Difference between revisions of "Emotional gambling"
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| − | '''Emotional gambling''' is investing one's emotions in the uncertain outcome of an | + | '''Emotional gambling''' is investing one's emotions in the uncertain outcome of an insignificant 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 20:32, September 3, 2008
Emotional gambling is investing one's emotions in the uncertain outcome of an insignificant 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.