The Positives of Gambling

[0t3p0t]

Most gamblers don't see gambling as an entertainment and as education of some sort because of the fact that they are on the other side of it which is to gain profit which majority of us do. For me those aspects became passive when we are after of something more than anything.

[IyemRoker]

In addition, engaging in sports betting specifically football betting can make someone know different countries and cities.

This part seems like I kind of agree with you because I also don't really know countries around the world.
Never mind getting to know a city in a country, I'm not very good at remembering some countries in Europe.

For example, I watched a football match, some of which I also don't like football, but only briefly and I saw the name of the team, Dinamo Zagreb.
I don't know where the Dinamo Zagreb team comes from, but for example the most famous football team is Manchester United, it's probably from England, if I'm not mistaken.

[bitbit97]

In addition, engaging in sports betting specifically football betting can make someone know different countries and cities.

This part seems like I kind of agree with you because I also don't really know countries around the world.
Never mind getting to know a city in a country, I'm not very good at remembering some countries in Europe.

For example, I watched a football match, some of which I also don't like football, but only briefly and I saw the name of the team, Dinamo Zagreb.
I don't know where the Dinamo Zagreb team comes from, but for example the most famous football team is Manchester United, it's probably from England, if I'm not mistaken.

Indeed a good example. My own experience - I have seen several times how casinos offer free bets, odd increase or return money in case of a loss on some sports. For example I am not much familiar with fighting sports, but when I was given a chance to place a free bet on MMA event, it would be stupid to randomly make a choice. So I have googled and used wikipedia to increase my chances to win. Also, casinos offer betting bonuses during Super Bowl. As American football is not popular at all, through gambling I get more familiar with it (even though rules are complicated).

Before having all that gadgets we have now, gambling was among top activities to kill time, for example while travelling. During long distant fligts, or when takes +24h on a train to get somewhere, in my childhood we either read, or play cards.

[Altcoin1998$]

We always talk about the negative effects of gambling but apart from having negative effects gambling has some special positive effects.
Gambling can be considered as an entertainment center.
Gambling can be considered as a source of mental satisfaction for people.
Gambling helps to relieve people's loneliness and for those who live a lonely life, gambling can definitely be a great tool to pass the time.

[robelneo]

In the area of education, gambling can enhance one thinking especially gambling which requires a high level of rationality to win. In addition, engaging in sports betting specifically football betting can make someone know different countries and cities.

I agree on some points but gambling in excess will harm your thinking and your pocket as well, It is good if done moderately, and you do it the way it is meant to be and that's for entertainment purposes only, generally it's a harmful activity for those who cannot control themselves but good to those who take gambling for fun and they only use excess money for allocation.
Gambling done in a limited time is good for overall being as long as you keep it that way.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Well, yah, you are right, sir igeh... Gambling has its good aspect but most time people usually talks more on the negative side of it forgetting the eductive part too. There was a user on BTT, that asked a question one day and guess what the question was, he asked; "who is a striker". I can believe how funny that sounds but it's actually really that some people could be into sports activity but may not really know the terms involved in football. Gambling on sports can actually expose one to different new knowledge. Gambling also keep our mind active and curious.

[Igebotz]

We always talk about the negative effects of gambling but apart from having negative effects gambling has some special positive effects.
Gambling can be considered as an entertainment center.
Gambling can be considered as a source of mental satisfaction for people.
Gambling helps to relieve people's loneliness and for those who live a lonely life, gambling can definitely be a great tool to pass the time.

This is correct but sadly, most gamblers have approached gambling the wrong way and this has given gambling a negative connotation. For people with a responsible mindset, gambling can be an entertaining and enjoyable way to pass the time.

Engaging in gambling like Poker and Blackjack which involves skill and strategy can be challenging but can develop our cognitive skills like critical thinking, decision making and risk assessment.

Gambling can be a social activity whether participating in a bingo game or engaging in football betting discussions. This can create a bond among gamblers that shares the same interest.

[$crypto$]

Well, yah, you are right, sir igeh... Gambling has its good aspect but most time people usually talks more on the negative side of it forgetting the eductive part too. There was a user on BTT, that asked a question one day and guess what the question was, he asked; "who is a striker". I can believe how funny that sounds but it's actually really that some people could be into sports activity but may not really know the terms involved in football. Gambling on sports can actually expose one to different new knowledge. Gambling also keep our mind active and curious.

For me the positive side is just the fun of playing and I don't see any other positive side than that. Because there are more negative sides, that's what makes most people consider gambling as a negative thing.

I won't look at that, because basically I know what risks I will get when I gamble. But I only see it as the fun I will get when playing.

I don't know what other people think about this, because I'm sure many people also have different views.

[bitbit97]

For me the positive side is just the fun of playing and I don't see any other positive side than that. Because there are more negative sides, that's what makes most people consider gambling as a negative thing.

I won't look at that, because basically I know what risks I will get when I gamble. But I only see it as the fun I will get when playing.

I don't know what other people think about this, because I'm sure many people also have different views.

What about being quick at calculating when you play blackjack? What about training memory and memorizing played cards when you play blackjack. What about skill to read people and emotions, as well as planning when you play poker. Arent these skills be considered as positive? What about new friends and valuable connections you can make while gambling? You never know who you can meet during gambling. Arent all these benefits for you ?

[IyemRoker]

Before having all that gadgets we have now, gambling was among top activities to kill time, for example while travelling. During long distant fligts, or when takes +24h on a train to get somewhere, in my childhood we either read, or play cards.

Your story is the same as mine but there is only a difference in the part about gambling.
You do free gambling in the MMA fighting sports section and I didn't try it even though it was free. 

Yeps, since I was little, when I traveled long distances by train or bus, I seemed more likely to sleep, read novels and look at the surrounding scenery.
Smartphones now make things easier for everyone, so traveling on trains and buses can also feel faster because they focus on their smartphones for gambling.

[Igebotz]

For me the positive side is just the fun of playing and I don't see any other positive side than that. Because there are more negative sides, that's what makes most people consider gambling as a negative thing.

I won't look at that, because basically I know what risks I will get when I gamble. But I only see it as the fun I will get when playing.

I don't know what other people think about this, because I'm sure many people also have different views.

What about being quick at calculating when you play blackjack? What about training memory and memorizing played cards when you play blackjack. What about skill to read people and emotions, as well as planning when you play poker. Arent these skills be considered as positive? What about new friends and valuable connections you can make while gambling? You never know who you can meet during gambling. Arent all these benefits for you ?

Interesting questions to show that there are a lot of positives in gambling. Gambling does not harm anyone. It is the individual who harms himself by trying to get rich from gambling. If gambling is an all-round negative thing as most people have painted it, how come it hasn`t harmed all the individuals who engage in gambling?

To the best of my knowledge, some persons are happy that they are gambling. The problem we have is not that we gamble but because we approach the game with greed and then lose our sense of reasoning. This is the genesis of the problems and it shouldn`t be blamed on gambling

[examplens]

Interesting questions to show that there are a lot of positives in gambling. Gambling does not harm anyone. It is the individual who harms himself by trying to get rich from gambling. If gambling is an all-round negative thing as most people have painted it, how come it hasn`t harmed all the individuals who engage in gambling?

To the best of my knowledge, some persons are happy that they are gambling. The problem we have is not that we gamble but because we approach the game with greed and then lose our sense of reasoning. This is the genesis of the problems and it shouldn`t be blamed on gambling

I will make a small digression on your post   
Interesting questions to show that there are a lot of positives in drugs and alcohol. drugs and alcohol does not harm anyone. It is the individual who harms himself by trying to be happy with drugs and alcohol. If drugs and alcohol is an all-round negative thing as most people have painted it, how come it hasn`t harmed all the individuals who engage in addiction?

To the best of my knowledge, some persons are happy when they are consuming drugs and alcohol. The problem we have is not that we are addicted people but because we approach the vices with running away from reality and then lose our sense of reasoning. This is the genesis of the problems and it shouldn`t be blamed on consuming drugs and alcohol

I guess you understand my point. 

[famososMuertos]

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In my childhood board games were frequent, of all kinds, board games may sound strange today, but were vital in hours of entertainment with the family, before XXI. e.g. about monopoly, Chess... various card games and obviously poker.

Then, I grew up according to my childhood stages in that variability of games, even chess was an important part of my adolescence, along with sports. Card games arrived when I was +16, always at those family gatherings...

As an adult I ventured into online poker, where I devoured all the documentation that existed related to the game, its mental and mathematical aspects...

As an adult I ventured into online poker, where I devoured all the documentation that existed related to the game, its mental and mathematical aspects...

I have been playing online poker for more than 20 years and as I always say: "you can play poker and not die trying"

I think that the analytical and systematic thinking that poker has can be a good collateral for those who seriously venture into it and then when you realize that your skills have a limit, and that they leave you as a player in "fun" by condition, then the use of that learning in your daily decisions will surely have a positive impact.

[Obari]

As far as I'm concerned,gambling and it addiction depend on it users,there are people who gamble,but do not abuse it,When we abuse gamble,we do different things that we aren't supposed to do all in the name of gambling,like take loan because of gamble,or selling your important valuables and properties all in the name of gamble,this happens when we do not reason well,and we allow our emotions control us.
For those persons who think gambling has done more harm than good,we can also say gambling has helped alot of people get the life they wouldn't have gotten ordinarily,but while gambling,things changed for them,and they ended up being financially bouyant.

[sampoerna]

More often than not we relate gambling with negativity because of its implications like addiction and financial ruin but I want to take a different stand and draw attention to the fact that although gambling has negative connotations, there are positives that can be cropped from gambling.

We cannot deny that one of the things that often happens in society is their opinion on gambling. Surely it will be associated with more negative sides than positive sides. And that's a normal thing to happen. Why? because indeed the impact felt in society in general is like that, increasing criminal activity due to uncontrolled gambling addiction and causing chaos and crime.

But on the other hand, actually, gambling is not that bad 100%. because there definitely is a positive side, it's just that maybe not all parties do it or take it into account.

Gambling can make us learn how to wisely control emotions, finances, risks and also decision making.

On the other hand, gambling can also help us increase our income and profits, of course everyone likes money. But of course it's not that easy to get in gambling. so it really takes a lot of effort.