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Originally Posted by thaskalos
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".  |
Horse racing is an outlet, I dont get frustrated, ever. When I was young yes, now, its just something to do for fun.
Now, I dont lose, so that helps (break about even). If I was losing maybe I would see it different.
