Gambling in Moderation, Pros can out weigh its Cons in Financial and Health?

[Peanutswar]

Gambling is made just to give entertainment to the people and of course big wins but of course not all the time is there's a huge profit with it, yes some people win and of course, it gives happiness to them but most of the time there's a loss and this gives to the person a different emotion which is eager to get more back their losses and at the same time is to get profit which is in some point causes an emotional imbalance that even just a single conversation it brings them anger easily. People see gambling as a source of income that does not satisfy themselves they play to earn not to make fun that's why some of them take it seriously and not as entertainment anymore.

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[virasisog]

Gambling is made just to give entertainment to the people and of course big wins but of course not all the time is there's a huge profit with it, yes some people win and of course, it gives happiness to them but most of the time there's a loss and this gives to the person a different emotion which is eager to get more back their losses and at the same time is to get profit which is in some point causes an emotional imbalance that even just a single conversation it brings them anger easily. People see gambling as a source of income that does not satisfy themselves they play to earn not to make fun that's why some of them take it seriously and not as entertainment anymore.

Gambling can provide relaxation and entertainment, especially to those who seek comfort but it could also be a source of harm and could ruin lives if abused and if a person will not handle his finances in gambling wisely. Gambling was originally made to entertain people but if being played without self-control and self discipline, it can cause chaos. Everything has its consequences so if we'll never be responsible for gambling, it could affect our lives negatively.

[Rruchi man]

People can get all those benefits ONLY if they can gamble in moderation. But unfortunately, not many of them can do this.

Exactly, Moderate gambling has never been a cause of concern as a matter of fact, it contributes to the social well-being of people to an extent so much that to completely eliminate it will create a big social gap in society. The big concern for gambling however is the potential it has to turn moderate gamblers into chronic gamblers if care is not taken. This is why many government, individuals, and religious bodies kick against gambling in general because they have identified that people sometimes do not always possess the ability to control themselves and as a result of that may turn from moderate gamblers which has Pros effect  to problem gamblers that jas Cons effect and can pose a problem.

[Gianluca95]

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Well, I think that everything that is made only for fun and not for trying desperately to earn something or win, will cause to you only good effects. If you desperately looking for win or earnings, you'll be always angry,

stressed and also full of anxiety. I also don't know why many gamblers choice to be this instead of be relaxed and focused only on the fun part.

[Davidvictorson]

Helps with Socialization -  human are social beings, so every person has a need to belong.  Gambling activities help provide this to people engaged in gambling.

Gambling helps with socialization among individuals. As we mentioned earlier, gambling is a form of entertainment, and this brings people together. Some side benefits which materialize as a result of this socialization include relaxation. Some individuals enjoy using some of their share cash to gamble and relax with friends.

I visit a land based casino most times to hangout with friends, play games and generally catch up. It's fun. I always leave refreshed. I find that it makes our bond of friendship stronger.  It also helps to put a check on our gambling. One of the things I noticed is that it is difficulty spend more than budgeted when you are in the casino with friends. They automatically serve as a moderation-checker.

[Quidat]

Potential for Big Wins Well gambling is a game of chance where if you got lucky and hit a huge multiplier, you can bring home a huge amount of money.

This is where i do see where most people do really focus on on which the pros would be seeing on this spot where someone could potentially earn huge amount of money specially on hitting
big multipliers or jackpots which you could actually say that majority of us gamblers do see this as a pro but we know that having that intent on a severe manner could really be ending up
on someone on ending up on being addicted thats why it would really act out as a double blade if you dont really make yourself in good control then you would really fall into the pit of addiction.
Majority of those things above are indeed the pro sides but if things turns out to be excessive then it would be eventually goes to the negative side of things.
So lets just be wary and careful on our actions is the key on making yourself safe.

This is why most experts advise doing things in moderation.  Anything that is excessive is harmful both to our health and finance.  Gamblers often ignore this kind of advice since they are too hooked on getting huge multipliers.  We all know being greedy do not give a good result.  We will end up either losing more or worst than that.  That is why we should strictly implement gambling moderation.  Let the big win take its course while we are playing in our perfectly planned responsible gambling engagement.

People wouldnt care most of the times on which they are really that ignoring other peoples advice and wont matter if you are a professional or not because  its their money and they do have the rights on
how they would be spending it.It isnt really bad to play gambling as long you do have the right control and discipline on how you should gonna spend up your funds and wont really be able to go
beyond your limit because that would surely fuck you up if you do spend up your money like having no tomorrow. Gambling doesnt automatically means that it is really a devastation into your financial
once you do step your foot on it but rather it would really be just coming into that point when you are allowing yourself on spending on the amounts which is really outside of your limits or the
things you are capable of.

[serjent05]

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Well, I think that everything that is made only for fun and not for trying desperately to earn something or win, will cause to you only good effects. If you desperately looking for win or earnings, you'll be always angry,

stressed and also full of anxiety. I also don't know why many gamblers choice to be this instead of be relaxed and focused only on the fun part.

Greed?  Needs?  Since money solves a person's financial needs or wants that is why most gambler chooses to win a profit than enjoy their gambling activity.  I do think it is fine though, but it should be done in moderation where they allocate free money to engage in gambling activities.  This way it won't hurt them that much if ever they lose that money.

[Oshosondy]

Potential for Big Wins Well gambling is a game of chance where if you got lucky and hit a huge multiplier, you can bring home a huge amount of money.

I can accept that gambling is fun and entertaining, provided if gotten right, but the reason some people are not getting gambling right is when they think they can win big from it or prosper with gambling. I do not believe in multiplier or accumulating games, I go for a match most of the time, I go for 3 matches not quite often and 5 matches at most not often at all. I do not bet to win, but losing is not what I like as well and for me not to overstate it, at least I am happy if I win which is the reason I do not accumulate and going for just one or few matches, but unlike those that dream of gambling as a way to prosper. The only reason gambling is fun is only when you see it as fun and not a way of making money but in a way not to risk what you can not afford to lose. Lastly, I do not see any good reason this point that I quote is included.

[Finestream]

Everyone has negative connotations when it comes to gambling activity but little that we know that gambling when done in moderation can offer great benefits to our mental and physical health and finance.

According to this articles[1][2][3] gambling if done in moderation can give us the following benefits.

Makes you Happier - this is no doubt a known effect of gambling and is backed by studies.  It was said that the happiness of individuals rose when they are engaged in gambling activities.

Studies by the Behavior analysis and therapy program at Southern Illinois University have shown that gambling can positively improve your mood and cause happiness. The results of the study showed that people who gambled as a hobby were happier overall than people who did not.

The study showed that the level of happiness in individuals rose while they were engaged in gambling activities. When compared with those who used the television as a source of entertainment, the individuals who gambled were happier. Engaging in gambling as a hobby is a surefire way to improve your life and happiness.

Stress reduction - stress factor is one of the major reason why many people become depressed and possible mental degradation and retardation.  Gambling as an entertainment help to minimize this stress.  Gambling in moderation is also known for its stress-relieving effect.

Blackjack, a casino game helps to reduce stress. So many people suffer severe mental degradation and retardation because of stress. Stress makes the brain cells dull and people who suffer from stress risk having serious health challenges. If you are suffering from stress and you go King Billy casino and play the game of Blackjack, it will take your mind away from the things that are bothering you at the moment. You can also play casino games online from the comfort of your homes through gambling apps created by gambling companies.

For example, when playing Blackjack, you need to take the money winning aspect as a bonus and enjoy the fun of the game.

Stress is reduced by the fun and amusement created by sports betting and playing casino games. Blackjack is an effective stress reliever.

Relaxation and Comfort -  relaxation and comfort help the brain to erase any traces of or form of worries from the mind.  It also safeguard our mental health.

Relaxation and comfort are two factors that help to protect and safeguard the mental health of humans. Most people that make huge amounts of money from gambling use it to have fun and entertain themselves. Relaxation and comfort comes when you are having fun. Relaxation and comfort calms the brain and erases every form of worries from the mind.

Gambling activities have so many economic benefits to the game players. People who engage in gambling activities can make money and also manage this profits effectively. However, the health benefits of gambling make it a very attractive proposition. Happiness, stress reduction, increase in social networking, the sharpening of the mind, and the performance of the brain due to relaxation and comfort are the surprising health benefits of gambling. So if you want to enjoy a good mental health, engage in sports betting and play casino games.

Improves your Skills -  this is more focus on observation, reaction and mental task of brain on determining patterns and numbers.  This is very beneficial to brain since it exercises our brain when engaged in gambling activity.

Gambling enables you to pick up skills while playing. You learn to be more observant, mentally task your brain, and study patterns and numbers. It is suitable for your mental health to keep your brain engaged with the activity actively. Using strategy and tactics to try and win helps you to exercise mentally.

Learning how to play a new casino game, for example, involves you trying to carry out your complex strategy to achieve your goal of winning. This helps keep your brain in tip-top shape. For instance, in blackjack, you would need to know the rules and use your own devised strategy to win the game.

Helps with Socialization -  human are social beings, so every person has a need to belong.  Gambling activities help provide this to people engaged in gambling.

Gambling helps with socialization among individuals. As we mentioned earlier, gambling is a form of entertainment, and this brings people together. Some side benefits which materialize as a result of this socialization include relaxation. Some individuals enjoy using some of their share cash to gamble and relax with friends.

Games like blackjack and poker are games that bring more than one player to interact, play, and win all in a friendly setting. Studies have shown that most individuals report that they enjoy gambling because it gives them an escape from the everyday routine of life.

Potential for Big Wins Well gambling is a game of chance where if you got lucky and hit a huge multiplier, you can bring home a huge amount of money.

Whatever the main reason might be for your gambling, every time you place a wager, there is a chance you end up winning big.
Certain games such as video slots are capable of producing wins that are worth several hundred or even several thousand times your bet.
Albeit rare, when this happens, you’ll get to feel like a big winner. But it’s not just about emotions.

If you’re gambling in moderation and only spend a certain amount of money each week or each month, if you are lucky enough to hit that big win, it will provide you with a small fortune that you can put towards a specific goal.

For example, you could go on a nice vacation or spend it on something you’ve always wanted to buy but never had enough cash handy. It is essential that you put your gambling winnings towards something that you actually want, and not put them all back into the casino or poker software. The thrill of a big win can be quite overwhelming and make you feel invincible. However, the nature of gambling is such that you will eventually lose the money back. There is absolutely no reason to increase your stakes or your gambling budget just because you had won. Use the money for something non-gambling related and stick to your usual playing style.

Engaging in gambling in moderation will greatly save us financial losses compared to engaging in entertainment outdoor.  Aside from that, recreational activities such as picnics, watching movies, and playing arcade games often have our finance in an outflow system.  The only reward is entertainment and happiness whereas, if engage in gambling there is a chance of getting back what we spent since gambling always involved a chance of getting back what we bet in a certain multiplier. Of course, we are talking about gambling in moderation.  Besides this kind of control, we are far from developing a gambling disorder.

Aside from the personal benefits, we are also contributing to our country's income by playing in their gambling infrastructure.  It is proven that the development of gambling addiction in a gambling engagement in moderation is highly unlikely.  With that, do you think it is worth moderating our gambling engagement to maximize the benefits of gambling activities?

[1] https://www.healthtechzone.com/topics/healthcare/articles/2019/11/21/443799-health-benefits-gambling.htm
[2] https://holycitysinner.com/2020/08/17/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-gambling/
[3] https://www.mypokercoaching.com/benefits-of-gambling/#:~:text=Gambling%20in%20moderation%20can%20help,to%20escape%20your%20usual%20worries.

Everything that is done in moderation will definitely not kill us. But in most cases, only few responsible gamblers can do moderate in gambling since most are driven with greed and desire to win big. That is why even if we always say that gambling is made for fun and entertainment, it’s inevitable that the desire to win the jackpot prize will always be there. And if you are fool enough, you will stick to that belief and end up chasing losses in gambling until you go home empty handed. Knowing that the house will always have an edge, then it’s hard for the gamblers to take advantage and win from them.

[serjent05]

Potential for Big Wins Well gambling is a game of chance where if you got lucky and hit a huge multiplier, you can bring home a huge amount of money.

I can accept that gambling is fun and entertaining, provided if gotten right, but the reason some people are not getting gambling right is when they think they can win big from it or prosper with gambling. I do not believe in multiplier or accumulating games,

It is real, and the casino always pays for the winners. I always play slot so I can see how multiplier can change the course of a person's financial aspect.  I enjoy my gambling session regardless of the result, whether I win big or lost all my bankroll.  Knowing that there is a possible big win ahead adds more fun to the game but it depends on the players' acceptance of their gambling engagement result.

I go for a match most of the time, I go for 3 matches not quite often and 5 matches at most not often at all. I do not bet to win, but losing is not what I like as well and for me not to overstate it, at least I am happy if I win which is the reason I do not accumulate and going for just one or few matches, but unlike those that dream of gambling as a way to prosper. The only reason gambling is fun is only when you see it as fun and not a way of making money but in a way not to risk what you can not afford to lose. Lastly, I do not see any good reason this point that I quote is included.

In the end, it is on the players' mindset.  Regardless of the game a gambler play, as long as his mindset is to accept whatever the result of his gambling activities is, he will never get disappointed or be tempted to chase losses that can possibly result in more losses.  Whether he plays for fun or play for profit, gambling in moderation should always be implemented.

[Oshosondy]

It is real, and the casino always pays for the winners.

No one said casinos will not pay winnings, but trustworthy casinos only though.

I always play slot so I can see how multiplier can change the course of a person's financial aspect. 

You play slot, I prefer gambling on football matches, that is a huge difference.

I enjoy my gambling session regardless of the result, whether I win big or lost all my bankroll.

I either. If I lose, I am not depressed but even happy. I use less than 5% of my weekly income to gamble weekly, that can not lead to anything like sadness if I lose the 5%. Yet, I most of the time use less than 5% to gambling every week. But if I will, I will be happier.

I lost, I am happy. I won, I am happier. Do not get this statement wrong.

Whether he plays for fun or play for profit, gambling in moderation should always be implemented.

Like I said earlier, playing for profit is the dawning of addiction. Playing for fun and entertainment is what gambling should be about.

[uneng]

In my opinion, besides the benefits mentioned on this thread, the biggest and most important learnship you can take from gambling is to recognize and accept your limitations, to be humble and to understand you can't win at all costs. And if you don't accept this fact, you are going to reach deeper and deeper in a dark pit of losses and failure until you finally accept that. There is no other path to trail or shortcuts in gambling. It's not easy to learn this lesson in life, but gambling has this capacity and is able to teach this to everyone who venture into betting activity thinking they are playing by their own rules, rather than the casinos' rules, which are in fact insurmountable.

[BitcoinPanther]

People wouldnt care most of the times on which they are really that ignoring other peoples advice and wont matter if you are a professional or not because  its their money and they do have the rights on
how they would be spending it.It isnt really bad to play gambling as long you do have the right control and discipline on how you should gonna spend up your funds and wont really be able to go
beyond your limit because that would surely fuck you up if you do spend up your money like having no tomorrow. Gambling doesnt automatically means that it is really a devastation into your financial
once you do step your foot on it but rather it would really be just coming into that point when you are allowing yourself on spending on the amounts which is really outside of your limits or the
things you are capable of.

That is why many gamblers that started having full disciplined end up being gambling addicts because they failed to listen to advice.  I do agree, that gambling isn't bad in any way unless the one engaging on gambling activity loses his self-control.  Gambling in moderation is always better than prolonged gambling even though a person claimed that he has full control of himself because prolong exposure to gambling and repetitive activities can dull a person's rationality and often times a cause of gambling addiction.  Prolonged gambling can make a person lose his essence of time, and that is one of the sign that the person is losing control over his gambling activity.

[el che]

isn't there some rule in the universe that everything should be done in moderation, it's important to have a healthy balance in life. from experience the more i chase something the more it eludes me while the more i sit back the more things come and attract to me.

[Mahanton]

isn't there some rule in the universe that everything should be done in moderation, it's important to have a healthy balance in life. from experience the more i chase something the more it eludes me while the more i sit back the more things come and attract to me.

Not all the times because even if you do sit and wait and as long there's no action had been taken earlier or something effort you have done then you are waiting for something that wont come but i do agree
into the idea about positive things to come but depends on what you are currently dealing  with. Everything should be in moderation which is really a common sense because if you do
things on excessive manner then you would really able to expect that bad things would really be coming along and this is something that you should let for it to happen.
Gambling should be fun and not something stressful or would result for financial devastation.

[Hydrogen]

The essence of gambling is a game. Not so different from chess, jeopardy or reality TV. The main difference is money being involved. And some betting more than they can healthily afford in an effort to become filthy rich.

Like many games gambling can involve critical thinking, math, statistics, pattern recognition and other academic trends. There is a computational and intellectual side to gambling. Which is one of the reasons why fantasy sports tends to blur the lines separating games of skill from our traditional definition of what gambling is.

Hobbies like gambling can be healthy in moderation, and unhealthy when taken in excess. Like practically everything people encounter in life.

The wrong way to approach gambling is purely as a money making enterprise. Greed and money have a powerful negative influence on decision making. Approaching gambling with the intent to make money will often result in emotions influencing people into making irrational decisions. The goal is to separate things like emotions, money and greed which cloud judgement, from the act of gambling. To enable choices to remain logical and rational.

[ralle14]

Aside from the personal benefits, we are also contributing to our country's income by playing in their gambling infrastructure.  It is proven that the development of gambling addiction in a gambling engagement in moderation is highly unlikely.

It also doesn't hurt to stop for good since it's better to help ourselves first before looking at the side of the casino as they can always find other ways to bring in customers if they're somewhat struggling.

With that, do you think it is worth moderating our gambling engagement to maximize the benefits of gambling activities?

It's always worth moderating just based on those benefits that were mentioned in the article and gambling activities can easily go out of control and quickly ruin someone's day or life.

[chaser15]

Gamblers literally don't need to stop. Just take a break every after a painful loss and they can return again in action.

Stopping to do gambling is not that simple and it needs a strong dedication to do. But in the very first place, there's no need to actually stop. Just take it slowly and make way to moderate our gambling activity. In that way, we are not fully falling down to the negative effects of gambling.

I know it's hard to resist the temptation of gambling and chasing our losses is always the thing on our minds.

But if we don't do anything to help ourselves, then big problems are ahead.

[rahmad2nd]

Everyone has negative connotations when it comes to gambling activity but little that we know that gambling when done in moderation can offer great benefits to our mental and physical health and finance.

well, this is related to one's perspective on gambling, it is undeniable that gambling has a negative connotation.
what becomes negative is the effect that is caused after gambling or we can give an example, someone loses all his possessions in gambling, or someone becomes bad after being involved with a lot of gambling activities. 

in the modern era gambling is entertainment and has become a metropolis culture. Despite the positive effects described in the article above, I have to admit and agree.
and regarding the standard in moderation, I think it depends on the financial condition of a person and how he reacts so that the gambling he enjoys does not become excessive and does not make it something bad and lead to addiction.

[AicecreaME]

Moderate gambling is easier said than done, but it is true than gambling in moderation won't really be that bad to a certain individual. The only problem is that most of the time for most of the gamblers out there, pride always dictate them, as well as their ego. There are so many things that eliminates the word "moderate" in the world of gambling, I'll add up greed, frustration, and depression.