Does good side of gambling overcomes its negative side?

[el kaka22]

People just trick themselves into thinking there could be any sort of good side. Bad side is clearly the winner here because it will lead to you literally ruining your whole life if you get addicted to gambling.

I suppose it is not all that awful if you are not addicted and can limit yourself and gamble within your means but even with that in mind, if you saved up all the money you would otherwise gamble and use that to invest into something, you would have probably made a ton of money from it and probably would have a passive income by now. Since many people prefer gambling over investing, those people are literally postponing their own retirement to a further date by losing the money instead of using the money. I guess even that alone should be enough.

[crwth]

The list you gave is quite specific but the most overcoming thing that we all could agree on is MONEY.

• Addicted to gambling (Negative) but you are Winning (Positive)
• No time for priorities (Negative) but you are Winning (Positive)

Money is always going to be a positive thing if you are winning. That's the goal right?

[CarnagexD]

People just trick themselves into thinking there could be any sort of good side. Bad side is clearly the winner here because it will lead to you literally ruining your whole life if you get addicted to gambling.

I suppose it is not all that awful if you are not addicted and can limit yourself and gamble within your means but even with that in mind, if you saved up all the money you would otherwise gamble and use that to invest into something, you would have probably made a ton of money from it and probably would have a passive income by now. Since many people prefer gambling over investing, those people are literally postponing their own retirement to a further date by losing the money instead of using the money. I guess even that alone should be enough.

Sometimes we are having a good time into the market of the cryptocurrency and we gained a lot of income and profit by that but not all the time we are winning our plays and but still sometimes the luck is not with us and this may cause of losing. There is a chance that even we have a good side into the world of a gamble and win a lot of games having a one lose or even consecutive loses may cause of losing to the momentum and this may cause of having a bad day or bad mood on that situation still it is better to take some rest to avoid getting pressured and refresh your mind and self about the things happen just focus toward to your possible earnings.

[Yatsan]

The list you gave is quite specific but the most overcoming thing that we all could agree on is MONEY.

• Addicted to gambling (Negative) but you are Winning (Positive)
• No time for priorities (Negative) but you are Winning (Positive)

Money is always going to be a positive thing if you are winning. That's the goal right?

For me as long the gambling gives you a problem then, that's consider as addiction/problem. Money is needed when you want to gamble but it isn't always the goal. Personally, sometimes I just gamble for fun or just to entertain myself, if I lose then it's okay, but if I win that would be great! On his list, those positive and negative, for me are nothing. As long as gambling is giving you a problem then, it's a problem. Simple as that.

[Ailurophile]

Most of the time we would just ignore the negative side or negative effect of something that we would do if we are having fun.
I think all of us have done it before, Ignoring the negative impact or outcome of what we have done.
And there are so many reason why we keep on coming back to gambling.

[naikturun]

depending on where you react if you are single and do not have anything above your own life I guess you will not have a problem gambling, different if you are married of course your time will not be productive.
because you have to take care of children or communicate, vacation.
so you determine when you play and when to stop.

[Baby Dragon]

Most of the time we would just ignore the negative side or negative effect of something that we would do if we are having fun.
I think all of us have done it before, Ignoring the negative impact or outcome of what we have done.
And there are so many reason why we keep on coming back to gambling.

It's the satisfaction and excitement that influence a person to continue gambling in spite of its unfortunate consequences. They disregard how it affects their way of thinking and health condition because they are having a good time. It's the reason why people should have self-discipline while gambling because addiction can affect not only your financial status but also your health.

[Quidat]

The list you gave is quite specific but the most overcoming thing that we all could agree on is MONEY.

• Addicted to gambling (Negative) but you are Winning (Positive)
• No time for priorities (Negative) but you are Winning (Positive)

Money is always going to be a positive thing if you are winning. That's the goal right?

For me as long the gambling gives you a problem then, that's consider as addiction/problem. Money is needed when you want to gamble but it isn't always the goal. Personally, sometimes I just gamble for fun or just to entertain myself, if I lose then it's okay, but if I win that would be great! On his list, those positive and negative, for me are nothing. As long as gambling is giving you a problem then, it's a problem. Simple as that.

Yeah you are right!

As long gambling doesnt affect you in any negative way then it should be fine but if it already compromises things then its an another thing.
Same as you said where negative and positive things arent really that a serious things yet gambling is always intended for entertainment.
I agree on some points on here that risk or negative thing isnt really that equal into its positive side.

[Russlenat]

Negative:
1. It will make you unproductive in other things.
2. It may destroy your life if you get so addicted on it.
3. It will lessen your time spending on your family.
4. You may lose your money.
5. Some says that it will lessen your reputation.

I guess we all have to know more the negative side compared to the good side, this way we will enjoy gambling and we can do it responsibly.

I highlighted that top 3 as that's the most important things to me and I don't want to experience that because I am addicted in gambling.
Losing money, is alright as long as we are not addicted as it's normal to us gamblers, we win or lose, that's the only possibilities.

About reputation, I don't really care that much as I don't care what others would say.

[TGD]

depending on where you react if you are single and do not have anything above your own life I guess you will not have a problem gambling, different if you are married of course your time will not be productive.
because you have to take care of children or communicate, vacation.
so you determine when you play and when to stop.

It will rely on how we will let gambling run in our life. OP enumerated almost all what individual been through if they let it happen into them. We are the one who can turn the negative into positive depending on what our lifestyle is. I prefer gambling only at times I don't have any activities to or only if have spare time but when I'm around family I usually take more time to them than do gambling.

[Debonaire217]

Based on the reasons, OP have provided, we can weigh it not in the quantity of reasons but its impact to the person. In that case, the negative side of gambling overcomes the good side as it causes destruction to a person. For example, it boosts our analytical skills and logical thinking, on the other hand, if we are to compare it with destroying relationships and family when we get addicted to it, the consequences is too heavy for the person's life to be impacted.

But let us not look onto this, as we have our own to decide what is the best action whenever we are gambling. We should always be disciplined and avoid being too addicted in playing as knowing the consequences are enough for us to make ourselves disciplined

[jrrsparkles]

It cannot be a good source of income because number of people losing bets will be lot better than the one who wins so only few can make money on rare occasions so don't make it as source of income which can make you go bankrupt sooner than you expected.

[nakamura12]

Some may overcome the negative side of gambling but I believe that it is mostly the good side that are overcome with the negative side. I know that there are lots of gambling addicts so it just shows that it is true. Some gamblers even cause trouble and most things that happen that when the person involved is a gambler then most of it is negative. Even knowing of the negative side people tend to gamble whatever reason they have.

[bitbunnny]

It cannot be a good source of income because number of people losing bets will be lot better than the one who wins so only few can make money on rare occasions so don't make it as source of income which can make you go bankrupt sooner than you expected.

Gambling isn't supposed to be a source of income at all, some people just look at it at wrong way. Gambling should be fun and some additional money source but definetely not something that you should regulary count on.
As long as you can keep that balance you can also be on.a positive side and you will not feel the negative consequences.
Once you cross the border and gambling comes into the circle of losses and additiction that runs your life, you are lost.

[ampere]

Gambling affects us through positive and negative. I know there are so many gamblers that are really used in gambling on which they have already experience many things while gambling and for sure they have experienced good sides and bad sides of gambling.

I just want to list down all the positive and negative things of gambling:
Positive:
1. Gambling will let you think analytically and logically.
2. Boost your decision making.
3. It will let you interact with other people which is good for socializing.
4. Gives you happiness and entertainment
5. It can be a source of income.

Negative:
1. It will make you unproductive in other things.
2. It may destroy your life if you get so addicted on it.
3. It will lessen your time spending on your family.
4. You may lose your money.
5. Some says that it will lessen your reputation.

It made me realize, do positive things will let you stay from gambling?

I believe you have drawn good lessons down here for us all. But the negative part of gambling is basically addiction.
Once you get addicted to gambling, you focus 110% on it which leads to non productivity in other aspects.
Leads to loss of money, and borrowing too.

Thats why we must ensure to continue to gamble responsibly.

[pixie85]

I don't see any of those negative points as valid.

All of them are speculations that it may do this or it may do that. Driving a car may lead to you killing a child or it may lead to you killing yourself. It's stupid to use such speculations as negative arguments.

Something as simple as drinking water can make you choke and die. Is the possibility of choking a negative effect of drinking water?

[xSkylarx]

All the positive traits of gambling can be gained by other means. It is no reasonable to weigh the positive effect of gambling over it's negative effects because once you get addicted to it, nothing good comes out of gambling. Gambling is a source of entertainment, but if you view it as a means to earn it will lead to serious problems.

[Twinkledoe]

All the positive traits of gambling can be gained by other means. It is no reasonable to weigh the positive effect of gambling over it's negative effects because once you get addicted to it, nothing good comes out of gambling. Gambling is a source of entertainment, but if you view it as a means to earn it will lead to serious problems.

I agree with that.  It is like justifying why you are into gambling. But in reality you can do all those positive things in a less risky way. Gambling should really be treated as a source of fun or entertainment but if you are already deep into this, that's when you start experiencing problems and issues, not only in terms of your financial capability but health and mental status as well. So I don't think the good side will ever outweigh the negative side of gambling if you will end up a gambling addict.

[aioc]

No good sides of gambling can overcome its negative sides, that is why the government is restricting and even punishing its people who are into gambling, gambling is recommended as a form of entertainment you cross the line and make it as a source of income then you are in danger of losing everything you have, gambling have so many traps that we must avoid.

[AniviaBtc]

We know that they have a lot of disadvatanges of we say gambling and even not players they think all gambling have bad sides or bad effects to the person who play it.

In fact, gambling is really risky and will only bring you stress and depression if you try it. The probability of losing your money if your not lucky is very high compared to the probability of winning. Understand first and study how gambling works so that you have an idea what are the advantages and disadvantages that you will get in gambling. After that, decide whether gambling is good as a source of profit or instead invest for a business to have a stable source of income.

But actually they have some good sides in gambling when we can earn money but the other side of this is when you lose money .

Ofcourse, if you don't win, you lose, as simple as that. The good sides that you're saying just for those lucky people or who are having strategies in playing skill-based gambling casinos. In skill-based gambling casino, you can reduce the probability of losing and  increase the probability of winning so it still depends if you are experienced and knowledgeable in playing some casino games so that you will not be outplayed by your opponents.

Maybe they have in the list does not accurate to others because as a player I have my own sides about that and sure the others have their own too. It is a friendly reminder everyone the positive sides of gambling can become bad sides once you did not controlling yourself by using your money.

In controlling you money, you will just minimize the money that you've spent but still the money has been wasted if you try to gambling without any strategy. It means, the negative side is still greater no matter how great you are in managing you money as long as you lose some of it. Proper management of money starts when you know what will be the faith or destination of your money, if it will be used in more valuable and necessary things or you will just spend it for fun.