Do you gamble?

[gmblr]

I love slots, online and at the casino. Playing helps me understand the games abd what other users might find interesting. Plus, there's nothing like testing out new game and getting a firsthand feel.

[AussiePunter]

Since then I've gambled again and most the time when I did even if I won decent I'd bet bigger hoping to get another big one max betting slots like I did in 2016, when you get insanely lucky it tricks your mind into thinking it can happen again, and I'd lose.

This is the psychology of an enormous amount of problem/compulsive gamblers. They've had one big "rush" before, (one big win) they are chasing that again. It's just like an addiction.

It should be studied more IMO, because the link between the reward pathways in the brain from say, winning more money that you thought you could make in a year or more, and taking a hit of a drug like cocaine or something, which releases the amount of endorphins that says to your brain "wow, that was really damn rewarding, I should do that again because it made me feel so good". Are very similar.

Anyway, yes I gamble, mostly on sports. I only bet for fun though these days, never large amounts.

[thegmblrs]

I enjoy testing out and getting a feel for new slot games, as it helps me understand the features better and discover what makes a new game interesting. Besides online slots, I also like visiting offline casinos where I live. The atmosphere of playing in a physical casino is hard to beat! It's fascinating to see the different people there, how they play, and how they socialize.

Martin

[Media24_Andy]

It depends on how you define gamble but I place bets and trial (research) casino games almost every day. It is only for small stakes though and I am doing either for work (to make sure I know what I am talking about) or for fun, rather than to make money. Proper bets where I think there is value happen much, much, less often, close to but less than once a month.

[cryptomillion]

sometimes

[robertanderson]

Personally, I rarely gamble, but I have extensive experience in the online gambling industry, especially in analyzing payment methods and casinos. My work is primarily focused on helping players find safe and efficient ways to manage their funds, such as mobile payments or e-wallets. Gambling can be fun if done responsibly, but I prefer to stay on the analytical side, providing information and reviews to help others.

[fortuna]

I'll very occasionally place a small bet on a sports event I feel I either know a lot about or where I am just emotionally invested in and want to have some additional enjoyment if the outcome goes my way. Never for any significant amount though.

[D-Bet]

I run a sportsbetting community, so i "gamble" everyday, however i've been doing it for +10 years now and havn't had a single nonprofitable year. I share betting tips and promote bookies this way, and run a VIP-program on Telegram, so i don't really see it much as gambling, yet it is.

[jeanm]

Well as I'm working in this industry, I prefer not to gamble myself.

[Woodman]

I played at a physical casino in Malaysia and constantly spin demo versions. I've never won anything significant.

[Olha Lenska]

Yep, I dabble a bit for the fun of it. Mainly slots and some poker when I'm in the mood. Keeps things interesting, but I always set limits — gotta stay responsible, right?

[cicade]

I don’t usually gamble, but I tried pachinko when I visited Japan—it was a fun and unique experience.

[CRY]

I may play to see if there are any problems with deposits, withdrawals, or games when checking out a new online casino site, but other than that, I rarely gamble.
I do enjoy playing poker or mahjong with friends.

[Bonustly]

Do I gamble? Only when the affiliate commissions come in.

[mickyfu]

I don't know why anyone in this business would want to gamble, especially on slots and casino games. I don't mind a bet on Cheltenham, or at horse racing events if I'm back in the UK

[Joseph12]

I actually do gamble from time to time, especially on sports betting and casino games. Testing withdrawal speeds, and seeing how promotions actually work.
Of course, I keep it responsible and mostly see it as entertainment rather than a serious way to make money. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy a good bet now and then!

[NoDepositCasinos]

I actually do gamble from time to time, especially on sports betting and casino games. Testing withdrawal speeds, and seeing how promotions actually work.
Of course, I keep it responsible and mostly see it as entertainment rather than a serious way to make money. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy a good bet now and then!

Don't you feel it's too work-related, or do you manage to disconnect and see it as a completely separate entertainment activity?

[Saichannel]

I'm hooked on plinko and bunch of stake original games lol

[Joseph12]

It is like my hobby when I have a free time. Of course It is not has influence on my private and social life.

[Radium]

I do not gamble, aside from occasionally trying out random sites to ensure they are a good fit to promote.