Why People Still Gamble?

[Haunebu]

This is like asking why people commit crimes etc. What you are asking is common sense op to be frank. Majority gambler in order to try and earn quick profits while the minority simple gamble for fun.

However, if you gamble to have fun, you can’t lose. Remember that in the end it’s about entertainment.

Only the minority will see it that way since the majority try to change their lives through gambling by aiming for quick profits.

[virasisog]

This is like asking why people commit crimes etc. What you are asking is common sense op to be frank. Majority gambler to try and earn quick profits while the minority simply gamble for fun.

However, if you gamble to have fun, you can’t lose. Remember that in the end, it’s about entertainment.

Only the minority will see it that way since the majority try to change their lives through gambling by aiming for quick profits.

People gamble because they see a huge hope of life-changing profit in it. Through the years, we've seen people who got lucky in gambling whether in lottery or traditional gambling games so we can't blame gambling hopefuls to have their lives changed through gambling as well.
Some people see it as a big opportunity to try their luck by applying certain skills just so they could reach their aims and goals financially. We know that gambling can provide financial freedom once we all get lucky with it. However, it isn't a wise choice to rely our lives on it because can't all be lucky as those who got rich through gambling because not everyone can achieve the same fate. That's the common mindset that makes most of us fall into gambling addiction. Too much hope and unrealistic goals can drag us down in the long run. We must always consider the risk of gambling and keep in mind that the possibility of losing will always exist as we couldn't win against the house edge. It's fine to be hopeful but we shouldn't rely our future on it. It's fine to gamble but we must still grind and work hard and prove that we are exerting effort to change our lives and reach the financial freedom that we all want.

[swogerino]

The only reason people gamble is deep in our human roots and that is greed,as the prophets of all religions have said if you are happy with what you have you would be the happiest person on earth,most of us are not happy with what we have and we see gambling as a fast track alternative to get that huge win which sometimes in some locations in the world can be a life changing event.We are unaware though and do not think that by gambling 0.01% of people win and the rest lose their money and no one thinks of it before gambling otherwise they would not gamble at all.

[Blitzboy]

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?

You can define gambling depending on your own mindset, in fact, you may even think of gambling as you understand it. remember, no one is forcing someone to become a gambler and even become an addict. it all depends on how one reacts to it.

Btw, your question is very interesting. why do people still gamble, why, the answer will be very relative and varies depending on how someone reacts. You see, there is no mystery behind gambling. everything is designed for entertainment in the digital age like today. the concept of gambling for now, is different from gambling in the past. even though basically, all of the elements are the same, namely risking something. in return, if you are lucky you can get a profit according to what you bet. maybe even, you get a jackpot bonus.

You can think of gambling as additional income, or steady income, but that thought is the wrong step and start towards things that you will not like later. the point is, you can think of gambling as entertainment, or as you describe it. in fact, no one is forcing you if you don't gamble at all.

Your perspective on betting mirrors its two-sided character. Truly, it can either be a joyous indulgence or a risky venture, dictated by one' approach. Answering your query, gambling' magnetism has remained constant for ages - the exhilaration, the anticipation of victory, and now, the sheen of digital arenas. Even with a tech-facelift, gambling is essentially about staking valuable assets, usually intertwined with significant risks

Seeing gambling as a consistent earnings source is like chasing shadows - enticing, yet fundamentally erroneous. It's crucial to recognize gambling for its reality - a high-stake activity warranting prudence. The decision to gamble lies solely with the individual

[piebeyb]

The only reason people gamble is deep in our human roots and that is greed,as the prophets of all religions have said if you are happy with what you have you would be the happiest person on earth,most of us are not happy with what we have and we see gambling as a fast track alternative to get that huge win which sometimes in some locations in the world can be a life changing event.We are unaware though and do not think that by gambling 0.01% of people win and the rest lose their money and no one thinks of it before gambling otherwise they would not gamble at all.

Yes, most people who still play gambling on average think gambling is a way to find wealth and can also be a source of income or looking for pleasure, that's why people like this never think that in other places we can build a business or do business. also work for someone in order to earn money and look for other sources of income besides gambling.

One other thing is also having other hobbies can give us pleasure, not only gambling can find fun and have fun, but it comes back to all individual choices because not all have the same thoughts and the same way of life, I always respect whatever path is chosen by gamblers as well as business people. because they clearly have different choices but one goal in life for money.

[Doan9269]

This is like asking why people commit crimes etc. What you are asking is common sense op to be frank. Majority gambler in order to try and earn quick profits while the minority simple gamble for fun.

That's true, though not everyone gambling is after money but majority of them are interested about making money through gambling forgetting that gambling itself is not a means of an investment that could source them a profitable income steady, it's just a once a while game of luck

However, if you gamble to have fun, you can’t lose. Remember that in the end it’s about entertainment.

Only the minority will see it that way since the majority try to change their lives through gambling by aiming for quick profits.

Some gamblers had already made it their own custom that they only finds joy in gambling whenever they bet and win bit if they are loosing they aren't satisfied yet because their target is not yet achieved with gambling, such people could wish gambling for free if possible.

[elevates]

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?

Why are you being so dramatic? Gambling is a choice and no one is forcing an individual to gamble! If children get into this business it is obvious that their parents would react to this news negatively. As they are the ones who would be paying for his/her activities. I am not sure what made you think that everyone here on this board is always gambling. There are few here who would actually gamble and there is a big lot who are into sports betting. Luck-based games in gambling are losing their customer base. That is the reason most casinos on this forum are now adding sports betting.

[Plaguedeath]

Why people still gamble? why people still playing video games? why people still go into night club? why people still have sex with stranger? why people still watching their favorite sports?

Why you're so mean, @OP? your life is so rigid. If your life is only full of work, productive, family, etc, then you can't force all people need to follow your lifestyle. There are many people who want to make fun and entertain themselves after tired of working or anything in their life.

[maxxmad]

Some people do it for the money, some do it for the adrenaline and dopamine rush, some people gamble because they feel depressed even though gambling leads to depression itself.

[Doan9269]

Why people still gamble? why people still playing video games? why people still go into night club? why people still have sex with stranger? why people still watching their favorite sports?

Why you're so mean, @OP? your life is so rigid. If your life is only full of work, productive, family, etc, then you can't force all people need to follow your lifestyle. There are many people who want to make fun and entertain themselves after tired of working or anything in their life.

Maybe OP didn't unde that every work without a play makes jack looks dull, we gamble for alot of reasons, people establish a gambling platforms for another different lots of reasons, all have no harm target on gamblers but it it we that gambles who have deemed it feet no to make the best comes out of gambling by our individual and personal behavioral attitudes, this goes along way discouraging others to see themselves being a gambler because of the way others behave while gambling, but just a it has always been, it's a choice and we all choose to gamble or not regardless of the situations around.

[RockBell]

The only reason people gamble is deep in our human roots and that is greed,as the prophets of all religions have said if you are happy with what you have you would be the happiest person on earth,most of us are not happy with what we have and we see gambling as a fast track alternative to get that huge win which sometimes in some locations in the world can be a life changing event.We are unaware though and do not think that by gambling 0.01% of people win and the rest lose their money and no one thinks of it before gambling otherwise they would not gamble at all.

I think everybody has their own definition when it comes to gambling, there are people that see it as a bad habit, some see it as income and make good money from it and people that play for fun, and finally, people that play and see it has an opportunity to get lucky and become a millionaire and that is the aspect I categorize the greedy once that play with small money and plenty odd, and its all lack of contentment, the numbers of winning are always very few since the majority are all on a track of being greedy, and the biggest problem is when you get seriously addicted to it then you are on another part of destruction since everyone can make their decision the choice is theirs.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Some people do it for the money, some do it for the adrenaline and dopamine rush, some people gamble because they feel depressed even though gambling leads to depression itself.

The irony though, I think gambling because one feels depressed is one of the greatest deception, but where this deception come from, whether it be from as a result of addiction to gambling, or as a result of lack of knowledge, I do not know, because one thing I believe is that, a gambler should already know that gambling is one of the worst way to eliminate depression, simply because, there is no way to gamble without loosing some money, and if that money be money the person never planned losing, that alone can lead to depression on its own..

If one is depressed and looking for a way to shift his or her mind away from whatever is the cause of depression, best to do is probably take a walk, or watch some really interesting movie, or play video games rather than gambling.

[Unbunplease]

Why are you being so dramatic? Gambling is a choice and no one is forcing an individual to gamble! If children get into this business it is obvious that their parents would react to this news negatively. As they are the ones who would be paying for his/her activities. I am not sure what made you think that everyone here on this board is always gambling. There are few here who would actually gamble and there is a big lot who are into sports betting. Luck-based games in gambling are losing their customer base. That is the reason most casinos on this forum are now adding sports betting.

Any business benefits from diversification. Betting on sports or on any event (including betting) is quite a fascinating activity. Of course, a person who is well versed in a particular sport can succeed here. Luck plays a role - but you also need knowledge. A passion for betting - a reasonable one - can serve as a certain incentive for a person to develop

[Issa56]

This is like asking why people commit crimes etc. What you are asking is common sense op to be frank. Majority gambler in order to try and earn quick profits while the minority simple gamble for fun.

In my society, you are going to find it difficult to see people gambling for fun, most of them are just gambling to make money, they are using gambling to empower themselves that's why gambling addiction is really rampant currently in my society, any youth you see gambling, If you inquire about their motivation for gaming, they will say they are gambling because they want to make huge money, even if they are always losing, they are having believe that a day will come when they are going to win good amount of them. some of them sell properties, they take loan just because they want to gamble which at they end they will lose everything and they will start regretting their actions. when gambling their should always be a limit.

[pawanjain]

The ones who have already started gambling continue playing it because its fun for them.
For some it's the addiction that make them continue gambling while knowing how bad it is for themselves.

The ones who are newly starting is mostly because they want to know it works.
There are a lot of people who do the opposite of what is advised and in this case they gamble because they wanna know how its done.

I know some persons will wnat to tell us that they decided to gamble because of the fun that is attached to it when you see yourself winning and others are losing. This could be fun but there is also a major thing that makes us to be interested in gambling.

If there is no money involved then the gambling addictions that many gamblers had been experiencing might be minimal because the reason why many of us always what to gamble is because of the profits that we do get from betting that could be used to pay bills and make our lives better. If there is no money involved in gambling, I am very sure that many persons would leave gambling and go look for other things that will give them consistent fund they can use to settle there problems.

Have you ever seen anyone making a living through gambling ? I haven't.
Besides that, gambling can never give anyone consistent profits. We are bound to lose at one point.
So depending based on the income of gambling would be a bad idea. It is absolutely required to have a stable income to make a living.

[Hispo]

This is like asking why people commit crimes etc. What you are asking is common sense op to be frank. Majority gambler in order to try and earn quick profits while the minority simple gamble for fun.

In my society, you are going to find it difficult to see people gambling for fun, most of them are just gambling to make money, they are using gambling to empower themselves that's why gambling addiction is really rampant currently in my society, any youth you see gambling, If you inquire about their motivation for gaming, they will say they are gambling because they want to make huge money, even if they are always losing, they are having believe that a day will come when they are going to win good amount of them. some of them sell properties, they take loan just because they want to gamble which at they end they will lose everything and they will start regretting their actions. when gambling their should always be a limit.

That sounds very heartbreaking, The fact the gambling addiction is so common there and even among young people who only have profit in their minds... I would say that it is the result of a bad upbringing but if the percentage of young people who is hooked up into it is so big as you make it appear to be, then I am not sure one can blame it on the way someone was raised, but rather on social and economical factors in your country/society, which has pushed them to try their luck on gambling, instead having another way to productively contribute to society...

[noormcs5]

Why are you being so dramatic? Gambling is a choice and no one is forcing an individual to gamble! If children get into this business it is obvious that their parents would react to this news negatively. As they are the ones who would be paying for his/her activities. I am not sure what made you think that everyone here on this board is always gambling. There are few here who would actually gamble and there is a big lot who are into sports betting. Luck-based games in gambling are losing their customer base. That is the reason most casinos on this forum are now adding sports betting.

Any business benefits from diversification. Betting on sports or on any event (including betting) is quite a fascinating activity. Of course, a person who is well versed in a particular sport can succeed here. Luck plays a role - but you also need knowledge. A passion for betting - a reasonable one - can serve as a certain incentive for a person to develop

Having the knowledge and information of the sports is helpful in placing a bet on a particular team but still that does not graunted that the team will won and you will win the money through betting on that team.

Why people still gamble is that they don't have to do anything hard and only bet on a team , if their choice is right the team which they bet on wins, it's easy money for them.

[Kelward]

There are many reasons why each everyone of us gambles, some do so to earn a living, some is to get fun out of it, some also gambles to whine away time because they believe that is part of the means which they can use to get themselves busy in doing something, some are regular gamblers while others could be occasional gamblers, the reason why we all gambles tells more about the category of gambler we belong.

Truly many people gamble for different reasons, but sometimes one peculiar reason might be the cause why many people gamble in a particular setting or society. In my country for instance, many youths have taken to online sports betting and lotto, not really because they're into gambling, but because of the high rate of unemployment. In every corner of the city, you'll see more than one sports betting or lotto shop. So to this set of people, they are gambling mainly for survival, not for any other reason.

[klidex]

Why are you being so dramatic? Gambling is a choice and no one is forcing an individual to gamble! If children get into this business it is obvious that their parents would react to this news negatively. As they are the ones who would be paying for his/her activities. I am not sure what made you think that everyone here on this board is always gambling. There are few here who would actually gamble and there is a big lot who are into sports betting. Luck-based games in gambling are losing their customer base. That is the reason most casinos on this forum are now adding sports betting.

Any business benefits from diversification. Betting on sports or on any event (including betting) is quite a fascinating activity. Of course, a person who is well versed in a particular sport can succeed here. Luck plays a role - but you also need knowledge. A passion for betting - a reasonable one - can serve as a certain incentive for a person to develop

Having the knowledge and information of the sports is helpful in placing a bet on a particular team but still that does not graunted that the team will won and you will win the money through betting on that team.

Why people still gamble is that they don't have to do anything hard and only bet on a team , if their choice is right the team which they bet on wins, it's easy money for them.

This is the crux of the problem why people still gamble.
From some ordinary gamblers or gambling addicts they consider gambling as a place to make a profit and can be used as daily income.
If you calculate the overall profit that you get will not be equivalent to the money that has often been lost at gambling.
Maybe these gamblers can benefit from predictable sports betting, but remember that every bet is very risky.
The risk is sudden defeat or the team that you predicted to win will lose.
So there are no guarantees in gambling.

[danadc]

Why are you being so dramatic? Gambling is a choice and no one is forcing an individual to gamble! If children get into this business it is obvious that their parents would react to this news negatively. As they are the ones who would be paying for his/her activities. I am not sure what made you think that everyone here on this board is always gambling. There are few here who would actually gamble and there is a big lot who are into sports betting. Luck-based games in gambling are losing their customer base. That is the reason most casinos on this forum are now adding sports betting.

Any business benefits from diversification. Betting on sports or on any event (including betting) is quite a fascinating activity. Of course, a person who is well versed in a particular sport can succeed here. Luck plays a role - but you also need knowledge. A passion for betting - a reasonable one - can serve as a certain incentive for a person to develop

Having the knowledge and information of the sports is helpful in placing a bet on a particular team but still that does not graunted that the team will won and you will win the money through betting on that team.

Why people still gamble is that they don't have to do anything hard and only bet on a team , if their choice is right the team which they bet on wins, it's easy money for them.

That is very true, I had not thought of it that way, but it makes all the logic in the world , I also believe that some bet only to support their team and to make it known that their team is the best before everyone , and they are filled with I am proud to say that they bet and that they won because they are the best , so I have seen many fútbol fans , there are also other sports where they are only reduced to 2 , such as boxing , in the UFC , they are Fights that are absolutely epic and the Bets are very common , emotions are the ones that also make them bet a lot of money without fear of Losing, I would like to be a little more like that, but if I Bet and lose my money it Hurts me.