Vote: Gambling - Hobby or Destrucive Leisure?

[NDIrish9]

I'm an obsessive gambler. No money, but still bet every cent I come by. I wish it was just a hobby, but it isn't.

[1st and Ten]

Destructive Leisure....waste of time for 95-96% of gamblers.

[Dunder]

Destructive Leisure....waste of time for 95-96% of gamblers.

......................source of income for the other 4-5%

[NDIrish9]

......................source of income for the other 4-5%

Ruins greater than >4-5% of lives, though. (among those who gamble)

[1st and Ten]

......................source of income for the other 4-5%

Maybe...I think this industry and it's players are generally full of vices

[1st and Ten]

Without a doubt, with the exception of a few posters here, gambling is a waste of time and money. I make a little cash doing this...maybe 4-5k a year and I waste tons of time

[pavyracer]

Ask JJ. For him is money making business. 25% on losses at RebateWager.

[nick2060]

It's a shame but for too many people its a destructive leisure. Fortunately I don't give two shit's about most of these people though, because frankly if you can't stop doing something that's destructive to you, and you know it, then you deserve anything you get. It can be good for making money though, and for some who can control it, it can be a hobby. Like most vices, in moderation it can be nice, in excess it can ruin your life.

[NDIrish9]

Without a doubt, with the exception of a few posters here, gambling is a waste of time and money. I make a little cash doing this...maybe 4-5k a year and I waste tons of time

For the lucky ones.

Sometimes people lose a lot more than money and time (housing, food, family, life).

[NDIrish9]

It's a shame but for too many people its a destructive leisure. Fortunately I don't give two shit's about most of these people though, because frankly if you can't stop doing something that's destructive to you, and you know it, then you deserve anything you get. It can be good for making money though, and for some who can control it, it can be a hobby. Like most vices, in moderation it can be nice, in excess it can ruin your life.

That is the most ignorant statement I've seen on this forum, and that's saying something, because this whole board is filled with high school dropouts like jjgold.

Gambling addiction is like alcoholism and it needs to be treated by professionals (GA). I recognize that I have a problem, but I need the help of others to beat it.

[jjgold]

I make 25% back on cash loses at rebatewager but I am still barreled in.

I am a recreational/destructive gambler right now

Will be a pro again down the road

[Chi_archie]

hobby for now, but I'll soon be wearing minks and having guys on the corner asking me for picks

[Mr KLC]

Hobby. I tried it with real money a couple of years ago, and didn't see the use. I'm fine with doing it recreationally. No regrets.

[minet123]

Destructive Leisure much like shooting Heroin

[yahoonino]

self control is the key,,,play if you got exstra money,,,dont play with bill money

[jgray]

ND, I'm not sure I get the point of this thread. You start by saying that you spend every cent on gambling and then you go on to describe bad things associated with it. Do you want us to join you in your pity party or are you simply looking to validate your own weakness? If you have a problem, get some help. You seem to recognize that in one of your posts above. In any event, I don't think hanging out here is a good idea for you right now and you certainly aren't going to find the help you seek amongst a bunch of gamblers.

[NDIrish9]

Well, my problem, personally, is that I have no self control or patience. I pick 75%+ winners, but have the tendency to bet it all on one game, which usually loses (of course).

[Sam Odom]

I'm an obsessive gambler. No money, but still bet every cent I come by. I wish it was just a hobby, but it isn't.

Now , some of your other posts make more sense

[betplom]

hobby for now, but I'll soon be wearing minks and having guys on the corner asking me for picks

I'm halfway there (mink).

[chibears]

hobby for sure

[Jonah]

Turns pretty quickly from hobby to something destructive one way or another.

[betplom]

Gambling addiction is like alcoholism and it needs to be treated by professionals (GA).

GA is not "professional" they are a 12 step peer support group.

If you need professional help you should look for an addiction treatment hospital or mental health organization.

In Ontario its CAMH - they are professionals.

[Ced's shadow]

Hobby in my case