Is Gambling a scam

[Lanatsa]

Gambling is not inherently a scam, but it can certainly be a risky activity with the potential for scams.

At its core, gambling involves risking money or valuables on an event with an uncertain outcome. The odds are often stacked against the player, meaning the house has a statistical advantage. This doesn't make it a scam, but it does mean losses are more likely than wins in the long run.

For many, gambling is a form of entertainment. The thrill of the risk and the potential for reward can be exciting. However, it's crucial to gamble responsibly and within your means.

While it is not always scam it is very important to know about risks and possibility of scams. Chances of winning are mostly lower than chances of losing especially in long run. However for many people gambling is way to have fun and get excited. To gamble safely it is very important to be responsible set limits and never bet more money than you can afford to lose. If people are aware of these risks and gamble responsibly they can reduce bad things that can happen because of gambling.

It could only be a scam at the time or moment that you do deal up with new gambling sites or platforms on which they can potentially be able to scam out their users since they are just starting on which credibility is always been that in question but if we do speak about old casinos or reputable ones then it will be just that not a solid accusation that they are indeed scamming out their users on which in compared to those who are just that new then you can be able to tell the difference if we do speak about credibility. This is why it isnt really just that right that you would really be just that directly pointing out your fingers on something on which this isnt really just that right.Dealing up with gambling will really be involved loses and its a normal thing to happen.

If you dont like on losing money then better not to get involved with gambling because this will really be that making you impulsive on which it will be causing up for you to make up some accusations that you are dealing up with a scam site on which this is that a BS kind of thinking. This is why at the time or moment that you do make up such engagement with gambling then make it sure that you will really be that having these kind of realization at least on what you've been dealing into.

[Olatundespo]

Hi guys let have your view on this questions because only real gamblers will understand what I mean?
Is Gambling with your hard earned money Worth it because I have come to the conclusion that gambling is a scam

Casinos and bookmakers are not forcing, or even trying to coerce anyone into parting with their money. They make enough from people who understand the risks and are willing to trade their money for a bit of fun. Scams are entirely manipulative and criminal in their intent, yet the vast majority of gambling centers are fully licensed and operating in jurisdictions with strong laws. You have to be willfully ignorant and blind in order to associate these businesses with scams. People know they will lose money yet think they are smart or lucky enough to beat the odds, they are not - so get angry when they lose and claim the casinos scam them instead.

Casino owners are only trying to make money, but gamblers are also willing to give money to gamblers if they can win. Casino developers make most of their money from gamblers in exchange for entertainment that some gamblers expect. Gamblers continue their activities in the casino despite knowing the risk of losing money. This is also a strategy of the casino to make money every time through attraction. I agree with you that we know that most casinos are scams but we choose them. It is like being willfully blind. You can win at the risk of losing most of your money and if luck is in your favor many gamblers continue to play. You should be aware of its negative effects so that you can easily overcome it.

[l3pox]

Gambling as a place to channel analysis and skills and test luck. Gambling in a conscious state, aware that you are not always in a winning position because a game has two choices, losing and winning.

It's a good approach, some say that strategies in games don't work, but I personally like strategies and sometimes I get results, where I didn't play with strategies my game would be very flat, repetitive and I'm sure there would be no fun at all, I could say that when it comes to games luck is the main of all the ingredients, there is no other way, but also think that any move we make wrong will affect our economy and more so if we do not consider risk management.

some math strategies and bankroll management will definitely help but I think the endgame is being aware of your emotions and knowing when to stop
this is the main thing of all the things.
luck helps but it's not enough to have luck only, you will also need skill at some point

[Hispo]

...On the other hand, this is the reason why an understanding of the concept of winning and losing in gambling must be possessed by a gambler, because then I think a gambler should not claim that they were cheated by the casino just because they lost.

That is something which is common to see within the world of gambling and also within the world of casinos, really. There are people who join in thinking they are going to undoubtedly make money in the mid or long term by gambling, and they are faced with the reality of consecutive losses the only coping mechanisms they can think of is either claiming the system is rigged against them or they just had a bad day (bad luck).

Those who claim the casino is consistently scamming them out their money usually do not have a clear idea on how house edge and the laws of probabilities actually work to begin with, it is rather unfortunate how ignorance can devolve into pure disappointment and rage against an entity with from the very beginning told all of us that we should consider all our deposits to be losses at the right moment they are sent to the wallet of the casino. 

[passwordnow]

It's tough to realize that whatever action you take, it's your sole responsibilities and no one else should be blame from your action, is your decision and it's your money to take care.

And many gamblers don't see it and don't want to blame themselves. They all think that it's just this and that for any reason, if the outcome is good, they should be praised for it with their bets. But if the opposite happens and they've lost everything, it only means one thing to them and that's on how they should criticize themselves. Because taking responsibilities is being avoided by most people nowadays and even gamblers, we don't want to take accountability when we're losing money because we think that it should be on us. It's already a sign that person is an addicted gambler and don't want to get blamed for their own actions and decision making as they gamble.

[Cryptoprincess101]

It could only be a scam at the time or moment that you do deal up with new gambling sites or platforms on which they can potentially be able to scam out their users since they are just starting on which credibility is always been that in question but if we do speak about old casinos or reputable ones then it will be just that not a solid accusation that they are indeed scamming out their users on which in compared to those who are just that new then you can be able to tell the difference if we do speak about credibility.

Not gambling on a new gambling site cannot make one to not to be exposed to scam gambling sites because even those existing gambling sites that has earned enough reputation can tend to scam a gambler because they feel that it will be hard for people to believe your story since they have already built reputation for so many years. And this is just the gospel truth because there are basically some casino sites that feels that they can get away with scam accusations simply because they have made name for themselves over the years.   
        The way out should just be that you should not deposit much funds into your casino account and again play with an amount you can afford to lose and also afford to win. What i meant by playing with an amount you can afford to win is that there are those who are so greedy to bet games that the possible outcome will amount in millions, no need for that because you can just place bets to win lower amounts that you know the casino can easily pay the winning without delay since most of the scam has to do with huge winnings and that's when they start scrutinizing your account if they can have anything against you.

[suzanne5223]

It's tough to realize that whatever action you take, it's your sole responsibilities and no one else should be blame from your action, is your decision and it's your money to take care.

And many gamblers don't see it and don't want to blame themselves. They all think that it's just this and that for any reason, if the outcome is good, they should be praised for it with their bets. But if the opposite happens and they've lost everything, it only means one thing to them and that's on how they should criticize themselves. Because taking responsibilities is being avoided by most people nowadays and even gamblers, we don't want to take accountability when we're losing money because we think that it should be on us. It's already a sign that person is an addicted gambler and don't want to get blamed for their own actions and decision making as they gamble.

Honestly, some people are naturally irresponsible and I categorize such people as individuals who shouldn't gamble because there's no way any gamblers will want to be profitable in gambling and won't take the blame if everything goes south. Which I believe is the personal step in controlling one's buzz aside from guidelines provided as a means to gamble profitably.

People who blame others for their mistake are those who are mostly gambling addict because they won't accept the major concept of the game which is the house is always favor in every game.

[BenCodie]

Hi guys let have your view on this questions because only real gamblers will understand what I mean?
Is Gambling with your hard earned money Worth it because I have come to the conclusion that gambling is a scam

Of course it's a scam. Go on and find me a casino that gives you better odds than the house? Go on and count how many casinos in this board are truly provably fair, and not just praying on idiots to try their games that are more than likely to be rigged (even more so than the odds being rigged against you, which is simply a fact when it comes to all forms of gambling where you play against the house).

No, it's not worth gambling with your hard earned money.

[nullama]

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Of course it's a scam. Go on and find me a casino that gives you better odds than the house? Go on and count how many casinos in this board are truly provably fair, and not just praying on idiots to try their games that are more than likely to be rigged (even more so than the odds being rigged against you, which is simply a fact when it comes to all forms of gambling where you play against the house).

No, it's not worth gambling with your hard earned money.

I think it depends on how you define a scam.

The casinos clearly indicate their odds. They operate under those odds, and the gamblers are aware of that.

I wouldn't call that a scam, as everyone involved knows the rules, and proceeds to engage, or not, in a transaction.

A scam in my view would be a casino operating with different odds than the ones published. Imagine a coin toss where the odds are not 50/50 but 70/30 for example, that would be a scam in my mind. But if it is 50/50 and say, they charge you a fee per coin toss, then that's not a scam in my mind even though they are going to end up winning more money than you in the long term.

[Fredomago]

It's tough to realize that whatever action you take, it's your sole responsibilities and no one else should be blame from your action, is your decision and it's your money to take care.

And many gamblers don't see it and don't want to blame themselves. They all think that it's just this and that for any reason, if the outcome is good, they should be praised for it with their bets. But if the opposite happens and they've lost everything, it only means one thing to them and that's on how they should criticize themselves. Because taking responsibilities is being avoided by most people nowadays and even gamblers, we don't want to take accountability when we're losing money because we think that it should be on us. It's already a sign that person is an addicted gambler and don't want to get blamed for their own actions and decision making as they gamble.

Honestly, some people are naturally irresponsible and I categorize such people as individuals who shouldn't gamble because there's no way any gamblers will want to be profitable in gambling and won't take the blame if everything goes south. Which I believe is the personal step in controlling one's buzz aside from guidelines provided as a means to gamble profitably.

People who blame others for their mistake are those who are mostly gambling addict because they won't accept the major concept of the game which is the house is always favor in every game.

They are not looking at it as their fault but instead convincing themselve that it's someone who should be blame, pointing thier fingers as they don't want to stop and just wanted to continue playing, something that addiction can do, it's blinded your mind to please the lust and pleasure that you are aiming to achieved when you are in game or in sesssions.

If you can't control yourself then better not step foot into this venue, you'll regret it once you realize your mistake.

[junder]

Of course it's a scam. Go on and find me a casino that gives you better odds than the house? Go on and count how many casinos in this board are truly provably fair, and not just praying on idiots to try their games that are more than likely to be rigged (even more so than the odds being rigged against you, which is simply a fact when it comes to all forms of gambling where you play against the house).

No, it's not worth gambling with your hard earned money.

All operating casinos have the same goal, which is to make a profit, so it is natural that the chances of winning owned by the casino are greater than those of its players. This does not need to be debated because in my opinion no one can change this other than the casino owner himself, I don't think anyone can have a greater chance than the house, this is very unlikely, even impossible.

Gambling is uncertain, so don't do it excessively by betting all your hard-earned money. Because when you gamble just for fun and it's your lucky day, you will go home with a profit.

[bakasabo]

Hi guys let have your view on this questions because only real gamblers will understand what I mean?
Is Gambling with your hard earned money Worth it because I have come to the conclusion that gambling is a scam

Of course it's a scam. Go on and find me a casino that gives you better odds than the house? Go on and count how many casinos in this board are truly provably fair, and not just praying on idiots to try their games that are more than likely to be rigged (even more so than the odds being rigged against you, which is simply a fact when it comes to all forms of gambling where you play against the house).

No, it's not worth gambling with your hard earned money.

I think this is the first post here that someone openly claim that gambling is scam (which is strange since you promote gambling in your signature). Why do you think odds are an indicator of a scam? If one casino offer 1.5 on a favorite, but other gives 3, then second casino is a scam? What I think is that not paying out is the only way how can a casino scam a gambler. However, there are real reasons why honest casino will not pay out as well.

[eisen33]

They are not looking at it as their fault but instead convincing themselve that it's someone who should be blame, pointing thier fingers as they don't want to stop and just wanted to continue playing, something that addiction can do, it's blinded your mind to please the lust and pleasure that you are aiming to achieved when you are in game or in sesssions.

If you can't control yourself then better not step foot into this venue, you'll regret it once you realize your mistake.

I consider a scam to be everything where there are scammers who are aimed at robbing their victim. And when you decide to play gambling, there must be responsibility and an understanding that there are big risks, there are losses that you need to be prepared for. Gambling is not an easy task, I think that when they say that most players lose more than they win, this is true, but this does not mean that it is a scam.

[l3pox]

...On the other hand, this is the reason why an understanding of the concept of winning and losing in gambling must be possessed by a gambler, because then I think a gambler should not claim that they were cheated by the casino just because they lost.

That is something which is common to see within the world of gambling and also within the world of casinos, really. There are people who join in thinking they are going to undoubtedly make money in the mid or long term by gambling, and they are faced with the reality of consecutive losses the only coping mechanisms they can think of is either claiming the system is rigged against them or they just had a bad day (bad luck).

Those who claim the casino is consistently scamming them out their money usually do not have a clear idea on how house edge and the laws of probabilities actually work to begin with, it is rather unfortunate how ignorance can devolve into pure disappointment and rage against an entity with from the very beginning told all of us that we should consider all our deposits to be losses at the right moment they are sent to the wallet of the casino. 

you are correct
it's simple math in the end... the house will always keep and edge so if you play for long enough time you will end up losing all your money, if you play and get luck the best thing to do is step away and stop playing for a while

the thing is most lack the discipline to do so

[Futurexxx]

Hi guys let have your view on this questions because only real gamblers will understand what I mean?
Is Gambling with your hard earned money Worth it because I have come to the conclusion that gambling is a scam

Noo, stop saying that, gambling is not a scam even though the possibility of you losing is higher than the possibilities of you winning a bet, but regardless of anything, if you are actually gambling for fun, you wouldn't be saying this here because that's the essence of gambling, but by the look of things, you are gambling with the intention of making a living out of it, which is absolutely wrong, so I would advice that you look at it from the perspective of someone gambling for fun, that's when you will understand that it not a do or die affair

[Frankolala]

It's tough to realize that whatever action you take, it's your sole responsibilities and no one else should be blame from your action, is your decision and it's your money to take care.

And many gamblers don't see it and don't want to blame themselves. They all think that it's just this and that for any reason, if the outcome is good, they should be praised for it with their bets. But if the opposite happens and they've lost everything, it only means one thing to them and that's on how they should criticize themselves. Because taking responsibilities is being avoided by most people nowadays and even gamblers, we don't want to take accountability when we're losing money because we think that it should be on us. It's already a sign that person is an addicted gambler and don't want to get blamed for their own actions and decision making as they gamble.

Nobody love to incur losses when gambling, but the fact is that losses are inevitable and they occur more than winning. This is why a gambler should see the money that he is using to bet as paying to enjoy the game, so that he does not get emotional when he loses his bet but be happy with the outcome of his bet. Gambling is two sides, either you win or lose but some gamblers want to win without losing.

[Pandorak]

some math strategies and bankroll management will definitely help but I think the endgame is being aware of your emotions and knowing when to stop
this is the main thing of all the things.
luck helps but it's not enough to have luck only, you will also need skill at some point

I understand about this, that it is very difficult to know when we should quit the game, when winning instead of quitting, many of us prefer to continue the round, hoping that there will be more wins in the next round, this is greed that leads to destruction. Even in times of defeat we tend to think about increasing our deposit rather than taking a break to calm our minds and emotions.

Agree what you said, we must have a strategy, be it in the game, risk management or finance, in order to minimize risk, so that we know when to get out of the game.

[Dewi Aries]

They are not looking at it as their fault but instead convincing themselve that it's someone who should be blame, pointing thier fingers as they don't want to stop and just wanted to continue playing, something that addiction can do, it's blinded your mind to please the lust and pleasure that you are aiming to achieved when you are in game or in sesssions.

If you can't control yourself then better not step foot into this venue, you'll regret it once you realize your mistake.

I consider a scam to be everything where there are scammers who are aimed at robbing their victim. And when you decide to play gambling, there must be responsibility and an understanding that there are big risks, there are losses that you need to be prepared for. Gambling is not an easy task, I think that when they say that most players lose more than they win, this is true, but this does not mean that it is a scam.

Yup that's right, however assuming that gambling is a scam is a thought that will never seem reasonable, because it is clear from the start that defeat is part of the game besides the chance of winning, basically no one will ever want to give money to anyone for free, so it doesn't mean that casinos create all those games to give money to players for free, of course there must be consequences, there is no free lunch and as happens in the real world where you have to work and sweat a lot to get money.

So of course it really doesn't make sense to assume that gambling is a scam just because you lose, that's why we must first know and understand about how the activity you want to do is actually, the goal is so that you avoid various thoughts that lead to accusations.

[Hispo]

that's when you will understand that it not a do or die affair

To many people gambling is indeed a do or die affair though, that is why there are so many small casinos an betting agencies in the most economical repressed communities in developing countries, you know.
The more desperate common people are, they more likely They would be willing to test they luck and start to gamble or bet for the sake of being able to get more food onto the table for their family members.

It is a sad situation, there is no doubt about it, I am just pointing out the reality I have seen here in my country and how betting and gambling places started to proliferate during the harshest period of the national crisis here in my country.

Ideally, nobody has to see gambling as a do or die activity, but we do not like in an ideal world, and even those who are never supposed to gamble (because all they money they have are to be desired for food) do it anyways and there is no legal base or precedent to stopping them from doing such a thing. I less the self-exclude, which is unlikely they even consider.

[suzanne5223]

It's tough to realize that whatever action you take, it's your sole responsibilities and no one else should be blame from your action, is your decision and it's your money to take care.

And many gamblers don't see it and don't want to blame themselves. They all think that it's just this and that for any reason, if the outcome is good, they should be praised for it with their bets. But if the opposite happens and they've lost everything, it only means one thing to them and that's on how they should criticize themselves. Because taking responsibilities is being avoided by most people nowadays and even gamblers, we don't want to take accountability when we're losing money because we think that it should be on us. It's already a sign that person is an addicted gambler and don't want to get blamed for their own actions and decision making as they gamble.

Honestly, some people are naturally irresponsible and I categorize such people as individuals who shouldn't gamble because there's no way any gamblers will want to be profitable in gambling and won't take the blame if everything goes south. Which I believe is the personal step in controlling one's buzz aside from guidelines provided as a means to gamble profitably.

People who blame others for their mistake are those who are mostly gambling addict because they won't accept the major concept of the game which is the house is always favor in every game.

They are not looking at it as their fault but instead convincing themselve that it's someone who should be blame, pointing thier fingers as they don't want to stop and just wanted to continue playing, something that addiction can do, it's blinded your mind to please the lust and pleasure that you are aiming to achieved when you are in game or in sesssions.

If you can't control yourself then better not step foot into this venue, you'll regret it once you realize your mistake.

You are right about the mind of gambling-addicted people being blind which is what makes them please their lust. I can remember when I was a drinking and smoking addict. My mind is blind from seeing the side effects of what I am doing while it is open to the special feelings that come with the intoxication but I never blame someone for it and I can say that's what helped me.
Because of this, I said that gamblers who blame others for their addiction are irresponsible and will have a difficult time recovering.