Gambling is Neither Good or Bad

[Lanatsa]

Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

Its not bad because its just a past time or leisure time, what makes bad is on the action that been made by a particular person because it was basing up on your own will because no one forced you to play gambling

in the first place which means that it is really that basing up on your own decision on why you do end up on playing and spending up lots of money which it is your decision on doing so.

You cant just make out some generalization that it is bad but if this was based on your religion then lets just respect on what others been believing.
There are really that different principles where people do believe and follow on.

[tabas]

Agree, we only need to set a money limit for gambling and never consider gambling for profit, but if we determine profits only bonuses and enjoy gambling only for entertainment then there is nothing to worry about in gambling, so being a responsible gambler is very simple and we never assume gambling is bad, because there is nothing wrong in gambling if we have money limits and have good emotional control in gambling.

Been said countless times that gambling isn't for profit but we have to accept the reality that even people telling something like that about gambling, everyone will shift their desire to earn a profit through gambling because it's one quick way to either win or lose. But having the proper mindset just as you've mentioned that if you treat it that way, that's the consolation that you get whenever you lose, you'll think that nothing should be need to wary about because you're all in for the entertainment value that it gives. And if you win, that's when things could change that your mindset will have that thought eventually that it's good a thing to gamble when you're lucky because it earns you money and you also enjoy at the same time. Although it all sets in having a limit so that you won't be gambling too much and it won't result to a bad habit.

[uneng]

Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

It just means gambling isn't for you, as you don't see any effective purpose on it. But I must say that for others gambling makes total sense as a present activity on their routine, because they see a purpose on it, despite the losses most gamblers face within time.

It might be fun, chances of making profit or excitement that drive people to continue gambling, but it's undeniable since the beginning of the humans' socities it has been like this. If gambling was just a hype or a worthless activity, I believe it would have already disappeared a long time ago.

[danherbias07]

Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

It is when you see it that way. Perhaps you live in an environment where that is their traditional belief.
For rich people this is nothing more than entertainment, somewhere they could spend their money and somehow feel good about it. For others, it's an ingredient to make a game more thrilling. When you are watching sports, it's not that fun anymore unless you have some money on the line.
It's only bad for unresponsible people who do not have much money to provide for their families and yet they still gamble it.
As long as you know how you are spending it, I don't think it's "bad" just yet. If you can provide for your own hobbies then it's responsible gambling.

[dothebeats]

Gambling takes money from the one who plays yet gives out to those who work under it. Its effects are positive or negative depending on who you ask. It gives livelihood and takes away money from other people. So yeah, there really isn't a good or bad in gambling, at least for me. It only becomes bad because people focus on the few people that gambled so much and lost so much that they turn into addicts. Very rarely have I seen an article or some news praising the industry for its help in the society.

[btc78]

It depends on the person.

If someone doesn't have discipline gambling can totally destroy them.

this is the other side of gambling in which mostly happens , and yeah better to stay on the different area if you don't wanna lose forever.

I have heard horror stories of people losing 5-6 houses and businesses to fund their gambling habit.

that is BS, I will never risk something that big and maybe he had lost His family also?

I always say if you can't control yourself or you have addictive personality disorder then don't gamble.

It is a vice, just like alcohol and cigarettes and drugs and fast food. Self-control is needed.

it is correct, if you cannot handle then never try .. that is the simple idea .

[uche6215]

Sometimes gambling is a bit good, and most times gambling is a pinch destructive.
*Gambling is a bit good when a beginner is always winning, and he or she doesn't know the risk.
*Gambling is bad when a gambler is generously addicted to it, if a gambler, gambled what more he's supposed to gamble with that makes it very bad.
That's why gambling is unpredictable.

[irhact]

It only becomes bad because people focus on the few people that gambled so much and lost so much that they turn into addicts. Very rarely have I seen an article or some news praising the industry for its help in the society.

Sorry to say but those people aren't few, there's a vast majority of losers than winners when it comes to gambling and that's why it seems to be a profitable business for the casino owners. Gambling has done more bad than good to the society but this is a free world and nobody should be deciding what's good or bad to people, they should make those decisions themselves.

They're far many more industry that's doing more harm than good but yet they're still been allowed to operate and that's why gambling is been allowed as well. If you play your cards right and lucky, you win but if you're unlucky you lose. Nobody is forcing anyone's to gamble as such it isn't breaking a rule or order.

[LogitechMouse]

Gambling is bad... nothing more
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Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?

Your question is like "Why on earth do people keep investing into an investment if they already know that it's a scam or kind of sketchy?"

Don't say people like all of them are losing on something because not all gamblers have the same experience. There are gamblers who are winning in gambling, but there are some gamblers who are losing money, but for some reasons they want to still try it. What's the reason? I don't know, but the possible answer is that they are addicted into it already that they can't stop themselves even if they wanted to.

You say gambling is bad, and there's nothing wrong in that because it's your opinion. On the other hand, even though many gamblers look gambling as a bad thing, there will be a few gamblers that will be saying that it is good for some reasons. It will only become bad if a gambler is making bad decisions that is related to gambling.

[Oshosondy]

Sorry to say but those people aren't few, there's a vast majority of losers than winners when it comes to gambling and that's why it seems to be a profitable business for the casino owners. Gambling has done more bad than good to the society but this is a free world and nobody should be deciding what's good or bad to people, they should make those decisions themselves.

It depends on how you see it, gambling is not by force, also not for under 18 years old, it is advisable for people to gamble responsibly, but some people are greedy and see gambling as a means to earn money and make a living from income from gambling, which result to addiction and loss of more money. Many people are taking gambling to be what it supposed not to be just because of their greediness.

If you take a look of it from another aspect, gambling helps in a nation too, many people that supposed to be unemployed are employed by gambling companies, many software they use are from the contracts given to their developers which constantly work on the software and fix some bugs and they pay them, the games they are providing are from other companies or people that are paid, they pay tax to government, they advertise, which means they are also very useful.

[darewaller]

Honestly it all depends on who you are going to be asking, if you ask a winner who has gone from wagering a $100 bill to getting a million out of gambling there is no way such a person would ever say gambling is bad.. But if you ask someone that blew huge sums of money to a point of amassing debt, relationships breaking up and losing valuable properties as a result of trying to get back to winning ways then gambling will always be labeled bad.

To turn a hundred dollar to a million is not easy. It takes a lot of trials and error. Pretty sure that the person will advice anyone to not follow what he was doing because the consequences can be damaging if one is not too professional to handle his huge losses.

Those who lost their entire life in gambling, don't have the rights to blame it to gambling because it was their own fault at the first place on why they become addicted. Other people are only enjoying the game and they have no problems with gambling. We can win and stop in gambling but we can come back again later on. Others will just continue playing because they know that they will still end up with that.

[Cantsay]

I would say it has both the good part and the detrimental part but we have more of the detrimental part than the good part.

If a greedy person and one who doesn't know how to control themselves engage in a gambling activity they'll always end up with a negative result most of the times, I'm not talking about the wins here. But, instead what I mean is the health, mental and financial danger that it poses. Most people get addicted to gambling and before even realising what they're doing their savings is gone they'll end up gambling everything that they have managed to save in just a couple of days or weeks.
While most people that are new to gambling think that it's a good thing because they always end up winning and if eventually they start to lose they'll want to start chasing after their losses.

[jrrsparkles]

Gambling is kind of an entertainment so either its good or bad depends on how much we consume and it varies from one person to another so it totally depends on every individuals. Gambling is kind of addictive so one who wants to enter must know it or else their ignorance is the reason to be blamed for anything wrong happens than they expected. Gambling likely casino is designed in a way to make more rewards but less chances of getting it.

Just like the OP has said that gambling is neither good nor bad, I agree with that. Though this is addictive but if you have discipline and self-control which is a must if you are into gambling then I could say that you will have enjoyment on your journey as a gambler. Gambling is not all about winning and losings but also the lessons you learned from it is very applicable to our daily life.

Have personally met many gamblers and heard their stories but one thing that I could say is that those people who ruined their life because of gambling were the ones who lacked discipline and self-control.

Lack of self discipline is something connected with our personality which can be changed only if the person decides to do it, most people know gambling is risky but they still take the risk and sometimes it beyond their hand which is the problem.

Probably told million times already here that is don't gamble more than you can afford to lose but still people are ignorant about the fact.

[inthelongrun]

Well said OP. Gambling is supposed to be fun and relaxing if we know our limits or it will turn into bad. It's like eating, eating too many turns into bad. Spending more than our budget is bad. All of us want to have a portion of our income for fun and relaxing and gambling makes no difference to watching movies, drinking liquor, shopping, or traveling. I feel pity for those poor people who are addicted to gambling. Maybe it's the lack of education and understanding which is why they cannot stop the urge to gamble.  

[len01]

gambling is one of those businesses that are established to make a profit. and we as gamblers should know it. so we already understand that gambling is only limited to entertainment and are ready to lose to give profits to gambling companies.
and from the casino it is also always reminded that gambling responsibly means gambling using money you can afford to lose and don't spend all your savings just for fun.
sometimes there are casinos that don't want their customers to gamble irresponsibly and spend all their savings.
but sometimes greedy gamblers always expect bigger profits in gambling. so they always lose all their money chasing big win.

so we as gamblers when gambling always plan a budget for gambling that can afford to lose, in my opinion it will be fine and will not regret gambling when you lose money.
and for me it is true that gambling is neither good nor bad

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Spending more than our budget is bad.

Let's face the real fact, spending on gambling, more than we budgeted for it is not what is bad or makes it bad, what really makes spending too much on gambling bad is when or if we win nothing in the process.
Let's say for example, I budgeted to spend $100 on gambling today, and in the process of gambling, I won $8000, and at the end of the day, I ended up spending $1000 on that particular day on gambling, this simply means that I spent more than I budgeted which is $100, but then also, even though I spent more than I budgeted, I still have a profit of about $7000, which in real sense isn't bad at all.

All of us want to have a portion of our income for fun and relaxing and gambling makes no difference to watching movies, drinking liquor, shopping, or traveling.

I put it to you that you are mistaken, gambling is never the same thing as watching movies or drinking liquor, traveling or shopping, but I can sure say that gambling Is one end of a stick, while watching movies, traveling, etc is another end.
In gambling, you are taking a risk which could lead to lose of money and time, or winning more money while loosing time, but in watching movies, you are simply loosing time and not loosing or making money in return.

[Wexnident]

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There are even religions that do see gambling is a bad thing or there are communities or people who do always have bad impressions and looks towards gambling.They do always look
into its negative side which is on making someone getting addicted and ending up their lives miserable.This is why they do really have this kind of approach and there's
no way that we could blame them in regarding with their perspective to it but it isnt really just right that they should really be that conclusive
just because they had seen just one side and not the other.

I'd actually avoid the topic of relating gambling to religion, after all, I highly doubt there's a religion out there that has a positive recognition of it. At most, they allow it due to modernization but in the past, they were probably against it. And I can't blame religion for only looking at one side of things, that's just how religion goes imo.

Sorry to say but those people aren't few, there's a vast majority of losers than winners when it comes to gambling and that's why it seems to be a profitable business for the casino owners. Gambling has done more bad than good to the society but this is a free world and nobody should be deciding what's good or bad to people, they should make those decisions themselves.

It depends on how you see it, gambling is not by force, also not for under 18 years old, it is advisable for people to gamble responsibly, but some people are greedy and see gambling as a means to earn money and make a living from income from gambling, which result to addiction and loss of more money. Many people are taking gambling to be what it supposed not to be just because of their greediness.

I'd agree to how gambling brought a LOT of losers and a few winners, but at the end, that's the result of us wanting to gamble, and not because gambling existed. The act of "gambling" in itself already exists with some of our everyday decisions, so saying that it brought more "bad" than good is kind of just wrong, since it only takes into account the gambling activity that relates money.

[panjul07]

Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

If it is as bad as what you think, why do you advertise it in your signature?
Does it mean that you are supporting something bad as long as you can earn something from it? 
Gambling itself is not bad, the bad side is on the gamblers who cant deal with it wisely.
Just like your phone, will you say it is bad because there are many kids who are addicted of playing mobile games that make them forget other things?

[chaser15]

I strongly encourage every newbie gambler as well as experienced gamblers to take responsibility for their actions and not using gambling as a scapegoat for their lack of discipline. If you approach gambling with discipline and self-control you will find that that it can be a fun and relaxing activity. Who else thinks so too?

You can't expect most gamblers, newbie or not, to do and follow what you said about "discipline".

Not all gamblers have the same approach when they do gambling aside from the fact that every people is really different from each others. Sometimes, it needs a lot of the worst and most painful gambling experiences before a gambler learns the art of being a disciplined gambler. There are also cases where a person doesn't reach the status of being a responsible gambler and eventually will just quit for good.

Just mind our own and do our best to always act disciplined and responsible at all times. It's easy to give advice but once you feel the actual pressure of gambling, especially in the situation where currently experiencing winning or losing, that's the time a gambler can test themselves on how to act responsibly.

[Daltonik]

Gambling, like everything that surrounds us, does not exist by itself, they exist because it is natural for a person to try his luck, but if it goes so far that the player is completely immersed in them, then of course others looking at him will say "perhaps gambling is really bad if they bring it to this". However, there are moments in life, you can have fun and at the same time get the opportunity to win while in an online casino or at a slot machine, but this does not mean that gambling is good. It's like a weapon with which it's nice to spend time in a shooting range or on a shooting range, but when a war starts, no one says that weapons are to blame for this.