Why gambling can not be seen as entertainment

[Juicyhome]

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 only thing both have in common is that you pay to be entertained and you also pay to gamble, in entertainment you get Much excitement and joy at the end while gambling your happiness is not guaranteed, there's nothing entertaining about gambling and those that say it's entertaining are just giving excuses to their gambling bad habit.

Gambling is pure luck game and a one chance game, it's either you lose or win after spending money in it, buy in entertainment you gain more, you have fun become happier than before. You can't compare the finer have in entertainment than the lost we have in gambling.

[rachael9385]

Gambling is not entertainment for everyone, but is only considered entertainment for those who start and end their gambling with a smile.There are many who participate in gambling and make a profit, but at the end of the day they refer to gambling as entertainment. There are also many who lose money after betting on gambling, meaning they end up getting upset while gambling, and for them, gambling is not truly entertainment. There are also many who participate in gambling only for the sake of money, and for them, gambling is not entertainment, but rather a source of income. For those for whom money is not the main concern, gambling is considered entertainment, but for those for whom money is the target, gambling is not entertainment.

You are right,  some only consider gambling as an entertainment only when it is profitable for them but when they end up losing gambling becomes a terrible thing to them. Gambling is cannot be entertaining for those that try to use it as a source of income because they will always be desperate to make profit. Those that take gambling as an entertainment are mostly people that are rich

[Proty]

Gambling is not entertainment for everyone, but is only considered entertainment for those who start and end their gambling with a smile.There are many who participate in gambling and make a profit, but at the end of the day they refer to gambling as entertainment. There are also many who lose money after betting on gambling, meaning they end up getting upset while gambling, and for them, gambling is not truly entertainment. There are also many who participate in gambling only for the sake of money, and for them, gambling is not entertainment, but rather a source of income. For those for whom money is not the main concern, gambling is considered entertainment, but for those for whom money is the target, gambling is not entertainment.

You are right,  some only consider gambling as an entertainment only when it is profitable for them but when they end up losing gambling becomes a terrible thing to them. Gambling is cannot be entertaining for those that try to use it as a source of income because they will always be desperate to make profit. Those that take gambling as an entertainment are mostly people that are rich

The fact that someone considered gambling as means of entertainment doesn't mean that they are in for loss. Having the mindset of seeing gambling as a means of entertainment reduces the stress of always been worried about the outcome of a bet will be. If gambling is seen as entertainment, it doesn't mean that profit won't be anticipated as much as lossing also but there won't be need of expecting a certain result which to always think of winning. The whole thought will be centered on been entertained rather than only looking for profit.

[Rockstarguy]

The truth is that, in the long run different people have different reasons why they’re gambling, there are those who are in for the money there are people who are truly in for the fun and entertainment and there are people who are in for their loyalty to a particular sport or club. So yeah, there are actually people who don’t care whether they make money off gambling or not as long as their motive is achieved, it’s all about mindset and one thing I know for sure is that people differ in their mindsets.

Yes you are correct, everyone have a different motive why they gamble. To some people it is very possible that gambling cant be entertaining to them because of their motive and their expectations they have in gambling. But because their are people who think gambling cant be entertaining to them, it doesn't still change what gambling is all about. Gambling still remains the game of fun and entertaining irrespective of how people sees it. It the mindset which people have that is why people dont see gambling as the same , but gambling is just fun when you have the real ideas about.

[bubilas]

I think the problem starts when people try to dress gambling as harmless fun,  real entertainment is something you can enjoy and walk away from without damage, gambling is designed around loss, not enjoyment.

When I first started gambling, I constantly felt a strong urge to play more and more often. I'm glad I knew the dangers of gambling back then, so I carefully monitored my inner world. This is important for every gambler! So, I horrify myself by imagining how dangerous non-gambling is for every new gambler, if they don't know how addictive this hobby can be.
 Those who don't know this, usually due to their naivety and greed, become addicted gamblers, for whom it's too late to try to change their situation.

[GiftedMAN]

Yes you are correct, everyone have a different motive why they gamble. To some people it is very possible that gambling cant be entertaining to them because of their motive and their expectations they have in gambling. But because their are people who think gambling cant be entertaining to them, it doesn't still change what gambling is all about. Gambling still remains the game of fun and entertaining irrespective of how people sees it. It the mindset which people have that is why people dont see gambling as the same , but gambling is just fun when you have the real ideas about.

In the right sense, gambling is a game of luck or you can say chance just like the Op said the Oxford dictionary describes it which is very correct since it requires one to make predictions but then it can also be seen as a means of  entertainment despite getting reward from it when you predict correctly. Why people get addicted to it is because they disregard the luck factor and also the harmful effect of it cause of greed and other circumstances.

[maydna]

I think the problem starts when people try to dress gambling as harmless fun,  real entertainment is something you can enjoy and walk away from without damage, gambling is designed around loss, not enjoyment.

When I first started gambling, I constantly felt a strong urge to play more and more often. I'm glad I knew the dangers of gambling back then, so I carefully monitored my inner world. This is important for every gambler! So, I horrify myself by imagining how dangerous non-gambling is for every new gambler, if they don't know how addictive this hobby can be.
 Those who don't know this, usually due to their naivety and greed, become addicted gamblers, for whom it's too late to try to change their situation.

Feeling a strong urge to play more and more is normal as curiosity grows especially if you lost in a previous experience. You want to know what it feels like to win so you return to casinos and play more. But if you realize you almost made a mistake, you will back off from casinos and not return for a few days. You will try to control yourself because you know the dangers of gambling.

If they can't treat gambling as entertainment, they will ruin themselves especially if they add more money to continue. They slowly become addicted gamblers and yes, they are too late to realize and stop the addiction.

[$weetne$$]

 The fact that someone considered gambling as means of entertainment doesn't mean that they are in for loss. Having the mindset of seeing gambling as a means of entertainment reduces the stress of always been worried about the outcome of a bet will be. If gambling is seen as entertainment, it doesn't mean that profit won't be anticipated as much as lossing also but there won't be need of expecting a certain result which to always think of winning. The whole thought will be centered on been entertained rather than only looking for profit.

You may not be in for loss but have the mindset that whatever it is that come you are going to accept  it because gambling for entertainment should also entail you not focusing on profits that you could make because that way, you will loose site of the entertainment and be more focused on making profit, at that point it will seem like a job and not fun or entertainment purposes.

[Rabata]

Literally, gambling can be defined as an activity of playing games of chance for money, while on the other hand, it is a way of having fun for many people. You can't take that fact away from them.

You are right, another thing to consider is that some people agrees that they are gambling for fun and that the settings of the games they are playing is so entertaining to them and they generalize it as playing to be entertained, we can't take that fact away too. Again, while many are gambling to make money, they will get annoyed or depressed if they lose but there are some persons that might still take gambling to be entertaining to them whether they are losing or winning.

The truth is that, in the long run different people have different reasons why they’re gambling, there are those who are in for the money there are people who are truly in for the fun and entertainment and there are people who are in for their loyalty to a particular sport or club. So yeah, there are actually people who don’t care whether they make money off gambling or not as long as their motive is achieved, it’s all about mindset and one thing I know for sure is that people differ in their mindsets.

The motives of different gamblers are also different. But a common motive for most of them is that they want to profit from gambling. Everyone has the motive of making money, but in some cases it is less because many people come for entertainment, but behind the scenes they are also interested in making some profit. In this case, a common message for everyone is that those who gamble should conduct responsible gambling. Everyone's expectations from gambling should be reduced. The psychological pressure of the gambler should be reduced so that he can consider gambling as a center of entertainment.

[Wakate]

You are right,  some only consider gambling as an entertainment only when it is profitable for them but when they end up losing gambling becomes a terrible thing to them. Gambling is cannot be entertaining for those that try to use it as a source of income because they will always be desperate to make profit. Those that take gambling as an entertainment are mostly people that are rich

Those that are making profits from gambling are very fast at calling gambling an activity for entertainment.
Those that are losing money due to gambling can see gambling as a form of making money to settle bills and flexing. The reality often unfold when the gamblers are not making money again from gambling due to change in results.

[fredericktaylor]

You are right,  some only consider gambling as an entertainment only when it is profitable for them but when they end up losing gambling becomes a terrible thing to them. Gambling is cannot be entertaining for those that try to use it as a source of income because they will always be desperate to make profit. Those that take gambling as an entertainment are mostly people that are rich

Those that are making profits from gambling are very fast at calling gambling an activity for entertainment.
Those that are losing money due to gambling can see gambling as a form of making money to settle bills and flexing. The reality often unfold when the gamblers are not making money again from gambling due to change in results.

It is absolutely true that there is a risk of losing extra money through gambling, which never changes. The chances of losing money while gambling are much higher than winning, no matter what we talk about gambling, I think it is better to gamble with money that we can lose, which will not cause us financial or mental disaster, as a result of which we can gamble with a cool head, as a result of which we can manage our emotions and greed, we have control over ourselves and do not have to lose extra money.

[nara1892]

The definition of gambling for entertainment is when you treat gambling in the right way.
After all, is there another safer point of view than just considering gambling as entertainment? No, if you follow the dictionary definition of gambling as an opportunity to earn money, wouldn't that be more dangerous? Obviously, because basically gambling is not a place to make money, gambling is a business built by casinos to benefit from the people who play in it. If gambling is better defined as a place to earn money, shouldn't the fate of gamblers not depend on luck?

[Showlove01]

You are right,  some only consider gambling as an entertainment only when it is profitable for them but when they end up losing gambling becomes a terrible thing to them. Gambling is cannot be entertaining for those that try to use it as a source of income because they will always be desperate to make profit. Those that take gambling as an entertainment are mostly people that are rich

Those that are making profits from gambling are very fast at calling gambling an activity for entertainment.
Those that are losing money due to gambling can see gambling as a form of making money to settle bills and flexing. The reality often unfold when the gamblers are not making money again from gambling due to change in results.

Trust me I know how irritating and sad it can be to be losing without making profit or winning in gambling sometimes if you are not addicted to gambling you will want to stop gambling because of the way you will be making loss but I have come to realize that sometimes it is just like that for some people because different people have different luck. And sometimes when we are experiencing this I think the best option is to just hold for that moment and then start or continue later and allow that wave to pass and stop because if you don't the wave will take someone to a place they don't know.

[finaleshot2016]

You just literally defined word per word what entertainment is, if you want happiness in entertainment then that’s what you’re looking for but in general, as long as you’re having fun, time wasted because of it, there’s an engagement between you, other people and your activity. So as long as gambling isn’t a threat for your finance, you don’t mind of losing as long as you’re hitting the dopamine you wanted from gambling like playing games or doing some sports, it’s already an entertainment bro. As for entetainment, happiness is the most common one but as you can see even Catharsis by watching sad stories or Fear by horror films are all just the same entertainment.

[NurseHub]

What really entertains you might be different from others. Gambling can be used as a means to entertain oneself. This is because when they stake a game, losing it's not a sad experience for them because they know it isn't a guarantee of winning. They already accept anything that comes out of it. Some like to add gambling instead of just playing a game because it feels good to put in more energy when money is involved. There's no doubt that most people gamble to win; it doesn't mean they aren't entertained too.

[alastantiger]

Gambling when taken as an entertainment could be dangerous it only means you are having fun despite the outcome you only derive joy from the outcome even if you lose but that could be dangerous and abnormal. Addiction probably has come to play when it gets to that point because for one to have fun while losing funds and keep playing continuously then addiction has come to play.
Personally I  see keeping at it despite when you lost as a no way to go because it could be kind of dangerous at the end of the day.

I understand what you're saying but i think there's a difference between accepting a loss and enjoying losing. Having fun while gambling doesn't mean someone is happy to lose money or unaware of the risk. it can simply mean they have accepted the cost and the same way you pay for a movie ticket and dont expect your money back. When you start to play to recover losses or ignore your personal limits then we can say addiction has entered. But stoping immediately after any loss isnt always ideal either, what matters i would say is if you lose but stay within the limits you set before playing. So while i will agree it is dangerous, the red flag is not continuing after a loss on its loss, losing control, chasing losses, spending money that was never meant to be spent in the first place.

[Mindyspace]

I don't see gaming as entertainment in the same way as a movie or a video game, you know? It can be really fun while you're winning, but when you lose, the mood changes quickly. Real entertainment ends and you move on with your life; when a game goes wrong, it leaves behind stress, regret, and sometimes much more serious problems.

But I have a question: Can we still call this entertainment for everyone?

[nullama]

What really entertains you might be different from others. Gambling can be used as a means to entertain oneself. This is because when they stake a game, losing it's not a sad experience for them because they know it isn't a guarantee of winning. They already accept anything that comes out of it. Some like to add gambling instead of just playing a game because it feels good to put in more energy when money is involved. There's no doubt that most people gamble to win; it doesn't mean they aren't entertained too.

Yeah,

I think gambling should be used as a form of entertainment.

When people try to make money off it, they will start to lose it all

[OgNasty]

I haven’t read too many cases of gambling ending in death and I think it has always been a form of entertainment (or maybe a form of income for hustlers). This post seems a bit overly dramatic.

[capokmerah]

What the dictionary says is something based on its original meaning, explained literally. But if we look at it from another perspective, based on the reality of what's happening, there's nothing wrong with gambling as entertainment. We can understand the meaning of the word "entertainment" as an enjoyable activity or activity, and gambling is clearly one of those enjoyable activities, although there are also downsides. We can see the gambling activities of wealthy people in large casinos, where they enjoy every bet regardless of the outcome. So, in my opinion, there's nothing wrong with considering gambling as entertainment.