Yesterday I played free card games on the computer and had a lot of fun and it was also quite exciting. You know, I play different games: both paid and free. And sometimes, based on the fascination and the pleasure I get, I find it difficult to say which games captivate me more. But I would be interested in how you answer the question of whether free games can be considered gambling. Another way to put this is: can gambling be free? Do free games excite you as much as games that involve betting money?
I think you can, because many games can be considered gambling, even if you don't lose your money there. But first and foremost, for me, it's a light dopamine rush that brings a lot of pleasure. Unfortunately, later it becomes a habit and free play can stop being fun.