Gambling isn't bad

[LogitechMouse]

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What's actually wrong is the approach people use to gamble, it has been advised a lot of times that gambling shouldn't be taken to seriously, don't expect gambling to be a side hustle or a source of income. If you do such then you are the one with the problem, gambling is not the problem, it you that is.
Just like driving a car, if you choose to drive recklessly and you get an accident, you are the cause.

So instead of saying gambling is bad (which is not) it's better to advise more on how to stay on the purpose of gambling have fun, the risk involved is just like normal expenses, like paying to play a video game of something similar.
If you need some money, you shouldn't gamble for it. After all mathematically your going to loose in a long run, so what's the use of you imagining some unrealistic wins.

I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad one, but gamblers here have different opinions when it comes to gambling. They see gambling in a different way, and because of that, we are seeing different comments when it comes to gambling. Some see it as a way to make money, some sees it as a way to have fun, some sees it as something beneficial for them, and some sees it as somewhat harmful.

Speaking of harmful, this is the reason why I always say that gambling is like Bitcoin. Both of them are just tools where it's effect on every single person differs depending on how they'll be using it. If they sees gambling as something that makes them money then there's a chance that it haunt or destroy their whole life because there's a chance that they'll get addicted into it. On the other hand, if somebody sees gambling as some form of entertainment, yes they can still get addicted, but what I believe is that gambling will have a lower chance of them getting affected negatively.

The problem with majority of the gamblers is that they see gambling as a way to make money because they've seen many people already winning, and there's nothing wrong with it. It's just that it creates this stigma around gamblers where they'll try and hope that they'll experience the same, and that feeling will get them addicted. Gambling isn't bad or good. It's just a tool just like money.

[jcojci]

Gambling is not bad if you can treat it well. Gambling is parts of the entertainment but you should not play over and lose your money. People wants to make money from gambling after they seeing the chances so they chasing the win without thinks about the risks. But gambling is not a source of income so you must not use like a job. The risk will be bigger every time you playing. If you don't want to get more problems in gambling, you should controls yourself and if not, gambling can takes your money easily.

[Comeacross]

The problem with majority of the gamblers is that they see gambling as a way to make money because they've seen many people already winning, and there's nothing wrong with it. It's just that it creates this stigma around gamblers where they'll try and hope that they'll experience the same, and that feeling will get them addicted. Gambling isn't bad or good. It's just a tool just like money.

Many people already winning? Is this true? Many people are losing in real life actually but people don't show their loses online. They mislead people with a single win betslip out of probably 10 bets they have played losing the rest and win just 1 out of this 10.

Gambling is a tool but people are misusing the tool in a wrong way just like when a gun falls into the hand of criminals. They are tend to use it in a bad way for their interest. Gambling is now seen as additional source of income by majority. The system is designed to make you think that way unless you stand firmly on your principles.

People conclude it's bad based on how they see it effect on people gambling aggressively.

[STT]

We learnt risk fractional outcomes and probability in school maths when I was a kid, on that basis I believe its a normal part of life to address and deal with risk on a normal basis.   Theres no rule that you have to bet or risk money on various probable events, thats just the fun part but risk is normal and unavoidable in life imo.

  One way or another you will going to encounter unknown outcomes and have to deal with risk, maybe even take a gamble things will work out with some monetary benefit.  I'd always advise money management don't just throw everything you got it and presume its going to win out for you, keep the recreational games fun is my simple rule

[TedMosby]

I think everything that exists in this world has its own good and bad sides. It all comes back to the users. I will use smoking instead of driving as an analogy. We all know that smoking is bad for health, but many people still do it. You might feel calmer and find it easier to focus because of the nicotine, but that's nothing compared to the long term effects. It also easily makes people addicted to nicotine.

Apart from that, nicotine also has its own benefits for medical purposes, but they are really limited to certain groups of people under specific conditions. For example, smokers have a lower chance of Parkinson's disease, and nicotine can be used as a therapy for Alzheimer's disease, etc. What I am trying to say is that smoking already has a bad stigma despite the fact that it can be used for therapy and other beneficial purposes. For the majority of people, the negative effects outweigh the positive ones. In this case, I wouldn't say smoking isn't bad.

Nowadays, gambling has more negative sides than positive ones. So, I wouldn't say gambling is not bad either, because I don't want to say gambling is good or neutral. Instead, I choose to say that you should be careful with gambling. Just because it has some benefits doesn't mean it's good. It's more about the overall assessment.

[Bryan jessy]

People have different reasons to why they gamble and how they approach it matters too, some gamblers like gambling for fun which if not properly handled they get overwhelmed while some persons gamble for profit purpose which is the most common approach and without proper plans or self awareness it will have a negative effects on it subject, it not necessarily about what we view gambling to be but it depends on how we operate it and our mindset in the process. Lot of addicted gamblers started gambling for fun but got carried away so far it has something to offer, and there is something to look out for there is definitely going to be an effective.

[rachael9385]

Gambling is only bad depending on how you engage in it, if you are not addicted then there's nothing negative about gambling. A lot of people gamble for entertainment but at some point they end up drifting into gambling addiction probably as a result of greed and the need to make quick money from the game. Gambling addiction is bad because In the long run this affects the financial State of those that are affected. Some get into debt which makes them frustrated and some of them even get suicidal overtime.

[Futurexxx]

So as we are in a different society, that is also how our view on gambling are different. In my society or my neighborhood, they sees gambling as an irresponsible act because it has ruin a lot of lives, because those that it has ruin their lives sees it as a means of making money, which makes them engage in it desperately.
While in some society, you will hardly see someone that see it as a bad activity, because they don't take it as a means of making money, because it's strictly for fun there. So we can't change how our numerous society sees gambling regardless of whatever we may say here.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

So as we are in a different society, that is also how our view on gambling are different. In my society or my neighborhood, they sees gambling as an irresponsible act because it has ruin a lot of lives, because those that it has ruin their lives sees it as a means of making money, which makes them engage in it desperately.

I think most society frown upon gambling. Because it is associated with what you said, irresponsible act and if someone fell into the addiction, lives are ruined. And we have heard horror stories on how that addicted gambler act just to have money.

While in some society, you will hardly see someone that see it as a bad activity, because they don't take it as a means of making money, because it's strictly for fun there. So we can't change how our numerous society sees gambling regardless of whatever we may say here.

It can be fun while it lasted. But once you started losing, then that's where the gambling addiction starts. You chase your losses, you want to replicate your previous big wins. But unfortunately that is the trap of gambling as you can't win all the time.

[Bigjoe33]

I go through topics and replies, some just talk of gambling like it's some type of awful activity and shouldn't be done by people.
But that's actually wrong. Gambling is not bad, I wouldn't say it's good as well, it's literally just an activity and it completely okay for someone to gamble as long as your above age 18.

Smiles! So if it's not bad, and you wouldn't say it's good as well, then where does it belong or where are you? Not a serious question though, but just asking to know your stand on the matter.. smiles.

Anyways, your second line said a lot and I think that's just it. Our approach to gambling is the reality of our problems. Even after playing for months without single win, you still believe you can make a living out of it?, or you sure believe that one day you would hit a jackpot, and so you can as well recover all that you have lost within the past months or years with your excessive gambling habit? Common! Treat gamble as an entertainment, and take your mind off winning anytime you play, and then, always ensure to gamble with what you can afford to lose, else, each time you lose, you get emotional

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I am not pleased with gambling companies that promote gambling in areas where children will be exposed to it. Underage children should be protected from influences that could make them become gamblers.

In this era, I don't actually think there's a way to promote gambling companies that will keep them completely out of children's sight. Even at stadiums, these promotions are displayed, and some parents take their kids along to watch the matches. Apart from that, some TV channels still run advertisements for gambling companies, and then there's social media, which is the main place for these kinds of ads.

Children can be protected against underage gambling when parents also play their role well. Everything is already on the internet, and when children use their phones without parental guidance, they can be exposed to many adult activities, including gambling. Primarily, I would say it's the parents' fault. However, in this subject matter, gambling is not bad unless the gambler allows irresponsible behavior to overwhelm them in their gambling activities. After all, they are adults who should be able to make the right decisions on their own. If they can't be responsible, then they are no different from the kids we are trying to protect from underage gambling.

[KeenanEl19]

Gambling is not a bad thing if it is done properly, that is, naturally with the aim of basically being for entertainment only. Gambling will have a bad impact when we play it excessively to make addiction and the occurrence of this addiction is due to the fault of the players themselves who do gambling by exceeding the limits of reasonableness.

The thing that must be emphasized is that gambling is a means of entertainment based on games with excess profits can be obtained if you are lucky enough, but unfortunately many people respond incorrectly to what happens is that they pursue profits that are uncertain which tend to make them experience a losing streak.

[Cossyblack]

As long as you gamble responsibly and your overdoing it then your on the right paths. Gambling becomes a problem when you don't have self control and that's where addictions begins. If you're Gambling within your limits and you don't take it as your side hustle then there's no way you'll become an addict. The mistake most young gamblers make this days is that they see gambling as an easy way to become rich,they forget that the main purpose of gambling is just for entertainment but some these gamblers now take it as their sources of income. If we can gamble with self control and with money that we are willing to lose,we will not have problems.

[Peanutswar]

This will only depends on the persons perspective when it comes in gambling. The mistake here we know that gambling is a just a form of entertainment only others seek this to add some spices in their game which is using a money a form of bet to satisfied their ego and dopamine now others become too much addictive in playing gambling because they cant see this anymore as a form of fun and entertainment instead as a source of income, having a bet with a potential high return this is what they wanted before getting satisfied reason why takes so much time and money before to achieve. Now because of these persons not only the player its self is the affected but also people around them thats why becomes its bad in their perspective.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Gambling is not bad if you can treat it well. Gambling is parts of the entertainment but you should not play over and lose your money. People wants to make money from gambling after they seeing the chances so they chasing the win without thinks about the risks. But gambling is not a source of income so you must not use like a job. The risk will be bigger every time you playing. If you don't want to get more problems in gambling, you should controls yourself and if not, gambling can takes your money easily.

That’s right. Where the biggest problem starts is the very moment when gamblers begin to view gambling as more than just entertainment, but instead start viewing it as way to make an income or generate revenue for themselves. Inasmuch as there’s actually a possibility of winning, we shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking or believing that this is actually something that’s guaranteed and thus expect that it’ll come all the time, because this is the unrealistic expectation that often gets people into gambling problems.

[criptoevangelista]

My friend, I consider gambling pure entertainment, and I go into it without any high expectations, mostly because the risk is high and the chance of frustration and financial loss is very real. I try to play in a way where I don't get overly hyped by the wins or lose sleep over the losses. It's all about how you handle it—it can be wonderful when you're in the profit, but it can also turn into a total nightmare. You always have to be very cautious to keep it fun in the long run.

[Hardyrobust]

I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad one, but gamblers here have different opinions when it comes to gambling. They see gambling in a different way, and because of that, we are seeing different comments when it comes to gambling. Some see it as a way to make money, some sees it as a way to have fun, some sees it as something beneficial for them, and some sees it as somewhat harmful.

Speaking of harmful, this is the reason why I always say that gambling is like Bitcoin. Both of them are just tools where it's effect on every single person differs depending on how they'll be using it. If they sees gambling as something that makes them money then there's a chance that it haunt or destroy their whole life because there's a chance that they'll get addicted into it. On the other hand, if somebody sees gambling as some form of entertainment, yes they can still get addicted, but what I believe is that gambling will have a lower chance of them getting affected negatively.

The problem with majority of the gamblers is that they see gambling as a way to make money because they've seen many people already winning, and there's nothing wrong with it. It's just that it creates this stigma around gamblers where they'll try and hope that they'll experience the same, and that feeling will get them addicted. Gambling isn't bad or good. It's just a tool just like money

You are completely wrong by comparing bitcoin and gambling. Bitcoin is not gambling and there is no similarities between bitcoin and gambling. Bitcoin is an asset that has proven to be a good store of value and it's outcome doesn't rely on luck . while gambling is not an asset and it's rely on luck.
Individuals mindset do differs. Anyone that treat gambling as a source of income will only end up been disappointed. Even those that gamble for entertainment without being moderate, will likely become addicted to gambling.
Therefore I believe the way people see gamble is what determine whether gambling is good or bad. Those that treat gambling as an entertainment will never chase after losses or lose huge amount of money like those that takes gambling as there source of income.

[Pandu Geddon]

Gambling is not bad, I wouldn't say it's good as well, it's literally just an activity and it completely okay for someone to gamble as long as your above age 18.

I see that nowadays age isn't really a limit for someone to gamble. You can gamble when you have money and are pretty financially stable. I think that's the safest way to gamble these days. Even though in reality, gambling can be done by anyone without age restrictions on certain sites. Even with just a little money, you can gamble, hoping to win a big prize offered.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

It's not bad but it's nothing goo either! It should be regulated much more I think. Fairness is games MUST be guaranteed and overlooked by some 3rd party and not by some nonsense they create themselves. Also players funds should be more safe. It feels like when a player is not welcome anymore since he or she won too much recently they can always make up some accusation such as "advantage play" or multi acc or what not to find a way not to pay. Cases like this should be supervised much more. Just holding the TOS in front of a player is ridiculous.

[mitchr4]

My friend, I consider gambling pure entertainment, and I go into it without any high expectations, mostly because the risk is high and the chance of frustration and financial loss is very real. I try to play in a way where I don't get overly hyped by the wins or lose sleep over the losses. It's all about how you handle it—it can be wonderful when you're in the profit, but it can also turn into a total nightmare. You always have to be very cautious to keep it fun in the long run.

Since gambling always involves something being risked, it makes sense that many people see it as a risky kind of game. Some people treat it purely as entertainment, but in reality plenty end up relying on it to earn money. That is probably where the real mistake happens, when gambling becomes someone’s main way to earn money. Gambling is not always profitable, so depending on it for income carries a big risk.