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

[The Founding Titan]

Setting limits is easy, but maintaining discipline is difficult. In certain games, staring at a gaming screen can even trigger an excessive dopamine rush, which can last for days. This is where your mental toughness is tested: resisting the urge to return to the casino screen sooner than planned.
I wouldn't say this is easy for everyone to implement, depending on the type of gambling they enjoy.

Truthfully it's actually easier said than done, that's why people shouldn't just spout out motivations about wanting to stop or reduce to just weekends, life's doesn't work like that, you decision can only hold water if you actually back it up with discipline, if you can discipline yourself well enough to avoid gambling until it's weekends and then maintain over a couple of weeks then you might actually be able to sustain it as a habit, the chances of this succeeding depends entirely on the individual as different people have their different ways of being able to pull through difficult situations.

[Furball808]

I guess it can be difficult for some because not all of us work a 9-5 5x a week. Some of us have more flexibility and it can lead to more free time which allows for more time for gambling. Some people can insert gambling time even when they are working which is pretty dangerous depending on the job itself.

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 you’re really busy, it’s hard to even find time to gamble. Unless you want to forget about all your responsibilities and just gamble. Just remember your priorities and finish what’s supposed to be done before you gamble, Focus is key.

[Stormisover]

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 we are to see it that we should consider gambling on our free days, there some persons who's free days are mid week, so such person will not be gambling by weekend. some also does work shift so they will be able to gamble only on free days and not on days where they are not a particular time of the week just like the weekends you did suggested. It is actually very possible to gamble weekends as a control measure like you did suggested since it is considered as an activity for entertainment only because that is the time of the week we happen to see many gambler people have time to rest from their works and would want that entertainment and relaxation.

For some persons it will be hard to make such limitations meanwhile for some others, they may and will find it very easy to just do that moreover weekends are the time you have a whole lot of games to pick form, thereby availing you the variety with almost no limitation to the much you can pick with a further increase in your wining chances.

The convenience that should be very paramount as part of discipline in gambling should not be limited to days it should the convenience should be proportional to free times which could either comes in days, weeks or even months, the point is to play save and enjoy every moment to whenever you decided to gamble without any form of compulsion but as a value placed on convenience of your time that will not affect your other areas of living, I can't put myself in any pressure to gamble over weekends simply because their much game available if the weekend doesn't match with my current situation then the weekend games will pass without me gambling.

[Cryptmuster]

Gamblers feel more excitement if their favourite matches are going live on the weekends, why is that? Because the house and neighbourhood will be full of the owners presence, meaning the matches will be more interesting and not boring, match makers have this idea for fixing matches on the weekends too, they understand the game.

Many people works in the office or companies from Monday to Thursday and some from Monday to Friday, they will feel more relaxed and do whatever they want on the weekends, watch matches together with their families and friends or get on a casino and have a full blast, this way they will be able to be responsible about gambling, it is an advantage

This is most often the case for those who work Monday through Friday, but I don't see any difficulty in placing a bet in the evening after work on any day if there's a good match. On the other hand, I'd say it's a bad idea if you want to gamble every day, and if it's not just one bet but other games that can keep you busy for a few hours. If gambling is a pastime, I think limiting it to weekends might be the right decision, you don't need to dedicate too much time to a few bets.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Most people who don’t have a gambling problem are able to limit it to weekends only or when they are off work or at an event etc.

If you can’t control yourself and find you’re gambling excessively then it might be a good idea to seek help.

[leonair]

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?

Gambling is a lot of fun but many people use it as a source of income to get big wins. Gambling is not mainly used on weekends, it should be used when a person has free time and at that time he wants some indoor entertainment, then he can play gambling games for entertainment, but I don't know how many people gamble for such actual entertainment. Everyone has the intention that there will be a big win from here. So now gambling has become a place of income from entertainment.

[xenomorfo]

People are free to choose when and how they want to gamble, and that?s the reality of modern life some prefer weekends because that?s the only time they?re off work while others can spare a few hours every day to play a few rounds gambling platforms being available 24 hours a day make it easy for anyone to join whenever they want but that?s also where the danger starts because without self control it?s easy to get carried away.

Having a personal schedule is one of the best ways to stay disciplined it helps to treat gambling purely as entertainment rather than a daily habit just like reading a forum or watching a show setting limits keeps it fun and prevents emotional or financial stress it?s not about restricting freedom it?s about creating balance. Freedom always comes with responsibility everyone can choose what suits them best but those choices shouldn?t harm themselves or others in any way that?s why being mindful of time and budget while gambling is important you can still enjoy the fun of it while keeping your peace of mind and stability intact.

As a person who loves freedom, I can only agree with you.
But in some states, the state decides for you and I don't think that's right

Free will is very important, of course it cannot be applied to everything, you are not free to kill another person
However, personal freedom, if it does not harm others, is sacred to me.

[Mpamaegbu]

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?

For those who gamble casually, they can restrict days they gamble. These ones can set weekends for it. We can't say the same for those who see gambling as something that can lift them out of their current financial situation. These ones see gambling as a form of job and they participate in doing so on daily basis without ceasing.

Truth be told, it's good to gamble when one isn't under any form of work stress or fatigue. Weekends are therefore a great time for it, away from the preying eyes of work colleagues or employers.

[Kelvinid]

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?

Gambling is a lot of fun but many people use it as a source of income to get big wins. Gambling is not mainly used on weekends, it should be used when a person has free time and at that time he wants some indoor entertainment, then he can play gambling games for entertainment, but I don't know how many people gamble for such actual entertainment. Everyone has the intention that there will be a big win from here. So now gambling has become a place of income from entertainment.

In this case, gambling is no longer a fun thing for them but rather some kind of a job that they will have to do every day to make money (or lose). The more we think like this, the more we are bringing gambling to another level, and the more we ruin its purpose. In the end, to become responsible is not difficult if we carry the right mindset about gambling. But if we are into the opposite goal (getting rich), we will not just incur losses, but at the same time, we will make our gambling journey unhappy.

[liasbaa]

Gamblers feel more excitement if their favourite matches are going live on the weekends, why is that? Because the house and neighbourhood will be full of the owners presence, meaning the matches will be more interesting and not boring, match makers have this idea for fixing matches on the weekends too, they understand the game.

Many people works in the office or companies from Monday to Thursday and some from Monday to Friday, they will feel more relaxed and do whatever they want on the weekends, watch matches together with their families and friends or get on a casino and have a full blast, this way they will be able to be responsible about gambling, it is an advantage

This is most often the case for those who work Monday through Friday, but I don't see any difficulty in placing a bet in the evening after work on any day if there's a good match. On the other hand, I'd say it's a bad idea if you want to gamble every day, and if it's not just one bet but other games that can keep you busy for a few hours. If gambling is a pastime, I think limiting it to weekends might be the right decision, you don't need to dedicate too much time to a few bets.

I agree with you. It would be better for gamblers to make a habit of gambling on weekends if they do not want to get addicted. Most folk have to be busy for daily income and are naturally tired at the end of the day. Those people will need rest so that they can work again the next day. In some cases I prepare in advance to bet on important matches. I think gamblers can bet on any day if they have the intention of betting on sports. I personally avoid gambling every day and set a budget considering my financial capacity.

[BtcAnalyst1]

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?

In fact, gambling is s great entertainment community and it is actually something we have do on our free times, therefore without much  argument, I will definitely make it a week ends activity. As you might have observed, most games take place on the weekend, like football, basketball and others, they are usually played on the weekends and that is when we are supposed to meet friends for the funs. I think that weekend should be enough for every gambling activities even as a discipline gambler.

[masulum]

I agree with you. It would be better for gamblers to make a habit of gambling on weekends if they do not want to get addicted.

As far as able to control during sessions it can save from making deposit many times. But if that gambler betting on slot or crash game, and he not able to control himself, even just gamble only on weekend, still have the potential to gamble as much as possible even they experienced losses. For weekly betting, the most recomended is sport betting and choose only match from his favorite team/player. With this, he wouldn't breaking his limit and easier to control.

[justdimin]

I set a limit on the amount of money I can spend on gambling, but now there is completely unrestricted access to online betting platforms. In the past, I would often log into these platforms during work hours during small breaks, telling myself it was just to switch my focus. But it could easily pull me in and distract me from my main tasks. As a result, the planned assignments weren’t completed, and the time was essentially wasted. At one point, I became really angry with myself and decided to restrict my gambling time to weekends and only after my priority tasks were finished. Now I’m happy with this decision.

I would never recommend anyone to gamble while working because it will only distract us from our main work as well as from gambling. We can't really focus on both things. Our mind should be focused on just one work at a time so we can give our best. I would prefer gambling after coming from work so I can have my mind focused and not really think about any other work.

Mostly on weekends, I spend a significant amount of time gambling but that is because I love to gamble while making money. Gambling is more like a entertainment for me because I can enjoy the game and make my own predictions which can even make me get profits if I am correct. So this will challenge my brain and I will be way more interested in that specific game.

[Youngrebel]

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?

Is entertainment ment for weekends? You can choose to have a spared time out of your busy schedule to use just to ease off the stress of the entire days work and stress. Offcourse life can be very stressful and full of much hurdles. We go out to face different things and challenges on a daily basis. It is only fair that we look for ways to ease off the stress on a daily basic.  This will make us forget all the days troubles, enlightened and refreshed for a new day ahead. And enraging in gambling can Offcourse help you take your mind.off all the encounters you have had during the day.
So wether weekend or weekdays you are good to go.

[Bitcoin Smith]

Why not possible? Anyone who isn't addicted can do that without any problem.

Some of the users we see here made it as their regular habit to gamble almost everyday but you no need to be like that one, you can simply choose to gamble on your holidays and just go back to your normal boring life on Mondays.

[Ronsbit]

For me, gambling is just for fun, and I do that mostly at weekends when I am less busy. I do it on weekends to avoid distractions from work, business, and other activities that demand my full attention. Sometimes games can be time-consuming and make one lose focus on what they are doing, so this is why I prefer to play games during the weekends, so that I know I don't have much worries about work and my games while I relax and do my things as it pleases me.

I believe it is best known to those that are fully occupied within the week, as they might not be chance to even gamble as there are lots of activities within the week. They do gamble only at most free weekends or most times that they are really on vacation. It is quite well that, no matter how interesting it is for you to gamble and you have fully stocked of activities, the mindset of gambling will be erased out, as you need to cover up those things you are supposed to do.
Most persons you will find, gambling at anytime, are doing it because to them, gambling is not something that do entertain them, it is what they do and they can not do with gambling, these are the ones that are addicted to it and that is just the simple truth.

Some are clear cases of addiction, while some are a thing of occupation. Do you know that some people take gambling as their job occupation? They spend time and hours at the betting office, while those online spend time with their gadgets playing games, just to make sure they get something out of the games they play. These sets of people spend quality time playing games because they do it for a living, while the other categories of gamblers are working class or the business class, who spend little time only when they are free or less busy at weekends.

[Rufsilf]

It’s not really a problem, and it can be possible. If we only get more free time during the weekend, then why not? It’s our choice anyway. It’s not about restricting ourselves from gambling but about learning how to manage it properly.

However, this never says that we are safe from overspending. It might happen that we spend more than the usual amount we spend. Because most of the time, when we have long free hours dedicated to gambling, we have more possibilities to spend more. Instead of keeping gambling as a simple form of entertainment, I’m worried that changing our schedule might actually become the start of addiction.

You can restrict yourself to weekends only, but then you may end up playing the whole day and spending much more than you wanted. So I think that you should not limit the days you play, but set a money limit you want to use for playing. Let it be a weekly limit and divide it by the number of days you want to play. This way you can play whenever you want, and it does not matter whether it is only weekends or not, but you will not exceed the limit you set.

I hope that will happen, unlike my friend who ended up in addiction. But I have to say that setting a limit is quite difficult if you have a lot of free time, especially if you are facing your computer the whole day. I'd see many gamblers struggling with it, and I realized that it is better not to make our weekend a gambling session. We better try doing it every day, at least we have limited time as well. Or not just to focus our minds on gambling at all, and this is possible if we make our lives busy with sports or other activities.

[masulum]

I hope that will happen, unlike my friend who ended up in addiction. But I have to say that setting a limit is quite difficult if you have a lot of free time, especially if you are facing your computer the whole day. I'd see many gamblers struggling with it, and I realized that it is better not to make our weekend a gambling session. We better try doing it every day, at least we have limited time as well. Or not just to focus our minds on gambling at all, and this is possible if we make our lives busy with sports or other activities.

If someone thinking difficult to set a limit for gambling, the only way he can do with locking wallet such as converted to staking USDT for several period. If dont want to staking crypto, the only way just stay away from mobile banking or let family to handle money. In the past I sent all of my money to my wife to prevent me betting with no control, this is works for me.

[jostorres]

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 we treat gambling as an entertainment that sure, we can limit it just to weekends where we can chill poolside having a chill bear and watching the game to enjoy our bet. This can be done only on weekends to relax our mind and we can refrain from gambling on weekdays. This will make gambling as one of our relaxing partner but not a habit so this can be a better way to gamble for fun and have profits in the meanwhile without actually thinking about the profits.

It might be hard but can be beneficial to train our mind in doing so. We all know that excessive gambling is quite dangerous so practicing to gamble only on weekends can be considered as a good practice.

[junder]

Is entertainment ment for weekends? You can choose to have a spared time out of your busy schedule to use just to ease off the stress of the entire days work and stress. Offcourse life can be very stressful and full of much hurdles. We go out to face different things and challenges on a daily basis. It is only fair that we look for ways to ease off the stress on a daily basic.  This will make us forget all the days troubles, enlightened and refreshed for a new day ahead. And enraging in gambling can Offcourse help you take your mind.off all the encounters you have had during the day.
So wether weekend or weekdays you are good to go.

We all need entertainment, as going through the day, especially when working in an office, can be stressful due to work pressure. One solution is to find entertainment. The choice of entertainment depends on the individual, as not everyone chooses to gamble; some choose other activities like traveling, watching movies, or other activities. Therefore, gambling can be considered a form of entertainment if done only once a week and with strict discipline. This way, significant losses or addiction are avoided. However, many people gamble undisciplinedly, resulting in significant losses.