Gambling is viewed negatively by many but people should change their view. when it is widely entertained by many people. At the same time, gambling can increase social activities such as meeting friends in casino and interacting with acquaintances on online platforms that increase social connection.
Gambling, as you mentioned, should be a source of entertainment for gamblers, but this is not the case because the vast majority of gamblers seek financial rewards. This reward, whether we like it or not, has almost eliminated the possibility of gamblers approaching gambling solely for entertainment. Even bookmakers have attracted gamblers with advertisements that show the possibility of winning and making money.
The majority of these advertisements do not promote gambling as a form of entertainment. Furthermore, for those who enjoy sports gambling, if you place a bet on a sporting event and sit down to watch the game, it is often difficult to watch the game objectively because the gambler is only looking for a win, and if the outcome does not go his way, the entertainment value of watching a game is completely lost.
Thus, if gamblers view gambling primarily as entertainment, gambling-related problems will be avoided; however, how do you persuade a poor man to spend his money to be entertained when he is looking to earn extra money and improve his living situation?