Gambling is just for fun

[Przemax]

Gambling is fun… at some point it is fun. If you win you have a rush of positivity.

Fun can be dangerous as well.

Gamblers seeks that rush of adrenaline they have used to have while playing. They need to bet more and more to get the same enjoyment from the game as they have used to before.

What I am trying to say is if gambling is your only form of entertainment it can easily turn into your whole life and you make rationalisions to make it more serious of a matter than it really is.

Everything in moderation.

[Olatundespo]

That is very serious warning since you are correct that gambling must be fun and taking it too much as way of making money is sure way of leading to sadness. When gambling stops to be entertaining and begins to put money problem where losses are seen as danger to your savings and frustration at uselessness of chasing losses, it becomes not healthy challenge to mind with help of IQ and statistics but mind danger that leads to worry and possible addiction. Thus, best way of having healthy relationship with betting is to make sure that gambling is fun and money that is lost is thought of as fun cost.

I've come to similar conclusions after reading dozens of stories about gamblers and bettors. The relationship between people and gambling isn't just about money or pleasure; it's all of these things at once. Initially, the gambler has fun, then they see profits or losses, and only in the very long term do they realize that money is just a resource that allows them to stay in the game as long as possible. But this is the very last stage, when the gambler needs urgent help. Because such avoidance of the real world is very costly. Therefore, it's best not to treat gambling as a source of income, and also not to spend too much time in this colorful world.

As long as you have money, you can gamble, which means spending money for entertainment. This idea may not initially sink in with gamblers because they see gambling as just for entertainment. After gambling regularly they start to understand the stages of profit or loss and how it actually affects gamblers. It is better not to see it as a source of income, but if you can play with discipline and self control, then it is not wrong to take risks to earn money. In reality gamblers do not gamble just for entertainment.

[Scarlett_23]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

A person who can remain calm when he loses or wins while gambling will enjoy his game. That is, he is playing as a hobby. But those who show aggressive attitude when they lose and repeatedly make suicidal decisions have uncontrolled gambling and they consider it as a means of earning. In this way, they slowly move towards addiction. When the addiction consumes them to the fullest extent, they gradually move away from living a normal life.

[Queen uloma]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

I totally agree with you, that gambling is for fun but many of us don't still understand, they feel they can conquer poverty through gambling, for me I don't believe so, while some people think they can make their source of income through gambling, instead of them to face reality and work hard, they're busy spending time on gambling, this alone can lead them to depression, some even go extra mind to commit suicide, because of frustration, for me I will say that, anyone that want to gamble should use his or her sense.

[Kelward]

The true facts of gambling is the mindset, some did not really see gambling as a fun, they see it as a true medium of investment, that's mean if they invest in gambling they can possibly win a huge amount of returns which can change their life overnight, while some people really see it as a fun where they can only put in their spare money that if possible they lose, it becomes no problem to them, as a football lover the possibility of gambling always lying on the mindset, I think it should always be a fun, that's helps you have the ability of controlling your emotions or feelings towards gamble settings.

Once you are treating gambling as some sort of investment, you, as the gambler, are already lost. You will be dealing with your emotions, and every now and then, as each time you lose your stake, your mood will be ruined because what you staked is like someone who is making some investment. Gambling should never be pictured from that perspective if the gambler wants to have peace of mind.

Gambling is different things to different gamblers and what it is to you as a gambler is how it will affect your mood, if you gamble for fun it'll be entertaining but if you're gambling as a job you'll be apprehensive. Seeing gambling as an investment is one of the biggest mistakes any gambler can make, you cannot put your money into something that you don't know if you can be profitable in the next 1 year. If you research about gamblers you will understand that most of them lose more than what they win so the probability of being lucky enough to win more than loses is slim.

[sompitonov]

Gambling is different things to different gamblers and what it is to you as a gambler is how it will affect your mood, if you gamble for fun it'll be entertaining but if you're gambling as a job you'll be apprehensive. Seeing gambling as an investment is one of the biggest mistakes any gambler can make, you cannot put your money into something that you don't know if you can be profitable in the next 1 year. If you research about gamblers you will understand that most of them lose more than what they win so the probability of being lucky enough to win more than loses is slim.

However, players are usually divided into those who play for fun and those who use every possible means to increase their EV, such as professionals. They can certainly enjoy the game and have fun, because they'll also stream their games and increase their win rate through donations on Twitch, for example. All of this matters in the long run. I don't consider myself a professional, but that doesn't mean I won't strive to win and have fun. I want to get the most out of the game, and that's in terms of the emotions I experience. In any case, there are many more players who play for fun than anyone else.

[Adams0001]

There are realities behind everything or will say every activity in which individual engage themselves into, day in, day out, the major reason gambling was created, was for fun and entertainment but the modern day gambling has been redefined, is not as though there are no persons gambling for fun, there are many people still gambling for that purpose but it can't be compared to those gambling for profit or returns, whether anyone is gambling for fun or for profit, what every gambler should see as the major thing is gambling responsibly, although i agree with you that if gambling was just for fun alone, there wouldn't have been much gamblers as we see today, the force of attraction here is the returns, even though we know it not guaranteed, atleast the hope it gives sometimes is unimaginable.

Most people see gambling as a way to generate profits they didn't see it as a fun but a place that they will be getting better returns, and that is why they have alot of gamblers and making them to be addicted because if gambling is introduced as a fun I don't think they will have people that will become addicted and what I no is that since you have put your money and bet for first time and you bet for the second time again, that means you are betting for profits not for fun again because when you have stake an you lose your money you won't try to bet again because you're losing in it so you will not be interested again but since you are chasing wining you won't try to leave it because you always bet to get huge returns.

[finaleshot2016]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

Well, gambling is subjective, it depends on what the person thinks about it but there are correct forms of gambling which what you've said, gambling is for fun. Gambling is used for entertainment and as a recreational activity, not a way to gain money because gambling has a 50-50 chance, either you win or lose. They always think that a jackpot might happen soon that's why they keep gambling without any calculated risks, this is where poor decision making happens, and that's the reason why there are many lives ruined because of gambling. They feel that gambling is the solution to their problems, but they didn't know it'll be another problem if not played well, it requires a lot of factors like self-control, risk management and budget for gambling only.

[YOSHIE]

So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

You can define various kinds of people who go to gamble, for fun, one way and so on, you need to understand that every time you enter the gambling arena you will be sued and deal with money, regardless of what will happen next, depression, madness, despair and so on.

So gamble if you can afford to lose, meaning I gamble means I have dropped my money along the way, if you can think like that of course you will not be shaken in whatever way you are but enjoy gambling.

[Localhostspeed]

I totally agree with you, that gambling is for fun but many of us don't still understand, they feel they can conquer poverty through gambling, for me I don't believe so, while some people think they can make their source of income through gambling, instead of them to face reality and work hard, they're busy spending time on gambling, this alone can lead them to depression, some even go extra mind to commit suicide, because of frustration, for me I will say that, anyone that want to gamble should use his or her sense.

That's the major problem of gamblers, they focus on winning to make provisions for their life, while I see that as unprofessional, if you know how to gamble and luck to be on your side, I have no problem with it. After all, there people that are turned millionaires through gambling but if you are that kind like me who win today and lose for the next 4 days and you want to depend on gambling for money to feed, you will be disappointed or die of hunger.

I think the casino need to start giving warnings like the way some centralized exchange does for their customers. If an account is registered as new, instead of sending bonuses and new promotional materials to them, they should do well and give them some guide but I guess the money will not come if they focus on teaching people that are meant to give them money safe way to avoid gambling losses.

[Yorubek]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

I totally agree with you, that gambling is for fun but many of us don't still understand, they feel they can conquer poverty through gambling, for me I don't believe so, while some people think they can make their source of income through gambling, instead of them to face reality and work hard, they're busy spending time on gambling, this alone can lead them to depression, some even go extra mind to commit suicide, because of frustration, for me I will say that, anyone that want to gamble should use his or her sense.

Gambling should not be used to increase financial stability, gambling cannot be the main goal of earning money for fun. Gambling with the main goal of earning money cannot control emotions or greed, as a result, gambling cannot be managed within one's means, this puts additional financial pressure on oneself, as a result, the mentality is not right, the possibility of losing money increases manifold and real fun cannot be enjoyed through gambling. Making money cannot be the main purpose or goal of gambling.

[AmaGold70]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

I see gambling as a game or means to relax with a few drinks and it shouldn't be more than that, taking gambling very serious to the point of making it your job or a get rich quick scheme is a quick way to get addicted and depressed but however I have actually seen gamblers that takes gambling very serious and they are good at it and they also know how to draw the limits. We all gamble differently and we have different ways to handle our losses and always keep our emotions together, I have always gamble for the fun of it because I enjoy gambling and also I don't like losing money so I gamble frequently only with the amount I can afford to lose to avoid emotional damage.

[uneng]

I see gambling as a game or means to relax with a few drinks and it shouldn't be more than that, taking gambling very serious to the point of making it your job or a get rich quick scheme is a quick way to get addicted and depressed but however I have actually seen gamblers that takes gambling very serious and they are good at it and they also know how to draw the limits. We all gamble differently and we have different ways to handle our losses and always keep our emotions together, I have always gamble for the fun of it because I enjoy gambling and also I don't like losing money so I gamble frequently only with the amount I can afford to lose to avoid emotional damage.

Many have tried to turn gambling into their main source of income, and as far as I know, all of them failed. For everyone who isn't used to gambling, it's easy to get hooked and tempted by the idea you can live from this practice, but once they start trying for real, they conclude it's just not possible. As you said, they end depressed, because that is what accumulated losses cause on long run over the individual's mood.

The only gamblers who manage to play along the years without being impacted negatively are those who play for fun, for entertainment reasons. It has always been like this. And these gamblers always give a break from times to times, so gambling isn't something people should practicing every day.

[hedgeh0g]

So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

You can define various kinds of people who go to gamble, for fun, one way and so on, you need to understand that every time you enter the gambling arena you will be sued and deal with money, regardless of what will happen next, depression, madness, despair and so on.

So gamble if you can afford to lose, meaning I gamble means I have dropped my money along the way, if you can think like that of course you will not be shaken in whatever way you are but enjoy gambling.

I always understand that losing is a part of the game and will always be there, so I don't intend to deny it; I'll accept it calmly and work with it. Those who can't understand this will suffer in the game as soon as they experience losses. You can even look at how professionals handle losses, as well as at gambling addicts, for example, in interviews, which I sometimes watch to remind myself what happens when you start believing in your own victory too much, without any basis for it. But I won't criticize players who want to play for fun, because many are willing to pay to unwind after a stressful work week.

[nara1892]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

A person who can remain calm when he loses or wins while gambling will enjoy his game. That is, he is playing as a hobby. But those who show aggressive attitude when they lose and repeatedly make suicidal decisions have uncontrolled gambling and they consider it as a means of earning. In this way, they slowly move towards addiction. When the addiction consumes them to the fullest extent, they gradually move away from living a normal life.

In gambling, there are always two categories of gamblers: those who truly understand that gambling is risky and nothing more than a game of chance, leading them to treat it with restraint. And those who fully embrace gambling as a way to make money simply because they see the potential for winning.

Of these two categories, if we look at it rationally, gambling as a form of entertainment is the most appropriate. The reason is actually quite simple: isn't there no significant return with minimal effort? Here it is.

[@nn@_pen9]

Most people think that gambling is a serious thing but becoming too serious about it will only put you into depression which most people don't realize at early stage.
Gambling is supposed to be fun because enjoying it will make you realize that it's one of the fun things to do in life because it makes you test your IQ probability and statistics for me it's meant to be fun
So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

Almost every gambler when carrying out activities in a casino, of course in their mind they want to seek luck or win there, it is impossible for them to throw away their money for nothing. serious we shouldn't think of it as bad, but rather how they carry out the strategies or skills they have so that the potential or opportunities can be achieved. and what I know is that every gambler, if they experience several consecutive losses, will definitely look for other games that they think have opportunities and suit their skills. like poker or blackjack and they certainly play very carefully and will not be reckless if there is no potential opportunity that is expected.

[chigo]

So taking gambling serious is a one way ticket to depression too.

You can define various kinds of people who go to gamble, for fun, one way and so on, you need to understand that every time you enter the gambling arena you will be sued and deal with money, regardless of what will happen next, depression, madness, despair and so on.

So gamble if you can afford to lose, meaning I gamble means I have dropped my money along the way, if you can think like that of course you will not be shaken in whatever way you are but enjoy gambling.

Many people only enjoy gambling when they win, they don't accept defeat and get angry when their expectations don't match what happens, that's why gambling sites usually recommend players over 18 years old to play on their sites, because usually those who are not mature in thinking, are prone to stress when they lose when gambling, so gamble responsibly, don't just want to win, accept the defeat too.

[l99l]

Taking gambling seriously every day is one of the best recipes for depression.
Some people can overdo it, taking gambling or other activities too seriously, and then losing their joy because they focus on finding pleasure in only one area. There are so many things to enjoy and enjoy. Having only one image in the world can be quite frustrating.

[Makus]

It is true that some people make profit from gambling but this is just a function of luck. The mistake a lot of people make is that they use other people's luck as a yardstick to measure their own success in gambling and this is the reason why they end up chasing profits but they think that they are being motivated.  The best way to deal with gambling mentally is to think of it as a way to entertain yourself, the moment you start seeing it as a source of income it is going to be a problem because you might start getting addicted to it. I think of gambling win as an added bonus for having fun, meaning that I don't see winning as an aim, I'm always ready to accept the outcomes

[adultcrypto]

It doesn't take a lot of brains to realize that gambling isn't something more than a game. And if you take it too seriously sooner or later you will be met with serious losses.

Those of us that want to keep playing have come to the realization that playing amounts have to be adjusted to your needs and therefore sometimes we have to keep it on the low. Winning is a blessing but you can't really expect it on rely on something that isn't likely to happen.

You talk more like someone that plays mostly casino games that are luck based and where efforts are not much needed. If I'm right, then I agree with you that winning is a blessing because your efforts and wisdom cannot make you win in a game like slot where everything depends on luck. Contrary to luck-based games, sports betting require some efforts to carefully select games with higher chances of success. Sports betting also recognizes human wisdom as well as emotions which is why those must be kept at their best to be able to make good decisions, devoid of greed and desperation.