Topic: Is there any fun in losing while gambling - page 27. (Read 5709 times)

Nah, it is obviously no fun when you lose. However, the fun didn't happen there, it happens while you are in the process of placing a bet. Whether you place a bet in a roulette, dice, for playing poker, or for a sports bet, the excitement you will feel about the outcome will create an enjoyment or fun within that period of time and of course it would even become more fun when you win, but losing? It ain't no fun. Though there is a tolerable losses and there are frustrating losses.
But whe we're talking about fun in gambling, it won't happen when you're lossing.

It is difficult to enjoy gambling if someone has started to consider gambling as a source of income because he will keep trying hard even though he knows that what he is doing is wrong. He doesn't seem to care that everything is worse than when he started gambling because he wants to keep trying to make gambling a source of income. He cannot enjoy gambling as entertainment because his desire has become a desire to make money from gambling, which has turned him into a gambler who is eager to win every gambling game he plays.

They already know that there is a risk of losing that they will receive when playing gambling, but because of their desire to make gambling a source of income and want to make money from gambling, this is what makes them close their eyes so as not to pay attention to it. He doesn't understand that everything has changed and the situation is no longer the same as when he first came to gambling, where in the past he only wanted to enjoy gambling as entertainment. He can't accept his losses anymore like before because all he has is the desire to make money. If he loses, he will go back to gambling to try to recover his losses even though he knows it is difficult to get, even if he uses more money than before.

If someone only thinks that he still has a chance to cover the next loss, he will see that this will be difficult to achieve because in gambling, someone will experience more losses than wins. And if he doesn't change his mindset and remains the same as before, he will experience more defeats and it will be difficult to recover from those losses. It is indeed a real trap that every gambler must avoid, but only a few gamblers can avoid it, while other gamblers fall deeper into gambling without being able to see any way out for them.

And that's where a gambler needs strong self-control so he can anticipate problems that could arise in the course of gambling. Setting limits on gambling, self-control, responsibility and discipline will help him to remain aware that gambling is just entertainment and he should not use it too much so that he does not experience serious problems later. A person who can use gambling as a way to enjoy his free time will have no difficulty controlling himself when gambling and stopping himself as soon as possible after he has had enough of his gambling. He can leave gambling as if he had finished other activities without wanting to continue pursuing winnings or recovering from losses.

Gambling is always fun if you have the money to lose and if you disregard the money while playing.   If you hold the money as number one I dont see how it can be fun if we are realistic and introduce the reality you cannot always win then of course you are losing money, its still fun if you arent reliant on that money.   I never play serious money due to that only winnings and money that is spare then its always a fun game imo

Profit and loss are not the only factors deciding on whether an activity was fun or sad. It's not unheard of to have fun despite losing, as long as the loss is not severe and won't impact your life. I already stated example of playing poker with your friends, where you'll most likely be having a good time even if you don't win. There are also examples of people being very close to a big win, which usually triggers a feeling of positive excitement rather than sadness etc.


Why are you gambling at all then? I don't imagine you so lucky to have been making a constant profit on gambling? Odds are against you (with some exceptions though) so losing in a longer run is more than expected.

Some people do say they enjoy both losing and winning and I really find it hard understanding what will be the source of the joy in losing. As long as there is nothing religious about gambling, there will not be enjoyment in losing because it is only in religion we are expected to rejoice in the midst of tribulation.

The only thing I see as fun in gambling is seeing my account balance increasing, this is what gives me joy as I will use the money to get my personal needs. When I lose, I don't feel happy but I try to accept it while hoping to win other times. Before even getting started, every gambler must accept the fact that losing is part of the gambling process. So, even though it does not feel good losing, it must be accepted when it happens.

There's no fun in losing and this is the reality and this is the main reason on why people would really be keep on coming back on trying out to get back on what they have lost. This is why
gambling industry is going that big because of this kind of motives on which those gamblers really that focusing into on which they would really be that normal that chasing losses kind of emotion
could really be felt out because we do know that we are really that liking to recover those loses back via playing again and again on which if those people dont realize on the things that they are
doing then most likely they would really be that ending up on having those intents. Just like been said earlier that there's no fun on losing gambling and this is why its not shocking
that people would really be having those kind of impressions in the end of the day.

Thanks for pointing this out. It kills my brain when I read how some people try to justify that they enjoy losing money. Those people have a hard time differentiating between their emotions and perceptions.

I agree that there is something like acceptance when you lose in gambling. Some people can accept it very well and that is something I can comprehend and I can feel myself. If I place a bet, I know it can go wrong and I accept it. I can enjoy the sports even, perhaps a football game that I bet on. But when the money is gone, I don't feel any joy because of it. I accept the loss. When I play poker I pay an entry fee and I accept when the money is gone, but nothing entertaining about losing money.

In the view of gamblers, they should not be filled with the lure of winning, but also want to understand the meaning of losing because losing is part of gambling itself, no one will be happy with losing, but perhaps for gamblers who play gambling, they are only looking for fun in gambling. For them, losing is something. which they usually encounter when gambling so it is not something to be ashamed of because gambling is not only about winning but also losing.

Never be a gambler if you don't want to experience defeat, that is the message from a professional gambler I have ever met in my life, so I never have a problem with losing because it will remain a part of gambling that we often encounter when gambling on online gambling sites. or offline. If asked about the feeling of joy when you lose at gambling, I think only people who can enjoy gambling can feel that compared to ordinary gamblers.  

I agree with gambling's fun, not only its financial value. The thrill of the game, the suspense of the unknown, often draws me. The adrenaline and experience are what I play for, not the money. However, I can't ignore the little hope of winning. Isn't the blend complicated? This hope-reality balance makes gambling fun.

Totally agree with your second point. Losing kills gambling fun. Humans' connection with money is complicated. Winning and losing keep the game interesting. Moderation and self-awareness are crucial, in my opinion. Knowing when the scales tip too far toward losing is vital because fun evaporates then. Too much or too little winning might ruin a session. Finding the right balance between fun and risk is everything.

I agree, and as a responsible gambler, it is natural that we lose. To be really honest, though, losing when gambling isn't pleasant at all. When we gamble, the entertainment value of the action itself, in addition to the chance of winning, generally provides us with thrills and delights. There is always the risk that we may lose money when we gamble, which is why we set budgets and limits and acknowledge that this is possible. However, we do kind of love the excitement, fulfillment, and pleasure that the game offers.
 
I don't know, but because of the challenge or the rush of adrenaline, some people could experience a certain amount of thrill and happiness even if they lose. Depending on each person, this can change.
We must put ethical gambling first and avoid basing our enjoyment on winning or losing.

That's true because most people will feel happy if they win and feel disappointed when they lose, but if they gamble for entertainment then the gambler will accept defeat or win because gambling is a game using real money and the owner wants to make a profit so it's natural that someone will experience continuous defeat and they have to be able to accept it, they will always continue to enjoy gambling even though they lose because the most important thing is to limit your expenses so that this enjoyment does not turn into disappointment if you spend too much money.

Yes, gamblers should think about the chances of losing so they don't really hope to win, because gambling with skill cannot guarantee that someone will win for sure, they will always be faced with defeat, so if you want to gamble then prepare yourself mentally to accept defeat.

       -   As the title says, all I can say is yes. Often,  when I experience that, I am still happy, even knowing that I have already lost, because I enjoy gambling while I play the slot games. Then the other games that I play, even though I lose, are the same.
I always say that if there are times when I win when I play gambling, that's really just a bonus for me; it's just extra fun for me, to be honest.


I think that not all gamblers are as you think, mate, because I'm really okay with me even if I lose. There are times when I'm still happy even if I lose because I enjoy playing gambling.

That's true, of course if someone who gambles keeps losing, they will feel annoyed and maybe depressed, because of the many losses they get, because this involves money, of course no one is willing to lose their money, especially if it happens often. It seems strange if there are people who experience continuous losses but they feel pleasure from the losses they get, could it be because of the sensation they get in gambling that makes them happy even though they lose? I do not think so.

Of course, many people gamble with different bet amounts, and with people who place big bets, they also like that. By betting large amounts, it doesn't rule out the possibility of losing, so whether the bet is large or small, the loss will be more dominant. , and of course with a loss there will definitely be a feeling of annoyance or regret, especially for those who placed large bets, of course if they lose they will feel annoyed.

Yes that's right, we can't lie with this one fact, even though you may look quite okay in that situation but I'm sure at least you won't be completely okay, if not emotional at least you will definitely lose the mood to do anything. It's actually quite simple, when you win you're happy and when you lose you can't lie to yourself that it really makes you lose your spirit, or even vice versa, on the other hand it's not uncommon for some people to lose their responsibility especially when experiencing a losing streak, the inability to accept the harsh reality makes them emotional and finally gamble with desperation based on lust and end up putting large amounts that they basically can't account for if they end up losing again.

I think this is usually the scenario where the addiction starts because of the inability to accept risk and then in the next session they aim to chase the winnings to make back the money they have lost, but it is highly unlikely to succeed, because after all gambling is a game of risk which all gamblers should be prepared to lose before they get involved. That's why it's always important to understand gambling for what it is, it's not an income-generating activity but just an idle time activity that trades your money for short-term fun.

No one really likes to lose and one of the reasons on why people cant just stop on playing gambling is that they are really that indeed trying to make themselves as winners on which it would really be just that understandable that we humans doesnt really like losing or cant really just accept defeat or something that do talks about being that a loser. Also who doesnt really like on earning money?
We do know that gambling is something that could really be only doing such thing or condition on which it could make you rich when you do hit up some jackpot specially on slots.
These are the things would really be mainly be pushing you out of your limit because you are having that kind of belief that it could really happen into you on which i could say
that it is really that bad because it would really be just making you desperate on that case.

Well rationally it doesn't sound fun due to the involvement of money and the emotional attachment that could result from the involvement of money, but then this applies mostly to the class of people who are considered the average class because at that class the don't usually have so much to spare.

The rich class who have got more than enough to spare and are willing to give up any amount just to have fun can at that point gamble and see it strictly as fun but it doesn't mean they wouldn't accept the proceeds from it if they get lucky to win, examples could be seen amongst some prominent celebrities who gamble with very high stakes and when they are critically examine, it was observe that that had no effect on them if the lost such money because they literally have fun and at same time make money on lucky days.

There's 0 fun in losing, that's for sure
There's some fun in playing and that can make it even sometimes, but if you keep losing for too long, eventually you're going to either get angry, or depressed. You won't end the session feeling cheerful, that's for sure. I'm fine with being even after a game, I don't have to make money when I gamble, but I don't like losing. I bet none of us do.
I like to tell people that I gamble for fun and that's true in a way, but I wouldn't gamble if I ended every session at a loss.

I think it's clear that there is absolutely no pleasure when we experience defeat in the gambling session that we do, even if for example our goal is only for pleasure but honestly for myself sometimes I like to be a little upset when the session I do runs so short because luck is really far from me, as I said even though I don't really pursue victory but still when the session runs so fast then it will make me no longer able to feel pleasure, on the other hand simply maybe when we win then obviously we will be happy and joyful and when we lose I think it also depends on your responsibility, if indeed you put a large amount then obviously you will feel upset in the sense that you cannot be responsible for losing, or it could be like what I feel when the session goes very fast because of losing then usually I will feel a little upset because I cannot get pleasure in the next few rounds.

You have so many good points there but it is easier said than done. But can be so pleasing if the gambler has planned for his gambling beforehand. The plans must entail the time to spend in the gambling house or on the platform, the amount of money to bet overall and the amount of money to wager per bet. In addition, the gambler would determine the number of consistent losses that will make him get out of the betting platform/house and all that. With this style and mindset, nothing is going to be special about losing, and I must say that I do it so much in trading and it works well in averting emotions from my trading psychology.

And the less money you are wagering with, the better for you as this will be so affordable for you to let go unlike those who are using a big amount to wager, it definitely can't be easy for them. However, if everyone would yield the best gambling advice when it comes to casinos, it's better and safer to engage with the mind of fun and not the money you want to gain from it. And if you lose, it might not hurt you since you are there in the first place to have fun, which is what I believe that the OP is trying to convey to query if it is possible. And yes, it is possible to lose and just smile at the whole thing since you are in for the pleasure most and not for the money and you have also outsmarted huge losses by wagering little.

Really depends on someones perception towards gambling on which if you are that someone whose really that going after for money then you wont really be seeing gambling to be fun
but rather you would really be having that kind of treatment that it is really just that for making money and not for leisure on which i could say that it is really that very wrong.
You wont really be able to make yourself having that fun just because you are aiming for making money and not for fun. People would eventually make out those kind of
realizations and learnings on the time that they would really be able to experience those unfortunate events. We shouldnt really wait before it happens because we can
really be able to realize those things earlier if we do really just make use of our own senses.