What is gambling to you, a fanfare or potential financial havoc?

[swogerino]

I don't consider betting with friends dangerous and is far from causing addiction or similar issues to any person doing it.I remember when I was in university we always used to place bets against each other me and some friends and the bets were normally for Champions League games with ranges from 5-50 dollars max per game,anyone could afford such amount and we only played at that specific time,this is a fun activity which can boost the way you watch a game,I miss doing it with real friends as online I have done it sometimes.

The danger is when a person starts for fun then the next day against all odds he is all alone in the casino playing any game possible as he thinks he is going to get rich with it,these people are the weakest when it comes to making more money.

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[crwth]

After reading everything, I believe it's all about you trying to control yourself. Yes, both experience and happiness with all the things that could get you addicted are there, it can be controlled if you are to discipline yourself. Discipline could help you draw the line in this crazy gambling life you know?

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How we can draw a line between having fun and getting addicted is that we can't go until excessive dopamine comes out. It means that a strategy must be set before starting gambling, it can be by setting a limit on both loss and win. And every time you gamble, make sure that the fund you are going to invest does not affect your real life. You only invest what you can afford to lose. And yes, of course, some good suggestions or gambling related side effects can be saved from the hand of gambling addiction if a newbie is told in advance. And maybe he can enjoy some thrilling entertainment experience in his remaining time here.

[LUCKMCFLY]

When we are in a casino, the best way to live a great experience is based on a high financial education. For me, things with this have to be with the maturity of the people , if someone cannot control themselves when playing with your money, because the experience you will have will be unpleasant, with respect to the line you are talking about about fun, it is You have to get it before even going to a casino, how? allocating only some Money to play in the casino, and that money is what is respected for playing, there should be no other way of doing things, not going crazy , if we control the money, we can let our emotions be present in the casino, that is why these Topics create Awareness in some way among the players, I do it like this, it is better to control the money than control the emcoins and the experience, the fun increases, it can also be Said that the Losses in a casino They must be Accepted and not seek Revenge.

[Nwada001]

You gamble for fun, or you gamble to make money from it. What really matters and can either get you addicted or unaddicted is your personal control.
 
You can still be gambling for fun and get addicted to the game, having so much fun on it that you can no longer control your gambling hours.
 
You can also be gambling to make financial gain and also get addicted because you will be so obsessed with getting profit from gambling to the extent that you will lose control.

So if you can have control and obey your set-up limit, then you have nothing to worry about getting addicted to.

[GideonGono]

Everyone has his/her own personal view on the subject of gambling and it always lingers on this two perspectives in the society and also has an impact on the way people view and approach it. Gambling in whichever form it takes be it a play to earn stake game, online casino or simply playing with friends, often sparks a debate on its true nature as a fanfare activity or a financial trap to wreak people.

My experience
On March 26th, 2024, my friend and I visited a bar, where he normally played snooker with his friends, I would always sit close to watch and cheer him up while I drink and hardly played cause I'm not good at it, one of his play mates challenged him to a bet on drinks, with rules lower buys drinks for the next person for each round, my friend got serious and was on a winning steak and the scores was 12-3 under 2 hours of playing, while at the beginning of this game it was more fun fare when the score were still some how even and reachable, but now the other guy was sweating probably because of the price of the drink which was about 3k(3$) per bottle for the least beer, the look on his face has totally changed and I believe he never planned for the game to go that way.

Now while some folks would argue that gambling is fanfare, I believe there is a line to this and it gets to a point where we could wreak ourselves if you are not careful, no one needed to tell me, that fellow was grieved by his losses which was not supposed to be so if we are just having fun.

Gambling as a thrilling or exciting activity
For many persons, gambling is a very good way to add thrill to any activity or game to make it more entertaining, playing a regular game with nothing to gain or lose can be at time so boring and would hardly bring out your best but with a price involved everyone gets serious and wants to put more effort, making it a fun to be a part of.

Like when we normally set football competition in my street and everyone would have to contribute an amount to participate, it makes the whole event more thrilling and engaging for all.

Gambling as a pitfall trap
We all know how easy it is to get a habit out of gambling, that excessive dopamine would just make you going back for more untill your well out of control, the byproduct of gambling Is clearly a financial wreak and the idea of easy money or double your cash seems can lure even the most discipline into blindness and eventually a gambling addiction that would lead to indebtedness from chasing losses. With this much bad side gambling can also be seen as a dangerous social activity that can lead many to ruin if left unchecked.

The idea of personal responsibility has always been the key to evade from addiction but her is the big question.

How can one draw a line between having fun and getting addicted since they occurr in the same process?

Would education on gambling side effect help some people nor to get too engaged in it despite the thrilling experience it can offer?

What is your personal view on this[/b]

My personal view on this is gambling for me is a thrilling or exciting activity, you explained it well that sometimes playing or watching something might get boring but with money involves it would be different.
And how I draw a line between having fun and getting addicted is by limiting the time and money that I would spend on gambling.
It all comes down on how you would control yourself, how you would handle the emotions or temptation to continue on gambling.
If you notice that most of the time you are always thinking about gambling or gambling is all that you could think off, take a break from it or breath do things that would distract you from thinking or would remind you about gambling, focus on other activities, hang out or talk with your friends.

[Mr.suevie]

I don't consider betting with friends dangerous and is far from causing addiction or similar issues to any person doing it.I remember when I was in university we always used to place bets against each other me and some friends and the bets were normally for Champions League games with ranges from 5-50 dollars max per game,anyone could afford such amount and we only played at that specific time,this is a fun activity which can boost the way you watch a game,I miss doing it with real friends as online I have done it sometimes.

The danger is when a person starts for fun then the next day against all odds he is all alone in the casino playing any game possible as he thinks he is going to get rich with it,these people are the weakest when it comes to making more money.

The funny thing is that not everyone in that circle can actually hold on that fun part of your simple gamble because still in that circle alot of persons tend to take it really seriously and sometimes get to grow the fun habit into something else and when they succeed at first they tend to expand it beyond the normal casual friendly gambler and go further to take it very serious like tagging it as a means of getting some profits as often as they can.

[Slow death]

How can one draw a line between having fun and getting addicted since they occurr in the same process?

The solution to this problem is very simple: people should look at gambling just as fun and they should also make a lot of effort so that in the real world there are many other things to do to have fun, they cannot just think that there is only gambling for them to have fun when that is not true. When a person is happy, they can do a lot of things they like, so that person can play without any problems. This can be seen for example in rich people who have a lot of things to enjoy in the real world, for example a very rich person will easily bet 10,000$ in a casino and when he loses the 10,000$ then that person will not be sad, on the contrary he will go out and go boating with friends, or go to a nightclub to drink alcohol and hang out with lots of women

and then they will travel to some country and with the profits from their business, they will easily recover the 10,000 dollars they lost in the casino and continue playing with a lot of money without any problems, because they do not depend on gambling to have fun, they have many options to enjoy. have fun. now when a person who lives on a monthly salary and isolates himself from the world in the sense that he spends more time away from people and is always thinking about life's problems, then that person will easily play as if the game was his only entertainment and when he loses , this person will chase losses and lose more and go into depression

Would education on gambling side effect help some people nor to get too engaged in it despite the thrilling experience it can offer?

Since many years ago, only governments have been carrying out warning campaigns for people not to see gambling as a source of stable income, and currently many casinos have been warning people not to keep playing as if they intended to get rich, because gambling It's not a way to get rich easily, so when everyone creates an account at casinos, they know that. but they ignore it, so this is no longer a problem for casinos and governments. It's the problem of people who don't want to listen

[alani123]

Gambling to me is just a way to burn a few pennies and have fun while doing it. Sadly or not after the pandemic large part of social gambling was missed. People no longer gather to each other's house to play cards and enjoy conversation. So I wish that was revived a little bit. Because I'd rather play with friends over tiny amounts than a group of strangers over good prizes.

To me gambling was a lot about socialization but now it's also about passing some time and filling some free time. I don't see it as a way to make money because the odds are of course against me. But every now and then I might indeed take a big chances bet with very low stakes just in case.

[Crypt0Gore]

Gambling as a thrilling or exciting activity
For many persons, gambling is a very good way to add thrill to any activity or game to make it more entertaining, playing a regular game with nothing to gain or lose can be at times so boring and would hardly bring out your best but with a price involved everyone gets serious and wants to put more effort, making it a fun to be a part of.

Playing a regular game without risking any more has its thrill as well, it's all about the experience, try getting into PC games and run Uncharted first or Call of Duty WM3 and see, the thrill is real, there is a new one called Helldivers 2, gamers around the world can't do without this game, it's the new best Multiplayer game right now.

What excites these people? It's fun and the experience, so stop saying that gaming without placing bets has no thrill or entertainment, it's a big lie.

Also to get entertained as a gambler you need to risk the lowest that you can afford to lose, if you risk too much you won't be able to enjoy the game while it is on, and your mind will be shacking, hoping you don't lose what you are risking on the bet.

[entertheabyss]

After reading everything, I believe it's all about you trying to control yourself. Yes, both experience and happiness with all the things that could get you addicted are there, it can be controlled if you are to discipline yourself. Discipline could help you draw the line in this crazy gambling life you know?

We have just a life to live and we should make good use of it while we're in this intoxicated world. It's financial havoc because most gamblers have failed to understand the principle of the system, we should be ready to upgrade our stats and also know basically what we can do in the system. I've never for one day regarded gambling as my source of income, because there's more to accomplish other than watching these games playing with my mind. One can be disciplined whenever he's having something to do with the system.

[Apocollapse]

Playing a regular game without risking any more has its thrill as well, it's all about the experience, try getting into PC games and run Uncharted first or Call of Duty WM3 and see, the thrill is real, there is a new one called Helldivers 2, gamers around the world can't do without this game, it's the new best Multiplayer game right now.

What excites these people? It's fun and the experience, so stop saying that gaming without placing bets has no thrill or entertainment, it's a big lie.

Nope, playing game no longer fun when you're already matured, have a responsibility and know that time is money. You will try to eliminate as much as possible any activity that didn't bring you money, network or knowledge. Playing game is wasting time and you didn't get anything, what you get is to strengthen the relationship with your friends, that's all. But usually friends and business are different, so I see strengthening a relationship with friends are useless.

While gambling, you might have a chance to earn and you will be serious since you would lose your money.

[Wexnident]

How can one draw a line between having fun and getting addicted since they occurr in the same process?

Would education on gambling side effect help some people nor to get too engaged in it despite the thrilling experience it can offer?

What is your personal view on this[/b]

Learn your limits I guess? That's pretty much the only way you can avoid being addicted really. Now there's many ways you can go about this, you can go fully enjoy yourself, look back and then identify a set limit that you'd think you'd have enough fun, or you can try to set a limit prior already and adopt the lifestyle of your experience through that (which is what I do) or other methods that you'd know yourself. In the end it's a process of self-identifying what your limits are.

Education is jack really when it comes to gambling, there's nothing much you'd ever really need to learn about it. Experience of others maybe, but most people never really relate themselves unless they're put in the same situation as others, so it's close to useless most of the time.

[boyptc]

Would education on gambling side effect help some people nor to get too engaged in it despite the thrilling experience it can offer?

It depends on the gambler.
 
Even if you educate tons of them when they're certain to engage in gambling then it won't stop them. With the thrilling experience that description you're giving, it's not actually all about it.

There's more to it and that's what makes someone gamble more and that's through the potential profit that anyone can make out of it.

And aside from that, the fun that it can give them is whatever the side effect that it can give will be temporarily forgotten due to it.

[Zoomic]

How can one draw a line between having fun and getting addicted since they occurr in the same process?

Would education on gambling side effect help some people nor to get too engaged in it despite the thrilling experience it can offer?

What is your personal view on this[/b]

Learn your limits I guess? That's pretty much the only way you can avoid being addicted really. Now there's many ways you can go about this, you can go fully enjoy yourself, look back and then identify a set limit that you'd think you'd have enough fun, or you can try to set a limit prior already and adopt the lifestyle of your experience through that (which is what I do) or other methods that you'd know yourself. In the end it's a process of self-identifying what your limits are.

Education is jack really when it comes to gambling, there's nothing much you'd ever really need to learn about it. Experience of others maybe, but most people never really relate themselves unless they're put in the same situation as others, so it's close to useless most of the time.

Gamblers who face situations like this are gamblers who do not know when to stop. When the situation is no longer favourable, stop playing after the last failed attempt and quit chasing after losses. No matter the reason for gambling, it will lead to more havoc if it is abused by the gambler. Gambling is only fun and profitable when it is done rightly within a favorable limit and with a right state of mind free from any form of pressure. Many think quitting halfway is a sign of weakness, but as far as gambling is concerned,  quitting most times keeps one safe from further troubles. I have never been in a situation where I have to gamble with a heavy heart like the guy in OP,s experience. If I ever find myself in such situation, I will save myself by withdrawing from such a game even if I am at the losing side.

[danherbias07]

How can one draw a line between having fun and getting addicted since they occurr in the same process?

Would education on gambling side effect help some people nor to get too engaged in it despite the thrilling experience it can offer?

What is your personal view on this[/b]

1. If you are just having fun then you know when to stop. How can someone get addicted to that? Also, our money is not unlimited so there will come a point where you want to stop because you are losing a big chunk of money. The planned amount to gamble should also be considered, an amount where you are certain that you are ready to lose because that's what will always happen if you keep on playing.

2. I didn't educate myself about gambling side effects and yet I know when to stop. If you do care about your money then I bet you also know if you are crossing the line. Experience will help, if you have been in a position where you are cornered and don't have any money anymore to play, that's when you will think about what you have done and how to manage it next time. Also, we should not be prioritizing gambling if we have a job and a family, you can use those to help yourself mentally and to stop when you are going overboard and spending too much.

[junder]

You gamble for fun, or you gamble to make money from it. What really matters and can either get you addicted or unaddicted is your personal control.
 
You can still be gambling for fun and get addicted to the game, having so much fun on it that you can no longer control your gambling hours.
 
You can also be gambling to make financial gain and also get addicted because you will be so obsessed with getting profit from gambling to the extent that you will lose control.

So if you can have control and obey your set-up limit, then you have nothing to worry about getting addicted to.

That's right, whatever the purpose or motive of gambling is, but what is clear is that gambling can be addictive, many people who gamble can't resist the temptation of gambling, so the gambling they do can make them addicted, with the end of the gambling they do, losing can cause them to lose. they become curious and as a result it makes them gamble again, especially when they win, it can clearly make them addicted, because when they win the thought of being able to win again will be there and that leads them to gamble continuously.

People who are obsessed with pursuing victory will of course be addicted to gambling and that will only get them into trouble. In my opinion, gambling to make a profit is not right, because profits or wins in gambling cannot be obtained with certainty. Meanwhile, for those who gamble obsessed with winning, I don't think they will be able to accept defeat, which is more certain than winning.

[Jawhead999]

Gambling education only minimize the risk people to not get addicted, not a solution.

The easy way to know if someone is having fun or getting addicted while gambling is see what they will do after they lose. If they did bad things e.g. screaming, hurting himself, destroy anything around them, it means they're addicts.

But if they show nothing serious, this will be tricky. It's either a responsible gambler or a hopeless, you need to ask their money management to know if they're in good financial or not.

[Webetcoins]

What I have learn so far about gambling is that it brought destruction to people who feel addicted to it. There are not many who take it for the purpose of entertainment only. If you follow this section of gambling discussion then there are scores of stories where people lost everything in gambling. To me it's an activity that is advisable only if you have control over your emotions. Those who can't control there emotions aka money while gambling are deemed to lose.

Are you new to it? And did you experience it your self or you only learn it from reading threads on this section? But whichever they are, it's great that you are now learning. Even though I haven't seen a survey yet, to know if what percentage of gamblers are playing for the profit and for entertainment, I can agree with you that many people are playing for the profit because this is what I have observed in myself and the people around me.

Everyone can play gambling because at first thought, it was only a fun activity to do and people can still learn from their mistakes, just in case they get on the wrong path. Emotions and money is different from each other but money can allow us to feel a lot of emotions.

[lizarder]

The easy way to know if someone is having fun or getting addicted while gambling is see what they will do after they lose. If they did bad things e.g. screaming, hurting himself, destroy anything around them, it means they're addicts.

But if they show nothing serious, this will be tricky. It's either a responsible gambler or a hopeless, you need to ask their money management to know if they're in good financial or not. 

Apart from that addicts have a habit of not being able to control their money when they are involved in gambling, so it will make it more difficult for them to control themselves. Especially if you injure yourself, it will make you more frustrated when you lose. Gambling will be much more complicated when someone does not have control because it will affect psychology and if we are not able to control it, then involvement in gambling will end badly.

Financial chaos is caused by a person's inability to control spending and that doesn't just talk about gambling. When income is unstable and they are involved in irresponsible gambling then it will be even more dangerous because it will be much more difficult to control themselves.