Lol indeed...Jokes apart, the DS games or Xbox and the rest are good in keeping one's company as you can play them with friends or the computer depending on the mood at that time. I often think of them when I feel like playing with casinos to have fun. But still, the feeling that you are committing your money can't be shortchanged for anything. Fine, many will bet for the money, but even if you are not betting for the money, you could still bet for the fun which will be extra derived from the fact that money is involved. I've tried to fight this at times to at least talk sense to myself to pretend that they have the same feelings and satisfaction, but in the end, I still see that when I play those games, I still feel that something is missing.
To be honest when I play casino games I do not spend my time to win anything but to have some fun. Mostly when I have nothing to do, feeling bored then I check the casino section and try $20 or $50. After losing it, I move on and focus on my regular things. By the way, this was a thing when I used to gamble. These days I have many things to enjoy in my life. Occasionally I gamble but it's not even a few times in a few months.