If you seek higher rewards, then I would say so. The wager I participated in was not mandatory, but I thought myself capable enough to make that bet.

[ she essentially got to avoid spending hard-earned points that way, instead receiving restoration immediately rather than cashing in. although mona won, she did learn of acquaintances that lost their wagers and were subjected to inconveniences or humiliation.

regardless, mona does shrug a little. ]

Beyond that... well, a majority of games here do involve gambling. An inevitability, I suppose, given the location.

[ sir neuvillette, look away from the debauched ones, please. ]

You will likely find yourself playing one eventually.