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Originally Posted by AndyC
To justify being a losing gambler because it is equivalent to being an avid golfer is ridiculous. Do people really enjoy losing money gambling?
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Yeah...I don't agree with the "cost of a hobby" argument either. It's one thing to spend several thousands of dollars a year indulging in your favorite hobby...but losing an equal amount while trying to WIN doesn't seem to me to be a comparable experience. A "hobby" is supposed to be an outlet through which we seek to alleviate the stress of everyday living...whereas "losing money while trying to win" usually has the OPPOSITE effect.
Horseplayers keep telling me that they play this game for "entertainment", but I've made a habit of watching them as they file out of the sportsbooks and the OTBs. And they don't look AT ALL as if they've been "entertained".
