Difference between revisions of "Emotional gambling"
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(Undo revision Only liberals have "messianic" candidates.) |
(undo. youre going to need to explain the difference better than that. both sides invest emotions in the outcome. either side will be happy if they win, sad/angry/disappointed if they lose. same thing.) |
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Strong ''emotional gambling'' by sports fans may lead to rioting and acts of vandalism, when the results of games or sports events are not what they hoped for. | Strong ''emotional gambling'' by sports fans may lead to rioting and acts of vandalism, when the results of games or sports events are not what they hoped for. | ||
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Revision as of 15:44, September 3, 2008
Emotional gambling is investing one's emotions in the uncertain outcome of an event, such as a sports contest. It is similar to gambling except no money is at stake.
Strong emotional gambling by sports fans may lead to rioting and acts of vandalism, when the results of games or sports events are not what they hoped for.