[A POLL] Without Chances of Making Money, Will you still be gambling?

[yahoo62278]

If basketball didn't have a ball being shot into a basket, would it still be called basketball? If there's no money or risk involved, it's not really gambling IMO.

Yeah, I took note of this though I didn't mention it on the thread,  , if you read the question part of the op, that is the last paragraph, you did realize I used the word "play" or "playing" instead of "gamble" or "gambling", I did this because while I was typing the op, I realized that, gambling without a chances making profit or money, is not really gambling, but playing, like we say that we want to play video games and so.

So, you are right, without the chances or ability of making money off gambling, then it is just we playing a game and not gambling.

When I was a younger man, me and my friends would be out playing basketball for hours every night. Usually 2-3 hours a night 3-5 days a week. We would also play video games for a couple hours a night as well.

I think when we are young and not too concerned about bills or money, we "play" for the fun of it without any issue. Once we are of the age where utilities or rent or cell bill or whatever is close to needing paid, we are more inclined to not "play" games, but to gamble to make a few bucks.

It's all about circumstances I suppose.

[ethereumhunter]

Yes, I will continue gambling on slot games and betting on sports betting even though I don't have a big chance of winning like other people. I'm okay with losing some money to have fun at gambling without being able to win any money. Victory is just timing for me and will come when the time is right so I will not chase that victory. What will happen, let it happen because if I can control myself well in gambling games and avoid spending huge amounts of money, I can enjoy gambling for fun. And if I can't win after gambling this week, that's okay because my target in gambling is not to chase money. Money is just a bonus for me. Even if it is a big or small win, it is still a bonus. So I don't mind it at all and will continue gambling.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I think that things when it comes to the game , many of us have Points of life that can Start any Type of debate, on some occasions depending on the responses and the way of Thinking of some, it can give us a basis for knowing that the person is missing something and that he is going through a Difficult time or perhaps he is about to do something Inappropriate such as spending more money than normal , or sometimes it may seem that the person may be in the sign of being in a possible addiction or that he is simply already in an addiction , it all depends on how you look at things , in my case in particular I could say Something , if the game Represents fun and entertainment at the same time a very different kind of enjoyment, because how important a healthy and adult enjoyment is, because there are people who They like to play, and Yes , even so without the chance of Making money they do it, because they maintain hope, they do not play to leave their money there on Purpose, we all know that in some cases we have a chance of Winning , even if they are minimal but there are still some, otherwise It was not a business, but a source of Donations.

Now considering the casino as a larger Entity , we can see the chaos of lotteries, because lotteries without a Doubt have very small possibilities to Win , and yet there are people who Every day, all the players, faithfully play their games with the probablides of deg arn and of Making some difference if they were to win the jackpot because things can simply be seen differently, because their perseverance led them to win and that is not Bad at all , it is something that is seen with great victory and that if it is possible to do things well , of course things can be seen from that side, now if they do not win and win then the person will Continue to cry Anyway , everything is a question of faith for me , if a Person does not finish the He hopes he will continue playing, or he will continue buying lotteries, or he will continue betting on a sports bet, but he will Remain firm.

[Justbillywitt]

There are people who have made enough money and don't have the time to live a fun life due to work commitments and others. People like this are ready to spend money on games even if they are not making money from it, but they are playing the game to have fun and are ready to spend a huge sum of money to catch the fun whenever they get the opportunity.

[aioc]

No way I will play, this is a casino, not a gaming platform where you play for fun and there is a specific amount to spend, on casinos they challenge you to spend money in the hope of doubling it and they are not limiting your bet they want you to increase your bankroll, you are risking your money with casinos in the hope of profit.
Let's admit it although the casinos promote themselves as entertainment portal and even if we make us to believe that we are playing for fun, there's always the hope of winning money, so I prefer to play on casinos with the two elements present have fun and at the same time a chance to make money.

[slapper]

Yes, I would continue to gamble since it provides a valuable learning experience. I learn something new about myself, the odds, and the game with each bet I make. The journey involves self-awareness, risk knowledge, and strategy. I learn to control emotions, make snap decisions, and understand chance and skill. This gambling table expertise is useful in many areas of life

The studying isn't my only draw to gambling. It's also about the excitement and relationships it creates. In common, gamblers have a mutual understanding and respect, which is a kind of brotherhood. Will this hold my interest forever? Probably not. Time passes; excitement may fade, causing boredom. However, gambling is still an interesting and rewarding pastime for the time being. Not only is profit important, but so is the adventure, community, and lessons learnt

[Zlantann]

So, one question I want to ask is, if games were built to be played with money on casinos like we do now, with absolutely no chances of making money even when you win a game, would you still be spending money playing this games or betting on sports games?

Please let's discuss, and remember, keep it as constructive as possible and cast your vote on the pool as well.

I don't think such games exist and even if it does, they cannot be classified as gambling. I usually see such games during religious occasions that are channelled towards fundraising. You just stake money on some games because you want to contribute to the Church and not to make more money. No matter how much you own nobody wants to waste money. Even a billionaire wouldn't want to lose a dollar. There are many free games online that you can play without money, I prefer to play such games to stake money without expecting anything in return.

Let me take you, for instance Op, There's a place where I normally go to play the snooker game with some of my friends and with others within the environment, before you will join the game one of the rules is that you have to pay to partake in the game while in the end we make no money from it but rather we played for fun. Therefore, in as much as there will be fun in that game then I will continue to gamble with my money, but in a situation where there is no chance of making money and as well no fun in it then why would I spend my money?

This snooker game you spoke about cannot be categorized as gambling, you just pay some money to gain access to the game. This is just the same thing as buying a cinema ticket to watch a movie. Paying for entertainment is not gambling until you have the option of winning something in return.

[Frankolala]

This shouldn't be called gamble when money is not as stake, but it should be called a game. I wouldn't gamble when money is not involved but I will have other means of fun to keep me entertained. However, watching or playing the game is fun, but winning something is what drags you to continue playing and it becomes part of you.

Gambling is in human nature maybe, i would have been gambling secretly with my friends just like we do back then in college. The only thing is that there will be no casino to give us varieties of games, but we will still gamble locally in one way or the other, either within friends, family or neighbors.

[Kelward]

There has been a lot of talk about the reality of gamblers “gambling for fun”. I think most people are in denial about the subject. I don’t think anyone would be interested in gambling if there wasn’t nothing at stake. The thrill of winning is what excites gamblers and makes the gambling casinos one of the biggest markets in the world. I doubt people would be interested if there was no reward in gambling. Little wonder why many people do not like to play demo game.

I reason with your submission because the money that we bet is the thrill of the gambling, without staking money when we gamble, the excitement will not be complete. You raised a valid point also, when you reasoned that if gambling is just for fun without the prospects of winning, then we'll be happy playing demo games with no monetary attachments. It's human nature to want to conquer and win, even when we have so much, we'll still want to keep aquiring and winning, that's the underlying fun why most gamblers always comes back to gamble more. I even started a similar topic in this gambling discussion board, because I think that we might gamble for fun, but the underlying thrill is that we want to win money and more.https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5479442.0

[tokeweed]

Gambling of any form without any chance and expectation to win money would be dumb.  Lmao.  Imagine yourself who keeps gambling and knowing that you won't have any chance of winning.  Where's the 'enrertainment' in that?  It essentially removes the entertainment aspect if you already know the result which is losing.  :/  

And who in their right mind would still call it gambling?  It's more like throwing your money away.    People would eventually stop because it's not fun.

[danherbias07]

No way I'd be spending money in gambling that will not give me anything back.
Do you mean like gacha games thing? Well, I'd rather spend it there because somehow I can enjoy their games and there's a big difference in how they are created. I mean, imagine playing dice, a super boring game and there are no returns that will happen. That's like the stupidest thing I would ever do. At least in gacha games you will see the progress of your avatar/character. You will know if you are stronger than other players especially if you can kill them. In casino games that is like playing a boring game while paying and we won't even feel the excitement that it brings because we are not expecting something.
I am also gambling for fun but it doesn't mean I don't like money. There's no one in this world who doesn't want money. It's the second purpose of why I gamble after having fun or just avoiding boredom.

[piebeyb]

I think there is no problem with that and I will play the game as an example, just like when I play poker on my cellphone like texas holdem zynga poker which I usually play for fun even though I have to spend money buying poker chips and also don't get any money at all. from gambling on that poker application, so in my opinion there is no problem with me gambling without any chance of making any money, everything can still be played for fun.

After all, isn't the gambling game just for entertainment and maybe it started as a game that didn't make money, but after going through several developments, the gambling game requires another adrenaline rush by placing bets such as money or assets, so that's what might make it very popular nowadays. This is because people chase too much money from gambling itself, not to have fun like you or me do  

[qwertyup23]

So, one question I want to ask is, if games were built to be played with money on casinos like we do now, with absolutely no chances of making money even when you win a game, would you still be spending money playing this games or betting on sports games?

Please let's discuss, and remember, keep it as constructive as possible and cast your vote on the pool as well.

I will definitely avoid gambling and forget it as soon as they remove the element of "winning money" in this aspect.

Remember that what satisfies the urge of players to gamble is the adrenaline of the unknown- which means that you will never accurately predict whether you will win or lose at the same time. Without any monetary aspect in gambling, this removes that satisfaction, thereby making it a chore rather than as a form of entertainment.

Like what most have mentioned also, there are other ways to have fun in which it may give the satisfaction that gambling may have. But removing the sole aspect that what makes gambling "fun" is definitely a dealbreaker that I will compel me to forget it completely.

[Ultegra134]

Certainly not. What would be the point of playing? That wouldn't be called gambling in the first place. The reason gambling is fascinating is because we're unaware of the outcome; the anticipation is what gets us going, boosting our adrenaline levels. If we know from the beginning that we can't make any money from it, then there will be no emotional release; all the emotions that are going through our body are what's making gambling exciting.

I would consider playing if there was the option not to use actual money but virtual money, like it's a game. Providing that, in the completely hypothetical scenario, there were no other alternatives available. However, you're mentioning that casinos would still function like they're supposed to, requiring money to play but without any chances of winning, which would be absurd if someone was willing to waste his time and funds with zero purpose and outcome.

[Iroh]

So, one question I want to ask is, if games were built to be played with money on casinos like we do now, with absolutely no chances of making money even when you win a game, would you still be spending money playing this games or betting on sports games?

I can’t say about others but I wouldn’t gamble if there wasn’t some sort of reward to be won later on. I thought that was what gambling is all about. The possibility to win some sort of prize is what pushes a lot of people to actually gamble.
I think I might actually pay a small token if I’m so in love with a particular game but I wouldn’t be playing as frequently as when it was free, that’s for sure. As for sports betting like football games, I’m not sure I’ll be betting any amount if there wasn’t a slight chance of winning a reward later on.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

So, one question I want to ask is, if games were built to be played with money on casinos like we do now, with absolutely no chances of making money even when you win a game, would you still be spending money playing this games or betting on sports games?

Maybe we should take a journey a little bit back to understand more better on the reason why gambling was created and how it has always been, people discovered that leaving together in a society can be as having fun together thereby making friends and through that, gambling was introduced and people take pleasure in it for having fun and making friends, it was later that some have seen it as an avenue of making money in doing so, since money is being involved in gambling, you can also bet and win money back, even though that was very far from the purpose of gambling, but we make money, there are some gamblers who don't mind about how much they have spent on gambling as long as they keep having fun through it.

[Getmon]

I cannot answer the poll because there is no reason to answer. Gambling from the root word gamble implies a prize if the player is lucky. Without the prizes, it is not gambling but only a game.

Without the prizes, are there individuals ready to pay for them to play casino games? Perhaps there are few individuals, yet it will not be that attractive any longer because there are numerous games with similarities on the web and offline that allow us to play for free.

During the time I was studying for my degree, I had numerous casino games on my old laptop, and I played them for free.

[Cryptomultiplier]

Of course I would, as long as it is for just the fun of it.
Gambling is seen as a pleasurable activity known to stimulate the mental state. It could be a social sport for a group of friends who share same interest and as such without money it should be enjoyable.

These days however, it would be hard to gamble without money being involved. It is the involvement of money or the chances of making money that makes gambling popular round the world, also because of its ability to affect the economy of nations.

[Solosanz]

What's the difference with playing without money? why I need to play without an opportunity to make money and gave away my money for nothing lol.

It's like, do you want to work for nine to five without get any benefit e.g. salary, free lunch, facilitation, room?

If you can't get your money regardless you lose or win the game, I'd say it's a donation instead of gambling.

Of course I would, as long as it is for just the fun of it.

Let's gamble with me, whether you lose or win, you give your money to me.

[blckhawk]

I don't think that's going to be an option for someone, gambling when you know that you're not going to win with a concrete evidence is definitely a no for me, it's different to when you know that you have a chance, you want to risk it because you might win it unlike with the proposed scenario where you're not getting anything even if you play. I guess it's in our best interest if we're making sure that we're having a chance at getting our money back that a lot are going to not gamble when there's way they can win back.