General Is gambling a social event?

[Tiger]

I read an article recently which said that gambling was a loner's hobby and that it was one of the most antisocial evenings out you could have.
I kind of know what they're getting out - that you don't really stand and chat a lot, but I wouldn't say that. Would you?

 

[GreenKing]

It depends on how you treat it.
I have been at times when I just want to be on my own so I can just gamble on my own, and the there's been other times when I want to see what other people are up to.

 

[Salt Shaker]

It is when I do it!

I've had a fair few nights out on my birthday or at new year with all my friends and it has always been a very social affair.

Until it's time to come home that is lol

 

[Tiger]

GreenKing you're right - I guess it does depend on what you want to do.
I think some games by their nature are more social than others. The slots really aren't.

 

[kenzow]

Gamblers is for loners, whichever way you look at it. When I was serious gambler about two years ago, I would spend time alone and would stay indoors doing a lot of research.

I couldn't talk much around people because my mind was always focused on what I'd do next.

 

[MonkeyGirl]

Horse racing and dog racing are both social events though, aren't they?
Me and all my mates used to go to the dog track every new year it was a great day.

 

[bienamie]

It depends on how you want to look at it. For instance, we can call it a social event if friends meet up and go to the casino together.

Having said that, I think the fact that gambling is addictive can create loners at times.