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Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

It is just like saying, why are people angry when something annoyed them. Or why are people crying when something bad happened to them. Or why are people laughing when they something makes them laugh. It is in the nature of humans to act by emotions.

They use money to gamble, it is human nature to chase after the money. That part of human is called the id but human should use the ego part of their consciousness to avoid it.

You can read about id and ego.

Gamblers are some of the most persistent people. It's in their personality, or maybe it's because they're frustrated. Also, their winning moments make them feel alive. They think that if they did it before, they can do it again. There’s no such thing as continuous winning, just as there’s no continuous losing, that’s part of their mentality. And it's human nature to chase what we want. We want to win, therefore we keep chasing it.

When a person is addicted, it means he is already gambling uncontrollably that is to say he have no control over his gambling activities anymore, and if he is chasing the losses, it means he will be going all in for that regardless of the direction and odds that is raising against them, and if they run out of resources he may eventually go in to borrow to gamble with.

Have you ever been addicted or close?

This is when chasing losses is most frequent as a phenomenon. But you don't necessarily have to have reached life ruining levels of addiction. Maybe no one has noticed or you are just by yourself and can hide it. Buy still you can win or lose in a way that will affect your psyche. So this is when it happens. When you have the false pretense that you can change things by gambling more.

The level at which addicted gamblers chase loss cannot be tamed. They are like a loosed dog, freed to roam about without chains. Meanwhile, the only way for them to stop is if they can't access any money within that period. Once they have more bankroll to gamble with, the spirit to continue chasing losses starts again. Eventually, most of them will not be able to win back what they have loss, unless luck is on their side.

Believe me that within 20 century the addiction of gamblers was much not because man of those days believe on getting money from the farm but still gamble on the process without putting their sources of money in gambling, then this generation do care of poor statistics odds against them or the amount lossing they could get a day, so most the gamblers that can never consider the risk that is associated in gambling is those that have 70 percent of making money from gambling and believe me that it has been very helpful to them because you can compare some that take gambling as means of his income to gamblers that just feel like gambling for fun to the same thing, sometimes i do feel like there are people that choose sports betting as a career because with the ways they will analyzing sports betting as if they are the one playing the games, so no matter the risk a gambler will still stake and be addicted to it because it involves money.

Because in gambling, wins always alternate with losses, and those who lose dream of one day winning again. But when it comes to addicts, things are a bit more complicated because they've already suffered major losses and, for various reasons, can't control themselves, and continued gambling will only increase their losses. For anything to change, you first need to change yourself, change your strategy, change your approach to the game, and all this will be difficult if you're thinking about how to win back your losses.

This is because many gamblers think they're special. This applies to bettors too. They ultimately believe that sooner or later all their money will be won back. It's like a light at the end of a dark tunnel, and they need to invest all their money and resources to quickly bring that sweet moment closer when all their money is won back.
And all their loved ones will forgive all the lies and all the insults. I agree with those who say that some gamblers achieve this, but most would have to accept, much less painfully, that they will never reach this "light."

The reason is actually simple: they firmly believe they'll be luckier on their next try than the other gamblers playing at the same time, not because of a weak mind or lack of determination.

Furthermore, another reason that keeps them coming back to gambling is their misconceptions about gambling. They likely believe that gambling will yield the results they desire, even though there's no way or method that can guarantee a win.

Someone who is addicted can be defined as someone who is obsessed with winning, so they will do anything to win, including continuing to gamble in hopes of winning, which could mean the player's losses being returned to the casino. There's a positive side to this: they believe they can win, but this positive thinking is misplaced. Positive thinking, such as believing they can reverse losses, only fuels addiction.

This is, of course, due to flawed thinking. Reversing a win isn't a guaranteed right if it weren't for luck, it wouldn't happen. Unfortunately, those with this mindset tend to be stubborn, so they continue gambling, aiming for victory.

In reality, admitting your loss is a major blow to your self-esteem. When a person is already involved in the game and loses a significant amount of money, it becomes difficult for them to accept defeat and come to terms with the fact that they are not as smart or skilled as they believed before. That’s why people start looking for confirmation that they acted correctly and that everything is still under control, which pushes them to continue gambling. This is why having simple but strict rules helps avoid such situations. It’s essential to limit the time spent playing, the amount of money used, and also to define the places where gambling is appropriate and where it shouldn’t be done at all.

That is what makes them to be addicted trying to win lost money back, if you consider gambling to be your source of income you will regularly be gambling even if you are not winning, out of frustration they keep on gambling hoping they will win all they have lost one day.

If you are gambling consistently it shows that you are doing it for fun and that way you will not gambling with money you can't afford to loss even when you loss you will not be chasing for lost. In gambling is not possible that we will be keep losing we will surely win someday but lets not be desperate of trying to win back lost money because this is where we will be keep losing.

Luckier? When they are losing already. That is not luck but I understood what you mean, that they think they will have luck and win the money back. You are right.

This is how people that are addicted are thinking, they think they have a strategy that can make them win money but not know they are only fooling themselves.

hey krishnaverma great question man ive seen this play out way too many times with buddies who got hooked on slots or poker nights that turn into allnighters

its not really a weak mind or just lacking willpower like you said though thats too harsh i think its more this sneaky brain thing called the sunk cost fallacy ever heard of it? basically once you dump cash into something your brain hates admitting it was a waste so it tricks you into throwing more at it hoping to flip the script and come out ahead

mix that with the dopamine rush from those near misses like when the reels almost line up or your bet is one point away from cashing it feels like a win even when its not so addicts keep chasing that high thinking the next one will finally pay off the losses

stats dont matter cuz emotions override logic every time and the house edge is built to bleed you slow

its that sopranos one about 90% of gamblers quitting right before they hit big total bs of course but thats exactly what keeps em glued to the table

anyway point is cut yourself some slack if youre dipping toes in set hard limits like only play what youd burn on pizza and beer then walk away win or lose helps dodge that chase trap altogether

whats your take op ever felt that pull yourself?

The thing with gambling is that once you have become so greedy about your winnings, that feelings make you to chase it till the very end because the he will never put into consideration what direction he is getting the results on, when he wins, he keep chasing more winnings, and when he loses, he will keep chasing to win back what have been lost along the line, that is what make them the addicts that we are talking about.

Gambling is one activity that can easily make someone think outside the box without knowing the implications of that action, Some gamblers never believe it is over until it is over Without knowing the end may be dangerous although at times it ends in there favour but can only be controlled if some things are corrected. One of the factors to look into is greed, greedy gamblers never believe they are not on the right track instead they look into what they stand to gain if there expected outcome comes as predicted which leads to there downfall. So the greedy believe of gamblers are the reasons they believe they can win back there lost at all time

To me, I think the answer is self deceit and foolishness, to that effect, I think they weren't learning at all, the don't recall things, since they have been chasing loss until they became addicted, have they ever win back the loss, so what's they need of still pursuing something they can never get.
Addicted gamblers feel that they are chasing a goal, so at that point they don't care about anything,infact they think that they are doing normal thing other gambling are doing, to them winning back their losses is a goal to accomplish and that's the reason they can do anything to gambling at all means because they think that delay can cause them they opportunity to win back what they are chasing, those guys mindset is something else, that's why they really need help if possible.

One good reason is that they have experienced it.
When a gambler is addicted to slots, there's a chance that he has already gone through a high multiplier win. x1000 or higher. If that happens, it could recover everything a gambler lost, although there's little chance.

Another reason could be that their trust in the RTP is high. They think it will come out anytime which is why they keep on playing.

It is hard for addicted gamblers to accept defeat, they hardly do and somehow believe that they turn around their fate if they remain persistent, which in gambling such turnarounds hardly happens. Emotional outbursts can cause anger and frustration and when anger mixes with frustration, trust me there's no turning point until revenge is delivered and how stupid of those gamblers to think of taking their revenge on the casino, at last the casino absorbs more from them and they suffer a huge financial blow.

Gamblers are persistent people especially addicts, they never give up even though they see that the odds are against them, every addicted gambler knows that what they are doing is wrong, but they wouldn't give up because they are reluctant to accept the truth of their situation that the casino has defeated them and they need to stop.

Addicted gamblers have a problem with understanding; they feel they always have gambling luck, which is why they will always gamble with larger amounts of money. They have so much confidence in gambling and have invested so much that they can't easily let go.

Because they are so attached to gambling, the urge to gamble is so strong that it can be controlling, making it difficult for them to make decisions about gambling. There is a way an addict reasons when it comes to gambling that is different from the way a normal gambler reasons; they have greed and an excess of confidence to gamble more.

That is normal if gamblers have those minds. They never think about more losses if they continue gambling. They see they have a chance to win back their losses so they decide to keep playing and hope to recover the losses. If they can think clearly, they will not decide like that instead they will stop gambling. They can playing gambling tomorrow but without thinking about their losses before. Wise gamblers will not believe that and will only gamble with money they can afford. That is the money they prepare for and don't mind losing.

Pride, previous winnings coming from chasing their losses, and there could be more, they don't just want to let go, and they want to keep moving because of past experiences and inspirations from other gamblers who achieved winning back what they've lost.

This is a risky behaviour; they deny the fact that what they have is different from their situation. They live in a delusion, this is oneof the trait of those addicted to gambling they have their own truth and they hold on to it.

Because gambling isnt complicated. I have seen many times how people use easy money when they talk about gambling. Addicted are always one click or one bet away from the point when they were rich or in profit. Just imagine, one click and all problems are gone. That is why I think they keep on trying to win back again and again. They also strongly believe that if they have lost now or many times in past, there must be a win soon, so they rely on that a lot.

What I know and understand is that someone has a high level of addiction beyond themselves. In general, we can understand whether they consciously or not have lost control over themselves or in other words, it can refer to and be driven by trust and a strong desire to recover some of the losses that have been experienced in gambling.

So it is not surprising that someone who is addicted to gambling always thinks they will get back what they have lost, even if it is the umpteenth loss, it is difficult to explain that someone who is addicted to gambling thinks normally.

This is just a misorientation about gambling, because when it has been said that gambling comes with lots of having fun and we are liable to lose more than we can win, then I see no reason why someone should determine on chasing after his lost, which means such gambler already applied the wrong approach to gamble and will be grounded with unexpected circumstances, as he chooses to go after loss.

In what world you're living. Chasing the lose is just a common thing when it comes to the gambling. There are people who chase the losses, but lose even more. However, there are also people who chase the lose, but get a jackpot and able to recover their lose at the same time.
Althought the probability to recover the lose and even get a jackpot obviously smaller than losing more, but the chance is there. This obviously the main reason why they keep trying to chase the losses. There's nothing impossible.

Even if the chance is 1% to recover their lose, but it's still there. That's what they gambled with.

Why do gamblers chase losses? I assume is the question. The hope of every ii to win the next game. When you lose a game, the reason you place another bet is that you believe the next one will be favourable. Having this feeling is normal but it can also be abnormal.  When one keeps hoping that he will recover all losses without control. Addicts are known to hope to recover until they gamble with more than they can afford to lose. Some gamblers have abnormal behaviour that affects their judgement and control.

In fact, the idea that gambling addicts think about getting back their losses is more of a mental distortion than a weakness, they develop a belief that bad times don't last forever, so they'll win this time. It's like making up a story in their mind where the next round will fix everything, another thing is that admitting defeat is very difficult for many people, when people lose they don't want to accept it, as if they are doubting their own abilities or luck. So they play again as if to prove to themselves that they are not incompetent. Statistics don't play a role in this only emotions do.

People who are addicted to gambling games usually have disturbed psychology so that all they think about when gambling is winning even though sometimes statistics show that the winnings are very small but because they think that they will be helped by luck then they will continue to bet until they lose everything, sometimes past wins that they get by chance will usually make their confidence increase when betting and think that they have a special talent to win bets so they continue to place bets.

Why does it have to apply only to gambling addicts? Even people like us, who aren’t addicts, still end up believing we can win back our losses. And since you mentioned that the statistical odds are against them, can you give an example of what you mean by that? Because honestly, whenever we place a bet and we analyze the game, we always convince ourselves that we have some kind of edge.

Believing loses in gambling can be won back isn't an unpopular opinion, aside gambling addicts, I personally believe it's absolutely possible to win back loses, and this believe isn't based on assumptions or whatsoever, it's based on experiences, both personal and what I've seen happen to some other gamblers.

Here on this forum, some time 2 or 3 years ago, one dude lost to a casino and said he would chase the loss, couple of hours later, he posted a screenshot of a big win with an amount that is much higher than that which he initially lost, he was simply lucky yeah, I agree, but this shows it's possible to win back loses but there is always an uncommon feature to possess, and that is "luck".

Because they don't get statistical odds into consideration or don't understand how that impacts their gameplay for real. Probably everyone here has already tried to chase losses at least once, so it's a common behavior among gamblers, and I would say even more frequent among newbies who are just experiencing gambling for the first time. I have no problems in saying I've already thought it was possible to profit from gambling on long run, since the right approach and strategy were used.

And it was only within time that I finally understood it wasn't possible. That is the most important thing: to learn at some point it's not possible, so you stop insisting on repeating the same mistakes. The main problem is when the gambler isn't able to learn anything with his mistakes, so he keep repeating them expecting different and positive results, in vain.

OP dont underrate addiction. It is a very bad disease. What addiction does to people is that it completely over shadows your thought, your reasoning, and it clouds your judgement. What may seem to be wrong to you on a regular day will look normal. That same addiction can make people steal to gamble. We have heard may information's in this sub section about people who stole money from the company they work with to satisfy their gambling addiction. This is how far gambling can take you, and it takes a lot to be stopped.

If you are too addicted and obsessed with something , you will not be able to make the right decisions. And this is what  happens in the case of gamblers who are addicted to gambling. They imagine that they will win a large amount of money in gambling and will recover all the previous losses. And with this  hope, they take big risks. Some gamblers  succeed, but their number is very small. But most of them lose everything in gambling. However , people who are addicted to gambling repeatedly take big risks just to recover their losses quickly. And because they are mentally weak, they also make  mistakes in making the right decisions.

There is only one reason, in my opinion. It is because they cannot think clearly in such situations. Their emotions or psychological state are not in good condition.
And I am sure many of us have also been in such situations at some point. Some immediately realize their mistake and stop, while others realize it too late and suffer even greater losses.

Most slot and roulette players, as well as those who play crash games, experience this. Except for those who play within certain limits that they have set for themselves so that they don't get carried away with excessive gambling. Sometimes I also get caught up in the idea of trying to recover losses after a few defeats by increasing my bets. But fortunately, I always use capital that is already prepared for the risks. This allows me to stay within reasonable limits. And that’s why I prefer sports betting at the moment.

I think it is because most of the time the slot machines are programmed to give you quite some huge near misses that impact your mind, clearly like you say making it a weak one. It is this with the distorted reality that big amounts of dopamine give to the brain of such persons that makes them think it is just a matter of time when they will be able to recover all of their loses. These type of persons are one of the most difficult to accept that they need help because they are in trouble as for them in their brain everything is normal and nothing is not normal. This is the only thing that makes them keep thinking that they can recover their loses, their distorted reality in their brain.

Because gambling is a game of chance, means that winning back losses is possible although the chance is so small but the chance does exist.
Not only addicts, normal gamblers also have that mindset because of the above reason and it is basically natural where most gamblers feel or believe the same thing.
The one that make difference is how those gambler do/deal with their believe, some gamblers may force themselves while trying to win back what they have lost while some others take it easy not by forcing themselves but they do it naturally like gamble as usual.

Not only the gambling addicts could be found in such situation like this, it can applies on anyone as long as they are not having the right expectation towards what they should stand to have from gambling, I also want to believe that not everyone gambling has the understanding of what is required from them, instead they continue to chase after what is not, which may leads to addiction or abnormal gambling behaviors.

One of the main reasons is that they believe that they simply can't keep havig a bad luck forever, and that their luck with turn, not knowing that past results don't affect the future ones.

For me, the main problem was the ego. I was too proud to accept the loss, and I took it personally, thinking that I can beat the house. Which of course is impossible.

Because most of them believe gambling is 50/50 and they only need to wait for their turn to win a huge amount of money.

They have a false logic for thinking like this, hence they can't stop to gamble, they don't see the reality if their chance to win is much way more lower than their expectation. I like their optimistic and how they really sure if they can win someday in the future, because to be a businessman require that mindset.

Someone who have been used to work with a company will think it's unrealistic a business which not making money can be profitable after 2 or 3 years.

Not only is the weak mind only also there is their greed.
I personally don't think that in the case of gambling, any statistical odds, any other strategy or skill work, but rather the results depend solely on luck. And that's why you'll see that most gamblers who use that type of strategy for loss recovery or loss chasing end up losing while gambling. In many cases, it is seen that addiction to gambling is another major reason. Because they couldn't accept the losses.

A lot of gamblers hold onto that belief that gambling is a simple fifty fifty and they think their big win is just waiting somewhere ahead and this mindset keeps them spinning even when the reality shows their odds are far lower than what they imagine. the optimism itself is not wrong because that kind of belief is useful in business but in gambling it becomes a trap that blocks them from seeing how the house always shifts the balance.

The logic comes from the idea that persistence will pay off someday and they treat gambling like a business that will eventually turn profitable even if it loses for years yet that is where the misunderstanding grows since a real business can adjust and create value while gambling gives no return unless luck shows up. someone who has worked in a company often sees this clearly because they know a project that keeps losing money rarely turns around without real change. The sad part is that the gambler waits for a turnaround that never depends on skill or planning and this hope becomes the reason they cannot stop. they believe the future holds one big fix but the math never bends for them and the cycle continues until they decide to face how the system actually works.

It's just an illusion, meaning they simply imagine they'll win on the next try, even though the outcome is still uncertain; losing is always part of the game.

They believe this not because their beliefs are realistic, but because they're driven by emotions and a desire for revenge for previous losses.
They're like irresponsible gamblers who aren't prepared to accept the reality of losing and can't control themselves, so they continue playing with unreasonable intentions and goals.

There are different factors that comprises gambling addiction and basically it is a feeling and emotion and it first of all affect your brain. At that stage you would not think normal and all you thinking is to gamble and win big so you can disappoint those who thought you would not be a good person in the society. And for them to stop that thinking of winning the next game can only be stopped when the psychological thinking of the gambler is corrected. And if that still exist, addicted gambler is always on the mode to win back their loss.

Sometimes their motivation to gamble more isn't even to recover losses they are just comfortable with the idea of gambling constantly until they end up losing everything. Most gamblers that chase losses are already aware of the fact that they might lose when they keep on trying to recover, the problem they are actually dealing with is not being able to accept their losses, trying to avert losses leads to morelosses

Because most of them have felt the maximum victory in gambling that they have done, it is evidence that we can swallow, someone hopes like that because in him it is clearly depicted how he can win a big victory that can turn his situation around.

Let's think, if someone never gets a big win at gambling will come back to gambling will continue to return to gambling? of course the most likely answer is not.

It's like if someone who has been in love will want to fall in love again after having his heart broken? Of course yes, it's because he knows the joy of living a peaceful love story and fulfills his dopamine to feel the pleasure in life.

I think the answer is yes, not because the player has never won big before, but because they want to win back their losses even after a while. Even if there weren't any big wins, there were smaller ones, and those still provided positive emotions that you want to experience again. This is why there are no former gamblers, and everyone who loses thinks about winning back their losses, even those who say it's not important to them and don't keep track of their losses. This isn't always true...

The question is, who doesn't believe he has what it takes to win back at the time he's already loosing? As a matter of fact, what gives you the audacity to gamble again even after you've lost a few games is because of the believe that by trying again that you can still pull up a win. Before ever giving it a trial, there's something that tells you that you can win the game though the different between a responsible and an irresponsible gambler is that the responsible one doesn't allow his guts overly determine what he should do.

Sometimes, some that goes back to give it multiple trials don't believe they can win too big but gets influenced by people and then decides to try it again and before you know what happens next, just one more trial becomes multiple trials and a journey that looks like one that's aimed at recovery ones loss leads to even greater losses.

This is primarily caused by the psychological impact of near misses, though it can also occasionally be caused on by a lack of knowledge about profitable gambling. No matter how good a player is at gambling or how much advantage they have, there is never a guarantee that they will win. Therefore, if a gambler recognizes this as a way to gamble profitably and never chase after near misses, they will leave the game for another day.

Why do you think that gambling strategy does not work, there are so many testimonies of people using strategies and making profits from it. Luck is what will make your strategy makes a lot of sense and without it, everything we might have been doing can become a waste of time. People are making money from gambling but the idea of trying to get everything that had been lost in gambling can become a problem for gamblers that don't understand what they will do that will be profitable for them. Luck is the major and what will make anybody to be profitable.

The problem there is that to some individuals it's very much hard for them to accept defeats because of EGO/pride. But the simple truth about the whole thing of gamblers not accepting their losses is that it will definitely make them lose more if they try to continue. Actually, there are winning in gamble but the truth if it is that there's no guarantee of it. Like I always been saying that gamble is like a two edge sword, it's either you lose or you win.
However, sometimes it's even because they risk too much by gambling with what they can not afford to risk. Its obvious that when a gambler stake too much of what he can not afford to risk, there's a high chance that he will lose and chase after it. So it's very important to always stake what you can afford to risk.

It's all because of their thoughts that lie to them that they can jackpot and return their losses again when they just play again, but when they have tried that many times, they fall deeper and deeper, and lose their control, and finally they get caught up in a cycle of destructive gambling addiction, where gambling controls themselves completely.

This is why addicts continue to get caught up in their ugly gambling behavior and never get out of it, as they continue to believe that the next win will come and correct all their losses, even though logically the chances are smaller and the bigger the losses they experience.

It's because their mind is convincing them that they can. It's something that they think they can do, and they would do everything in their power to get money to gamble, whether it's for a bad reason or not. They would always be getting a way to get more. They would need professional help to get better in troubling times, and if their addiction acts up. It's probably hard for them to see that, too.

The root of gambling addiction is their belief. And there is a reason for this belief. Gambling is not only about losing, there will also have some winnings. Many people can change their situation by getting lucky. There are often big wins that make gamblers think that if they gamble more, they will win. Because of this belief, the gambler tries to recover his losses and at some point faces more losses. What the gambler forgets is that not everyone can be lucky in gambling.

If you don't know, there are few numbers of people who won't look at gambling the same again after losing some money.

My brother tried gambling and lose some money at first, explained to him about responsible gambling and he give it a try again and still lose then he got angry, till today no one dares talk goof about gambling beside him, if you see the way he will bring it all down you will know that he is done for good.

Today he hates gambling, through him is how I knew that some people hate losing, they can't take any risks and they are better off with earning salaries and living their lives.

My brother is one of them, even investment is a problem unless its on something physical.

All this boils down to their mentality. Their mentality is of course what makes them to think that they can win back losses.... It will be very difficult for folks to have the mentality to chase after their losses if from the onset they  shave off the thinking that gambling is a ticket to riches.... If you see gamble as a means to entertain yourself or to have fun then it will be more easy for them to accept their losses and then quite difficult for them to even begin considering chasing after their losses....

Because they already gamble with that mindset, it's always their lucky day, like "I have a feeling I'm going to win a lot of money today," and when they lose, "this time it's going to happen," "just one more," "this time I'm going to win." In short, they're addicted, they have no control, and they think they're luckier than others and that they'll always recover what they've lost.

Because gambling addicts do not care about statistical odds, they gamble based on their urge(just like other addictions out there) and use excuses like "I need to win back my losses" to justify continuing to gamble. Also, the reality, even if gambling addicts were able to win back their losses, they would still continue gambling and make up new excuses to justify why they are still gambling.

When someone becomes an addict they lose their common sense on the particular matter, the thing will take complete control and the person will just act like a puppet that is why it is important to not get addicted in the first place or else it is going to be a very long and painful process to recover from that stage and sometimes it can be irreversible though.

What is clear is that they are addicted, therefore when they have money they keep coming back to the casino to play, only when they have no money they will not return to the casino.

This has become a habit for gamblers, so don't be surprised why they keep coming back and thinking that they will win, there are other signs that they are very obsessed with winning at the casino, especially when they see other people winning big at the casino, they will definitely do it.

I think because of how the brain reacts to risk & reward, every small win triggers a dopamine rush & that feeling makes them think the next big win is just around the corner there’s also something called the gambler’s fallacy the belief that after many losses a win is due even if the odds don’t change the mind convinces them that they can reverse the damage if they just keep playing so it’s really a behavioural & psychological cycle not a simple lack of discipline.

I think this topic is discussed all the time. Those who are addicted to gambling constantly believe that if they deposit again, they will win and be able to pay off their losses. This is their emotional activity. Because of their emotions, they do not think about it normally that they can lose all the money they deposit. This is because they are completely addicted to gambling, so they cannot think about anything else at that time except gambling. This can happen to anyone, both normal and emotional. Those who spend a lot of time gambling

An old taker will surely take again, that's the mindset they create within them no matter how many trials they tried, each time they could remember how successful their previous bets was, they kept chasing to recreate such moment again no matter what, the more trials the more the moment never comes.

Some gamblers also believe that, the number of consecutive losses are been considered as money stored somewhere, that a day will come to take them back in large sum if luck finally finds them.

This happens very often to most gamblers. The only reason they are desperate enough to do this is because they cannot accept their previous losses or think that luck will be on their side in the next game. Without realizing it, their ego is controlling them, or we could say that it is an emotional impulse. This is what often causes gamblers to get deeper and deeper into debt. In the end, instead of recovering their losses, the money they deposited also gets depleted, following the previous losses.

They don't keep trying to win it back because they're stupid or weak. They do it because their brain is literally being reprogrammed as they play that game. You put a human being in front a variable reward system and the brain starts creating stories. It remembers the near-misses. It pays too much weight to the few big wins. It seriously underweights the innumerable small slow leaks.

The house is using math, data, UX, Sound Design, Timing, everything. The player is bringing feelings, prejudice, and hope. When they say "I can win it back", what they really are saying is "I can fix the feeling this loss created". It's about the hit to their pride, identity and fantasy that they're in control. So they reload - not to profit, but to repair.

Nobody wants to be the loser who just walked away down bad. Friends, partners, the forum, even their own self-image. People want a story where they stood up to them and not where they folded. So the comeback becomes part of their imaginary character arc. Deep down they often know the odds. They just can't emotionally come to grips with what the odds mean for them.

When someone becomes addicted to something, they lose their sense of self-interest, leading them to make wrong decisions over and over again. When a gambler loses, he tries to recover his previous losses by gambling more, so that he keeps losing more. In fact, since they are addicted to gambling, they cannot make the right decisions. They only keep making revenge bets and continue to lose more and more. Because they only bet with the intention of recovering, they don't follow any kind of strategy or money management. So I think they always try to somehow win some bets so that they can recover some of their previous losses, but this is more dangerous for them. Gamblers need to control themselves so that they do not become overly addicted to gambling and end up losing their money and going bankrupt.

Having a bad odds doesn’t mean there’s no possibility on winning. They can win back losses but they will experience a hard time doing that due to house edge but the possibility exists.

What is impossible to do is to stay in profit in the long run due to house edge gives a guaranteed loss the more you will play.

At some point user can recover losses but the problem is when to stop. Normally, user continue to play more once they recover losses which will result to new losses.

Gambling addicts do not care about math and statistics. When they reach the point where they are addicted, probability is the least important task for them. Before people become addicted to gambling, they usually know that a casino is not a charity organisation and they'll lose money but in the beginning, these people think that they are somehow smarter than the rest of the people and they are the ones that can beat the casino. Later, they realise that they are not the ones who can beat the casino but they have lost enough money that they want to get them back and then they'll never gamble as they promised themselves. The sad reality is that in 99% cases, they do not get their money back and while they are chasing the lost money, they end up losing more and the numbers make them very anxious, to the point where they can't control their emotions and their state of mind.
The addicts that I've seen simply couldn't stop gambling even if they could get their lost money back. I know a guy who was always gambling, even after winning a jackpot.

Because of greed, self-belief or the mind has been doctrinated that continuing to play gambling makes them win again even though it is self-delusion for an addict.
When gamblers have lost a lot, their emotions become high and that's where they believe they will continue to chase losses at least until they return their capital, but never think that fighting the bookie will never win.

It's not because of a weak mind; to me, it's because that's what they have chosen to convince themselves to believe. Someone who is addicted is no longer reasoning the same way we all are seeing gambling; they view it from a different perspective; they have convinced themselves that there is more chance of recovery if they continue playing than just being at a place doing nothing. Until they are pulled out from that belief, it's hard for them to stop as long as they get their hands on money to gamble with.

It's basically human instinct, people aren’t ready to lose money, and they tend to think optimistically that they can win back what they lost. That’s completely normal because nobody wants to lose their money. But the mistake is treating gambling as a place to make money and expecting to recover every loss. It’s not really about having a weak mindset; it’s more about losing self-control, which makes someone keep hoping for luck to turn around while ignoring all the negative consequences of chasing losses.

I think it’s more on being too optimistic that they will hit a huge win on the next game rather than they can’t accept their losses although that reason is also relevant.

But as a gambler, What motivates me to play more is I’m hopeful that I will hit max win that’s why I easily forgot my previous losses since I’m just having fun on gambling.

Addiction starts if gambler becomes too optimistic about their next bet risking too much.

If you have been gambling for at least in the last six months and you have seeing the things you can do, I believe you don't need a soothsayer to tell you the things you can do and some of the things you can't do. You should be able to experience one or two things, if you are likely going to make back the money or you may even lose more while trying it. I don't think it's necessary though, why revenge gambling when you can focus on new things and make more money than what you have loss.

There is no good in win back losses if you gamble with sense of responsibility, only a gambler that stake more than they can afford tend to behave this way. If you have $20 to lose and you bet that $20 on any game you like but eventually lost it, you wouldn't think twice to make back the money but if that money belongs to another person, you will be tempted to try again to make back what you have just loss.

Accepting loss is not the same for everyone. When someone loses in gambling, they accept it and stop gambling so that they do not lose more. On the other hand, when someone loses, they cannot accept it and decide to continue gambling until their losses are fully recovered. But when they continue gambling, instead of recovering their losses, they keep losing more, which makes them panic and make more wrong decisions. This is a psychological term, which works more deeply where money is involved. That is why everyone is attracted to gambling if they keep losing.

Addiction is an illness; an addicted person loses sight of the seriousness of their actions and doesn't think about the consequences. Therefore, it's necessary to distinguish between people addicted to gambling and those with normal mental health who are simply chasing losses. Most people have excessive faith, so they carry that over into gambling.

When playing a slot game, for example, if they're losing, they'll continue playing, thinking that at some point they'll be lucky enough to win, because gambling depends on luck, and no one ever knows exactly when they'll be lucky. So people keep trying as much as they can. In the case of sports betting, people use the same reasoning, even knowing that sports betting is about skill.

They are just trying to get lucky, they usually don't believe or really think they can win back their losses..chasing losses is one of the most irrational thing that anyone can ever do because once you get locked in that trap your sense of reasoning goes out of the window and all what comes to your mind at that moment is getting back what you have lost not minding the cost or thr consequences of it when it goes wrong

Depending on the false hope that luck will be on your side, the desire to play on after a loss many times arises. This continues to be a typical trend of gambling addiction, as the individuals fall into a loop of victimising themselves. Most of the time they think that given some extra effort they would get a big win. This however contributes further into the situation and prolongs suffering. There might be the need to use skills in sports betting, however it is more dangerous to make our decision influenced by emotions in the long run.

Irrational but a lot are hoping to get back those losses. And in doing so, they are putting themselves in a rabbit hole where getting out is a challenge. As they are already too deep in their troubles, it would be very hard for them to recover and so the mindset of hitting big is always there.

If they don't believe they can win back, why then do they still gamble with aggression? To some extent, due to the method most of these people use in chasing their losses, I feel they don't know that their chances of winning back are reducing in every single bet they place, because if they did, they could have given up on the loss chasing and continued with their normal activities. Even if they continue gambling, it won't come from a place of revenge.

This is the appeal of casinos and their gambling addiction. They have a very engaging way of keeping gamblers coming back for more, hoping to win the next round. The triggers can be several things, including emotional triggers, high expectations, and highly enticing/easy advertising.

The problem is, oftentimes, people who lose are the ones who keep betting again. This is because, psychologically, they have already instilled a desire to win big, and they have high hopes of winning the next round, even though it's a deadly trap.

1. Because they think that way.
2. Ego.
3. They just can't accept to lose money in gambling.

I think among the 3, the third one is the most common because there are some gamblers out there that just don't want to lose in gambling because... it's their money, and some just can't accept it especially if they worked hard for it. I mean imagine working 8 hours just to have money to gamble only to lose it in just 1 hour or less? That can affect you negatively. As for ego, there are some gamblers where their ego is affected when they lose money. Some don't want to share their losses to other people, but only wins. As for the first one, they just think that way. No further explanation. :D

Its so sad when it gets to that point, and usually the person in question is always first to know they can't win it back but as he is in denial due to the gambling's emotional attraction if anybody question their logic or gambling choices, they immediately go defensive believing truly believing they can win it back. Its delusion disguised as bravely and alot of people confuse the two very often.

Most of them (gamblers) generally do it for just the fun of it, people like that you cant actually study

Why are you directing the title at addicts only? Is everyone who places a bet an addict? It's normal for most gamblers to chase a loss in some way or another, not just "addicts". You're usually gambling to make money so when you lose a bet you want to try to get it back. A smart gambler knows where to draw the line though.

Perhaps an addicted gambler finds himself in a situation where it can't get any worse (for example, too much debt), and the only way out of this situation is to rely on the chance to win back gambling. In other words, for example, the debt is so unrealistic to pay off that nothing will change from its increase. But there is a slim chance of solving the problem at once, if you're lucky. That's about how you can explain it.

Addiction is not a joke , whenever someone loses and keep chasing it, then it’s addiction, something in them keeps telling them their is still hope play the next one and that is how you end up wasting all your money still no win , the moment there is no self discipline and control over gambling is the worst thing that can happen to anyone,it’s actually good to have positive mindset towards winning but once you make an attempt 2 or more and no win , the best is to rest rather than chasing your loses , These has lead so many to worst situations.

Even non-addicted gamblers still believe that there's a big ray of hope waiting in the end that could make them win big and recover all their previous losses. Losing is part of gambling, as much as winning back all they have lost.

The only difference is that, gambling addicts have a closed mindset. They don't entertain losses while chasing for bigger wins, until they unconsciously bet all their resources believing that everything will be alright in the end, and wake up seeing the reality that they have lose everything because of their too much confidence on the way they gamble on their bets.

Well said mate. Gambling addicts do not gamble only to lose, but they have this high assurance that they will definitely win in the end. Not because it's the right thing to do, but because they think that's how gambling works.

Often times, losses are visible in gambling. But if you become emotionally invested in supporting your ego's delusions, all because you believe gambling is all about wins and profits, and losses make you a weak gambler, so definitely you have to keep betting until you get to satisfy your ego's desire.

Lastly, gambling addicts see themselves always winning, never losing, which is very impossible regarding how the nature of gambling works.

if anything it is overconfidence, not weak mind

they are not doubting themselves which is what is wrong because they are so confident in their own skills or belief that they choose to ignore statistics which are supposed to be more accurate

Well if you know more things about gamblers; they are always optimistic hopeful and knowing that the more gamble the more possibility to break into the house, and they also have this mindsets that their winning time could be around the corner and they could win at that they don't places any bet that is why most people gets easily addicted to gambling if they don't making their proper research it before dip into more as thus.
Most people also have lose a lot money while gambling so they wouldn't want to quit gambling until they have already recovered what they had lost.

This is all about mentality and they don't want to consider whether it is right or not, all they do is to make sure that their own goals are achieved, after already been in loss that they couldn't have been free from it, you can find a number of gamblers thinking in an unrealistic manners like this, forgetting about what is expected of them to believe about the reality in gambling and why they should see it for being entertained, instead of chasing after loss.

It is the infatuation they have in their minds that makes them believe that and they have the taught of wining the game to.make up for their losses.  This infatuated taughts would compell them to play and play even when they are continously loosing.  More reason why someone will.run into misery because of bets that he has entangled himself on..

This could happen to any gambler without an exemption, but the difference is that we let go easily than each other. Some gamblers could say their next bet could recover their former losses, but after losing again, they might just call it a day. But many gamblers will not do so because they could either be daring, less experienced, or are just desperate and reckless. So, for me, this could be attributed to 1. The mind and 2. Experience.

Most people gamble because they desire to win. Some people are unable to accept the inevitable outcome of losing. This inability to accept defeat leads to the belief and self-confidence that they will eventually get lucky and recoup their losses.
Furthermore, their belief that winning is a given also drives them to believe they can turn things around. It's actually simple they believe they'll get lucky, but things don't go as they hoped.

You are considering them addicted, and an addicted person won't take the right decision. Because an addicted person's brain can't focus on good things; he only focuses on doing what the brain motivates. You can see how drug addicts act; they think taking drugs is a better option for them, but they can't realise the harmful side of the drugs. Like gamblers when they become addicted, he thinks he will win the next game, and with that hope, they continue to gamble even though they have been losing.

If someone really becomes addicted to gambling, then he should have a strong guide to turn him into a professional gambler. Though it's not an easy task, it is possible. Most probably family members have to control him and explain the situation slowly. Because to win they have been losing a lot that affects their family unless he is a billionaire. Even if they continued losing once a day, billionaires would turn into poor people. So an addicted person really needs help from someone else to realise the situation.

Those gambling addicts believe they can win back losses. They want their money back but they don't think about the risks. They will regret it if they see their money reduced a lot but that will not stop them from playing.

We must have control over gambling so we don't drag ourselves deeper into gambling and realize that losing money in gambling can happen anytime. The more we try to win back losses, the more we can lose money.

We must be wise with our gambling activities so we don't have to think about getting our money back. It is difficult and we don't have much chance of getting back.

Because it's possible but the question is on what chances are?

Many gamblers fall into the gambler's mentality, where some believe past losses increase their chances of winning next, even though every bet is independent, this is where martingale strategy comes.
Add the emotions of wanting to recover those losses fast, and it creates a false confidence that they can win it back, even when the odds are already against them.

You can not talk realism in to an addict because this is particularly what addiction is.  They do not have to think with any sense in order to be addicted.  They are like zombies, or like a song on repeat.  And even if they KNOW their life is falling apart, they do not have the mental control over the situation so they only end up in deeper trouble.

That is the motivation that keeps them continuing to gamble. Addicts will bet until they run out, because they truly believe that their luck might come on the last bet. If it weren't like that, maybe no gambling addict would ruin their finances. Every gambler surely hopes to win. But what distinguishes a gambling addict is their belief in keeping betting until they win.

Chasing losses is one of the characteristics of a gamble addict. Once you don’t know when to call it a day and go home then the addiction comes in with so much stress, pressure and anxiety. At this point you just want to recover your capital, the gamble addict isn’t interested for the profit again, all he wants at this point is to recover his capital at all cost and that’s one of the things that gives them the mindset to believe they can win back their loses and in the process of chasing the losses they end up loosing more and in some cases they manage to recover their capital, and even at that point most of the gamble addicts won’t still call it a day.

Very low. The HE keeps compounding every time you bet. But the main thing here is dopamine chasing, apart from the fact that anyone who has managed to reverse their losses at some point tries to do the same thing again, which most of the time they won't be able to do.

That’s the thing, once someone gets to that stage where they are chasing losses, it is no longer about the game again, it is the addiction talking..  The mind starts lying to you, telling you that one more try will fix everything, meanwhile that is the same thing dragging the person deeper.  It’s like a cycle that feeds itself.. and it doesn’t just happens to addicts alone but gambling, thats the step that lead to addiction..

The sad part is sometimes people don not even realize when they cross that line. They think they are being positive or confident, but it is best knowing when to stop..  Because if you have already tried two, three times and nothing is working, the truth is the odds have not changed, you’re just convincing yourself they did…

Am not surprised that an addicted gambler will aways have The mindset of winning back every of his lost game even when their is little or no possibility of winning them back , however I know you weren't expecting an addicted gambler to always be in his best frame of mind when gambling because all he is after at every point in time is to get back his lost funds regardless the risk of losing more.

Furthermore, that why it is always advisable not to be too greedy when gambling because the consequences can be too heavy,  just expect less while you stake what you can afford to lose and you see your self doing just fine.

Gamblers are not forced to keep coming back but the thrill to win money is what keeps them around, the greed to keep making money is why they always come back so I wouldn't really blame the casinos for keeping gambler addicted. They always warm people to gamble responsibly so so anyone who fall out of way and becomes an addict has his/her self to blame. It's true when money is involved it's easy to trigger one's emotions especially when you are gambling with desperation to win or get back your losses. That's why disciple is very important in gambling, be disciplined to control your emotions, be disciplined to always gamble with money you can afford to lose and to some extent you will be able to avoid addiction.

They problem with addiction is that even after chasing losses and continous gambling the money won at the end is still channeled back to gambling again so what's actually the benefit of it.

The reason why some people continue gambling, even when they experience losses lot is hope. As a gambler, there is always hope that maybe your next bet will be the lucky one. In cases of addicted gamblers, they often lose control when they are gambling, so their hope is always at the highest level that they will win and about to recover there loses. This hope keeps them trying and thinking that maybe they will win.

I am not an addicted person, but it has happened to me before. There was a day I went to a casino shop and my aim was to gamble with a little amount. But when I got there and started gambling, I lost the money I had budgeted for the bet. It was time for me to go back home, but I stayed to observe something. The rest of the people who were gambling were just winning back to back. That was how I started feeling like maybe I should try my luck again, as my hope was increasing that I would win and get back the money I lost. That was how I started gambling again and continued losing, but still, I kept hoping that I would win until I eventually emptied my account.

Going for a long break helps the player to have closer control over the recurring impulse to wager more. Nothing would have a better effect like delaying the choice of repeating a bet right after losing. Forging ahead would only yield no form of compensation.

This is what some gamblers don't understand. They think that forging ahead is the best way to go about their losses. Unknown, to them that it's a trap to more losses. No matter how hard you try to win back your losses, the opposite will be the case. Taking a break will save the day.

I will say one thing here from my personal opinion that strategy or skill is not useful in gambling but in many cases we will see people who say that they have been successful in the strategy they have gambled with. But here my personal opinion is that they did not win because of strategy or skill, rather, they won because of their luck, just coincidentally, these two are connected so we can call this a coincidental incident.

This is always the thinking of an addicted gambler, they chase after losses and does not know the right time to exit from gambling. Trying to recover your looses will make you loose more money, and even if you have recovered losses before, this doesn't happen often, and however, it is better to be conscious of yourself while gambling.

As a gambler, have your budgets and don't exceed it, be very concious enough to know the right time to exit  your gambling and don't try to loose everything.

If we could read gambling addiction story we can hear almost same statement that they really want to win more while playing, but once they lose they start to chase to recover back their losses. After they made this situation to happen those addicted gamblers think that they are now in breakeven and want to chase for more win again until everything messed up.

That repetitive cycle is hard to get out since if they are already in that situation for sure that its hard for them to gain something because they will end up blowing up all their capital.

Yes, it is.

Today we live in a world, where influencers promote luxury life. Poor man have opportunities to watch such videos, but don`t have enough brains to understand how it works. They ought to decrease expenses, improve themselves, increase their life level step by step, but the want to become rich in a moment. As the result they try to find easy money. And think that gambling is what they need. But they not good enough to calculate chances and as result they think that it was just lose streak and they will break it soon(or something about it). All of us know the result.

People addicted to gambling don't gamble to chase losses; they gamble because they can no longer stop. It's a mental illness they have. You and anyone else can test this; see how a person addicted to gambling acts. They will gamble every day as long as they have money and will only stop when they lose everything. And if tomorrow they have more money to gamble with and are lucky enough to win 100 times more than they've already lost, they will be in profit. If they were a normal person, they would have stopped gambling forever, but because they are ill, addicted, they will continue gambling all day, all day the next day, every day, all day until they lose all their money. They are not chasing losses, but rather gambling because they can't stop gambling. That's why addiction is considered an illness.

That's related I mean greed leads a gambler to addiction as most of the time instead of being wise and contented with the amount that you earn, then quit and enjoy most gambler push their luck and try to play more then lose everything back, from that point they believe that they already made it before keep trying will let them do it again.

Addicted gambler only think about how to continue even they already got  the chance of recovering their loss money, they'll push for more and will try to add some earnings.

Yes, Addicted cannot think normally, they are always running to win money as long as they have money, they do not believe that gambling has turned into an addiction, that the decisions they are making about gambling are all right. They bet repeatedly to get back the money they lost in the past, they believe that even if they do not win once, they will be able to win more money next time. Basically, by betting to get back the money they lost in gambling, the risk of losing money increases manifold and there is no self-control over themselves, as a result, gambling gradually turns into an addiction and at the end of the day, all the money they have is lost.

Whenever you are in the realm of gambling, anything is possible due to the odds present on both the house and the player. Given that money comes and goes inside a gambling establishment, it goes both ways that you can easily win and lose money at the same time.

Now I am pretty sure you have experienced this to yourself OP. You've just won a huge amount of money and you tried your luck once again by betting. Most often than not, you lost your bet and the initial reaction that you would do is to recover or "win back" your losses by attempting once again. Now when you see the big picture, everything is a cycle- cycle of winning and losing.


I agree with what you mentioned.

Along with the wins that we experience is the feeling of ecstasy or dopamine. That boost of adrenaline is what most gamblers chase- the feeling of being behind and suddenly winning huge amounts of money in the end.

If someone has been playing for a long time and is still actively playing, they believe that a win that will recoup the money they've spent will eventually come their way.

For example, in their playing log, they record the amount they've deposited each time they play. When they hit a jackpot, they match the amount they've spent with the amount they won in the jackpot. If they suffer a small loss, they might continue the same behavior, leading them to believe it's not their turn yet.

One of my friends, more precisely a senior at my workplace, did exactly what I've described above. Now he's stopped, having concluded that he's lost.

One thing that makes the whole thing so dangerous is that some people don’t really see the addiction forming. They just feel that’s they’re only being persistent and that it’s just their usual chase, but they fail to understand that anything that was just usually today could become an addiction tomorrow if done consistently. Today giving it one more try could just be a normal decision they made, but when they keep giving it one more try every single day, it forms into a habit that becomes difficult to stop, at that point, they have already crossed from thrill and fun into compulsion. Even when they know they’re meant to step back, they still see themselves running running forward until there’s totally nothing left to chase.

The third one is definitely one of the most evident reasons why people believe that they can recover what they have lost in gambling, because they are not ready to accept the loss, and there is also a reason for this. When you consider gambling a way for you to earn money, then you will be like these people who aren't ready to accept defeat because they consider their bankroll as a capital and they think if they lose this money, they won't have anything to make money with, so they try their best to not lose and when they, they try recovering it.

History is the proof that no one in gambling has ever been successful in recovering their losses every time. You try once, you might succeed, you try again, you might succeed again, but that isn't going to happen every time if you don't stop and keep gambling and losing, and very soon, a loss streak during the recovery will take whatever you have, and then you won't have anything other than your brain full of regrets.

Yes, that's what I mean, actually, a winning or losing situation can make a gambler keep coming back to play, the reasons are twofold: they come back to play because of the confidence they have (usually this confidence arises after successfully getting a previous win) or because of the intention to take revenge for the loss they experienced.


It is certain that they are already trapped in the addiction phase, therefore it is mandatory for anyone to first do thorough research about what and how the activity they will face, such as gambling, is actually like, because in my opinion, by thinking rationally, they should not put their faith in any way or method to produce victory because there is no way whatsoever.

I believe chasing losses comes from a place of emotional pressure.This is the false belief that past losses increase the chances of winning in the future.Gamblers can stop the cycle and regain control but the idea of "I'm close,next time will be different.” pushes them into losing more money and keeps them gambling.

A lot of things can the reason why addicted gambler believe they can win back losses this are,
Being frustrated : anger of previous losses can leave them with conclusion that if they loss let it be which may result to winning.
Excessive confidence: believed they are familiar with the system.
Addiction: having the feelings that for them to loss there luck will shine some day with more effort.

This is very simple to answer because the gambler believes if he tries again he/she might be lucky to win so as to cover the losses encountered through the day or other days, as a gambler before you become a winner you have to be consistent in betting and staking games. if you back out due to few losses then I bet you winning will never come your way so for you to win continue playing till luck shines back at you.

Talking about statistical odds, no odds goes against a gambler I have seen cases where same odds favour another person, this is as a result of predictions, gambler can predict a win against the odds given while the other person predicts a lose so in this case one out of the two gamblers must benefit from the odd, it all depends on our choices and predictions. if we were to decide not to play again because we lose I don't think there would've been any gambler but because we have the mindset that the next game might favor us we keep playing hoping to recover the ones loss.

Gambling addicts cannot quit gambling despite losing repeatedly because they think they can change their fate. This blind faith is formed in them over time. And since the person is addicted to it, their thinking about gambling changes. Even though they know that the situation is not in their favor, they cannot stop themselves. Because the human brain is reluctant to accept defeat. In addition, losing bets deeply hurt the emotions of the person. As a result, they continue to play more to recover the loss and gain more. But due to the psychological trauma of losing, they lose control over themselves and play recklessly. Another thing is that in gambling, people remember winning more than losing, so even if a person loses ten times, he remembers winning once well and continues to play. By the time they realize that they are harming themselves, it is too late because the gambling addiction has completely subdued them.

In my opinion, there can be two reasons for that, it's either they are addicted to gambling or they must have gambled and lost the money that doesn't belong to them and because the money doesn't belong to them, they will be chasing after the lose so that they can win back the money. Although in the case of gambling with the money that does not belong to them, the gambler could be the owner of the money but it was never intended for gambling but since they could not resist using it, they would fight to win back their lose.

Whether it's for the winnings that he wants to get on his bet purely because he wants to win big or to get the money back that he has lost in gambling, in the end the goal is the same, namely winning, those who have experienced it will definitely keep coming back because there is a positive value as you said on his confidence, previous wins whether big or small can be a hope that they can win the gambling they do, or return what they have lost, although it sounds different but in my opinion it's almost the same.

There is always hope portrayed in every bet or gamble made, that's why gamblers always return to the casino to try their luck.

Because that is what will be considered as encouragement for them and nothing else because in the end, this situation cannot be changed.
They are always optimistic about gambling even though they know it is a mistake but they will never feel concerned that the most important thing in this case is that they can create some beliefs that can be considered supportive for their addiction.

Not all of them are like that, it's just that the average gambler who is too addicted to his gambling activities will definitely do the same thing where they will say themselves as much as possible or consider today's defeat as bad luck and when they play the next time they will get a win.

I think it’s very simple. I spend $2 everyday on a powerball ticket, if I ever hit the top jackpot I’ll win back all my losses. If I get the second top prize I still win.

It depends on what you are betting on.

If you are down $$$$ and are betting $ trying to win it back I don’t see a point. By definition gambling you will lose over time

People addicted to casinos believe that they will get some big win to get back their lost money but at the end of the day they do not get that win. They run after gambling as if they will get back all their money. Even after losing repeatedly, they cannot control themselves and go back to gambling and come out with a kind of disappointment. You have to understand where to stop and where to start. If you had controlled yourself while gambling then such a problem would not have arisen. People addicted to gambling can never think of coming back. They think that they can win in a moment and create a good position. But such an opportunity is given to very few people.

Possible of having a wrong mindset.

We all have an idea that it's a common thing that most gamblers would like to chase their losses and that's the only way for them to have a satisfying feeling before they stop.

Lack of will power is mostly applied to those who would to stop gambling addiction and so, that might be a factor why they keep on trying to chase their losses and believe they'll recover all.

Not being okay with losing money is the best reason I can come up with too. Gamblers fallacy is a thing and it is what you exactly talk about, there is nothing that can make it change that and should not be all that easy to handle.

I think the reason why we are dealing with people who think that may change is because they do not know math very well. Unfortunately in our world most of the kids graduate without learning much about math and barely getting by, most kids say that is the hardest class.

Reality is, if you are playing a 50% chance to win game, and you lose 10 times in a row, the 11th is still 50% like all other 10 before, it doesn't suddenly make it change, and yet for some reason people think it changes when they lose.

Naturally, if someone is truly addicted to gambling, they don’t think about anything else except recovering their losses. The word 'loss' doesn’t resonate with gambling addicts; instead, what’s always on their mind is the hope of winning when they return to playing, and this is what I believe.

But if they only had discipline and control over themselves, they would surely not return because they would already know they’ve lost and wouldn’t think about possibly recovering their losses if they lose again. Instead, they would just come back another day or opportunity.

The logic is this: they have lost so badly at gambling that they are forced to sell everything and borrow money to cover their losses. They have lost their possessions and assets, and are now burdened with debt due to their gambling addiction. So how is it possible that, despite all the losses and suffering they have experienced, they still believe they can win enough to cover their losses?

Clearly, this is not “confidence.” It is desperation. They realize that if they continue gambling, it will only worsen their situation, but in their desperation, they continue gambling in the hope of winning big, because they have no other way to get money to cover their losses and pay off their gambling debts. They have no other choice but to continue gambling.

well I haven't been in that stage so I have no clue, I think those who have been in that stage before would explain more better. But I must say that your question is indeed a very nice one because sometimes I also think about it, how can you Loss like 1m and still hoping to get it back, How is that even possible? Because I know that instead of recovering you will still loss more and sometimes I wonder how much a gambler would use as his stake that would get him 1m in a single bet and who knows how many attempt they would make before they can be lucky to win.so to avoid losing what we can't afford or an amount that we can't let go so easily it is advised to always apply self control.

Although the loss at gambling should be an indication to quit, in most cases, it is a motivating factor to gamble again. Our recovery process which is driven by a desire to win would only result in more losses. We should find it easier to quit on the condition that we are able to control ourselves and we know that the round is not always a method of recovering losses. Rational thoughts are what are required to perceive this reality without being caught up in the illusion of winning.

Which is most likely push them to keep trying thinking that they'll gonna break the code and they'll become unstoppable in terms of keep on winning, that leads to addiction, as the more you attempt to win or to recover the more chance that you'll experience failures, that's adds up with your desired to push for more and make things possible, but the sad truth you become addicted without noticing how you treat your gambling participations.

That could be the case, but it could also be a situation where the gambler is looking for a way to double what they have in hand due to the money not being enough for what they plan to do with it, and in the process of trying to double it, they end up losing the money, and since the money lost is so important to them, they will keep on trying their best with the hope of finally winning it back even if it keeps on getting harder in each leg they play.

And they're very good with words of self motivation to backup and make you try to see reasons with them why it's possible that they can recover their losses. An addicted gambler will tell you that the word "impossible" is not in his dictionary and it's just for him not to give up because it's only when he gives up that he has really lost. Such mentality would seem so absurd for some of us that ain't compulsive gamblers but for the compulsive it's not.

"Nothing is impossible" is a deep one for them. Convincing themselves that they could do it and walking around with such a mentality, such a type of gambler, it will be hard before you talk them out of their gambling style. You know that situation where you try to talk someone out of what you think is bad, but they turn out to start calling you names, like, "Who is against their progress?" Any gambler who doesn't see anything wrong with chasing their losses can do just that.

The thought that anything can be done even when that entails huge losses does not help people clearly realise the dangers. Once such mentality has taken rest even advice or warnings may be seen as barriers. In order to convince them to quit gambling, it is necessary to be more careful and to get a deeper insight into their wish to recover their money. Lacking self-reality they will be engaged in a never-ending cycle.

Seriously I don’t know why addicted gamblers are always so confident that they will be able to win back there losses. If you know you really good at gambling, then you won’t have lost the money which you lost right from the beginning. If you are a gambler, and you losing, just accept the loss and move on, trying to recover your losses will make you end up losing money. As a gambler, if you are in rush to make money, you going to end up losing money at the end.