Why gambling can not be seen as entertainment

[LastKiss]

I believe it can be seen as entertainment; if gambling isn't your priority but rather a hobby, we can say you're having fun. I know there will be people who say that gambling isn't a hobby, but everyone spends their time and money however they want. Some people prefer to spend it on other things. It stops being fun when you lose control of yourself and start acting against your well-being and that of those close to you.

Gambling as a hobby often becomes a second priority during our free time, since most people prefer to spend that time on activities they truly enjoy. While gambling can be seen as a form of entertainment, many people struggle to view it that way. The reason is simple, gambling involves risking money in the hope of gaining more. When people lose, the experience quickly stops being entertaining. Instead, they feel pressured to recover the money they lost, which leads to frustration rather than enjoyment. As a result, gambling often shifts from entertainment to stress, making it difficult for many to see it as just a hobby.

[danadc]

A gambler never considers himself addicted to gambling, just as a person who drinks every day does not consider himself an alcoholic.
As long as gambling is a hobby, unless those around you call you a gambler, if someone is able to cover all their living expenses and their family's expenses and has savings for themselves and gambles with a small amount, then it can be said that they gamble for fun. Unfortunately, many people lack the ability to control their emotions and always try to make up for lost money by gambling.

If it's done that way, then there's no problem , and I think it's fine to play like that, but you have to be fully committed to doing it that way We can't make a mistake and say we're going to put more money in here to see how it goes No, we must have the discipline to only play with the money we've set aside anything more than that is disrespectful to ourselves for not following our own rules If we do that, then everything will go wrong.

[laijsica]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

Basically in the initial stages of gambling, it starts with entertainment but if not properly controlled it can gradually end in bitterness. But the main purpose of gambling is entertainment. When I started gambling, my main purpose was to have fun and test my luck. The initial stage of gambling was exciting for me and the purpose was only entertainment. But as a result of regular gambling, the amount of losses increases so at some point it is no longer at the entertainment level.

Gambling is made for entertainment but due to the negative actions of gamblers it can end in sadness, which means that many people can become addicted. As the amount of money lost increases mental breakdown and physical breakdown begin to occur only under the influence of uncontrolled gambling.

[Samlucky O]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

Yes of course anybody can call it what they want, I have also seen how some people comment in different threads that gambling is fun why other claim that gambling is for making money. And yes everyone is subjected to their opinion and how they view it. I myself can also come up with my own point of view on how gambling looks like to me. So don't be surprised when you see people chosing what they feel about Gambling.like me I see gambling as a place to make money because if not for making money I don't see how someone will be trying something often an on an wanting to hit a big win, regardless of how they have lost countless times.

[maydna]

If you feel sad because of losing money in gambling, you don't treat gambling as fun. You should realize before you gamble that playing gambling can make you lose so you need to accept with anything happens. Losing is a part of gambling so if you want to playing gambling, you must prepare for the loss because the chance of losing will be greater than winning. People treat gambling wrongly. They think gambling can help them make money but they can lose money anytime. If they can treat gambling properly, they will not feel sad too much because they understand the risks.

[YOSHIE]

Why gambling can not be seen as entertainment

If gambling is more of an activity that directs us to the path of pleasure and provides a lot of joy and can relieve the routine of the sadness that we experience, perhaps gambling is worth mentioning as an entertainment activity.

Indeed, in gambling there is something called a game, the spectacle of the match and the excitement that you get in gambling.

However, from the entertainment situation that I mentioned above, the fact is that what we often encounter are those who carry out gambling activities, who are actually stressed and emotional or have mental disorders, so that we often encounter many gamblers who experience mental suffering, debt, frustration, in short, gamblers often have problems with themselves and with others.
Yes, if you look at it, of course gambling is not worthy of being called a service or place of entertainment.

[AprilioMP]

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

Losing is an inevitable outcome for players in gambling, and this is understood from the outset or before they decide to play. The money they bring to gamble means they are prepared to lose it. However, why is it still considered entertainment by players? Because gambling involves curiosity and the challenge of overcoming defeat.
Entertainment, in the context of its definition, is something that leaves no disappointment other than the joy mentioned at the end of your post.
Entertainment in gambling is obtained while playing because that is where players' adrenaline is challenged and something that cannot be expressed but can be felt by the players.

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in theory gambling is often labelled as entertainment because people choose to do it for excitement/thrill but in real life especially from what we see every day it’s not that simple so while some may see gambling as entertainment at the beginning, the reality is that it often comes w/ consequences that true entertainment does not. For me if something can lead to loss of peace of mind, financial problems & even health issues it’s hard to fully call it entertainment.

[Yablee0]

Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

You want to know if it is proper calling gambling entertainable? Yea definitely, gamble is for fun and entertainment because that is the main reason of creation at the first point. The only way it will start being toxic and becomes a problem to you is when you have channel your real life problems to it, you want to be so desperate about it not minding it implications and the consequences involved.

However, it is our constant greed and reckless approach to was gambling is what constituting the whole problem we are having today in gambling, perhaps if we can be able to understand all this and fix up our shortcomings then you can attest once again that gamble is really for fun.

[Localhostspeed]

If you feel sad because of losing money in gambling, you don't treat gambling as fun. You should realize before you gamble that playing gambling can make you lose so you need to accept with anything happens. Losing is a part of gambling so if you want to playing gambling, you must prepare for the loss because the chance of losing will be greater than winning. People treat gambling wrongly. They think gambling can help them make money but they can lose money anytime. If they can treat gambling properly, they will not feel sad too much because they understand the risks.

I think it's natural to feel that way. Everyone experienced that feeling of loss and get disappointed, it's either because of the outcome or due to the decision they made but the ability to forget it sooner is the best way to be a pro in the game. You lose, you get disappointed and then move on but if you lose and you can't seem to forget about it, then there is a problem. Learn to understand that the game is the game, it's not a charity place where money are on the floor.

The most important thing don't gamble when you want to gamble, don't do it when you have the financial struggle. Every decision you make is going to be revolve round your problem, you will think that the best thing is what you are doing but you are making up a list of things that will help you win money that is going to make your problem up away as quick as possible and at the end of the day, all your options at going to be useless, just pile up of losses.

[Tigerheart3026]

i am always said gambling isn’t entertainment and fun who gambler only expecting that gamble is a way to make more money,
end of the day they will be disappointed, and they becomes hypertension patient, a lot of people's sell their assets, house,car, lose everything. you will enjoy gambling when you don’t want to make money, don’t chasing, and playing with discipline,
not greedy to win big amount of money, you play in small amount then it’s not affected when if you lose, such responsible gamble can be enjoyable.

[Distinctin]

Why? Because they look at it differently from what is supposed to be entertainment. And it is difficult to change such a view when money is already in their mind. Maybe it will change when they face the real consequences. But as long as they still win, it never appears in their mind. Instead, they will stand for what they believe and continue to chase winning.

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

The meaning you cited, OP, is different from what people are doing. We are heading out from being entertainment into something that could ruin lives. And I think we don't need to force people to understand because they don't either.

[Joeboy]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

You are wrong- Entertainment is meant to provide enjoyment or relaxation, but does not always guarantee happiness like you claimed. For example folks watch movies for entertainment, but then it is not all movies that you watch that you end up laughing. There are some movies that always end in tragedy and after such a movie the viewer may  end up very disappointed and sad .... Gambling is risky no doubt, but then there is nothing in this life that does not has it own risk.....If folks acknowledges the fact that gambling is very much risky and that it isn't a rich quick scheme, and only stake what they can afford to losses then I don't think folks would be end up in sorrow, regrets, death and the other things that you mentioned

[Kelward]

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

It is true that gambling is risky and entertainment is fun, they are different things but you can merge them both in a positive way to get thrill and enjoy yourself while gambling. Your motive of gambling will depend whether you're gambling for risk or to enjoy yourself while at it, if you are gambling mainly to make money from it you won't be entertained. But if you're in it to unwind with amount that you can afford to loose it will be fun, you won't be bothered about losing your stake because the amount you used is insignificant to you. More gamblers who have gained deep knowledge about responsible gambling will do it for fun because they are entertained with mild risks.

[Cityhunter34]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

I don't know why some gamblers normally make things difficult by themselves. Viewing gambling as an entertainment or having it's just a way to overcome excess spending nothing more than that, but since gambling is a personal decision you can decide to view it as you like because it's obvious that some gamblers are against the fun and entertainment. However, despite the fact that we view gambling as an entertainment doesn't mean you wouldn't win, it's just a way to spend the money you can afford to lose because gambling is not a get rich quick scheme is always a game that luck plays a significant role in determining the final outcome.

[davis196]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

There are two forms of entertainment. Toxic entertainment and healthy entertainment. Gambling fits into the "toxic entertainment" category, alongside porn, videogames, prostitution, drinking alcohol and doing drugs, etc. Yes, gambling is entertaining, but it can also ruin your financial situation and your life. Moderation is necessary and self-control is a must. There's no way for gambling to become a healthy form of entertainment. If there was a way to completely remove money from gambling, maybe around 80% of the gamblers would just run away and try other forms of toxic entertainment.

[Pandu Geddon]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

It all depends on how you approach gambling. Basically, no one is happy about losing money, even if you know that it is a risk of gambling. Most of us who gamble have shifted our initial goal of seeking entertainment to chasing luck. There is a high hope of winning bets, and that hope is what actually causes regret and sadness when you lose.

[aylabadia05]

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It all depends on how you approach gambling. Basically, no one is happy about losing money, even if you know that it is a risk of gambling. Most of us who gamble have shifted our initial goal of seeking entertainment to chasing luck. There is a high hope of winning bets, and that hope is what actually causes regret and sadness when you lose.

Because gambling is considered to give him more money than he deposits, even though the purpose of gambling is to test how lucky he is. If the goal is only to win and not to accept when you lose, that is where the shift from the original purpose of gambling occurs. The risk of gambling is losing and losing money. The advantage is luck plus being able to enjoy the game.
We must not forget that in gambling, there are high expectations of winning because this arises from the initial thought when wanting to play. That is where the mistake lies because winning is a bonus from the game. It is only an addition.

[Asuspawer09]

I mean I do gamble sometimes for thrill and entertainment I personally think that it is some kind of entertainment probably not for some people or gamblers maybe because there main driver was money, if we are focus on how we are going to earn or are we are going to win some money it is surely going to be difficult to some gamblers to think of it as a entertainment, and in my opinion it is the wrong mindset, because in the first place we already know that gambling is a very risky thing to do and most of the time we are going to end up losing the game and not winning.

For me it is just going to depend on the people mindset, you could easily treat gambling as a entertainment if you have the right mindset, personally I do it and because I know what im doing, I know that I surely going to lose 99% of the time, but if I win then its a good day, I dont force the winning I know my limitations, I set a budget that I could only afford to lose and do not let my emotion become my decisions. With that I could easily avoid being greedy and not getting entertain because I would see gambling as a way of making money.

[Africolo]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

Why gambling cannot be seen as entertainment is because it has consequences and this consequences leaves the player with regrets, traumatized and depressed, So entertainment is supposed the leave the person with happiness, joy and laughter not the other way round so gambling can never be categorized as a form of entertainment. Though it depends on the mindset of the gambler, if he sees gambling as entertainment and he fixes his mind on that along then it can be a form of entertainment for the person.

Some gambling say they gamble for fun nothwithstanding the high risk involved, they gamble and don't mind if they loose or win in that way it can be more of fun to them because they don't regret the outcomes of the games they play due to the fact that they have already set their minds that they are having fun so the loosing don't get to their skin. So like I said it all depends on the mindset of the gambler, if he sees it as fun then he has nothing to regret but if he sees it as a means of survival he will be pained when he doesn't win.