The benefits of Gambling

[SamReomo]

If you aren't losing your hard earned money in gambling then it's beneficial without any doubt but if someone who gets addicted to gambling and losses money and time then it's not beneficial for such person.

I've personally made some friends because of gambling and it allowed me to socialize with those friends and that's why I don't consider gambling harmful but beneficial. I even made some profits from some of my sportsbook bets.

Gambling is beneficial for those also who want to enjoy sometime in alone as they can place bets on online casinos without anyone's interference and they can really enjoy each moment when they're placing those bets.

That's why I believe gambling isn't a bad thing but those who get addicted to it should learn about gambling responsibility as those people can ruin their lives because of that addiction. But, the ones who enjoy gambling without getting addicted know that it's a good thing.

[Juse14]

It cannot be denied that behind the negative impacts caused by gambling activities, on the other hand, gambling also has positive impacts that some people may feel. And without ignoring the positive impacts like what the OP has conveyed. In reality, gambling is always seen as a bad and detrimental activity. This can happen because there are many cases where someone has had their career, business, wealth and relationships destroyed because of their own bad behavior in gambling. And some of them even ended their lives just because they felt stressed and frustrated after gambling and losing a lot of money. Therefore, be smart in managing your gambling activities, and always make sure that you gamble responsibly. So you can reap positive things from gambling and feel pleasure when gambling, even if it's only temporary.

[Mahanton]

Most of the topics we read are mostly mentioning about the negative side of gambling but I think we also discuss the positives of it...

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry

We've seen a lot of things enough to consider why gambling must exist. Maybe we just correct our views that gambling is bad because this also helps other people. We don't just focus on the bad things like addiction and debts that a person may commit by being an irresponsible gambler but also, must see the benefits it gives to the community and in our personal lives.


 

So here's my approach into those things be mentioned.

1. Socialization would really be just that only good or possible into those people who are really that going into those physical gambling places and not
   something that you could really be able to do online.

2. Income generation is only into those business owners or the house itself.
3. When it comes to economical approach then this is something that would really be beneficial to those who do work into this industry
   but not into those people who do play. 
4. Same #3

Positive approach isnt something that you could normally to have when we do speak or talk about gambling.
It would really be just that normal because negative effects would really be always something that will really be putting up
on everyones mind when they do hear up the word "GAMBLING".

[EluguHcman]

Actually why the negative side of gambling is mostly discussed here is not because we only know about the negative side such as the addiction but it really had to be spreaded for the awareness of beginners.

The truth is that... Aiming mostly the positive side could influence responsible to irresponsible gambling.
Imagine the above mentioned positive side of it on how interesting it really feels.
So we Just have to stay aware that if we are not careful with how we gambles despites the fortunate potentials, we might comfortably chill on gambling irresponsibly due to ignorant under the influence of those fun or earning goals.

But I seriously disagrees with those who says gambling is a bad activity.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Most of the topics we read are mostly mentioning about the negative side of gambling but I think we also discuss the positives of it...

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry

We've seen a lot of things enough to consider why gambling must exist. Maybe we just correct our views that gambling is bad because this also helps other people. We don't just focus on the bad things like addiction and debts that a person may commit by being an irresponsible gambler but also, must see the benefits it gives to the community and in our personal lives.

I want to discuss on the socialization you made mention of and that is the part am much interested in. Gambling is just like football as most gamblers becomes friends with each other in gambling hall and sometimes they deliberate together on the possible outcome of an event so it brings about socialization as you will meet different individuals in the gambling hall. My brother met a man that helped secure a job for him in a gambling hall just because he helped the man to book his net for him and from there the both of them became friends so you get to meet so many people if you are a gambler. Just like I said gambling is like a football where supporters of same club get to meet each other either in the stadium or viewing centers and from there they can decide to extend their friendship to another level depending on their level of cooperation with each other. Gamblers loves themselves and when they meet each other outside the gambling offices they identify themselves and exchange pleasantries. So the social aspect of gambling is what I really admire so much.

[Egii Nna]

Most of the topics we read are mostly mentioning about the negative side of gambling but I think we also discuss the positives of it...

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry

 All this that you mentioned is one or two ways to be beneficent to gamble, which might be viewed as the positive aspects of gambling, but all that is recognised and known is that gambling still entails negative aspects more than the positive aspects, which is why many people are more focused on the negative aspects of it. 

I will like to add this to your list, which is higher strategy building capacity, because you, as a gambler, have the capability to build a strong strategy that is capable of making you win because, without that, the next thing to be expected is loss, and no one will want to lose on a gamble if it is used in the best manner. It will increase your mental capacity for thinking, but if it is used in the wrong way, you can also get a strategy tumour, and it will definitely affect your mental health and cause you mental stress. 

[Casdinyard]

Most of the topics we read are mostly mentioning about the negative side of gambling but I think we also discuss the positives of it...

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry

We've seen a lot of things enough to consider why gambling must exist. Maybe we just correct our views that gambling is bad because this also helps other people. We don't just focus on the bad things like addiction and debts that a person may commit by being an irresponsible gambler but also, must see the benefits it gives to the community and in our personal lives.


 

I keep seeing people trying to sell just how beneficial gambling is, but the thing is, thinking of such benefits in an industry that is mired with controversy and despair is a gambling addict's way of making sense of the things that he's doing. You're basically trying to gaslight yourself into thinking that you're doing this not only because you're already a few hundred thousand dollars in debt from all the gambling you made in the past, you're trying to find benefit in something that is just not beneficial.

Matter of fact, let me paint a picture for you. Anything that you say is a benefit of gambling, you can find some place else. You want socialization? Touch grass you fuck. You want to have an income generation and an employment? Newflash you stupid buffoon, you're talking about a job which is clearly something gambling is not. And why in the hell are you looking to support the gambling industry anyway? Whose poor billionaire are we trying to fatten up cause he can't buy that new yacht without us taking out a kidney for gambling money?

See how stupid you sound now? Jesus fucking christ bro. 

[HONDACD125]

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry

It would be best if you made your points clear by writing at least a couple of sentences about each header because most of these aren't clear such as income generation and employment. Are you talking about income generation for those who gamble or for those who manage the casinos? And by employment, do you mean employment for casino staff or people who gamble? If you mean the latter in both cases, then I would say I completely disagree with your point of view.

Gambling cannot be a source that can generate income for people who gamble, and those who take gambling this way tend to lose more money than normal gamblers who consider gambling a source of fun and entertainment.

The only benefit of gambling for gamblers that I can think of is that they get to spend some quality time if they do it within their limits and only if they have extra time and money.

[junder]

Gambling is business. It creates jobs, taxes, and boosts the economy. Like movies and sports games, casinos charge for entertainment. For some, this is perverse. They consider gaming a quick-rich plan. I've made money, and its not easy. Gamble for thrills. Risking and knowing the odds.

Some people dont know when to quit. Losing control causes problems. Thus, education is vital. We must educate safe gambling, bankroll management, and addiction detection. To gambling skeptics, open your minds. Not everyone can do it. Many find it harmless fun. You should have fun, take a chance, and maybe win big.

Of course a casino owner cannot possibly set up his own casino, he needs the help of other people who are experts in their field, therefore there is a recruitment of several people who are experts in their field, also I think there are quite a few people who work in casinos, with physical casinos or online casinos. The feeling is that it still requires a lot of people who have to work to help run the casino and develop the casino. People who have a bad view of gambling are those who only look at it with one eye, because all they see are people who are experiencing big problems by gambling even though it is the fault of each individual, not the casino.

It's those who don't know their limits and don't know when to stop that make many people have a bad view of gambling. If they do it within clear limits and in moderation then there will be no bad effects, including addiction or loss of large sums of money. Those who use gambling as a means of entertainment are the right people because that way they won't mind losing their money and won't gamble excessively, because of course they can see that gambling is a business, not a means of making money.

[blockman]

In our country, there is a government supported charity that's generating revenue through gambling which is Lotto and other types of gambling games. They're helping a lot of less fortunate citizens and aside from those that you've mentioned, there's a help and support that they give to the less fortunate especially those that are in need of additional funds for medical purposes.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry

It would be best if you made your points clear by writing at least a couple of sentences about each header because most of these aren't clear such as income generation and employment. Are you talking about income generation for those who gamble or for those who manage the casinos? And by employment, do you mean employment for casino staff or people who gamble? If you mean the latter in both cases, then I would say I completely disagree with your point of view.

Gambling cannot be a source that can generate income for people who gamble, and those who take gambling this way tend to lose more money than normal gamblers who consider gambling a source of fun and entertainment.

The only benefit of gambling for gamblers that I can think of is that they get to spend some quality time if they do it within their limits and only if they have extra time and money.

I understood it as 'income generation' for gamblers, and 'employment' for casinos. But if so, I would not agree with the former either, because only in skill games a small percentage of players, in the order of 5% or less, are able to generate income on a consistent basis.

In general I see more benefits for the economy than for the individual gambler, for whom, if he does it right, it is just another form of possible entertainment that costs him money, but occasionally he can walk away with more money than he takes in.

[Dailyscript]

It cannot be denied that behind the negative impacts caused by gambling activities, on the other hand, gambling also has positive impacts that some people may feel. And without ignoring the positive impacts like what the OP has conveyed. In reality, gambling is always seen as a bad and detrimental activity.

Anything that has a negative side also has a positive side. Gambling has to do with socialization, especially in local shops or casinos. Depending the kind of people will get to mingle with we would know if the relationship was positive or negative. There are people you will meet in gambling casino they become your friend and from there business partner. While some will just be the solution to that gambling habit you've been struggling with. Not everyone in the casino or local shop is irresponsible.

This can happen because there are many cases where someone has had their career, business, wealth and relationships destroyed because of their own bad behavior in gambling. And some of them even ended their lives just because they felt stressed and frustrated after gambling and losing a lot of money.

These people let those things happen to them. They have been given advice and ways to quit this habit but to no avail. Experience is the best teacher, yet we shouldn't allow ourselves to get some kind of experience that will break us. Some experiences will make you never recover again. While before then we've had the chance to stop the cause of it.

[mirakal]

Most of the topics we read are mostly mentioning about the negative side of gambling but I think we also discuss the positives of it...

It's true that the topics often discussed in gambling are more negative, that's actually a fact that many people experience rather than positive, you could say that 2/10 actually 8 are problematic, that's an example.
But whatever happens in the gambling arena, In fact, most users lose more often than they win, 3 losses and 1 win in each game, which is most likely why positive things about gambling are not often discussed.

I understand because the real sentiment that most gamblers have experienced is more on the negative side where gambling gives them losses rather than winning. On the other side, the earning opportunity of the government due to taxes helps the economy of the country to grow and those who run gambling businesses help some people to survive by getting employed.

My understanding is that maybe two points can be agreed upon in gambling and two more are not, points 1 and 4 may make sense, but 2 and 3 are not, for me if we think about points 2 & 3 it could be fatal, Of course, there is no income there, but rather losses or luck if they are lucky, as well as employment opportunities, especially nowadays when casinos are generally online based.

Well, despite the number of online casinos growing has a huge impact on the government's income but not totally on the employment side because I believe that they still need some people to do the task.

In general, it was our personal view and gambling experience. On the gambler's side, it is negative but if we widen our view and understanding, we can say that gambling gives some help to the community.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Actually why the negative side of gambling is mostly discussed here is not because we only know about the negative side such as the addiction but it really had to be spreaded for the awareness of beginners.

The truth is that... Aiming mostly the positive side could influence responsible to irresponsible gambling.
Imagine the above mentioned positive side of it on how interesting it really feels.
So we Just have to stay aware that if we are not careful with how we gambles despites the fortunate potentials, we might comfortably chill on gambling irresponsibly due to ignorant under the influence of those fun or earning goals.

But I seriously disagrees with those who says gambling is a bad activity.

            -   This is not surprising because it often happens that it is reported in the mainstream media that because of gambling, there are people who commit suicide, commit crimes, or steal because of gambling. These are just some of the reasons why the image of casinos in the industry is tarnished. This is a gambling business.

And most of the casino platforms today, especially the online ones, are operating illegally in countries where gambling is prohibited, and if there is a country where gambling is legal, they do not provide requirements for them to become regulated casino businesses by the government if they belong to that country.

[Peanutswar]

1. Socialization
2. Income Generation
3. Employment
4. Support to the Gambling Industry
 

For socialization you can meet different people with different personalities be in an actual casino or the online world you can exchange information that might help you both on your journey in life. Regarding the income generation its gambling there's no assurance that you will win most of the time in playing unless you are a well-skilled person to beat the casino itself. For employment, I guess I can relate here to the impact of the gambling or casino industry into the economy because they are one of the biggest contributors to taxes in a country. Before online casino becomes a trend there's an existing physical casino that people tend to enjoy playing, entertained and of course earn if possible.

[dansus021]

The benefits of Gambling Personally I see a gambling as fun game and I just realize there is other thing like socializing in gambling and I agree with that. Sometimes I talk with dealer when play BlackJack some dealer are talktative and talk about anything some dont.

Yesterday I found reel on Instagram that the dealer is Gay and having fun chatting with the player hahahhaha.

Income Generation is just for the businees owner I mean if you have ton of luck maybe you have benefit of gambling and get steady income from it.

[livingfree]

Socialization is a good activity but it can't be only done through gambling or going to a physical casino or chatting in the chat boxes.

If my main goal is to socialize, I'd go with the social media platforms and will go there instead of going to a casino.

It's cheaper and it will take me a lot of friends for sure that are willing to connect and network with me.

[Jody.Drummer]

Yes, so far we have always seen that the majority of people always talk about the negative side of gambling, but yes, I think it is still a normal thing because the bad impact is much greater than the positive side, and also talking about the honest positive side of gambling, I only see There is an increased potential for socializing with other people, especially those you don't know before, when you gamble at physical casinos. But on the other hand I really don't see that there are "employment", gambling is not a job, unless you are one of the people who work in a betting shop regardless of whether you are involved in gambling or not.

And also regarding the issue of generating income, yes, that may be true because casinos provide the opportunity to win for every gambler involved, but however, winning in gambling should not be taken too seriously because it is a fact that even though for example you are able to make money, you also have the possibility that It is very likely to lose a lot more money especially when you have the wrong approach.

[ajiz138]

Socialization is a good activity but it can't be only done through gambling or going to a physical casino or chatting in the chat boxes.

If my main goal is to socialize, I'd go with the social media platforms and will go there instead of going to a casino.

It's cheaper and it will take me a lot of friends for sure that are willing to connect and network with me.

Of course socialization is something positive you play in online casinos will socialize more in forums including some other social media this share your experience about gambling.

It's about socialization about gambling in social media too we find a lot of it, but honestly more in forums to socialize than social media.

I wouldn't consider this an income or even a job this is too difficult for me.

[noormcs5]

If you aren't losing your hard earned money in gambling then it's beneficial without any doubt but if someone who gets addicted to gambling and losses money and time then it's not beneficial for such person.

I agree that if you are not losing money in gambling then it means that you was gaining money and who does not like to get easy money 
However, the problem is that it is hard to win in gambling all the time. There will be times when you will lose money and a gambler should be mentally prepared for it, otherwise he can take wrong decisions to recovers his losses.

I've personally made some friends because of gambling and it allowed me to socialize with those friends and that's why I don't consider gambling harmful but beneficial. I even made some profits from some of my sportsbook bets.

I never looked at this social aspect but yes it is true that you can make good friends when often go to any physical casino and meet the like- minded people there. However, when it comes to online gambling, it's hard to make friends and online gamblers also like to keep their identity hidden.