Beyond Wagering

[Nwada001]

If I'm not going into the casino to place a bet on any particular game, one thing that usually attracts me there is to watch live matches and follow up on some other people's predictions to see how the game will go and how my prediction will go if it plays according to my prediction or not.
 
Sometimes it's just to watch some of the virtual games, either horse racing or any of these animal sports, which only a few casinos offer. Aside from visiting an online casino, I don't know if I ever have time to go and search for or watch any of those games in any viewing centre.

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[KTChampions]

What are some of the hobbies that you have picked up as a result of your long term gambling but that doesn't involve gambling? If you are an avid gambling who is not addicted that is you have control over your gambling you may have caught yourself unconsciously being attracted to so other activities within the sphere of gambling that doesn't involve wagering. As for me one of such hobbies /pastime is being active in a forum like this where there are gambling enthusiasts. I enjoy joining in the discussions that go on here, I also enjoy sharing tips and reading the experiences of other people with similar interests in gambling.

I have always loved mathematics and betting has refreshed my interest in it. When I calculate the odds of outcomes in games and various tricky combinations of how to place a bet, sometimes I have to return to the mathematical section of probability theory and remember how to do the calculations correctly. In general, now even if I don’t need it in a practical sense, I like to watch various videos on YouTube about mathematical paradoxes or unsolved problems, it’s actually very exciting.

[Troytech]

I've not really noticed anything new apart from the fact that I've started involving in football discussions more often than I would normally do and it's always about who would win the next match and which team is enjoying the best form or if they are any sure games. Normally I used to be a player fan and would of love players over clubs but now it's all the stake for me, but it's quite cool 😎.

Although I've also picked up a habit of asking people for ticket codes to see what they are up to and conpre with my own predictions to sometimes clear my doubts on some games that I'm not quite sure off or to try my luck on someone else wager.

[Yatsan]

I'm not sure if that counts, but I was never into sports; I'd never watch a football match, except for special occasions such as the finals of the European Super League and when my country was playing. In simple words, I was never interested in or intrigued by football. After I became involved with casinos and gambling, I acknowledged the money-making opportunities I'd open by participating in sports betting, and I don't regret it. Now, I occasionally watch football, at least once or twice per week, mostly on Sundays that I have my day off, while I've made a reasonable amount of money through bets.

Sometimes it would be happening that way. Gambling could really be a stimuli for an individual to engage into something. Same goes for me who isn't really gambling in real life but have learned playing card games on my early years in gambling industry and I happened to like it. Then preference would take place getting you to other things which could yield to enjoyment. At least there is a bright side for gambling which is unlocking new interests such as sports. I know there are people who isn't into any sport but isn't it great to see that someone is enjoying sports industry? Although gambling is not a requirement.If it is just entertainment with proper risk management, gambling could still be a good activity that people could find joy with. Well, losing will always be a part of it but at least if you don't lose more than your risk appetite could endure, then I think there's no chances for addiction to happen.

[TopT3ns]

What are some of the hobbies that you have picked up as a result of your long term gambling but that doesn't involve gambling? If you are an avid gambling who is not addicted that is you have control over your gambling you may have caught yourself unconsciously being attracted to so other activities within the sphere of gambling that doesn't involve wagering. As for me one of such hobbies /pastime is being active in a forum like this where there are gambling enthusiasts. I enjoy joining in the discussions that go on here, I also enjoy sharing tips and reading the experiences of other people with similar interests in gambling.

Only a few people can control their addictive nature in gambling places because the rest are still addicted to gambling places, like I often visit online gambling places, even though I only place bets limited to the capital I have, I still have to be able to control the money I have. use it to place bets. I find it difficult to leave gambling sites and if I have to then I will have to travel long distances or we can visit a gym to get in better shape. That way I slightly reduce the time I spend not visiting gambling sites.

[kotajikikox]

Sharing with my gambling friends in groups  and we are even sharing tips when one is winning and that is what I mostly enjoy about gambling that is not about wagering.
also sharing our statistics and strategies , and my gambling friends in real life? when one wins for sure we will bring others in some bars to have a drink and forget about gambling for a while and enjoy our meet ups .

[Poker Player]

For me, learning what a bankroll was and managing it was the step prior to establishing a budget in my life and managing it as well. It was like the background of my personal finances and getting my financial life in order.

[Samlucky O]

What are some of the hobbies that you have picked up as a result of your long term gambling but that doesn't involve gambling? If you are an avid gambling who is not addicted that is you have control over your gambling you may have caught yourself unconsciously being attracted to so other activities within the sphere of gambling that doesn't involve wagering. As for me one of such hobbies /pastime is being active in a forum like this where there are gambling enthusiasts. I enjoy joining in the discussions that go on here, I also enjoy sharing tips and reading the experiences of other people with similar interests in gambling.

Only a few people can control their addictive nature in gambling places because the rest are still addicted to gambling places, like I often visit online gambling places, even though I only place bets limited to the capital I have, I still have to be able to control the money I have. use it to place bets. I find it difficult to leave gambling sites and if I have to then I will have to travel long distances or we can visit a gym to get in better shape. That way I slightly reduce the time I spend not visiting gambling sites.

Yea you are right, only few people can control their addictive nature in gambling. Sometimes no matter how hard people try not to get addicted they still find themselves being Addicted. Just like you talked about traveling a long distance or going to the gym and not visiting the gambling site , it may play some role in reducing the addiction but how long will it last? Because going to the gym requires a little time and surely you must come back home and face your fear. travelling you talked about may only be possible if you are not travelling with your mobile device or you are totally uninstalling the online app on your phone where you may not be able to gamble online but depends on offline games which if you stake on it, you will need to see the results before staking another game.

[Ambatman]

I would say trying out new foods.
I know it feels unrelated but there's this thrill and curiosity to try something new either I later regret it or not but enjoy taking the gamble.
Even with this I can't pass the importance of my quiet time
It makes me detach from the stress or anxiety of taking a gamble
This has helped me in reigning on my emotions and getting by in making less risky move
It removes the feeling of trying to regain my loss and feels like you learning Tai Chi.
So in a nutshell I would the hobby have picked up is enjoying my alone time and trying new cuisines. 

[ethereumhunter]

Guessing the result of the match is something that I do with my friends but that's not too often as I don't watch the match too often. Only if I gather with my friends in a cafe and we knows that some matches will takes place. Maybe at that time, we are not realizes of what we do but that's fun to predict what team will wins and what score in the end of the match. Maybe we are enjoy in the discussions that go on here and that can helps us to learn something that will gives advantages to us. Reading the tips from my friends is also something that will gives us knowledge about the match. That can helps us to learn from that tips to improve our skills because we can asks something from our friends if we don't understand it. But we must be careful and not gets tempts if we knows that can makes us to place a bet because we already have a schedule to playing gambling and we must stick to that schedule.

[bitbollo]

Personally, I started to see the "numbers" and "percentage" differently.
I become interested in financial aspects that I previously ignored.
This led to me to a better money management even in my private life and not only on gambling aspects.
I thinks it's also fascinating the aspect related physicology behind gambling.
I become pretty interested on these aspects and enjoyed a lot since these are not only linked to gambling.

[moneystery]

just like you, i also became interested in getting involved in discussions about gambling, especially on this forum. there are lots of experiences, tips, etc., that i read and i participate in discussions in them which make me know more about other people's experiences and various other things in gambling. i also share my experiences and tips that I think are useful for other users.

[Wiwo]

What are some of the hobbies that you have picked up as a result of your long term gambling but that doesn't involve gambling? If you are an avid gambling who is not addicted that is you have control over your gambling you may have caught yourself unconsciously being attracted to so other activities within the sphere of gambling that doesn't involve wagering. As for me one of such hobbies /pastime is being active in a forum like this where there are gambling enthusiasts. I enjoy joining in the discussions that go on here, I also enjoy sharing tips and reading the experiences of other people with similar interests in gambling.

I have always loved mathematics and betting has refreshed my interest in it. When I calculate the odds of outcomes in games and various tricky combinations of how to place a bet, sometimes I have to return to the mathematical section of probability theory and remember how to do the calculations correctly. In general, now even if I don’t need it in a practical sense, I like to watch various videos on YouTube about mathematical paradoxes or unsolved problems, it’s actually very exciting.

I haven't really paid much attention to other sections on the casinos before or on gambling sites that offers external services such like forum for gamblers discussion or sections where gamblers can make odds calculations or some other mathematical practices,  but sure I understand what both of you guys have posted but since I haven't experience any of them before I won't be able to give accuracy of information so for that I have to go along with you guys but asking a little questions.

How can someone who bearly have time to gamble develop that time to use other features within the casinos as mentioned by both of your guys.

[joeperry]

During the early years in gambling usually I mostly chase my losses and my temptation to win it back is high and later on these years I managed to calm myself down and control my emotions, which is a good trait that adopt in daily lives for instance watching a series for a long time and it's now late, I am tempted to watch another one but since I get used to gambling habit of controlling my temptation or desire, I managed to overcome it along with other things like drinking or playing games excessively. I called it "That's enough" method 

[dansus021]

hobbies that you have picked up as a result of your long term gambling but that doesn't involve gambling? hmm good question tho I actually have friend that do gambling but most of the time when we met we always talked about gamble again  like win or lose in some gambling site but if we tired talking about that we talked something else or do something else like fisihing

there is big lake in other city called waduk and we had free time and bored with gambling we usually go fisihing there

[Lida93]

What are some of the hobbies that you have picked up as a result of your long term gambling but that doesn't involve gambling?

I have a few hobbies on this but I think this very one will be very interesting to share. I take it as compulsory fun habit following my friends that are fans of my rival club to go watch their club matches with them at our favourite football viewing centre, I make sure we all seat close just with the intention to laugh and make fun of their team when they're losing a game. It's a banter we all both share among ourselves. I have this particular friend who is forever ready to drive the few miles just to come pick me up from the house on evening's my club will be playing, all just to make fun of me should my club loss the match.

[Blitzboy]

I agree that managed gambling can lead to productive hobbies. Joining a forum is about sharing tips, understanding other viewpoints, and respecting alternative approaches to the same task. Critical thinking and socialization improve with this engagement. Community learning about probability, risk management, and financial planning is valuable in many areas of life. It shows how hobbies may become major learning lessons that deepen your awareness and respect of the world.

[danherbias07]

I think we are on the same page.
My habit now is to share my picks in either NBA or MMA (UFC), and sometimes boxing too. Simply because I love those sports and it gives me pleasure if I can share all my analysis, predictions, and picks. It doesn't mean they have to tail it, somehow there must be one gambler out there who is just looking for an idea of what he will bet for the day and that is where the shared picks will be useful. It became my habit to do that and I enjoy it unconsciously until now that you float the question.
Before, I also liked talking to the chatroom of Stake.com but when some pessimistic guys came in, I stopped. I like it more when the chatroom is just sharing stories and optimistic about their bets. It's necessary because of the stressful environment of gambling.

[Darker45]

Perhaps getting familiar with games which are otherwise uninteresting to me. I am now betting on eSports matches and leagues which I used to know nothing about. If not for gambling, I wouldn't have made myself familiar with Mobile Legends, for example. I still don't play the game until now. I still don't find it worth my time and energy, but I became a little familiar with the game, the players, the leagues, and so on because I bet on them. My gambling experience with this started because of the influence of my friends. It didn't really become my hobby, though.

This is the same with other sports. There was even a time I knew some table tennis and lawn tennis players because I was tailing somebody's bets on the sports.

[Finestream]

My interest on the sports I'm betting grew. I mean, because of gambling, I was able to love them more because I love to watch the game every time I'm betting on a particular team. It's not only on games actually, even on fights like UFC and boxing, I'm also loving it and gambling has introduce them to me. It's not easy to win when you are not familiar with the sport you choose, but eventually you'll fall in love with it and your confidence will grow.

I don't know if it's still not related to my gambling activity, but since my gambling activitiy is sports betting, so there's quite a relation to it.