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941  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: February 01, 2024, 03:10:51 PM
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both have played their missing games and won as well. It is time for Real Madrid to do the same tonight. Their opponent is Getafe. This shouldn't technically be a very difficult work for Real Madrid. Their previous match at Santiago Bernabeu ended by a 2-1 victory. Even there Real Madrid didn't win by a big goal gap.

Getting three points is the most important thing at the end of the day maybe. But I would love to see a more convincing win this time. Getting this win is important to take back the lead and get 2 points ahead of Girona. I expect a clear win from Real Madrid.  Smiley
On paper Real Madrid should be able to win this match, Getafe is not the favorite club, they are in the middle of the table with inconsistent performances. It would be a shame if Real Madrid had to end this match without a win with all the advantages on their paper.
Real Madrid must focus, because Getafe can anticipate and I'm sure they will try to make their defense more solid than usual. I think Getafe's main focus will also be trying to hold on to a draw, and if they are lucky they will try to tackle and beat Real Madrid in this mtch.
They have to win, because with a win they will be able to overtake Girona who are above them and become 2 points ahead in the standings table. They also have to maintain their winning streak that they created in La Liga.
942  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: February 01, 2024, 02:49:04 PM

Fiorentina lost to Inter after failing to capitalize on a penalty. Although Fiorentina lost against Inter, they were applauded for their performance. They are a team that fought really well. Jonathan Ikone is suspended for Fiorentina, but his contribution to the team in terms of goals is low this season and I think Fiorentina will play a pressing game against Lecce and Lecce will resist. Lecce can use the home field advantage but it will only be enough for a draw.
In appearance, Fiorentina did not disappoint, they could keep up with the game from Inter Milan, it's just that I saw them unlucky in this match so they had to lose and let Inter Milan go home with 3 full points. Lautaro Martinez's goal was the only goal scored in this match. throughout the match, the two clubs actually played with balanced intensity and even in possession of the ball Fiorentina was superior to Inter Milan.
Naturally, the supporters gave them appreciation even though they had to lose. I think in football it's not always about winning that makes supporters happy. Indeed, victory is something that will be very pleasant, but if they lose but their game is very good, then it will also be able to at least please the supporters even though the score they have to admit the opponent as the winner.
943  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do you believe visiting a seer or spiritual house could make you win a game? on: February 01, 2024, 10:43:28 AM
Any gambler that visit any seer or spiritual home in a bid to win a jackpot or win bets is effort in futility because the owner of the magic wand would have used it to hit many jackpots and win bets unfortunately some gamblers are so blinded that they think such a spiritual wand exist until after paying heavily to get one and ended up losing their bets before they realized that it's not working, in a related issue some gamblers also believe in getting lottery numbers from mentally unstable people they thinks that those numbers obtained are sure banker yet loss their hard earned money, Personally I don't believe any spiritual things can create a fortune for anybody everything is based on luck in life.

Haha well you've said something that was on my mind about this idea, however the idea of visiting a fortune teller or spiritual house is really absurd and it's too ridiculous, if indeed it can be used to win a big jakcpot then as you said that magic wand users will definitely be the first to take advantage of the situation to benefit themselves, but so far I've never heard of some of the fortune tellers becoming billionaires lol. Yeah I also don't see why some gamblers seem to be so blind and hard to open their eyes by thinking rationally in addressing and responding to what gambling is really about, they should really allocate some time to reflect and think about this.

However this idea is just a waste of money and time, the fact is that you will only spend money twice by paying for a spiritual house and then put money on gambling, if you don't believe it then go ahead, because in the end the facts will slap you that all the actions of the idea will be futile, on the other hand it is clear as you said that however gambling always depends on how lucky you are at the time of running the session.
944  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Pay off DEBT by do Gambling? think again before you loss more on: February 01, 2024, 10:22:36 AM
I think it is not uncommon for people to come and engage in gambling with the initial intentions and goals like your friend who gambled with the aim of winning to pay off debts, however this is a wrong and stupid mindset. Gambling is always nothing more than a game of probability or profit - profit that does not have any certainty at the end of the session especially on winning, everything there is nothing more than a "possibility" and this is the reason why it is absolutely not recommended for anyone to put goals and hopes that lead to earning in gambling, none other than because the risks that are there are far unbalanced in the sense that it is very large which actually makes you experience a worse situation.

For those who come with the aim of winning I am sure that they are too focused on winning so as to ignore or rule out the possibility of risk which is clearly always inseparable in gambling, after all gambling is always about the possibility of two things at the end of the session namely winning or losing, so of course as I said above that it is a ridiculous decision if someone comes with the hope of winning especially with the aim and intention of paying off debt. However, gambling is not a solution to any problem, especially debt, because the risks involved simply do not allow a person to realize their wishes.

that's true, in fact I think many people are like this, they take the initiative to double their money in gambling so that they can have enough to pay off the debt they have, and as you said, this is indeed wrong thinking and more precisely maybe it is stupid, because legally gambling, winnings cannot be obtained according to desire, so when they need money for anything it doesn't mean they have to double it on gambling because that is the wrong action. and perhaps they hope that gambling can solve all their problems.

The habit of gamblers is to ignore and ignore the risks that exist, they tend not to look at losses and risks, but it could also be that they are aware of the risks in gambling, but they can still cover these risks with the belief they have about the big win that will come. got it. I agree with you, gambling is not the solution to all the problems in life related to finances, this is just a paid game and with winnings you can only get a bonus but it is not certain.

Yes because after all gambling is not an alternative to solving other problems unless it is just for fun to overcome boredom when you have free time and some responsible gamblers have this approach which is more advisable, but if you are thinking of using gambling as an alternative to solving the problem of "lack of money" then obviously gambling is not the place to solve this and instead this will be a place that will make you experience new problems in addition to your debt problems in real life. You have also said that one of the reasons it makes no sense is because gambling does not provide any certainty or guarantee to any gambler regarding the outcome at the end of the session.

Yes that's right, the urgency factor makes them seem to override the important aspect of gambling such as "possible risk", on the other hand all this is because of the hope factor that makes the confidence grow by itself that leads to victory. Never mind, after all gambling should be fun and not miserable, solving financial problems by making gambling an alternative is like you are trying to dig a hole but to bury yourself.
945  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Responsible Gambling Practices Most People Ignore and Sleep on on: February 01, 2024, 09:58:48 AM
We always preached about responsible gambling practices but yet people are still getting addicted to gambling, some are turning into chronic gambling where it could be too hard for them come out of that messed they put themselves into, if only some gamblers can adhered to all the things narrated here then it could be very hard for them to becomes more addicted.
Whenever a gambler fails to understand and follows the principle of gambling then addiction is inevitable.

The world is full of differences, everyone is different and every person's wishes will also be different and this is what makes people, especially those who are addicted to gambling, not easy to overcome, especially if it is just a suggestion, because they will assume that what you say is different from what they want even though basically if you review their wishes are very unreasonable, and also on the other hand most people come with a wrong understanding of gambling so that this makes them enter the addiction phase, like trapping themselves unconsciously because of the encouragement of the wrong approach based on a skewed understanding. We can see that there are also some gamblers who are still fine even though they have been involved for a long time, the point is that they have the right understanding of gambling so that it makes them avoid the possibility of addiction.
946  Other / Off-topic / Re: Before you start gambling, do some research first on: February 01, 2024, 09:37:44 AM

Of course, in anything and everything you do for example in real life if it is done excessively it will be synonymous with results that are usually not good or even disappointing, especially if this is applied to gambling activities which in fact have absolutely no certainty and guarantee of anything at the end of the session, You will end up with two possibilities of winning or losing, it is really unknowable and this is the reason why it is really not recommended to overdo it in gambling, the worry is when you cannot accept the fact of losing and of course it can make you emotional and in the end gamble impulsively and end up with addiction. Another thing as I said above that addiction is the worst situation that exists in gambling, you can get into this situation unconsciously through emotional scenarios that take control of yourself in certain situations especially when you are on a losing streak due to overaction.

You have confirmed my statement above, so to be honest I really don't understand what some people say about not disputing or even advising the elderly to spend their retirement by engaging in gambling activities, as I said above that gambling is absolutely regardless of age, We are sentient beings in the sense that we are easily influenced by things, especially things that we cannot accept and that means that no matter if you are an elderly person if you are not a responsible enough gambler by nature then it is clear that eventually you will be able to enter the addiction phase unconsciously because gambling involves expectations which also means that when you put your hopes on winning then it is usually difficult to ignore the situation of losing which in turn makes a person more emotional and gamble with the aim of returning something that has been lost. It is a fact that addiction is a difficult problem to overcome, it is a disease that lies in one's mind and this is the reason why I previously said that addiction can only be overcome with the awareness and desire of the gambler himself.

The end of gambling is indeed two wins or losses, but in my opinion these two things are not factors that will definitely make them stop gambling, they may continue to gamble when they lose because it will make them curious, and even if they win only a few people can cash in on the winnings, most of them are addicted and produce them so they continue gambling. and with this it is tantamount to gambling excessively.

It's true, everyone will be easily influenced especially when it comes to profit or money, then everyone will certainly be easily influenced or tempted. because gambling involves profit even though it is not certain that it will be easily obtained but many people have been influenced by gambling so that they experience many losses. returning something that has been lost is just a silly thought especially if this happens in gambling, because it is clear that in gambling the chances of winning are very slim so there is no way they can return the money that has been lost for sure. If you're going to do gambling, you should be able to see all the bad effects if you can't control yourself properly. unless you really want to experience destruction in life then gambling excessively is one of the effective ways to do it, it's just that I don't think it's possible for anyone to want their life to be destroyed on purpose.

Of course, because there is one factor that makes them not want to stop gambling, namely "winning opportunities", this is what makes it difficult for a gambler to get out of his gambling activities, especially if the person is already addicted, as I said earlier that there is a hope factor that they put on winning opportunities, which means that this continues to encourage and encourage them to continue gambling until they get what they want, But what must be known is that the name "desire" or lust will never have the word "finish / end" which means they will never know and will never find the end of their gambling journey because there is no consistent word in winning to get a lot of money, which means they will only rotate in two results, namely today winning and tomorrow losing and losing becomes something that makes them even more curious, always like that without a time limit that is not determined, so the point is only they themselves can decide about when they have to stop.

Money is one of the most important things in life and everyone who lives needs money to support their lives and this is quite a realistic reason why many people end up addicted to it, they can't ignore a place that gives them the opportunity to earn money, but the problem is that people misunderstand how gambling works, after all it is always nothing more than a "chance" which means it has absolutely no certainty to become a reality unless they are really lucky. On the other hand as you said that in gambling the winning percentage is much smaller which means that losing can be more dominating and in the end for someone who is irresponsible they will get stuck in the cycle of "gambling to get back something that was lost", I have one friend who gambled with a budget of about $3 and he was one of those gamblers who could not accept the reality of losing which in the end the next time he thought of spending his entire salary of approximately $200 and ended up regretting it. this is the danger when you intend to get back something that was lost in gambling, however being a responsible gambler is more recommended.
947  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: When I'm emotional, I LOSS! on: February 01, 2024, 09:07:11 AM
If you not control your emotion you will loss in gambling it is guaranteed. if you want to control your emotion then you have to set a gambling budget as a fixed limitation. because if you gamble more you will loss/profit more and You will be more attracted to gambling and it will become your addiction so always be careful about this. and put a limit on gambling, you have to control your emotions. then you will get a better gambling experience
Not everyone can control their emotions in gambling. People think that there is a lot of money to be made from gambling for which their emotions are not under control. As a result many gamblers win small amount of money then he becomes more greedy and emotional which makes him more addicted to gambling. Many times people end up losing more than winning due to excessive gambling addiction. All of us should set a gambling budget according to certain limits. So that we do not get into any trouble even after losing the gamble.

Sometimes in anything that they should still be able to control themselves like in activities or things in real life they still can't put aside their emotional nature especially for people who are easily influenced or provoked, well especially in gambling which in fact can stimulate our brains and minds because of the many temptations that are there but without any certainty about the final result. which in the end when they fail to get what they want like a win then obviously emotions will mostly be something that plays a role in such situations, as you said that this actually triggers a large number of defeats because of uncontrollable emotions,  which in the end when they fail to get what they want such as victory then obviously emotions will mostly be something that plays a role in such situations, as you said that this even triggers large amounts of defeat because of uncontrollable emotions.

This is the danger if someone does not have a proper understanding of gambling, they assume that making money there is easy but they do not see from various sides especially from the negative impact, after all they should think or look for many references from other sources about "whether there are people who get rich by gambling" I am sure all the answers they managed to find from various sources will say "NO" and this can be a strong reason and also at the same time a thing that can be taken into consideration before finally regretting being late.
948  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 31, 2024, 05:32:45 PM
Hoffenheim have not won their last 5 matches. Their last win was at 08 December 2023 (matchday 14) against Bochum. And the matchdays before is was not good either. Before that, they had their last won at 28 October 2023 (matchday 9) against Stuttgart. They certainly expected more. So coach Pellegrino Matarazzos performance is now viewed very critical. The next game is against Woflsburg. Wolfsburg had also expected more and are now already 9 points behind the international places. And more was also expected from Nico Kovac. The coach of the losing team will be criticised even more and may be sacked soon.

I think Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim at this moment both not have impressive results but yes, at least the reality is that Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg can still compete in the middle of the Bundesliga standings and that's not bad at all. Because yes, basically Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg not have the quality to be able to compete strongly in the top zone in the Bundesliga standings so I think the results they have at the moment are still considered fine. Therefore, I think it would not be right if they fired their coach because yes, the results they have had so far this season are still considered good and not bad at all because they have not fallen into the relegation zone.
Even though they are 4 places apart, in terms of points they are actually close. The tight competition in the middle of the standings makes them try hard to be in a better position. Both of them are in the same situation this season, so in their meeting it will be difficult to predict who will be the winner later.
This match will see Wlofsburg as hosts, although Hoffenheim also has a chance to beat the hosts. I can't predict this match easily, because as I said at the beginning, their quality is actually not that different. So it is very likely that they will end the match by sharing points.
In the mid-table, the competition looks very interesting with the points gap between the clubs being so close.
949  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: January 31, 2024, 05:15:16 PM
I can't wait to watch the match between the leader of the standings and the runner-up in the temporary standings, Inter Milan vs Juventus. Yes, that is the match I am looking forward to this week, the meeting between the two will be very interesting to compete for a better place than now.
It is clear that for Inter Milan a win will take them away from Juventus' pursuit, while a win for Juventus will bring them closer to Inter Milan and even shift Inter Milan at least before they carry out their postponed match. Both clubs have the opportunity to beat each other, be it Inter Milan or Juventus. A draw is also very wide open in this match. Will a draw actually happen?
950  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: January 31, 2024, 04:53:24 PM
After suffering a painful defeat the previous week when they were defeated by Villarreal with a score of 3-5, this week Barcelona will host Osasuna who is ranked 12th in the temporary standings. Statistically Osasuna is no better than Barcelona, but I have deep concerns about them, especially in defence. This season, this point still has many weaknesses which in the end can be exploited by opponents to beat them. Last week's defeat will definitely be a heavy pressure for them, which is precisely the pressure that will probably make it difficult for them to give their best in this match.
Osasuna must have made a strategy based on Barcelona's weaknesses this season, if they succeed in implementing that strategy I won't be surprised when Barcelona loses again in this match.
951  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: January 31, 2024, 04:29:41 PM
Mikel Arteta's squad has developed rapidly since last season.
Their financial resources have allowed them to buy the best players at the highest level.
Arsenal are more mature and solid now, but Arsenal have still conceded a silly goal. That has to stop.
Porto themselves are used to playing in this competition because they play in the Champions League every year and are known as a team that can often spring a surprise in the Champions League.
And yeah, this game will be very competitive, and all the fans will enjoy every moment.
From what has been seen this season, it is true that Arsenal is more solid than last season in terms of strength, but I also agree with what you say that Arsenal must be able to handle conceding ridiculous goals in every important match. And in the Champions League, all rounds must always be considered important by any team if they still have the desire to get the Champions League trophy this season so that the match is quite likely to be very competitive.
In the Champions League they must be able to minimize mistakes as small as possible, because the risk is that they will be eliminated. In the Premier League, maybe they can still improve in the next match, because they have more matches there, but here if they make a mistake they can be eliminated at any time, and it could be in this round.
Overall, each season they look more mature, but this is not without shortcomings and weaknesses, which they must correct as soon as possible. Last season they also experienced a situation where they had to be removed from the championship competition because they were declining. This season they also showed the same signs. Maybe they still need time, but I think they should be able to learn from previous experiences.
952  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 31, 2024, 03:59:53 PM
Tonight game will be a tough game that will make many people to lost their bet because Chelsea will do something they have never done before since the beginning of this tournament and, this is the second leg and Chelsea will not allow what happened in the first leg to happen in this second leg.

 Liverpool will still miss this trophy  again this season because this game will prove to people that they are not capable yet to win the trophy and Arsenal will use this opportunity to return back to the first position if Liverpool loose to Chelsea.
Missing out of the league title, we know the teams that are responsible for this actions, all fingers pointing to Arsenal because they appeared to be competent but they don't possess good winning odds. Chelsea looking forward to enter crucial position this season. Tonight is the night we all have been patiently waiting for. We witnessed a situation where the best team wins, the winning points can go to any of these teams. The first leg ended in a draw tie at Stamford Bridge but this second leg comes with different odds because Liverpool becomes the hosts and will be hosting the Blues at Anfield this time around.
Chelsea are in pretty good shape, they had 3 consecutive wins previously and that will add to their mentality in this difficult match. Liverpool also won't want to lose points when they host Chelsea, they will definitely make this match a defeat for Chelsea.
Liverpool itself is in a state full of emotion after their coach officially said goodbye at the end of this season. I think that's what will make them go all out in every match to give a sweet farewell gift to Jurgen Klopp.
On paper, Liverpool is the favorite club in every way, including their status as hosts in this match. I think victory will be on Liverpool's side, although I wouldn't rule out the possibility that Chelsea could also make a surprise.
953  Economy / Economics / Re: Is taking a loan/debt addicted ? on: January 31, 2024, 11:29:08 AM
Taking a loan might seem addictive due to the convenience, but many folks are in it just to break free from the loan cycle. It's tough to pay off loans without a bump in income, right? Working on the side can be a game-changer.

Well you are right that the main point that makes people feel attracted or increasingly interested in taking loans because of the convenience so of course this advantage can make someone even more addicted, debt has always been a complicated problem in people's lives but the problem is that they don't look for ways to get out of the cycle and instead think of taking loans to pay off debts and this makes them finally stuck in debt.

One of the most effective  ways is to have good management in terms of finances such as reducing expenses that are not really needed and saving some to save with the aim of paying off the debt they have taken before and another way is as you said that adding a part-time job is one of the solutions that is quite effective to get out of this problem because of the increase in income that can be used to pay off debt.
954  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Pay off DEBT by do Gambling? think again before you loss more on: January 31, 2024, 11:06:30 AM
I think it is not uncommon for people to come and engage in gambling with the initial intentions and goals like your friend who gambled with the aim of winning to pay off debts, however this is a wrong and stupid mindset. Gambling is always nothing more than a game of probability or profit - profit that does not have any certainty at the end of the session especially on winning, everything there is nothing more than a "possibility" and this is the reason why it is absolutely not recommended for anyone to put goals and hopes that lead to earning in gambling, none other than because the risks that are there are far unbalanced in the sense that it is very large which actually makes you experience a worse situation.

For those who come with the aim of winning I am sure that they are too focused on winning so as to ignore or rule out the possibility of risk which is clearly always inseparable in gambling, after all gambling is always about the possibility of two things at the end of the session namely winning or losing, so of course as I said above that it is a ridiculous decision if someone comes with the hope of winning especially with the aim and intention of paying off debt. However, gambling is not a solution to any problem, especially debt, because the risks involved simply do not allow a person to realize their wishes.
955  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Responsible Gambling Practices Most People Ignore and Sleep on on: January 31, 2024, 10:46:45 AM
Of the five points suggested above, I think I would prefer numbers 1 and 3 regarding the application of limits and financial management, I am with these two things alone you should be able to become a responsible gambler and avoid the name of addiction. However, management is a very important tool in any case, not only in gambling involvement but also in other matters in real life because with management, you will be able to achieve a good balance point, especially in terms of finance.

The other thing is "limits" this is no less important, one of the reasons why the above two things are very important to do and apply to gambling because however in gambling there is absolutely no element of certainty that can guarantee victory, Therefore I think everyone will agree that there is no better way to keep us in the gambling activity to avoid addiction than to always manage your finances such as dividing a small budget for this activity along with applying losing and winning limits, not only this but you also must not ignore the concept of gambling actually, we must understand what gambling really is because this will be able to better help us to become responsible gamblers and avoid addiction.
956  Other / Off-topic / Re: Before you start gambling, do some research first on: January 31, 2024, 10:19:09 AM
Having a job that provides income but always being in the situation of someone who is unemployed who has no income because of gambling activities, this is why something that is done in excess is always not good, as you said that they do not look like ordinary workers when we look at them financially. Addiction becomes one of the worst situations that exist in gambling if you simply cannot control your gambling activities well in the sense of not overdoing it, but the fact is that it is difficult to overcome this kind of addiction if you basically come because you are affected by the chance of winning something.

This also confirms that addiction does not see how old you are, the point is if you come and get involved in the wrong way and understanding then obviously one day you will be in a situation like the OP told about that person, they absolutely cannot miss a moment not to gamble and even to the point of being willing to spend all their salary on activities that basically do not have any certainty, one of the reasons in my opinion is because of the hope they put on winning, previous defeats they consider as a sacrifice for a much bigger victory. So the bottom line is that it is quite difficult to overcome the problem of addiction, and it must always start with the awareness and desire of the gambler himself.

Indeed, doing things excessively is not good, because something done excessively will usually result in a bad outcome, especially if gambling excessively is not recommended, it is better to gamble in moderation, and it is indeed an addiction. It is also a common and serious problem, and this is certainly not a good day, with so many addicted gamblers it is a big problem.

That's right, addiction doesn't look at age, anyone can become addicted if they gamble excessively. Most of them are addicted to gambling because they have high hopes and I think they are also aware that the risks involved in gambling are very big, but these risks can still be covered by their sense of confidence about the victory they can get.  and it is indeed difficult to overcome addiction, and I think many people fail when they want to stop their addiction.

Of course, in anything and everything you do for example in real life if it is done excessively it will be synonymous with results that are usually not good or even disappointing, especially if this is applied to gambling activities which in fact have absolutely no certainty and guarantee of anything at the end of the session, You will end up with two possibilities of winning or losing, it is really unknowable and this is the reason why it is really not recommended to overdo it in gambling, the worry is when you cannot accept the fact of losing and of course it can make you emotional and in the end gamble impulsively and end up with addiction. Another thing as I said above that addiction is the worst situation that exists in gambling, you can get into this situation unconsciously through emotional scenarios that take control of yourself in certain situations especially when you are on a losing streak due to overaction.

You have confirmed my statement above, so to be honest I really don't understand what some people say about not disputing or even advising the elderly to spend their retirement by engaging in gambling activities, as I said above that gambling is absolutely regardless of age, We are sentient beings in the sense that we are easily influenced by things, especially things that we cannot accept and that means that no matter if you are an elderly person if you are not a responsible enough gambler by nature then it is clear that eventually you will be able to enter the addiction phase unconsciously because gambling involves expectations which also means that when you put your hopes on winning then it is usually difficult to ignore the situation of losing which in turn makes a person more emotional and gamble with the aim of returning something that has been lost. It is a fact that addiction is a difficult problem to overcome, it is a disease that lies in one's mind and this is the reason why I previously said that addiction can only be overcome with the awareness and desire of the gambler himself.
957  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: When I'm emotional, I LOSS! on: January 31, 2024, 09:47:44 AM
Hahaha. This is very common amongst gamblers, especially gamblers who don’t have experience. I know the feeling very well because I have been there. When you lose $10, you put in a bet to win back what you lost and even extra so you’ll be ahead of the game, but that’s exactly when you continuously lose. Happened to me last year, I eventually had to make peace with my failure and accepted defeat. This is the reason why we need to have limits (rules and regulations) that will control what you do. If you already decided you can’t stake more than $10, that will always guide you to be in place.
Been there many times too. I keep learning but keep making the same mistake. I think it is the nature of us gamblers, hopefully not for most of us here. You gotta be a professional gambler in order for you to gamble emotionless, but how many of us here are professional? I don't even see even one poster that have claimed himself to be a professional gambler and have showed some proof on his claim.

@OP, just keep gambling and learn, do the process until you figure it out right in the end.

I don’t think you’ve been learning. Haha. You can’t make a mistake twice if you learn from the first mistake. By the second time, you should have known that this is how this happens. However, we are all humans and we have emotions which lets us fall easily, hoping that this time it’ll be better than the last. I don’t think it’s tied to being a professional gambler, I think that as long as you know to be disciplined and control your emotions, you can stop yourself from going further when needed to do so.

It may be true that he has learned before but he is still stuck in the same hole with the same mistake, and I think the fault lies in the lack of assertiveness that he applies to self-control along with some boundaries that he has made, he already knows that there are indications that can make him make the same mistake if he takes or does it but the problem is that he is too weak and cannot apply assertiveness to his self-control so in the end he goes back to something that looks tempting because when you are running a session there will be a lot of temptations that enter the mind which in fact is not easy to ignore.

However, humans are creatures that never escape the name of mistakes but if for example you too often do the same thing or the same mistake then maybe I will say that you are not a serious person in terms of learning for a development that leads to a better change. On the other hand, professionals will usually prioritize risk management over focusing on winning opportunities, they have high flying hours which means they already know the various situations that are there so that with that they really understand the dangers of the risks involved in gambling which ultimately makes them prioritize risk management such as applying self-control, limits and discipline because with that, they will be able to avoid greater risks.
958  Other / Off-topic / Re: Before you start gambling, do some research first on: January 30, 2024, 01:33:28 PM
Having a job that provides income but always being in the situation of someone who is unemployed who has no income because of gambling activities, this is why something that is done in excess is always not good, as you said that they do not look like ordinary workers when we look at them financially. Addiction becomes one of the worst situations that exist in gambling if you simply cannot control your gambling activities well in the sense of not overdoing it, but the fact is that it is difficult to overcome this kind of addiction if you basically come because you are affected by the chance of winning something.

This also confirms that addiction does not see how old you are, the point is if you come and get involved in the wrong way and understanding then obviously one day you will be in a situation like the OP told about that person, they absolutely cannot miss a moment not to gamble and even to the point of being willing to spend all their salary on activities that basically do not have any certainty, one of the reasons in my opinion is because of the hope they put on winning, previous defeats they consider as a sacrifice for a much bigger victory. So the bottom line is that it is quite difficult to overcome the problem of addiction, and it must always start with the awareness and desire of the gambler himself.
959  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: When I'm emotional, I LOSS! on: January 30, 2024, 12:44:16 PM
That's a battle you will need to fight with your willpower and patience. People who have a lot of patience and self-control tend to be safe from such emotional rides because they are always calm and collected and they know what steps they need to take in every situation. Whether they are winning or losing, they know when they need to stop and when it's time for them to take a step back.

I believe every single gambler faces this situation and has this thing in them, however, a lot of gamblers manage to control their emotions and don't let them get control over them because when that happens, you lose the ability to think critically and you will make decisions that aren't good for you.
Emotional control is indeed a serious problem for gamblers.
in my opinion only wise gamblers can control their emotions when playing. not to mention the lure of other gamblers who influence us to continue playing even though we have won or even when we lose.
I myself have been like that. If you have lost, your fellow gamblers are even encouraged by fellow gamblers to continue playing and double their bets so that they can return their previous losses.

It is true that controlling emotions is one of the biggest tests for gamblers, especially when they put their hopes on winning but the end result is losing and that situation is really difficult to ignore, on the other hand I think it is natural because everyone has emotions in themselves that can come out at any time because of something they consider disappointing or out of their wishes, but if there is basically a fact that tells from the beginning that gambling is about winning and losing, they should be able to reflect on this to not feel emotional when the results are not what they want.

But yes it is difficult, because the object of winning in gambling is money and while everyone needs money and when their goals are not achieved and the opposite happens then obviously most of those who expect to win will not accept such a situation and end up getting emotional. One of the things that can make you less emotional or even feel normal even if you lose is to really understand that gambling is about the possibility of winning and losing, and with this it is natural that many final results are not what we want, and this is also the reason why gambling should not be used as a place of income, because most of you will only feel disappointed.
960  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling game is not good and everyone should stay away from it on: January 30, 2024, 12:17:44 PM

That's right, gambling isn't really bad for everyone, there are people who can't control themselves when it comes to gambling, so what happens is that their lives are ruined, some make gambling a job, others think it's easy to get money in gambling so they make it a short cut to get money immediately. If you don't know gambling and you are a greedy person, you will definitely get addicted to gambling and that's where the destruction of your life will start. Don't expect too much from gambling as you said brother. Gambling is too dangerous, it has ruined many lives, so think about whether you will enter gambling as well.

Yes, gambling will be bad if we can't control everything properly, such as not being able to control emotions when the situation is losing then the chances are high and what a person usually does in such a situation is to act out of control or do things that are beyond his ability which in the end actually makes the situation worse, on the other hand, yes what you said is true that there are some people who think that gambling is a job that will / can make a lot of money and can be used as a place to change their fortunes to become rich people in a short time, even though the fact is really far from that and quite the opposite.

Usually people who are prone to addiction are people who have such thoughts, they are too eager to pursue victory and also put hope and confidence in victory even though the percentage of defeat is actually greater, which means that defeat will occur more often than victory because it is not easy to get luck in a row to get a good victory, and also on the other hand, the name of luck can always not be predicted when it comes and goes, hoping for victory will only make you feel greater disappointment at the end of the session because what will happen more often is the risk of defeat.
I've learnt that strategy is as important as the game. We risk the most with raw, unrestrained emotion. I've been reckless in the heat of the moment, and those were my hardest lessons.

Not all are cautionary stories. Gambling may change people. Discipline, patience, and humility are needed. The fantasy of sudden riches is appealing, but the real magic is in seeing gambling as a blend of skill, chance, and fun.

Lets traverse this world of victories and loses with love and respect for the game, odds, and each other. Lets bet for fun, mental stimulation, and camaraderie, not simply money. In these moments of excitement and anticipation, we win.

I understand and I am sure that it is a situation that is very difficult to ignore, some people always suggest about the best things to do and what is recommended in common sense when we are involved in gambling activities, but I am not a hypocrite because I admit that it is very difficult not to do anything especially not to vent emotions when we find such situations, no matter even if you always assume that gambling should be a place of entertainment, because still overall you will definitely / have experienced situations where you are quite depressed and experience hot situations due to carelessness or anything especially defeat.

True, something in gambling, especially things that look tempting, can really change a person's way of thinking and the bad effects of gambling are also certainly the main thing that can change a person's behavior to become aggressive and uncontrollable. One of the solutions I think lies in the understanding and ability to accept that gambling is not only about winning but the possibility of losing should also not be ignored because by looking at this side we will think of taking action to save in any way that makes sense.
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