Have you ever lost a friendship over an off bet?

[rachael9385]

I have not gotten into a serious bet with a friend, by serious I mean betting significant amount of money that can cause rift between. The only times I have bet with a friend is when it is with something easily redeemable like buying me a bottle of beer or something simple. I know that side bet can be very problematic and can separate friends. Gambling should be focused on the casinos whose business it is to honor all payments of genuine winnings in the platform.                                                                                                                                                

There are lots of reasons why I don't get into such bets as well and one of them is the disagreements that it can spike up, I have valuable connections that I don't want to ruin with friendly gambling. Even though I get involved in such with my friends we don't put money on the line, we casually say things like the loser would buy drinks, even when this is not upholded it doesn't become a big deal.

[colinistheman]

Off bets with friend may appear harmless, yet they carry a lot of real social risk. Funds alters athe tone of friendship, mostly if pride, emotions, or expectations is involved. If one loses and has refused to pay, trust takes the hit, and such damage is usually bigger than the wagered amount. Even if everybody pays up, tension may linger. This is the reason why a lot of people avoid it. Online platforms at least take away personal pressure and disputes emotionally. As for me, to bet with friends is scarcely worth the risk on a relationship over a thing that should just be seen as entertainment.

Totally agree, money and ego mixed together can be toxic. If these casual off bet between friends are not handled properly it can easily lead to bitterness and distrust in relationship

I have seen many times that gambling and money related issues can cause serious stress in relationship even destroying years of trust.

This is why when I bet with friends I always do it in a light hearted manner so that the game is fun. And if you want to bet seriously with money then online casino are the best, at least there is no fear of being stopped when you meet your friend face to face with your debts and the vibe of the chat is also positive

[imamusma]

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Totally agree, money and ego mixed together can be toxic. If these casual off bet between friends are not handled properly it can easily lead to bitterness and distrust in relationship

I have seen many times that gambling and money related issues can cause serious stress in relationship even destroying years of trust.

This is why when I bet with friends I always do it in a light hearted manner so that the game is fun. And if you want to bet seriously with money then online casino are the best, at least there is no fear of being stopped when you meet your friend face to face with your debts and the vibe of the chat is also positive

Gambling is a form of entertainment, it should never lead to losing friends or creating distance between us and them for any reason. If one wants to gamble seriously, visiting a casino is a wiser choice. We can share stories when we lose, review strategies together with friends, and treat them to food and drinks when we win. I think that is an ideal picture of how we should view gambling.

[Orpichukwu]

There are lots of reasons why I don't get into such bets as well and one of them is the disagreements that it can spike up, I have valuable connections that I don't want to ruin with friendly gambling. Even though I get involved in such with my friends we don't put money on the line, we casually say things like the loser would buy drinks, even when this is not upholded it doesn't become a big deal.

Even on the drink aspect, if it's not moderated and care is not taken, such can also still bring up issues among friends. It's not like the next person can't afford it, but when one particular person appears to be the one who is always losing, it will be like every other person has ganged up against him, which doesn't always look good either. They convince him, or there will be little grudges left in them until there is a need to voice it out.

[Silikiem]

Several times I’ve had an off bet with a close friend and even with my brother and at the end of the day the the agreement were not honored, we get mad at each other initially but at the end of the day we just get over it and didn’t really take it to heart. We know the implications of what this kind of thing can bring to the family, friends and relatives so it’s even more advisable not to bet with a close friend or relative if you know you’re not easily letting go of anything just for peace to reign.

[Hispo]

Several times I’ve had an off bet with a close friend and even with my brother and at the end of the day the the agreement were not honored, we get mad at each other initially but at the end of the day we just get over it and didn’t really take it to heart. We know the implications of what this kind of thing can bring to the family, friends and relatives so it’s even more advisable not to bet with a close friend or relative if you know you’re not easily letting go of anything just for peace to reign.

You are very lucky to have that kind of people around you, who do not seem to hold a grudge on bets or unpaid money, because that kind of stuff is what destroys family and friendships here in the country I live in.
Since we are going through a very complex economical crisis, money has become more important than ever and it can mark the difference between death and life sometimes.

I have seen people here who literally commit murder over an unpaid debt of 50$. I assume where you live things are different, so that is good for you.
You should learn from experiences in other countries and previous experiences you have had yourself and never bet with friends and family member ever again. It is not worth it, to risk getting a relationship to end because a relatively small amount of money.

[drangos]

Several times I’ve had an off bet with a close friend and even with my brother and at the end of the day the the agreement were not honored, we get mad at each other initially but at the end of the day we just get over it and didn’t really take it to heart. We know the implications of what this kind of thing can bring to the family, friends and relatives so it’s even more advisable not to bet with a close friend or relative if you know you’re not easily letting go of anything just for peace to reign.

You are very lucky to have that kind of people around you, who do not seem to hold a grudge on bets or unpaid money, because that kind of stuff is what destroys family and friendships here in the country I live in.
Since we are going through a very complex economical crisis, money has become more important than ever and it can mark the difference between death and life sometimes.

I have seen people here who literally commit murder over an unpaid debt of 50$. I assume where you live things are different, so that is good for you.
You should learn from experiences in other countries and previous experiences you have had yourself and never bet with friends and family member ever again. It is not worth it, to risk getting a relationship to end because a relatively small amount of money.

Admittedly, even in certain areas, a trivial bet will result in a bloody battle, in case of a shortage of money. I believe that the appreciation and trust amongst friends or family is more important. When everybody can forget about minor differences, as it happened to you, it is all okay, but this is not very common. Personally, I have seen the negative side of it when I bet with a close friend or even with a relative. There is no valued money that is worth losing a friend or a family. The first should always be peace and trust.