Topic: Will you gamble till old age or not - page 2. (Read 2459 times)

Nostalgia! Oh yeah, that's a good reason behind continuing gambling too for old people.
I am a nostalgic person. Why? I still prefer playing PSP, and PS1 games despite the fact that there are more better games in consoles in this era. Why? It brings back a lot of memories.
I do think it will have the same effect on old gamblers or those who are getting old. Let's say they have a favorite slot game today and even though they will be creating new ones in maybe the next 5-10 years, he will still keep on going back at that same game and just play around running it with small bets just to have some fun.
That may be why I answered here I will keep on playing or betting even in my old age. But I might prefer 1 or 2 bets only on sports and just cheer for my preferred team while watching the game with my bet on the line.

Unfortunately, being responsible gambler is not easy even when you look at what happens to gamblers in this industry, the percentage of gamblers who fail in efforts to prevent addiction and have accountability regarding time and budget is still very chaotic.
Most of them still can't handle problems like this because gambling addiction will always await everyone who starts it, even though we can it doesn't necessarily mean that other gamblers out there can do it too.
Prevention will always be better than cure and when gambler is able to carry out prevention in their own way then there is always time and budget limit that has been patently stipulated.

It is true that there are no prohibitions or provisions whatsoever against gamblers in old age because when it is only for the purpose of having fun it can be very beneficial for the soul and for peace because in old age there will be more activities at home without work or busyness.
It just that I think when you reach old age it would be better to completely avoid or at least limit gambling to minimum in order to spend more time with your family and use your money for better use.
I know that everyone has their own rights and decisions, but they must be able to take responsibility for these decisions, especially in their old age.

if we gamble responsibly then we will not experience gambling addiction, responsible gamblers have a time limit and budget to stop at any time while addiction cannot be stopped suddenly have to use a slightly longer process, but we can prevent the addiction from occurring.
now so that when we are old we don't gamble continuously due to addiction, but there is no prohibition against gambling in old age as long as they can afford it because maybe the goal is just for entertainment and to repeat their youth when they were with their friends.
I myself don't know for sure whether I will still gamble when I'm old because even now I rarely use gambling such as slots or other types of casinos, but if I think about it seems I won't gamble when I'm old maybe 40 or older because my interest in the world of gambling is not that high.

I do not agree with you on both of the points you mentioned: First, it is not true that falling prey to addiction requires years of gambling because the symptoms of addiction may appear within a short period, especially if the person is prepared to bear more loss than he already loses. For some people, it does not take more than a few weeks for them to fall into addiction, especially those who surround themselves with gamblers who are involved in addiction and even their social relationships become linked to addicted patients.
Secondly, it is not true that elderly people practice gambling as entertainment because many of them have been involved in gambling for a long time and cannot get rid of it. Personally, I know many people in this situation.

Yes, if anyone was a gambler in his youth, then he would really want to gamble in his old age too. The only thing that can prevent him to gamble, is the lack of money. Old people are usually retired and they may face issues getting money for gambling. Some may have the savings but their family won't let them spend those life savings into gambling.




When the old people see that other young people are gambling, it will automatically create a desire in their mind to gamble. The old memories may awaken in the old people's minds and they will be willing to gamble at any cost. Maybe they will ask their children or grand children to help them take part in online gambling.



So you mean to say that old people should carefully spend their wealth and do not gamble at all?

Well, the wise spending of money is equally important for the young gamblers and the old gamblers. No matter even if an old person is gambling, he should always follow the money management principles.

Indeed, gambling into old age is a personal choice depending on individual circumstances. Strangely, some enjoy gambling, especially when wealthy or accomplished. They view gambling as a legitimate pastime like gardening or family time.

Suppose we looked beyond gambling as a pastime. Could there be a desire for excitement, control, or to be mentally active? Not the gambling itself, but the community, habit, or memories it offers may appeal to others.

So, while financial competence is important, there may be more to learn about emotional and psychological factors that influence these choices. Balance, yes? Identifying dangerous and harmless gambling activities. Its important to make this distinction for a happy, balanced retirement, regardless of wealth.

The level of awareness is very difficult to get by every gambler especially if they have entered the addiction phase, and also yes if there is no pressure from several factors that tell them to stop then obviously they will continue like that, in the sense that there is no time limit that can determine when they will stop or just just reduce it. Yes, maybe it's because in the past there were still very limited in terms of games that they could choose so they could only favorite one or two games.

And maybe that is the difference between gambling in the past and today, where technology has become more sophisticated and advanced, therefore various forms of new games are also increasingly emerging which can make gamblers more free in entering the number of games in their favorite list, and of course it is a natural thing because every gambler will have a feeling about what game they will be able to get lucky even though not completely. That's right, there is basically no age limit for anyone to quit gambling, but I think everyone also knows that it's best for them to quit as soon as possible so that they don't experience too many problems as a result.

Even they want to stop gambling, they just can't because we're like feeling nostalgic and want to back in the old days where we were happy or enjoy for doing what we likes. You will still gamble for few times when you're really miss when you were young.

Just like me, sometime I watch someone play console game on youtube or I do play it by myself.

This is true, but they have their own choices that will determine their future, regarding gambling until old age, it depends on their choices. There are some who gamble until old age because they do have enough money so they spend their old age in gambling or casinos and that's probably what they do because of the pleasure they feel there. Suppose you don't have money or don't have enough money it's better to enjoy your old age with useful things or activities such as gardening exercising or spending time with family as you said. But it's different if people who are successful because of gambling and become billionaires have so much money that they can't run out because some of them get income from investments or something, and they are already comfortable with the gambling zone, so they choose to spend their old age gambling. I don't think this is wrong as long as they can afford it, because people's pleasures are different. so it all depends on us who live it.

It is possible that if there are no factors that force a gambler to stop gambling, the gambler will continue to gamble with their favorite game.
that's what old gamblers do, they only play one or two games. and consistently play it and have no interest in other games.
Maybe it will be a little different for young gamblers. exploring several games and even several casinos becomes natural. Indeed, there will be no age limit for this. Even for me personally, it is difficult to say that the target wants to stop gambling.

For those that see gambling as fun, it wouldn't be bad if we are tempted to gamble till old age but I don't think I have any plans for that. Old age is a time or period when we have to relax ourselves and not too much to put food on the table since we have already worked for many years and it is high time we needed to relax and chill enjoying our remaining years on earth. For those that are already addicted to gambling, they mind not have to quit gambling since it is already part of them. Gambling is meant to be enjoy whether we are winning or losing. We don't have to attached emotion to gambling for us to make money from betting at all.

Well yes, you are indeed right about them, I can think that some things when it comes to how to generate a better moment to establish everything related to our veeges is quite complicated, in fact I am very curious about some topics, I have posted videos They may be fiction, however I like to see them, on YouTube I have seen some videos where they say that in 2027 there will be many changes, that there will be many discoveries, with UFOs, time travel, vaccines for longevity, things like that are what normally one can establish it as something that can possibly be created, I have seen a case in the news, where a lung transplant has been done to a person where the lung was totally artificial, and that is something great, because it would be something that It is very new and can generate health, life, I think it is great, because it would be another advance, what prevents us from becoming very old is our body, because our mind can be very lucid, but with a body that is deteriorating it is very difficult.

I have always thought that there are many ways of looking at life, of course doing sports is the best way to be in shape, in good health, taking care of everything, just as I have seen strange treatments, which have made them actually crazy. becoming very common, there are people who inject young people's blood and that rejuvenates them, I don't know to what extent this can be good, or unreal, I have not been able to establish the scientific reason, since I am not a doctor and I could not comment on that branch, it is the only thing that I would not dare to comment on because I do not know it very well, however this is what we can give as an example because work is already being done for this, to avoid veges, to prevent Humans die so quickly, I believe that all of this is caused by the way we eat, there are many foods that are quite toxic, that are artificial and all of that is harmful.

Once you are in the world of gambling then your decisions is unpredictable cause we all know that gambling makes us happy and there's a possibility that until our old age we still in gambling. As I encounter a lot of Seniors at gae of 70+ they are betting in thier favorate gambling and one of this are cockfighting. So as I observe that there are no age limits in gambling as long as the gambler itself want to stop.

That's right, in my opinion addiction is a habitual behavior that is carried out continuously without proper control, so that he will continue to force his activities in order to seek satisfaction or achieve what he wants.
Most people who have experienced gambling addiction think that gambling is a place that can make money, even though the results are uncertain because they are still very doubtful.
Yes, in my opinion, age cannot determine when we will stop gambling, depending on how we can control ourselves when gambling is the most important thing.

Correct. There's nothing wrong about it. It may actually be the last thing that I can enjoy in life, especially for those who love sports and will still use sports betting for the addition of excitement of the game. I am seeing myself still betting on NBA games even at old age, if I am ever lucky to live that long.
The only wrong thing that I could see in doing this is if the money is not from me. This made me realize that I should try saving money that will be for myself if the kids will have their own families when they grow. The retirement funds won't be enough, I doubt it ever is, I need money that could sustain my needs and habits so that I can still have a bit of enjoyment in my life.
The good part about this is, we ain't like the old people like our grandfathers that will need to go to the place where they will bet. It's easy access for us thanks to the internet and the gambling sites that are being created left and right.

As many become physically disabled in old age, gambling is risky gambling has both good and bad sides. It is true that gambling will not have any ill effects if financial condition is good or physical condition is good. But there will be risks for the middle class as their money is less and many in old age suffer from insecurity where gambling cannot properly control everything and it is difficult for them to manage the casino sites. Addicts are very difficult to control they forget everything and just indulge in gambling.

They must cure their gambling addiction first before they get older so that in their old age, they do not experience gambling addiction problems and can enjoy their old days well. It's even better if they don't gamble for any reason, including entertainment, because they gambled as much as they could when they were young and when they are old, they should fill their old days with more positive activities. This can give older people mental peace and no longer have to deal with the things they did when they were younger. And if they can enjoy their old days well, especially by gathering with their family, including their grandchildren, that will be a fun activity.

One thing I always say is that gambling should be played in such a way that we are in control of gambling and not controlled by gambling. Many people get addicted to gambling which I think is never a good thing for a gambler. Just as we play football cricket on the field, we can take gambling as a game so that we can gamble with pleasure. Every gambler should gamble in such a way that gambling does not cause him sorrow. Until that day I will gamble as long as gambling makes me happy and as long as I can gamble comfortably. I mentioned gambling issues only from my personal context in my previous post, my personal context may not match the personal perception of many.

Yes I think that I will still gamble when I am an old man. Nothing wrong with enjoying casinos once you are retired. I think that everybody needs some thrill in his life and as long as I can afford to gamble I would like to do so. Maybe I am a bit biased because of the first time I ever visited a casino after turning 18. There was an old guy in suit and only white hair, his date however was only 20-25 years old. She was the most beautiful Asian woman I have ever seen in her evening dress. So if I ever turn 65 and are single again and I will celebrate my birthday in casino with a beautiful model. It was so much fun watching that couple bet money on roulette with that huge age difference. In the end everybody has to decide for themselves how long they want to gamble and when they will stop. Just make sure you have something else in mind to do with all your spare time.

Addiction is not something that comes immediately. It comes after years of constant habit and usage. It’s really fine you’re trying to limit your gambling time but I don’t addiction comes as easy as you may think.
If you engage in gambling as a method of earning money, then perhaps that’s when you should be scared of slipping into addiction. I personally don’t see gambling when you’re old as people who are old still find gambling as a form of entertainment and regularly take part in it.