Why is it easier to accept losing when it takes hours?

[Kasabus]

However, returning to the topic, I want to note that in sports betting (and in other gambling, for that matter), I usually prefer winning to losing. However, if I had to choose between losing slowly and quickly, I would confidently choose the fast one. I have many psychological techniques that help me cope with the consequences of such losses. There's nothing wrong with that.  In life in general, I think one should avoid illusions. There's no need to deceive oneself. 🙋

Wow, you’re a special man and I admire that. You really value your time, which probably means you’re busy in real life, right? I respect people like that. But I think most of us here aren’t yet at the stage where we’re fully locked in with work or serious responsibilities.

We’re here mostly to have fun, and for me, gambling for hours is still fun as long as you’re not sacrificing real-world things that obviously matter more than gambling.

[Dareo]

I think that is just your mindset on it, losing slowly or rapidly doesn't really make aby difference if you still end up losing. What i can say about this is you enjoy slots game more than sports betting. For you to split your stakes and take your time to gamble as much as you want not minding the fact that you lost, that is what the fun is all about. Sports  betting on the other hand doesn't give you that experience, if you aren't interested in any aspect of gambling it's better that you avoid it and focus on the ones you are interested in. Although interest doesn't guarantee profit in gambling, you can also reduce the stakes you place on sports games, that can help you reduce losses

Yes, mentality really plays a big role in gambling. Whether you lose slow or fast if you lose in the end, it really is pretty much the same and if someone is more into slot games, then that is normal for them. Not all types of gambling appeal in the same way to everyone, I personally think that the one that makes you not feel hot and stressed when playing is the one that should be played. Sports betting often causes additional worry and stress particularly for people who lack a good understanding of the game. So if one is not interested in it, it is better to stay away and if you play for fun then at least keeping the bet small will minimise the loss.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

However, returning to the topic, I want to note that in sports betting (and in other gambling, for that matter), I usually prefer winning to losing. However, if I had to choose between losing slowly and quickly, I would confidently choose the fast one. I have many psychological techniques that help me cope with the consequences of such losses. There's nothing wrong with that.  In life in general, I think one should avoid illusions. There's no need to deceive oneself. 🙋

Your method is not bad at all, sometimes it's better to get done with it quickly and get over it than circling around losses and win that will still go down to a complete lose at the end of the day. It's better I also stake such amount at once on different matches and then wait for the results to come after the end of the game, if I want to risk it on casino games, then it's just to have fun but I will also risk more so that if the outcome is positive, the profit will be good too.

[alastantiger]

When I put a single $100 bet on sports and it loses it's pretty painful.

But if I lose the same $100 on slots it doesn’t feel the same. maybe because it takes hours? you’re just spinning, getting tiny wins/losses, watching the balance go up and down. the money kind of fades away slowly instead of disappearing in one shot, and for some reason I accept it easier. Not even sure if this is just how my brain deals with slow losses, or if the whole entertainment value thing is fooling me into thinking I’m getting something out of it. (weirdy...)

anyone else feel this?

It's the quick thrill of emotions that comes with losing immediately, personally when I use to play sporty, I enjoyed the quickness of Sporty hero, it was fast paced and I would see my result almost immediately, so whether I win or lose, I will see my result as the game finishes in seconds, I really didn't like paying bets on normal matches because I would have to wait a whole 90 minutes and there is a chance of still losing, so I guess it's the thrill/ rush that people are after