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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 a [[sports]] contest.  It 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 behaviour, is highly addictive and can threaten the addict's capacity for a normal, [[health]]y life.

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 addictive and can threaten the addict's capacity for a normal, [[health]]y life.

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.

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, are also predictable.

[[Category:Psychology]]

[[Category:Psychology]]