If someone thinks the game is fun playing for money (not counting), but doesnt think its fun to NOT play for money, then they are only getting a rush out of the gamble. But instead of admitting that they are having fun gambling, they say they are having fun playing the game so they can rationalize gambling.
NO. If the fun was purely from the gamble, then I'd sit home and bet on heads or tails while flipping a quarter. Or play roulette for that matter......