It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
At first I am not that kind of addicted on gambling but in my case the decision fully depends on the financial situation of that time. But it is also true that my expenses on gambling during this festive season also crossed the budget amount at times. So in my case some time, it doesn't matter if the budget is reduced or increase. 
Topic: Has your budget for gambling been affected by the festive season? - page 2. (Read 281 times)
December 23, 2022, 03:15:20 PM
December 23, 2022, 03:13:17 PM
My gambling budget is very small and there's no way any spending could affect it. Also, my budget for gifts is an entirely separate thing so It doesn't get affected by me gambling or going out.
When I have a lot of money I gamble more, but usually it's still less than $100 a month thrown away at various sports bets.
I feel more affected by my recent wins or losses than by holidays or some house expenses.
When I have a lot of money I gamble more, but usually it's still less than $100 a month thrown away at various sports bets.
I feel more affected by my recent wins or losses than by holidays or some house expenses.
December 23, 2022, 03:07:02 PM
For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
First of all, what are we talking about in the context of the celebration. This is important, because most people don't set a definite budget. second, if in a big event like the world cup event. then I'm sure, there are many people who budgeted a sizable amount of money.
my example, in the usual months before the celebration of the world cup event. I only gamble as needed, I mean there is no extra budget that I have to spend on this one hobby. but when the world cup celebrations started, i budgeted big enough money to bet. but with the condition that it doesn't interfere with my household finances. besides that, because my hobby is betting on soccer betting. So every time there's a big game, I usually budget more than usual. whether it's for a single bet, or parlay slip mode. it all depends on the situation.
but in fact, if we are well aware of the risks. at least, one should take into account before betting. because after all, the money that has been lost will be difficult to recover. so, gamble wisely with money prepared to lose. then someone will avoid problems, whether it's addiction or something else.
December 23, 2022, 02:58:19 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
With increasing prices for the basic goods this holiday season, I would admit that my gambling budget has somehow been affected too. But no worries since I can still live without gambling even a month. But for those who sees gambling as a need to do so, since they are compulsive gamblers, surely that will affect them most. It’s like even if they can’t prepare for the holidays, it’s okay as long as they have fixed budget for gambling. 
December 23, 2022, 02:32:59 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the s
I don't honestly have a specific budget or allocation specifically for my own gambling purposes. Any amount will do as long as it won't affect my other spending. The festive season has also nothing to do with how I gambled since I am simply used to gambling whatever the holiday or event.
Don't like to miss those worthy games to place a bet on sports betting that's why as much as possible, I have spare funds for placing my bet.
Our way of gambling shouldn't be affected just because of this holiday season. But if funds are tight, it should be obvious what to do.
December 23, 2022, 02:28:29 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
For now my budget for gambling is not too reduced, indeed, the festive season or holidays can make our expenses swell. For some people it might not be possible to gamble, but some other people will still gambling to double its value, so it depends on the character of the gambler too, but for me personally don't really think about that if later although at least my budget reduced I can still enjoy to gambling. 
December 23, 2022, 02:24:57 PM
I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
This month, my budget increased a bit tbh because of the World cup promotions offered by several sportsbooks and I had to take advantage of them since I rarely make any profit from betting and it's a good time to potentially spend those winnings on something nice. If there wasn't any good promo i'd most likely reduce my budget since i'd rather spend most of the budget on preparing for the upcoming holidays. 
December 23, 2022, 02:15:27 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
No, not at all. I’m still giving a minimal budget for gambling, an amount that I can totally afford to lose. Although I get to spend more than my budget this time because it’s holiday season, and I know it’s quite inevitable, but I have to say, my gambling budget still remains the same and never gets affected with this festive season. And if that happens that I have to reduce it, that’s not a problem anymore since I’m no longer addicted to gambling. 
December 23, 2022, 02:07:03 PM
I remain unaffected but the reason is not what you think. I just don't spend money on Christmas at all. I've rejected the traditional way of spending this time where people stand in line in grocery stores and then get stressed because they don't know if they can prepare all the meals and bake the cakes. They concentrate on opinions of others like is my house clean, is the outside lit up, is all the shopping done... Fuck that we don't live to satisfy the needs of others, especially if doing it doesn't make us feel good.
So, I do the minimum, have a family dinner, have some decorations but the bare minimum and we buy ourselves small gifts like chocolates or something. I spend much more on birthdays than I do on Christmas.
So, I do the minimum, have a family dinner, have some decorations but the bare minimum and we buy ourselves small gifts like chocolates or something. I spend much more on birthdays than I do on Christmas.
December 23, 2022, 02:05:20 PM
As always, regardless of any season or what, if there's an upcoming purpose that I really need to spend money on, I will prioritize that.
Gambling is just there and if I feel like doing it, I will just play without bothering about anything.
I don't want to associate my gambling activity with too much complicated things. As I said, if I feel doing gambling, I will do it. If not, then not.
Holidays are always a good time to spend, not necessarily though but it’s always a good feeling to spend but still not to exceed to my limits. And with gambling, I just gamble whenever I have budget for that and if not, then just stay at home with my family. I still have to prioritize other things than gambling, and I think since I am just an occasional gambler, my gambling budget is never that affected and it’s not a big deal to me if ever. Gambling is just there and if I feel like doing it, I will just play without bothering about anything.
I don't want to associate my gambling activity with too much complicated things. As I said, if I feel doing gambling, I will do it. If not, then not.
December 23, 2022, 02:00:18 PM
For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
I'm not one of them; you may get surprised to see my gambling habits. I would never be going to have bankruptcy nor busted even if I lost all of my funds in casino; I don't have a lot either LOL. My gambling habits are very much limited, controlled. Nevertheless, let me share you my observation from my neighbour LOL. I don't belong to elite society though I could have (that's a long story). I have seen one guy losing money all the time including in the festival time & having quarrel with wife all the time. That's ridiculous. Purpose of sharing this; gamblers can barely control/limit themselves. 
December 23, 2022, 01:51:44 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
This festive period can either increase or decrease the gambling budget of some gamblers. Some persons might want to increase their stake because they want to increase their chances on winning big so that they can have money to spend this festive period. Others might spend less on gambling because they have used part of their budgeted funds for gambling to cater for some expenses during this celebration period. For me this festive period didn't affect my expenses on gambling because I already have a budget for it. And I have also learned to spend within my means or budget this festive period. Whatever I cannot afford during this period, I don't bother or strive to get them. 
December 23, 2022, 01:48:54 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
Every religion has a specific time when they use that time for festivals. Now the Christmas festival has started. So Christians keep everything in their calculations. When a gambler gambles they know what amount of money they can spend. They make proper arrangements for it in advance. Normally gamblers are not affected much. But unexpected something run into some problems. If you are forced to spend a little more then gambling may have little effect. Many gamblers think that gambling can be done all year long but this day will never come again. But responsible gamblers prioritize their gambling above all else. 
December 23, 2022, 01:46:42 PM
The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
How much is your Budget on friends and family? For me, it is not much, I do not have a wife yet that can increase the budget but it is also parts of the planned budget, I mean the money spent on family and some friends. Festive period do take more money but I spend just little amount of money on gambling which is just 5%. But I do notice that my gambling activities always reduce during this time as I have more time with families. 
December 23, 2022, 01:39:53 PM
They've been lots of money spent during this period and I'm wondering why its happening so fast. Though, on the contrary, the money, if spent on gambling could yield money or vanish. The festive period like the name implies is one that should be remembered, its been a busy year and tough one we all need to celebrate with loved ones. I've been focusing more on family lately than any other pleasure, as I can't predict how the next year would look like. After the festival then, I'll be more focused to make exceptional gambling decisions.
December 23, 2022, 01:38:44 PM
It's still the same $20/week, not affected by anything at all. It has never changed and always has been that for the last 2 or 3 years, though there instances wherein an esports/sports event is underway and I wanted to make a bet on some games but that doesn't happen that much. This festive season, I am trying to lay off the gambling platform and try to just go around town and discover some hidden spots that I can get some good food from. It's way cheaper and kind of relaxing, but gambling is just a lot entertaining and I really can't get off it that easily.
Perhaps I might do a one time, big time before the end of the year, and spend maybe a thousand dollars in one sitting. Hopefully I don't get dumb enough to actually do that and waste my money for nothing.
Perhaps I might do a one time, big time before the end of the year, and spend maybe a thousand dollars in one sitting. Hopefully I don't get dumb enough to actually do that and waste my money for nothing.
December 23, 2022, 01:32:11 PM
Festive seasons always impact gambling budget, because doesn't matter how organized you are, you always end spending more money with friends and relatives due to the festivals. We want to be close to our families and to proportionate them good times, so it's really hard to not purchase gifts for them and more food and drinks for everyone. And when there are events nearby we also spend more by going to these places. Then this money must come from somewhere in order to do these activities, and if there is an idle gambling budget waiting, that is where the funds for the festive season are coming from...
December 23, 2022, 01:20:04 PM
This is the festive season. In this season, I am usually very careful about my expenses. As a matter of fact I hand over money related expenses to my partner. I also cut down on my gambling budget this period to like 5% because of the increased expenses. Family members will be travelling down for, kids would want to go see Santa and expect a Christmas present, I gotta get my partner something nice and take her for dinner too because she has been my backbone this year. So you see gambling budget has to receive a cut.
December 23, 2022, 01:13:42 PM
It is the festive season, and it comes with a lot of expenses, both planned and unplanned. The planned expenses are usually higher than normal because marketers take advantage of the season and increase the prices of their commodities and you spend more that usually budget. The unplanned in this season is that you may have some visitors either family or friends and will have to spend some more money entertaining them. For people who have a strict budget for gambling, I would like to know if your budget for gambling has reduced, or if it remains the same?
For me it remains the same,I have it fixed,predetermined and I don't use it for other purposes even in the festivities season.Usually here where I am people notify before coming so I can act accordingly,i.e withdrawing more money from the bank or topping up my credit card.I love the day I have setup for gambling which is Wednesday and usually at late night when I am alone as I don't want distractions around me,I want to be fully focused in enjoying the slot machine I am playing,if I hit it big great,if not still great but what I want above anything else is to enjoy the session so I never spend my gambling budget for something else.
December 23, 2022, 01:10:40 PM
I only gamble with the money earned here on the forum for example from my sig space. So my budget has not changed at all. If I win i'll cash out, if I lose then i'll try again next week, No reason to get into the bank trying to beat a casino. Just have fun and lose what you can afford.
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