Is this a good advice?

[EarnOnVictor]

Being an active player does not mean you will have the best of gambling experience for winning and it's increased chances always, base on experience from other concerned gamblers, they can tell that the more you're trying all yours best to avoid loosing by being active in gambling regularly the more you're liable to keep having same losses on a repeated occassions if care is not taken, gambling is not that predictable.

It is understandably so that the more you play in gambling the more you may lose but at same time there are days that are profiting days at least I have witnessed it from other gamblers offline you attested to a winning streak after which they run off with some profit after the losses started coming. I believe not every day is a bad day but those few times that are good days they are the lucky times we can get some profit and we need to have control incase of running off when the losses start to build up.

Are you now preaching greed in gambling? See, gambling should be well planned, it's not something that should be played without control, or else, the person would blame himself. What you just narrated has put me into trouble many times in trading and it's a very good reason why I kept my cool against such in gambling, and this has been working well for me not to overplay but rather preserve my account. The mindset of the so-called good day is the reason why some people continue to play and play until they lose their fortunes on that same day. It might be good at first but if you do not exercise caution and self-control, it might be bitter before you end the betting for the day. It doesn't matter if a day is either good or bad, it's better for gamblers to have plans and know their budgetary limits in order to be able to exercise control in any gambling situation.

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[Lanatsa]

Being an active player does not mean you will have the best of gambling experience for winning and it's increased chances always, base on experience from other concerned gamblers, they can tell that the more you're trying all yours best to avoid loosing by being active in gambling regularly the more you're liable to keep having same losses on a repeated occassions if care is not taken, gambling is not that predictable.

It is understandably so that the more you play in gambling the more you may lose but at same time there are days that are profiting days at least I have witnessed it from other gamblers offline you attested to a winning streak after which they run off with some profit after the losses started coming. I believe not every day is a bad day but those few times that are good days they are the lucky times we can get some profit and we need to have control incase of running off when the losses start to build up.

Are you now preaching greed in gambling? See, gambling should be well planned, it's not something that should be played without control, or else, the person would blame himself. What you just narrated has put me into trouble many times in trading and it's a very good reason why I kept my cool against such in gambling, and this has been working well for me not to overplay but rather preserve my account. The mindset of the so-called good day is the reason why some people continue to play and play until they lose their fortunes on that same day. It might be good at first but if you do not exercise caution and self-control, it might be bitter before you end the betting for the day. It doesn't matter if a day is either good or bad, it's better for gamblers to have plans and know their budgetary limits in order to be able to exercise control in any gambling situation.

Playing more doesnt automatically means that you are already addicted to gambling on which there are really just people who do really love to gamble but still they are really that responsible towards their actions.

It might really that recommended that you should be dealing up with gambling on continuous manner but there are really people who are really that good when it comes to self control
on where they do able to continue to play without making themselves having kind of problems when it comes to addiction. Why? because they are really just that responsible. They wont
really be that able to make themselves to be addicted because they are really just that spending on the money which they can afford to lose.

Dont hear out on someones advise that you should continue to have bigger chances of winning because we know on how gambling works because it doesnt matter whether you do play
long or short, when luck is on your side then you would definitely win doesnt matter on what would be the duration of such session.

[Kelvinid]

I keep seeing gamblers advising themselves that you are one step closer to winning the jackpot when you quit too early,  it's sad that they strongly believe this.

Is this true?

The casino will say that in order to keep the spirit of the gamblers and continue gambling. Perhaps, it was a manipulative way of saying but some people will then say, who knows? They always have a reason to insist and set an example.

Those gamblers who believe this are those gamblers who can't accept losses but chase their losses hoping for luck. Unfortunately, the more we chase our losses, the more we spend time gambling, the more lose. That is why if I gamble, I don't think about winning but rather think that I am gambling for fun.

[CryptSafe]

I must say that anyone who tells you that the more you gamble, the closer you are to your jackpot does not really know what they are telling you. You asked your friend a good question, though, and that was very smart of you. I believe the question took a down tone on him, making him rethink his gambling life and what he has just asked you in person. Most times, people just say things to promote their brand without thinking of the repercussions. They must know what they are doing and get at you just to join them and become addicts, and I must say that your friend did that so you could give in to his casino and become a gambler with his casino while earning a referral bonus from you if I am not mistaken.

[Blitzboy]

I keep seeing gamblers advising themselves that you are one step closer to winning the jackpot when you quit too early,  it's sad that they strongly believe this.

Is this true?

When you are still gambling, you still have the opportunity to get it (Jackpot). However, winning in gambling is not something that we can predict with certainty that we will get a big win in the next game. A big win in gambling is something we can't predict, and being able to get that win is something we can't expect.
And the more often we gamble, the more often we will lose. So just keep playing naturally, don't be too ambitious about getting the jackpot, because when your luck comes, you will get it. Don't hope too much for something that we are not sure we will get.

Nothing is a perfect view of all situations of gambling, and for this, there is no perfect advice. It would be your own luck if you continue to play until you eventually win the jackpot and it would be your own loss if you continue to lose and might never hit the jackpot. One should just know their limits and plans according to their gambling budgets to avoid issues. As I am, I don't advise anyone about gambling but myself, this is because there is no perfect advice anyone could sincerely give, it's the gambler who should know what they are doing and be sure that they have a good reason why they gamble. Gambling is risky, and when you lose too much, you might want to think twice, and if possible, think thrice if you are wise so that you know the gravity of your stance and get to caution yourself.

You are also very much on point for not being too ambitious, those who possess this bad characteristic in gambling are the most losers. The reason for that is that their expectation to win is too high and if the success is not coming forth on time, they get discouraged and emotional and continue to play over and over again whether reasonable or not. By this time, they are already addicted and would be counting their losses rather than the aspired success.

Gamblers would really be telling those advises to co fellow gamblers on which it do seems that they are also making up some bets in behalf.  

If someone do give out some advises on playing even more then dont take it seriously, play according into your funds left or simply with your allocation. Winning is something that cant be
determine on how long you are playing but on the time that you would be lucky. You could definitely be able to win even on just a single bet
if you are lucky enough. Play according into your preference without being that pushed up by some advises or something that do talks about
recommendations on how you should play.

Never ever make yourself that go beyond your limits and this is the most important thing when you do gamble.
Never ever spend the money which arent supposed to be spend in gambling then you should really be just that fine.

Advise from others should never change how you play. Why? Because every spin of the roulette wheel in gambling is a new game. You dont improve your chances by spending more time or listening to tips; its all about luck at that moment. The clincher is that safe gambling is very important. As the saying goes, "dont cross your financial boundaries."

Still, people who gamble are testing their ability to control themselves as well as their luck. When a big win looks appealing, can you stick to your budget? Its there where the real win is. One bet can change everything, thats the fun of gambling! Let the dice roll, keep your cool, and watch your spending. The biggest payday in gambling? Keeping control, no matter what!

[AicecreaME]

I've read this almost the same kind of mantra in achieving your dreams. While it could be applicable in gambling, it possess so many risks. In gambling, you should know when to continue and when to quit. It isn't enough that you have the means to bet and play. Money can run dry if you keep on spending it continuously without even assessing the situation whether you could have a profit, breakeven, or loss. It's important that you know how to analyze situations, when to bet more and when to stop and take a breather.

Having this kind of mindset which basically implies chasing winnings is a sure way to get bankrupt and get a headache. I wouldn't recommend it because a sane person will criticize the chances of winning and wouldn't be impulsive and careless.

[Gozie51]

Being an active player does not mean you will have the best of gambling experience for winning and it's increased chances always, base on experience from other concerned gamblers, they can tell that the more you're trying all yours best to avoid loosing by being active in gambling regularly the more you're liable to keep having same losses on a repeated occassions if care is not taken, gambling is not that predictable.

It is understandably so that the more you play in gambling the more you may lose but at same time there are days that are profiting days at least I have witnessed it from other gamblers offline you attested to a winning streak after which they run off with some profit after the losses started coming. I believe not every day is a bad day but those few times that are good days they are the lucky times we can get some profit and we need to have control incase of running off when the losses start to build up.

Are you now preaching greed in gambling? See, gambling should be well planned, it's not something that should be played without control, or else, the person would blame himself. What you just narrated has put me into trouble many times in trading and it's a very good reason why I kept my cool against such in gambling, and this has been working well for me not to overplay but rather preserve my account. The mindset of the so-called good day is the reason why some people continue to play and play until they lose their fortunes on that same day. It might be good at first but if you do not exercise caution and self-control, it might be bitter before you end the betting for the day. It doesn't matter if a day is either good or bad, it's better for gamblers to have plans and know their budgetary limits in order to be able to exercise control in any gambling situation.

@EarnOnVictor don't you think we are saying the same thing when you are still talking about still talking about control, caution or budgeting. I mean there are different gamblers, some are addicts who don't read any meaning to their day or to the games that they are playing while a normal player or random player has absolute control to his games and budget. That is the point, there is a sense in having great control of oneself and that is what matters to know when to continue and when to stop. I don't see any thing wrong by playing more without increasing your stake if you have won the previous bet, since you have the control to stop.

[maydna]

I must say that anyone who tells you that the more you gamble, the closer you are to your jackpot does not really know what they are telling you. You asked your friend a good question, though, and that was very smart of you. I believe the question took a down tone on him, making him rethink his gambling life and what he has just asked you in person. Most times, people just say things to promote their brand without thinking of the repercussions. They must know what they are doing and get at you just to join them and become addicts, and I must say that your friend did that so you could give in to his casino and become a gambler with his casino while earning a referral bonus from you if I am not mistaken.

That's true because they want to see us experience more and more losses by continuing to gamble. They actually don't want to see us win, so they tempt us to continue gambling. They or even we can indeed win from gambling, but the problem is, we and they will not know when we can win. We may only be able to continue gambling, but we have to control ourselves so that we don't experience too many losses. It won't be worth doing, especially if we use more money than before. And if you gamble too often, it can make you addicted to gambling, and maybe when you change your goals, the gambling addiction will actually come. Those who spend more time in the casino will not be closer to winning, but they may be closer to losing. If they remain unaware, they will regret it once they know the truth. So pay attention to yourself and always limit your gambling activities rather than experiencing a gambling addiction.

[Shamm]

I keep seeing gamblers advising themselves that you are one step closer to winning the jackpot when you quit too early,  it's sad that they strongly believe this.

Is this true?

This advice is actually making gamblers believe that they can win when they spend a lot of more time in the casino, they strongly believe that not stopping or taking break will bring them closer to their jackpot.

One of em told me that this is why I don't win, that I only gamble when I feel like, he said constantly gambling is a must if you want to win, but I disagree, because I have seen too many people not knowing when to quit until it was too late.

To me, gambling is a theater, a form of entertainment that I pay for, not a way to get rich quick, for them it's a must to win by force, one question seem to change his mood though.

I asked him why he isn't rich yet if he is actively gambling everytime since all this while, this changed his mood and I took a turn.

Maybe you were right that mate those rich gamblers didn't stop gamble till they will win a good amount of money but if a small time gambler which is not just a big time then for sure thier chance of winning still too low even though they they will always playing.  But we must always remember that everytime we put our bet we will win cause in the world of gambling it's all about luck and when we have our luck then we will win.

[lizarder]

One of em told me that this is why I don't win, that I only gamble when I feel like, he said constantly gambling is a must if you want to win, but I disagree, because I have seen too many people not knowing when to quit until it was too late.

To me, gambling is a theater, a form of entertainment that I pay for, not a way to get rich quick, for them it's a must to win by force, one question seem to change his mood though.  

This is just a way for those who gamble to advise themselves and of course we have often heard how they experience defeat which has bad consequences for some people who are addicted. Still, why is this activity still a reason for them to make money and even though the basis is still luck which is greater. Not many people see gambling as a paid form of entertainment and not a quick way to get rich, but they are more likely to be lazy about working because they think that by gambling they can make money.

There is nothing wrong when gambling can be controlled by setting a sufficient budget for gambling, but when the budget runs out then stop continuing and make another budget the following month. Creating a gambling strategy like this is indeed difficult because we have to verify it first for other needs from the money we earn at work and almost few people are able to do that.

[Publictalk792]

In my point of view gambling is based on luck and chance and there is no surefire way to win. I understand that you do not agree with the idea of constantly gambling to win. Many people experienced that negativity from not knowing when to stop. It is important that you should have some limits or goals when you are gambling.
And your view about gambling as a entertainment that you pay is a good. I also think It is good to see gambling as a fun activity. And with fun if you are winning and getting some money so it is also a good option for you. And if you are playing and not winning so you can say it was a fun I was just playing for fun.

[Lorence.xD]

I must say that anyone who tells you that the more you gamble, the closer you are to your jackpot does not really know what they are telling you. You asked your friend a good question, though, and that was very smart of you. I believe the question took a down tone on him, making him rethink his gambling life and what he has just asked you in person. Most times, people just say things to promote their brand without thinking of the repercussions. They must know what they are doing and get at you just to join them and become addicts, and I must say that your friend did that so you could give in to his casino and become a gambler with his casino while earning a referral bonus from you if I am not mistaken.

You are actually right, it's easier to say such things as a piece of advice to people if you are not the one who's playing. The feeling that you are close to winning can be felt almost anytime you want, even if you just starting to gamble if you have a nice pair of cards in your hands, you would also think that you might hit the jackpot which is just a feeling at all. Plus they might really be giving such tips like that, for the reason that they are wanting for you to experience the same way they did which is literally sht, gambling is just a piece of pure luck and knowledge, you can't do such things for the winning hand to favor on you. You should stay away from people like that cause not only they are a bad influence, but they might just be using you like you said from referral bonuses, or asking for money like borrowing from you cause you are a fellow gambler.

[Dewi Aries]

I must say that anyone who tells you that the more you gamble, the closer you are to your jackpot does not really know what they are telling you. You asked your friend a good question, though, and that was very smart of you. I believe the question took a down tone on him, making him rethink his gambling life and what he has just asked you in person. Most times, people just say things to promote their brand without thinking of the repercussions. They must know what they are doing and get at you just to join them and become addicts, and I must say that your friend did that so you could give in to his casino and become a gambler with his casino while earning a referral bonus from you if I am not mistaken.

That's true because they want to see us experience more and more losses by continuing to gamble. They actually don't want to see us win, so they tempt us to continue gambling. They or even we can indeed win from gambling, but the problem is, we and they will not know when we can win. We may only be able to continue gambling, but we have to control ourselves so that we don't experience too many losses. It won't be worth doing, especially if we use more money than before. And if you gamble too often, it can make you addicted to gambling, and maybe when you change your goals, the gambling addiction will actually come. Those who spend more time in the casino will not be closer to winning, but they may be closer to losing. If they remain unaware, they will regret it once they know the truth. So pay attention to yourself and always limit your gambling activities rather than experiencing a gambling addiction.

And that's what casinos want from their players, all casinos provide paid games of course to generate profits for their own casinos so they expect everyone to spend a lot of money in their casinos. Even if we get a win, there will definitely be a sense of wanting to get a bigger win and this is what the casino wants with people who continue gambling when they win so that they can take back the winnings obtained by the player, and this has indeed happened with many gamblers who are driven by greed to pursue bigger wins and in the end the casino gives the end with defeat to those who continue gambling.

Obviously they should be aware of the gambling that will spend a lot of time and mainly their money, because the losses will be a lot to get instead of the victory they will get easily.

[Eureka_07]

I keep seeing gamblers advising themselves that you are one step closer to winning the jackpot when you quit too early,  it's sad that they strongly believe this.
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It is a 'hope' that probably every gambler has believed in at some point in their gambling career. It is common not just among beginners but even among players who have been gambling for years. In my opinion, it is a good thing to rid oneself of such a mentality and start playing without the greatest hope of winning big after so many losses. After all, in gambling, we cannot be sure how the odds will turn out.

[madnessteat]

I must say that anyone who tells you that the more you gamble, the closer you are to your jackpot does not really know what they are telling you. You asked your friend a good question, though, and that was very smart of you. I believe the question took a down tone on him, making him rethink his gambling life and what he has just asked you in person. Most times, people just say things to promote their brand without thinking of the repercussions. They must know what they are doing and get at you just to join them and become addicts, and I must say that your friend did that so you could give in to his casino and become a gambler with his casino while earning a referral bonus from you if I am not mistaken.

Many people promise themselves to start a new life from next Monday and this continues throughout their lives. Most of them have problems and they are well aware of it. And their problems may be related not only to gambling, but also to alcohol, smoking and other habits that interfere with their lives. Such people do not try to solve their problems and constantly postpone them for later, deceiving themselves. This happens because they lack the willpower to change or they do not see any other future for themselves. I believe that such people have psychological problems and need help.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Well, I think those kinds of beliefs are mostly possessed by gamblers who don't have very deep experience with gambling. No matter if a gambler is old in the game, like if the person has been gambling for a very long time, if the person has that same sense of reasoning by making that statement that you have made, I would still say that the person is not a real gambler. Real gamblers know when to stop; they have self-principles that guide them; they don't gamble off the amount which will hurt their emotions. So why will someone think that the very moment they want to stop gambling is when they will have won big? That moment might even be when they experience their biggest loss, or it could also be a big win. It's not just certain, and that's what a real gambler must understand. Wining is not certain.

[CryptSafe]

I must say that anyone who tells you that the more you gamble, the closer you are to your jackpot does not really know what they are telling you. You asked your friend a good question, though, and that was very smart of you. I believe the question took a down tone on him, making him rethink his gambling life and what he has just asked you in person. Most times, people just say things to promote their brand without thinking of the repercussions. They must know what they are doing and get at you just to join them and become addicts, and I must say that your friend did that so you could give in to his casino and become a gambler with his casino while earning a referral bonus from you if I am not mistaken.

That's true because they want to see us experience more and more losses by continuing to gamble. They actually don't want to see us win, so they tempt us to continue gambling. They or even we can indeed win from gambling, but the problem is, we and they will not know when we can win. We may only be able to continue gambling, but we have to control ourselves so that we don't experience too many losses. It won't be worth doing, especially if we use more money than before. And if you gamble too often, it can make you addicted to gambling, and maybe when you change your goals, the gambling addiction will actually come. Those who spend more time in the casino will not be closer to winning, but they may be closer to losing. If they remain unaware, they will regret it once they know the truth. So pay attention to yourself and always limit your gambling activities rather than experiencing a gambling addiction.

And that's what casinos want from their players, all casinos provide paid games of course to generate profits for their own casinos so they expect everyone to spend a lot of money in their casinos. Even if we get a win, there will definitely be a sense of wanting to get a bigger win and this is what the casino wants with people who continue gambling when they win so that they can take back the winnings obtained by the player, and this has indeed happened with many gamblers who are driven by greed to pursue bigger wins and in the end the casino gives the end with defeat to those who continue gambling.

Obviously they should be aware of the gambling that will spend a lot of time and mainly their money, because the losses will be a lot to get instead of the victory they will get easily.

It is normal that casinos are all after profit because they are profit-making ventures, so in that case, they have their organization to maintain and staff to pay and would go to any extent to make profit either way so as to keep the casino running. You, as a gambler, should know that as well. When it comes to winning, it is nice to be able to control their greed to win more because when that thought comes in, you are liable to lose more than you could imagine because you would not get it easy this time around as the casino would at all costs put an eye on your account to make sure they see to the end. It is best that you apply caution and self-restraint at this point of victory otherwise it would turn south for you.

[Wiwo]

Being an active player does not mean you will have the best of gambling experience for winning and it's increased chances always, base on experience from other concerned gamblers, they can tell that the more you're trying all yours best to avoid loosing by being active in gambling regularly the more you're liable to keep having same losses on a repeated occassions if care is not taken, gambling is not that predictable.

It is understandably so that the more you play in gambling the more you may lose but at same time there are days that are profiting days at least I have witnessed it from other gamblers offline you attested to a winning streak after which they run off with some profit after the losses started coming. I believe not every day is a bad day but those few times that are good days they are the lucky times we can get some profit and we need to have control incase of running off when the losses start to build up.

Are you now preaching greed in gambling? See, gambling should be well planned, it's not something that should be played without control, or else, the person would blame himself. What you just narrated has put me into trouble many times in trading and it's a very good reason why I kept my cool against such in gambling, and this has been working well for me not to overplay but rather preserve my account. The mindset of the so-called good day is the reason why some people continue to play and play until they lose their fortunes on that same day. It might be good at first but if you do not exercise caution and self-control, it might be bitter before you end the betting for the day. It doesn't matter if a day is either good or bad, it's better for gamblers to have plans and know their budgetary limits in order to be able to exercise control in any gambling situation.

Not only gambling but also other aspect of anything should also be well planned before diving into it and if you attempt to under take anything that you want to memory to be worth the while then you must be able to have a prior understanding and planning at the same time,  so for such gambling is one of those things that need a lot of planning to stay at a safer side of things and avoiding any possible tragedy of events.

Much more also,  we have to be able to separate greed from planning when it comes to gambling since greed may push you to gamble more,  but can not end you up with anything significant.

[EluguHcman]

I keep seeing gamblers advising themselves that you are one step closer to winning the jackpot when you quit too early,  it's sad that they strongly believe this

Of course it is sad because they seizes to realize that somedays you really have to repatriate, have some seat back gathering some energies to restrategise again after pointing out your errors. They are strictly unable to control their gambling emotions which they don't have thet looses the immunes to reinforce with a different strategies to boycott its familiar obstacles.
A situation of a same kind advising each other would make no Contrary, no difference because two wrongs can not make a right because they think the same.

This advice is actually making gamblers believe that they can win when they spend a lot of more time in the casino, they strongly believe that not stopping or taking break will bring them closer to their jackpot.

One of em told me that this is why I don't win, that I only gamble when I feel like, he said constantly gambling is a must if you want to win, but I disagree, because I have seen too many people not knowing when to quit until it was too late.

You took the right decision disagreeing with him whereas you took the right ethics of gambling which demands the ability to "taking control of your emotions".
Although the more one sits on the gambling table is the more experience one is gained because learning is required "investment of time".

To me, gambling is a theater, a form of entertainment that I pay for, not a way to get rich quick, for them it's a must to win by force, one question seem to change his mood though.

And to me, gambling majorly is aimed to gain profits or gets rich and rewards at when won is handed over at the moment of winning that is why I will agree it is a medium to quick enrichment and when you fails too you looses your funds as immediate time of lost which also offers medium to quick poverty.
The desires to win on the gambling table when you stake that demands your 100% attention isn't Worth a toying about so you definitely have to strive desperately to count fit win that is why it is my force "a must win" and besides... It is a set of competition between you and others which your efforts are triggered with all eagerness to take the wheel of winning.

Otherwise, there are certain person's who gambles for fun and doesn't mind if they wins or fails. These set of persons basically ain't so interested to take lead of winning but they just want to play the game maybe as a cause of some emotional breakdown to fix itself up or feelings the fun and vibes just to take challenge with no risk of loosing considered.

I asked him why he isn't rich yet if he is actively gambling everytime since all this while, this changed his mood and I took a turn.

I never only expected the changed of mood but answer.
However, I will take that facially expression to be disappointed of himself because he preaches what he practices but all illusions.

He is experienced and skillful enough to take the wining table but absolutely... He has never been lucky to win.
This is all to say that it is not all about how long you spends on the gambling table but your lucky days and skills are most considered on your winning.

It is sometimes that one whom is watching behind that is not a pertaker in the ongoing game is visible enough to figure errors and has the thoughts on how to play the game and take the winning but when he steps -up on the gambling table, he seems to be adamantly lost and then those how previous knowledges may not be a helpful role to profer him winning but lost.

[Weawant]

I keep seeing gamblers advising themselves that you are one step closer to winning the jackpot when you quit too early,  it's sad that they strongly believe this.

Is this true?

This advice is actually making gamblers believe that they can win when they spend a lot of more time in the casino, they strongly believe that not stopping or taking break will bring them closer to their jackpot.

One of em told me that this is why I don't win, that I only gamble when I feel like, he said constantly gambling is a must if you want to win, but I disagree, because I have seen too many people not knowing when to quit until it was too late.

To me, gambling is a theater, a form of entertainment that I pay for, not a way to get rich quick, for them it's a must to win by force, one question seem to change his mood though.

I asked him why he isn't rich yet if he is actively gambling everytime since all this while, this changed his mood and I took a turn.

The danger in the advice that the person giving this advise may not be taking to consideration is the fact that continues gambling could turn out addiction and you will think you are still playing safe enough and yet to be addicted and before you will realize it , it may be too late.

If you are gambling for entertainment just like you rightly stated in your last statement, you most definitely do not have to gamble every day of the week and at times you get lucky even without much consistency, I doubt if maintaining consistency gambling is an edge necessary for gambling success because trying to be too consistent could turn out addiction so I Personally don see the advice as healthy enough but rather your concept of gambling is safer and better.