How do you understand entertainment?

[danherbias07]

I really think that entertainment is when you're observing something that gives you pleasure and requires little or no action from you. like sitting back and seeing stars, comedians, magicians perform in a way that thrills you.

Bringing it home to gambling, gambling isn't entertainment at all, because it causes tension, emotional heightening and lots of uncertainties. Its for fun though, but not all fun activities are entertaining. the only time gambling entertains me is when I stake on a football match and i see that the team I predicted to win is trashing the opposing team like 3-0 with only three minutes to go, then I can sit down relax and get entertained knowing fully well that my stakes are covered.

Tension, stress, and different emotions are mostly negative ones.
But I only see that with casino games and slots. Whenever I am on a losing streak I feel like I am being cheated and finding a way to come back seems to be impossible because our mind is filled with negative emotions like there's no way we could win such a big multiplier to bring our money back.

In sports betting though, I don't feel this way. I can still enjoy the game even if I bet on the losing side and I can forget about it the next day like nothing really happened. I guess it depends on what gambling game we are playing because I see some who enjoys slots even though they are losing big.

[Gheka]

    -   When you say entertainment, it also gives relief to other gamblers, maybe because they are stressed by many problems and remember that gambling becomes their solution to relax somehow.
But not all gamblers feel this way because there are still others who seek to make money by playing gambling and hope that gambling will get them a lift in life.

But there are others who really just enjoy playing gambling, does that mean even if they really lose, it's okay in short no big deal with them even if they lose their
money in gambling casinos online.

Once in a stressful situation, participating in gambling is not exactly a way to relieve, it will be a point to amplify sadness and increase emotional intensity, therefore, once the emotions are not on the neutral or happy side, gambling cannot contribute as an entertainment feature because entertainment needs to return the emotional value of happiness as much as possible. In general, for entertainment to be activated in gambling, having enough money as well as having cells at a positive level will be the best thing to sublimate and turn it into true entertainment, if not, it's a complete mental shock

[Julien_Olynpic]

Entertainment can be equivalent to satisfaction, people get fun with their gambling games and they keep playing because they are still not satisfied with the games, wins, wages and etc. there's a lot of factors. If you can see people quitting gambling because they are not getting entertained already they lose a lot of hope and fun in playing but this kind of entertainment has a hole in it because what about the people who gamble because they want to earn back their money for me I didn't considered this as a form of entertainment it will be shifted into greediness and lust to earn money. 

If we get pleasure from gambling, then we must also clarify why we cannot get the same pleasure from free games. When it comes to free games, they are definitely played 100% for fun. After all, there is no possibility of enrichment, that is, there is no possibility of winning. If we play a game that we know for sure will not bring us a win, then it is impossible to doubt that this game is only for fun. However, with gambling, there is the possibility of winning. And we will always doubt that subconsciously we are playing this game not only for fun. Subconsciously we may hope to win.

[ethereumhunter]

Once in a stressful situation, participating in gambling is not exactly a way to relieve, it will be a point to amplify sadness and increase emotional intensity, therefore, once the emotions are not on the neutral or happy side, gambling cannot contribute as an entertainment feature because entertainment needs to return the emotional value of happiness as much as possible. In general, for entertainment to be activated in gambling, having enough money as well as having cells at a positive level will be the best thing to sublimate and turn it into true entertainment, if not, it's a complete mental shock

That will gives more disappoint to that person as gambling can makes him runs out of money if he lose. He doesn't have a big chance to wins some money instead lose his money and that can makes him feels sad but he doesn't wants to stops his gambling activity.

When you have fun in one activity and enjoy your times by using it, you must not stays for a long time because that can changes your mood, especially if you lose your money when you playing gambling. Entertainment gives us the fun things but we don't have to playing gambling longer than usual because that can makes us experiences more losses. When we can allocates some money to playing gambling to gets entertain from gambling, we must remember that we must stops playing gambling before our money is runs out.

[Jody.Drummer]

Entertainment can be equivalent to satisfaction, people get fun with their gambling games and they keep playing because they are still not satisfied with the games, wins, wages and etc. there's a lot of factors. If you can see people quitting gambling because they are not getting entertained already they lose a lot of hope and fun in playing but this kind of entertainment has a hole in it because what about the people who gamble because they want to earn back their money for me I didn't considered this as a form of entertainment it will be shifted into greediness and lust to earn money. 

If we get pleasure from gambling, then we must also clarify why we cannot get the same pleasure from free games. When it comes to free games, they are definitely played 100% for fun. After all, there is no possibility of enrichment, that is, there is no possibility of winning. If we play a game that we know for sure will not bring us a win, then it is impossible to doubt that this game is only for fun. However, with gambling, there is the possibility of winning. And we will always doubt that subconsciously we are playing this game not only for fun. Subconsciously we may hope to win.

I think what you said is quite reasonable, and this also makes me wonder about why those gamblers who always say or suggest to put the intention and purpose of gambling for fun do not do it on the type of free game or like a demo account? That is, I think that the type of game like a demo account is a more reasonable choice for gamblers who say that they gamble with the intention and purpose of entertainment.

But as we see that they are involved in real gambling which requires them to allocate a certain amount of money for any outcome, it means that there is a possibility that they also want to win consciously or not. So if a person's goal is just to have fun to fill their boring free time then there may be several options that can be taken, first gambling on demo account types without involving the possibility of risk, or doing other things such as playing games outside of gambling elements or other things such as watching movies or exercising.

[Lida93]

There are two types of gamblers those who gamble solely to make money and those who gamble for fun. In this two categories entertainment means different things to them based on their perception about gambling and the drive behind their involvement.

For those who gamble for the money mainly before all else, it's when money is earned from their bets that when it feels entertaining and interesting which you can easily notice from their countenance. The entertainment is in the money for which they don't compromise.

While for the fun seekers from gamble , the money earned for them is just like an extra reward with the entertainment they are getting in the middle of their gambling. This category of gamblers turn to gambling to wave off dull moods, worrisome situations and socialize and interact with fellows. Losing doesn't scare them as it scares those that gamble strictly for the money.

[noormcs5]

Entertainment can be equivalent to satisfaction, people get fun with their gambling games and they keep playing because they are still not satisfied with the games, wins, wages and etc. there's a lot of factors. If you can see people quitting gambling because they are not getting entertained already they lose a lot of hope and fun in playing but this kind of entertainment has a hole in it because what about the people who gamble because they want to earn back their money for me I didn't considered this as a form of entertainment it will be shifted into greediness and lust to earn money. 

Entertainment is anything from which we get fun and no entertainment is free of cost. Usually one has to spend money in order to get entertainment and that money is not refunded.

However, in gambling the context of entertainment is slightly different as here also we will have to invest/spend in order to get fun from gambling but the difference is that here we can get our money back with profits too and this makes this entertainment linked with the outcome of the gamble/bet. We will only be happy and entertained if we win the game but if we lose (and also lose our money), then the entertainment factor is just not there for most of the gamblers.

[ginsan]

Entertainment can be equivalent to satisfaction, people get fun with their gambling games and they keep playing because they are still not satisfied with the games, wins, wages and etc. there's a lot of factors. If you can see people quitting gambling because they are not getting entertained already they lose a lot of hope and fun in playing but this kind of entertainment has a hole in it because what about the people who gamble because they want to earn back their money for me I didn't considered this as a form of entertainment it will be shifted into greediness and lust to earn money. 

If we get pleasure from gambling, then we must also clarify why we cannot get the same pleasure from free games. When it comes to free games, they are definitely played 100% for fun. After all, there is no possibility of enrichment, that is, there is no possibility of winning. If we play a game that we know for sure will not bring us a win, then it is impossible to doubt that this game is only for fun. However, with gambling, there is the possibility of winning. And we will always doubt that subconsciously we are playing this game not only for fun. Subconsciously we may hope to win.

If you think back your logic is correct, there are a lot of free games, for example in casinos, there are a lot of the same games and we don't need money to play them such as demo accounts, and I feel myself that when playing it the sensation is not there and if I get a big win I am not as happy as when I get a win in a game that uses money, in cases like this it is true that entertainment will apply if we win and our money will multiply, not a matter of graphics or anything but indeed we can feel more proud when playing the game and our money can increase and whenever we can withdraw it.

But maybe if someone just wants the thrill of gambling using money along with the fear of losing and wants to win, he should have a limit on his gambling and think that gambling is prone to losing money and should act wisely in gambling.

[uneng]

But if you ask you what entertainment is for you, then this question will be at a dead end. They do not know what entertainment is. Wikipedia writes that this is activity for pleasure.

Yes, you seek entertainment to find pleasure, satisfaction and to relief from daily life's stress. That is something everyone needs to do in order keep their mood balanced and life going on. Some need more often, while others need less. And in case of gambling, that is where people find their pleasure through the possibility of finishing a session with more money than they firstly started.

It's wrong to consider it's only going to be fun if you end richer than you started. The right thing to do is to get entertained just by the fact you have the possibility of quitting richer than you begun. So, you get entertained not by the outcomes, but by the game itself in real time. You feel the excitement of not knowing the next result, the thrill of playing a random game which may surprise you at anytime, instead of focusing only on the final results.

That is where the entertainment nature of gambling lies. You live the moment.

[piebeyb]

Entertainment can be equivalent to satisfaction, people get fun with their gambling games and they keep playing because they are still not satisfied with the games, wins, wages and etc. there's a lot of factors. If you can see people quitting gambling because they are not getting entertained already they lose a lot of hope and fun in playing but this kind of entertainment has a hole in it because what about the people who gamble because they want to earn back their money for me I didn't considered this as a form of entertainment it will be shifted into greediness and lust to earn money. 

Entertainment is anything from which we get fun and no entertainment is free of cost. Usually one has to spend money in order to get entertainment and that money is not refunded.

However, in gambling the context of entertainment is slightly different as here also we will have to invest/spend in order to get fun from gambling but the difference is that here we can get our money back with profits too and this makes this entertainment linked with the outcome of the gamble/bet. We will only be happy and entertained if we win the game but if we lose (and also lose our money), then the entertainment factor is just not there for most of the gamblers.

As a small example, when playing gambling, let's say we are playing golf or something else that is fun, of course we will spend money playing golf and looking for entertainment there and don't have to get back the money from what we spend to have fun, sometimes The value of getting pleasure or considering gambling as entertainment is not necessarily to get money in return for winnings in gambling. Every gambler must have experienced winning and also experiencing defeat. What must be understood is how we know when to gamble and when to stop gambling.

Everyone has different views about entertainment in gambling, what they think about gambling depends on their mindset, it all depends on each person's mindset because when they play gambling with the mindset that it is a fun game, they will definitely think that gambling is just just for entertainment, but if on the contrary they consider gambling as a source of income then they will not consider gambling as something fun, instead they will consider gambling as a place to make money, not as entertainment. 

[shield132]

In the topic of gambling, I often see the word "entertainment". Nevertheless, each user means some meaning by this. Many people believe that entertainment is the main driving force of any gambling. And many even believe that entertainment is a much more physiological need than, for example, a desire to get rich. If you initially set yourself the goal only to have fun, and limit the amount that you are ready to take a chance, then you play for the sake of entertainment, and not because of the thirst for profit. You risk less. But if you ask you what entertainment is for you, then this question will be at a dead end. They do not know what entertainment is. Wikipedia writes that this is activity for pleasure.
 But I see in this a certain cognitive activity, only with poorly formulated goals. For example, you play in order to understand the laws of the game over time and learn to win more often.
 Or maybe entertainment for you is something else?

For me, casinos are both, the way of entertainment and the way of potentially earning a fortune. I play casino games because I enjoy the process, I enjoy when I roll and see the animation of the result. I also enjoy it very much when I play blackjack on live blackjack tables because I can interact with the BJ Dealers, chat with them, joke with them, sometimes win and sometimes lose. I know that I won't become a millionaire by building any gambling strategy but I know that I won't lose more than that I can afford to lose. So, gambling is fun for me and winning is only a bonus. If I lose, I look at it as a way of spending money on my favourite PlayStation disk.

[slapper]

But if you ask you what entertainment is for you, then this question will be at a dead end. They do not know what entertainment is. Wikipedia writes that this is activity for pleasure.

Yes, you seek entertainment to find pleasure, satisfaction and to relief from daily life's stress. That is something everyone needs to do in order keep their mood balanced and life going on. Some need more often, while others need less. And in case of gambling, that is where people find their pleasure through the possibility of finishing a session with more money than they firstly started.

It's wrong to consider it's only going to be fun if you end richer than you started. The right thing to do is to get entertained just by the fact you have the possibility of quitting richer than you begun. So, you get entertained not by the outcomes, but by the game itself in real time. You feel the excitement of not knowing the next result, the thrill of playing a random game which may surprise you at anytime, instead of focusing only on the final results.

That is where the entertainment nature of gambling lies. You live the moment.

Everyone needs a little escape from reality, right? And it means gambling to a lot of people. The exhilaration of not knowing if you're going to win or lose. Guy, it's primitive. It's not only about the game to some folks. It's about the winning high and the money. And it's there that things might become complicated. Up until it isn't, everything is great fun. One indication of a true player is knowing when to go. It has to do with awareness of oneself, man. Recognising and honouring your limits. That is actual maturity, that is development

[shivansps]

In the topic of gambling, I often see the word "entertainment". Nevertheless, each user means some meaning by this. Many people believe that entertainment is the main driving force of any gambling. And many even believe that entertainment is a much more physiological need than, for example, a desire to get rich. If you initially set yourself the goal only to have fun, and limit the amount that you are ready to take a chance, then you play for the sake of entertainment, and not because of the thirst for profit. You risk less. But if you ask you what entertainment is for you, then this question will be at a dead end. They do not know what entertainment is. Wikipedia writes that this is activity for pleasure.
 But I see in this a certain cognitive activity, only with poorly formulated goals. For example, you play in order to understand the laws of the game over time and learn to win more often.
 Or maybe entertainment for you is something else?

I agree with you that it is very difficult to define the word entertainment. Especially when it comes to gambling. I think entertainment is where a person has fun and that most importantly he does not have the goal of getting rich. Where there is a goal to win money, there will no longer be entertainment, there will no longer be complete enjoyment.
It is also worth noting that many people begin to perceive gambling as entertainment, but over time the pleasure goes away, and other, more difficult feelings remain.

[Cookdata]

If we get pleasure from gambling, then we must also clarify why we cannot get the same pleasure from free games. When it comes to free games, they are definitely played 100% for fun. After all, there is no possibility of enrichment, that is, there is no possibility of winning. If we play a game that we know for sure will not bring us a win, then it is impossible to doubt that this game is only for fun. However, with gambling, there is the possibility of winning. And we will always doubt that subconsciously we are playing this game not only for fun. Subconsciously we may hope to win.

People forget that there is no fun in loosing, what you get is overcrowded emotions and mix feelings of getting win or loss. Any time I have free time, I do hangout with some friends to play some PES and to be honest, I find that entertaining and fun than what most people will say they have fun in gambling, to some extent yes but the majority don't actually have the fun as they claim, they win or lose with the initial mindset of wanting to make money.

There is no way you will need $100 and you use that amount of money to bet and try to convince anyone that you are trying the have fun, you are betting more than you can afford to lose but when if you bet less than. $10 from that $100 balance you have, then I will believe you are really having fun but sadly, that's what majority of gamblers do and then hide under the pretense of fun thing.

[serjent05]

Tension, stress, and different emotions are mostly negative ones.
But I only see that with casino games and slots. Whenever I am on a losing streak I feel like I am being cheated and finding a way to come back seems to be impossible because our mind is filled with negative emotions like there's no way we could win such a big multiplier to bring our money back.

This simply means you do not engage in casino games and slots as a form of entertainment but rather as a way to earn money.  I agree winning money is satisfactory and losing is frustrating, but, people who see casino games and slots as entertainment, they don't mind whether they win or lose but rather enjoy the ambiance, graphical effect, music, and the excitement of the possibility of hitting a good win.

In sports betting though, I don't feel this way. I can still enjoy the game even if I bet on the losing side and I can forget about it the next day like nothing really happened. I guess it depends on what gambling game we are playing because I see some who enjoys slots even though they are losing big.

True, entertainment is subjective.  Different people have different kinds of things that entertain them.  What you stated is one example.  While you don't enjoy the thrills of casino games and slots if the result fails you, sports betting gives you a pleasant experience regardless of the outcome of you bet.  While, in my case, I find sports betting boring, I enjoy playing slots regardless of my slots engagement outcome.

[LDL]

It is not possible to give a single definition of entertainment because there are different types of entertainment for different people. But a person's spending some time apart for peace of mind is considered as entertainment. Some people find their peace of mind in gambling or others find peace of mind in gardening. Some find peace of mind by fishing and hunting, or others find peace by going on long drives. Suppose a lonely person is always alone and has no one to entertain or entertain. If this lonely person can spend his lonely time by engaging in gambling then it will also be considered as a good pastime for him.

[Webetcoins]

For me, casinos are both, the way of entertainment and the way of potentially earning a fortune. I play casino games because I enjoy the process, I enjoy when I roll and see the animation of the result. I also enjoy it very much when I play blackjack on live blackjack tables because I can interact with the BJ Dealers, chat with them, joke with them, sometimes win and sometimes lose. I know that I won't become a millionaire by building any gambling strategy but I know that I won't lose more than that I can afford to lose. So, gambling is fun for me and winning is only a bonus. If I lose, I look at it as a way of spending money on my favourite PlayStation disk.

That's exactly how gambling should be taken, it should be taken a way for people to have fun while knowing that they also can win significant amounts of money from it sometimes, there is no need for anyone to chase those wins because you don't get them by chasing them but it's all sudden and there is no guarantee for anyone to get those big wins, if you are lucky, you might manage to win something good one of these days when you are enjoying your gambling session.

It's a mistake to try and earn a lot of money from gambling. I've seen people planning to have a specific budget that they would use strategically to make money from gambling, they don't realize that it is not possible no matter how much money you use for it.

[Josefjix]

Entertainment can be equivalent to satisfaction, people get fun with their gambling games and they keep playing because they are still not satisfied with the games, wins, wages and etc. there's a lot of factors. If you can see people quitting gambling because they are not getting entertained already they lose a lot of hope and fun in playing but this kind of entertainment has a hole in it because what about the people who gamble because they want to earn back their money for me I didn't considered this as a form of entertainment it will be shifted into greediness and lust to earn money. 

Money is hard to get, we should be extremely careful whenever we're in the system because there's whole hurdles out there to refrained us from reaching top goals. You're absolutely correct, I concord with the main ideas outlined. Wins brings satisfaction and we have one goal and that's mainly ensuring our winning ratio surpassing losses. It's very important we know the main reason we're in the space and not scalping gambling as it we're nothing.

[sompitonov]

I believe that players come to gambling to feel relaxed and make the bets they want. Nobody tells them what to do and they make their own decisions. You can visit the casino online, even while intoxicated, and no one will even make a comment, although I categorically do not recommend anyone to play in such a state. In general, I want to say that given our fast, full of information and stress life, where we bear a lot of responsibility, people come to gambling to unwind from this responsible life and at work, where there are a lot of responsibilities and demands. This is what makes many people come there, because they are always happy there and no one will say anything bad, they play pleasant music and beautiful visualization. But we must not forget that you have to pay for this entertainment, and sometimes a lot, so you need to be more careful with your entertainment and keep yourself under control.

[Jawhead999]

Everyone loves to make money, in gambling you can have a chance to earn if you win.

If your adrenaline while gamble or betting doesn't make you feel entertained, you can't enjoy gambling because you're really care about profit and loss in gambling. As we know the reality, most people will lose because house edge make the casino has a higher chance to win.

It's similar like spending money to go vacation, video games, holiday etc, if you don't feel fun, it's not for you.