Gender in Gambling [differences between Women and Men in Gambling]

[chigo]

Stereotypically, gender is also cited as one of the reasons why people like to gamble. One of the research findings shows that women tend to prefer percentage-odds-based games and men tend to prefer skill-based games.

For example, poker, from a man's point of view is considered a skill-based gamble. While women see it as a game of calculating the odds.

In gambling, generally, women don't like it when others see them lose. Girls probably prefer slot machines because no one sees players win or lose.

Gambling with slot machines is often a personal experience free of guilt or shame. While the men are not like that.

According to research, when a man loses a gamble, there's a machismo attached to him saying, "Yeah, I lost £500, but I can afford it."

And when you win big, guys like it to be exposed right away. Because, they consider this as part of the skill.

This difference in reasons does not necessarily indicate whether men prefer to gamble than women. Women who like to gamble or men who like to gamble are both related to the courage to take risks.

For different reasons, people who like to gamble see it as fun and for reasons that are more complex than just economics.

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Do you think the results of the research above are correct?

I know that the number of women involved in gambling is very small because in some countries, people's views of female gamblers are still very bad and they are considered dirty and unfit to be a wife. maybe the results of this research can be used by gambling business owners in developing their business.

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[swogerino]

Stereotypically, gender is also cited as one of the reasons why people like to gamble. One of the research findings shows that women tend to prefer percentage-odds-based games and men tend to prefer skill-based games.

For example, poker, from a man's point of view is considered a skill-based gamble. While women see it as a game of calculating the odds.

In gambling, generally, women don't like it when others see them lose. Girls probably prefer slot machines because no one sees players win or lose.

Gambling with slot machines is often a personal experience free of guilt or shame. While the men are not like that.

According to research, when a man loses a gamble, there's a machismo attached to him saying, "Yeah, I lost £500, but I can afford it."

And when you win big, guys like it to be exposed right away. Because, they consider this as part of the skill.

This difference in reasons does not necessarily indicate whether men prefer to gamble than women. Women who like to gamble or men who like to gamble are both related to the courage to take risks.

For different reasons, people who like to gamble see it as fun and for reasons that are more complex than just economics.

Read more (use google translate)

Do you think the results of the research above are correct?

I know that the number of women involved in gambling is very small because in some countries, people's views of female gamblers are still very bad and they are considered dirty and unfit to be a wife. maybe the results of this research can be used by gambling business owners in developing their business.

When I first came here where I live now for work some years ago,in a small Western Balkan country I immediately was surprised by the big number of casino places and lotto clubs,they even had a clone name of Caesar Palace which in my honest review they had done it really well with free snacks and drinks as long as you would play a minimum of 20 dollars.

This was one of the big casinos and men were massively playing there however also women came there occasionally and I did not see a big difference in behavior between men and women except men are always more and this is natural,so most likely that research has some truth in it.

[Oshosondy]

Do you think the results of the research above are correct?

I know that the number of women involved in gambling is very small because in some countries, people's views of female gamblers are still very bad and they are considered dirty and unfit to be a wife. maybe the results of this research can be used by gambling business owners in developing their business.

In the research, it is said that 'this difference in reasons does not necessarily indicate whether men prefer to gamble than women. Women who like to gamble or men who like to gamble are both related to the courage to take risks'. It is obvious that men are courageous than women. Men like to explore than women. It indirectly means that men are more into gambling. Even in my country that gambling is allowed, out of 10 men, hardly will you see 1 women that is gambling.

I do not think gambling sites are looking for gender traffic on their website, what they are after are total traffic irrespective of the gamblers to be men or women. But generally men gamble than women.

But I do not know if the research is totally accurate or not though

[Dunamisx]

Everyone is free to give his own interpretation on women interaction with gambling but what we will all arrived at is that we cannot compare the rate of women participation to that of men in gambling, maybe we can give some reasons like how women were believed to be weaker vessels unlike men in most cases, their dedication and commitments to the house and the family especially in taking care of the children at home, lastly maybe our women may not have that boldness of taking risk associated to gambling because some depends on their earnings to take care of the family.

[rhomelmabini]

Do you think the results of the research above are correct?

I know that the number of women involved in gambling is very small because in some countries, people's views of female gamblers are still very bad and they are considered dirty and unfit to be a wife. maybe the results of this research can be used by gambling business owners in developing their business.

I think the research will surely vary and it may not be accurate at some point considering the psychology of a women in gambling can't be compared to that of men, they are surely not that alike. We may see women being ethical while gambling and men are not but that doesn't really mean they always win.

[piebeyb]

If I'm not mistaken, it seems that there has been a thread that discusses the gender of women and men in gambling, but I think maybe it's not completely the same, there's no need for actual research. Women who like to gamble are usually women who don't want to work and always think fast to get money from machines. slots, as far as I have seen in my country there are almost a few women who really like slot games even in the office where I work.

But it's also true that a woman who likes gambling isn't fit to be a wife because of course even though I'm a gambler I don't want to have a wife who has the same hobbies as me, at least someone can control one of them, for example my wife often reminds me to stop gambling when it's time, so talking about gender issues, almost the average man prefers to gamble than women. 

[goldkingcoiner]

Stereotypically, gender is also cited as one of the reasons why people like to gamble. One of the research findings shows that women tend to prefer percentage-odds-based games and men tend to prefer skill-based games.

For example, poker, from a man's point of view is considered a skill-based gamble. While women see it as a game of calculating the odds.

In gambling, generally, women don't like it when others see them lose. Girls probably prefer slot machines because no one sees players win or lose.

Gambling with slot machines is often a personal experience free of guilt or shame. While the men are not like that.

According to research, when a man loses a gamble, there's a machismo attached to him saying, "Yeah, I lost £500, but I can afford it."

And when you win big, guys like it to be exposed right away. Because, they consider this as part of the skill.

This difference in reasons does not necessarily indicate whether men prefer to gamble than women. Women who like to gamble or men who like to gamble are both related to the courage to take risks.

For different reasons, people who like to gamble see it as fun and for reasons that are more complex than just economics.

Read more (use google translate)

Do you think the results of the research above are correct?

I know that the number of women involved in gambling is very small because in some countries, people's views of female gamblers are still very bad and they are considered dirty and unfit to be a wife. maybe the results of this research can be used by gambling business owners in developing their business.

I do not wish to be viewed upon as sexist but I think that study is pretty much spot on from any realists perspective. Women hate being embarrassed in public and they would view losing in public as humiliation. Men are less calculating than women and just jump into any risk, headfirst without a plan or care in the world.  Women are more careful, that's for sure.

I have never heard of women being called dirty or unfit for gambling though. That might pertain to gambling addicts regardless of gender

[Frankolala]

The article is saying the truth,both men and women are involved in gamble and as long as it is gambling risk is part of it. It is noticed that men are more into gambling that women because men are more skillful in games than women.

In my area,when I go to an offline casino with my friends,if there are gamblers everywhere, you will only see few women among us due to the fact that women think less on gambling activities. Women are after how to look beautiful and looking good as their hobby. All these distracts them away from gambling.

[coin-investor]

The research is correct in attaching winning and losing to machismo, there is a level of machismo if the man is gambling and they tend to attract the opposite sex and admiration from the same sex, not everyone can gamble and sustain it or can boast that he lose but its doesn't matter to him.

If a man can do this sustain and boast then he is displaying machismo, Women do not want to display their winning and losing and they tend to be conservative that is my opinion I have women friends who gamble and they are conservative when it comes to losing and winning they prefer to keep this to themselves or circle of friends.

[Hispo]

I believe that women (perhaps un order to avoid the stigma associated to being a gambler) turn to social gambling which may be more acceptable in their communities.

For example,.When I used to visit my motherly half of my family the whole neighborhood would usually gather together to play cards and lottery at night. Many women participated and even their spouses and children were usually around playing football with other children.

And nobody cares because it was viewed as a tradition and as something which brought the community together. On the other hand, I think my family would have frown upon on someone getting used to play on a slot machine too often.

[Strongkored]

I don't know whether the research results are correct or not because of course research will really depend on the results of each sample taken and also the place where the research is carried out can greatly affect the results.
Maybe why many think that men will be more involved in gambling than women because women are not open when asked and are also used to doing it in secret because of society's judgment that gambling is bad, especially women who do it, but if this is true, the reason could be because women are more afraid losing money where gambling is very possible, and prefer to use their money for certain things or pleasures that can be felt immediately, such as buying items that can be used, such as clothes or bags.

[Docnaster]

The article is saying the truth,both men and women are involved in gamble and as long as it is gambling risk is part of it. It is noticed that men are more into gambling that women because men are more skillful in games than women.

In my area,when I go to an offline casino with my friends,if there are gamblers everywhere, you will only see few women among us due to the fact that women think less on gambling activities. Women are after how to look beautiful and looking good as their hobby. All these distracts them away from gambling.

Apart from thinking how to look good, the ethics of the society somehow categorised some activities for men and some for women. Even if it is not publicly pronounced, it is in everyone's subconscious mind.
A guy will be free and even proud to say that he is a gambler. But any woman who goes publicly to declare that he is a gambler will be seen as irresponsible.
Another thing we will consider is that women don't know how to handle losses, so when they lose once or twice, there is a very high tendency that they will quit playing

[Adbitco]

The article is saying the truth,both men and women are involved in gamble and as long as it is gambling risk is part of it. It is noticed that men are more into gambling that women because men are more skillful in games than women.

The only thing I noticed why men are mostly involved in gambling is because they often bear lost than female. I could remembered that when it comes to gambling and you gamble lost $500 the reaction you would get from it may not be that effective compared to when a lady of our country (9ja) lost such amount of money. Female are often too attached with emotions when it comes of gambling because they feels very disappointing if what they planned and played didn't go according to their predictions, but naturally gambling activity are often being carried out by men just few ladies gambles.

[rozak]

it is possible that the people who revel in gambling games are not all that strong economically or financially. The main reason is to enjoy eliminating the routines that tire many minds. but still more those with skills will have a greater hope of winning by luck or whatever.
I'm not going to compare men or women who gamble more. because around me there are also many women who gamble even if only via a smartphone.

[michellee]

Gambling is independent of gender because we don't know the research results properly. Online casinos make it easy for women to gamble so that many people won't see it. But there may also be women who go to offline casinos and gamble there and I think it's everyone's freedom to gamble.

And maybe women can be more patient in gambling and careful using their money. So the results of this study may not be accurate because we don't know how many women like to gamble.

And casino owners may not think about gender issues because most importantly, casino owners only think about promotion issues. With this promotion, the casino can grow and have more members who gamble frequently.

[ImThour]

Interesting research I would say, didn't needed but appreciated. In case of poker, I truly think it's a game of skill. When to fold and when to call, that's the real question.
Women don't think for long term, they think short term that makes it a game of odds for them as they are just thinking about the next card and not actually aligning all the cards to make a great pair.

[AbuBhakar]

Do you think the results of the research above are correct?

I know that the number of women involved in gambling is very small because in some countries, people's views of female gamblers are still very bad and they are considered dirty and unfit to be a wife. maybe the results of this research can be used by gambling business owners in developing their business.

I doubt the integrity of this reseaech since people has different preference regrdless of the gender. The woman involved in gambling is very small just like what you said so how this survey conclude with that findings by just surveying only few woman that actually involve on gambling?

If there is a factor that differentiate woman to man is the risk appetite on gambling. Woman usually doesn't want to take a lot of risk on gambling compared to man that is very aggressive.

[paxmao]

For Poker it is true that some people perceive it as a skill-based game that involves strategic thinking, psychological elements, and calculating odds but saying that this is something exclusive of males would sound very silly in this centuries. Females have proven over and over that, given the chance, they can be efficient, smart and even aggressive if needed. I would say gender does not define for gambling.

[coinerer]

Everyone is free to give his own interpretation on women interaction with gambling but what we will all arrived at is that we cannot compare the rate of women participation to that of men in gambling, maybe we can give some reasons like how women were believed to be weaker vessels unlike men in most cases, their dedication and commitments to the house and the family especially in taking care of the children at home, lastly maybe our women may not have that boldness of taking risk associated to gambling because some depends on their earnings to take care of the family.

Women gamble less than men because women love money more than men and don't like to waste money. But nowadays women have also progressed a lot and women are working extensively as an alternative to men, so women are gradually getting involved in gambling as well too. But while women have gambled less than men so far, it doesn't seem like such a difference will exist in the future days

[Shamm]

Everyone is free to give his own interpretation on women interaction with gambling but what we will all arrived at is that we cannot compare the rate of women participation to that of men in gambling, maybe we can give some reasons like how women were believed to be weaker vessels unlike men in most cases, their dedication and commitments to the house and the family especially in taking care of the children at home, lastly maybe our women may not have that boldness of taking risk associated to gambling because some depends on their earnings to take care of the family.

Women gamble less than men because women love money more than men and don't like to waste money. But nowadays women have also progressed a lot and women are working extensively as an alternative to men, so women are gradually getting involved in gambling as well too. But while women have gambled less than men so far, it doesn't seem like such a difference will exist in the future days

You are right that mate, everytime we talk about women in gambling then we can say that they have self discipline and self control. That's the reason why women loss lesser than men and also they have a positive thinking that they are know what to do. But in other way women is wise once they win a good amount then they will stop immediately .