Why People Still Gamble?

[bitbollo]

no mistery at all.
gambling is a pleasant activity which, if done with a series of limitations, is truly "innocent" (for example, playing a few times, playing minimal amounts, etc.).
obviously betting from morning to evening doesn't fit this answer...

[fuguebtc]

the answer to your question is the same answer to the following question: why do people still consume alcohol even though alcoholic beverages are the main cause of car accidents? Why do people still have sex knowing that sex can cause many diseases? the answer is simple: as long as people gamble or drink or have sex in moderation and take precautions then they won't be harmed, it's all about having self control and having moderation that people won't have problems. so we're not going to be blaming gambling here, because gambling doesn't have a brain, people have a brain

that they should think, they should look at gambling as something to have fun and not something to earn more money, most of the time people have psychological problems in real life and start to gamble and with that they end up triggering another disease, which is gambling addiction, what society needs to do is constantly tell people to play in moderation, play for fun, that's all that can be done. Years ago I kept asking myself why didn't all the beer companies close down, but then I understood that the problem wasn't the beer companies, the problem was the people, here in my neighborhood for example, every day I see young people drinking a lot of beer and then they start to fight each other, and it's sad how alcohol destroys people, but it's still being sold a lot, because it's the fault of people who consume excessively

I want to say, personal responsibility is important, but the broader context should also be considered. Again, some activities are associated with potential risks due to social aspects, advertising, and ease of access. In addition, individuals may face challenges exercising self-control due to various factors, such as addiction, depression, or pressure from others.

Yes, it is crucial to educate people about responsible behavior and raise their awareness. In order to reduce harm, individuals should be encouraged to engage in activities such as gambling, alcohol consumption, and sex in moderation and with proper precautions. I think in order to minimize the potential negative consequences of individual decisions, society can provide information, materials, and assistance.

[dothebeats]

Gambling provides entertainment and a chance to win something, and humans love to take chances on something to win anything. It's in the human psyche to gamble for better opportunities or things, and so until now despite the financial hardships and all other difficult circumstances, people still gamble. The main driving force nowadays is money, followed closely by entertainment. Apart from that, I don't think there's much more reason as to why people gamble. If there is, it's probably too specific to a few people.

[cabron]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family. Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

Watch your mouth young man!    
Its all for entertainment, whats a little fun when all you do all day is work and be serious. After all they stay on online casinos not for public that everyone with judging eyes can see. People does have those eyes even when you do it just gambling once in awhile or just bet on sports.  

If gambling excessively though, that's when its gets problematic especially if you gamble the money you don't earn. This usually happens when entertainment turns something else.

[Wiwo]

We shall keep gambling because we want to make money from betting. That is the major reasons why many of us gamble. Just like the COVID 19 period that there was no job for people to do and earn money, many switch into gambling to look for money to make bet and feed there family which was one of the challenges that we faces because of the restricted on movement of people.

I don't think you are in line with the content of this discussion and as a matter of fact, you have refocused your attention on the dependence of people on gambling to make earns meet and this is the worst situation if that becomes the reality of things.

And also I will like to point out misconceptions on the part as to why people increased the level of gambling during the covid lockdown, you said it was due to a lack of jobs which is why there was high traffic into gambling bit then, people became bored and that was why the embraced online gambling against what you mentioned to be the motivation for gambling during covid lockdown.

[QueenVera]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family. Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

It is so because gambling  is one of the places that promises money that seems free because I see them as a place where you make money by just being right and I'm sure that you know most persons want to make massive money with very minimal efforts and that's one thing gambling seems to offer.

I'm not sure if everyone in the world sees gambling or gamblers as bad because there are countries where gambling is fully legalized as long as you're of age and such country wouldn't have the time to look down on gambling.

Gambling  has caused people more harm  then good and that's why everyone seems to kick  against it especially  in Africa countries where gambling seems almost like a taboo even for women as well.
People still gamble because they hope to make a life changing winning  through gambling.

[AmoreJaz]

Gambling provides entertainment and a chance to win something, and humans love to take chances on something to win anything. It's in the human psyche to gamble for better opportunities or things, and so until now despite the financial hardships and all other difficult circumstances, people still gamble. The main driving force nowadays is money, followed closely by entertainment. Apart from that, I don't think there's much more reason as to why people gamble. If there is, it's probably too specific to a few people.

gambling has been with the humanity since the beginning of time so it is like innate to us and we can't discard it so easy. different purposes such as entertainment, trying to get profits and others are all the same. gamblers want to be in this game no matter what the odds are. and definitely, most are up to the hope that they will hit big and enjoy the winnings. however, the opposite usually happens.

[Zlantann]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family.

Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

Gambling is not a criminal activity, especially in nations where it is legal. Many responsible individuals are gamblers in society. Sometimes I don't blame people for seeing gamers as idle and lazy people this is because most people have turned gambling into full-time jobs. The majority of their time and money is spent on gambling. Some even go to the extent of selling their belongings or even engaging in crime to feed their addiction. Others attach cultural or religious beliefs to gambling making it look like a crime.

I don't think anybody that relies on his parents for survival should engage in gambling. If a youth has not started working and earning, he shouldn't be gambling because he is still dependent. Gambling shouldn't also be the reason why one will abandon your studies or other important activities. Gambling should be seen as entertainment and not as a major source of income or an occupation.

The allegations against gamblers you discussed are not totally true because if you control your gambling life, all these misconceptions will not relate to you. So people still gamble because they are having fun and some are also winning games.

[Newlifebtc]

That is something people or some people who is gambling as only means of surviving so that is why some people take a decision to be gambling until the day they will die so it depends on individual understanding and gambling that will make you to continue gambling and also make you to stop and gambling what I will see or what I will tell you that may help some people to pay gambling every time or not to stop gambling is because of the money they make in gambling because it's something that you can come by the grace of God then you win

[Stable090]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family. Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

Their is nothing bad with gambling, the only thing I will say is bad is when addicted to gambling, addicted gambler’s are the once that makes the society see gambling as bad thing, because addicted gamblers are the once that will have to do illegal things just because they want to make money to gamble, if everyone is gambling responsibly then people won’t have been complaining about gamblers.

No matter how much the society tries to stop gambling it won’t really be possible, gamblers will look for ways which they are going to gamble, and also I don’t stop or discourage people from gambling, but I always advise people not to get addicted to gambling. Gambling is not bad, but gambling addiction is really bad and am always discouraging people from being addicted to gambling.

[serjent05]

Uhh, cause why not?

All these allegations you say about gambling are either misleading, or misdirected. Most of these "allegations" as you put it are nothing but down-on-their-luck gamblers throwing their whole bankroll in one go cause they're just belligerent like that. Sure there's downsides to gambling but if you're willing to take that stretch I'd say there's a cons to everything in life too! Why should it be that only gambling is to take the short end of the stick considering there are even more worse things out there that needs more focusing?

People often stereotype and just followed things that most people believe even if it is not true.  Many people think that person who is engage in gambling is a bad person without realizing that they themselves are being the bad person because they are throwing baseless accusations at a person.


People keep on gambling because they find it entertaining and/or interesting.  It keeps their adrenaline high just like any hobby other people do.

[famososMuertos]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family. Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

LoL, sorry...

I think he has self-esteem problems or a childhood with many memories of abuse due to blows, frustrations...

What do you think of that qualifier for you, in my opinion for just reading the things you wrote in the OP.

Anyway; It is a situation that occurs with other things, for example, it boys who only think at play the sport they like, they do not know how to do anything other than play basketball, soccer, and any other sport.

I know friends who, when they were young, became obsessed with music, singing, art, painting, being sculptors and they insist on continuing with that, and their parents oppose them dedicating themselves to these professions or activities...

Gambling is just one more on the list of things some people obsess over and parents will complain about.

So, the gambling is not the problem, it is the individual and his environment who fails.

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Ah, and those questions OP, they are your questions, they are your mysteries, your concerns...  

 

[Popkon6]

It is very difficult to control a person who is completely addicted to gambling. If I have to say about myself then I am a bit of a gambling addict myself. Because I know how to avoid gambling addiction I participate in gambling games with small amounts of money. Those who have greed working inside them can never refrain from gambling. No one likes a gambler who has to live like a weed in society. Because those who are real tides are more prone to quarrels, fights, drug addiction, due to which they are hated people in the eyes of the society. However, it is best to refrain from gambling.

[Twentyonepaylots]

Why? Everyone wants money, that's why. Gambling is believed to be a shortcut to being rich, by some people. But in reality there's no such thing. There's no certainty with winning and before you achieve such thing, you'd be experiencing huge loss first unless you are really lucky not to. But going back, no matter how aware all of us on the risks of this industry, there'll be still people playing and losing because of the idea that there's a chance to win the 'jackpot'. That's how powerful money is as an inspiration or motivation wherein practicality is often not being considered.

No matter how bad we view this, cycle will just continue wherein a player would be desiring huge returns, no matter what happen withoyt realizing how huge the loss already is. Some are just playing for fun indeed but majority are playing as if they are betting their own lives or fates into it.

[Wexnident]

It's not that gambling is not good, rather it should be instead addiction to it is not good (or to anything really). The idea of spending money to enjoy something isn't new, that's literally what we do to enjoy anything else really, so why should gambling be wrong?

In the end it's simply the negative connotation of society about gambling, especially if you consider how there were a LOT of addicted gamblers in the past since there was no, well, therapy, advice or something similar done or given to gambling addicts. Maybe if they enforced some sort of medical certificate from psychiatrists or someone who deals in that field that shows proof someone is not addicted to gambling, might fix the negative connotation about gambling.

And there's no mystery to it at all. Just like how there's people who enjoy farming, fishing, etc., there's simply people who enjoy gambling as well, simple as that.

[Shinpako09]

I feel the majorities reasons are financial gain. Many people are drawn to gambling because of the chance of winning money. The promise of winning a large money can be enticing, and it might motivate people to engage in various gambling activities. Others, including myself, are tenacious even though we know we will lose more than win and I won't deny it. I'm just waiting for a large win and then stop gambling.

[Nrcewker]

There are two types of people who gambles. One who is rich gambles for entertainment or recreation purpose while another person who is poor , gambles to earn some extra income for their family. The things that is mentioned in the OP mostly suits to the person who gambles to time pass. Yes elder people says gambling is bad,as they have more experience that us in life and have seen many people becoming bankrupt for gambling. But a poor person gambles in limit with calculating all the possibilities and outcomes.

[X-ray]

There are no mistery behind it. You can't even sure if those who have been called as successful person in their society was not gambling as well. None know what they were doing.

People have so many reasons why they were gambling their money like these :

- Enterintaining purpose
- Money machine (try to double or triple their money in a short time), etc

I think that most of people were seeing gambling as easiest way to make money. that's why they were spending their time on it. Even though you were going to school and you can't be guaranteed to be a successful person.
People can see that for entertaining purpose only. Why so serious, mate?

It can also become a way for people to leave from their pressure caused by their work. Anyone has a different motive why they were doing it.
People are easily to judge it before knowing the fact.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family. Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

I think the question is the opposite. Why shouldn't they continue to gamble? For someone who has a problem with gambling, yes, they should stop, but the vast majority of people don't, and I don't share your assumptions, especially the one in bold, which would only apply to problem gamblers.

Gambling has been with humans since the beginning of civilization, and today it is a multi-billion industry only in the US. Where it is banned, it is not eradicated, but only sent underground and dependent on mafias.

Therefore, it is normal to assume that people are going to continue gambling, especially considering that the vast majority make good use of it, contrary to how you paint it.

[bitterguy28]

People are saying that gambling is not good so nobody should involved themselves in it. Fathers/Mothers (parents) are shouting to their sons and sometimes beating them all because of gambling. If you are a gambler, the society sees you as a bad boy or person or a waste person in the family. Parents would be saying "look at your age mates, they are going to school and become a successful persons in the society, you are here playing gambling". They would even say, gamblers steal and thieves.
And really when you look at some of those boys they play Draft game morning till evening. Upon all these allegations against gambling. People are still Gambling. WHY? Is There Any Mystery Behind?

Don't mind those society that sees you bad when gamble because those are the people who does not enjoying their life . because they missed the happiness and thrill that only gambling can provide.
but of course not to become addicted and with moderation , gambling is where the place we will be happy for life.