Topic: Gambling can bring positivity and light into people's lives (Read 554 times)

Yes I have witnessed a situation where someone that has no source of earning a living other than doing menial jobs which doesn't even come oftenly won a huge jackpot and started crying because he never expected to have a form of relief through gambling. His status changed, he bought land and establish business for his mother and he started doing a transportation business and live a good life after.
Gambling can change someone's life at a time when they least expected but it depends on the way you follow up your gambling life because if you are too dependent on gambling, the results you want may not come but if you focus on other things while still playing gambling as though you are doing it for fun, a day might come when you may get a surprise winning that may change your life and your status.

I can see that you only talked about the positive side of gambling, and if I must say, you are even elaborating on this unnecessarily just to buttress your point about gambling. As this might be true, we should not get carried away by it as it is not particularly the case, there are dangers and anger too, so we should not get carried away by this. I mean we should understand the bad side, and tempting and addictive side of gambling so that we can balance the two together. Now, in balancing the two, I can only say that gambling is good only if we are sensible and smart towards it, otherwise, it will certainly be bad overall because it is not so easy.

Even for those who are sensible and smart with it, they are still facing a whole lot of challenges that make gambling so dangerous for them and it all depends on how best we are dealing with the situation in the sense of managing gambling and ourselves which matters most in my opinion. It can't just be as easy as the positive side looks, which is why I would rather implore people to think more of the challenges and not believe that gambling is so advantageous the way the OP states it. Such could cause people not to get more prepared towards the negative side of it which is what causes people to often fail woefully in it believing it is easy and a way to make money.

I agree with what you've said, it really depends to the outcome of each individuals when it comes to gambling  but even if gambling wasn't invented, there will be other incidents that may happen just like the damages that will be acquired when doing gambling. We cannot control people's fate because it is what it is. All we need to do is to be more aware of what we should and shouldn't do so that we don't end up with the fate of most gamblers.

This is what OP trying to cover from the whole thread and that is the reality in gambling
because there are only few that succeed in this journey but the losses is incomparable .
there are even family that broken , life that has been taken and life that changes into
so much worst because of gambling.I am not blaming gambling for this but if Gambling wasn't
invented there will never be these damages

Every situation mentioned also has its opposite, but with gambling it is just a means and the person using it creates the result. Whether the player receives positive/negative results, it is all part of this field, as a balance that does not contain everything.

I know that different situations arise, such as when someone whose life is really at a standstill spends all his accumulated money on betting, and where someone has just shared his winnings. So every nuance exists and each of us is the one who brings it.

Gambling conquered the negative impacts on gamblers, more important and straight than the positive ones. We shouldn't be caught up in all these gambling shits if we don't do anything, perhapes I'm human and still have that soft spot in me. Everyone have some vital information to keep to himself and never fluctuates about them because it's weigh pretty dirty down there. Gambling is not for the weak, only for the strong and people who are willing to run operations their own way.

We need to be as unbiased as possible when looking at any subject, and while I have no problems at all with someone gambling, as it is something I also do once in a while, we need to also avoid being over optimistic about gambling in general.

If this is not the case and the possible negative consequences that gambling could bring are disregarded, then it is way more likely that we could eventually suffer some of those consequences, something that is really undesirable as the losses which can be accrued are not small at all.

Yes, but only a few gamblers can really feel the positive side of gambling activities, or that means only a few of them are really able to make gambling a place to find entertainment and fun and most of the others usually make this gambling more a place to earn or they think that gambling can change their fate because of the opportunity to "multiply" the money they bring which is actually nothing more than a "chance" of winning and not certainty of winning which means they misunderstand what is meant by opportunities in gambling so that seriousness actually has a bad impact on them because gambling is not for earning.

With this then maybe we can conclude that more people are too careless than people who come with caution and thoroughness before making decisions, carelessness is because they only see gambling from one side and do not consider it from various sides about possible negative impacts. If we talk about the positive side then yes as you said that socialization or improving relationships with other people you can feel and also besides that you will really be able to get rid of boredom with a few rounds in gambling that can trigger adrenaline and can also entertain when we are in free time.

It's true that gambling has a positive side if you do it right and have fun, but you also have to be aware of the negative side. I also feel the positive side of socialization because I can interact with several people online and also some of the positive sides mentioned by the OP.
However, you need to realize that gambling has more negative impacts and also carries quite large risks, including the potential for addiction, financial and time losses, as well as negative social impacts and many other negative sides.

The positivity and the light you are talking about depend on the attitude of the gambler, if the gambler is playing for fun, then some of those you've mentioned will apply


Gambling should not be used for escapism or transformation gambling is not a rehabilitation center or part of rehabilitation for any disorder, it should not be recommended at all, gambling should be for entertainment not something you recommend for any positive transformation.

You have highlighted some positive aspects of gambling which is true but in reality it is difficult to find those positive aspects. Because it is not possible to get the behavior that should be among gamblers. Due to which those positive aspects are not effective. Because most gamblers don't treat their gambling as just fun. Even if they say it in mouth, their behavior is not like that in reality. Not all gamblers can win the lottery. While some may get money to change their genes, there may be many gamblers whose winnings do not have much of an impact on their lives compared to the amount of money they lost gambling. If the gambler can do responsible gambling then only he can enjoy gambling but he must not be greedy. Those who are greedy cannot practice responsible gambling.

For sure there will be positivity as well when it comes to gambling, I mean there will be winners and losers on gambling, and most of the time when it comes to gambling it is always related to a bad image due to site negative consequences and probably because we always see people who gamble going to a lot of problems, so we always tend to avoid it in the end because most of the time it is not going to end well for the most of us.

I mean for some people gambling is just for entertainment when can be a positive thing, yes all of the things that you have said is correct.


But this is not always going to be the case here since you need to win the bet for sure in order to get some of these things, life-changing money for sure is not going to happen that easily especially if you're always losing the bet. Then the rest is not going to happen to you as well if you're always losing the bet, Let's just say that even though there is a lot of positivity about gambling there is always more negativity that is linked to it, like addiction, money problems, mental health etc. In my opinion its going to be better not to recommend gambling just because of this points.

It's important to weigh its positive and negative effects and recognize the role of responsible behavior in determining its impact on our lives. Gambling can provide entertainment, excitement, and even a sense of satisfaction, particularly when enjoying it with friends or as a form of leisure activity. Problems arise when gambling becomes excessive or compulsive that is driven by a desire for financial gain or an inability to control the impulses.

Therefore, People who do gambling need to approach gambling with a clear understanding of the risks involved and to set boundaries to ensure that it remains a source of enjoyment rather than a source of harm. Whether gambling is considered good or bad depends on how it is integrated into life and the extent to which it is managed responsibly. Recognizing the potential pitfalls and taking proactive steps to mitigate risks can make people enjoy the positive aspects of gambling while minimizing its negative impact on their well-being.

Everything which have an advantage usually has disadvantaged too. Most gamblers misquote (seeing it in a wrong perspective) gambling and losses their mind after becoming addicted in such a way that they can not escape the torment they get at the end. I think gambling really have much advantage like you have listed some out, despite that I don't agree with all of the advantage you liated. In the aspect of being social and wining a life changing amount, I think it's an advantage.

The influence of gambling to the gambler depends on how he treats the gambling itself. If he is into this game on occasional basis and only use money that he can afford, he won't have any issues towards this habit. And he will find out the angle that gambling is indeed fun and entertaining. If you are playing within your limits, you have no worries afterwards and you won't bring any problem at home.

The problem starts when you use money for your basic expenses or other necessary expenditures. Or when you are neglecting some of your important tasks for the day owed to being hooked up with your games. Should not interfere with your daily tasks to begin with. You can gamble on your free time though.

Good thread I must say, and a good gambling testimonial, gambling have not brought any positive or light into my live as of the time of typing this comment, but I still agree with all that the op said, most especially the number 5, which talks about overcoming adversity.

I have personal had friends in the past who were literally no bodies, they did  menial jobs to survive, and some time, we all did this menial jobs together, back then, some of them where all in in gambling, while I myself wasn't a gambler, and in order not to bore my readers with the whole story, as of today, two of this my old friends now live overseas, and doing well for themselves respectively, courtesy of the money they won from gambling.

And also, the story of the FedEx ceo is also another one worthy of sharing, that is, how the company (FedEx) was about to declare themself bankrupt, the ceo took the last $5000 belong to the company, flew to Las Vegas and played (I think) blackjack with the money, won around $28k dollars, out of this $28k was how FedEx was able to cancel their initial plan to declare bankruptcy, they carried on with their operations and today, FedEx is one of the top courier companies in the world.

Gambling have indeed, save and brought alot of people out of adversity and hardship, but then again, it also have destroyed alot of people, mostly those who fail to play according to the rules.

Good to focus on the positive sides of gambling, there are just too many negative post about gambling, we need a reminder always that gambling can also be good.

I created a similar topic three years ago on this forum, I will like to quote it, so new forum members can read it to their benefit as well.
Here is a direct link, if you wish to visit the whole thread; https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.58438816

Do you know how many users lose to see a 1 user with a life-changing prize? The casinos are not the ones who pay those prizes, are the loser gamblers who pay for it. So each time you see someone winning a big amount it means tons of people have lost huge amounts. And with the right luck any one of us could get that crazy win, but we have the same odds to find a wallet full of money on the streets than hitting that crazy win.

I have to agree with you. But at some point, I also have this thought that we should look more into gambling having both the positive and negative effects, and it’s up to us how we can weigh things right whether it’s good or explicitly bad for us.

If you are gambling responsibly, I think there’s nothing wrong with it as we also find pleasure and satisfaction from gambling even at a small amount. But if you cross that bridge and see gambling as more of a source of income until you can’t control your gambling urge anymore due to greed for money, then with that situation, gambling will never be good for us anymore.

Let's be honest, when we look at this forum and ask people how many of them have been making a profit since they started playing and how many people on this forum have been making a loss since they started playing, we will see that the answer will be that most of them have been making a loss since who started playing and if we ask them if they are happy with these losses, they give a sincere answer, then we will see that they will say that they are not happy with these losses. If we ask them if they feel like they are having fun when they lose, they will also say that they don't feel fun when they lose, so we are faced with a clear situation in which people are playing but not having fun because they are looking at the games with the intention of winning. of profits.

If we go to a physical casino for example and sit in a corner and watch the faces of all the players as they play, we will see that they all have worried faces, because some are losing quickly and fear that they will soon lose their entire bankroll, while the others they are losing money that they could not afford to lose, so they have very serious and sad faces, but if we look at the same sad remains that are in the casino, put them on a beach, we will see that they will have faces laughing at happiness, by that I mean that these options that are in the op are very far from being the reality of the players

Many people will not tell you that when they are playing they just feel sad, they will choose to lie or avoid the topic. The truth is that most people are still not playing for fun as expected, they are not seeing games as something where they will sit and spend hours having fun and then go away, without thinking about the money they lost. . just like when they pay to be on the beach. We are still a long way from seeing the majority of people seeing gambling as just fun

@OP, whether gambling brings positivity and light into peoples lives depends on how a person manage his gambling activities.  It all depends on how well he controls himself, and manages his bankroll.

Gambling industry indeed give funds to charity but it does not equates to the people losing money to the industry since only percentage of the profit of the industry is given to the charity foundations.  Remember the industry needs to profit in order to do such things.  And profit for the gambling industry means people losing money. So in this case, I am neutral.


Did you know it is more dangerous if the person engages in gambling for fun?  Since fun diminishes in repeated events, gambler tends to bet more to maintain the same level of entertainment.  Whether people gamble for fun or profit, the controlling factor of whether the result of gambling is negative or positive lies in how responsible the person is when it comes to gambling.


I had a good win from a casino that gave me most of the funds I needed to buy a property.  People think that gambling only entails losses but with luck, this belief can be proven wrong.

Here's a not-so-hot take, everything that gambling could give you, positively for that matter, you could get from something else, or from a different hobby/pastime. Bonding and Socialization? You could literally get that from joining a club, or even taking an outside stroll and talking to random strangers at the park, you could also get that from friends and family! Winning Life-changing prizes? Join a fucking raffle that doesn't require you to put in hours and hours as well as hundreds of dollars to even get a sliver of chance at winning. Plus how is that even a fucking benefit lol, not everything that's great in life is money. Boosting confidence and skill development? Need I say that you could get this just by socializing like a normal human being?

There's literally a lot of reasons to not choose gambling, don't make it as if you could only achieve this thing from spending hundreds of dollars every time you gamble just to achieve these things. Cause at the end of the day, gambling shouldn't be your first choice when choosing a hobby or a pastime to commit yourself to. Be sensible, go outside and touch grass like a normal human being.

Just like gambling can bring positive feelings when we win, so gambling can bring negative feelings when we lose. We need to be lucky for us to keep seeing the positive vibes of gambling. No matter how we gamble whether we are winning or losing, we should always make sure that we attract the positive feelings that will make us feel good as gambling. There are people that had been gambling and not getting any positive vibes or energy which is a good reason to quit so that one doesn't end up becoming a failure in gambling. It is very important we keep trying our lucks in diverse ways so that we can benefit as gamblers.

Ah, if only the positive impact of gambling really came true, then this would be great. But unfortunately, there is only a small percentage chance of this happening. Because, most people don't get into gambling just for fun, for enjoyable activities. No, but for gaining money and money as expectation.

For this reason, gambling is often associated with money. Because here, the money coming in and going out is so big. Especially when it's a slot that promises super big wins, what happens is an addiction that doesn't feel like it. The hope of winning in the next round and the hope of paying off debts and financing one's life, ultimately becomes zero. because in fact, that is what triggers a gambler to spend more money again and again, because he has the hope of winning in the next round.

Once again, there are various possible positive impacts described by the OP, they could happen, there is a percentage of them happening like that. Yes, because nothing will be 100% negative, there will definitely be a positive impact felt by some people. Therefore, how do we get and optimize the positive side. If someone joins this forum and reads the various information and sharing here, then it seems like it will be very helpful. But, when it comes to people who don't have a community or forum like this at all, they will only be busy and focused on their own gambling activities, which unfortunately will actually make addiction easier.

There’s a pros and cons when you gamble and of course these are the pros that you can get when you gamble.
Let’s not deny the fact that gambling can bring joy and excitement to us though its just that when it comes to money matter, there’s still no guarantee that you can make some money in gambling. If you are into fun and exciting things, gambling can also be a good option for you.

Among the areas gambling can bring positivity, this one appeals to me. I have been lucky to win a reasonable amount in gambling when I needed it. Gambling has a way of showing up for a player and that is why most gamblers find it difficult to quit even when they have a series of losses. Having a significant win in gambling can have a profound and life-changing impact on the gambler fortunate enough to have won. Although the odds of winning in gambling are incredibly slim, gamblers who have won have experienced a significant transformation in their lives.

Financial windfalls from winning a huge amount of money in sports betting or casinos can bring about newfound stability, happiness, and opportunities for the winners. These instances of sudden wealth can enable the gambler to pay off debts, support his family, start businesses, or pursue lifelong dreams that were previously out of reach as you have noted. I remember vividly when I had my winning, I paid my bills and made an investment also.

I am not going to say gambling has brought positivity or negativity into my life for example, but there are times I win and get joy and times that I lose and it feels like pin on my skin. That's what gambling is all about you win some and you lose some.

Let's not demonize gambling but still let's not overly hype it. Is best to let people know that it is a game of chance, either you win or you lose. Gambling can be fun if you do it in a responsible manner. I have been gambling for years now and I have not had any reason to regret.

I do not understand why, at this point of the openness of information, of the globalization of allowing us to be interconnected, one can think that something like betting can be positivity and light , or can be an evil. Educate yourself better, there is a lot to study to understand what chance is.

A bet is above all entertainment, and it is never an economic solution, a bet does not have to be your lifesaver, bets are misinterpreted because it is believed that the main benefit is to obtain a profit, with a bet, when the reality is that it is a long path of managing those bets that allow you to be in a range of positive and negative returns, at a certain time.

If you want to stay in the "green band" and not sink into the red side of the graph, simply manage your bets correctly, crypto casinos allow it, you can get $100 and have 10,000 bets of $0.01, or 100,000 of $0.001 or incredibly a million bets, with $0.0001. Then,  that is the true light of crypto casinos,

That is the true light that bettors have to see, but with $100, they want to make bets of $1-$2-$5,that is a wrong light, the light is in your actions based on fact mathematicians. So, it is a slow path, but it will give you the light to always see yourself in the positive or green stripe.

And, finally, there is nothing more exciting than being at $110 with a margin of $10 as profits. But most people want to put in $100 and have a margin of $1000 on a single bet. Do it but remember you must have at least another 1000 attempts at $100.

There is the true light, consequently for everything else, don't get too complicated, make a bet and have fun with the result.

There are 2 things I see when someone wins a life-changing prize;

1. They will use the money for good (establish businesses, buy their properties, invest in the future, and slowly leave the gambling world).
2. Winning a life-changing prize might fuel the eagerness to gamble more and slowly they don't realize that money is now turning bankrupt.

I hope future winners will always be bracketed under Number 1 but unfortunately, there are lots of stories I heard already under Number 2.

It should be remembered that this only happens to a small percentage of gamblers, because if you look at the reality it happens to the majority of gamblers. Gambling is not like that, if this activity is not managed well and carried out with a sense of responsibility then this gambling activity will only cause losses and financial difficulties, where quite a few people suffer from gambling addiction, thus turning themselves into someone who is addicted to gambling. poor and in debt.


I deny this, because gambling done irresponsibly can cause quite serious problems in a relationship. because a gambler tends to have unstable emotions, which can lead to feuds between gamblers and can cause hostility or damage to a relationship. Gambling can indeed provide pleasure, but when someone is unable to accept the end result of gambling well, then instead of gambling making him feel happy, this activity will only make him feel more stressed and depressed. Moreover, if the individual experiences a fairly large loss and loses continuously.


I agree with this, but it is very unfortunate that there are some gamblers who still bet carelessly.


Apart from supporting charitable activities, the gambling industry is also one of the largest tax contributing industries to a country. which of course can help develop a country's infrastructure, so that the results can be felt by many people.


I again deny this, because I think gambling is full of uncertainty, so the results cannot be expected. Besides, the chance of winning is always smaller than losing. Because in gambling, losing is a certainty and is only a possibility. So it would be unwise if we consider that gambling is an alternative step to restore our financial situation.

I want to thank you OP for coming up with this comprehensive write-up on the good side of gambling. It is very common to see threads about gambling addiction and losses and one will begin to wonder if gambling brings only bad stories. Besides all the wonderful points you have stated I want to add that gambling can help to reduce boredom and depression. This was why there was an increase in online gambling during the covid 19. People had to engage in gambling because they were disconnected from friends and family. Also, I know some individuals who engage in gambling, especially physical casinos because it helps them to forget the events which are making them depressed.   

Seriously that’s what most people are always targeting in gambling, they just want to hit jackpot in gambling, so that they can clear their debts, support their families, and change their lifestyle, but just few people are always hitting the jackpot, the rest are just wasting money, and some will just be winning little amount. Some have been indebted and it’s caused by gambling, they have taken loan from multiple sources, and gambled with the money, some of them have won a jackpot before and still decided to waste the money on gambling. We shouldn’t start gambling just because we want to hit a jackpot, because not everyone gambling will be able to hit a jackpot.

All these in exchange for a lot of negative things to a lot of people. It's true that gambling brings all of these, but keep in mind that its detrimental effects are more prevalent than the positives. I'm pretty sure you can get all of these things in other areas except for the first one. Nevertheless, you can still work your way up to get a higher salary and be set for life without having to rely on gambling.

Gambling is meant for entertainment purposes and less for making some money. All these positive things can be had in other areas as well without anyone going broke or using money they can't afford to lose just because the promise of winning big is always hanging.

The first mentioned on Op's list, winning jackpots, has deceived millions of naive gamblers to get into problem gambling. It's possible to win the money, but not always easy to control and maintain the funds. A new gambler who has not been wealthy, made rich in a few days will easily fall back to poverty, compared to a wealthy player. Sudden riches help a gambler achieve the fantasies in his brain. He'd want to immediately get whatever he once dreamt of, and most of the items on their Wishlist wouldn't contribute to fetching them consistent money. They'll look out for methods to fasten the growth of the funds, as it drastically dwindles, each day. Emotional stress or pains may develop in the process of achieving these goals. And watching the funds get down at a fast pace, leaves the gambler restless.

He'd gamble profusely, till the money was gone. Life changes for the person indeed, but it could be for worse. Paying for properties that he can't maintain will be bad. Once the money is gone, the player is faced with responsibilities that are too difficult for him to condone. Hence, gambling is quite too wide, and people shouldn't consider only playing for money. Being inquisitive adds to a player's confusion when he wins big. He never thought about what would be next after winning big. What will the money change in my life? How does it affect the lifestyle? Will they find themselves in trouble through this change? Holding money without long-term mastery leads to transient riches. The person will only perform best in squandering the funds.

Risk and enjoyment due to gambling is just a temporary things and it will last very soon then whole life you will take money from others and will gamble to earn money. We should not be a part of bad addiction just for temporary joy and entertainment because in our life there are lots of other things to enjoy instead of gambling.

For some months or year people gamble just for fun but in a single year they also loss huge part of their money due to which they get trap into bad addiction which they cannot leave at any cost. Life is important to live with happiness so when people become addicted towards gambling then they eventually fed up of their life and they wants to get rid of it because they are unable to return such a big amount which they have taken from others so be careful while you are gambling.

In the end, gambling will be positive or not depending on the approach the individual takes towards it. Gambling can be totally benefical, what means the gambler can have his life impacted by the points OP mentioned, since he plays responsively, through pre-determined rules and guidelines to be followed along the gambling session and never chasing losses when facing long loss streaks, or neglecting essential aspects of his routine in order to gamble.

It's possible to have a functional life still being a gambler. It's even possible to make the difference in other people's lives through gambling, as OP stated the organized charity tournaments to collect funds for those in need. The topic is really sensible, as you said, but we can still find pros on it, against the overwhelming negative propaganda we are bombarded daily regards gambling practice.

There are many other positive traits that gambling can help gamblers get. Gambling can improve the amount of believe that someone has In themselves and in fate that things will get better because it is very common among gamblers that they may engage in bets and decisions that shows that the totally depend on fate to win. They trust completely and are able to silence doubts. Gambling also sets the example of trying again because whenever gamblers try and fail, they are always ready to try again.

these are positive aspects but most of these are not exclusive to gambling.
I believe that it is important not to highlight these aspects exclusively because we risk oversimplifying this topic.
There is risk, there is study, there is time involved. if it is done with the aim of not losing money it is a demanding activity.

winning a life changing amount is under luck if you have luck there's no way you would not win a good amount that will change your life for good. People that wins good amount from gambling are not always luck, most of them might have been betting for a long time and they didn't win but because they did not quite but continue betting that's why they win. Gambler can not win big money when he is not predicting to win big money.
Gamble can change the life of people but you do t have to put your hope on it because you can be frustrated when you didn't win, when you lose you might start chasing your losses because you thinking that gamble can change your life.

Definitely gambling can bring light to people's live. But the fact still remain that gambling in not a get rich quick scheme. Gambling may change a persons live but it differs from individuals. Some people may be lucky to win jackpot and initial time of entering into gambling while some will hit jackpot at almost given up on gambling. While some will never ever win jackpot forever. Out of %100, 98may never hit jackpot while %2 will hit jackpot.

I really support you on this man, hoping on gambling is termed irresponsible gambling, these have been likened to frustration and finally depression, especially when you have pressing needs to solve. gambling should be your last resort, if at all you should consider it as an option. It never gets better with relying on gambling, often we see the reverse as the case. I have had an experience during my university days when I tried this behavior to raise funds for one departmental dues. Guess what?, I even lost the little I had on me and walked away sorrowfully cursing my decision to engage initially.

Instead use the same time and strength to look for good jobs around, no matter how hard it may seem, it way much better than ever having to depend on gambling to come to your rescue.

This mostly applied to government-backed gambling platforms. National lottery is a big example.

Still, the majority of casinos are owned by private entities.

Even though it's not new that there might be corrupt officials working in the dark behind government-backed platforms, I believe there are still good officials that true to their work, and the proceeds, for example, national lotteries, are helping to support the government to build infrastructures and national buildings, continuous support to poor, enhancing roads etc.

A that which you have stated OP is actually really the advantages of gambling which can actually be seen or acjived gambling but again benefiting any of these will have a lot to do with your approach to gambling especially when you gambling responsibly, you can be really sure you are definitely going to get one of these benefits, when it has to do with winning a life changing Amount, it's usually a thing of luck and probability as it doesn't happens all the time but then if you are lucky with such opportunity then just like stated, it will be life changing and you are definitely going to change your status if the funds is been used well enough and not been spent lavishly.

The socialization aspect of the gambling advantage is mostly with people who visits physical casinos because online theres only a few who has got a socialization chat space where gambler's can get to meet but then they are mostly anonymous in such chat space so it's usually common with physical casinos where you will get to see fellow gamblers and connect.

There are many gambling games that bring positivity in people's lives to be enjoyed by everyone together through entertainment but the right balance of these needs to be found. Not competitive games in which no one is harmed by losing and winning, just for fun they cheer each other on and improve communication. Poker is an all time favorite card game in which players compete individually and the winner is determined by their hand ranking poker can be played for fun.

It seems that what the OP said is inversely proportional to the reality that happens to most gamblers. Gambling is not the right tool that can help us overcome the financial problems we are experiencing. It would be a lie if gambling could solve someone's financial problems and change their situation. Although there are, it is only a small part. Because of the reality that occurs, instead of gambling being able to make you rich, this activity actually causes losses in the long term, and if not managed well, this activity could cause even more complicated financial problems.

And even though gambling is a means of getting entertainment and pleasure. And many people gather to just place bets and play gambling, so it can be used as a place to socialize and build relationships. But keep in mind, that quite a few people who are involved in gambling, their relationships are destroyed, whether family relationships or friendships. This can happen because a gambler's tendency is not to be able to control his emotions well, and many of them when gambling or betting are not able to accept the final result of the gambling or bet they make, so it ends in a feud.

Other than the possibility of a chance to win a life-changing sum, the only thing I can see a positive side to is the games that take place in groups. I mean here in particular the communities of competitive gambling, where the game is always in the form of groups. Competitive gaming communities create a sense of belonging, where people who share the same passion for the game come together and encourage each other. Competitive win games offer a fun and competitive experience, encouraging enjoyment and excitement.
For example poker. Poker is a popular social game, where players gather around a table and interact with each other through betting and discussions about playing strategies. Players of different levels can learn from each other by sharing tips and strategies. Poker can be a fun and entertaining game, especially when played with friends.

It is always a two way affair when it's comes to the effect of gambling and almost everything I suppose that exists. There are so many times I have enjoyed while gambling with the boys and sometimes even with ma spouse at home but the big picture is to always know that there is a limitation to everything and that people can get off their boundaries if not properly checked so in as much as people always complain that gambling has done this and that to them, it has also in one way or other given them joy as well.

How do you mean by having a chance of winning something and risking nothing? When it is about gambling, you must have to risk something before you win or get something from it. You will gamble your money first before you can have hope to win. Moreover, the bonding that comes in gambling is especially when you win then people want to associate with you notwithstanding if they were criticising you as addict. Of course failure has no followership but success has many that will begin singing of praise and worship. Same as in your family, I assume in the reason for such bonding and socialization is because of winning, if there are no winning and there are hard times through seeking for the winning, there won't be such bonding and in fact there will be criticism of money wasted and addiction

Well that's a given thing and also, for sure we are all aware of this before engaging to gambling. But still we chose to continue our engagement with this activity with hopes of getting what's difficult to achieve, profit from gambling. Actually, the bigger the drive, the bigger the tendency that a gambler would be at risk of addiction. There are some people who desires to become rich due to luck. Financial loss on the other hand is of course with high tendency. Most of the time winning rate is 50-50 or even higher tendency of losing. Some gamblers do enjoy the experience of betting because of thrill but in most people's case, they desire of profit which is a normal expectation. To elaborate, if you are only after entertainment, there are other activities you could do but since involvement of money makes gambling different, it is not surprising that it is most of the time tbe biggest drive for gamblers.The idea I guess that there are people who are winning the jackpot, pushes many gamblers to still continue and disregard the risk and loss. The moment you win, that would cover the negative feelings caused by loss however, when will it come in favor of you? This is the risk people are betting of, basically.

I think we can also discuss the social aspect of gambling on how this can affect your relationships as a whole.

If you try to socialize with people, not only do you connect but you also have the opportunity to broaden your connections. There are people who gamble that are millionaires and have connections that can be quite relevant to your work. Not to mention, you meet different people with different financial capability that can somehow be advantageous in the long run.


I agree with you.

Yes, the points that OP raised are the possibilities that one can experience IF that person wins on his gambling games. This is heavily predicated on the fact that the person can win in gambling which is definitely a positive outcome for him. Be reminded, however, that gambling is all about the risks- you fight those odds and see to it that you may be able to conquer them in your favour.

As far as I know, gambling only leaves a bitter taste in one's mouth when greed is what you are about as a person, and if you can't resist the edge to keep playing after winning or losing several hands to save the little you have left..then for sure you will see the bad side of gambling, otherwise it does have its perks like what's listed in the OP and I have first hand experience  

Very true my friend, and it should be noted that pretty  much everything we do in life has two sides of a coin which is why we should do things in moderation to avoid being reckless or consumed by greed!!

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People associate gambling with negative stuff because they get addicted so easily and it is indeed harmful when you overdo it. Drinking alcohol is also harmful to your body but you can get away with it for a long long time as long as you drink once a week or once a month or smth. Smoking is the same. You won't catch cancer just because you smoke a cig every month. If you do, smoking won't be the main cause. Now back to gambling, if you do it right, you might have fun and that's exactly how you should do it. If you are getting stressed while gambling then you must be doing it wrong. I see people going super mad while playing in real casinos, I have friends that go mad when their favorite team loses a game. It is all the same. If you are going to get angry when your favorite team loses a match, why watch it in the first place? Getting stressed and angry will shorten your life and that's the last thing you need.

What you say it is true that gambling can be posted and light into some people lives. But it is very rare and if you see its percentage is also very low.  And most of the people who gamble to get this jackpot are in very miserable condition.  There is a saying that covetousness is sin and sin is death. I have seen many people who won such prizes but could not keep any due to their greed or excessive gambling addiction.

I think you can only think about this when you are alone in your room and have lost a large amount of money. Does that also include overcoming adversity? So thinking about gambling in a positive direction is a little excessive but it doesn't cover it completely. Gambling still carries the risk of losing rather than gaining big profits which only applies to people with certain skills, but if you only rely on luck it won't be that easy to think of it as a positive thing. I won't be too concerned with points 1-4 because there are several situations and conditions that illustrate this. However, it comes back to the conclusion that you cannot avoid the effects of gambling or even control your mentality when you lose. Thinking to yourself in your room and then getting fed up with why you should keep betting if you clearly have already lost everything.

i agree that offline gambling can give gamblers access to socialize with other people who are at the gambling place. like a lottery place for example, there are dozens of people who play every day, and you will see how these people can gather in one place and talk to each other related to gambling or other topics. and not only there, other gambling places are like that too. gambling venues are a means for people to socialize and increase their networks.

Gambling gives hope to some people because they believe that they somehow will be lucky one day and will win a life changing amounts. Some of these people cannot imagine them self being successful and getting a huge amount through other means, to them gambling is the only thing that has given them this opportunity to make millions from the little investment. although this is the wrong approach to gambling that these people possess but this idea has really helped some people to maintain believe that they will win big from gambling, some actually win, others are yet to win.

The point about the potential for skill development in certain gambling games, like poker or blackjack, is interesting.  These games require strategic thinking and analysis, which can be mentally stimulating.  Imagine viewing these games as a test of skill rather than pure luck. However, it's important to acknowledge the distinction between professional gamblers and casual players.  Casual players are unlikely to develop these skills to a high enough level to consistently win.

The observation about charity gambling events is a valid one.  These events offer a way to combine entertainment with supporting a good cause.  Imagine enjoying a game while knowing your participation benefits a worthy organization. The counterpoint about potential tax breaks for businesses hosting charities is interesting.   While true, the focus should be on genuine interest in the cause, not just tax benefits.  Imagine participating in these events out of a desire to help, not just for potential tax advantages.

Stories of lottery winners escaping debt or starting dream businesses highlight the potential for financial windfalls.  Imagine a scenario where a lucky win creates opportunities for a better life. The emphasis on the low odds of winning and the risk of addiction are crucial considerations.  Focusing solely on the dream of a life-changing win ignores the reality of gambling's low success rate.  Imagine millions playing for a prize that only a few will ever claim.

The observation about the dangers of sudden wealth and the importance of financial literacy is insightful.  Many lottery winners squander their winnings due to poor money management.  Imagine a scenario where a windfall disappears quickly if not handled responsibly.

In reality, the exact opposite is happening. There are statistics about what happens to the lives of people who win large sums in gambling (lotteries and other easy money). In short, nothing good. All (almost) yesterday's millionaires end up in poverty. It would seem, how can this be? And it’s simple: easy and undeserved money (not earned through your own labor or intellectual abilities) + absolutely no ability to manage your own finances.

Also, in the background, asocialization arises due to the fact that these “lucky ones” become isolated in their own lives. They have no reason to go to work and earn money (progression of asocialization). This is precisely what leads them to collapse - the money they win ends sooner or later.


"Gambling can bring positivity and light into people's lives" -I have never heard anything more absurd to justify gambling (except for the fact that gambling is supposedly played for fun).

Family games and friendly gambling during celebrations can indeed be a fun way to bond and socialize. In this context, gambling is not about winning money or taking risks, but rather about enjoying each other’s company and having a good time together.
This type of gambling is different from the normal gambling you that most people indulge themselves in because it’s focused on the experience rather than the outcome. There’s no need to worry about losing money or getting addicted, which makes it a safe and enjoyable activity for everyone involved.
It's obvious that gambling has become a positive tradition in your family, and that’s something to cherish and Gambling should often be used for connection and celebration rather than a source of stress or addiction.

1.Winning Life-Changing Prizes:

I dont believe about into those others stuffs that been stated about on how it would be affecting someone when it comes to other aspects like socialization and some
other things been mentioned on op, but rather i would really be that believing that #1 above is one main reason on why people do gamble. Its not something positive though because
it could really be able to changed up someones life if  you would really be finding yourself that too desperate with it.
This is why it would really be always best that you should really know or wary on the actions that you are taking.

Gambling isnt bad, it is really just that on someones mind on what it makes that negative because engaging too much and losing up that moderation
would really be always be the main reason on why people do experience those unfortunate conditions.

This aspect of socialization have been reduced by the emergence of online casinos that requires individual gamble privately and remotely. Unlike before where physical casinos were the only way to gamble. It was actually fun and a nice opportunity to bond and socialize then when people do visit gambling outlets. Now people still do visit physical shops but it is now a matter of choice because there are alternatives.

This is true and I can attest to it. Gambling makes us stronger to overcome many challenges in life. Most of the things that causes depression for others will easily be handled by gamblers. Even in relationships, being a gambler can help individual be able to handle disappointments and heartbreaks.

You are right, there are a lot of positive side to gambling such as you have explained. I have benefitted from being a gambler in terms of helping me develop the courage to face the challenges and fears in other businesses. Despite the positive sides, we must also be mindful of the negative side that gambling can cause if moderation is not in place.

Okay, maybe there's something that gambling can bring or positive effects to the people, but compared to the list OP provided, if you are going to list all the negative effects and branches of misfortune that gambling can give, maybe you will be shocked or can comprehend how many negative traits and effects gambling can give. The thing is, I don't fully disregard gambling or disagree with gambling as much as I do, but let's know for a fact that this list of positive effects is no match for the many bad effects gambling can give.

For me, gambling is just for entertainment, but still, the concept is mostly breached, as many gamblers have gone through miserable situations and it's their fault, not gambling itself. Anyway,  this list is positive, and I agree, and I know there will be more to be added there, for example the gambler will be more analytic.

What you've mentioned are just the small benefits you should not discuss gambling as if the benefits outweigh the harm it will do to the players and some of the benefits are rare to come in the lottery alone there are thousands of winners and only one winner will be picked to win the jackpot.

The only benefit that gambling can do is you will be entertained but the monetary benefit is not something that should be expected.

If newbies read this thread they might think there are a lot of benefits coming from gambling when it's not the case in many circumstances.

This is an AI post, I detected from Sapling, Hive Moderation and Copyleaks that this is 100% an AI post.

Obviously this is not your own thoughts, because I'm not sure you have long thoughts about gambling.
Do not habitually post by ChatGPT

No doubt really, but you forgot to mention about the part where money is involved and it can quickly change one's mood from good to bad after a poor result and vise versa.
Be that as it may, not every bad thing is actually bad. It only becomes so when its effect has started showing.

As in this case, a gambler who has come into great debts from gambling would be a shame to his /her family and neighbors and relatives and even friends. Am sure such a one can even get locked up by the police for reckless gambling and indebtedness.

It good to gamble just for the excitement or fun of it as well as for social reasons and pleasure. When it is seen as a way to earn a living, it thus becomes a real issue to be dealt with.

This is a good example. in my family gambling games has always been part of a celebration. It has become a great entertainment on our occasions and everyone enjoys it. I guess whats different from it compare a "normal" gambling is that you have a chance of winning something without risking anything.

Whatever positive things are done in a balanced way, I am sure it will bring other positive things that we can get, but if on the contrary, positive things if done excessively will have a negative effect on us too, for example eating fruit is healthy but if it is eating too much will have a bad impact on our bodies, that's why it's important to be able to control ourselves well, don't gamble too much which will eventually make us addicted to gambling, people may only see a handful of people who are addicted to gambling so they think gambling is bad in their eyes. .

But they don't see the positive side that there are gamblers whose gambling can have a positive impact on themselves or their families, even though maybe not many people are seen like that, usually they tend to be invisible compared to gambling addicts who are too visible in public who previously had a house. and the vehicle is suddenly sold just like that until it has nothing, that is what is seen a lot in public so gambling will continue to look bad, but there is a positive impact for myself, namely that I am at home more often with my family, relieve stress at the office and can also buy gift for my wife.

    By numerous i mean numerous but confidental. While some gambling winners do choose to share their stories with the world, many others opt for anonymity for various personal, security, or legal reasons.
One example out of the many is Investing in crypto. iT is also some kind of gambling and you will not hear their stories after they become a whales because thaT woulD compromise their portofolio and  financial security.

Trading and investing may be risky, much like gambling. Leverage trading is especially hazardous since it may magnify both gains and losses, and it can be quite tempting for new traders to employ it in order to make a quick profit. In my perspective, I believe it is still possible to be a "responsible gambler" in the same way that someone can be a "responsible trader"; all you need is strong risk management skills.

Numerous? Do you mean rare? And some of them we didn't know if they were real. Lotteries are mostly government-controlled gambling and due to the privacy that the winner wants, we don't have any idea if there's a real winner or not.
When it comes to online gambling, it's also rare to see gambler who will offer a testimony that it's a life-changing feat for them. Most of the time the stories are how they lost.
Okay, I would have to agree with this. Somehow in sports betting, I have learned a lot of things and I am not like the same person before who would just bet for the favorite if I feel to. I would definitely try to read a bunch of things first like statistics, history, number of wins, matchups, and more.
I guess that boosted my perspective in sports gambling and I don't just bet randomly.

Well, this is not just for the charities. Whenever a business offers a charity or they have an organization there's a chance they will deduct something from your tax so that you will keep on giving away to the charity.

10% positive and 90% negative - that's how I would rate the impact of gambling to people's lives. I wouldn't even dare mention these "positivity and light" to people I personally know since it's like giving justification to someone's vices. The only group I've seen that would use the charity angle as benefit of citizens losing their money in the hopes of hitting a jackpot are politicians and people in power.

Anything has downside even trading that is dedicated for financial investment yet there’s a lot of people still subjected to lose because they don’t know how to trade properly and also the leverage trading feature that exchange offers that typically have high leverage.

Gambling is dedicated for entertainment purposes only that’s why many people feel loss or addicted because they are using the casino in different way just to follow their greediness when playing the game.

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This is the most important of all the reason that gamblers bet. In fact, it is the number one purpose. Many gamblers gamble thinking they can be lucky to be able to win a jack pot to help them go out of poverty but how far this becomes a reality is more to be debated upon because at the end of the day it is only few people that can talk of jackpot and those people still lose part of their winning back to the gambling company.

I have not been in this level of thinking of jackpot because I know those thinking of that are big stakers. There are people who have won big but at the same time whether it is life changing is a far cry. To win a life changing money, you have to really be lucky to do that and it involves huge risk of high staking. Thus, a high staker has capacity to win big but fellow is more than winners. To gamble for the sake of having a life changing experience is difficult.

I think this is the only positivity I can consider for gambling impact to our life since there’s really a lot of casino that allocating huge funds for charity works. I don’t see this in an online casino so far but I hope they will consider doing this since they have a lot of funds dedicated for contest that only signifies that they have huge fund for gambling operations including profit.

For me, Gambling impacted my life since they give work for us here in the forum in exchange for promoting them. Without gambling, we will not get extra income by just discussing online.

It's true, gambling has a lot good effects to anyone, but most people didn't realize with that and choose to blame gambling.

For the gamblers, they will gets fun while gambling.
For the casinos and employees, they will gets money because they're work in the casino.
For the government, they will gets money because they tax it.
For the non-gamblers, they will enjoy more facility because the government spend the money they collects for the country.

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I know other users have said this already but avoid the use of excessive colors in your writing. This is not some personal blog or high school project. It is makes your text difficult to read and makes you look unserious.

One of the positives about gambling when done for fun or entertainment is building and strengthening of bonds. This is only applicable to gambling done at a physical casino. Online casinos in my opinion will not have such social bonding power among friends, and family.

Well I've had some fun nights playing poker with friends and it's definitely strengthened our friendships. Plus winning a little something at charity events feels great, knowing it's going to a good cause. But I've also seen how gambling can get out of hand for some people causing financial trouble or straining relationships. So while I've had some positive experiences, I know it's not all fun and games. It's about finding a balance and knowing when to stop which can be tough sometimes

And probably this is the target for us, bring a win that can change our lives, specially winning lottery. However, it's not that easy to win and have a wind fall, and it could be curse for others as there are horror stories of lottery winners being kidnap for ransom money.  It's good to hear winning that kind of money, but you really have to be careful. If that didn't happen, you might totally lose everything as well if you don't know how to take care of it. Again, same stories, people who don't know how to handle their finances if they won suddenly end up losing everything in the next 5-10 years.

It's nice to see gambling's positive impact from this perspective. But I am doubtful about the 3rd point.
We cannot say gambling can boost confidence because most of the times we lose money in gambling.
That only lowers our confidence and not boost it. What you think ?

Of course, gambling is not just about negative things. It's called gambling because it's either you win, or lose it.

However, it's pretty obvious what situation most gamblers ended up in, and that was losing. Yes, there are big winners in gambling, and that is possible, but not all people can experience that. If gambling is that easy, then it's not gambling anymore.

It's better to put on anyone's mindset the negative effects of gambling instead of the positive things we can get into it.

I disagree with you on this OP. It is impossible for people facing hardship to put their hope on gamble that it can transform their situation. Inside they will worsen their conditions, and would not have anything to eat, since they will pay for their bet. It is advisable for people facing hardship not to see gambling as a means of earning profit, so that they don't end up spending the little that they have thinking that they can double it with gambling.

The chances of transforming someone facing hardship with gamble is very slim, and not good for us to put hope on gamble that it can bring wealth to us. Gamble takes more from you, than what it gives you.

This forum is not for kids. Why the colors? You can just bold it or ink it with black instead or use the same color like Blue or navy blue.

Addicts have one goal, which is to make money from gambling. Once they realize that it will only take from them more money, that would be the start to quit the addiction.

While gambling can bring excitement and joy to some, it's essential to acknowledge its potential negative impacts and risks, such as addiction and financial loss.

While gambling is often associated with negative consequences, there are instances where it has brought positivity and light into people's lives. Here are a few cases:

1.Winning Life-Changing Prizes: For some individuals, a significant win in gambling can change their lives for the better. There are numerous stories of people winning large jackpots in lotteries or casinos, allowing them to
    pay off debts, support their families, start businesses, or pursue lifelong dreams. These instances of financial windfalls can bring newfound stability, happiness, and opportunities into the lives of winners.

1. Bonding and Socialization: For many, gambling serves as a form of entertainment and socialization. Whether it's a friendly poker game among friends, a night out at the casino with loved ones, or participating in
    community bingo events, gambling can foster bonds and create lasting memories. These social interactions can improve mental well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships.

3. Boosting Confidence and Skill Development: In games of skill like poker or blackjack, success often relies on strategy, calculation, and decision-making. Some individuals find that mastering these games boosts their
    confidence and sharpens their analytical skills. Additionally, achieving success in competitive gambling can instill a sense of accomplishment and pride, leading to improved self-esteem and personal growth.

4.Supporting Charitable Causes: Many gambling activities, such as charity poker tournaments or raffles, are organized to support various charitable causes. Participating in these events allows individuals to enjoy gambling
    while also contributing to the betterment of society. Winning in such contexts not only brings joy to the individual but also benefits those in need, thereby spreading positivity within communities.

5. Overcoming Adversity: In rare cases, gambling has served as a means for individuals to overcome adversity or hardship. Some people facing difficult circumstances have turned to gambling as a source of hope or
    escapism. While this may not always lead to positive outcomes, there are instances where individuals have used gambling as a catalyst for personal transformation, resilience, and recovery.

It's important to recognize that while gambling can bring light into some people's lives[/size][/size][/size][/size][/color], these instances are not representative of the overall impact of gambling. For many individuals, gambling poses significant risks, including addiction, financial loss, and strained relationships. Therefore, it's essential to approach gambling with caution and moderation, seeking help if it begins to have negative consequences.

What are your examples of how gambling has positively impacted your lives, and how do these instances contrast with the common negative perceptions surrounding gambling?