It's essentially a way of hacking your brain to care about something that you otherwise wouldn't. I wouldn't suggest anyone gamble casino-style, because a rela

It's essentially a way of hacking your brain to care about something that you otherwise wouldn't. I wouldn't suggest anyone gamble casino-style, because a relative minority has a real pathology there. Still, I've been known to make non-monetary bets on the outcome of sporting events (e.g. "loser cleans up"). It gets you invested in the outcome, which does make it more enjoyable.