What is your definition of gambling for fun? - page 5.

Oluwa-btc

hero member

Activity: 980

Merit: 585

Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

I've come across plenty of gambling discussions, and even when the topic is strictly about strategies, there are always people chiming in that gambling should be just for fun.

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

For me, as someone looking to improve and eventually turn a profit, I don’t really see gambling as just entertainment. If I did, I probably wouldn’t take it seriously, and I'd just keep losing without much thought.

The real excitement for me comes from the challenge, not just the thrill. Even when I lose, it pushes me to improve rather than simply shrugging it off as part of the fun, that’s why I don’t fully agree with the idea of gambling being just for fun, it means more to me than that.

I think you're right mate,and if you're talking about mean moral lessons.Gambling entails a lot and it looks like only a few people are aware of the morals and skill it gives.Using a whole lot of observations and interest,I think gambling has been able to discern me base on financial matters and literacy, especially in budgeting and savings.

Gambling is not just an entertainment scheme,it encompasses lessons from all round life experiences, needing the required life's skills to tackle circumstances while also practicing responsible gambling.

suzanne5223

hero member

Activity: 2786

Merit: 657

Want top-notch marketing for your project, Hire me

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

I've come across plenty of gambling discussions, and even when the topic is strictly about strategies, there are always people chiming in that gambling should be just for fun.

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

I also don't categories gambling as something for fun but I later understand that we have different gamblers with different definitions of the game based on how they can control their buzz.
What I mean is that some gamblers category gambling as fun so they will have the potential to control their buzz or leave the game on time when it turn south.

Kavelj22

legendary

Activity: 1778

Merit: 1474

🔃EN>>AR Translator🔃

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

I've come across plenty of gambling discussions, and even when the topic is strictly about strategies, there are always people chiming in that gambling should be just for fun.

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

I think that gambling for fun is practicing gambling in the most safe way possible. Safer gambling means taking responsible steps to reduce the risks associated with gambling. These practices can include setting financial limits, sticking to a budget, and only gambling with money you can afford to lose. Safer gambling can also include taking breaks from gambling or choosing not to gamble at all.

I belong to that kind of people who often see gambling as a form of entertainment. Those who fit gambling into their daily life budget by setting spending limits and sticking to them. They do not expect to get back the money they lose, nor do they view gambling as a way to make money (as income source).

It is important to remember that all gambling activities involve risks and to enjoy safer gambling. You should be aware of the risks and how you can reduce them.

Orpichukwu

sr. member

Activity: 728

Merit: 415

It's very misleading and untrue to typically convince people that gambling is only done for fun or should only be for fun alone unless it's just a phrase to use and convince people not to chase too much profit in terms of gambling.

If not in a normal sense, the fun and the challenge of trying how you can come out victorious contribute to the entertainment that gambling gives. If it's for fun alone, then we should be struggling to map out a better strategy that will help us enjoy the game and secure some winnings.

|MINER|

sr. member

Activity: 1400

Merit: 468

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

~snip~
The real excitement for me comes from the challenge, not just the thrill. Even when I lose, it pushes me to improve rather than simply shrugging it off as part of the fun, that’s why I don’t fully agree with the idea of gambling being just for fun, it means more to me than that.

Even if I don't agree with your whole opinion I must have to agree with it that"it really means more than only having fun". Because since money is involved here, it is natural that it will not be limited to entertainment only.
However, we also should not allow its purpose to go far beyond entertainment. Because whenever we try to find something other than entertainment here, such as making money with it, then we will unknowingly invest money over our limitations and later lose and make our financial situation worse. And to avoid this issue, there is no other way than to think of it as just another source of entertainment like any other source of entertainment. We have to assume that we spend our money on other sources of entertainment as well, and the same applies here.

Aanuoluwatofunmi

sr. member

Activity: 840

Merit: 437

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

I've come across plenty of gambling discussions, and even when the topic is strictly about strategies, there are always people chiming in that gambling should be just for fun.

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

If you understand how to gamble, doing it responsibly, avoid unreasonable risk, not after making money and knows your limit when it comes to gambling, then you're the type that gambles for fun, because you derive pleasure in gambling irrespective if the circumstances involved in it, excitements can come in various forms when it comes to gambling, because once we can achieve our own personal satisfaction form it, then we have been entertained and that is simply gambling for fun without regrets.

Stalker22

legendary

Activity: 1526

Merit: 1359

I get that even losing a single dollar gambling can bug some folks. But for me, as long as Ive got funds, dropping some cash on games in casinos doesnt negatively impact my mood. Sure, winning feels great but Im not overly sad over minor losses either. Ultimately, I keep placing wagers because playing is a hoot regardless of the outcome. I mean, folks spend money on all kinds of hobbies and entertainment, right? This one is mine. And since it puts a smile on my face I'll keep on playing those casino games. Even when the odds arent in my favor.

Rabata

sr. member

Activity: 994

Merit: 314

When we expect fun from gambling, then of course we must need to win or if loss we will not be excited about that loss, but we can gamble smoothly. We can accept gambling as fun when it does not harm people. People will enjoy it even if they lose. When a gambler bets a lot of money for additional wins, it is not more fun, which is why a gambler must keep the bets under control so that if he loses, he does not have to suffer any costs. As long as the gambler manages gambling within his limits, gambling can be considered fun. Those who gamble for quick income or to get rich quickly can never consider gambling as fun.

hedgeh0g

hero member

Activity: 994

Merit: 658

I used to try to study a lot of articles on training and other things myself, until I realized that you just have to live it to become a professional, there are no other options except luck, which will appear out of nowhere, but I do not take this into account. In short, I did not manage to become someone who earns constantly, although I had both persistence and willpower. After that, I just started watching the games of my favorite teams and leagues, and making bets, without devoting much time as it was before. It turns out that I did not choose the easy way, in which my chances of winning decreased, and most likely I will continue to be a losing player.

nimogsm

hero member

Activity: 2632

Merit: 649

VPN Friendly & Exclusive Bonuses!

Playing cards with friends at someone's house when everyone gathers is fun, right? We can play for pennies or we can bet nothing at all, it doesn't matter how we spent this time. For example, watching football when your favorite club is playing and betting on various events: a goal in the first half, the score, etc. is entertainment. Everything comes down to money, if you set the goal of earning a lot and at the same time taking risks, this is not entertainment.
I have periods when I can not play for months because I just do not have enough time, and meeting with friends to play games is really fun because there is no goal to earn money.

Z_MBFM

sr. member

Activity: 616

Merit: 322

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

I've come across plenty of gambling discussions, and even when the topic is strictly about strategies, there are always people chiming in that gambling should be just for fun.

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

For me, as someone looking to improve and eventually turn a profit, I don’t really see gambling as just entertainment. If I did, I probably wouldn’t take it seriously, and I'd just keep losing without much thought.

The real excitement for me comes from the challenge, not just the thrill. Even when I lose, it pushes me to improve rather than simply shrugging it off as part of the fun, that’s why I don’t fully agree with the idea of gambling being just for fun, it means more to me than that.

I don't think gambling is just entertainment. If that were the case then no one would have panicked and deposited extra money there and lost everything. Gambling makes people dream big that they can become rich overnight. And with the hope of winning these big jackpots, all the gamblers continue to deposit and continue to gamble despite losing time and time again. Gambling is used by many people as a source of income and some people use it with the desire to get rich because here a small amount of money can be won many times. And those enticing slots games ruin all the gamblers financially.

kotajikikox

sr. member

Activity: 2632

Merit: 259

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

For me, as someone looking to improve and eventually turn a profit, I don’t really see gambling as just entertainment. If I did, I probably wouldn’t take it seriously, and I'd just keep losing without much thought.

Gambling just for fun doesn’t have to mean you would keep losing without much thought. Of course there should still be some responsibility but the point is that your intent will not to be earn but just to entertain yourself and pass time.

You said you wanted to turn profit so you are not gambling for fun. Meanwhile, there are those like myself who do not necessarily have to gamble for profit. I play just because I want to and if I win, then that’s a bonus and if I don’t then I wouldn’t try to chase the loss too much.

We all want to win but to what degree is it essential to your purpose of gambling is where the difference lies.

atookz

full member

Activity: 184

Merit: 120

In my opinion, the definition of gambling for fun is that someone gambles without the intention of making a profit or hoping to get rich but only as entertainment. Because if someone gambles with the intention of making a profit or hoping to get rich, when they lose, they will definitely continue to bet without any control in the hope of returning the profit so that they will unknowingly experience a greater loss. And when they win, they will definitely continue to bet to multiply their winnings. This opens up opportunities to become greedy.

It's different if someone gambles for fun, it is hoped that they will gamble with control. Because by considering gambling for fun is the same as considering gambling as a game. So they won't expect to make a profit or get rich, so if they win or lose they will know when to continue or stop.

skarais

legendary

Activity: 2464

Merit: 2094

Having fun at gambling can be interpreted as when you come to gambling without caring whether you win or lose. Losing or winning is just an important part that cannot be separated, it's normal, but you enjoy it without it being all about money. When the mindset of gambling for money changes, you may become more easily affected when you lose and only happy when you win. But the average gambler is one who gambles for money, not for fun.

rachael9385

sr. member

Activity: 476

Merit: 337

Quote from: Maslate on February 07, 2025, 07:07:33 AM

I've come across plenty of gambling discussions, and even when the topic is strictly about strategies, there are always people chiming in that gambling should be just for fun.

That got me thinking, how do you personally define "gambling for fun"?

For me, as someone looking to improve and eventually turn a profit, I don’t really see gambling as just entertainment. If I did, I probably wouldn’t take it seriously, and I'd just keep losing without much thought.

The real excitement for me comes from the challenge, not just the thrill. Even when I lose, it pushes me to improve rather than simply shrugging it off as part of the fun, that’s why I don’t fully agree with the idea of gambling being just for fun, it means more to me than that.

If you are not expecting anything winning from gamble it means you are gambling for fun. And can only be comfortable while gambling when you risk with what you can afford to lose. The process of having fun while you gamble is when you risk what you can afford to lose. When overthinking if you lose your bet it might make you chase losses and this happens when you do not risk what you can afford to lose.

Odohu

hero member

Activity: 630

Merit: 555

It's quite interesting to learn that we have different definitions of gambling for fun, reading through the thread simply shows how people understand gambling in different ways. To me, gambling for fun is like when I have hit a major win and have withdrawn at least 90% of the money and now gambling recklessly with the balance. This way I don't care if I lose the money or not as there is no emotion attached. This is what I understand as gambling for fun.

salad daging

hero member

Activity: 1624

Merit: 791

Bitcoin To The Moon 📈📈📈

Pleasure gambling - means you don't expect more from gambling meaning that whether you lose or win you will still accept the reality.

The most important thing is satisfaction in gambling, you can play longer without continuing to deposit a lot of money so there are so many definitions of pleasure gambling for them.

But whatever it is, I will still consider gambling as fun, and it doesn't damage anything, meaning it doesn't really cost a lot of money.

hahay

legendary

Activity: 3486

Merit: 1055

Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform

Think about it, when a gambler has lost more than they have won, why do they keep betting again and again?

Even if they continue to bet when the calculation is more losses than wins, then the reality is that they will not succeed in taking back the bet or money that has been lost before.

With these reasons and considerations, when they keep betting even though they have lost a lot, then the gambling they do is for their fun. After all, if they are not fun in gambling especially if they have lost a lot, then they should leave gambling, but in fact they keep betting, right.

uneng

hero member

Activity: 2044

Merit: 784

Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform

Gambling for fun means you aren't taking gambling as a job, source of extra income or an investment. It's just an activity you like to practice in order to feel emotionally rewarded, just like videogames, for an example. The point is that some people don't have interest for videogames, going to the movies and other hobbies people tend to enjoy. So, they just prefer to spend their time gambling. That is what gives them pleasure and thrill.

By gambling for fun also means the gambler isn't going to chase losses till the last consequences, neither feel depressed after a gambling session which ended in loss. Despite the outcomes being positive or negative in a determined gambling session, the gambler must feel it was worth the entertainment he had, at least.

Victorybit1

full member

Activity: 330

Merit: 126

Trying to make Profit from gambling isn't entirely a bad idea it all depends on how you approach it but one thing we all know is that the outcomes most times are random most especially when you are playing casino games. It's all about getting lucky, the whole idea of the game was programmed for you to lose so this is why most people prefer to play for fun instead of trying to Chase Profit. Gambling for fun is simply staking what you can afford to lose without feeling pressure or being under duress, you don't attach emotions to it, and you wouldn't be bothered by the outcome.

Topic: What is your definition of gambling for fun? - page 5. (Read 955 times)