What do u think about gambling?

[Jawhead999]

The difference between gambling and other games is that gambling is an expensive game which money is involved.

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.

[molsewid]

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.

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.

[AicecreaME]

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.

[fortunecrypto]

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

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.

[Reid]

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.

[rhomelmabini]

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 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)?

[btc78]

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.

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 ,

[Zilon]

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

[bitzizzix]

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.

[Mauser]

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

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.

[michellee]

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.

[agustina2]

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.

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.

[mamesso]

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.

[pawanjain]

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.

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.

[noorman0]

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.

[Xxmodded]

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 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.

[robelneo]

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.

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:

Set yourself a deposit limit:
Before you start to gambling think about how much you can afford to gamble with according to Your financial situation. Play with amounts which are for fun and for Your entertainment
Do not try to win back a loss at every cost:
Try to not take to huge risks to win back what You lost before at any cost. Play for Entertainment and not to earn money.
Set yourself a time limit:
Set yourself a time limit and do not break it. Keep in mind gambling should stay in balance with your other hobbies and not be Your only hobby.
Play smart:
It is smarter to not play when You are extremely stressed, depressed or under too much pressure. Also do not play when you are under the influence of Medications, Drugs or Alcohol.
Take breaks:
You should take breaks when You notice, that You get tired or can't concentrate anymore.
Only one account:
To make it easier to have an overview how much time and money You spend on gambling it is highly advised to not create more than one Account per Person.

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.

[Oasisman]

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.

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.

[Smartvirus]

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.

[crwth]

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.