I would say it has both the good part and the detrimental part but we have more of the detrimental part than the good part.
If a greedy person and one who doesn't know how to control themselves engage in a gambling activity they'll always end up with a negative result most of the times, I'm not talking about the wins here. But, instead what I mean is the health, mental and financial danger that it poses. Most people get addicted to gambling and before even realising what they're doing their savings is gone they'll end up gambling everything that they have managed to save in just a couple of days or weeks.
While most people that are new to gambling think that it's a good thing because they always end up winning and if eventually they start to lose they'll want to start chasing after their losses.
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Honestly it all depends on who you are going to be asking, if you ask a winner who has gone from wagering a $100 bill to getting a million out of gambling there is no way such a person would ever say gambling is bad.. But if you ask someone that blew huge sums of money to a point of amassing debt, relationships breaking up and losing valuable properties as a result of trying to get back to winning ways then gambling will always be labeled bad.
To turn a hundred dollar to a million is not easy. It takes a lot of trials and error. Pretty sure that the person will advice anyone to not follow what he was doing because the consequences can be damaging if one is not too professional to handle his huge losses.Those who lost their entire life in gambling, don't have the rights to blame it to gambling because it was their own fault at the first place on why they become addicted. Other people are only enjoying the game and they have no problems with gambling. We can win and stop in gambling but we can come back again later on. Others will just continue playing because they know that they will still end up with that.
Sorry to say but those people aren't few, there's a vast majority of losers than winners when it comes to gambling and that's why it seems to be a profitable business for the casino owners. Gambling has done more bad than good to the society but this is a free world and nobody should be deciding what's good or bad to people, they should make those decisions themselves.
It depends on how you see it, gambling is not by force, also not for under 18 years old, it is advisable for people to gamble responsibly, but some people are greedy and see gambling as a means to earn money and make a living from income from gambling, which result to addiction and loss of more money. Many people are taking gambling to be what it supposed not to be just because of their greediness.If you take a look of it from another aspect, gambling helps in a nation too, many people that supposed to be unemployed are employed by gambling companies, many software they use are from the contracts given to their developers which constantly work on the software and fix some bugs and they pay them, the games they are providing are from other companies or people that are paid, they pay tax to government, they advertise, which means they are also very useful.
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Gambling is bad... nothing more
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Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
Your question is like "Why on earth do people keep investing into an investment if they already know that it's a scam or kind of sketchy?"~
Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
Don't say people like all of them are losing on something because not all gamblers have the same experience. There are gamblers who are winning in gambling, but there are some gamblers who are losing money, but for some reasons they want to still try it. What's the reason? I don't know, but the possible answer is that they are addicted into it already that they can't stop themselves even if they wanted to.
You say gambling is bad, and there's nothing wrong in that because it's your opinion. On the other hand, even though many gamblers look gambling as a bad thing, there will be a few gamblers that will be saying that it is good for some reasons. It will only become bad if a gambler is making bad decisions that is related to gambling.
It only becomes bad because people focus on the few people that gambled so much and lost so much that they turn into addicts. Very rarely have I seen an article or some news praising the industry for its help in the society.
Sorry to say but those people aren't few, there's a vast majority of losers than winners when it comes to gambling and that's why it seems to be a profitable business for the casino owners. Gambling has done more bad than good to the society but this is a free world and nobody should be deciding what's good or bad to people, they should make those decisions themselves.
They're far many more industry that's doing more harm than good but yet they're still been allowed to operate and that's why gambling is been allowed as well. If you play your cards right and lucky, you win but if you're unlucky you lose. Nobody is forcing anyone's to gamble as such it isn't breaking a rule or order.
Sometimes gambling is a bit good, and most times gambling is a pinch destructive.
*Gambling is a bit good when a beginner is always winning, and he or she doesn't know the risk.
*Gambling is bad when a gambler is generously addicted to it, if a gambler, gambled what more he's supposed to gamble with that makes it very bad.
That's why gambling is unpredictable.
*Gambling is a bit good when a beginner is always winning, and he or she doesn't know the risk.
*Gambling is bad when a gambler is generously addicted to it, if a gambler, gambled what more he's supposed to gamble with that makes it very bad.
That's why gambling is unpredictable.
It depends on the person.
If someone doesn't have discipline gambling can totally destroy them.
this is the other side of gambling in which mostly happens , and yeah better to stay on the different area if you don't wanna lose forever.If someone doesn't have discipline gambling can totally destroy them.
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I have heard horror stories of people losing 5-6 houses and businesses to fund their gambling habit.
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I always say if you can't control yourself or you have addictive personality disorder then don't gamble.
It is a vice, just like alcohol and cigarettes and drugs and fast food. Self-control is needed.
it is correct, if you cannot handle then never try .. that is the simple idea . It is a vice, just like alcohol and cigarettes and drugs and fast food. Self-control is needed.
Gambling takes money from the one who plays yet gives out to those who work under it. Its effects are positive or negative depending on who you ask. It gives livelihood and takes away money from other people. So yeah, there really isn't a good or bad in gambling, at least for me. It only becomes bad because people focus on the few people that gambled so much and lost so much that they turn into addicts. Very rarely have I seen an article or some news praising the industry for its help in the society.
Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
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It is when you see it that way. Perhaps you live in an environment where that is their traditional belief. There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
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For rich people this is nothing more than entertainment, somewhere they could spend their money and somehow feel good about it. For others, it's an ingredient to make a game more thrilling. When you are watching sports, it's not that fun anymore unless you have some money on the line.
It's only bad for unresponsible people who do not have much money to provide for their families and yet they still gamble it.
As long as you know how you are spending it, I don't think it's "bad" just yet. If you can provide for your own hobbies then it's responsible gambling.
Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
It just means gambling isn't for you, as you don't see any effective purpose on it. But I must say that for others gambling makes total sense as a present activity on their routine, because they see a purpose on it, despite the losses most gamblers face within time.There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
It might be fun, chances of making profit or excitement that drive people to continue gambling, but it's undeniable since the beginning of the humans' socities it has been like this. If gambling was just a hype or a worthless activity, I believe it would have already disappeared a long time ago.
Agree, we only need to set a money limit for gambling and never consider gambling for profit, but if we determine profits only bonuses and enjoy gambling only for entertainment then there is nothing to worry about in gambling, so being a responsible gambler is very simple and we never assume gambling is bad, because there is nothing wrong in gambling if we have money limits and have good emotional control in gambling.
Been said countless times that gambling isn't for profit but we have to accept the reality that even people telling something like that about gambling, everyone will shift their desire to earn a profit through gambling because it's one quick way to either win or lose. But having the proper mindset just as you've mentioned that if you treat it that way, that's the consolation that you get whenever you lose, you'll think that nothing should be need to wary about because you're all in for the entertainment value that it gives. And if you win, that's when things could change that your mindset will have that thought eventually that it's good a thing to gamble when you're lucky because it earns you money and you also enjoy at the same time. Although it all sets in having a limit so that you won't be gambling too much and it won't result to a bad habit. 
Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
Its not bad because its just a past time or leisure time, what makes bad is on the action that been made by a particular person because it was basing up on your own will because no one forced you to play gamblingThere's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
in the first place which means that it is really that basing up on your own decision on why you do end up on playing and spending up lots of money which it is your decision on doing so.
You cant just make out some generalization that it is bad but if this was based on your religion then lets just respect on what others been believing.
There are really that different principles where people do believe and follow on.
Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
I respect your opinion. There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
It is true that some people may view gambling as inherently bad due to the negative consequences or negative outcomes it can have --but it is important to recognize that others may have a different perspective. But for me, gambling can be seen as a form of entertainment or leisure activity that they enjoy, and they may not experience the negative consequences that others do. It is also a way to potentially win money or improve their financial situation, although this can be a risky and unreliable strategy. I admit that there are certain risks and negative outcomes associated with gambling, but it is important to approach the topic with nuance and recognize that individuals may have different experiences and perspectives. It is also important to be responsible for gambling practices and provide resources and support for individuals who may be struggling with problem gambling.
Gambling is bad... nothing more
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
There's nothing like being good or bad, why have you got options?? Why on earth do people keep losing on something and they still wanna try?
What's the essence?? These are the simple questions I Aks myself just to know if it's really necessary to Begin this whole gambling shiii' at first.When it's bad, it's bad...for the fact that peeps normally make it major sometimes doesn't make it a better option, does it? I'm even happy that some tough gamblers are even against the fact that it's said to be something "good"... Lol..
Sandra 🧑🦰
Gambling is kind of an entertainment so either its good or bad depends on how much we consume and it varies from one person to another so it totally depends on every individuals. Gambling is kind of addictive so one who wants to enter must know it or else their ignorance is the reason to be blamed for anything wrong happens than they expected. Gambling likely casino is designed in a way to make more rewards but less chances of getting it.
^Definitely right, it all depends on you.Gambling can be neither inherently good nor bad because it is an activity that can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the circumstances and the individual's behavior. So it can be seen as a form of entertainment that can provide enjoyment and excitement for those who participate responsibly. For some people, gambling can also be a social activity that allows them to connect with others and form new relationships. But gambling can provide economic benefits to communities, such as increased tourism and job creation in the gaming industry.
It can also have negative consequences, particularly when individuals engage in it excessively or irresponsibly. Problem gambling can lead to financial ruin, addiction, and mental health issues. It can also harm families and relationships, as well as contribute to criminal activity and social problems. So I think whether gambling is good or bad depends on how it is approached and managed. Responsible gambling practices, such as setting limits on time and money spent, can help mitigate the risks and negative consequences of gambling.
Everything that is done by abuse will not succeed. Same with gambling, if you gamble and used up all your money, that will turn you into a beggar and suffer the consequences from losing in gambling. For sure, no one’s gonna end up like that. However, if you only gamble at your spare money because you just want to be entertained, and yet you earned profits as a bonus, then you are doing gambling the right way. As long as you never crossed your limits in gambling, then you are considered a responsible gambler.
Agree, we only need to set a money limit for gambling and never consider gambling for profit, but if we determine profits only bonuses and enjoy gambling only for entertainment then there is nothing to worry about in gambling, so being a responsible gambler is very simple and we never assume gambling is bad, because there is nothing wrong in gambling if we have money limits and have good emotional control in gambling.
I have checked every page of replies on this thread and I think, to those who saying gambling is bad and wouldn't recommend to any of their relatives, no offense, sounds a bit hypocrisy, because at the same time they are using gambling related signature. I respect your life principal and belief why you avoid gambling, but by advertising a gambling company on your own signature and earning money from there means the opposite of your own words.
While I'm here, let me state my opinion. Well, I think gambling is like liquors or cigarettes, which it might be quite addictive to some people but as long as you can handle the effect and you dont do it frequently, then you really know how to enjoy it. If we talk about the bad effect of gambling, well everything has its bad effect if we do that too much. E.g. if you play video game too much, you'd waste your precious time and your health could get affected because you are too busy to play and don't eat properly.
Point taken, coz if you think about it their argument for not letting their relatives know about gambling is the fact that it could make you lose all your money, but the fact of the matter is they mistake the method with the perpetrator. You won't lose all your money if you gamble responsibly, and do not succumb to the pressures of losing money on a bet all to win your capital back, that's not how gambling works. Smoking and Drinking are a not good examples however because those things, save for liquor are inherently bad and are created to be addicting, because if that's not the case I don't think people will have a hard time quitting their vices. Nonetheless, you've made your statement clear and I stand by it as well. While I'm here, let me state my opinion. Well, I think gambling is like liquors or cigarettes, which it might be quite addictive to some people but as long as you can handle the effect and you dont do it frequently, then you really know how to enjoy it. If we talk about the bad effect of gambling, well everything has its bad effect if we do that too much. E.g. if you play video game too much, you'd waste your precious time and your health could get affected because you are too busy to play and don't eat properly.
Everything that is done by abuse will not succeed. Same with gambling, if you gamble and used up all your money, that will turn you into a beggar and suffer the consequences from losing in gambling. For sure, no one’s gonna end up like that. However, if you only gamble at your spare money because you just want to be entertained, and yet you earned profits as a bonus, then you are doing gambling the right way. As long as you never crossed your limits in gambling, then you are considered a responsible gambler.
Agree, we only need to set a money limit for gambling and never consider gambling for profit, but if we determine profits only bonuses and enjoy gambling only for entertainment then there is nothing to worry about in gambling, so being a responsible gambler is very simple and we never assume gambling is bad, because there is nothing wrong in gambling if we have money limits and have good emotional control in gambling. 
Gambling is a bad habit especially if you are overdoing it. That is a known fact. We don’t need to have a debate over this. However, by playing responsibly you can minimize the bad effects of gambling in your life. Playing responsibly means that you shouldn’t lose your control. You can bet a hundred times in one day and still be a responsible gambler as long as you don’t wager too much.
If gambling makes you forget about the bad stuff you have in your life then you might even consider it a good thing. But like I said, you should play responsibly otherwise gambling will be just another problem for you to fix.
Everything that is done by abuse will not succeed. Same with gambling, if you gamble and used up all your money, that will turn you into a beggar and suffer the consequences from losing in gambling. For sure, no one’s gonna end up like that. However, if you only gamble at your spare money because you just want to be entertained, and yet you earned profits as a bonus, then you are doing gambling the right way. As long as you never crossed your limits in gambling, then you are considered a responsible gambler. If gambling makes you forget about the bad stuff you have in your life then you might even consider it a good thing. But like I said, you should play responsibly otherwise gambling will be just another problem for you to fix.
Gambling is a bad habit especially if you are overdoing it. That is a known fact. We don’t need to have a debate over this. However, by playing responsibly you can minimize the bad effects of gambling in your life. Playing responsibly means that you shouldn’t lose your control. You can bet a hundred times in one day and still be a responsible gambler as long as you don’t wager too much.
If gambling makes you forget about the bad stuff you have in your life then you might even consider it a good thing. But like I said, you should play responsibly otherwise gambling will be just another problem for you to fix.
Right. Gambling is good if you are doing it the right thing, and seeing it as an entertainment purposes rather than making it as a living. But if you gamble more than you can afford to lose and spend all your life savings to chase more profits, that is gambling irresponsibly which will eventually lead you into a lot of losses and find yourself gambling addicted in the end. So be responsible if you don’t want to end up like this.If gambling makes you forget about the bad stuff you have in your life then you might even consider it a good thing. But like I said, you should play responsibly otherwise gambling will be just another problem for you to fix.
1. Have that emotional control
2. Having that financial control
3. You do have the discipline on when to stop completely
4. Having fun and doesnt aim for money or profits
This is where most people do fail on doing so and ending up on getting addicted because they arent that mindful when it comes
to their actions.
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