How do you understand entertainment?

[slapper]

"Entertainment" can mean many things. It is more than just a short-term pleasure or escape. It shows who we really are and what we really want. Thinking and reasoning are talked about. Which is fine with me. Fun things can help us figure out how we feel and what we think. Inspiring us, making us think about what we believe, and making us curious

However, fun is also about getting along with other people. It means sharing ideas, emotions, and experiences. The idea is to build a community where we can get away from the usual and enjoy the extraordinary. What makes me smile? A trip to learn about yourself, share experiences, get ideas, and grow. It helps us connect with others, learn more about ourselves, and find meaning in the mess of life

[Mr. Magkaisa]

         -   When we say entertainment, do we mean the entertainer or the casino platform? Now, if we are the ones who need entertainment, do we get it once we enter a casino? There are others who gamble just for fun, so when they say that, it means that they are entertained every time they gamble in the casino. Is that right?

I often just have fun gambling because, when I play at the gambling casino, I get rid of my boredom or impatience by playing slot games because I can achieve entertainment in these games.

[Jody.Drummer]

When we are asked one by one and give answers based on our own views, I am sure we will have different answers regarding the definition of "entertainment". For me, entertainment is something that will make us feel pleasure, be it physical or emotional pleasure. And if we relate this to gambling, then it is a form of physical pleasure, which means we get our own satisfaction when gambling.
What I convey above is entertainment in my personal opinion, and I am sure everyone will have a different view or a different way of conveying it. However, I believe that overall we have the same goal but the path or method of delivering it is different.
The highest entertainment or pleasure when gambling is when we win, I think everyone is like that. But every round of gambling that we enjoy is also something we can enjoy.

[coin-investor]

 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?

Many gamblers start playing with entertainment in mind but as they continue their session or later on in their playing session there's always a shift of goal because part of gambling is the opportunity to make a profit so from motivation to have fun there's now a goal to make money this is where the shift from treating gambling to being an entertainment to trying to make a living out of it and that's where addiction will start.

Gambling addiction started as a hobby it is the opportunity to make a lot of money coming from the gambler experience or what they saw in other people that creates a shift of motivation, if it's only for entertainment the player will not allocate a lot of money and time when the motivation changes that's where they spend more time and money.

[Gozie51]

For example, you play in order to understand the laws of the game over time and learn to win more often.

Really? Do people actually gamble because they want to understand the gambling laws instead of reading through the TOS. No, I don't think gamblers will waste their time on such that looks like adventure for them instead of aiming for profit. In fact, we have seen even some gamblers getting stocked on their winning because they violated the rule of the game , an aftermath of not reading the TOS.

Or maybe entertainment for you is something else?

The word entertainment used in gambling is actually something else. Like for example, gamblers in my neighborhood never consider gambling as entertainment. They see it as a lucky deep where they can gamble for more money and if it fails so be it. For the entertainment aspect of it, I think the world is overrated and doesn't fulfill the purpose of majority of gamblers I know.

[YOSHIE]

How do you understand entertainment?

If the word entertainment is expanded, it has a series of understandings, entertainment is often found in recreation, but in gambling there is also a series of entertainment that we can develop.
I have another definition and understanding in gambling.
For example:

Entertainment is the service of providing or organizing all types of spectacles, shows, games, stunts, recreation, and/or crowds to be enjoyed.

In the quote above there are points that can be matched to the meaning of entertainment in gambling, such as games, shows, crowds and so on.

Of course, not all gambling games can be categorized as entertainment, but make no mistake, there are many more that can be said to be entertainment, such as: Buffalo fighting, cockfighting, dog racing, horse racing, bullfighting, sheep/goat fighting and so on, there are many other types of gambling that can be said to be a means of entertainment.

Maybe we may disagree that games like Blackjack, Slots, Poker, Baccarat and so on are not considered entertainment, but there are still many games in the gambling arena that can be considered as entertaining shows for the audience and the players themselves.

[Yatsan]

Entertainment in gambling for me is being satisfied with whatever the outcome. You are losing your bet but you still enjoyed the game because you were thrilled as the match goes on. Of course you could be entertained as well whenever you are earning profit, maybe it just depends on how a gambler views gambling in the first place. To some people, perhaps with sports betting, bets are just a bonus and spice to a normal experience of just watching a match. You could be entertained by watching as is, but obviously, if there's a bet on the line, you'd have an extra feeling of nervousness due to the consequence of losing something if your guess would be on the wrong.

i think that entertainment in gambling is when you are not really focused on making money from your gambling. that's when you gamble and you are ready for the possibility that you don't feel upset when you lose, because your initial goal was just to find entertainment there, so whether you lose or win, you just have fun. because quite a lot of gamblers think that gambling is something where you have to be able to get money and win a lot. if a gambler continues to think like this, then in the end they can't enjoy their gambling and are stressed thinking about their losses.

It's true that don't focus on income from gambling, just think that we are having fun spending time from gambling activities rather than focusing on seeing the results of gambling,
That's why most people are addicted because they are too focused on seeing profits compared to the risk of losing,

It is a normal thing if a gambler is focused with earning profit. We just have our own drives on why we gamble; this is simply subjective. One example is rich gamblers. They're rich already, why do they need to still bet and not just focus on their businesses? They want to be entertained of course and even with 'regular' gamblers having not that much of wealth, same thing could still be felt.

[Z_MBFM]

Entertainment is not the only driving Force for which people Gamble. There are professional gamblers who engage in the activity as a means of livelihood or a side hustle. For these ones entertainment takes on a whole different meaning. If I am asked what entertainment in gambling is for me, I would say that entertainment in gambling for me is, engaging in the activity as a way to relax, have fun, bond with other humans, learn something new or not with the possibility of getting rewarded for it during a game through winning and where I do not win, I do not get worked up over it. I accept my loss and in no time forget about it and move on.

Entertainment is keeping the mind happy. so distracting yourself in the way the mind enjoys itself is a legitimate way to get entertainment.Gambling entertains us when we enjoy gambling games with attention. there are different types of games in gambling, some games can have a bad effect on us and we should avoid those games and play those games which can give us pleasure with less loss. It will reduce financial loss and provide entertainment. Gambling can be used in many ways so people who abuse gambling or become addicted to gambling cannot take entertainment in the hope of earning money.

[Ruttoshi]

Entertainment in gambling cannot be fully described in words because it is a feeling and many people find it strange why anyone can gamble just for entertainment because of course it is not fun when you lose money, but that is what gambling always makes players hope to get back play even before they have lose big money and I don;t think thats addictions.
While waiting for the results of a bet it can be very fun even if it turns out the result is the opposite, also when playing slots there is entertainment to be had while waiting to get a bonus even if it turns out the bonus is not as expected, but actually it's quite difficult to describe.

I guess gambling can always be an entertainment because you chose to play the game that you like, and you enjoyed it, hence you are entertained with that. However, it will be more entertaining if we gamble and end up winning some profits, as gambling that end up losing a lot might be even consider very frustrating instead. Although the word gambling itself denotes entertainment, but in reality we can only feel real entertainment if we are at the winning end, I think that’s how entertainment in gambling for me.

Of course that is when most gamblers are happy when they are winning and making profit. Everyone likes free money without stress, but that should not be the aim of us gambling, because if that is the case, we might not be able to control ourselves by seeing gambling activities as a means of entertainment and one will not see the fun in it.

Whatever you do and derive pleasure in it is entertainment, so if you are a gambler that don't get that vibes of fun when gambling, it means that you are not entertaining yourself but looking for a means to double your funds, which will be a disappointment to you.

[DaNNy001]

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?

Well if I have to be honest on this thought then what I probably feel is entertainment is actually when the gambler play on the casino and he experience winnings because no gambler would tell me that they love to lose and experience the wins is nothing but a total experience of entertainment but whereby the whole streak don otherwise then that I believe is no long an entertaining session of gambling and that's when you would probably quite the process.

[glendall]

In my opinion, entertainment is anything that can make us happy and forget our burdens even for a moment, for me in gambling it can provide entertainment because in gambling we play, it's easy to play spins and slots, just click and spin, it can relieve the burden on my mind.

[bounceback]

People's enjoyment is definitely different, as is the point of view of the meaning of entertainment in gambling. I personally use gambling as entertainment because I really enjoy spinning on a slot machine and I don't know why every time I spin, sometimes I smile a little if the spin doesn't go as expected. because I don't expect to get a lot of money from the game I'm playing, so I still feel happy if the game only lasts a short time or can be played for a longer time with the capital limit that I set when I want to play.

[Zigabel]

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?

On the context of gambling, entertainment was actually the sole interest according to the book makers and the casino aswell, entertainment in this games were supposed to be that we play the games for leisure and just have fun predicting that our favourite teams get to win games and the excitements that comes with these teams winning while we get rewarded aswell becomes the peak of such entertainment and when they loose we accepting in good fate because there's no emotional attachment is aswell a form of entertainment because the leisure time was used for that.

Some gamblers have left the sole purpose of gambling for entertainment to making money off it, which has gotten them to loose the entertaining aspect that would have come with gambling and just probably gamble for the purpose of making money off it which they sometimes end up loosing their money and not getting entertained again.

[Cookdata]

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?

Let's look at this from this angle. I made a bet for Real Madrid with my weekly signature, it was $50 with odd of 1.43 and I was expecting $70 before the match started and I did stake that amount because it's something I can afford to lose and I did it for the love and passion for the club and I will tell you that the match was entertaining for me, I enjoyed the match to the maximum and I made a nice profit payouts, this is what gambling looks like for as entertainment because on a regular day, if it's another match, I will only bet but wouldn't stake any money.

If it were to be another gambler in my position, he wouldn't bet that small amount, he would might go extra length to stake something 5x the amount I stake and they will tell you that's their own way of fun in football when they can't even afford to lose that amount. I call that heavy gambling and there is nothing entertaining about gambling if you lose amount that will give you sleeplessness, there is nothing entertaining about over risking.

[Slow death]

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?

Well, I think we need to have an idea of ​​what entertainment is, and I had to use Google to give a more precise definition of this word, and according to this website:

entertainment

shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type:

There's not much in the way of entertainment in this town - just the cinema and a couple of pubs.~

This season's entertainments include five new plays and several concerts of Chinese and Indian music.

source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/entertainment

This is also entertainment:



When people are playing in online casinos or in physical casinos, they are having fun, that is entertainment, although there are some people who are playing with the hope of making profits, still for these people who play with the hope of making money, what are they doing is entertainment, when people go to watch football games in the stadiums, they will have fun, that is also entertainment. By this I mean that it doesn't matter whether people are playing with the intention of making a profit or not, as long as they are playing it is already part of being entertained. now those people who work in casinos, I'm talking about casino employees, they are not having fun, they are working to earn a salary, in this scenario it is completely different from the people who went to the casino to play

[boty]

People's enjoyment is definitely different, as is the point of view of the meaning of entertainment in gambling. I personally use gambling as entertainment because I really enjoy spinning on a slot machine and I don't know why every time I spin, sometimes I smile a little if the spin doesn't go as expected. because I don't expect to get a lot of money from the game I'm playing, so I still feel happy if the game only lasts a short time or can be played for a longer time with the capital limit that I set when I want to play.

It is indeed not something that can be done by everyone who considers gambling as a place to find fun or entertainment for them and if you can consider gambling as entertainment I think this is very good because you will never spend a lot of money on gambling and will also be able to enjoy every win. that is there if you have got it and this is very difficult to do for those who cannot consider gambling as entertainment or a place for someone to seek pleasure.
In slot gambling, we can never guess the result of each spin we make and it's true as you said, when we don't expect to win and getting that win is certainly very enjoyable.

[Hispo]

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And it doesn't it take an additional burden in yourmind when you are gambling? Because from the many experiences I have read about here from people who specially like to bet on sports, they seem rather anxious and standing on the edge of expectation as the match is getting closer and closer to finish and know whether you will lose or win money.
So, from your personal point of view, as someone who claims not to suffer because of your sessions, but rather get relaxation... do you want some tips for me or for anyone who ends up feeling uncomfortable and anxious because of their gambling habits?
It is because the games you play are some you are very fond of, or because you have managed to set your gambling ambience in a very good way?

Please feel free to share. 

[Blitzboy]

People, "entertainment" is a big word, like "winning" or "success." All have their own definition. Entertainment is fun for some, like a rollercoaster. The thrill, excitement, adrenaline surge. This is fine as long as they play within their means and dont risk everything on a dice throw. Some see it as more than simply fun. Strategy, game mastery, and learning are key.

You said Wikipedia defines entertainment as "activity for pleasure." Its true, but simplistic. Entertainment is about engaging your mind, emotions, and full being, not just having fun. Its about taking a break from the daily grind, even temporarily. What entertains me? All of the above and more. Game thrills, challenge pleasure, and escape from reality. Connecting with others and sharing an experience is equally important.

[arimamib]

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It is indeed not something that can be done by everyone who considers gambling as a place to find fun or entertainment for them and if you can consider gambling as entertainment I think this is very good because you will never spend a lot of money on gambling and will also be able to enjoy every win. that is there if you have got it and this is very difficult to do for those who cannot consider gambling as entertainment or a place for someone to seek pleasure.
In slot gambling, we can never guess the result of each spin we make and it's true as you said, when we don't expect to win and getting that win is certainly very enjoyable.

One certain condition for a gambler to able to have fun in gambling is that the gambler can easily afford the money to lose. This kind of gamblers engage in gambling when they have a spare time to spend. They really mean gambling is just a game for fun while they don't desperate for money. This kind of gamblers also don't make gambling as their habit, because having fun is not a habit, it's just an activity in a spare time they have.

People who treat gambling as entertainment like going to a movie are able to set a budget beforehand and stick to it. This is how they can enjoy the thrill of the game without a big risk of losing their saving. They can have surprise wins that will be the excitement and make the experience more enjoyable. However, this kind of joy still can be addictive, Gamblers should enjoy the social aspect of playing with friends or the thrill of the game itself, not just winning. Hoping the wins every occasion is what makes people lose their control and invite trouble.

[AmoreJaz]

People, "entertainment" is a big word, like "winning" or "success." All have their own definition. Entertainment is fun for some, like a rollercoaster. The thrill, excitement, adrenaline surge. This is fine as long as they play within their means and dont risk everything on a dice throw. Some see it as more than simply fun. Strategy, game mastery, and learning are key.

You said Wikipedia defines entertainment as "activity for pleasure." Its true, but simplistic. Entertainment is about engaging your mind, emotions, and full being, not just having fun. Its about taking a break from the daily grind, even temporarily. What entertains me? All of the above and more. Game thrills, challenge pleasure, and escape from reality. Connecting with others and sharing an experience is equally important.

It is true that somehow this word have different meaning to others. An act may have different level of entertainment also that it can provide to an individual. So yes, there is no absolute definition for this word. It may change from one person to another and how a certain activity is labeled as entertainment. In simple words, if a person is having fun, you can consider the activity as an entertaining one.

People's enjoyment is definitely different, as is the point of view of the meaning of entertainment in gambling. I personally use gambling as entertainment because I really enjoy spinning on a slot machine and I don't know why every time I spin, sometimes I smile a little if the spin doesn't go as expected. because I don't expect to get a lot of money from the game I'm playing, so I still feel happy if the game only lasts a short time or can be played for a longer time with the capital limit that I set when I want to play.

And on the opposite side, some won't consider gambling as entertainment but a burden to most. This is owed to the fact that some will incur despair owed to losses and for that, they won't consider gambling being an entertaining one. So you can say, this term is very subjective to how a person feel towards the activity.