Topic: Where is the fun when you lose your money? - page 17. (Read 2636 times)

Gambling was initially a pastime for the wealthy, but its accessibility has changed the dynamic.  Imagine someone with significant resources viewing gambling as entertainment, while someone struggling financially sees it as a potential escape route. The statement that "gambling is for fun" can be misleading.  The "fun" might be fleeting, especially for those who can't afford losses.  Imagine the emotional toll of losing money for someone already facing financial hardship.  The enjoyment of wealthy individuals who gamble with disposable income is a different experience.

The desire of someone in poverty to adopt a "rich person" mindset is understandable.  The hope of achieving financial security through gambling is a powerful motivator.  However, relying on luck is an unreliable path to wealth. The emphasis on responsible budgeting is crucial.  Gambling should only be done with money specifically allocated for entertainment, not with essential living expenses.  The potential for financial ruin makes using essential funds for gambling reckless.

Losing money is no fun.  While gambling can be entertaining, the term "fun" shouldn't mask the inherent risk of financial loss.  Imagine the emotional turmoil of watching your money dwindle instead of enjoying the game.

The cycle of chasing losses is a fascinating point.  The hope of "winning back" what you've lost fuels further gambling, often leading to even greater financial depletion.  This highlights the psychological aspect of gambling and why it can be addictive for some.

The distinction between knowing when to stop and actually doing it is crucial.  Understanding your limits and sticking to them is essential for responsible gambling. The danger of using borrowed money to gamble is a valid concern.  Gambling should only be done with money you can comfortably afford to lose.  The potential for financial ruin makes using borrowed funds a recipe for disaster.

Since you already mentioned that there might be agree or disagree on what you have said then let's not make the discussion too deep.

If there are people who treats gambling for fun even they are losing money consistently, then let them be like that that.

On the other hand, if there are people who cares for every cents they risks and losing is not their priority, then let them be like that as well.

Gamblers have different perspective after all on how they treat gambling.

When we experience defeat due to carelessness and we regret our decisions. Sometimes we already know it means we will lose this time if we take this. But we just stay to take it. So yes, you really lose and lose money. And this is a small defeat that comes from our carelessness and inconsistency in strengthening ourselves to match our analysis. So, what else can you expect? Of course, it's quite funny and annoying at the same time.

But in fact, it won't be as fun as we often experience it. Losing in gambling is quite annoying. And we will normally feel disappointed by our defeat. But we still do it, even though we already know there is no chance of winning. In fact, it makes me even more enthusiastic to take part in gambling again. This is quite dangerous because you can't control yourself for it. Therefore, whatever it is, position ourselves as ordinary gamblers, and not those who spend a lot of money beyond our means.

If betting is for fun, then most likely the one that gambles is only risking his spare money. And even if he losses it, the fact that he enjoys his game, then obviously he is having fun. But for someone who is a high roller and eventually loses all his bankroll, then I don’t expect for that gambler to still having fun. One who is at a huge loss will certainly feel being upset and frustrated, even if we say he’s also earning a lot.

Gambling will only be fun if one is at a winning stake. Or if that gambler is just trying to find pleasure in gambling despite of the small losses he endure.

No one considers losing money as a fun activity.

Having fun in gambling is not basically focused on risking your funds and losing them at the end of the game then you will say you're just having fun. The fun that often gamblers say is when they are winning or aiming to win every bet they make. No one would be happy with having a losing streak which becomes the reason for frustration for every gambler.

Losing is an inherent part of gambling.  Imagine a scenario where everyone wins all the time – the casino wouldn't exist.  Understanding this fundamental principle is crucial for responsible participation.

The distinction you draw between gambling and a solution for financial woes is essential.  Gambling should be viewed primarily as entertainment, not a get-rich-quick scheme.   The thrill of the game, not the potential windfall, should be the primary motivator. The potential downside of unrealistic expectations is well-phrased.  Chasing "something more" without considering the odds can lead to disappointment and even financial ruin.

Gambling is the fun if you consider the gambling for the entertainment,So you won’t expected to increase the money used in the gambling.This will help you to play the gambling without any expectation,this also build the game without any emotions.Finally the gambler will play the game without the interference of the emotions.The serious playing with the expectation of making money from the gambling will be the cause of loss of fun from the gambling site.The gamblers should ready to take the responsibility of the money used in the gambling.This basic fact will save the gamblers to get into the depression some time.


The sports betting is the fun because it was used to watch after the betting was made on that game.Many time the gamblers will make the betting in the particular team before the game was played in the real word.So it will be the fun when the expected team making some goal and make you win the match with the more goal.But the gamblers should ready to accept the loss from the same game if the game was going in the opposite direction due to the bad luck in that game.

The fun is when you get thrilled, and gambling gives that thrill to us. We can start with losing most of the time, and as we continue we like to find a way figuring out how to win, it's like a contnues experiment that deep inside we know we are lsoing money but still optimistic that one day we'll find success.

That's why gambling is called as an entertainment,  and by saying entertainment that means we spend money on it, if we are not entertain doing that then gambling is not for us, we can spend our money somewhere else because gambling is ony for gamblers by heart.

You lose or win all the time, it's not fun....... you win and lose, that's real fun.

Losing money is not fun at all and everyone here does not want this to happen to us.
Though, if you really expect to lose money and you are ready for it then its better to focus on the experience itself especially with physical casinos as you may enjoy their facilities and you can still have fun despite of losing the money.

Well that's the most fun betting in sports betting while watching outside with many people will be more fun especially the favorite team wins this will be the fun ever felt while betting.

Even in sports betting betting with a friend mun so because they trust each other with their respective favorite teams, more clearly I like Sportsbook.

You are looking at it the wrong way.  Some people pay $1000 to see a sports game with a good view.  That is basically you "losing" money in return for entertainment.  I gamble for fun and the entertainment of it.  When you bet on a sports game I'm much more into it for teams I don't root for, therefore enjoying the game more.  So if I lose the bet I still had "fun" doing it.  Same thing with a day at the casino, it's an experience and your gambling loses are just payment for that experience.

lol... well!
Filling the gas tank is literally burning money, I think to using a bicycle is viable, or walking, I don't know, where is the fun of putting gas in a car, and then to have to do it thousands of times...

Moral, the fun is driving, doing it is pleasant, the cost of gasoline has nothing to do with it. Likewise with betting, winning, losing, is the pleasure, betting is the gasoline.

Gambling becomes fun when you are more on the green line I don't see any fun in the emotional devastation that comes when there is a loss, however gambling should be seen as a game and nothing too serious hence the reason why it is always advisable to gamble only with the amount that you  can  afford to lose, you need to be in control of the game and not the game being in control of you.

OP before one thinks of gambling, one should already be aware that he or she is signing up for fun and not the other way otherwise. Gambling should be a thing of fun not funds for win. Gambling is a thing of 50/50 as the case may be. Not everyone you see here is a gentle man. Every one who gambles should know that gamble is for fun and gamblers should be able to gamble responsibly.


Gamble with what you can afford to lose.  Gamble is not for the faint hearted so why gamble if you can not do away with loses incurred while carrying out your gamble.

The fact that anyone would neglect their goals to focus on gambling would already mean that they've slowly gotten into addiction without even knowing it... The worst thing to ever get conflicted with is being comfortable about how intensed your habit has become, or opposing people that tend to correct you.
Anyone that decides to gamble would only start thinking of the benefits, before considering how effective they may be to claim them.

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OP would like all the fun of betting and winning money without the risk of losing it   That's a born winner right there.
There's no fun in losing, you got that right, but there's no winning without losing, unless you're one of those people who bet everything on a single game and if they win they get out rich and never come back. That 1 in a million man or woman will tell you that there is winning without losing.
I don't have fun when I lose but I have to deal with it just like you don't have fun when you have an accident, but driving fast can be fun. You just have to deal with consequences. You don't drive to have an accident just like you don't gamble to lose, isn't it obvious?

Gambling they said is a game to ease stress and make you relaxed during your gambling you can risk a dollar not much or 50 cent to 20 cent on your own without you thinking you are wasting much, just as people normally seat at the beer parlor taking a bottle of beer while having discussion it doesn't mean you are spending all your live savings over there than just few cents same it's to gambling when you can spare this money by easing your stressing when winning comes it's a plus to you than just easing stress gambling while you keep tracking your lost. Though it's actually good to track records but it should be something you won't count much on since you are risking some cents instead of what you can't afford to lose while gambling. There are some people who can consumes about 2 to 4 bottle of beer without knowing they have actually lost same it is to gambling people lose money at the cost of gambling.

imagine the following: tomorrow you go to the beach and pay 50$ to be able to stay on the beach to eat and drink something and also to be able to play football on the beach, go horse riding and when you return home and someone asks you why you wasted 50$ , you will answer that you spent $50 having fun, that is, you paid $50 to play football on the beach, ride a horse and also to have a moment of rest. It's just like when you pay for a TV subscription, you will spend money paying for a TV subscription because you want to watch games and movies and series; so when you pay 50$ for a TV subscription, you will not get your money back, you will not increase the 50$, they are gone the moment you paid for the TV subscription

so when a person goes to a physical casino or an online casino, that person is going to play those games, so they pay money to play them and losing or winning more money is part of the process, it is not and should not be the objective of people to look at profits in gambling, and it is a serious mistake to play in a casino thinking about making profits. That's not what gambling is for. When a person places sports bets, the person is testing themselves, they are testing the person's abilities to analyze the game and see if they can get the outcome of the game right. I believe that we have all played cards and other games with friends that don't involve money, but in this game we feel sad when we lose.

but even when we lose when we are playing with friends, we still continue playing the next day, because we play even though we know we lost the day before? Where's the fun in losing? The answer is very simple: we are playing because we want the company of friends and relatives, we chat while we play. So even if we lose in the game that doesn't involve money, people will still have fun at that moment. That's why losing or winning the game should be seen as just fun.

Well, we can't assume this is always gonna be the case. Those who gamble usually has money and time to spare because they are most likely has a day job, and of course it would be irresponsible when you neglect your task to do gambling at work. I bet gamblers will visit casinos or online casinos during off time. Also, making quick money might not be the priority, but some wants to enjoy while placing bets with their favorite games.
We all know that losing money is no fun, BUT! fun doesn't always come at the end, but most of the time fun and excitement always come while you're on the process of making bets. You will never know if someone are actually enjoying and having fun while gambling especially when you're not in their shoes. We have to understand that we all have different preferences and perspective towards gambling, so that doesn't mean because you're not enjoying it, others don't enjoy it as well.