There is a Hokien saying, 'pua kiau, ai nyah; su liau, ai pheah' which translates into 'gambling for winnings; when losing, wants to get back original sum lost'. This is basically the reason why people carry on and on, with the hope of the coming of good luck, or when losing, the change to good luck.
At a casino, one can put a minimum sum to try one's luck. There is a theory that if one lost and continue doubling the bet, there will come a time when one can win and get back what was lost!
I believe many golfers play golf more because of betting than the game itself! 'Otherwise there is no fun or incentive' as aptly said by one!
With football betting, the 'live' screening of the match and the chance to win, makes it more exciting to watch... almost like horse racing, if not better, to some.
Our stock market is known as a form of gambling by some retailers. When there is a bull run, one can literally buy and sell within the day and make enough for a month or even a year! But I have learned that unless one can sell all and call it a day, one cannot escape from any downturn, which was why the stock market reflects the mood of people who own shares in Bursa Saham Malaysia.
Inveterate or incorrigible gamblers have the bad traits of putting their need for gambling as first priority before family needs. This must be the main reason for causing hardships to family finance. Along comes 'Ah Long' the apparent saviour, but as we all know, is a curse that will put a family in ruin!
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