Topic: Gambling for fun, is it a lie that we tell ourselves? - page 8. (Read 1055 times)

As long as the money is money that we can afford, and it doesn't matter if the money ends up being used for gambling, we shouldn't feel like we are lying to ourselves because we already know that the money can be used for gambling, but we still gamble. If we know and don't want to lie to ourselves and don't want to see the money just run out because of gambling, we don't need to gamble. No one asks us to gamble, but it is because of our own desire that we really want to gamble, so we know the consequences. The important thing is that we can enjoy gambling games in our free time and not worry about everything that will happen after we finish gambling because that is the money we can afford to gamble with. It's different if we really want to chase victory and gamble with a certain amount of money but suddenly, we lose and spend all the money. There is a feeling of regret for why we gamble.

This topic amuses me, because it is a bitter truth.It is really true that we lie to ourselves that gambling is fun especially when we lose money,and we still say it's fun.There is nobody who will derive joy in something that is removing money from his bank account.Every gambler who says gambling is fun is not a regular gambler, because if he was a regular gambler,he will calculate the amount he loses every minutes that he plays,and the amount lost each time he plays,and then he will see whether it will be a thing of fun or something to cry about.Gambling of a truth can never be fun because of the loses involved.

As someone who claims to gamble for fun I would like to make a comment here as well. Yes, human nature constantly finds an excuse to defend itself but it should also be known that not everyone who claims to gamble for fun does so to defend themselves. For example, we cannot claim that someone who stops gambling without reloading the balance when the budget he/she wants to spend on gambling is exhausted doesn't gamble for fun and we cannot say that this person is addicted.

As I stated in my message in the previous title; "Matches left to the last minute in sports betting, the excitement of the roulette wheel spinning, the adrenaline I release when I approach 21 and ask for a card and the spin of slot machines have never been more than a form of fun for me. As I mentioned, when I gamble I play knowing that the chances of a big win are very low and I just have fun with the excitement of this process.''

In summary, if someone who bets with an amount that will not strain his/her budget, doesn't constantly make additions in case his/her balance runs out and doesn't feel the need to gamble constantly claims that he/she gambles for fun, it would be wrong to say that this person is defending himself/herself or that he/she is addicted to gambling.

It's natural because gambling was created for people who can afford to lose money and can enjoy the types of bets and games. In fact, indeed most gamblers definitely hope to make a profit if they play and sometimes gamblers can make a loss because they lose and if calculated in the 1st term in a month, gamblers definitely experience more losses than profits, that's what gambling is, if everyone makes a profit from gambling, the gambling platform will automatically go bankrupt because the aim of the casino was created to get as much profit as possible from its users.

Therefore, if your goal is not to have fun and you are not willing to lose money gambling, it is better to avoid it, but if you are ready to lose money, then start gambling and don't expect to make a profit and use as little money as possible so that you are not too burdened with the money you spend, let's just say you need entertainment and you can't get the money back.

I believe It is not a lie, it is rather a philosophy or way of thinking which is hard or difficult to successfully apply to ourselves at 100%, which is the ideal we all would like to have but cannot reach completely. Most of the people may see the "gambling for fun" thing as a way to cope for losses they did not have to see happening, so they can continue and move on from it and there is nothing ring about it, if that is what keep us within the responsible zone as gamblers and adults.
Sometimes it is not the expectation itself and it is harmful to us, but the amount of expectation we have on something which is very uncertain to happen.

Anyone would love to see their balance doubling by gambling in their favorite casinos there is no doubt about it, all of us like to have some extra money, but that is not supposed to be our explicit objective when logging into our casino accounts, if we happen to get it, then let us embrace it as a surprise which we were not counting on to pay for the things we need and want.

So in conclusion, it is not a lie most if the cases, but rather a coping mechanism.

Hope has fostered a sense of disillusionment with gambling. Because what we dream of does not match the reality, expectations are not as beautiful as reality. It is excessive expectations and expectations that have made us lose the pleasure of gambling, because if we behave like this, then we will never again enjoy the gambling process... because we are always waiting for the perfect ending. However, gambling is all about possibilities, maybe you win and maybe you can also lose... in gambling we really can't guarantee that every time we gamble, we will always win. So stop those excessive expectations and hopes, never think that gambling can make us rich, never think that by gambling our money will be multiplied many times over. Remain in the opinion that gambling is about fun, so never focus on the end result, but enjoy the process or the game.

the thing is, once you accept that losing is part of gambling and it is inevitable to happen, that is when you start enjoying the game itself and not just the gambling part of it. of course, I am not gonna lie that winning is a huge part of why gambling is fun, but having fun when gambling is not just about winning, there are people who actually enjoy the process of the game especially when it comes to card games.

There are gamblers who are real gamblers and are aiming to make money while doing it. But there are also gamblers that can be said to be recreational gamblers and they are doing it mostly just to have fun. With that, there's no need for any argument whether someone gambles for money or for fun. IMO, let them do what they wanna do because we're all in it for the reasons that are valuable to us.

We can be actual gamblers and are on it for the money and when we lose, we can have some adjustment and just say that we're just looking for some fun. 
Actually, it doesn't matter right? Because what matters here is that you are not gambling with others money and it is your money that you are gambling with. Because if you're for the both or either and you're gambling not with your own money then that's where the argument starts and the reminders about on how we should be able to be good gamblers regardless of the reason we do. We should only gamble what we own, and we should lose what we own, and gain what we own.

How fun can gambling be? Gambling should not be considered as a source of income if the amount of money gained is less than the amount of money lost in gambling. Since gambling causes financial damage, psychological damage, social damage as well, it can be characterized as a social problem. However, since gambling creates a form of addiction in people, it should also be considered as a social addiction. However, since people like to spend a certain part of their lives in gambling, gambling is also considered by some as a source of entertainment.

Depends on a certain person on which there are really those people who are really that playing for fun totally or honestly but due to the longer engagement and time you've been spending towards it
then those things that you've been have in mind earlier would definitely be changed up but everything would really be depending into someones mindset and control. Each person does have that different set or level of tolerance when it comes to risks and on the situation that they are facing. When they are stressed because of too much losses then those emotions would be taking over and to those things
that you have set before would really be changed up anytime and this is where things making up some u-turn and this is where people do really ends up on being busted.

The gambler will not gamble for few years,it is like the gambling from his inheritance.If the gambler parents and grandparents had the influence of the gambling,even though his parents would have stop their children from gambling.The kid will do the gambling without the knowledge of the family and even if they play in his home.He will separate themselves from the family to play the game.If the gamblers get the free space and some dollars for the gambling,the good news is he can enjoy the gambling till his death.Because once the gamblers always the gamblers.Some gamblers in this section post about the retirement of gambling,but the real fact is the gamblers will not stop gambling.It may happen in the old ages because of no money.

I think you're over analyzing this.  I am an example of someone whom truly gambles just for fun.  I have been gambling for I don't know, maybe close to 20 years now, and I've never got myself to the point where I had to ask myself if I was gambling for fun or if I had some sort of addiction. I certainly consider myself extremely lucky for not getting addicted..but am proof that not everyone who does, is a gamble-holic. 

It only becomes a lie when you believe it is a lie. Does it make sense? The thing is that there is fun to be had when you're gambling, it's not what other people make it to be which is "nothing but a way for me to make money on the side hurr durr" at the end of the day you know that you're not gonna end up with the same amount of money that you came in with, and if you're going to lose the money anyway, might as well make it fun and enjoyable. Which is what most of us responsible gamblers are shooting for. It only becomes weird and stupid when you suddenly assume that no one can't gamble for fun cause even you had to be stressed when you lose money. Which is true to some degree, but at the end of the day responsible gamblers have stuff at their disposal that they can use to make the most out of their gambling journey, even when they are losing money.

Plus the thing is that the common misconception about gambling is you only have fun when you win, but if you gamble with friends, you gamble when you know how much money you can put in, or perhaps just gambling to show off your skills at a certain game you inadvertently make gambling fun for you and for everyone that's around you, and that is why for some people, they can find entertainment and fun in gambling even when they lose money. It's about making the most out of your money, one way or another.

The enjoyment indeed stems from the thrill of the chase with acknowledging the ups and downs that come with it. The responsible approach sets the foundation for an enjoyable experience, because it mitigates the potential negative consequences of financial losses. This is how a gambler should be.

Knowing that winning is not always possible demonstrates a realistic understanding of the nature of gambling. This recognition distinguishes true gamblers from those who may approach the activity with unrealistic expectations of consistent success. Enjoying the process is the journey to fulfill the enjoyment that comes from participating in the activity rather than solely focusing on the end result.

When you gamble, don’t you feel happy in the process of doing it? I agree with you that after calculating the amount won and lost in gambling, your loss might be more than your profit. That’s why you should gamble with a reasonable amount of money, don’t gamble with the amount that will affect you after losing. When you gamble with a small amount, it’s not going to affect you after losing because you already had fun gambling. When research is done, then you will discover that most people do lose rather than win, but you will discover that most people who do lose much in gambling are the ones who are addicted to gambling, the ones who gamble just because they want to make money from gambling. If you have that mindset, then you will always feel bad because you will always lose more.

You are right, some people are claiming they are gambling for fun, but they are just deceiving themselves. The main reason why they are gambling is just for the sake of money. People like that do annoy me because I don’t know why they are pretending. If you want money from gambling, then no one will do anything about it. So why deceive yourself thinking you are deceiving people?

Everyone who gambles is already aware that there's a higher chance of losing than winning. And with such regards, instead of having that mindset that we'll easily lose.

We're thinking of the outcome positively and while doing it, it's not gonna hurt to be optimistic while having fun. So, that's it, you choose your battle and experience as you gamble.

Whether you'll have a negative thinking that you're ready to lose which is normal or the opposite and to have fun while it lasts.

I think gambling can be said to be for fun if you come with a recommended goal or come with a goal not to look for the winning amount. Actually, I personally think the idea of gambling just for fun is nothing more than something that can change someone's mindset on the point of view of gambling, which means to prevent them from the idea of gambling to win because of the many temptations that of course can make them think that gambling can be used as a place to earn, and that is dangerous because actually this activity is not a place to earn, the bookie makes casinos as a place to make profits from some losing gamblers, so I think with that statement alone we should be able to conclude that it is unethical if we come with the aim of earning.

Because when gamblers have such thoughts, it is clear that the number of attempts they make will be more frequent or more because their main focus is to get a large number of wins and of course with that, there will be more losses that make gamblers lose fun. So to minimize that from happening especially so as not to have a mistake in the point of view of gambling then we must make this activity nothing more than an activity to find entertainment when you have boring free time.

. Yes and that is where the fun part of it comes into play,  because while some believes that gambling is solely for the profits which makes them to think and believe that there is no one gambling for the fun and everyone gambling os for the money,  this kind of thought have affected alot of them in the past and we have always advice that,  as a gambler you should take our the time to properly outline what you really want and at the same time be able to come up whether you gambling for the fun or for the profits,  your answer to that determine your standing on the matter.

No it's a real thing if you consider what you are doing is for entertainment and it is not impeding any of your life's responsibilities.  I know people who spend $1,000 for a concert ticket that last 3 hours.  They find it entertaining, in essence "they lost" $1000.  What's the difference putting $100 on the game and buying a ticket to go watch it live for a couple hundred dollars.  If it makes the game more entertaining than that is what you are paying for.

I don't think nobody gambles for fun... I keep saying this everyday in here; no matter how it sounds -- who would maintain such faithfulness when they know too well that anyone could possibly win good cash? Has anyone grown into addiction from just playing for fun? If not, then playing for fun isn't accountable at all.

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To be more factual, addicts are compulsive gamblers that are always ready to adapt to new strategies to WIN -- though they've been flopped by over a thousand already.. nobody would do anything that doesn't pay, talkmore of wasting money on it...

Sandra 🧑‍🦰