It is the adrenaline that makes it fun. As long as you are not wagering too much, it should be enough to trigger that effect. There is a sweet spot which is different for everyone. I can’t tell you where your sweet spot is at.

For example I get excited when I make a $100 bet. It keeps me focused. If I win, the prize varies from $30 to $100 which is not bad at all. If I lose, I lose $100. Just enough to make me worry a bit but also it is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I won’t go bankrupt just because I lost $100.

If lose the bet I just think I bought myself an expensive gift for my own entertainment.