Is Doing Side Activities While Gambling, is it good or not?

[giammangiato]

That depends on the side activity and how much focus you need to put into it. It wouldn't hurt to have a drink or snacks on the side when it's a common activity for most people, regardless of what you're currently doing. For the most part, i'd also prefer one task at a time because it's easy to lose focus when you have to pay attention to multiple things. I've had a bad experience with multitasking before, and it became a costly lesson to wrap up whatever else I had to do before starting my session.

I think that gambling is not a good idea to do any activity or habit that can completely destroy our attention. Drinking water or coffee while gambling will not reason any problem in the gambler's attention. However, I think that there are many gamblers who drinking alcohol while gambling, as a result of which it is not possible for the gambler to remain in a normal state, as a result, the risk of losing money increases manifold and it is very harmful to health. It is better to stay away from that bad habit.

The best choices in my life I've made almost always over a drink,  it disinhibits rational thought and therefore instinct prevails over everything.
We always tend to control our instincts, only then do we realize that we should actually always follow them.
Rational thinking presents us with too many doubts, and in the end, 90% of us will make the wrong choice, the one we think is the least painful or the simplest.
In gambling, choices affect economic performance, but sometimes bad choices lead to an unexpected outcome.
I'm of the opinion that everyone should play as they feel comfortable, the only rule? Don't overdo it.

[Gozie51]

Personally, I don’t do other activities when I gambling, I just focus on gambling because I don’t want to mess up my decisions. Also, if I follow them and start smoking for example, wouldn’t it be better to use the money for gambling instead of buying other things?

You see, it is an individual choice, preference and what works for each one. For you, it could be a distraction and you can mess things up but for others it may be a concentrating factor, so it is relative. I have seen gamblers who enjoy smoking and that is because it is part of the way they relax themselves. Relaxation could be with anything, some with beer and chewables like meat sauce, fish sauce etc, whatever makes you happy. To gamble, you need concentration and if smoking gives you that concentration you need in gambling then it won't matter for the person what others think if they derive joy in such. If it is distracting them then they won't indulge in it while staking their money.

[Asuspawer09]

I mean for me it doesn't really going to matter a lot, If you are focusing on gambling then it might be a good thing but doing some other things I dont really think that it is going to make a huge difference since most of the time gambling is just all about luck, it doesnt going to matter a lot if you put all of your focus on it, it will not make your chances of winning rise up to the point where it is worth it to put all of your focus into it, so doing some other things depending on the user might just be a stress relieaver for them since they might know that they migh get frustrated in the end of the game.

Buying some other things doesn't make sense to me as well, since your gambling money, it's not justifiable to gamble your money instead of just buying some other things, I mean your gambling to make some money anyway, and putting your money in gambling was just as good as losing already since most of the time we could just say that 95% of gamblers is going to lose it. So personally I would just buy a cigarette for 1$ than just putting a bet for 1$ since I did get a cigarette than gambling I might not get anything.

[TopTort777]

What games are you playing that you require that much focus on the process? Poker is one thing, but playing slots really require that much attention? Does sports betting require a lot of focus? Specially those who have placed bets before the game I have no doubts that focus is important, but there is no need to dwell on it so much. You must enjoy the game and process, than sit with poker face and watch how game is running.

[xenomorfo]

Addictions create actions that make the working day or simply life easier.
As you say it's essential to know when to stop. Gambling is fine, but responsibly; smoking is fine, but not too much.
Gambling and betting can also be relaxing and calming but you must always set yourself a limit and not exceed it. If the limit is exceeded, it is a good idea to seek help.

That's right, if it becomes your only motivation to exist, your only thought all day, and then that thing you're thinking about so insistently has become an addiction. It can be gambling, it can be alcohol, it can be smoking, it can be sex, it can be anything. The important thing is to understand it.

[uneng]

The problem of drinking while gambling is that it affects inhibitory control. The gambler may feel so relaxed in a way he will become prone to take dumb decisions towards his gambling session, what means he can end spending more money than he should, for an example.

Also, the consumption of cigarettes, allied to drinks and gambling boost addiction. It's like doing many things which give you pleasure at same time, in high dosages. At some point the person will get addicted to it. Of course it doesn't apply to everyone, because each person has a different personality and natural tendency, but in every cases, all the present elements are risk factors when experienced side by side with gambling practice.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

A lot of people does this mate, so I don't think it's a big deal, in this kind of situation, before a gambler can make a wrong decision while gambling,  means that they have been intoxicated by the alcoholic drink they are taking or the weed they are smoking, if the gambler is moderately taking those stuffs while gambling, they won't get addicted but when they take it out of proportion, then they are likely to make countless mistakes and even blow their bankroll. This can be bad or good depending  on how the gambler is handling it.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

So I observe most of my friends doing other activities while gambling, some of them smoking and some of them drink coffee or soda. Is it common for gamblers to do other activities while gambling? Does it help them to focus or not? I would like to hear other opinions too.

So are you trying to tell us that smoking or drinking of coffee or soda now an activity that isn't worth doing while gambling? Because to be frankly speaking, the last time I checked, gambling is not driving, which involves higher risk that may led to lose of life, who h is why in driving people are always discouraged to drink and drive, unlike in gambling where there is zero risk of life, but rather a risk of finances. Because in a nutshell, taking a coffee while gambling or for those who loves smoking will only make you feel relaxed to think and apply more strategy, and this differs with respect to each individual, because there are some people that may not be able to concentrate while smoking or drinking.

[xenomorfo]

You are absolutely right, that's the reason why a lot of gambling addicts find it very easy to get addicted to alcohol and drugs, most gamblers abuse these substances due to how frustrated they are with gambling, it becomes a dependency and coping mechanism to deal with losses. Only thing that can break addiction is self discipline.

Thank you. Thank you very much for understanding what I mean. Above all, I don't say it because I want to be a moralist or I want to teach something to others. I say this because you have to be careful. I say this so that we can all understand the limit beyond which we must not push ourselves. I don't do it because I feel superior, but because I want to help.

[Rashlyowl]

So I observe most of my friends doing other activities while gambling, some of them smoking and some of them drink coffee or soda. Is it common for gamblers to do other activities while gambling? Does it help them to focus or not? I would like to hear other opinions too.

Personally, I don’t do other activities when I gambling, I just focus on gambling because I don’t want to mess up my decisions. Also, if I follow them and start smoking for example, wouldn’t it be better to use the money for gambling instead of buying other things?

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What you are talking about is gambling in general, we are not going to get good answers from that. In some games, doing side activities can be bad, just like you said it might mess up your decisions. For example, when playing live casino (blackjack or roulette), doing side activities might reduce our focus, we are no longer truly 100% on the game.

Referring to your illustration, which is a slot game, I think doing side activities while playing slots has no impact whatsoever, neither good nor bad. Doing side activities can be a way for us to enjoy the moment while gambling (especially slots).

[Youngrebel]

So I observe most of my friends doing other activities while gambling, some of them smoking and some of them drink coffee or soda. Is it common for gamblers to do other activities while gambling? Does it help them to focus or not? I would like to hear other opinions too.

Personally, I don’t do other activities when I gambling, I just focus on gambling because I don’t want to mess up my decisions. Also, if I follow them and start smoking for example, wouldn’t it be better to use the money for gambling instead of buying other things?

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First of all, how long do you use in gambling? Just few minutes or over some how?
Second of all, what kind of person are you? Someone who can contrate naturally or someone who needs to get something to get high for more moral?
So depending on the individual personality and what works best for you.  You can do then. Donot live lives based on the opinion of others or based on what works for you.

[alastantiger]

So I observe most of my friends doing other activities while gambling, some of them smoking and some of them drink coffee or soda. Is it common for gamblers to do other activities while gambling? Does it help them to focus or not? I would like to hear other opinions too.

Personally, I don’t do other activities when I gambling, I just focus on gambling because I don’t want to mess up my decisions. Also, if I follow them and start smoking for example, wouldn’t it be better to use the money for gambling instead of buying other things?

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This question can be answered from different perspective because you can say doing something and gambling can result to you having a bad result whereas it can also result to you having a good result because whatever you are doing if it is motivating you or helping you relax and making you to gamble more perfectly it can lead to a good result but when whatever you are doing leads to you having a bad result then you have to stop what you are doing immediately. For me I think relaxing while gambling is a good way for me to have a good result, I can take some alcohol or a little smoke just to keep myself at ease because then I will be relaxed and I can place my bet very well but if this extra things I do leads to addiction then I will have to stop because then I might get addicted to it and it will result to me having a bad result.

I once was addicted to alcohol and this made me to have a very bad result whenever I'm gambling I have to stop drinking because then it makes me to get drunk and I will misplace my game sometimes play some games that I'm not supposed to play. But when I stopped it helped me a lot so everybody just have to find that what is going to work out for them and follow that.

[Judith87403]

Absolutely, it is very common for gamblers to do other things when they are playing, such like drinking coffee, soda, or smoking. For some people it is only a habit or a way to be relaxed, mostly during long sessions. A small activity such like coffee can help someone to remain alert, yet it does not really make decision-making better.

Your approach of totally focusing on gambling is really sensible. If attention is split, it gets  easier to make fast or reckless choices. Everybody has a diversify routine, though concentration mostly helps with better judgement.

To add, your are correct about spending priorities. When one has a gambling budget that is fixed, making use of extra money on habits like smoking does not necessarily add any value and could simply increase overall expenses.

[TopT3ns]

Absolutely, it is very common for gamblers to do other things when they are playing, such like drinking coffee, soda, or smoking. For some people it is only a habit or a way to be relaxed, mostly during long sessions. A small activity such like coffee can help someone to remain alert, yet it does not really make decision-making better.

Your approach of totally focusing on gambling is really sensible. If attention is split, it gets  easier to make fast or reckless choices. Everybody has a diversify routine, though concentration mostly helps with better judgement.

To add, your are correct about spending priorities. When one has a gambling budget that is fixed, making use of extra money on habits like smoking does not necessarily add any value and could simply increase overall expenses.

It is a big jump in thinking to realise that more activities will not enable more correct decisions. You will be able to put the money you spend on unnecessary things like cigarette or high priced drinks in your pocket while playing and use it to purchase other needs that are critical to you.

Being always attentive is a way to perceive opportunities objectively without being affected by the noises in the environment. The best way to keep within the predetermined plan is by eliminating all the physical distractions and keeping up with our plans. Real joy comes when all money wagered has easy and quantifiable advantage.

[Orpichukwu]

If you already have an addiction, unfortunately getting into another addiction is much easier because you are psychologically used to being addicted to something. So there is no particular advice to give, you have to resist and fight against yourself to prevent it from happening.

And no matter the type of advice which one tries to give to an addicted person, if he has not figured out a way to get himself out of that addiction, that advice is never going to work; self-discipline and control are the keys to escaping from moving from one addiction to the other.

[Floxynice]

If you already have an addiction, unfortunately getting into another addiction is much easier because you are psychologically used to being addicted to something. So there is no particular advice to give, you have to resist and fight against yourself to prevent it from happening.

And no matter the type of advice which one tries to give to an addicted person, if he has not figured out a way to get himself out of that addiction, that advice is never going to work; self-discipline and control are the keys to escaping from moving from one addiction to the other.

Yea, personal realisation is the only reason an addict will consider your advice. But, it is not usually easy for addicts to realise that they have been doing things wrong all along. It may take one bad personal experience and constant constant persuasion from loved ones before a gambler could realise himself. For this reason, people should not stop advising gamblers; they may not listen to the good counsel now, but one day, they will become sobber and reflect on all that has gone wrong within them.

[passwordnow]

So I observe most of my friends doing other activities while gambling, some of them smoking and some of them drink coffee or soda. Is it common for gamblers to do other activities while gambling? Does it help them to focus or not? I would like to hear other opinions too.

This is the same like working in front of computer by having some drinks to have and snacks to munch. I have water beside me when I gamble and that's normal I think. I would have never thought that this is considered other activities when it is a necessity, a must to have when we gamble. It's not losing our focus and instead, it's helping us to gain more focus when we do gambling activities or any other activities that we're doing. I don't even see it as an activity because it's part of the routine that every gambler should have.

[Jody.Drummer]

Personally, I don’t do other activities when I gambling, I just focus on gambling because I don’t want to mess up my decisions. Also, if I follow them and start smoking for example, wouldn’t it be better to use the money for gambling instead of buying other things?

You see, it is an individual choice, preference and what works for each one. For you, it could be a distraction and you can mess things up but for others it may be a concentrating factor, so it is relative. I have seen gamblers who enjoy smoking and that is because it is part of the way they relax themselves. Relaxation could be with anything, some with beer and chewables like meat sauce, fish sauce etc, whatever makes you happy. To gamble, you need concentration and if smoking gives you that concentration you need in gambling then it won't matter for the person what others think if they derive joy in such. If it is distracting them then they won't indulge in it while staking their money.

Gambling itself is better done during leisure time because if done while we are doing other activities such as work, it will not go well. This does not mean that it will interfere with gambling, but rather the opposite, where gambling can interfere with other activities, so doing it during leisure time is more appropriate. As for smoking, it is a habit. I agree with what you said; for some people, it may be disruptive, but for those who are already accustomed to smoking, they will be more relaxed about it, even if the results are disappointing, meaning it makes them upset. If smoking and alcohol are consumed in moderation, meaning not excessively, it is not a problem if they are already accustomed to it.

[Peanutswar]

Depends on the attention span of the player if they can do multiple acitivites and still focos on it, well depends on the game of the casino too i guess because if you are just playing slot games you dont need to click all the time you can make an automatic spins and check if you hit a good bonus or spins on the run but if you are playing like strategy and base such as on the table top games and poker thats the time it requires an attention or focus of the player to make a critical decision on the game. Me as a player who dont want to get bothered when im playing is I do just focus on the game only. Just single task at a time.

[ZeroVinsonN]

What games are you playing that you require that much focus on the process? Poker is one thing, but playing slots really require that much attention? Does sports betting require a lot of focus? Specially those who have placed bets before the game I have no doubts that focus is important, but there is no need to dwell on it so much. You must enjoy the game and process, than sit with poker face and watch how game is running.

I know OP talked about focus but to me I think it's more about something to kill the time with while gambling, I know some people will say gambling itself is a means to kill time but that's not true for everyone , these people get too excited when gambling and time seems to not be moving forward at all so in order to not be too drawn to the bet for time to flow by quickly to them they decide to do something else to pass the time, drinking will definitely do the job for them.