to just lose his money and just say.. "hey it's okay, I am having fun", that's crap.

love the term use lol,it is ok to have fun but not that so cool accepted the losses right?at least there are some bitter feeling deep inside and that is true.

and I don't know the other reason they do that because they want to be rich or change their status in life to afford everything they want to buy and fulfill their needs.

To become rich is the ultimate goal for some gamblers but others will not even think of that as they are aware of their capacity, they can't simply win, plain and simple. However, there are gamblers who are quite ambitious, they'll try to win consistently and if that happens, getting rich in gambling will just be an easy outcome for them.

maybe many are just dreaming?but not doing anything just to achieve it because most knew the impossibility of this dream so just move on when not winning big and try again the next time.

[TheUltraElite]

I believe everyone has their own reasons and goals in gambling. It is impossible to single out one process or income, because one is inseparable from the other.

Essentially the player will gamble for the win in the back of their mind. The tendency to gamble is inherent in humans and the availability of casinos allows for this primal urge to resurface, that is why the casinos are profiting from the players. Now many players will cite that they are here to enjoy their time and so they are gambling. That is just a blanket statement to cover their urge for gambling.

My point is that the outcome is not always important, the process of gambling may bring joy and that is the reason for playing casually between friends and at leisure once a while. Of course not addicted gamblers.

[Best Dreams]

I believe everyone has their own reasons and goals in gambling. It is impossible to single out one process or income, because one is inseparable from the other.

Essentially the player will gamble for the win in the back of their mind. The tendency to gamble is inherent in humans and the availability of casinos allows for this primal urge to resurface, that is why the casinos are profiting from the players. Now many players will cite that they are here to enjoy their time and so they are gambling. That is just a blanket statement to cover their urge for gambling.

My point is that the outcome is not always important, the process of gambling may bring joy and that is the reason for playing casually between friends and at leisure once a while. Of course not addicted gamblers.

We all humans have this urge of winning games, competitions especially the ones that involve money. Those who gamble just once a week or once in two weeks are those who are really gambling for fun but those who gamble on a daily basis stating that they are seeking fun are the ones who are after money.

[Kupid002]

Maybe become rich from gambling will be their reason for still playing gambling. And they still enjoy the process even if that can give them more losses. They will not think about the money, but they care about the outcome. If they cannot win, they will try over and over, and of course, they will use more money to try their luck. They hope that one day they can win the games so that they can give them the money, but if they can calculate the winning money versus the losing money, the lost money will be bigger than the winning money.

maybe , or they just like the feeling if they win in any game they play.
The more you win the more time you want to spend to play and want it back the winning's that happen to you.but sadly that's not always happen even you like it or not there will be a day that you will lose.

[Naida_BR]

I believe everyone has their own reasons and goals in gambling. It is impossible to single out one process or income, because one is inseparable from the other.

Essentially the player will gamble for the win in the back of their mind. The tendency to gamble is inherent in humans and the availability of casinos allows for this primal urge to resurface, that is why the casinos are profiting from the players. Now many players will cite that they are here to enjoy their time and so they are gambling. That is just a blanket statement to cover their urge for gambling.

My point is that the outcome is not always important, the process of gambling may bring joy and that is the reason for playing casually between friends and at leisure once a while. Of course not addicted gamblers.

We all humans have this urge of winning games, competitions especially the ones that involve money. Those who gamble just once a week or once in two weeks are those who are really gambling for fun but those who gamble on a daily basis stating that they are seeking fun are the ones who are after money.

It is true that gamblers are searching for the entertainment.
However, even if you are gambler that bets only a week or one that gambles everyday for a streak of days, both are interested in the earnings after all. So everyone wants to have a positive outcome not interested in the process.

[deisik]

However, even if you are gambler that bets only a week or one that gambles everyday for a streak of days, both are interested in the earnings after all. So everyone wants to have a positive outcome not interested in the process

This reasoning is self-defeating. If you think thoroughly about it, you will see that the goal of making profits cannot possibly be the primary driver behind people gambling years on end. Barring a few extremely lucky guys who are able to win continually and those practicing a fail-safe variety of martingale, which actually allows them to earn profits (however small those might be), people are losing as otherwise casinos wouldn't even be able to make it. But if you are losing and you are well aware of the fact (which is almost always the case), the only plausible reason why you are continuing to gamble is enjoying the process, not the outcome. Simple logic, isn't it?

Anyone willing to challenge it?

[alexsandria]

Who cares about the process? We are the one who are only cares the process, the gamblers and the risk takers are just the one who cares the process, but the outcome? Everybody will see that the outcome is the most important part of it because it's either you win or you lose that is just the important thing.
The people will just see the results and never the process on how you will be able to win.

[abel1337]

Who cares about the process? We are the one who are only cares the process, the gamblers and the risk takers are just the one who cares the process, but the outcome? Everybody will see that the outcome is the most important part of it because it's either you win or you lose that is just the important thing.
The people will just see the results and never the process on how you will be able to win.

Some gamblers care about the process, There are people who trust in the process, It's not rare to see that kind of people but everyone here is hoping for a good outcome of the thing they are doing. Most of us believe that following the right process will increase the odds or make your desired outcome more possible.

It's true that some risk-takers are the one who didn't care about the process and just hoping for a good outcome, But I believe that there are many people care about the process to get the outcome they want.

[LogitechMouse]

So what is it for you, do you play only for the sake of winning or do you care about the process of playing/researching/anticipating the outcome? I think that the process is that is attractive in gambling, and while the outcome surely matters, I would not like to wait for a long while to learn it.

I'm a lazy person so if I will gamble, I will go for lottery too compare to other gambling games.

It is easy to gamble in lottery, just pick numbers and wait . In gambling, research or the process of winning is useless if you are not lucky enough to win and not disciplined enough to stop if you won already. Since I'm a lazy person, I would like to wait for the outcome only although there are some who really cares about the process and they will do some research so that they will win.

[mirakal]

So what is it for you, do you play only for the sake of winning or do you care about the process of playing/researching/anticipating the outcome? I think that the process is that is attractive in gambling, and while the outcome surely matters, I would not like to wait for a long while to learn it.

I'm a lazy person so if I will gamble, I will go for lottery too compare to other gambling games.

It is easy to gamble in lottery, just pick numbers and wait . In gambling, research or the process of winning is useless if you are not lucky enough to win and not disciplined enough to stop if you won already. Since I'm a lazy person, I would like to wait for the outcome only although there are some who really cares about the process and they will do some research so that they will win.

How I wish I am also lazy so I would just gamble in lottery and will stop analyzing games to bet on, lol..
Seriously, that's really up to us, everyone of us might have our favorite game to play on and as for me, betting in sports is what I am interested on playing right now but that does not mean I would love this forever, maybe if I find another game that would give me more fun then I'll surely shift my interest.

BTW, I bet on lottery to but I am not so optimistic on winning as I know my chance.

[HatakeKakashi]

Of course players wants an outcome because they want to gain more money ,but process still important too because in everyday you play in gambling you will learned what you do next but in others gambling like lotteries it is hard to get a good outcome because we know very low percentage to win in that game and only and luckiest people can win and no one can knows who is that.

[Bohxz M4p4gm4h4l25]

I've seen a guy asking for advice about lotteries and it got me thinking. I don't understand why people even like lotteries. You don't do much, most likely lose and have to wait for the outcome for a long time. Perhaps, people are interested in the possibility of winning, but that would mean they are not really into gambling as the process. So what is it for you, do you play only for the sake of winning or do you care about the process of playing/researching/anticipating the outcome? I think that the process is that is attractive in gambling, and while the outcome surely matters, I would not like to wait for a long while to learn it.

There are different types of gamblers aome prefer to sit down and enjoy the process but others are more on hitting the jackpot to become instant millionaire. Gamblers that prefer to love the process are more likely the ones who are away fron being addicted because they are probably doing it just for fun. On the other hand the one who are more focus on the outcome are the one who will probably become depress after loosing or worst become addicted because of wanting the jackpot.

[deisik]

Gamblers that prefer to love the process are more likely the ones who are away fron being addicted because they are probably doing it just for fun. On the other hand the one who are more focus on the outcome are the one who will probably become depress after loosing or worst become addicted because of wanting the jackpot

I'm more inclined to think it is the other way around

That is, it is those who are in for the fun of it that are more likely to get addicted. Those who are gambling solely for monetary gains will be disappointed by their results (if they are not extremely lucky) and leave as soon as they realize they won't be able to make any money with this activity. As other addictions prove (e.g. gaming addiction), you are addicted to a process (drugs, sex, rock'n'roll, to name but a few) rather than the end result, while gambling exclusively for money is certainly about the outcome (read, financial gain), not the process