Topic: What is gambling to you, a fanfare or potential financial havoc? - page 4. (Read 657 times)

Gambling is not a financial havoc but the way we do it will determine whether it will bring havoc on us or not, but when we gamble as expected without loosing priority, we are going to see it as a means of having fun, we cannot deny the fact that some gamblers couldn't control the way f how they live their lives not to talk of having a responsible gambling experience.

So it all depends from the way we have pictured gambling to be, how we see it and the way it has appeared to us from the beginning that made us have interest in it, some people will just only invite to themselves some of these havoc all because they couldn't adopt the way of gambling responsibly.

You should always do gambling based on its definition. In general definition which I also believe, " gambling is an entertainment", so if we are still getting that definition, it only means one thing, we are enjoying what we are doing.The risk of getting addicted like would destroy your finances is not cause by gambling so we can't blame gambling on that. You know what the reason is? It's us being indiscipline and our inability to control our emotion that lead to financial problem.

I know that because I have been in that situation before, but I was brave enough to not blame gambling, instead I blame myself and I was able to correct my mistake. I know I can't go back to the past, I just learn from it and now I'm already enjoying gambling like it's not even risky anymore for me.

To draw a line between fun and addiction in gambling, you need not to always make out time to and focus on other ways of having fun different from getting involved in gambling activities it will make you not to be too devoted to gambling and you won't get addicted easily.

For sure gambling education or creating an awareness of the need to gamble responsibly will go a long way in helping gamblers to stay away from gambling and not see it as an income generating platform so that they won't be spending most of their time at gambling halls and offices.

this comes how we deal with it and this is what the importance of our knowledge before even entering gambling  and yeah this defy if we
are into become addicted or we are to be a good gambler.


It is very important ,  that we must be educated before entering gambling and so you will need to learn and understand the whole
gambling matter.

Self-control and being responsible for every decision, I think every gambler will learn in the hard way and that is when they lose money. At first, I’m into money and aggressively playing without thinking and the control, but sooner or later you’ll realize that you are not improving and the situation is getting worst because of your losses and I believe this is the start where you will think about self-control.

I guess the keyword here is control. Surely, you can estimate whether your gambling hobby is still under your control or it is already the one controlling you. It's probably easy to measure as well. If you want to stop and you can stop, then you are still in control of it. But if you want to stop but can hardly do it even if you're already losing much more than what you were ready to lose, then perhaps it is already beyond your control. There are so many other signs. But this one is very basic. If you can't anymore say no to gambling, then it's about time to seriously ponder on it. It will turn worse if left unattended.

First, let me quickly chip in the fact that this is an interesting dicuss, though it's something we have possibly discussed here before, but I like the whole new level and perspective this one is coming from.


Well, you are mistaken here, fun having is a choice in gambling, people can choose to just gamble for the sake of having fun.
So, it is impossible to draw a line between having fun and getting addicted to gambling, because getting addicted to gambling is not a choice, but a result of an action.
Now, to better understand what I mean, a person can choose to have through gambling, but no body ever chooses to become addicted to gambling, getting addicted to gambling is something that happens due to, or as a result of some decisions and actions the gambler takes and execute.

So, to help you phrase this, it would have been more appropriate to say, how can one draw the line between gambling for the sole purpose of having fun, and gambling for the sole purpose of making profit.

Education brings about knowledge, and knowledge they say is power,
Yes, education on how gambling can save alot of people from getting too engaged to gambling, and even when gambling for fun.
Gambling for fun simply means that, you are gambling just to have fun, which means you do not take winnings too seriously, this can save from from addiction to gambling, and actually can make gambling experiences more fun and exciting.

I think one of my earliest signs that could have got me trapped in gambling addiction and losses from a time I no longer recall accurately was the fact that, I approached gambling then with a mindset of making profit off it. I mean, I had heard the stories, success stories from few forks and decided to dip my hands in the purse and when I was met with few losses, i began chasing my losses and the. More losses until I realized, it’s not a game where I can win.

This called for a more different approach and you must be strong willed to persist in this industry. To this day I still gamble and I don’t see it for any thing bad or some place to be wreaked but, your will power and approach to the industry it what makes the difference. You don’t go about crossing lines that shouldn’t be crossed or play with the intention of winning over the house, that’s one means to lose.

Approach it with a free spirit and gamble with concrete awareness of your finance so you stick to plan.

I think everyone of us in this industry have got feelings. I’ll always say, when you feel the slight discomfort about what you’re doing, there you draw your limit and call it a day. Let’s your feelings or emotions about the activity tell you it’s time and you do good to follow it.

usually why other people ask questions here is because most of the topics here are already filled with new threads, sometimes even when others search the topics they are looking for do not come up so it is normal if there are many topics here that are asked over and over again especially that people's answers change based on the changing situation.

People may ask such questions before in gambling due to they have not noticed the difference or the comparison, their is something I understand in this forum, you don't read constantly in the forum mostly in a specification you find yourself most in gambling you will not be able to know things that has happened before in the forum, so it's the aspect I'm emphasizing on, knowing the right in the forum it will base on your consistent research and observations in the forum. People ask questions base on they are not aware of what they asked and they really want to ask to know.

It all depends on what a person's perception is regarding gambling and how they handle their activities. The guy whose expressions changed after the game escalated and went completely against him was an irresponsible gambler because he could call it off and tell your friend that he wanted to do it for fun but it is going somewhere else and he doesn't want to continue betting anymore, your friend wouldn't force him but since he had challenged your friend, he would probably feel ashamed for losing after that.

A gambler needs to make sure that they are not gambling excessively because if you say you gamble for fun and then you gamble all the time spending a lot of time and money on it, that isn't how you do it when you are doing it for fun. Gambling for fun means doing it when you are bored and need an activity to pass your time and not doing it all the time.

Definitely a potential financial havoc, no two ways about it, gambling is mostly losing a lot of money anyway and the odds are always stacked/against you which means that you've got more chances of losing than winning and most of the time when you win, it's not enough to balance or make it so that your wins are more than your losses and then the mentality to chase losses seeps in and you gamble away that small win in hopes that you can get a bigger win but then the impetuousness led to just getting more losses, that's why I stand by my reasoning why it's a potential financial havoc. You slowly lose your money and then you need to get your gambling fix so you start selling some stuff in your house and then you end up being so in debt that your only way out is the mercy of the people that you've done wrong because of your gambling habit.

What I have learn so far about gambling is that it brought destruction to people who feel addicted to it. There are not many who take it for the purpose of entertainment only. If you follow this section of gambling discussion then there are scores of stories where people lost everything in gambling. To me it's an activity that is advisable only if you have control over your emotions. Those who can't control there emotions aka money while gambling are deemed to lose.

We all know the tales of a pony pastime becoming a lifelong obsession. Where does gambling go from a good night out? When does entertainment drain your bank account?

Gambling danger education is important. Knowledge alone isn't enough. It can guide you, but not force you. Real responsibility is a daily fight, not a choice

Talk about that enticing voice in your ear: 'just one more game.' Understanding your reasons is important not willpower. Why start gambling? For a thrill or to avoid something deeper? Finding the cause will reveal how to stop. It's about understanding why we push boundaries, not rigidity. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with yourself. If we can't answer that question honestly, we're halfway down that slippery slope

It really depends on the perspective and the reason on why you want to gamble in the first place.

Generally, people who gamble have this expectation that they may win the jackpot or at least big on their first run. Unfortunately, these expectations are far from reality as it creates this endless cycle of chasing your losses by through gambling again.

In order to resolve this problem, a person must set realistic expectations when they want to gamble. Additionally, having a designated/allocated budget every time they gamble may help mitigate any excess expenditures as they are compelled to stop when that budget runs out.


Yes definitely- education has a direct impact in order to mitigate any problems about addiction.

When a person is educated, they understand the risks that are involved in a given scenario. For example, if a person knows the risks associated with gambling, then they can be extra careful when it comes to their expenses as they want to avoid falling into the trap of addiction.

Though this may be the case, there are still people who are educated but still suffer from addiction. This is where necessary steps must be taken in order to remedy this situation as this can be more challenging to solve.

@OP, do you know why lecturers in schools work with time table? That's because they are aware that if they don't create a lecturing timetable, it will cause confusion between student to student, lecturer to lecturer and lecturers to students, vice versa. Anything that lacks guidance or direction will totally lead to confusion and confusion can make one lose their mind. It is easy to have fun if a gambler set their limit, plan themselves, jot down the amount to spend on the fun games, determine not to be pushed to spend all your money in gambling. Life is about planing every simple steps we take in our journey, if one fails to plan, then they have a plan to fail. In you question, a gambler can draw lin from getting addicted if they plan  not to get addicted.

You seem to not read anything, that was a simple illustration of the bets, I don't know if you are used to going to the bar, that's the kind of bets we engage in there, I don't think not getting drunk or getting drunk seem to be the answer to the question, if you have nothing to say then don't reply.

Your right about your last paragraph, players with little mostly get addicted the most cause they eventually chase their loses   and end up losing more, at times even debt can get in. So it's better to gamble with what you can afford to lose and not with too much or outside your means.

Gambling can also be seen as fun for some, in cases where friends can engage in bets to see who is better at a sport or other ways gambling can add thrill to a sports or game between friends.

Personally, I believe that setting strict limits on the amount of money and time spent gambling can help maintain it as a fun activity rather than a harmful addiction. Open discussions about gambling, like any other potentially addictive activity, can foster healthier approaches and prevent harmful outcomes.


It’s wise advice. Staying sober can help maintain clarity and control, ensuring that gambling remains a fun activity without escalating into something problematic.

How to draw a line? The best way to do it is not to get drunk. You talk a lot about drinks and how much they cost. Don't drink when you gamble. Order drinks with no alcohol, like juice or cola.

Bet money that don't mean a lot to you. Players who don't have much and bet high are the first to get addicted and fall into those traps where they try to get even and lose even more.

Both I guess. I do enjoy gambling due to thrilling experience but I would be lying if I'd say I'm not looking towards profit by any means; of course gamblers would expect for such thing which is why they bet in the first place. If one player is just seeking for entertainment, perhaps with sportsbetting, then he could just watch the game solely as a fan and without any amount of money involved.

This could yield to a split with the idea such that a girl should be and so forth. Losing will be always more certain which is why another purpose could be taking jts llace.. The only probem is with people's expancy just @