The social stigma around gambling and some other habits in some cultures are really strong. It's true that many cultures views Gambling as something that should be kept secret, and people who gamble are often viewed negatively, but they fail to realize that not everyone who gambles are irresponsible gamblers or addicts. This social stigma is also very much associated with people who smokes too, most societies often view smokers as evil or negative influences, regardless of whether they're responsible smokers or not, because they believe it's a habit that portrays bad manner
Many people decides to hide their gambling activity from the other people because they thinks that's the better thing to do as the other people doesn't like gambling. The other people thinks that gamblers can't control themselves and if someone is gamblers, he can related to alcohol and smoke because that's what happen to them in the offline casino. But some people can masters a good self-control so that will not gives impacts to them when they playing gambling because they knows that gambling is only an entertainment in their spare times. They will not playing gambling excessively because they already sees what's happen to other people so they always trying to limits their gambling activity. They also hide their gambling activity from other people because that's what makes them comfortable when playing gambling. 
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Different reasons. Lots of it.
Some are trying to hide it from their wives. Some from their parents. Some are too shy to tell other people that they gamble. Others do like to keep their privacy intact.
We cannot judge a gambler by what he is doing, there could be a deeper reason on why he is keeping it a secret.
IMO, I don't really care what people will talk about. They can gossip all they like until they lose their voices but I will still continue gambling and won't be shy about it.
I never kept it to my wife, she knows it and she also knows that I won't go far as being an addict. So why should I be ashamed outside while the people living in my roof already knew about it?
That's only natural, because everyone has their own perceptions and thoughts. Most people must have bad thoughts about gambling so it is not wrong to hide the gambling activities carried out. Because in my opinion it is also better to keep it a secret than to publish it, including the winnings too, if we get a win and publish it there are probably people who will not like it like our own friends.Some are trying to hide it from their wives. Some from their parents. Some are too shy to tell other people that they gamble. Others do like to keep their privacy intact.
We cannot judge a gambler by what he is doing, there could be a deeper reason on why he is keeping it a secret.
IMO, I don't really care what people will talk about. They can gossip all they like until they lose their voices but I will still continue gambling and won't be shy about it.
I never kept it to my wife, she knows it and she also knows that I won't go far as being an addict. So why should I be ashamed outside while the people living in my roof already knew about it?
There must be people talking about us from behind about what we do, because even in a friendship environment I am sure there are prejudices that our friends have against us, indeed they can comment until they run out of votes about what we do, but in my opinion if the gambling we do is not detrimental to others then just do it, I will also do it if it does not harm others.
Different reasons. Lots of it.
Some are trying to hide it from their wives. Some from their parents. Some are too shy to tell other people that they gamble. Others do like to keep their privacy intact.
We cannot judge a gambler by what he is doing, there could be a deeper reason on why he is keeping it a secret.
IMO, I don't really care what people will talk about. They can gossip all they like until they lose their voices but I will still continue gambling and won't be shy about it.
I never kept it to my wife, she knows it and she also knows that I won't go far as being an addict. So why should I be ashamed outside while the people living in my roof already knew about it?
That's only natural, because everyone has their own perceptions and thoughts. Most people must have bad thoughts about gambling so it is not wrong to hide the gambling activities carried out. Because in my opinion it is also better to keep it a secret than to publish it, including the winnings too, if we get a win and publish it there are probably people who will not like it like our own friends.Some are trying to hide it from their wives. Some from their parents. Some are too shy to tell other people that they gamble. Others do like to keep their privacy intact.
We cannot judge a gambler by what he is doing, there could be a deeper reason on why he is keeping it a secret.
IMO, I don't really care what people will talk about. They can gossip all they like until they lose their voices but I will still continue gambling and won't be shy about it.
I never kept it to my wife, she knows it and she also knows that I won't go far as being an addict. So why should I be ashamed outside while the people living in my roof already knew about it?
There must be people talking about us from behind about what we do, because even in a friendship environment I am sure there are prejudices that our friends have against us, indeed they can comment until they run out of votes about what we do, but in my opinion if the gambling we do is not detrimental to others then just do it, I will also do it if it does not harm others.
The social stigma around gambling and some other habits in some cultures are really strong. It's true that many cultures views Gambling as something that should be kept secret, and people who gamble are often viewed negatively, but they fail to realize that not everyone who gambles are irresponsible gamblers or addicts. This social stigma is also very much associated with people who smokes too, most societies often view smokers as evil or negative influences, regardless of whether they're responsible smokers or not, because they believe it's a habit that portrays bad manner
I also prefer to keep it a secret because it is very often perceived negatively in my society. Of course, many people imagine an addicted gambler who constantly loses and borrows money from friends and acquaintances. But I outgrew this stage more than 5 years ago, and I look at the game and gambling in a completely different way. I no longer chase money as before and small bets several times a month are enough for me, where I feel that I need to bet and only in those sports that I like. This is my little world in the game and I don’t want to be pressured by society’s emotional negative attitude towards me. I will continue to play because I enjoy it and I don’t get anything bad from it.Gambler to gambler is different. I think society treats poker players and casino players differently. That's why: poker players are often considered to be smarter and more strategically minded people, while casino players are often associated with risk and luck. I play poker myself sometimes, and it seems to me that poker players get more respect for their skills and analytical approach to the game. But sometimes people look at me strangely when I say that I like to play at the casino. Maybe because casinos are associated with excitement and money loss, and poker is associated with intelligence and strategy. But I think in the end it's just different ways of having fun, and everyone chooses what they like best.
I really dont care about how society views me, cause one thign I have learnt I how unstable there all are, just cash out a huge sum or win life changing money from it and you would see how many of them that had a negative view of you start following in that same foot step 🚶♂️, it's better you do your shit and care less about ever other person or you don't do it at all and live in a cage of what is right and wrong based on societal view.
Sometimes keeping your gambling habits a secret is not about yourself but to protect your children or your families as gambling individual are seen as not serious citizens in some countries and the family members are going to be stereotype too in the society therefore if you live in such a society and you don't have any plans to relocate then keeping your gambling habits a secret will be the best solution so your children and family members can have a normal life like others.
You'll not be losing anything by keeping your gambling habit a secret as we already have online casinos and sports books that can be used for gambling while being indoors and no individual will be aware that you're gambling. Sometimes it's better to keep some things a secret as not everyone is supposed the know everything about our personal life. Gambling for a living isn't something to be proud of really.
The better for us to keep our gambling activities secret will help us to look more responsible without any doubt. Since there are people that see people that gamble a lot as unserious, we need to keep making sure that not every one knows about us to gamblers. It is better for us to keep our gambling activities safe from the public than to look more into gambling in the public. Children are one of the reasons why we need to make sure that we don't gamble too much and we make sure that our gambling activities is sure and prevented from the children if not, we are going to lose more than in reputable to our children.
If you are so afraid that children is going to see you gambling, then dont gamble at schools or kindergartens. Avoid gambling at fast food restaurants also. Despite children, are there any reasons why we all should keep gambling in secret? What if I dont have kids, nor people around me. Should I also hide fact of gambling? Like a pimply teenager who is about to watch some porn. Stop being James Bond and hide gambling habit. Nobody cares that you gamble.
Well, smokers make bad for their health, and I havent seen a gambler whos health got worsen because of the number of games he played 
Most people dont care about smokers, but they do care when they smoke near them and they have to breathe smoke. With gambling it does not work like that. If I stand next to a person who gambles, I do not lose money, nor nothing bad happens to me Dunno why people have such bad attitude to gambling or smoking. When they see someone gamble or smoke on TV, they do not switch channel I think someone posted here: "not everyone who drink alcohol or tried it is an alcoholic". Same with gambling, not everyone who gamble is addicted and is destroying his life and influencing on others.
I think people have put a huge "=" sign between gambling and smoking/drinking/watching porn while being underaged. And because of that, made a conclusion, that all that must be kept in secret.
Most people dont care about smokers, but they do care when they smoke near them and they have to breathe smoke. With gambling it does not work like that. If I stand next to a person who gambles, I do not lose money, nor nothing bad happens to me Dunno why people have such bad attitude to gambling or smoking. When they see someone gamble or smoke on TV, they do not switch channel I think someone posted here: "not everyone who drink alcohol or tried it is an alcoholic". Same with gambling, not everyone who gamble is addicted and is destroying his life and influencing on others.I think people have put a huge "=" sign between gambling and smoking/drinking/watching porn while being underaged. And because of that, made a conclusion, that all that must be kept in secret.
The social stigma around gambling and some other habits in some cultures are really strong. It's true that many cultures views Gambling as something that should be kept secret, and people who gamble are often viewed negatively, but they fail to realize that not everyone who gambles are irresponsible gamblers or addicts. This social stigma is also very much associated with people who smokes too, most societies often view smokers as evil or negative influences, regardless of whether they're responsible smokers or not, because they believe it's a habit that portrays bad manner
I also prefer to keep it a secret because it is very often perceived negatively in my society. Of course, many people imagine an addicted gambler who constantly loses and borrows money from friends and acquaintances. But I outgrew this stage more than 5 years ago, and I look at the game and gambling in a completely different way. I no longer chase money as before and small bets several times a month are enough for me, where I feel that I need to bet and only in those sports that I like. This is my little world in the game and I don’t want to be pressured by society’s emotional negative attitude towards me. I will continue to play because I enjoy it and I don’t get anything bad from it. 
The better for us to keep our gambling activities secret will help us to look more responsible without any doubt. Since there are people that see people that gamble a lot as unserious, we need to keep making sure that not every one knows about us to gamblers. It is better for us to keep our gambling activities safe from the public than to look more into gambling in the public. Children are one of the reasons why we need to make sure that we don't gamble too much and we make sure that our gambling activities is sure and prevented from the children if not, we are going to lose more than in reputable to our children.
If you are so afraid that children is going to see you gambling, then dont gamble at schools or kindergartens. Avoid gambling at fast food restaurants also. Despite children, are there any reasons why we all should keep gambling in secret? What if I dont have kids, nor people around me. Should I also hide fact of gambling? Like a pimply teenager who is about to watch some porn. Stop being James Bond and hide gambling habit. Nobody cares that you gamble.
As far as you’re concerned, gambling is harmful and yet you promote them?
Just how do you promote a harmful sphere to the a society that you wish and hope to be stable someday?
Like you said, as far as you’re concerned.
Well, obviously the society doesn’t take to one man’s concern, a whole lot is been put into consideration but yeah, it’s not uncommon that several persons and the society have seen gambling for a vice. Based on how some addicts and irresponsible gamblers have misused the industry.
The negative aspect to gambling is a reflection of a gambler's irresponsible act while gambling. Gambling isn’t the problem but, the gambler is.
Just how do you promote a harmful sphere to the a society that you wish and hope to be stable someday?
Like you said, as far as you’re concerned.
Well, obviously the society doesn’t take to one man’s concern, a whole lot is been put into consideration but yeah, it’s not uncommon that several persons and the society have seen gambling for a vice. Based on how some addicts and irresponsible gamblers have misused the industry.
The negative aspect to gambling is a reflection of a gambler's irresponsible act while gambling. Gambling isn’t the problem but, the gambler is.
Finally someone has seen the light while many are still blind.
So far I havent seen any science proof that gambling raises addiction, but not human predisposition on being addicted on things. Replace addiction with something else, and those who were addicted to gambling will also be addicted to new thing. Give a person a way to get money quickly and easy, and he will get addicted to that method. If people will get rewarded for every word or book they have read for example, they will get addicted to reading. What then, we would all suggest to keep reading in secret?
Imho illegal things should be kept in secret. But since or if gambling is legal in your place, I see no reason to do it privately, hidden, alone with closed down curtains
Online casinos and physical casinos have the same thing, the advantage that the host has is certain because in my opinion it has become a condition that has been set and cannot be changed. by holding bonus advertisements and promotions whose aim is to attract the interest of many people so that they gamble and with so many people gambling there will be profits that can be generated and obtained by the host. In my opinion, online casinos or physical casinos are the same, if we do it too much then bad things will happen.
Some people like to show off their winnings from gambling, but in my opinion this should not be done, even though it is everyone's right, but prevention is better than cure. When I show off the wins we get, in my opinion it can cause conflict, or something else, I hope we can play cleanly, by gambling secretly, including the winnings we get, just keep quiet and enjoy it.
First, the house edge in online and physical casinos is the gaming industry's foundation. Business 101: the house always wins. Why? They make their money that way, and most players who are there for fun understand it.Some people like to show off their winnings from gambling, but in my opinion this should not be done, even though it is everyone's right, but prevention is better than cure. When I show off the wins we get, in my opinion it can cause conflict, or something else, I hope we can play cleanly, by gambling secretly, including the winnings we get, just keep quiet and enjoy it.
The incentives and promotions? Brilliant marketing. They're well-planned methods to keep business growing and players coming. Having a little fun within your means is thrilling in entertainment culture.
I get it - everyone wants their moment in the sun. Your point is that caution is crucial. Play smart and keep the peace - not spoil the fun. Party modestly and enjoy your accomplishment without provoking jealousy or strife. Gambling is about having fun, so be responsible. Keep it fun and within your bounds.
Yes, that's right, they do advertise bonuses and promotions to maintain their casino so that more people gamble at their casino. because the more people who gamble, the more profits the host can get.
what we have to do with the gambling we do is be policy, be responsible and smart, such as when winning. We have to be smart when we get a winning moment, cashing it out and leaving is the best choice, and realize that winning at gambling is very difficult to get. and enjoyed the victory in their own way, there were those who showed it off to their friends, there were also those who enjoyed it in secret, I myself was one of those people who enjoyed the victory in secret.
As far as I am concerned gambling is a harmful activity so it is better to refrain from publicizing gambling. Not everyone likes gambling even good people are criticized in the society. Harm can be prevented if the gambler can associate himself and play for fun but no effect of gambling is observed on anyone. But there are many gamblers who can't follow their own rules when gambling leads them to worse. Avoid addiction to get financial benefits.
As far as you’re concerned, gambling is harmful and yet you promote them?Just how do you promote a harmful sphere to the a society that you wish and hope to be stable someday?
Like you said, as far as you’re concerned.
Well, obviously the society doesn’t take to one man’s concern, a whole lot is been put into consideration but yeah, it’s not uncommon that several persons and the society have seen gambling for a vice. Based on how some addicts and irresponsible gamblers have misused the industry.
The negative aspect to gambling is a reflection of a gambler's irresponsible act while gambling. Gambling isn’t the problem but, the gambler is.
We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil, while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.
Why many sees it as sin or something evil, is because may people has been behaving abnormal due to excessive gambling habits and family and friends can't control such person making them fill they have been affected by evil spirits. and this notion is based on people's beliefs expecially those religious people.These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.
Many people seems not to be happy with gambling. Gambling is not what people paint it to be, gambling is good and a fun game but people misinterprete it and made people to feel ashamed of doing it, to the point of hiding before playing. I guest those who are hiding to play gamble are not matured in mind. Because a matured minded person will not be afraid of gambling. Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.
They are just being afraid due to peoples thinking about gambling. Aside from what people says about gambling I don't see reasons to why they are afraid.
As far as I am concerned gambling is a harmful activity so it is better to refrain from publicizing gambling. Not everyone likes gambling even good people are criticized in the society. Harm can be prevented if the gambler can associate himself and play for fun but no effect of gambling is observed on anyone. But there are many gamblers who can't follow their own rules when gambling leads them to worse. Avoid addiction to get financial benefits.
Gambling is like a social contagion, this social contagion needs to be kept under wraps as much as possible. When a member of a family is involved in gambling, the other members who see him are likely to be involved in gambling out of curiosity. When more than one member of a family is involved in gambling, it appears that other family members are more likely to be involved in gambling. Thus there is a possibility of spread from family to family and from family to all levels of society. Moreover, the young generation will surely suffer severely due to this gambling. Therefore, as much as possible, it is mandatory and obligatory to keep the secret habits of gambling away from people and keep it secret.
Even though some persons are good at keeping their gambling a secret due to.the fact that their reputation is at stake if they are seen gambling but the truth is that whatever you do that is legal then individuals shouldn't make their gambling a secret. Gambling is legal and whatever is considered legal in a country, doing it cannot affect the image of the person. Also, it is bad to involve in an activity that you cannot be proud of.
It is important to approach gambling as fun as you noted and to also understand that excessive gambling can lead to severe consequences, such as financial difficulties, relationship problems, and even addiction. Therefore, it is essential to maintain control over one’s gambling habits and enjoy the experience responsibly.
Even though gambling activities are legal in some countries and do not affect a person image, it would be better to keep it a secret. Because if we are the head of a family, we have to be a good role model for our children and our family, maybe it's more accurate to just maintain ethics. Because after all, gambling is a detrimental activity, so it would be better if we were calm about our actions. But it all depends on a person's comfort, how he sees his environment and vice versa. It is important to approach gambling as fun as you noted and to also understand that excessive gambling can lead to severe consequences, such as financial difficulties, relationship problems, and even addiction. Therefore, it is essential to maintain control over one’s gambling habits and enjoy the experience responsibly.
That is what I've been talking. Instead of hiding, show what you do, so in case there are troubles, people can help you. I dont understand those who hide their gambling habit. Are they shy? Are they afraid what society will think about them? Gambling has received bad reputation for nothing, compared to other addictions. When people lose in gambling, other think negatively about gambler, like he is a looser. When people win, others also thing negatively about gambling, because they envy. I have never hidden fact that I gamble. From early childhood I have learned, that whenever I try to hide something I do, to lie, to cheat, it always ends bad.
I don't see anything wrong with gambling so why should I hide it, the only problem I have with those gamblers is when they get too greedy and they are so focused and giving gambling too much attention that they end up seeing it as a job. addicts have made a lot of reckless decisions just because they want to win. instead of getting an actual job, they are busy gambling and that is something I despise so much with addicts.
i would not say people who hide are shy I think they are ashamed to be called a gambler and if you are above 18 and you are gambling moderately then there is nothing to be ashamed of just watch games and gamble the ones you are interested in and enjoy your life. you can choose to gamble during weekends. when you are not working purely for fun. why other think negatively is because of what some people went through because of gambling, some people even lost there life and there property, and way people are thinking negatively they are just trying to be careful nothing more.
within the community does really have that negative thing, then it would be normal that there would really be those individuals that will really be seeing something like this and to those people who have been attached to this or making some involvement would really be also getting that kind of negative perceptions and views just because he/she been dealing with it. Some might care but there are ones who dont really care.
When it comes on making it as a secret then it would really be on someones choice because just like been said that they are really that minding about into their reputation on which they dont like about other people
seeing bad on them or automatically considered as gambling addicts just because they've seen that they've been dealing or doing gambling. Gambling should really just that for fun and if you
are someone whose really that messing up your life on it then this is where shit things do start to happen.
Even though some persons are good at keeping their gambling a secret due to.the fact that their reputation is at stake if they are seen gambling but the truth is that whatever you do that is legal then individuals shouldn't make their gambling a secret. Gambling is legal and whatever is considered legal in a country, doing it cannot affect the image of the person. Also, it is bad to involve in an activity that you cannot be proud of.
It is important to approach gambling as fun as you noted and to also understand that excessive gambling can lead to severe consequences, such as financial difficulties, relationship problems, and even addiction. Therefore, it is essential to maintain control over one’s gambling habits and enjoy the experience responsibly.
The better for us to keep our gambling activities secret will help us to look more responsible without any doubt. Since there are people that see people that gamble a lot as unserious, we need to keep making sure that not every one knows about us to gamblers. It is better for us to keep our gambling activities safe from the public than to look more into gambling in the public. Children are one of the reasons why we need to make sure that we don't gamble too much and we make sure that our gambling activities is sure and prevented from the children if not, we are going to lose more than in reputable to our children.
If you are so afraid that children is going to see you gambling, then dont gamble at schools or kindergartens. Avoid gambling at fast food restaurants also. Despite children, are there any reasons why we all should keep gambling in secret? What if I dont have kids, nor people around me. Should I also hide fact of gambling? Like a pimply teenager who is about to watch some porn. Stop being James Bond and hide gambling habit. Nobody cares that you gamble.
That is what I've been talking. Instead of hiding, show what you do, so in case there are troubles, people can help you. I dont understand those who hide their gambling habit. Are they shy? Are they afraid what society will think about them? Gambling has received bad reputation for nothing, compared to other addictions. When people lose in gambling, other think negatively about gambler, like he is a looser. When people win, others also thing negatively about gambling, because they envy. I have never hidden fact that I gamble. From early childhood I have learned, that whenever I try to hide something I do, to lie, to cheat, it always ends bad.
It is extremely bold and great that you have chosen to be honest about your gaming activities. It's not an easy task, considering the ongoing stigma associated with gambling. I believe that many people are afraid of being judged or disgraced if they are open about their gambling habits, which is sad. But I believe you are correct in saying that it is preferable to be upfront and honest than to try to hide a fact about your life. In the long term, honesty and transparency will result in a happier and more satisfying life. The point of hiding in a purpose that no one will be influence of your gambling activities especially those young kids around you, it's really needed to be more responsible when you participate yourself in this kind of activities, not just because of those reasons but also considering other people's views though they should not be minded that much as long as you are using your money hard earned money,.
But, we all know that they always have that criticism and comments that we also need to take care, having said it will always depends from how you anticipate and handle the situation that surrounds you.
The better for us to keep our gambling activities secret will help us to look more responsible without any doubt. Since there are people that see people that gamble a lot as unserious, we need to keep making sure that not every one knows about us to gamblers. It is better for us to keep our gambling activities safe from the public than to look more into gambling in the public. Children are one of the reasons why we need to make sure that we don't gamble too much and we make sure that our gambling activities is sure and prevented from the children if not, we are going to lose more than in reputable to our children.
If you decide to keep your gambling activities secret, you must have a good responsible and self-control to protect yourself from the temptations of the gambling games because gambling can attracts yourself to playing gambling longer than you can thinks. You will forget about the rules that you already makes because you see gambling becomes more interesting and you thinks you have a chance to wins in the next rounds, but that's still not gives you the wins. When you can responsible when you playing gambling, you can hide your gambling activity from other people so you will not have to gets a bad saying from them. Yes, taking away children from the gambling is hard but that is what we must do to prevented our children from the bad impact of the gambling games.1. You are afraid that community would caught you
2. You are afraid that your family would caught you
3. You dont like on telling that you are getting involved with gambling
One of the reasons on why i have kept my secret on doing gambling is on that #2. My family doesnt really like for us to
get involved into something that could affect financial aspect and this is something that must be avoided to be exposed as much as possible.
With todays easy access then it would really be that easy as pie.
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