Is there any fun in losing while gambling

[Wexnident]

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The process itself is sometimes fun. Granted if you've been playing dice for like an hour you won't exactly find any fun there (heck even 5 minutes is too much if you're only losing) so it really depends from time to time. Even poker itself is fun, at least for me even if I lose. Especially in instances where there's an insane pair in someone's hand and I just get destroyed because of my dumb ass bluffing.

Other than that, well, there's also sports gambling. The process itself of watching the game itself is fun though but the gambling part? Well once you remember you lost you'd probably be mad quite a bit.

[Ultegra134]

I certainly do not enjoy losing money; I don't think anyone does, even if you're well-off. Tons of emotions are going through your body during gambling: anxiety, anticipation, stress, joy, etc. It's an emotional roller coaster. You enjoy the adrenaline and dopamine rush that's released and what's creating an euphoria feeling, especially if you're winning.

There's a saying that says to enjoy the journey, not the destination. I think of gambling that way; you don't enjoy losing money, but you enjoy the process of making bets, losing, then eventually winning, then losing again, and so on. It's a vicious cycle; sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, similarly to life. Whether we like it or not, usually, both in gambling and life, things don't go our way, and we have to improvise and pivot.

[junder]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

In my opinion, in general, gambling is a means of entertainment that is paid for, just like tourist attractions, where by paying we will get a sensation that can be felt, and gambling is also like that, but if you lose, in my opinion, of course this is not fun, sometimes it makes us annoyed, but after the defeat, it's all up to us where we have to be able to accept the defeat that occurred, not by depositing the money back when we get exhausted because we are annoyed with the defeat that occurred, because if that's the case, it's possible that the goal of the person who gambles is not to have fun, but to look for or pursue the victory they must obtain.

In my opinion, the good thing about people who gamble with the aim of having fun is that they probably don't mind the losses they get, when they lose they will immediately leave because if they continue it will cause their own problems. but the other side also definitely hopes to win but is not too obsessed with the victory that must be obtained, so in my opinion this is just about thinking differently about gambling. If you respond wrongly to gambling, there will be a disaster. If you respond to gambling properly, then it is likely that everything will be fine.
and obviously there are many other things that are more fun, but in my opinion this is about different thoughts, therefore each person has their own fun.

[Latviand]

The only thing that I can think where it's fun when you're losing is when you've lost to something extraordinary that you can't even be mad that that's how things turned out. One example would be playing poker, you're on a one on one bluffing match with another player and you think that's they're bluffing and so you end up risking it all to scare them on the river but then they end up not bluffing and that you're the one that's fallen for their trap, you can't be mad at that because it's skills and mind games that made you do that and it's also a learning moment for you, that could be a factor to consider too when we want to consider losing as fun, you learn something from that loss.

[AicecreaME]

If you are gambling for fun alone and not for profit, then it's possible that you can still have entertainment despite losing some. Although for sure disappointment will be felt along the way. But you can easily shrug it off because you don't mind about it so much unlike other people. It will just be a bonus and a reward if you will win. And of course, the joy will be unmeasurable if you will win in betting. Feeling ecstatic because of winning will hit different. After all, who wouldn't want to win if there's a chance right?

Gambling will be fun and satisfying if you got in because you just want to release your stress and achieve cheap dopamine by just betting and playing, regardless of the outcome.

[aylabadia05]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”

I have fun while playing. The explanation is like this; when I play pragmatic play on Gates of Olympus, for example in free spins when the win is big but Zeus doesn't raise his wand to give multiplication. Likewise when playing the Starlight Princess game.
Therein lies the excitement and pleasure that I get even though later my balance will not be enough to continue.

Every time a defeat occurs, no one feels happy. In my opinion, the pleasure obtained in gambling games depends on how the player enjoys the game being played.
My pleasure lies in the explanation I mentioned above.

[bisdak40]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

Maybe some of us or at least a very few of us gamble for fun but I gamble to win not for pleasure. Pleasure gambling I think is for millionaires that have so much money that they don't care how much they lose. Accumulating losses in gambling will also accumulate stress and problems so there's no fun in there.

[rodskee]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

i use to believe also that gambling is just for fun but overtime I realized specially when I become a
Online casino player and yes gambling is not just about having fun but also having plans and praying to win and please
let us not be hypocrite and admit what is true to the gambling world.
and also stupidity to listen saying they only gamble for fun and accepting as a loser like that.

[Z_MBFM]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

Financial loss is not fun for anyone no matter how rich the person is. It is true that gambling is a fun thing but here everyone has an objective to win and no one expects to lose.  When one can win in gambling it is happy for him on both sides on one side he won the game on the other side he won some money. So losing the entire gambling time will not be fun for anyone.a Again only Win is boring. Gambling is most fun when there are both wins and losses.

[_act_]

It is true that gambling is a fun thing but here everyone has an objective to win and no one expects to lose.

If you are expecting to win in gambling and not expecting to lose, gambling is not for you and it is better not to gamble. Because in gambling, gambling sites are doing things in a way for people to lose than gain. That is why you will see them able to pay their workers and also getting richer and better. Gambling should just be for fun.

[irhact]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”

To individuals gambling for entertainment, they don't look at the losses they're getting when they're gamble. They're only gambling as they want to entertain themselves. Some individual diprive pressure from the tension that gambling gives. When they wager their money they get more value for the entertainment they'll be receiving and sometimes they win while other times they lose but what's constant is that they're enjoying the games they're gambling on.

There's no fun in losing so when you're gambling to make money and you notice that you're not winning but always losing then you have to stop gambling or you'll lose all the money you have. Gambling should be for entertainment and not for the purpose of making money. When you make money that becomes a bonus but try to enjoy the game you're playing as a form of entertainment.

[coin-investor]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun,

It is, casinos are entertainment platforms whether they are online or offline, if you check their TOS and what's on their license it says they are an entertainment platform
so gamblers who treat gambling as entertainment are just stating the fact, things go wrong when you treat gambling as a platform where you can make money.

even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”

You have fun watching a movie and you're paying money to watch a movie so does gambling, the only difference between the two is you have an opportunity to make money but you should not force it, if the opportunity to make money then grab it, when you are gambling you should only play with money that you can afford to lose or money that you can allocate for entertainment.

Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside from gambling and I understand that life its own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

It's not that you are supposed to lose in gambling but human loves challenges, much more mental challenges and this is something gambling is offering, you can lose or you can win and as a responsible gambler, you should have fun and accept losses and welcome winnings, if you understand this you are safe in gambling.

[TravelMug]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

It's somewhat tricky though, as what we have been preaching, "gamble what you can afford to lose", and that you will be ok. However, what if you continue to experience a losing streak? If might not be fun anymore as you might have piled big money on gambling already. But I have seen others though in landbase casinos, group of friends, maybe with a couple of drinks and just having fun betting on a slot games with minimum bet and you can see that they are really enjoying it. So maybe there's really that side of gambling that anyone can play and then enjoy it with your family or closest friends.

[Chato1977]

only non gamblers use to believe that  gambling is just for fun and even losing is also a funny thing .
 Gamblers knows that they will losing money , and that is never be a fun so lets admit that and this is reality .

don't be stupid to believe this is all for fun .

[Apocollapse]

In gambling, you're not supposed to react the result of your bet.

If you judge anything based on the result, then you will doing anything except work until you die.

"I should study instead of playing games, study make me to increase an opportunity to get better job than wasting my times.
"I should invest all of my money instead of buy a new clothes"
"I should keep my money instead of donating to needy people"

This is what your life when you trying to protect all of your money and make sure you're in profit.

[tyz]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

I've read posts like this before and I always wonder what such users want to say. There are three reasons why you gamble. Firstly, you try your luck because you don't have a lot of money at the moment and you want to try to make a lot out of a little. But the probabilities speak against it. Secondly, you have too much money and don't know what to do with it. When you're bored, you simply gamble with it in the casino. For most people it actually doesn't matter whether you win or lose, simply because they don't care about the money. Third, you're addicted. Then it's an addiction, but certainly not fun. In the end you usually lose either way, unless you are actually very lucky.

[kotajikikox]

Not sure what to say but I will never enjoy while losing instead this turns me irritating and angry most of the time because for me losing will takes place when I am not with luck and it is frustrating to learn that yeah I have no luck then.

only non gamblers use to believe that  gambling is just for fun and even losing is also a funny thing .
 Gamblers knows that they will losing money , and that is never be a fun so lets admit that and this is reality .

don't be stupid to believe this is all for fun .

well said, those who mostly calls gambling as a enjoyable place and losing is part of it then that is completely  non gamblers , because we gamblers knows how it will hurt when we go home or stand from the table as loser.

[Jody.Drummer]

Basically everyone has the freedom to choose about what can make them feel happy and that includes choosing gambling as an activity to give them pleasure. What the OP said is true that in fact there are still very many other things that can also provide pleasure without any risk in it, such as maybe doing other activities such as playing online / offline games that do not have the risk of losing anything, but the problem is that everyone has the freedom to choose, and about whether the activity is really fun or not I think for that question it goes back to each individual to answer it because those who can really feel the benefits of what pleasure they get from their gambling activities.

For the issue of whether they will feel happy when in a losing situation I think this is suspicious, although the goal is only for fun but I'm sure all gamblers will feel a little upset if they end up losing money. That's why we should put an amount that we can afford to lose no matter the outcome. For the idea of why gambling should be said to be a place of entertainment indirectly it is to change the mindset of the gambler himself so as not to be too excessive and carried away, as we know that in gambling there are so many temptations that are certainly vulnerable to us and many cases occur where slowly and unconsciously we go further into gambling. I think for the problem of the idea of pleasure when the situation loses is nothing but to minimize our own emotions.

[CryptSafe]

Nobody wants to be a loser here but it is certain that in every game, there must be a winner and there must be a loser. That is how games were designed. If it were possible that every game you play, you must definitely win  but that is not the case in gambling.

Gambling is designed for fun. Although there are people out there who take it for earning and some take it as a game for fun but notwithstanding, it is advisable that one should only use their spare cash or make budget for their gambling so that if it happens that they record losses, they would not be alarmed as they are not worried about the budget they put up for gambling.

Actually, there is no fun in losing games but you should know that once you sign up as a gambler you are ready to take and accept it as it is whether you do win or record losses.

[qwertyup23]

Over the time, I’ve seen several post, by users here who, claim that gambling is strictly for fun, even when one is making losses and I’ve paused to ask this question “Is there actually any fun in gambling especially when the losses are more than the winnings?”
Let’s be frank, there are several other things one can do for fun aside gambling and I understand that life it’s own is a risk but seeing claims that people see gambling as fun even when making losses is weird and I think it’s worth discussion as to know if truly people gamble strictly for fun without minding if they’re losing or winning

This depends on your perspective as a gambler and the goal on why you are playing in the first place.

• If you gamble for fun and entertainment in order to feel the adrenaline kicking in high-risk bets, then you may view losing as part of the process; WHEREAS
• If you gamble primarily for profit and gain, then losing would most likely definitely feel less fun due to the stakes involved.

Personally, it definitely sucks when you lose regardless of the situation. I mean, c'mon, who likes losing in the first place? Though this may be the case, I do think that there are gamblers who think that losing is just part of the game where it occurs naturally which makes it more interesting and risky.