Topic: Another health benefit of online gambling - page 6. (Read 2463 times)

For someone dealing with an illness like tuberculosis the isolation necessary to protect others and manage their health can indeed make gambling alone less appealing and even detrimental. I agree with the suggestion to find other forms of entertainment that are less risky and more enriching during such a trying time. Important to focus on recovery and find joy in activities that contribute positively to one's health and happiness.

I also think that a person who has tubercolysis is something very delicate, and yes, I understand that he has to entertain himself but it is something that a Person like this must do to entertain himself. I would call him to read, not to make plays in the casino because the same frustration of the Illness can make you lose, because if you don't take good care of it, that illness can be very delicate, that's something that everyone thinks, I have a friend who had that illness and it lasted 5 months and he couldn't leave home, plus Since this disease is so contagious, he was always locked up in his room, the truth is that it made him depressed, and he didn't see how he could entertain himself, so as he came out of that disease, one of the things he did the least was think about playing, he was Very evil.

Yes, that could be, meaning that each person always has a different reason as to why they come and get involved in gambling, where maybe desperation can also be one of the drivers for someone to get involved in gambling like you said about the man in the story above. because he felt bored and fed up due to the illness he was suffering from, which in the end took his despair out on gambling in order to relieve his boredom and stress by always spending his time in the room without activity, and of course in this case he had to be really careful. in involvement in gambling because yes I understand that gambling can be entertaining and fun but however it cannot be denied that gambling can also trigger stress and depression if done in the wrong way or too aggressively.

So yes, of course I think we already understand this, that although gambling can be quite fun, on the other hand, we also have to think about the negative impacts, especially if you are sick, where your health could get worse if you experience some of the impacts it causes. by gambling, so in my opinion using gambling as a medium to entertain and relieve boredom when you are sick is too risky, I think there are many other things you can do such as playing regular games or watching Netflix.

I think that for such a player, who has contracted tuberculosis, it is most likely not interesting to place bets alone, sitting in his apartment and actually being isolated from other people. 
It is true that for many players it is very important not just to place bets, but to discuss them with other people.  It is from such a discussion that, firstly, the decision on bets is made not only by the player himself, but also by a group of people with whom he discussed the bets.
Secondly, the player has someone with whom to discuss, one might say almost professionally, the bet that he is making.  This communication can be even more important for a person than winning or losing in the game itself. 
So this sick person is unlikely to be as comfortable and interested in gambling while sitting at home at the computer and alone.  This game probably won’t replace a physical casino for him.

Yes, it's possible that when the man was suffering from his illness, he definitely felt bored and fed up, so he took it out by playing online gambling as a way to entertain himself so he wouldn't think too much about the illness he was suffering from. However, this also needs to be taken into account because in any case the man must get enough rest so that his illness can get better soon. After all, we as gamblers also cannot force other people's will, let him be the one who feels it because he is good and bad, he is the one who takes it upon himself. Let's just take the positive side, maybe by playing online gambling someone will feel entertained by themselves because access is easy, can be played individually and there are no restrictions in any way, but we also need to remember that we must always be careful and maintain good control.

 You've made a very good point here, well I'll start by saying that your neighbours is very stubborn for refusing to listen to his doctors advise and therefore putting others at risk of contacting the disease, the online gambling and casino site has made it very easy for individuals to relax comfortably at home and make their predictions so I wonder why he still insist on going to stuffy bet shops to gamble despite his health condition.

 Left for me I'll suggest he quit gambling for a while and use that money to take care of his health condition, he's putting himself at more risk based on the fact that he needs to be more relaxed and in a good mental condition instead of thinking and being depressed when he suffer from heavy lose. Normally, I don't think it's okay for individuals with health issues to get involved in gambling I consider it risky.

Personally, I agree with your cautionary stance. It is very important to prioritize mental health and approach gambling if at all with a clear understanding of your mental and emotional state. But it's probably important to note that a person with the problems you describe should avoid not only gambling, but also any high stress situations.
Moreover, the societal stigma around mental health can indeed complicate the situation. But friends and family can help create a supportive environment that reduces stigma and promotes healing and understanding.



You make a valid point about the social benefits of physical gambling spaces, but there's also a crucial aspect of responsibility that can't be overlooked. Prioritizing one's health and the health of others should be paramount. Choosing to gamble online over physical locations, especially when dealing with a contagious illness, reflects a responsible decision. So it seems to me that gambling, whether online or offline isn't the root cause of such issues but it act as a catalyst that exacerbates pre existing problems.

You are right about that but I think nowadays, people who go to gambling center are not there because they want to see their friends or hang out, they are there to bets and nothing more. There is this type of bet they call virtual where you go to stand and place a bet and under some minutes you can win some money or lose some money, most often they don't win anything and they become addicted and spend the rest of their days from morning to evening.

With this, I think online gambling will erase this type of behavior in our society, you will surprise that many of them spend the their night sleeping on those shops trying to make money they will never make and when I check the micro factor of this problems, it's unemployment that increases this activity of joblessness.

It's sad to know that your friend has got a communicable dieses which is contagious by bacterias, and as such, it's advisable if he could prioritize his health first before deciding which mode to gamble on, (i.e either physical or online), because just as he is still finding it difficult to gamble only on online casinos but prefer the physical, so do we also have many people who loves/prefer to gamble on a physical sport betting shop/casino, due to the opportunity it grants to have fun, make new friends and interact with like-minded people of same sports, where they discuss and share betting tips, which can not be done if you are gambling alone on an online casino.

So just as gambling on online casinos prevent you from contacting communicable dieses such as tuberculosis, it also prevent you from having the opportunity to meet and interact with like-minded people of your sport.

I completely agree with you! In addition I can also add skills like financial management, emotional control, and the ability to take calculated risks. These abilities are invaluable in everyday life and can significantly enhance the quality of our decisions and overall life quality

Lately, I have been talking with some people on the internet who happen to suffer from some mental health issues, like anxiety, social phobia and stuff like that, which requires professional assistance and even medication for them to face it andive a normal life. This thread this surfaced again and makes me think on who gambling and those kind of mental issues could interest between each other and how it could affect the well being of them.
There are much people out there which suffer from some problems and they are yet to be formally diagnosed, still they are aware they are suffering from something which is not normal at all.
So, my take on gambling and mental health would be to avoid gambling if one believes there is something abnormal going on with the psyque and with the way we perceive world.

I am sure most of your would agree with me, that it's not the same to have someone mentally and emotionally stable to engage in gambling than someone who has undiagnosed bipolar disorder or depression. It is one of the consequences on how society usually stigmatizes mental health.

Actually I don't think the KYC is the main reason they prefer the physical meetings, maybe because there they can spend time with friends. In Nigeria, which is also where you are from,  we also have our local online betting platform like Sportybet and I haven't heard anyone complaining about stress there and it's still possible to share booking code with friends online.

Also don't forget in our local betting shop there are times when there won't power supply to place a bet but online we can do it when we want, while another reason I prefer online is also from the fact I can't lost my booking code.

I am still trying to scrutinize the health benefits of gambling which can be rare compared to the disadvantages. Once we understand the effect of gambling, I don't think we would be scared to gamble because we know so much about gambling and how we can prevent oneself from becoming too addictive to gambling. Gambling could have it own advantages which could include making free money and living the kind of lifestyle that we want especially when we hit the jackpot. If someone keeps becoming fortunate in gambling, we might be surprised to earn huge and spend funds the way we like since it is free money.

I agree with you, I have been to some physical betting shops some years ago and the environment is not good for gamblers to spend an hours in the shop because of the environment and the heat that is coming out from the shop base on the population of people in the shop,and it can make some people to contact disease from the center.

Not that the owner of the gambling center are not making money from the  from the shop, but they don't want to use their money to maintain the place for gamblers to enjoy the place through out the hours they are going to spend in gambling.

I stopped gambling in public center, because some people use to smoke in the gambling shop and there is no way you can tell them not to smoke in the gambling center, which is the reason why I used to play bet in my home without stepping out to physical gambling shop to play bet.

We may not have a direct impact to the benefits of what we receives from the influence of only gambling, because some are inherent while some are depository, we need to gamble for the benefits of what we want to have while having fun, this alone is part of what contributes to how excited we are each time we are going to gamble, just as some will say that gambling makes them feel relaxed of the contracted facial muscles after a hectic day.

I think there are no other health benefits in gambling apart from being able to make us feel happy by gambling when we are in a boring situation in some free time, gambling when you are feeling stressed can indeed make you feel happy from some of the sensations you get like when you betting on types of online betting, such as slots, where there is music that decorates the course of the game along with several symbols that look funny or interesting, but what we have to remember is that the health benefits can only be obtained when you gamble without placing high hopes. overdoing it on winning, because it is clear that intentions and goals can really influence your sensation of the results at the end of the session, which means that you really have to be a typical responsible gambler who has the ability to accept the fact of losing, because what is certain is that if you are a responsible gambler then I think it is unlikely for you to risk an amount that you basically cannot afford to be responsible for because usually a typical gambler like this will prioritize pleasure rather than pursuing victory which usually makes you experience regret at the end of the session, the point is that gambling can be a place stress triggers and absolutely no health benefits whatsoever if you treat gambling the wrong way.

When it comes to user experience or in compared with the ambiance then for sure both things could really be differentiated but in speaking or in talks about health benefits then this is something that
i dont see any other reason then it would really giving out that kind of health benefit but rather having that kind of leisure and entertainment.Yes, it could give out that kind of chill and relaxation but it would reall be just that temporal. Why? It would really be replaced by something that disappointment on the time that you would really be experiencing those loses on which this would really be the common scenario or situation
that you would really be able to have in gambling. This is why it would really be better that having that self acceptance when dealing up with gambling.

Dont know if this one would really be giving out that kind of health benefit or not, one things which is important is that it could bring out that kind of leisure then this one really counts.

Whatever a human being engages in, and they lose money at the end of it, it won't be regarded as a benefit to them, be it online or physical gambling.

When something should be regarded as beneficial to humans is when it helps and boosts their body or it helps in their financial growth. But whereby nothing of such happens, and it takes from them financially, would you call that beneficial to us even though we can afford to go to crowded physical gambling to avoid being contacted by different illnesses we might not know of, just to stick with online gambling only.

Having said that, if your point is for gamblers to do more online gambling because of the case you mention, that means gamblers have to avoid going to crowded places. Remember that gambling houses are not the only crowded place one could go, not to get contacted by illnesses. One can get contacted in crowded places like the market, schools, religious centers(churches, mosques), etc

In a nutshell, every gambler should go with the gambling method they are convenient and knowledgeable with(online or physical), not what gamblers will advise to.

Online gambling and physical gambling shops has different feels. Most time when play at the physical shops, you might be lucky enough to get good games from so other experts who gamble there as well so theirs high chance of winning. In my country for instance a lot of people prefer the local gambling stores because it's easier for them compared to online where you have to go through some kyc and other stuffs. Physical gambling store you just have to buy your slip and play your games weather virtual or sport betting. For me I enjoy both the online and the physical gambling methods.

To be frank I have never visit any physical gambling shop and I don't see myself going there ever to gamble, I just don't vibe those places, I just enjoy gambling online testing various platforms of my choice when I feel like, though I still have one or two I love best. There are so many benefits of online gambling platform which I can say to me outweigh the physical casino but those who prefer to use physical casino knows why they still just prefer it to the online but I guessed it may be because that was were they started gambling or made most wins.

I hope you told him that some online gambling platform has a chat group were users can  interact with each other which makes it fun and entertaining like the physical bet shops