In what way can gambling be called entertainment?

[SamReomo]

That is why its necessary for one to approach gambling with the right mindset because first approach really matters and it changes everything, so that even if things change, they stay with the right mindset and uses it daily for own good and this makes them to treat losses as part of them, because that way they can have the mindset that they can also lose anytime and that's why betting with what you can afford is really advisable.

Right mindset is needed in every area of life not only in gambling, those who consider gambling as source of income don't really understand it properly and that's the reason why many of them get addicted to it. Someone who approaches gambling in right way will never get addicted to it but enjoy his/her time spent on placing some good bets or by playing games like Poker.

I personally do both of those and to be honest I enjoy a lot when I do that, even if I lose that doesn't impact me much because I gamble with responsibility and only for fun. If I win I accept it and enjoy the won amount and if I lose I accept that as well and enjoy even some losses.

[rdluffy]

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This is a perfect way ti describe gambling as entertainment activity. When you gamble with funds you'll also use for other leisure activities, there's no way you'll regret if at the end you didn't win. It's like funding the games you derive please in engaging yourself with. The good thing with this kind of gambling habit is that you'll not be under pressure to win, which even increases your chances of winning. But when one is gambling to make money or for survival, it's no longer for entertainment, it becomes an occupation.

Relying on gambling for survival or to pay bills is a huge mistake. I've never seen anyone succeed depending on betting
It might be in the short term, but in the long term it's terrible to believe

Don't get me wrong, making money gambling is REALLY cool, it's a great feeling of victory, but you have to know that you can lose everything at any moment

[Agbamoni]

Gambling can be called entertainment when you dont take gambling as a profit-oriented game while enjoying the fun, the sound, and the gamification of the casino. The casino is designed to look like a video game, so that the players can have entertainment for long without leaving the platform. However, there will be people who gamble for both the fun, the entertainment and the profit.

[Agbe]

Gambling can be called entertainment when you dont take gambling as a profit-oriented game while enjoying the fun, the sound, and the gamification of the casino. The casino is designed to look like a video game, so that the players can have entertainment for long without leaving the platform. However, there will be people who gamble for both the fun, the entertainment and the profit.

100% supported. And there is no monetary activity involved and you visit the casino and play games until you are tired before you left and not because you left as the results of lack of funds. The real fun comes when your are not spending money and once you deposit money, it becomes a profit oriented because at that stage, your thinking will be making profit and not to lost your deposit money to the casino instead you want to win back your money with extra money from the casino. That is not and entertainment. Or the person deposits and he will not expecting any return of money and only to lost to the casino. When we visit the cinema center to entertain ourselves, we didn't expect return of money from the center operators. We pay and watch (entertain ourselves) and have fun, laughing and eating popcorn, chicken and others and after everything we go home.

[shawonngp]

Gambling is fun when you can spend small amounts, or at least amounts you can afford to lose and, quite simply, you don’t feel a compulsive urge to bet or play.
For example, there are those who spend money on slot machines whilst having a beer in the pub, and there are those who lock themselves in their room and spend money on buying a costume/hat/weapons in an online video game... what’s the difference? Is one okay because it’s a game and the other isn’t because it’s a slot machine?

Small amount for me does not make gambling fun, why? Because I would not feel the thrill with it. It has always been about what you can afford to lose, since we do not have the same financial status in life. For some, $100 in gambling is just a small amount, while for others it is already big.

So there is really no specific amount, the amount we risk should be something that gives us some thrill so we can really feel the entertainment value of gambling. Otherwise, the gambling session will be boring, just my own definition.

Right, everyone's financial situation is not the same; there are small gamblers for those, even 20$-30$, much larger amounts, because their income is very limited. I know people who, even if they lose 1000$, don't have any effect on them; they don't care about this loss, so gambling is entertainment for some and a money machine for others. It depends on the gambler. I keep a very small amount for gambling. I forgot about that money, so I won't get disappointed even if I lose. Gambling is always entertainment for me; I just enjoy investing what I can, not a large amount. So even if I lose all, I don't have to chase to recover the loss.

[Popkon6]

What do you think? Can gambling still be called entertainment even when we are losing, or is it only entertaining when we win?

Gambling is basically a sign of gambling addiction, because if you do not participate in gambling more, then neither the signs of addiction nor the loss and winning in gambling will be possible. Therefore, those who are addicted are the ones who mainly participate in gambling more, and due to their participation more, their research becomes weak, so they lose from gambling. And they try hard to recover this lost money, resulting in the symptoms of losing more.
When the gambler enters the gambling game with an aggressive attitude and intends to win, then the symptoms of gambling addiction are mainly manifested in it. Therefore, one should spend a small amount of money and a short time gambling, only then will it be possible to stay away from gambling addiction.

[DrBeer]

For me, a good way to describe gambling, given that winning is one possible outcome, is to compare it to treasure hunting
As long as this is entertainment for the sake of the process itself rather than for profit, it doesn’t make us addicted. You set aside a certain budget for equipment, time, and logistics costs, and it doesn’t take up most of your time. Sometimes you manage to find something interesting, and sometimes something valuable-you can add it to your collection or sell it. But when you set your sights on finding a hoard of gold coins at all costs, get into debt, and constantly spend all your time on this search alone... that’s already an addiction with false goals.

[SatoPrincess]

Gambling can be called entertainment when you dont take gambling as a profit-oriented game while enjoying the fun, the sound, and the gamification of the casino. The casino is designed to look like a video game, so that the players can have entertainment for long without leaving the platform. However, there will be people who gamble for both the fun, the entertainment and the profit.

100% supported. And there is no monetary activity involved and you visit the casino and play games until you are tired before you left and not because you left as the results of lack of funds. The real fun comes when your are not spending money and once you deposit money, it becomes a profit oriented because at that stage, your thinking will be making profit and not to lost your deposit money to the casino instead you want to win back your money with extra money from the casino. That is not and entertainment. Or the person deposits and he will not expecting any return of money and only to lost to the casino. When we visit the cinema center to entertain ourselves, we didn't expect return of money from the center operators. We pay and watch (entertain ourselves) and have fun, laughing and eating popcorn, chicken and others and after everything we go home.

In short, what you’re saying is that gambling cannot be a form of entertainment because there is money involved. I don’t agree with that theory and I have shared my reasons on a thread you created a while back. The possibility of winning money doesn’t make away the fact that gambling can be fun, the dopamine rush comes from the uncertainty of the outcome of the bet.

[yixichloro2xx]

‎‎Gambling can be see as an entertainment only if we accept and forgo our losses. Before you gamble you should use the money that you can afford to lose, so that any sort of emotions won't get attached especially when you lose. It should also be treated like a paid activity with no guarantee of return, not a side income.But the moment someone starts expecting profits or seeing it as a means of survival or chasing losses, that's when gambling stop being an entertainment and turns to something else e.g Addiction. The more someone keeps playing the more losses they will have, which could lead to start borrowing money to gamble or selling their important assets. The important thing is to have self control, know your limits and be disciplined.

[bangjoe]

Gambling can be called entertainment when you dont take gambling as a profit-oriented game while enjoying the fun, the sound, and the gamification of the casino. The casino is designed to look like a video game, so that the players can have entertainment for long without leaving the platform. However, there will be people who gamble for both the fun, the entertainment and the profit.

It's not just about gamification in my opinion, because if that's the main goal why do many people not like demo mode, and is there anyone to this day not playing with money but only playing demo mode? I think there is almost no one if you look at this fact.
Do you not imagine something gambling without using money orientation in it? the fun of the game is not enough because there is no essence of gambling itself and the feeling of wanting to win money on every bet made, more sense of fun when you see the fluctuations of your winnings when playing in the casino, your experience will get a very extraordinary passion from it.

[libert19]

I know many people believe that gambling is a form of entertainment, but how exactly do we treat it as entertainment when in reality, we are spending money on it?

WDYM? People spend money on movies, video games, concerts, etc to entertain themselves? How does spending money in gambling make it any different? If anything 'gambling as an entertainment' is only better because you get chance to make money on top of being entertained.

[1] reality is, the more we gamble, the more we spend. Have we really noticed that?

Yes.

[2] if gambling is entertainment does that mean we only see it that way when we are winning? Or can we still call it entertainment even when we are losing?

It's entertainment for me even when I lose.

For me, this is where it gets confusing because when people watch movies, play video games, or go out with friends, they spend money too. They don’t expect to get that money back because they just pay for the experience. But in gambling, it is different because there is always that hope of winning, and once money is involved, some people stop seeing it as entertainment and start treating it like a way to earn, which can become risky.

It's still an entertainment even if there is potential to win money, for me what I spend in gambling, it's already lost as if spending on any other entertainment activity, potential to earn money is just smth extra.

So maybe gambling can only be called entertainment if we already accept that the money we use might be gone. Once we start chasing losses or expecting profit, then maybe it is no longer entertainment anymore.

Oh you have really thought out this thread well, didn't you? It's like you picked my brain.

Everyone gambles for money, but the way everyone presents it is different, so some people think that gambling is entertainment. But I never think that everyone gambles for entertainment. Because there are many sources of entertainment, we all use those sources, so why would we consider gambling as a source of entertainment?

Because with gambling there is chance to make money?

I don't know what drugs are on these people that think they are being entertained when losing money as certainly there is nothing to be entertained when someone loses money.

Tell you what I make bets on cricket matches, the thrills resulting from money being on stake and that feeling of wanting to win are entertainment itself, if I lose the bet the entertainment value was still provided with amount I bet.
 

[danadc]

For me, a good way to describe gambling, given that winning is one possible outcome, is to compare it to treasure hunting
As long as this is entertainment for the sake of the process itself rather than for profit, it doesn’t make us addicted. You set aside a certain budget for equipment, time, and logistics costs, and it doesn’t take up most of your time. Sometimes you manage to find something interesting, and sometimes something valuable-you can add it to your collection or sell it. But when you set your sights on finding a hoard of gold coins at all costs, get into debt, and constantly spend all your time on this search alone... that’s already an addiction with false goals.

I also think like you, gaming is a form of entertainment that we should enjoy, not abuse, and not become addicted to. Those who understand gaming know how to play, don't lose control, and take care of their money. I know that sometimes emotions make us lose control, but it's something we can control with some strategies. There's a lot of talk about being willing to lose money, but it's difficult to do; you must have discipline.

[wiss19]

Only gambling, considered as entertainment, has never been fair because there are enough things to enjoy in life and have entertainment. Everyone has their own way of enjoying and entertaining, while gambling is also having enough stress because sometimes situations go to the level where entertainment turns into a nightmare.

Mostly people spend their money on other ways, which are always much better than gambling for having entertainment, and these are surely also good to stay positive and enjoy your life. Always thinking about gambling, even for entertainment, has never been a solid idea; just chill and enjoy life with different ways of entertainment.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Although gambling is primarily for entertainment, the risks and losses can vary from person to person. When someone takes it as entertainment, they gamble with their extra money and they have a mindset where even if they lose, it does not affect them much and even if they win, they do not expect anything other than joy. On the other hand, when someone sees it as a way to make money, they do not want to lose their money, that is, they do not have a mindset of losing. And if they lose money, it causes disappointment. Those who play for entertainment can accept the possibility of losing and they make low-risk decisions by spending limited money. It is not a sure way to earn money. And very few people can survive here. Whatever the purpose of gambling, one should not expect certainty.

Even the person that is playing for the primary purpose of making more money can still have that risk measures and also be willing to accept the losses but once the winning is not coming as they have expected it to come, it becomes frustrating for them and most people can not bear that pressure, so they will either become addicted on the process or lose everything they have and go broke. Such situation occurs when you don't take gambling as an entertainment.

[elzjmirra]

The entertainment part, in my opinion, is when we carry out the process, specifically from the sensations we feel. Many unexpected things can happen in the process, but of course this is also inseparable from the issue of winning, I consider gambling as entertainment regardless of the outcome, such as spending money to pay for the sensations I will get throughout the game.

[Wakate]

Gambling can be called entertainment when you dont take gambling as a profit-oriented game while enjoying the fun, the sound, and the gamification of the casino. The casino is designed to look like a video game, so that the players can have entertainment for long without leaving the platform. However, there will be people who gamble for both the fun, the entertainment and the profit.

Whether you take gambling as entertaining or you see as a means of making money, that does not mean that you are going to be profitable as a gambler. People are losing money everyday to gambling and you resosns for gambling will not change the fact that you can either be profitable or lose your stake as a gambler.

[SensitiveEyes]

It is entertainment if gambling entertains you. You spend money on cinema tickets or buy games from your online account four games console because it is entertaining you. Gambling is structured to let you get your money back with more money without a promise. It is called gambling because you are gambling. If you feel entertained winning or losing it is entertainment. You can put your cash to better entertain yourself than gambling.

[knuckey]

I know many people believe that gambling is a form of entertainment, but how exactly do we treat it as entertainment when in reality, we are spending money on it?

It's actually still reasonable to consider gambling as entertainment and a way to spend money. This happens in almost all entertainment venues. But the question is, is it worth spending money there? Most gambling establishments are actually just a waste of money. They say it's entertainment, but it can also be a sad place if we lose. Sometimes I wonder if they use gambling as entertainment as an escape from the disappointment of their own losses?

[Achalugo BTC]

Whether you take gambling as entertaining or you see as a means of making money, that does not mean that you are going to be profitable as a gambler. People are losing money everyday to gambling and you resosns for gambling will not change the fact that you can either be profitable or lose your stake as a gambler.

You are right, whether one is gambling for entertainment or not, it doesn't change the fact that gambling won't still be in the favour of the house edge. And in gambling, it has two outcomes, either you lose your stake or you get lucky to win and walk away before emotional impulses will start to make you lose guard that will make one to make worse decisions, but walking away and preserve your peace of mind is better that walking away broke and end up ruining your day.

[rachael9385]

Gambling can be called entertainment when you dont take gambling as a profit-oriented game while enjoying the fun, the sound, and the gamification of the casino. The casino is designed to look like a video game, so that the players can have entertainment for long without leaving the platform. However, there will be people who gamble for both the fun, the entertainment and the profit.

Taking gambling as a source of income or a way to get profit is one of the ways that gamblers end up getting addicted to the game but there are gamblers that harm themselves in the process of getting entertained. The most important thing is to make sure that you gamble responsibly even if you don't gamble to make profit.