Is Gambling A Hobby?

[Furious 7]

You correctly noted that a hobby is something that means doing it every day, and gambling is very dangerous if you do it constantly. It's just that gambling is not a harmless hobby like painting or collecting coins.
On the contrary, this is something that can make your pockets empty, and you can also very much regret that you spent time on this matter.
However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

Actually in this case I don't really agree if pegging a hobby is only based on what is done every day.
For example here I have a hobby of playing soccer and swimming but on the other hand I don't do this every day because I realize that it will not have a good impact on my body so I do it at least once a week and it can still be said to be a hobby. Likewise in gambling because in the end when we do it even though not in the vulnerable time every day then actually if it is said to be a hobby then I think it will not be a problem. Indeed, in this case it seems imposing when saying gambling as a hobby because after all it is like a classic excuse to cover up the problem of addiction that occurs but in the end the truth is that as long as we are still gambling regardless of whether it is said to be a hobby or not addiction will still occur because gambling provides its own stimulus for us to do it when we have more money even though with some restrictions it will still have an impact that will be felt for ourselves even though we don't want to admit that it is a form of addiction because it is considered mild for ourselves.

[GeorgeJohn]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

Yes, in fact, you play like that 1 or 2 times a week. I don't know if you can call it a hobby, because I compare it to playing soccer. Sometimes I would like to play soccer every day, like when I was 20-25 years old, but now the circumstances of life, commitments, work don't allow it, and life is quite unfair, because a person who plays sports stays away from all diseases, since it makes the immune system stronger, which becomes something beneficial for us, and because of this our customs change, so something similar happens with games of chance and since it already implies putting money in your pocket, it is something to think about a lot more.

your conception is good and it's also right from my perspective, but what you to understand is that we don't need to say that gambling is a hobby or accept such theory, you might believe that and myself may not believe such theory, we can accept for support to be your hubby but not a gambling, because majority who participate in gambling is there because they wants to win money through gambling, so it's obvious from my observation, none of gamblers now that will take gambling as a hobby because gambling deals with risk.

[Odusko]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

Yes, in fact, you play like that 1 or 2 times a week. I don't know if you can call it a hobby, because I compare it to playing soccer. Sometimes I would like to play soccer every day, like when I was 20-25 years old, but now the circumstances of life, commitments, work don't allow it, and life is quite unfair, because a person who plays sports stays away from all diseases, since it makes the immune system stronger, which becomes something beneficial for us, and because of this our customs change, so something similar happens with games of chance and since it already implies putting money in your pocket, it is something to think about a lot more.

The thing there is that when you gamble, you need to give some space interval so as to be able to set aside time to reflect on the outcome of your previous games, is at this point that you build the most valuable lessons that can help you in the future, much more also at some we need to try out our luck on one at a time and not to over do things.

As we are in an era of cryptocurrency gambling we need to pay more attention to how much in total we use to gamble at a time and what are the outcome of our games, let say if you set aside 0.002 bitcoin to gamble with for a period of one week, what becomes the outcome of the total balance in bitcoin in the last day of the set date.

[AVE5]

Upon all those sources and explanation, I still need the community input on the argument to know if gambling is a HOBBY so that I and the person will understand more.
Cheers.

One question I'll ask you is: Can someone have more than one hobby? If yes, gambling can be a hobby.

Yes anyone can have more than one hobby but there'd always be a most hobby. Coming to think of it, it's not necessarily mean that there must be a more than one hobby before gambling can be a hobby.
Specifically gambling a purely a gaming activity which players find funs out of it.
The online casino has made it more convince for regular and indoors players by which they can always get access to play whenever they want. But we need to understand that there's a difference from when one claims of having gambling for hobby while it's an addiction because some pretending gamblers might actually be loosing more than affordable but claims it's nothing to their incomes or savings While they only wanted to take the peoples attentions off from them while they're financially and emotionally traumatized.

[CryptoBuds]

I would say gambling can be a hobby. But most of the time it becomes an addiction. I have several friends. Those who do not participate in gambling except on various occasions. They never go to any casino. Also does not participate in online gambling. For them gambling is just a game. And gambling is a hobby for these people.

But most people want to make money from gambling. Money can be made from gambling if you are experienced and clever. Also good luck is required. It is impossible to make money from gambling without good luck. I have seen many experienced gamblers lose large amounts of money. And there will be no gambling for these people. Most gamblers are addicted to gambling and want to earn money through it.

[Odohu]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

The most important thing to control about gambling is the amount of money used for gambling in relation to the total funds of the gambler. This is more important than controlling how frequent gambling is made. If the amount used for gambling is very small and insignificant relative to the gambler's financial status such that he can afford to lose it without pain, then gambling will never be a painful thing for him. Gambling can be a hobby but it is dangerous to make gambling a hobby because there is a thin line between hobby and addiction.

[Popkon6]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

Yes, in fact, you play like that 1 or 2 times a week. I don't know if you can call it a hobby, because I compare it to playing soccer. Sometimes I would like to play soccer every day, like when I was 20-25 years old, but now the circumstances of life, commitments, work don't allow it, and life is quite unfair, because a person who plays sports stays away from all diseases, since it makes the immune system stronger, which becomes something beneficial for us, and because of this our customs change, so something similar happens with games of chance and since it already implies putting money in your pocket, it is something to think about a lot more.

your conception is good and it's also right from my perspective, but what you to understand is that we don't need to say that gambling is a hobby or accept such theory, you might believe that and myself may not believe such theory, we can accept for support to be your hubby but not a gambling, because majority who participate in gambling is there because they wants to win money through gambling, so it's obvious from my observation, none of gamblers now that will take gambling as a hobby because gambling deals with risk.

This type of mistake is made by many people, even though they participate in gambling but their goal is to win. Losses are most likely to occur when participating in gambling with the intention of winning. Gambling is a hobby where you participate regularly just to increase the willpower, and people suffer huge losses from gambling. 

Addicted to the goal of obtaining money from gambling will develop symptoms of addiction, such as when a gambler wins gambling for the first time. Then a greedy desire arises in his mind and subsequent participation in gambling leads to loss and the addiction is complete. So it is better to participate in gambling in small amounts rather than becoming addicted to gambling.

[Onyeeze]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

The most important thing to control about gambling is the amount of money used for gambling in relation to the total funds of the gambler. This is more important than controlling how frequent gambling is made. If the amount used for gambling is very small and insignificant relative to the gambler's financial status such that he can afford to lose it without pain, then gambling will never be a painful thing for him. Gambling can be a hobby but it is dangerous to make gambling a hobby because there is a thin line between hobby and addiction.

when looking at it very well the primary thing that will supposed to consider in gambling it's not supposed to be the amount we use to gamble because the amount will use to gamble with determine the amount to win in gambling so what is important as I said before the primary important in gambling is to know when you are losing and also know when you are also supposed to gamble again because many people who are associated themselves into gambling and they get addicted to it, is because they are inquisitive to make winning in gambling and they think gambling maybe only source of income.

[LDL]

I would say gambling can be a hobby. But most of the time it becomes an addiction. I have several friends. Those who do not participate in gambling except on various occasions. They never go to any casino. Also does not participate in online gambling. For them gambling is just a game. And gambling is a hobby for these people.

Gambling can be considered a hobby for those who can control gambling and participate in gambling. But your friends mainly participate in gambling for fun on any important day, they do not have a target of earning money. Yes, it makes sense that you consider gambling as a hobby rather than an addiction for your friends.

But most people want to make money from gambling. Money can be made from gambling if you are experienced and clever. Also good luck is required. It is impossible to make money from gambling without good luck. I have seen many experienced gamblers lose large amounts of money. And there will be no gambling for these people. Most gamblers are addicted to gambling and want to earn money through it.

For those who treat gambling as a means of earning money rather than as a source of pleasure, gambling would be considered an addiction. Nowadays, there are very few gamblers who consider gambling as a hobby. Luck is important in gambling but besides that people get profit in gambling due to previous experience. But it is also true that many times even experienced gamblers have lost big just because of bad luck.

[CryptoBuds]

I would say gambling can be a hobby. But most of the time it becomes an addiction. I have several friends. Those who do not participate in gambling except on various occasions. They never go to any casino. Also does not participate in online gambling. For them gambling is just a game. And gambling is a hobby for these people.

Gambling can be considered a hobby for those who can control gambling and participate in gambling. But your friends mainly participate in gambling for fun on any important day, they do not have a target of earning money. Yes, it makes sense that you consider gambling as a hobby rather than an addiction for your friends.

Yeah, this is the point. For those who can control gambling, it will never turn into an addiction. Even those who occasionally gamble with friends can consider it a hobby. Many people consider gambling as just a game. The number of these people is very less. But there are still some people who can control themselves and consider gambling only as a hobby.

But most people want to make money from gambling. Money can be made from gambling if you are experienced and clever. Also good luck is required. It is impossible to make money from gambling without good luck. I have seen many experienced gamblers lose large amounts of money. And there will be no gambling for these people. Most gamblers are addicted to gambling and want to earn money through it.

For those who treat gambling as a means of earning money rather than as a source of pleasure, gambling would be considered an addiction. Nowadays, there are very few gamblers who consider gambling as a hobby. Luck is important in gambling but besides that people get profit in gambling due to previous experience. But it is also true that many times even experienced gamblers have lost big just because of bad luck.

Most of us consider gambling as a means of earning money. And gradually became addicted to gambling. Addiction to anything is not good. I have seen many gamblers who have lost all their wealth due to gambling addiction. So before gambling we must know how to control ourselves. If we can't control ourselves, we can easily become addicted to gambling and lose all our money. So we should always be careful and aware.

[michellee]

I would say gambling can be a hobby. But most of the time it becomes an addiction. I have several friends. Those who do not participate in gambling except on various occasions. They never go to any casino. Also does not participate in online gambling. For them gambling is just a game. And gambling is a hobby for these people.

Gambling can be considered a hobby for those who can control gambling and participate in gambling. But your friends mainly participate in gambling for fun on any important day, they do not have a target of earning money. Yes, it makes sense that you consider gambling as a hobby rather than an addiction for your friends.

People must be careful when they use gambling as a hobby. As we know hobby could be needs too much money and if we can't allocate or calculate how much the money, we can spends a lot of money. That will not be good for your financial because we have the other needs that we must fills.

We can not use gambling too often especially for a hobby because besides we use too much money, we will have a chance to becomes addicted to gambling. If we gets deeper in gambling and even becomes addicted to gambling, that will be a big problem for us. We will not have a chance to lets gambling easily because our minds will always thinks about gambling.

It is better to use gambling as one activity like other activities in our daily life. But as long as they can control themselves in gambling, they will not have a problem. They must use limitation to always aware of everything bad that can happens while they gambling and after playing gambling.

[HelliumZ]

A hobby is basically for the entertainment of people but when there is a possibility that a hobby can have a bad effect on the people or the society then it is not right to take it as a hobby. I can't accept that people like to fish, garden, preserve old traditions, collect coins, pet animals, but like to gamble. If people are gambling in the open or addicted to drugs, then seeing this drug addict or that gambler will automatically attract the attention of young children to gambling or illegal addiction. Therefore gambling should never be considered as a hobby considering the harmful social effects. However, in all countries where gambling is legal, it is exceptional if someone takes gambling as a hobby.

[klidex]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

The most important thing to control about gambling is the amount of money used for gambling in relation to the total funds of the gambler. This is more important than controlling how frequent gambling is made. If the amount used for gambling is very small and insignificant relative to the gambler's financial status such that he can afford to lose it without pain, then gambling will never be a painful thing for him. Gambling can be a hobby but it is dangerous to make gambling a hobby because there is a thin line between hobby and addiction.

However, if you have set aside less money but gamble continuously, still, you will experience losess which is getting bigger. Hobbies don't have to be done every day, we definitely have busy activities such as working or doing other activities and we will only do hobbies in our free time. For me, hobbies are activities. which makes me happy and useful, but if it involves losses, in my opinion it is just a misery and is certainly dangerous and is not worthy of being a hobby.

[Litzki1990]

It’s great that you were able to overcome the trap of gambling addiction in the past and now sometimes play in such a way that you know in advance that you will never fall into this trap again.  This truly allows you to treat gambling as a hobby that generally provides hours of entertainment and only takes up as much money as you can afford to lose without having any major impact on your regular life.

It is always a reason to celebrate the fact that there are people who overcome gambling addiction, and that everything points to an improvement, and it is also good to bring it to the forum, especially for those players who want a reason or that hope, that if a player could overcome this, then I think that everyone is capable of overcoming it too, that is why I continue to show others that sometimes it is better to limit the money with which you are going to play in order not to fall into addiction, it will always be my advice, and playing with little money, although it may seem boring, is Preferable to falling into addiction.

If a person who is addicted to gambling realizes that he is addicted to gambling and he should come out of this addiction but he tries to come out and if he has 100% effort then surely he can come out of this addiction. It must be a happy moment for an addict that he has come out of gambling addiction. Basically in gambling we should keep control over ourselves and play. If we are controlled by gambling then we must understand that we are addicted to gambling. We must keep a note of how much we gambled and how much money we lost each day. It would be best for us if we fixed the amount of gambling. That is, if my plan is like this, I will spend 50 dollars on gambling every day, if I can make a profit from this fifty dollars, then good for me, but if this 50 dollars is a loss, then we should stop gambling immediately. If you think about it like this then very few gamblers will be addicted to gambling.

[danherbias07]

However, if you gamble every couple of weeks, I don’t think it will be harmful.  The main thing is not to do this constantly, because habits are formed precisely because of consistency.

The most important thing to control about gambling is the amount of money used for gambling in relation to the total funds of the gambler. This is more important than controlling how frequent gambling is made. If the amount used for gambling is very small and insignificant relative to the gambler's financial status such that he can afford to lose it without pain, then gambling will never be a painful thing for him. Gambling can be a hobby but it is dangerous to make gambling a hobby because there is a thin line between hobby and addiction.

However, if you have set aside less money but gamble continuously, still, you will experience losess which is getting bigger. Hobbies don't have to be done every day, we definitely have busy activities such as working or doing other activities and we will only do hobbies in our free time. For me, hobbies are activities. which makes me happy and useful, but if it involves losses, in my opinion it is just a misery and is certainly dangerous and is not worthy of being a hobby.

That's correct. If we keep our minds busy with out things then we can avoid more losses in the future. The thing is, our brains are set to get revenge whenever we lose and that's where gambling addiction starts and we forget that it was supposed to be a hobby only. Once it becomes a habit, it will be difficult to get away from it because there's this urgency that wants us to go back and get our revenge with the thought of winning back our money and that's when we will stop. But I tell you, that's not the end of it, it happened to me a lot of times where I got my money back and there was an idea that you would try one more time thinking you could win this time. Forget it. Gambling sites are not charity.

[Glen Hoddle]

It’s great that you were able to overcome the trap of gambling addiction in the past and now sometimes play in such a way that you know in advance that you will never fall into this trap again.  This truly allows you to treat gambling as a hobby that generally provides hours of entertainment and only takes up as much money as you can afford to lose without having any major impact on your regular life.

It is always a reason to celebrate the fact that there are people who overcome gambling addiction, and that everything points to an improvement, and it is also good to bring it to the forum, especially for those players who want a reason or that hope, that if a player could overcome this, then I think that everyone is capable of overcoming it too, that is why I continue to show others that sometimes it is better to limit the money with which you are going to play in order not to fall into addiction, it will always be my advice, and playing with little money, although it may seem boring, is Preferable to falling into addiction.

If a person who is addicted to gambling realizes that he is addicted to gambling and he should come out of this addiction but he tries to come out and if he has 100% effort then surely he can come out of this addiction. It must be a happy moment for an addict that he has come out of gambling addiction. Basically in gambling we should keep control over ourselves and play. If we are controlled by gambling then we must understand that we are addicted to gambling. We must keep a note of how much we gambled and how much money we lost each day.

An addicted person is impossible for some gamblers to get out of gambling. Because people who have lost money and become addicted to gambling, they are more attracted to gambling to regain that money. And the addicted person may gain from gambling very little, but it is not possible to get out of gambling. Because the more you gamble the more you lose because of the addiction alone.

So only those who gamble regularly can gain from gambling, participating in gambling four days a week will make the person less addicted to gambling. Only experienced and non-addicted individuals can gain more from gambling.

[LogitechMouse]

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Upon all those sources and explanation, I still need the community input on the argument to know if gambling is a HOBBY so that I and the person will understand more.
Cheers.

This is a very subjective topic because everyone sees gambling differently.

There are some gamblers who sees gambling as their way of getting entertained, and they don't really care about the money they lose. There are some gamblers who sees gambling as their only way for their lives to be changed. Kind of absurd, but that's the reality. There are some gamblers who sees gambling as their way of relieving stress, but there are some gamblers who sees gambling as a way for them to make money. Sometimes, those people who sees gambling as a way to make money are the ones who end up getting disappointed and will feel regret in the end.

Now to answer your question, gambling is a hobby ONLY FOR SOME gamblers. There are some gamblers who want to change their lives with the help of gambling which for me is kind of possible, but the chances are very low.

[AirtelBuzz]

If a person who is addicted to gambling realizes that he is addicted to gambling and he should come out of this addiction but he tries to come out and if he has 100% effort then surely he can come out of this addiction.

I have yet to see anyone who was able to get out of gambling addiction. Gamblers get out of gambling when they are in too much debt and don't have enough money to gamble. Only then do they take a break from gambling.

I think gambling addiction is one of the worst habits because every gambler gradually gets themselves addicted to gambling in such a way that they think of earning money from it to support their family i.e. they take it as their goal. Then their greed increases. As the greed increases, they become more addicted and can't get out easily. Gamblers who gamble should plan their gambling because they should remember that luck can never be changed from gambling.

[betswift]

If a person who is addicted to gambling realizes that he is addicted to gambling and he should come out of this addiction but he tries to come out and if he has 100% effort then surely he can come out of this addiction.

I have yet to see anyone who was able to get out of gambling addiction. Gamblers get out of gambling when they are in too much debt and don't have enough money to gamble.

I think gambling addiction is one of the worst habits because every gambler gradually gets themselves addicted to gambling in such a way that they think of earning money from it to support their family i.e. they take it as their goal. Then their greed increases. As the greed increases, they become more addicted and can't get out easily.

It all boils down to the discipline again. Your greed never should overcome your patience and discipline, because even if it comes from a good heart, it won't cause any improvement in the long run. There is a big difference between a gambler who sees it as a hobby and a way to have a good time and one who uses it to triple or quadruple his profit.

[shield132]

First of all I will like to define hobby in my own understanding. Something that one like to do always either for pleasure, leisure or entertainment. And example of hobbies which I know. Swimming which can be a game as well, reading which can also be a competition as " reading competition", and anything competition is a game, and sport. Sport can be someone hobby if the person love sports and like to partake in it. And that means something you partake that you have leisure and pleasure can be your hobby.

Why I brought this topic because someone told me here that https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5491756.msg63928115#msg63928115 gambling is not a hobby and from my viewpoint gambling can be a hobby for the addicted gamblers and that argument made me to do some research and I also came up with this Gambling can be a harmless hobby or a serious addiction. and also from another source again Gambling as a hobby is legitimate so long as it starts of as and remains a hobby, which means self-control in order to pursue a satisfactory result with a limited budget
And lot more.

Upon all those sources and explanation, I still need the community input on the argument to know if gambling is a HOBBY so that I and the person will understand more.
Cheers.

Anything can be a hobby for me, a profession for others and an addiction for someone else. We are all individuals and have different perceptions. For me personally, gambling is a hobby. I have gambled since 2016 and till this day, I haven't lost an amount that I would cry for. I can count that I haven't lost totally more than 100$ for so many years. I deposit 5$ and till it lasts, it lasts. I gamble here and there, and sometimes months or even a year will pass and I don't gamble, for me it's a 100% hobby, both gambling and sports betting. I only play live blackjack when I feel moody and little bit depressed, it immediately lifts my mood. I have never gambled with the goal of earning a million dollar with it because I know how house works and I know my probability of winning jackpots, that's why I have never had addiction problems and that's why I haven't suffered financially, that's why it's a hobby for me.