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Agree with what you say, most every average gambler is looking for income or profit there. Every time there is a moment together with friends, of course the atmosphere will be different, this is probably what makes them much more enthusiastic about playing. But we must remember that we only control the game ourselves. Friends cannot influence this.
As you and I have in common, we don't like useless things like gambling, gambling doesn't make me enthusiastic or passionate about playing there, I know the impact it can have on our finances. I appreciate the money I will get so far for things that are much more beneficial or useful, such as opening a business or investing in crypto, which makes me enthusiastic about looking at a bright future.
Yes, most gamblers will be looking to make a profit, that's for sure.
But also the atmosphere as you mentioned is important. You can pay to have a good time with friends, and that's OK.
The point is to not only think about it in terms of money, because most people will lose it all anyway.