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Your take - that treating gambling akin to a pastime necessitating resources - is thought-provoking. Yet, it somewhat bypasses the risks of gambling addiction. The excitement of gambling lies in its unpredictability, but this same factor can be its peril. Uncertainty breeds hope, hope for that ultimate winning hand.
Your view of disregarding long-term losses is intriguing. While it reduces emotional strain, acknowledging losses is essential for financial prudence. Though your standpoint of seeing gambling as leisure is fascinating, we can't overlook the potential financial and psychological repercussions. Even as a hobby, gambling requires keen awareness and restraint to prevent addiction
So, what do you think Dude. if, we don't want any risk, the most ideal answer is not to gamble. We are aware that gambling carries risks. because to play it, we need a tool to bet. by risking money, it means we are quite prepared for the risk of defeat. if, we calculate the long-term loss. that means, we are playing with our own minds. why, if it is detrimental, it is better not to gamble at all. yes, it's that simple isn't it. because in gambling, it is risky even the probability of winning that we have is smaller than the ratio of defeat. "in this case, betting on a purely luck based game".
Well, if basically we or I gamble intensely every week. let's take football as an example, in a week, there are 3 matches with different leagues and we bet on them. the question is, aren't we indicated to be gambling addicts? one more thing, this is very interesting, the joy of gambling lies in its unpredictability and uncertainty breeds hope. and if gambling is certain, should we call it gambling. and if, we play for fun, what is the definition of having fun than gambling, isn't it getting the win from the gaming session.
Well, regarding hobbies, we can apply them to other things. for example, I have another hobby to travel around the world. this hobby, will be very draining of money. then, do we have to count the money we have spent to be a loss. I guess, the definition of a hobby is not like that. but because it's a gamble, like I said. it does not mean that in every session we will just let our money just disappear, even as you say, gambling requires high awareness and responsibility and we agree on this one. that way, we can control ourselves and even the money we have to sacrifice for this one hobby. after all, from every gambling session that we do, it's not always that defeat always covers us. especially in football, because this bet involves insight and knowledge. by the way, I am happy to discuss and exchange opinions with you.