Why do some people hide to gamble

[Dewi Aries]

Every parents want the best for their children and hiding to play games shows that there is something wrong with what you are doing, I could remember some families while growing up where the first son will have to steal some local currencies from the mothers bag just to go and play WHOT with his friend and still he will come back dry or either beaten up by his senior gambling colleague. So when I see some people hide to play gamble , and when I remember what some people said that gambling is for fun . I will be confused because you cannot be having fun and you are hiding so there are so many things behind their actions which they do not want to unveil .

You are right and most of the time that kind of curiosity push you to seek for more information, what more if you are just a kid and you see that someone who are enjoying with something but they are trying to hide it? I guess it confused in many ways, but there are always a reason behind on why a person will hide this kind of activities, and the common on is they don't want to argue or to take care of someone's opinions about their gambling participations.

It's a self- decision which will not uncover to whatever extent, they want to hide it becuase there's reason that they wanted to keep
and it's their rights to observe whatever they think that will be good for them.

I think there are quite a lot of factors as to why they hide the activity from the public eye especially from their children, the first is probably because gambling has a very negative viewpoint in the area so they hide their involvement in order to avoid some negative criticism, the second is they know that it is a negative or dangerous activity that should be avoided which makes them hide their involvement from young children because they know that gambling can destroy a child's life in the future.

Of course everyone has their own reasons as to why they hide things from others, and if we are talking about gambling then yes one of the most common reasons I think is what I have said above, because if for example you are involved in one of the things that are natural and reasonable then there is no way someone will hide it, meaning there is always a certain reason.

[Fatunad]

Every parents want the best for their children and hiding to play games shows that there is something wrong with what you are doing, I could remember some families while growing up where the first son will have to steal some local currencies from the mothers bag just to go and play WHOT with his friend and still he will come back dry or either beaten up by his senior gambling colleague. So when I see some people hide to play gamble , and when I remember what some people said that gambling is for fun . I will be confused because you cannot be having fun and you are hiding so there are so many things behind their actions which they do not want to unveil .

You are right and most of the time that kind of curiosity push you to seek for more information, what more if you are just a kid and you see that someone who are enjoying with something but they are trying to hide it? I guess it confused in many ways, but there are always a reason behind on why a person will hide this kind of activities, and the common on is they don't want to argue or to take care of someone's opinions about their gambling participations.

It's a self- decision which will not uncover to whatever extent, they want to hide it becuase there's reason that they wanted to keep
and it's their rights to observe whatever they think that will be good for them.

I think there are quite a lot of factors as to why they hide the activity from the public eye especially from their children, the first is probably because gambling has a very negative viewpoint in the area so they hide their involvement in order to avoid some negative criticism, the second is they know that it is a negative or dangerous activity that should be avoided which makes them hide their involvement from young children because they know that gambling can destroy a child's life in the future.

Of course everyone has their own reasons as to why they hide things from others, and if we are talking about gambling then yes one of the most common reasons I think is what I have said above, because if for example you are involved in one of the things that are natural and reasonable then there is no way someone will hide it, meaning there is always a certain reason.

Usually if we do speak about hiding up from our children isnt something that could be considered to be public but rather this is something that a normal thing to be done by a parent on which trying out to avoid for them to see with their kids that they are involved with it since we know on what are the complications if someone of your kids do see on the activity that you are really that dealing off with on which we know that this isnt something that good because it could cause up that kind of possible interest on which it might be ending up on having that kind of engagement on which we dont really like for it to happen as a parent.

The most common reason on why people would really be tending to hide themselves into the public is that they dont really like on getting judged on the things that they've been doing
on which we know that we do really have a society that really have that negative approach and impressions towards those people who do engaged on gambling and this is why they would really be rather
hiding themselves because they dont really like on getting those kind of words or hearing it out.

[rachael9385]

So at this point I decided to bring it here to know or see different views from different intellects here on why do some people hide just to gamble or if it is the best way to gamble ?.

I thought this things happen only in my community but it seems it's happening everywhere. Despite the civilization, some cultures in my community still see gambling as a taboo and shameful act and this makes people to feel ashamed and embarrassed when gambling, hence, they hide in a quite places to play such games. During our childhood days, we spent a lot of money on buying WHOT cards because elders usually seized it from us when caught despite that we don't normally play with money but purposely for fun of the game.

Consequently, we look for a very private place where no one will suspect the presence of people in order to enjoy our game. When the place was discovered, we received beating and our cards were seized. The drama continues like that until we all got tired and stop playing until the advent of mobile versions. Ever since, I hardly see younger ones playing it. Not too long ago, I saw some group of boys playing it and guess what I did, I seized it too. Let the tradition continues.

Exactly the point that I am trying to make my dear , my mum see those playing WHOT as tauts and very unreasonable people who do not want to help themselves and when you look at most of them they are not actually doing very well and have nothing to show off and sometimes they look very dirty and tattered .

Every parents want the best for their children and hiding to play games shows that there is something wrong with what you are doing, I could remember some families while growing up where the first son will have to steal some local currencies from the mothers bag just to go and play WHOT with his friend and still he will come back dry or either beaten up by his senior gambling colleague. So when I see some people hide to play gamble , and when I remember what some people said that gambling is for fun . I will be confused because you cannot be having fun and you are hiding so there are so many things behind their actions which they do not want to unveil .

You are right and most of the time that kind of curiosity push you to seek for more information, what more if you are just a kid and you see that someone who are enjoying with something but they are trying to hide it? I guess it confused in many ways, but there are always a reason behind on why a person will hide this kind of activities, and the common on is they don't want to argue or to take care of someone's opinions about their gambling participations.

It's a self- decision which will not uncover to whatever extent, they want to hide it becuase there's reason that they wanted to keep
and it's their rights to observe whatever they think that will be good for them.

Kids need proper training, and for a parent to teach their child properly, they don't have to gamble in the present of their child/children because children can be funny sometimes, they might collect money and gamble it online. Some days back, I witnessed some qural in the compound were I lived, the child who's not up to the age of 18 always save the money his parents give to him to buy snacks in school during break period. And the child was caught by the teacher gambling during break. So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

[Accardo]

The problem is that most gamblers cannot control their greediness and at some point they become addicted to gambling. When gamblers can't control themselves, people start to have a bad idea about gambling when they see their behavior. This is how gambling has acquired a negative perception by others. If gamblers could control themselves in gambling then people would not have bad idea about gambling. But the current state of gambling is so bad that even the gamblers know how society views them when they gamble. Gamblers nowadays often prefer to gamble in disguise so that no one perceives them differently. In gambling does not only have its negative side but also has positive aspects as a gambler spends his free time by gambling.

The both sides are at fault, gamblers have a big impact on why people developed stigma on them. But the society is as well making a mistake for having those stigmas on players. Because the wrong perspectives on gambling which was derived from gambler's lifestyle affect the behavior of players negatively. Players get to know about the way people see them in the society, so they, the players, look for ways to escape from the eyes of other people. As we both know of the disadvantages of isolating as a gambler. However, players are at fault on the known occurrence coming from compulsive players.

I mean non gamblers didn't just develop those stigmas, lots of factors rose such discrimination on gamblers. Addiction, stealing, illicit behaviors and mental disorder that most addicted players exhibit have led us to this stage where gamblers need to conceal their gambling habit. Reducing the rate at which addicted people get some help in the society. When people hide to gamble it's also as a result of the repelling attitude placed on them by close friends. Which may have led multiple players to problem gambling because they can't complain about their problems to a person who has stigma on them. Hence, both non gamblers and gamblers need to work closely to change or reduce the rate at which people get addicted.

[Stable090]

Kids need proper training, and for a parent to teach their child properly, they don't have to gamble in the present of their child/children because children can be funny sometimes, they might collect money and gamble it online.

As a parent, if you are gambling in front of your children, then you are not responsible. Whatever you are doing, and your kids are seeing you, don’t be surprised that your kids might end up trying it behind you. You might be a gambler, and you are able to control your gambling activities, but when children start gambling, things might not really go well for them because it might lead to addiction. Just imagine your child doing bad things just to gamble, and you know they learn it from you it doesn’t really go well. How are you even going to talk to your child about gambling? Are you going to tell him gambling is bad or what? When the child knows that you are also a gambler.

So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

Some people are hiding their gambling activities because they are underage, but some people are adults and they are still hiding their gambling activities. Gambling in some societies is taken as an irresponsible activity, so they don’t want people to take them as irresponsible people in the society. That’s why they choose to make their gambling activities hidden.

[ajiz138]

So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

Some people are hiding their gambling activities because they are underage, but some people are adults and they are still hiding their gambling activities. Gambling in some societies is taken as an irresponsible activity, so they don’t want people to take them as irresponsible people in the society. That’s why they choose to make their gambling activities hidden.

Including myself, gambling is still hiding in the sense that I never show gambling in a group of friends, so it will be considered bad by them and if the community knows this is bad behavior, especially those underage, it is certain that there is a ban, but because of online casinos, everything becomes easy without others knowing.

Even if we ourselves think that our gambling is responsible and disciplined but other people will not know that it will not be a problem, but they will think about the badness so for me it is normal as long as we should not display like a stressed person because of gambling.

[Jaycoinz]

So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

Some people are hiding their gambling activities because they are underage, but some people are adults and they are still hiding their gambling activities. Gambling in some societies is taken as an irresponsible activity, so they don’t want people to take them as irresponsible people in the society. That’s why they choose to make their gambling activities hidden.

Including myself, gambling is still hiding in the sense that I never show gambling in a group of friends, so it will be considered bad by them and if the community knows this is bad behavior, especially those underage, it is certain that there is a ban, but because of online casinos, everything becomes easy without others knowing.

Even if we ourselves think that our gambling is responsible and disciplined but other people will not know that it will not be a problem, but they will think about the badness so for me it is normal as long as we should not display like a stressed person because of gambling.

This point of yours about not allowing your gambling habit stress is by far the best thing any gambler can do to their self because the moment you let your habit stress you, it has become a thing that will get people talking and on its own it will show off that you are irresponsible and this can ruin your life so making your habits as simple as ABC is probably the best and I feel you can gamble in the open because you won't be always freaking out and stress.

[Mahanton]

So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

Some people are hiding their gambling activities because they are underage, but some people are adults and they are still hiding their gambling activities. Gambling in some societies is taken as an irresponsible activity, so they don’t want people to take them as irresponsible people in the society. That’s why they choose to make their gambling activities hidden.

Including myself, gambling is still hiding in the sense that I never show gambling in a group of friends, so it will be considered bad by them and if the community knows this is bad behavior, especially those underage, it is certain that there is a ban, but because of online casinos, everything becomes easy without others knowing.

Even if we ourselves think that our gambling is responsible and disciplined but other people will not know that it will not be a problem, but they will think about the badness so for me it is normal as long as we should not display like a stressed person because of gambling.

This point of yours about not allowing your gambling habit stress is by far the best thing any gambler can do to their self because the moment you let your habit stress you, it has become a thing that will get people talking and on its own it will show off that you are irresponsible and this can ruin your life so making your habits as simple as ABC is probably the best and I feel you can gamble in the open because you won't be always freaking out and stress.

They are ashamed that they are doing gambling and just like others been saying that the society does have that not good looking towards gambling and the addiction that it do possibly give out into those people who do engage with it. The wrong thing on here is that they do make out that kind of generalization and on the time that they've seen someone then they would really be making out such conclusion like this and like that. Even myself would really be tending to hide but actually there's nothing wrong when you do gamble because its your money. The only shameful thing is on the time that you do mess up your entire life with because of gambling because of being that irresponsible towards on the things that you've been dealing with.

[Ojima-ojo]

Alot of activities are ban in some places and for that gambling can be subject to some form of regulation and ban in some places which makes it hard for that that endurg in it to his to do so, also there is high public criticism about gambling and some gambler's are term irresponsible so for that many Gambler's will not want to have a public display of the pleasure for gambling.

[arimamib]

So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

Some people are hiding their gambling activities because they are underage, but some people are adults and they are still hiding their gambling activities. Gambling in some societies is taken as an irresponsible activity, so they don’t want people to take them as irresponsible people in the society. That’s why they choose to make their gambling activities hidden.

Including myself, gambling is still hiding in the sense that I never show gambling in a group of friends, so it will be considered bad by them and if the community knows this is bad behavior, especially those underage, it is certain that there is a ban, but because of online casinos, everything becomes easy without others knowing.

Even if we ourselves think that our gambling is responsible and disciplined but other people will not know that it will not be a problem, but they will think about the badness so for me it is normal as long as we should not display like a stressed person because of gambling.

In many countries, engaging in gambling carries a social stigma. even in liberal countries, Gambling is still perceived a negative behavior, because you win money over people losing money. Community might push for bans, because it's perceived as harmful. Online casinos make gambling easier to hide. People don't tend to understand responsible gambling, because they might not be able to tell the difference from the outside. Gambling can impact loved ones who worry about the finances or time spent.

It's important to be honest with yourself about your habits. There is fine line between responsible gambling and addiction. There are not many people who understand that gambling is also a form of entertainment, because it carries risks that is impactful to society. The social stigma and potential risks are reasons for gamblers to focus on responsible gambling and setting limits. Being open with close friends or family about gambling habits may be a better way to hold accountability.

[Bravut]

Alot of activities are ban in some places and for that gambling can be subject to some form of regulation and ban in some places which makes it hard for that that endurg in it to his to do so, also there is high public criticism about gambling and some gambler's are term irresponsible so for that many Gambler's will not want to have a public display of the pleasure for gambling.

Yeah, True. There is this social signature on gamblers that's one of the reason some hide to gamble. They don’t want to be seen as irresponsible. Many aslo do so to avoid family or friend know as some are ashame of the gambling habit in itself. We need to look out for one another because many are gambling without any knowledge or limits,and it started from hiding and now they can't seek help because of the feat of rejection.

[oktana]

This likely has to do with societal view. There are environments where activities like gambling aren’t socially acceptable, they might also hide it to avoid being judged or interfered by others. For certain people, they just love their privacy and are secretive about what they do so no one knows (nothing is wrong, they simply prefer you don’t know). If it was an act that is widely praised, the number of people who hide to gamble would decline.

[South Park]

This likely has to do with societal view. There are environments where activities like gambling aren’t socially acceptable, they might also hide it to avoid being judged or interfered by others. For certain people, they just love their privacy and are secretive about what they do so no one knows (nothing is wrong, they simply prefer you don’t know). If it was an act that is widely praised, the number of people who hide to gamble would decline.

The good thing is that now it is way easier to hide that you gamble if that is what you want, after all before online gambling became a reality on the 90’s, the people that wanted to gamble had no option at all but to try to attend to their nearest casino and gamble there, but this had the risk that someone that you knew could see you around the casino and guess you were gambling, but now thanks to the internet, unless you go out of your way to tell someone else what you are up to, it is very difficult for them to know what you are really doing.

[madnessteat]

Alot of activities are ban in some places and for that gambling can be subject to some form of regulation and ban in some places which makes it hard for that that endurg in it to his to do so, also there is high public criticism about gambling and some gambler's are term irresponsible so for that many Gambler's will not want to have a public display of the pleasure for gambling.

Smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol are also frowned upon in society, but this does not prevent the majority of the population from drinking their favorite alcoholic beverage in a bar on a Friday night while smoking a cigarette. Some of them on Saturday do not even remember how their Friday night ended. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with gambling, so there is no need to make a big deal out of it. My fate as a gambler does not depend on someone's religious views or some person who foolishly lost everything he had in gambling.

[oktana]

This likely has to do with societal view. There are environments where activities like gambling aren’t socially acceptable, they might also hide it to avoid being judged or interfered by others. For certain people, they just love their privacy and are secretive about what they do so no one knows (nothing is wrong, they simply prefer you don’t know). If it was an act that is widely praised, the number of people who hide to gamble would decline.

The good thing is that now it is way easier to hide that you gamble if that is what you want, after all before online gambling became a reality on the 90’s, the people that wanted to gamble had no option at all but to try to attend to their nearest casino and gamble there, but this had the risk that someone that you knew could see you around the casino and guess you were gambling, but now thanks to the internet, unless you go out of your way to tell someone else what you are up to, it is very difficult for them to know what you are really doing.

But that's for certain people. Despite the online availability and features provided by these platforms, you will still see a handful of people go physically to gamble. This can have to do with them not caring, or even them getting inspiration there, or it's the atmosphere, the social aspect, or simply the thrill of being in a physical casino environment.

[boyptc]

This likely has to do with societal view. There are environments where activities like gambling aren’t socially acceptable, they might also hide it to avoid being judged or interfered by others. For certain people, they just love their privacy and are secretive about what they do so no one knows (nothing is wrong, they simply prefer you don’t know). If it was an act that is widely praised, the number of people who hide to gamble would decline.

Until now, it's not accepted by the society and everyone who gambles is already a bad guy to them. They are quick to judge but when they'll be the one to get judged, they hated it.

So with that reverse card, I hope that those people that gets to judge the gamblers will start to realize that judging them won't make them a better person.

But instead, try to give them some good words and thoughts or even reminders and ask them what does gambling does to them.

[danadc]

This likely has to do with societal view. There are environments where activities like gambling aren’t socially acceptable, they might also hide it to avoid being judged or interfered by others. For certain people, they just love their privacy and are secretive about what they do so no one knows (nothing is wrong, they simply prefer you don’t know). If it was an act that is widely praised, the number of people who hide to gamble would decline.

Until now, it's not accepted by the society and everyone who gambles is already a bad guy to them. They are quick to judge but when they'll be the one to get judged, they hated it.

So with that reverse card, I hope that those people that gets to judge the gamblers will start to realize that judging them won't make them a better person.

But instead, try to give them some good words and thoughts or even reminders and ask them what does gambling does to them.

Anything to support people for doing what they like is fine, I know that many hide the activity of the game to avoid problems with their families and with their various jobs, but this is something that should not be done, if there is a person who They don't hide alcoholism nor hide infidelities, why hide the fact that they like the casino? There is no point, if the person who is playing does not harm anyone, why hide the activity, don't you think? The money belongs to the person, it is not the money of others, if it were the money of others they would have the right to get involved, otherwise no.

[danherbias07]

This likely has to do with societal view. There are environments where activities like gambling aren’t socially acceptable, they might also hide it to avoid being judged or interfered by others. For certain people, they just love their privacy and are secretive about what they do so no one knows (nothing is wrong, they simply prefer you don’t know). If it was an act that is widely praised, the number of people who hide to gamble would decline.

More often in traditional countries where the era of new technology has not affected them yet. Also, those who are afraid to be seen gambling in public because they want to keep their positions as good as possible without any gossip from their neighbors or the society that is near them.
Government employees cannot also do this, so they will have to hide their gambling problem and most of the time they can only be seen gambling inside the house calling some friends or they are at a trusted friend's house doing gambling.
Before, I have seen a Colonel of our local police who usually plays cards but he is always not in uniform when he plays with his friends. He looks like just a simple old guy playing cards if a person will walk and see him there.

[madnessteat]

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I think that much depends on the upbringing and position in society gambler. If a gambler feels that his passion for gambling negatively affects his reputation, he tries to hide it from outsiders. If the gambler is independent of the environment, he does not care who and what they say about him and his hobbies. After all, gambling is just entertainment for those who have money, of course, with the exception of countries where gambling is prohibited by law.

[Fredomago]

So many people are hiding their gambling habits because, either they are not up to 18 years and so on.

Some people are hiding their gambling activities because they are underage, but some people are adults and they are still hiding their gambling activities. Gambling in some societies is taken as an irresponsible activity, so they don’t want people to take them as irresponsible people in the society. That’s why they choose to make their gambling activities hidden.

Including myself, gambling is still hiding in the sense that I never show gambling in a group of friends, so it will be considered bad by them and if the community knows this is bad behavior, especially those underage, it is certain that there is a ban, but because of online casinos, everything becomes easy without others knowing.

Even if we ourselves think that our gambling is responsible and disciplined but other people will not know that it will not be a problem, but they will think about the badness so for me it is normal as long as we should not display like a stressed person because of gambling.

As long as you can balance everything for sure things will be okay, though I get your point in terms of other people's opinions as even we are already in this modern era there are still people who affects us when they criticize whatever we are doing, gambling from other's perspectives seem not acceptable and with that bad side there are gamblers choose to keep their participation secretly.

They just don't want to answer anything and instead they just wanted to enjoy dicreetly without anything to explain about their gambling participations.