What do gamblers have in common?

[mcdouglasx]

We always talk about addictions, about how to gamble to achieve better results, but the topic of what goes through the mind of a healthy gambler is almost never touched upon.

Healthy gamblers are the majority. I wonder if there's something we all have in common that keeps us on the right path and never oversteps our limits.

Perhaps it has something to do with the time we dedicate to gambling, whether we do it for fun, or even if we have other things that take up most of our free time, like family, sports, exercise, or spending time with the people we love.

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

[khiholangkang]

Gambling for me is merely an alternative way to seek enjoyment in this world. Of course, as people grow older, they prioritize other aspects of life over gambling, whether it be family, career, or other activities.
However, one common trait shared by responsible gamblers is that they limit the time they spend on gambling, making it one part of their life but not the priority in living it. 

When I watch and play soccer as a hobby, I naturally set aside time each month for gambling in a few sessions spread out over the week.

[red4slash]

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

Keeping myself busy with other activities is something I always do so that my mind doesn’t constantly focus on gambling, and it’s been quite successful.

I sometimes play games, especially MOBA games, even though this can also have the same effect because I sometimes lose track of time, but it does help me forget about gambling.
This might not be the best approach, but by limiting my gambling activities, there are certainly some changes because my life isn’t solely fixated on gambling anymore.

Doing other things like spending time with family when I have a bit of free time from work is also a very useful option, especially since I’m the only one in my family who gambles. This also helps me, as my life was too monotonous from doing the same things every day.

[alani123]

I am sure the way gamblers judge the health of their activity are indicative of each person's life experiences but surely not showcasing the whole picture. The thing everyone must hold high with gambling is setting up some limits and sticking to them.

If you don't have a support network around you, people to speak, go out with and have fun, then you should prioritize that instead of gambling. Spend some money going out, buying drinks perhaps, starting activities and trying to make some friendships.

[Mindyspace]

I believe that what keeps a gamer healthy is precisely having other priorities that take up space in life. When there are more important things, like family, friendships, or even activities that bring personal satisfaction, gaming ends up in its rightful place: a form of leisure. Perhaps the secret lies in knowing how to balance one's time and not letting it become the sole source of pleasure. But does this balance come more from individual discipline or from the support of those around us?

[uneng]

Gamblers have in common the fact they want the best results for themselves. They want to profit, to thrive, so they can become wealthy and financially independent individuals. It's an instinct of self-preservation, survival and egocentrism.

What differs gamblers is that not all of them will use the same methods to reach that goal they have in common. Therefore, some of them will achieve exactly opposite results they would like to. That is the case of addicted gamblers who end in ruin, although they were aiming success.

[Bright0515]

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

Everyone have important things they do with their time and most importantly, gambling might not be included in major people activities which they focus on. If I'm right gamble I will spend my free time doing it online or when I don't have anything important to do at that time. If I have important things to do I will not gamble until I'm done doing what I am doing. Thing that can make a gambler not to watch the champions League final might be job activity, families affairs  or conflicts because a regular soccer lover will love to watch other part of the championship games and will want to miss the final.

[Merit.s]

When you only gamble in your leisure time and have a gambling budget with a time limit for your gambling activities, you will not be addicted. It's when you see gambling as a means of income and you are after profits, is when you will get addicted unknown to you.

I don’t gamble that much because of my busy schedule at work. I love chilling out with my friends on go on a walk when I am less busy.

[JunaidAzizi]

Actually, you just shed light on the right thing. I have seen more posts about addiction and related issues, but very rarely do I see discussions about responsible and healthy gamblers. In my view, healthier gamblers treat gambling as an option, they do not set their whole day around the bets, scores, or odds. They perform many other activities, just like I do gardening, spending time with family and friends, as they are more important for me and for the peace I need for my mind. That's the way I think, and I am fairly sure that responsible gamblers can also agree with me.

[Nwada001]

Healthy gamblers are the majority. I wonder if there's something we all have in common that keeps us on the right path and never oversteps our limits.

That thing which we have in common is discipline. Every gambler that can boast of being responsible is very determined and has enough discipline to never break the rules that they set to follow during gambling. If the person is not disciplined, then they can never be a responsible gambler. It's all a matter of personality too and how we individually handle things on our own aside from when we are gambling.

[Floxynice]

We always talk about addictions, about how to gamble to achieve better results, but the topic of what goes through the mind of a healthy gambler is almost never touched upon.

Healthy gamblers are the majority. I wonder if there's something we all have in common that keeps us on the right path and never oversteps our limits.

The one thing all gamblers have in common, both responsible and irresponsible gamblers is the desire to win. Every gambler wants to win, including those who claim they are gambling for fun. Show me one gambler who doesn't love winning

The only thing which makes them different is how they go about winning. Some gamblers chase winning until they end up addicted or faced with some  gambling problems. Other gamblers which we call "healthy gamblers" gamble moderately with the hope of winning. When the win comes, they take it and when it doesn't come, they let it go without trying to be greedy or chase losses.

[Fiatless]

What do gamblers have in common?

The majority of gamblers in my area are sports lovers.  So it is common to see us in restaurants,  hotels, or viewing centres watching games.

When we are out there watching these games, it is usual to see few bottles of drinks on our table. We spend our leisure time hanging out and discussing games while drinking.

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

Going to work to earn money is more important than gambling. Spending quality time with my family after a long time absence is also better than gaming. I also enjoy travelling to new locations than gambling.

[Patikno]

We always talk about addictions, about how to gamble to achieve better results, but the topic of what goes through the mind of a healthy gambler is almost never touched upon.

Healthy gamblers are the majority. I wonder if there's something we all have in common that keeps us on the right path and never oversteps our limits.

Perhaps it has something to do with the time we dedicate to gambling, whether we do it for fun, or even if we have other things that take up most of our free time, like family, sports, exercise, or spending time with the people we love.

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

I think almost everyone, especially gamblers has ever stopped gambling or betting for something more important, such as having to attend to family matters, doing something productive, experiencing an urgent situation, and so on. Personally, I have stopped gambling because I suddenly had to do something more important. There was even an incident where I was gambling while hanging out with friends, but I was forced to stop because one of my family members asked me for help, so I had to go home. I have also experienced something similar when I forgot about a promise I had to do something with a friend. So, I think there are so many reasons for every gambler, and some of the ones I mentioned are things I have experienced. The bottom line is, no matter what happens, we must prioritize the most important one.

[rachael9385]

We always talk about addictions, about how to gamble to achieve better results, but the topic of what goes through the mind of a healthy gambler is almost never touched upon.

Healthy gamblers are the majority. I wonder if there's something we all have in common that keeps us on the right path and never oversteps our limits.

Perhaps it has something to do with the time we dedicate to gambling, whether we do it for fun, or even if we have other things that take up most of our free time, like family, sports, exercise, or spending time with the people we love.

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

I prioritize My family and job over gambling, a lot of gamblers that are responsible have the same thing in common. Only irresponsible gamblers or those that are addicted to it value gambling more than these things that are actually important. This is the reason why they end up losing everything because they lack self control and discipline. Another thing that gamblers have in common is watching football games , this is something a lot of us do especially during that weekends

[danherbias07]

I play console games whenever I am bored with gambling. Yeah, there are times it is repeatable that you will get sick of it. When you feel that, it's best to do something else.

Now, when it comes to what we have in common, on why we are smart gamblers. I think it's because the majority of gamblers lived in the 80s and the 90s, which was an era of discipline. We know how difficult it is to get money, and we know how important it is, which is why we don't spend too much time in gambling, which could ruin our financial system.

[bitbollo]

I think that most of gamblers have clearly limit and expectations about gambling. Mostly know very well that they cannot become rich from this activity.
Mostly know also that gambling is potential dangerous in certain situation (like people gambling life savings or gambling while on drugs).
Some researches explained that some users are at risk of addiction not only with gambling but also other things. Mabe this issue could arise with gambling or maybe with alcohol.
However there are many common aspects like you can identify something with people using crypto for gambling and so on.
It's easy create "clusters" of data...

[salad daging]

I think almost everyone, especially gamblers has ever stopped gambling or betting for something more important, such as having to attend to family matters, doing something productive, experiencing an urgent situation, and so on. Personally, I have stopped gambling because I suddenly had to do something more important. There was even an incident where I was gambling while hanging out with friends, but I was forced to stop because one of my family members asked me for help, so I had to go home. I have also experienced something similar when I forgot about a promise I had to do something with a friend. So, I think there are so many reasons for every gambler, and some of the ones I mentioned are things I have experienced. The bottom line is, no matter what happens, we must prioritize the most important one.

Quitting gambling? Family, work, business, or other productive activities cannot be abandoned because they are more important than gambling even if gambling is going well at the moment, one should stop immediately without hesitation.

I do not want to prioritize gambling for any reason it should only be a form of entertainment during free time and should be done on weekends so that family needs remain a priority.

Unless they are chronic gamblers who prioritize gambling, but it seems that for most people, family is what matters most.

[Mrbluntzy]

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

When am not gambling, am either studying and focusing on my education because it's something I can not trade for gambling or sport matches. Assuming the champions League final is played during my exam period, I will miss out because I would have to read and prepare for my exam without letting the fixture or the desire to bet be a distraction for me. What gamblers have in common is losses and wins, apart from losses and wins, every gambler have their ways of life with something they prioritize more than gambling while to some gamblers their priority is gambling.

[joniboini]

I think the number of studies that talk about addiction usually shows that if you do the opposite of what an addicted gambler does, then the risk of getting addicted is lower. For example, they don't use gambling as a means to pay their monthly bills, which is not that hard to grasp imo.

Culture also plays an important part, I guess. If you live in a society where you can gamble your money for sports betting easily, the number of people who encourage you to stop betting ridiculous amounts of money isn't small either. Besides, I don't think we can judge objectively whether we're a healthy gambler or not if the indicator isn't clear (unless you're clearly play games for once a month, for example).

[Lanatsa]

We always talk about addictions, about how to gamble to achieve better results, but the topic of what goes through the mind of a healthy gambler is almost never touched upon.

Healthy gamblers are the majority. I wonder if there's something we all have in common that keeps us on the right path and never oversteps our limits.

Perhaps it has something to do with the time we dedicate to gambling, whether we do it for fun, or even if we have other things that take up most of our free time, like family, sports, exercise, or spending time with the people we love.

As a general dynamic, I'd like to know what you do when you're not gambling. I mean, I don't expect you to tell me about your life. The question is more focused on: What activity you do is above gambling? I mean, something you prioritize in your life more than gambling, or what you like to do. What would make you stop watching the Champions League final, for example?

I think almost everyone, especially gamblers has ever stopped gambling or betting for something more important, such as having to attend to family matters, doing something productive, experiencing an urgent situation, and so on. Personally, I have stopped gambling because I suddenly had to do something more important. There was even an incident where I was gambling while hanging out with friends, but I was forced to stop because one of my family members asked me for help, so I had to go home. I have also experienced something similar when I forgot about a promise I had to do something with a friend. So, I think there are so many reasons for every gambler, and some of the ones I mentioned are things I have experienced. The bottom line is, no matter what happens, we must prioritize the most important one.

Healthy gamblers understand that entertainment has its limits, they do not chase losses or feel pressure to play, instead they see it as a small part of life, when fun ends or when responsibilities call they can walk away without regret, this makes gambling less dangerous and more manageable. Many of them also set their own rules without even realizing it, like deciding how much money to use, how much time to spend, or when to stop, these simple habits protect them from crossing into harmful behavior, it is more about discipline than luck.

They also keep their minds occupied with other priorities, hobbies, work, studies, family events, sports, or even just relaxing in peace, having many things to do means gambling never becomes the center of life, it stays as just one choice among many. In the end healthy gambling is not about denying the activity, it is about knowing its place, once a person keeps it in the background and focuses on the real values of life, gambling never becomes a problem, it remains just another form of leisure.

It is also important that many of them accept losses quickly, they do not dwell on losing or try to win it back immediately, they know gambling is chance and treat money lost as the cost of entertainment, this mindset keeps them safe from chasing losses.