Has your budget for gambling been affected by the festive season?

[coolcoinz]

I remain unaffected but the reason is not what you think. I just don't spend money on Christmas at all. I've rejected the traditional way of spending this time where people stand in line in grocery stores and then get stressed because they don't know if they can prepare all the meals and bake the cakes. They concentrate on opinions of others like is my house clean, is the outside lit up, is all the shopping done... Fuck that we don't live to satisfy the needs of others, especially if doing it doesn't make us feel good.

So, I do the minimum, have a family dinner, have some decorations but the bare minimum and we buy ourselves small gifts like chocolates or something. I spend much more on birthdays than I do on Christmas.

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[Vaculin]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

No, not at all. I’m still giving a minimal budget for gambling, an amount that I can totally afford to lose. Although I get to spend more than my budget this time because it’s holiday season, and I know it’s quite inevitable, but I have to say, my gambling budget still remains the same and never gets affected with this festive season. And if that happens that I have to reduce it, that’s not a problem anymore since I’m no longer addicted to gambling.

[ralle14]

I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

This month, my budget increased a bit tbh because of the World cup promotions offered by several sportsbooks and I had to take advantage of them since I rarely make any profit from betting and it's a good time to potentially spend those winnings on something nice. If there wasn't any good promo i'd most likely reduce my budget since i'd rather spend most of the budget on preparing for the upcoming holidays.  

[Doell]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

For now my budget for gambling is not too reduced, indeed, the festive season or holidays can make our expenses swell. For some people it might not be possible to gamble, but some other people will still gambling to double its value, so it depends on the character of the gambler too, but for me personally don't really think about that if later although at least my budget reduced I can still enjoy to gambling.

[chaser15]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the s

I don't honestly have a specific budget or allocation specifically for my own gambling purposes. Any amount will do as long as it won't affect my other spending. The festive season has also nothing to do with how I gambled since I am simply used to gambling whatever the holiday or event.

Don't like to miss those worthy games to place a bet on sports betting that's why as much as possible, I have spare funds for placing my bet.

Our way of gambling shouldn't be affected just because of this holiday season. But if funds are tight, it should be obvious what to do.

[Finestream]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

With increasing prices for the basic goods this holiday season, I would admit that my gambling budget has somehow been affected too. But no worries since I can still live without gambling even a month. But for those who sees gambling as a need to do so, since they are compulsive gamblers, surely that will affect them most. It’s like even if they can’t prepare for the holidays, it’s okay as long as they have fixed budget for gambling.

[rahmad2nd]

For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

First of all, what are we talking about in the context of the celebration. This is important, because most people don't set a definite budget. second, if in a big event like the world cup event. then I'm sure, there are many people who budgeted a sizable amount of money.

my example, in the usual months before the celebration of the world cup event. I only gamble as needed, I mean there is no extra budget that I have to spend on this one hobby. but when the world cup celebrations started, i budgeted big enough money to bet. but with the condition that it doesn't interfere with my household finances. besides that, because my hobby is betting on soccer betting. So every time there's a big game, I usually budget more than usual. whether it's for a single bet, or parlay slip mode. it all depends on the situation.

but in fact, if we are well aware of the risks. at least, one should take into account before betting. because after all, the money that has been lost will be difficult to recover. so, gamble wisely with money prepared to lose.  then someone will avoid problems, whether it's addiction or something else.

[pixie85]

My gambling budget is very small and there's no way any spending could affect it. Also, my budget for gifts is an entirely separate thing so It doesn't get affected by me gambling or going out.

When I have a lot of money I gamble more, but usually it's still less than $100 a month thrown away at various sports bets.

I feel more affected by my recent wins or losses than by holidays or some house expenses.

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It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

At first I am not that kind of addicted on gambling but in my case the decision fully depends on the financial situation of that time. But it is also true that my expenses on gambling during this festive season also crossed the budget amount at times. So in my case some time, it doesn't matter if the budget is reduced or increase.

[lionheart78]

Definitely, the festive season affected my gambling budget.  With lots of kids to buy gifts and the elderly too, I have to restrain myself from gambling during this holiday week.  I do not want to gamble the happiness of these kids and the elderly.  I may probably win but it isn't 100% sure and since my current gameplay is in a negative trend, I have to adjust because I don't have extra fund to make up for it if ever I got a bad session again.

So for now, I will be happy reading the successful gambling results of our fellow members since I will keep my distance from gambling until the holiday season is over.

[Fortify]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

If your budget gets affected by the season then you may need to improve your forward planning or even give up gambling altogether, or at the very least drop it down to a negligible amount instead. That being said, some people have to cope on fairly restricted budgets and I guess they might find entertainment or a release in gambling so it's a valid question. Personally I only place small bets down and have enough spare capacity on my income that it barely gets any thought at all. If you have a low income there is definitely better ways you could be spending your money, especially during the festive period and you might spread a lot more joy by spending it on friends and family instead.

[Falconer]

For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

The past may be different, but throughout this year especially in the last 6 months my gambling budget has dropped. I put it down because my focus is on investing, it's not because of any particular celebration or holiday.

But in the past, my gambling budget was erratic. I could have spent a lot more, or maybe no more than $100 depending on how lucky I was to double my capital to get a win. For sure we get the win, so that will also help for some time.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

To be frankly speaking, I must say that within the past few weeks since I came home for Christmas, I have actually spent beyond my budgeted target meant for the entire Christmas and new year celebration, because in as much as it's a season of love and gifts sharing, I'm that type who finds it hard not to give when I happen to come across someone in need, even thou it's my last card. So on the more plain note, this Christmas has abit affected both my savings and funds meant for gambling. Moreover, I equally lost more funds during the World Cup final, as I thought "Home" Argentina will win, staking huge sum, only for the game to end draw 3-3.

[tjtonmoy]

I think those who keeps a proper calculation of their budget, would not suffer that much. Always keep one section reserved for emergency situation. Whether it is needed or not. Make one account, keep your personal usages there, One for savings, One for investment, one for daily expenses and finally one for emergency situation.
If used correctly, I don't think any budget will be affected.

[BitcoinPanther]

Whether I like it or not, the expenses in this coming holiday affected my fund for gambling.  The extra expenses for gifts, foods, and other stuffs that has related to the coming holiday had invaded my bankroll.  I have not prepared enough in this holiday since there had been lots of expenses lately.  But I think I can still gamble during the holiday but the bankroll won't be that much.

[Merit.s]

This festive period comes once in a year and gambling can be done everyday,anytime and anywhere. Therefore,I will be focusing more on friends and family entertainment. I have travelled to my home town to spend the Xmas and I will be so busy with social life, I will not be gambling at all this period because there will be no time for that and my gambling budget will be spent on giving out to children on Xmas day  that will come around me. It the time to show love to people around us,I will also be visiting the orphanage home with my family so a lot will be spent.

[aoluain]

No my budget is not affected. I don't over extend myself with gambling, that said I wouldn't
be a high stakes kind of gambler, it's more for entertainment rather than trying to
make massive gains.

I can imagine during this season when there could be financial pressures on people that
a gambling budget could get chopped but then there are the cases of addiction and if something
else would have to be compromised instead of gambling.

[darkangel11]

Sure, I'm spending less on pleasures of life and addictions this month but I had to buy gifts for people and already stacked up some alcohol for the New Year's party at my friend's.
There are months when I don't think about gambling at all and December is one of those months. Maybe if we were in a bull market, but you all know how things are this year.

[livingfree]

For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

I do really spend more than the budget that I've allocated for the gifts and foods and I have to follow that in order. That's because with the belief that I don't get to celebrate that much every year.

There's the thanksgiving and holiday season and that's why it's okay for me to spend more than the threshold of my budget. And in gambling, yeah, it's accurate that it's mostly reduced and that's what I have to sacrifice in order for me to come up with those expenditures.

[Distinctin]

It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?

I have to say its really affected by now, but i think that won't be a problem either as i can always gamble even with smaller amount to bet. As long as i only gamble for entertainment purposes only, spending what is extra money is just enough. And besides, we can always gamble anytime we want as long as there are funds, but this holiday season comes only once a year so we should seize it.