If gambling is just entertainment, can you limit it to weekends only?

[viljy]

We can play on weekends or on Wednesdays or only in September... It all depends on the person's will. And of course, it also depends on the availability of money. If observing such temporary self-restrictions is incredibly difficult for a person, then he already has a gambling addiction, perhaps in a mild initial form. This means that such a person must necessarily observe self-restraint, just to prevent his weakness. Because any addiction does not bring anything good to a person.

[junder]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?
Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

I personally believe this can only be done on weekends, because if we talk about free time, we probably have free time every day. I've rarely gambled lately. When I was determined to improve, I would gamble a maximum of three times a week. But now I only do it on weekends, and even then, I do it occasionally because I'm no longer addicted, so I understand the concept of gambling just for fun.

And if I've succeeded in gambling only on weekends, perhaps the most difficult thing is not stopping when I win or lose. Sometimes I forget to stop when I win, even though it's actually making me a profit. But when I lose, I tell myself not to prolong it.

[Mahanton]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?
Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

I personally believe this can only be done on weekends, because if we talk about free time, we probably have free time every day. I've rarely gambled lately. When I was determined to improve, I would gamble a maximum of three times a week. But now I only do it on weekends, and even then, I do it occasionally because I'm no longer addicted, so I understand the concept of gambling just for fun.

And if I've succeeded in gambling only on weekends, perhaps the most difficult thing is not stopping when I win or lose. Sometimes I forget to stop when I win, even though it's actually making me a profit. But when I lose, I tell myself not to prolong it.

Limiting gambling to weekends is possible but only if the person has a strong sense of control and discipline gambling as entertainment should ideally fit into your free time just like watching a movie or going out with friends it should not interfere with your work rest or responsibilities so restricting it to weekends can make it more enjoyable and safer. However this is easier said than done because the moment you start to win or lose regularly the urge to play again grows stronger some people find it difficult to wait until the weekend and end up gambling during the week too that’s when it starts to become a habit rather than entertainment.

To make it work you have to create structure set a clear boundary like only betting on saturday night games or limiting your balance for the week if you lose it early you wait until the next week this helps stop impulsive decisions and gives your brain time to reset from the thrill of gambling. Also weekends naturally carry a more relaxed mood you have time to analyze bets enjoy the game and walk away without rushing that’s the healthy balance gambling should have the key is to treat it as something extra not something essential when it starts taking space in your weekdays it’s no longer just for fun it’s becoming dependency so yes weekend gambling is possible but only for those who can stay disciplined about it.

[Fortify]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?
Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

It seems like an obvious question and most people would naturally gamble on weekends as that is their free time. If you're doing anything every day there is a good chance you're addicted to an unhealthy degree and probably want to cut back on it. The trouble is when you've reached the point of addiction it is extremely hard to pull back and you have seemingly lost that ability to control yourself so you might need to cut it off completely for a long time until that control returns

[Rashlyowl]

I gamble just during weekends and that is not all the time but like 2 or 3 times in 4 weeks, but sometimes it can be all weekends throughout the month. I like to call it fun when gambling because I am not doing it in a way it can cause me any problems, both financially and health wise.

Some people can still gamble during weekdays and still have fun if they are using small amount of money on it.

I also apply this method when gambling. The essence of gambling is as a form of entertainment in my spare time, a way to relieve the burdens of life. I can feel the burdens of life disappear for a moment when I gamble. My focus in gambling isn't on achieving big wins, but on the joy & excitement of gambling. For me, it feels like I'm releasing the burdens of life. It may sound ridiculous, but that's how I feel.

[Sonia_123]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?
Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

Entertainment is not meant for on only weekends, it is a daily affairs and that is why gambling can't be channelled to only weekends, we have workers that are always off work within the week who are also gamblers, do we now say they shouldn't gamble or have fun as they wish, also some games are played within the week not weekend, we have being given freedom to live our lives the way we want it and so gambling should not be limited or restricted but be free to everyone at any point in time.

[hedgeh0g]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?
Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

It seems like an obvious question and most people would naturally gamble on weekends as that is their free time. If you're doing anything every day there is a good chance you're addicted to an unhealthy degree and probably want to cut back on it. The trouble is when you've reached the point of addiction it is extremely hard to pull back and you have seemingly lost that ability to control yourself so you might need to cut it off completely for a long time until that control returns

Gambling on weekends happens because players want to unwind after a hard week and everyday problems. But how exactly this happens matters. For example, if a player gambles with alcohol and has no intention of controlling risks or their emotional behavior and constantly loses, then of course, one might say they may have an addiction. But if I don't play every weekend, but only when I see opportunities or good odds, while maintaining my strategy and controlling my emotions, then I don't think I have an addiction. Furthermore, it's important to limit your losses per game, so it's important to turn off the game on time.

[MRY]

Gambling on weekends happens because players want to unwind after a hard week and everyday problems. But how exactly this happens matters. For example, if a player gambles with alcohol and has no intention of controlling risks or their emotional behavior and constantly loses, then of course, one might say they may have an addiction. But if I don't play every weekend, but only when I see opportunities or good odds, while maintaining my strategy and controlling my emotions, then I don't think I have an addiction. Furthermore, it's important to limit your losses per game, so it's important to turn off the game on time.

Gambling without being serious can be enjoyed and this is possible by controlling and having a rational thought. establish loss limits, feeling watch, and select an appropriate time to play in order to avoid gluttony. When all decisions are made consciously, they are all considered more calculated and enjoyable. It avoids spontaneous behaviours as well that may damage money or relationship. We could control and at the same time have a form of entertainment and not be stressed about gambling but rather make it light and fun.

[Awaklara]

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?

When you are free from work and your family is already asleep, you have some free time. We can call it time to rest. But spending a few minutes or an hour to place bets or access a casino from your phone can also be done. 
If it's to access a land-based casino, a person would definitely need to genuinely set aside their time. But for an online casino, it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. 
It would indeed be better to allocate a specific time for gambling. Because the more often you gamble, in my opinion, it is not the enjoyment that is gained. Instead, it could become increasingly stressful.

[Antotena]

I also apply this method when gambling. The essence of gambling is as a form of entertainment in my spare time, a way to relieve the burdens of life. I can feel the burdens of life disappear for a moment when I gamble. My focus in gambling isn't on achieving big wins, but on the joy & excitement of gambling. For me, it feels like I'm releasing the burdens of life. It may sound ridiculous, but that's how I feel.

This will have different meaning to different people because we are not even the same people with same free time. Person like me that has been away from morning and coming back home it's almost night here will now say I want to gamble now, unless I want to give money to casino for free, I should not be gambling unless it's weekend. I can gamble comfortably on Friday because it is a short day, I have the whole of Saturday and Sundays and then become busy again from Monday again, the loop never stop.

What I will not advice people is gambling when you are at work, whether it's office work or work that has to do with PC, reason is that I don't know if this common globally, companies dislike when you are very hardcore gambler, they can sack you anytime. If you belong to a financing department and you gamble, know for sure you are not getting work in that department, I have experience this in some companies, only gamble at free time when nobody is around you.

[Dickiy]

It should be possible. Basically, entertainment is something we always want, but everyone usually knows when they need it. The key is not to force it, and to do it only when they have the time.

This means that if we truly view gambling as entertainment, then limiting it shouldn't be a problem, just like we treat other forms of normal entertainment, like going on vacation every month or other forms of entertainment.

If, for example, a gambler gambles every day, even all the time, I think it's safe to say they're addicted. This means they're not using gambling as entertainment but rather as a way to earn money.

[Agbamoni]

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

Most league matches are played during the weekend. That is when I bet, not only on the weekend but also during times when there is actually a comfortable match for me to bet on.

Your topic content is directly pointed to casino players. Those who spend time playing slots, roulette, and crash games. It is advisable, they should only spend their free time gambling, not the time meant for work.   

[LeyMonte]

If it is considered for entertainment on weekends then it will depend on the time of a person. It is not enough to play this casino game alone, every person has to do various things in their daily life. I personally try to play the game if I get time between my work and on holidays. It is never limited to weekends but if I have two days off in a week, the chances of playing the game on those two days are more and from my point of view, I play more games then. Holidays are the best days to play the casino for how much enjoyment. If it is not for addiction but for enjoyment then I think it is best to choose the time during holidays and leisure to play the casino.

[Lannakosa]

It is not necessary for me to limit myself only to weekends because I can place a bet during the week, like I did now when Ukraine played against Iceland, and on the weekend I will most likely place a bet on Real. So I place bets rarely, I do not think about limiting them only to weekends, I can place a bet during the week, and I also can avoid making bets for several weeks if I cannot find a good one.

[Bluedrem]

I never see gambling as a form of entertainment. Maybe gamblers initially enter gambling for entertainment but once they get addicted to it, many times it is seen that they start spending most of the day gambling and this can stop their income. As a result, they start falling into financial trouble. A person basically gambles to win at gambling. I will tell those who say they are gambling for fun, can you really quit gambling after having fun? In the afternoon, most gamblers will answer no because if someone enters gambling even for fun, then once it becomes an addiction, they cannot get out of it.

[Stable090]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?

That’s when we are really suppose to be gambling, if you want to gamble, you are suppose to do that during your off time. I see no reason why you should be gambling during your work time. If you are planning to gamble, then do that after your work hour. I do gamble mostly whenever am back from my work, so mostly I gamble in the evening time.

Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

We all are completely different, and we all have schedule for things which we do. We might be gambling for fun, and still gamble everyday, not necessarily until you gamble during the weekend before it shows that you are treating gambling as entertainment. You can decide to gamble whenever you are free.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

If am free only during the weekend, then I can decide to gamble by then alone, I gamble whenever am free and I want to gamble, I don’t have any specific time which I do gamble.

[Donk1]

I believe it all depends on the person's way of life how he or she schedule their daily activities. Because for me it's much more better you gamble anytime you fill the urge to win  Like you said it's all about entertainment .It's more like you telling a child to avoid TV and read their books until weekends even when he or she goes to school for a complete week. No it's wrong. For me  the child has the right to have fun by watching TV entertainment, even if it's for 2 hours before bed time it's still something. However if you say weekends yes, that might actually work for most gamble's because not everyone has free time on weekends. That's just it.

[rachael9385]

I gamble just during weekends and that is not all the time but like 2 or 3 times in 4 weeks, but sometimes it can be all weekends throughout the month. I like to call it fun when gambling because I am not doing it in a way it can cause me any problems, both financially and health wise.

Some people can still gamble during weekdays and still have fun if they are using small amount of money on it.

As long as you are doing it moderately and in a way that doesn't affect your finances then you are good. You can even gamble during the week if you are disciplined this is nothing to worry about. There are people that gamble only on the weekends and still gamble irresponsibly, so it's not really about when you gamble, its about how you gamble, this is what makes sure you don't gwt affected

[Powerjumboo]

if we really treat gambling as entertainment, something we do in our free time, shouldn’t it be only during our days off?
Like instead of playing every day, maybe it makes more sense to gamble only on weekends.

Can you actually do that? Or once you’re into betting, is it hard to limit it to weekends only?
How you guys handle this?

If gambling can be accepted as entertainment, then gambling can be used as desired. Now that I have accepted gambling as entertainment, I can use gambling as I wish. If I want to gamble every day, I will gamble once a week, that will be the case, and if I want to gamble once a day, that will be the case, and if I want to gamble several times a day, that is also possible, that is also accepted as entertainment. So when a person accepts gambling as entertainment and uses a very small budget for gambling, then he can use gambling as he wishes.

[kawetsriyanto]

If gambling can be accepted as entertainment, then gambling can be used as desired. Now that I have accepted gambling as entertainment, I can use gambling as I wish.

What's your point? You gamble with no limit because you gamble as you wish? 
IMO, when you gamble for entertainment purpose, you won't gamble excessively. You only spend small money for fun only. It doesn't mean you gamble as you wish. But you gamble with no any target and no any pressure.

If I want to gamble every day, I will gamble once a week, that will be the case, and if I want to gamble once a day, that will be the case, and if I want to gamble several times a day, that is also possible, that is also accepted as entertainment.

It means you don't have a fixed gambling pattern. Sure, it is up to you. You can gamble daily, weekly, or monthly. However, I think people who gamble for fun, they probably won't gamble in a daily basis. CMIIW