I think that any penny spent on gambling is a money the gambler have decided to sacrifice with the hope of getting a bigger amount and not because he can afford to lose it.
It's normal to aim for a win, that's the goal, right? But if we're always expecting to win without considering the losses, that's no longer realistic. honestly, there are people who gamble just for fun. Like in sports betting, some place small bets just to enjoy the game. Win or lose, it doesn’t really matter to them because it’s money they can afford to lose. They're not thinking of turning it into 10x or 100x profit. That’s probably how the majority of casual bettors think.