The idea behind gambling is rooted in our desire for risk, reward , and entertainment. Some people engage in gambling not just for making money but also for the thrill of taking chances and social interactions. As gambling it’s not just limited to staking bets as we call it. Some gamble by playing poker, whot and Luda etc because it provides opportunity for socializing and competitions. While others are motivated to gamble for just the financial gain
I think that it's correct to say that we don't really gamble mainly because of having fun, we gamble because humans likes to be adventurous, otherwise I don't see any other reason why you'll bet your money, knowing that the probability of loosing is far greater than winnings, yet we go ahead with it. So having fun can be a part of it but the main reason would be for the risk and reward. I've raised a topic on this gambling discussion board where I asked if gambling for fun is something that we tell ourselves to feel good t, and I got many backlash for the thread, but the truth remains that our reasons for gambling goes beyond merely having fun, we want to challenge the odds and win money.