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'''Emotional gambling''' is investing one's [[emotion]]s in the uncertain outcome of an otherwise meaningless event, such as a [[sports]] contest. It is similar to [[gambling]] except no money is at stake.

'''Emotional gambling''' is investing one's [[emotion]]s in the uncertain outcome of an otherwise meaningless event, such as an [[NFL]] game. This is similar to [[gambling]] except no money is at stake.

Emotional gambling can also consist of exaggerating the significance of the outcome of a meaningful event, such as a [[stock]] price or a [[election|political race]], and investing one's emotions in the exaggerated significance of the uncertain outcome. Emotional gambling, like other kinds of gambling behavior, is highly [[addiction|addictive]] and can threaten the addict's capacity for a normal, [[health]]y life.  In that respect alone, it can be considered sinful.

Emotional gambling can also consist of exaggerating the significance of the outcome of a meaningful event, such as a [[stock]] price or a [[election|political race]], and investing one's emotions in the exaggerated significance of the uncertain outcome. Emotional gambling, like other kinds of gambling behavior, is highly [[addiction|addictive]] and can threaten the addict's capacity for a normal, [[health]]y life.  In that respect alone, it can be considered sinful.

Strong emotional gambling by sports fans may lead to rioting and acts of [[vandalism]], when the results of games or sports events are or are not what they hoped for.  Other health problems, such as heart conditions developed by addicted fans and former players and especially coaches, are also predictable.

Strong emotional gambling by sports fans may lead to rioting and acts of [[vandalism]], when the results of games or sports events are or are not what they hoped for.  Health problems, such as heart conditions developed by addicted fans, former players, and especially coaches, are also predictable.

Emotional gambling distracts people's time and energy away from productive activities, such as reading the [[Bible]].

Emotional gambling distracts people's time and energy away from productive activities, such as reading the [[Bible]].

[[Category:Gambling]]

[[Category:Gambling]]

[[Category:Psychology]]

[[Category:Psychology]]