It's serious if you only have gambling as an entertainment option

[Die_empty]

The only problem associated with having one form of entertainment is if you become addicted. There are many people who enjoy or play only one form of sports and that's their only source of entertainment. Someone might not have too much time to spend on entertainment because of work. In that case they might have to limit themselves to a single form of entertainment. The event in the OP is a case of gambling addiction and not the problem caused by having one type of entertainment.

I would have to also agree with you that having more than one form of entertainment couid be helpful to those who might want to restrict or stop gambling. I have once substituted gambling for video games.

[Powerjumboo]

This is true, and it happened to a friend who used to be addicted to online casinos, you see my friend used to play basketball and watch movies on weekends just to ease up from his work as a supervisor.

One of our friends introduced him to online casinos as an additional form of entertainment, knowing that he is a disciplined guy and will not turn to addiction.

At first, my friend is hesitant, but he still checks it if he still has a room for one, after a few week of testing he soon loved it because of the excitement so he allocated a portion that he can lose, unfortunately because of his new found form of entertainment he abandoned playing basketball and watching movies so he can focus on playing in casino which he found more entertaining.

By picking and only playing in casinos as a form of entertainment, his friends and family found out that he had allocated more time and money; they knew him as a disciplined guy, but because he only had gambling to treat himself, he became addicted.

It's good that, with the intervention of family and friends, he has reduced his time at the casino and has resumed playing basketball and watching movies.

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

Although gambling is the best means of entertainment, there are some strategies for gambling through which gambling can be accepted as entertainment and gambling can be played responsibly. For example, if you want to play gambling as entertainment, you must use 1% to a maximum of 5% of your income on the gambling platform, and no more money can be used. On the gambling platform, you can set a specific time as entertainment, and gambling cannot be played beyond that specific time. If gambling can be accepted in this way, then gambling can certainly be the best means of entertainment, but if gambling cannot be used in this way and if gambling is considered a means of earning money and gambling creates excessive emotions, then it will become an addiction and that is exactly what the man did.

[bhadz]

A gambler has all the control to do things that are necessary. If he can control himself with other things, we don't know on which beyond he's got the control he does with gambling. That's why it's still important to look into that matter no matter how good a gambler is controlling in the things he does. But when it's with gambling, they might fall to the trap of what they are so confident with and they're the ones to give up and just admit it that they have lost their control in it. We gamble for fun, don't get serious with it because if it gets serious, you'll start to desire recovering everything you've lost.

[Kavelj22]

In a few cases, some people would rather abandon their paying job to focus more on gambling, with the belief that giving it more time would make them profits. In this case, you could tell that he was not completely invested in gambling and he still had his senses intact to detect that it was time to stop.

You call it few cases but unfortunetly this became a pattern with many who can't stop playing. And this is a habit of addiction that can be read as a sign of pathologic behavior. Gambling as entertainment is just a start for all of them to become an addictive behavior later by frequence.

The most effective way in those cases is to consult a doctor specializes in addiction treatment. Yes there are doctors who studied a branch and became specialized in addiction treatment, like we see doctors specialized in the majority of psychology pathologic patterns.

[Sonia_123]

This is true, and it happened to a friend who used to be addicted to online casinos, you see my friend used to play basketball and watch movies on weekends just to ease up from his work as a supervisor.

One of our friends introduced him to online casinos as an additional form of entertainment, knowing that he is a disciplined guy and will not turn to addiction.

At first, my friend is hesitant, but he still checks it if he still has a room for one, after a few week of testing he soon loved it because of the excitement so he allocated a portion that he can lose, unfortunately because of his new found form of entertainment he abandoned playing basketball and watching movies so he can focus on playing in casino which he found more entertaining.

By picking and only playing in casinos as a form of entertainment, his friends and family found out that he had allocated more time and money; they knew him as a disciplined guy, but because he only had gambling to treat himself, he became addicted.

It's good that, with the intervention of family and friends, he has reduced his time at the casino and has resumed playing basketball and watching movies.

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

It all depends on the individual, you never can tell what the person is capable of doing when it comes to games like this, some persons loves the trilling, sounds and music of the game more than just playing the game, gambling comes with various effects on an individual when you cannot control your emotions because of the excitement you find in it.

[programmer3666]

This is true, and it happened to a friend who used to be addicted to online casinos, you see my friend used to play basketball and watch movies on weekends just to ease up from his work as a supervisor.

One of our friends introduced him to online casinos as an additional form of entertainment, knowing that he is a disciplined guy and will not turn to addiction.

At first, my friend is hesitant, but he still checks it if he still has a room for one, after a few week of testing he soon loved it because of the excitement so he allocated a portion that he can lose, unfortunately because of his new found form of entertainment he abandoned playing basketball and watching movies so he can focus on playing in casino which he found more entertaining.

By picking and only playing in casinos as a form of entertainment, his friends and family found out that he had allocated more time and money; they knew him as a disciplined guy, but because he only had gambling to treat himself, he became addicted.

It's good that, with the intervention of family and friends, he has reduced his time at the casino and has resumed playing basketball and watching movies.

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

I kind of agree with this because when gambling becomes the only source of excitement or entertainment in someone’s life, it can slowly become unhealthy without the person noticing. That is why balance is very important. A case of someone who used to enjoy football, movies, hanging out with friends or sports, but later stops doing all those things just to spend more time gambling. As time goes on, the person can become emotionally attached to gambling and start losing control. It is always better to have different hobbies and activities instead of depending only on gambling for excitement.

[rbynxx]

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

I think someone will agree and disagree. Those who disagree are probably those who are really into gambling for years yet they'll find a good solitude in that and we can't judge them if that's what they feel right? There are instances that gambling isn't bad to be an option as long as you're gambling moderately, which may sound absurd to hear but just imagine this, it's a choice of someone who's a PWD and online entertainment is the thing he/she can do.

Well, for us who are physically able, yes it's really bad and too bad if you get addicted to something that really ruined a lot of lives in the past and will so too in the present as we know that online gambling is too rampant these days.

[Hispo]

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It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

I think the ideal scenario would be not to have gambling as one's only option for one to get entertainment, as it would prompt us to spend more time and money on gambling than we could actually afford to invest in it.
Gambling is better if it is rather a complement to one's already existing options for entertainment, instead of completely diving into gambling and forgetting about other activities which can also give us a good time.
Extra point of those activities also involve other people, like friends and family members, any activity is better of one has company.

Just my two cents/satoshis in this matter.

I am glad you friend is doing better and he is back playing basketball with his friends.

[alegotardo]

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

Anything in excess is an addiction. Whenever you abandon a healthy habit and "dedicate" more time to something you realize you are losing control of, that is also an addiction. The problem is that many people do not realize they are becoming addicted because usually it happens gradually. People think it is a normal just another hobby and that they have control of the situation... It is good that your friend had good friends and family to bring him back to reality before this became his new reality.

Sometimes we think that if we spend a small amount on gambling, we are in control, but the time spent is just as precious as the money spent in casinos.

[tread93]

This is true, and it happened to a friend who used to be addicted to online casinos, you see my friend used to play basketball and watch movies on weekends just to ease up from his work as a supervisor.

One of our friends introduced him to online casinos as an additional form of entertainment, knowing that he is a disciplined guy and will not turn to addiction.

At first, my friend is hesitant, but he still checks it if he still has a room for one, after a few week of testing he soon loved it because of the excitement so he allocated a portion that he can lose, unfortunately because of his new found form of entertainment he abandoned playing basketball and watching movies so he can focus on playing in casino which he found more entertaining.

By picking and only playing in casinos as a form of entertainment, his friends and family found out that he had allocated more time and money; they knew him as a disciplined guy, but because he only had gambling to treat himself, he became addicted.

It's good that, with the intervention of family and friends, he has reduced his time at the casino and has resumed playing basketball and watching movies.

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

When youre in your groove and already successful and have a super healthy habit of basketball the gambling for basketball trade off was not idea imo and honestly the basketball is keeping your head level while your gambling just opens a door for wreckage. You have to find a peaceful balance in life and there is a fine line with gambling

[TedMosby]

IMO, it does fit the needs of your friend as a form of entertainment because it can replace other activities he used to do to get entertained and ease up his day. But I disagree with this statement...

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It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

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...Because the problem is not that gambling is replacing his routines and stopping the other entertaining activities that he used to do. The problem is that your friend started losing control of his discipline. He started spending more time and money on casinos.

Casino as the only form of your daily entertainment is not a problem if you still can control yourself, know how much money and time to spend, when to stop, etc.

You use the perspective that the problem is gambling, rather than the problem is in the person. There are still many people who can have gambling as the only form of entertainment they have but still be able to maintain their life well.

[red4slash]

Actually for me it is not a problem as long as we are able to control ourselves but when this is used as a reason for entertainment but cannot control ourselves properly, especially for financial problems that are clearly owned, it becomes very dangerous because in the end indirectly the longer we will increasingly give ourselves a burden due to not being able to control ourselves properly when we do gambling.

If indeed from the beginning we are difficult to control ourselves and limits then do not make this a form of entertainment because we will not be able to bear this until the end but if indeed we have no problem with the losses we bear due to defeat and can control ourselves so as not to make our emotions overflow after defeat then maybe it can be done even though the risk is clearly high.

[Arenga pinnata]

Whether or not someone becomes addicted really depends on their own self-discipline. After all, even if someone takes gambling more seriously in hopes of making money, it can actually lead to even greater losses. So I think it’s a bit safer to view it as entertainment. it’s just like someone who isn’t good at managing their time and then becomes addicted to playing online games, causing them to neglect other activities. The same thing can happen not only with online casinos but in other areas as well. In fact, an even more severe phenomenon today is people who are addicted to scrolling through short videos and social media.
So the crux of the issue lies in how well we practice discipline in managing our money and time.

[Betwrong]

~ It's good that, with the intervention of family and friends, he has reduced his time at the casino and has resumed playing basketball and watching movies.

I totally agree with this. There's a lot other forms of entertainment and we shouldn't neglect them in favour of gambling. Gambling can be one of the many, not the only one. If you think, "I better play slots than go watch a film with my girlfriend", it's a red flag and you shouldn't ignore it. Google it if you don't have the means for visiting a specialist, but start doing something in this regard.

[Proty]

It is not a good idea to give all attention to just one thing, it may not gambling. It is always good to be moderate in whatever thing ones is doing because that's the only to avoid being addicted to it. Gambling all the time or when gambling is the only means of entertainment then it will become easy to be addicted to it because of the time dedicated to gambling is much.
Some people believe that gambling if the reason for gambling is entertainment that they won't be addicted to gambling but this wrong , when more time is given to gambling thanbany other thing it becomes easy to be addicted.

[fruktik]

I don't think that I've ever thought of gambling as a sole source of entertainment before, thinking of it now I believe that it is not a good lifestyle because gambling is addictive and not something that should be engaged in everytime. I've disciplined myself to only gamble a few times in a week, there are some weeks that I don't gamble because I have other things to occupy my mind and time. If there were nothing else for a gambler to do after work and chores then the only option to relax would be gambling and that is how addiction will start. As a gambler it is good to have other hubbies to pass free times, if it's only gambling it won't be good on the long run.

I had to find a few extra hobbies to avoid spending all day gambling. I chose fishing. Now, whenever I have an overwhelming urge to start gambling, I immediately remember that I have other activities that bring me pleasure. That's how I freed my mind from the casino. Now it's not even on the back burner, but much more of a focus. I wouldn't say I'm not drawn to it, but it's a completely different feeling than before.

[OsaiEmma]

This is true, and it happened to a friend who used to be addicted to online casinos, you see my friend used to play basketball and watch movies on weekends just to ease up from his work as a supervisor.

One of our friends introduced him to online casinos as an additional form of entertainment, knowing that he is a disciplined guy and will not turn to addiction.

At first, my friend is hesitant, but he still checks it if he still has a room for one, after a few week of testing he soon loved it because of the excitement so he allocated a portion that he can lose, unfortunately because of his new found form of entertainment he abandoned playing basketball and watching movies so he can focus on playing in casino which he found more entertaining.

By picking and only playing in casinos as a form of entertainment, his friends and family found out that he had allocated more time and money; they knew him as a disciplined guy, but because he only had gambling to treat himself, he became addicted.

It's good that, with the intervention of family and friends, he has reduced his time at the casino and has resumed playing basketball and watching movies.

It's a bad idea to only have gambling as an entertainment option. You should never leave things that entertain you to play in a casino; it's just too risky.

Do you agree with this?

I keep on saying this, it's dangerous to take gambling as fun, cause most times, if ur not well disciplined and have a level of self consciousness, u'll become an addict.

Gamble casually. Take it as a serious matter because u'll loose money, when u realize u'll loose some money, u'll be careful while gambling. But if u say I'm just having fun, then u won't take into consideration d money u'll loose in d process.

Yes there is a potential to winning big in gambling, but d potential to loosing big is also there and it's even more. When we come to this realization, we'll gambe less. I'm saying this because this have been my mindset right from d onset, even when I started gambling newly. I know there is a potential of winning, but at d same time, a potential of loosing, and I'm loosing more than I'm winning, so I gamble less and conservatively.

Anyways, we should all do what we feel is best, but if for any reason, I think or feel that gambling is fun, I don't think I'll be considering these potential anymore, thereby making me addicted

[Cointxz]

I don't think that I've ever thought of gambling as a sole source of entertainment before, thinking of it now I believe that it is not a good lifestyle because gambling is addictive and not something that should be engaged in everytime. I've disciplined myself to only gamble a few times in a week, there are some weeks that I don't gamble because I have other things to occupy my mind and time. If there were nothing else for a gambler to do after work and chores then the only option to relax would be gambling and that is how addiction will start. As a gambler it is good to have other hubbies to pass free times, if it's only gambling it won't be good on the long run.

I had to find a few extra hobbies to avoid spending all day gambling. I chose fishing. Now, whenever I have an overwhelming urge to start gambling, I immediately remember that I have other activities that bring me pleasure. That's how I freed my mind from the casino. Now it's not even on the back burner, but much more of a focus. I wouldn't say I'm not drawn to it, but it's a completely different feeling than before.

I have a fishing hobby before but due to lack of fishing spot in my area I stop this hobby long time ago.

Currently, I’m only using gambling as my hobby because my hands is full on business management and other investments that requires detailed planning and cashflow budget.

It’s not bad on my case because I only gamble during my free time with very limited budget including I use gambling limits on my casino account to play safe.

[PhilosopherKing]

It is not a good idea to give all attention to just one thing, it may not gambling. It is always good to be moderate in whatever thing ones is doing because that's the only to avoid being addicted to it. Gambling all the time or when gambling is the only means of entertainment then it will become easy to be addicted to it because of the time dedicated to gambling is much.
Some people believe that gambling if the reason for gambling is entertainment that they won't be addicted to gambling but this wrong , when more time is given to gambling thanbany other thing it becomes easy to be addicted.

Gambling is s not only thing that person can use to keep their selves entertained

there is other things for person to do. Person can go out for a walk, talk to a friend and sleep if there if there ain't anything else to do. Because addiction can come if person allows gambling to occupy most of their free time . If that addiction come it is something that can be very difficult for person to stop because the person mind will be in winning their loss over  And the addiction can start affecting person relationships and mental well-being. That is why person should do what he have to do to prevent the addiction from coming in first place

[viljy]

Of course, I agree that gambling should not be central to the time that a person devotes to his hobby. In short, if gambling becomes a priority for a person, it may signal the beginning of the development of gambling addiction. Moderation is important in many things in life, and moderation is even more important in things where strong emotions (excitement) are initially present.