Why gambling can not be seen as entertainment

[Nothingtodo]

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?

Gambling authorities create gambling and casino sites primarily for financial gain, they never create gambling or casino sites for the entertainment of users. And those who primarily participate in gambling mostly participate primarily for financial gain. Very few people participate in gambling for entertainment. Although some people initially participate in gambling for entertainment, in reality, it is not limited to entertainment but rather becomes involved in earning money in some way. If you have to participate for entertainment, then it doesn't matter to the gambler whether you win or lose. Rather, he will always prioritize entertainment. But in reality, how many people can control themselves in such a situation?

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Gambling authorities create gambling and casino sites primarily for financial gain, they never create gambling or casino sites for the entertainment of users. And those who primarily participate in gambling mostly participate primarily for financial gain. Very few people participate in gambling for entertainment. Although some people initially participate in gambling for entertainment, in reality, it is not limited to entertainment but rather becomes involved in earning money in some way. If you have to participate for entertainment, then it doesn't matter to the gambler whether you win or lose. Rather, he will always prioritize entertainment. But in reality, how many people can control themselves in such a situation?

for me the key issue really comes down to mindset & self control. I agree that gambling should only be treated as entertainment once you enter w/ the thinking that it’s a way to earn money that’s where the danger starts at the same time in reality most people don’t gamble purely for entertainment even if they start just for fun the moment they win once or lose money emotions kick in so I’d say gambling can be entertainment but only for people who truly understand their limits & accept that money spent is like paying for a movie ticket once it’s gone it’s gone. For everyone else especially those chasing profit, it easily turns into a problem rather than fun.

[rojan]

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.

I know what you are talking about, however I believe that gambling is a problem when it is more than controlled leisure. Although entertainment is normally an activity that offers pleasure with no serious repercussions, gambling is an activity that is accompanied by a financial risk which is easily prone to increase. The rich people in casinos might take loss casually but that is not true of the majority of gamblers especially those with low income levels. Gambling ceases to be a game of fun after a certain amount of losses accumulate and the gambler is stressed, owes someone, and is therefore emotionally damaged. In contrast to movies or games, gambling is created in the form of a stimulus to participate in it repeatedly and take risks. Due to this addictive format and possible real financial harm, one can hardly consider gambling as simple entertainment of an average citizen.

[Donk1]

​Derm it's truly funny how you are actually correct. Like I never actually thought of it that way, but then speaking from a general view gambling can be anything it all depends on the way you see it. So definitely to some it might serve as entertainment and fun, and to others it might cause trauma and so on. Like basically it's easy to say every gambler has a reason to gamble, but one major thing they are all gambling for is the  win even if most times they might actually end up losing. Overall most folks take gambling as a source of income  unfortunately those are the set of people that all what you said mostly apply to . So yeah while you are actually correct op your perspective doesn't apply to every gambler that's just it for me bro.....

[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?

Gambling authorities create gambling and casino sites primarily for financial gain, they never create gambling or casino sites for the entertainment of users. And those who primarily participate in gambling mostly participate primarily for financial gain. Very few people participate in gambling for entertainment. Although some people initially participate in gambling for entertainment, in reality, it is not limited to entertainment but rather becomes involved in earning money in some way. If you have to participate for entertainment, then it doesn't matter to the gambler whether you win or lose. Rather, he will always prioritize entertainment. But in reality, how many people can control themselves in such a situation?

Honestly, I don't really care whether casinos created gambling for financial gain, as you say. The point is, gambling can never be a way to earn money. Isn't there ample evidence that when gamblers chase wins, they end up losing a lot of money instead of winning? Clearly.
It's more accurate to say that casinos created gambling solely to benefit themselves, not the gamblers. However, I admit your final point is true: most gamblers prioritize winning, even if they initially gambled for entertainment.

[barbara44]

I know what you are talking about, however I believe that gambling is a problem when it is more than controlled leisure. Although entertainment is normally an activity that offers pleasure with no serious repercussions, gambling is an activity that is accompanied by a financial risk which is easily prone to increase. The rich people in casinos might take loss casually but that is not true of the majority of gamblers especially those with low income levels. Gambling ceases to be a game of fun after a certain amount of losses accumulate and the gambler is stressed, owes someone, and is therefore emotionally damaged. In contrast to movies or games, gambling is created in the form of a stimulus to participate in it repeatedly and take risks. Due to this addictive format and possible real financial harm, one can hardly consider gambling as simple entertainment of an average citizen.

That is NOT true, entertainment doesn't have a limit to it that says you can't be risking anything. People jump out of planes for fun, that is entertainment, you think that has no risks? Of course there are risks and I think it's clear that jumping out of a plan looks/sounds scarier than just gambling. The problem is that, in normal cases at least, you will not get addicted to jumping out of a plane and you will get addicted to gambling. Plus we are living in a world I can gamble on my couch, that makes it easier.

[EarnOnVictor]

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.

I don't have a problem with anyone terming gambling as fun, and of course, gambling could be fun, provided you pursued it in the fun-filled way and also satisfied some other conditions. Otherwise, your supposed fun could turn south, and the result could be hurtful.

Again, gambling can entertain you, it does that everyday, but it still depends on your mindset and motive of playing it. Unfortunately, those  who pushes this narrative are often insincere about it, as it could, indeed, be the opposite.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

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.

You are right and I also like the example you used, when you see some big men at the casino gambling with their friends, that moment is very entertaining for them and that's not different from what entertainment is to them. Putting aside the dictionary definition of entertainment, anyone can decide how they want to feel entertained. Even some moments that we feel entertained by something, someone else does not feel entertained by that same moment.

[Fredomago]

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.

Good point, the outcome will dictate on how a gambler seen things whether for entertainment or for money making venue but most of the time, those who look on it as money making place usually lose a lot, while those who treats gambling as source of entertainment if they keep having good control over their emotions, they have a better chance not to lose more than what they can afford to let go.

[Lida93]

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.

It's not entertainment for those who gamble beyond what they can afford to lose and so when they lose it they get bitter and whine over it but for the gambler that stick to his threshold by using at each session of the game the slightest percentage that could make him spend more time enjoying the bet or the casino games till his bankroll which is within his threshold is exhausted, such a gambler, his feelings of entertainment doesn't get affected by a loss or win, it just feels same for him.

[impulse709]

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.

Good point, the outcome will dictate on how a gambler seen things whether for entertainment or for money making venue but most of the time, those who look on it as money making place usually lose a lot, while those who treats gambling as source of entertainment if they keep having good control over their emotions, they have a better chance not to lose more than what they can afford to let go.

I will concur with the arguments presented and they do provide the reason as to why gambling can really not be considered as entertainment. True entertainment gives one pleasure irrespective of the consequences, whereas gambling is based on the response in terms of winning or losing. It is just entertainment to many people as long as they are making profits but as soon as losses take place, the same activity becomes stressful and frustrating. This demonstrates that the attitude towards gambling is result-oriented. As soon as gambling is taken as a means of earning money or a means of getting out of the financial problems, this state of desperation will occur and the emotional decision will be made, which will result in larger losses. Even the ones who claim to gamble to have fun can easily get out of control when money is involved and this depicts that gambling is not as stable as real entertainment.

[jcojci]

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.

It's not entertainment for those who gamble beyond what they can afford to lose and so when they lose it they get bitter and whine over it but for the gambler that stick to his threshold by using at each session of the game the slightest percentage that could make him spend more time enjoying the bet or the casino games till his bankroll which is within his threshold is exhausted, such a gambler, his feelings of entertainment doesn't get affected by a loss or win, it just feels same for him.

If people treat gambling as entertainment, they will not trying to chase the win. They realize gambling is just for fun and winning is difficult. They prefer to have fun and enjoy their time than spending more money and chase the win.

They know that is difficult so they don't try hard to win and just let anything happens. They will not complain why they lose. They realize that is a risk playing gambling. Only those who can be wise treating gambling will enjoy their time in gambling.

But those who want to make money from gambling will trying even they will lose more. They can't see gambling as entertainment but sources of income.

[Hanadawa]

-snip- For everyone else especially those chasing profit, it easily turns into a problem rather than fun.

The problem is, not many people gamble simply for entertainment. After all, gambling is a business, and casinos profit from greedy people hoping for the smallest jackpot. Honestly, I can't see gambling as entertainment because the problem is that it infects your psychology, forcing you to constantly burn money in pursuit of profit. I've seen many people fail in their lives because of gambling. Of course, this doesn't apply to everyone. But many people around me have had their lives ruined and their families abandoned because of gambling.

[hedgeh0g]

-snip- For everyone else especially those chasing profit, it easily turns into a problem rather than fun.

The problem is, not many people gamble simply for entertainment. After all, gambling is a business, and casinos profit from greedy people hoping for the smallest jackpot. Honestly, I can't see gambling as entertainment because the problem is that it infects your psychology, forcing you to constantly burn money in pursuit of profit. I've seen many people fail in their lives because of gambling. Of course, this doesn't apply to everyone. But many people around me have had their lives ruined and their families abandoned because of gambling.

That's why I don't want to view gambling as a pastime anymore, because it's no longer as interesting to me as it was when I first started playing. Now I want to play with a variety of aspects in mind, starting with full emotional control, calculating a strategy, considering the various risks involved, and managing my bankroll. I enjoy these kinds of things; by analyzing, drawing conclusions, and relying on my own experience and that of other players, the game has become interesting to me. It's less about luring people in and more about challenging yourself. Even if I don't succeed, I'll simply say I did my best, and I'll be happy about that.

[xenomorfo]

If people treat gambling as entertainment, they will not trying to chase the win. They realize gambling is just for fun and winning is difficult. They prefer to have fun and enjoy their time than spending more money and chase the win.

They know that is difficult so they don't try hard to win and just let anything happens. They will not complain why they lose. They realize that is a risk playing gambling. Only those who can be wise treating gambling will enjoy their time in gambling.

But those who want to make money from gambling will trying even they will lose more. They can't see gambling as entertainment but sources of income.

I prefer to have fun rather than win, also because winning is quite difficult. In fact, for this reason it doesn't matter how much money you put in. In fact, it takes just that amount of money that makes the game more exciting, but doesn't make you lose money or put you in bad situations.

[Versatile_choice]

I prefer to have fun rather than win, also because winning is quite difficult. In fact, for this reason it doesn't matter how much money you put in. In fact, it takes just that amount of money that makes the game more exciting, but doesn't make you lose money or put you in bad situations.

I doubt it if you said that you prefer to have fun than win, because if the chance of this two things is make equal I'm sure that by the mention of the name win" you will quickly rush for it, but since it is not made equal so we just need to concentrate on the fun until luck decide to check up on you. But don't say that you prefer to have fun rather than wining because if fun is the only thing to achieve in gamble I'm not sure if you will still be in that system till now because it is the wining that makes people to keep coming no matter what thier intentions might be.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I prefer to have fun rather than win, also because winning is quite difficult. In fact, for this reason it doesn't matter how much money you put in. In fact, it takes just that amount of money that makes the game more exciting, but doesn't make you lose money or put you in bad situations.

I doubt it if you said that you prefer to have fun than win, because if the chance of this two things is make equal I'm sure that by the mention of the name win" you will quickly rush for it, but since it is not made equal so we just need to concentrate on the fun until luck decide to check up on you. But don't say that you prefer to have fun rather than wining because if fun is the only thing to achieve in gamble I'm not sure if you will still be in that system till now because it is the wining that makes people to keep coming no matter what thier intentions might be.

Winning is part of the fun in gambling, I have said it before that there's no gambler that will be happy to have been losing in gambling for a month straight up. It's possible that the person can enjoy having fun without making winning his top priority but if the person keeps losing, they will definitely not feel great about it and it can cause the person to stop gambling.

[Fredomago]

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.

Good point, the outcome will dictate on how a gambler seen things whether for entertainment or for money making venue but most of the time, those who look on it as money making place usually lose a lot, while those who treats gambling as source of entertainment if they keep having good control over their emotions, they have a better chance not to lose more than what they can afford to let go.

I will concur with the arguments presented and they do provide the reason as to why gambling can really not be considered as entertainment. True entertainment gives one pleasure irrespective of the consequences, whereas gambling is based on the response in terms of winning or losing. It is just entertainment to many people as long as they are making profits but as soon as losses take place, the same activity becomes stressful and frustrating. This demonstrates that the attitude towards gambling is result-oriented. As soon as gambling is taken as a means of earning money or a means of getting out of the financial problems, this state of desperation will occur and the emotional decision will be made, which will result in larger losses. Even the ones who claim to gamble to have fun can easily get out of control when money is involved and this depicts that gambling is not as stable as real entertainment.

That state of desperation push a person to aim for more and the outcome mostly stress and regrets instead of being entertained, and just like what you mentioned once a gambler lose more than what they can afford to lose frustration arise and will lead a person to be more aggressive and possible to keep aiming to win back their money, it's no longer enjoyable when you are desiring to win back your losses and unable to make a success.

I prefer to have fun rather than win, also because winning is quite difficult. In fact, for this reason it doesn't matter how much money you put in. In fact, it takes just that amount of money that makes the game more exciting, but doesn't make you lose money or put you in bad situations.

I doubt it if you said that you prefer to have fun than win, because if the chance of this two things is make equal I'm sure that by the mention of the name win" you will quickly rush for it, but since it is not made equal so we just need to concentrate on the fun until luck decide to check up on you. But don't say that you prefer to have fun rather than wining because if fun is the only thing to achieve in gamble I'm not sure if you will still be in that system till now because it is the wining that makes people to keep coming no matter what thier intentions might be.

Winning is part of the fun in gambling, I have said it before that there's no gambler that will be happy to have been losing in gambling for a month straight up. It's possible that the person can enjoy having fun without making winning his top priority but if the person keeps losing, they will definitely not feel great about it and it can cause the person to stop gambling.

That's the common reaction if you keep losing you'll be force to stop if you do still have such control, knowing that it's no longer enjoyable if you keep frustrating yourself trying to win but nothing good happened and you keep failing yourself to experienced some wins.

[|MINER|]

Gambling is an entertainment, yes. Gambling is also addictive in nature, yes. Gambling is also key in making or destroying someone's life when they do not do it with caution, yes. One thing people do not understand is, anything that has to do with you putting in your finances, you have to be more conscious about your decisions whether it is done for entertainment sake or for any other reasons, once it involves money, it means you also need to be a bit more careful in your decision making process.

Some gamblers gamble without being careful about it and that is why they are hardly seen as responsible gamblers and that is why they can become addicted to it and also lose their money to gambling without a win. Treat gambling as an entertainment and enjoy the joy that it comes with, avoid the overwhelming aspect of it like sinking in funds you cannot afford to lose because if you do, it can temper with your peace of mind.

I completely agree with your statement that just as gambling is for entertainment, it can also create the possibility of a person becoming addicted, and those who become addicted to gambling gradually face bigger problems, starting with financial crisis, family crisis, and finally depression.
However, those who gamble and of course keep in mind that they should only stake what they can afford to lose, then gambling will remain only as entertainment for them, but those who consider gambling as their career or to generate regular money from gambling are actually living in a fool's paradise.

[WhoYouCantKill]

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.

It's not entertainment for those who gamble beyond what they can afford to lose and so when they lose it they get bitter and whine over it but for the gambler that stick to his threshold by using at each session of the game the slightest percentage that could make him spend more time enjoying the bet or the casino games till his bankroll which is within his threshold is exhausted, such a gambler, his feelings of entertainment doesn't get affected by a loss or win, it just feels same for him.

No matter how we try to frame the situation, different gamblers will always have different opinions and perspectives about gambling and it is these perspectives that often shapes their decisions and approaches towards gambling. For some gamblers, it’s just an alternate source of income and with such mindset, gambling can never be perceived as an entertainment, but mind you, this doesn’t mean that everyone sees gambling the same way, there are still those who see gambling for what it really is, and that’s just the reality of gambling.