Maybe it's asked before, still, it will help us a lot.
Why do you gamble?
Why do you do not invest that money instead?
Why you do not donate them?
Because you are bored?
Because you are looking for entertainment?
Because you are going after the big score?
Why?
Personally I gamble almost entirely for entertainment purposes. Some of that gambling is with games such as poker or roulette which I really enjoy regardless of money. When betting however, in regard to games like poker, when money is on the table it simply makes it more competitive, more interesting, and often will force people to take the game more seriously. It’s fun! I bet sports for the same reason, it makes things more interesting. When gambling I always plan to lose whatever I bet, if I win even better !