Bragging About Losses, Is Addiction Slowly Settling?

[Slow death]

When I lose at sports betting, I laugh about it because I see sports betting only as entertainment, and since the chances of losing are greater than the chances of winning, I don't take betting too seriously and only wager amounts of money that I can afford to lose. So if I analyze a game, bet on it, watch the game, have fun, and lose the bet, I have no reason to be sad, no reason to chase losses, and no reason not to tell other people about my loss. Gambling should be seen only as entertainment, nothing more than that.

[Questat]

When I lose at sports betting, I laugh about it because I see sports betting only as entertainment, and since the chances of losing are greater than the chances of winning, I don't take betting too seriously and only wager amounts of money that I can afford to lose. So if I analyze a game, bet on it, watch the game, have fun, and lose the bet, I have no reason to be sad, no reason to chase losses, and no reason not to tell other people about my loss. Gambling should be seen only as entertainment, nothing more than that.

I wish I had that kind of attitude like yours, but that’s not how I behave in sports betting. I think we treat it the same way in terms of entertainment, but I don’t easily accept my losses. I always try to convince myself what I did wrong. In short, I do my research before and after the game. When I lose, I check where I might have gone wrong. That way it feels more entertaining for me because it becomes a challenge, like I’m trying to find the answer on how to actually win.

[Eternad]

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Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

I don't think it's about bragging about losses, but rather just sharing with friends. It's just casual conversation, not a sign of addiction. I've had similar conversations with my friends, too. We'd share about losing bets, and it seemed like a casual conversation. We'd even laugh about the stupidity of losing bets. In fact, in moments like these, we felt the weight of the loss wasn't so heavy. At least we didn't feel alone or too depressed because we could joke around and share our experiences.

Indeed. I can’t imagine how someone can bragged his losses in serious mode to others that doesn’t have any relation to you.

Friendly discussion of losses among gamblers are normal. The only time I consider it as addiction when the losses is uncontrollable already while he is using his friend to vent out his losses problem by sharing it frequently but still doesn’t reduce his gambling activities.

But in normal circle of gambler friends this is pretty normal.

[bakasabo]

Bragging about losses is finding in other peoples eyes confirmation that you did everything right, maybe find people who have also lost to share grief. Or this action is oriented in showing off. Telling everyone that you have a lot of money and dont care a lot about them. And maybe few share info about their losses (not bragging), to warn others how things might turn and were wrong decision could lead.

[Accardo]

Bragging about losses is finding in other peoples eyes confirmation that you did everything right, maybe find people who have also lost to share grief. Or this action is oriented in showing off. Telling everyone that you have a lot of money and dont care a lot about them. And maybe few share info about their losses (not bragging), to warn others how things might turn and were wrong decision could lead.

Nevertheless, bragging about the right thing won't be much of a problem, lying with it is the real trouble. Groups of friends like that are likely to someday begin to lie about their achievements. Showing off hits most gamers off balance such that "claims" would be the nearest shore to behold for safety. When a loser comes up to his friends to boost of winning, it's not a responsible sign, and this outcome usually develop out of arguments or boasting sessions like the one on the Op.

[junder]

Bragging about losses is finding in other peoples eyes confirmation that you did everything right, maybe find people who have also lost to share grief. Or this action is oriented in showing off. Telling everyone that you have a lot of money and dont care a lot about them. And maybe few share info about their losses (not bragging), to warn others how things might turn and were wrong decision could lead.

I personally think being proud of a loss and telling it to others is simply showing off or even a sign of a thirst for praise. I believe someone who's proud like this will likely share their story with unusual stakes, meaning larger stakes.
I sometimes share my losses with my friends who also enjoy gambling, but I don't share them with my regular friends. Besides, it's better not to talk about it; I don't think losing at gambling is something to be proud of.

[jcojci]

Leave them to brag about their losses. We don't have to listen to them. That is a shame on them because they tell their losses to others and pretend that the casino cheats or does something to them and makes them lose. There is no need to tell others about your losses but keeping to yourself will be better. Unless you want to hear other people say that you are irresponsible gamblers, that will not be a problem if you want to say like them.

[Sammye3]

This is very common among friends so nothing should be attached to this and no criticism at all. They're different things you would hear in a gathering of friends and this could also be inclusive, where they talk about their losses and all but that does not make them addicts .

Maybe you just haven't being around friends that joke a lot but can be very serious when necessary. I don't take this as addiction but a way of self expression or stress relief, maybe taking solace from someone else's loss and maybe try to compare.

It's not entirely a healthy conversation but should not described as addiction, more like justifying that act of gambling and normalizing losses.

[swogerino]

I have made several threads and posts about this and I can tell you that "bragging" about different losing sessions is prelude to end the massive gambling that comes from addiction. I have said a lot of times, maybe sometimes even passing limits when I have said that x casino or y provider is a scam as I experienced more than 24 consecutive buy bonus that ended up as losing ones. It happened to me the same experience a couple of times that once I "bragged" of having the world record of bad luck. It did not pass that much time before I quit the massive everyday gambling and rarely play nowadays. I think if a person does not learn from such massive losing unfortunately he is going to have continuous trouble in his life.

[Mahanton]

Gambling is one of the best ways people know if truly one can predict very well  though is fun to know how to gamble and also predict about the winning team ,which many found excitement and joy in it because it brings money too.

But in our locality where different betting /casino company operators do operate ,but this two betting company I haven't seen it within our locality,is it that they don't operate in shops or what because I think I should bring one to our local  area for operations,or the two bet mentioned above is not allowed for local area?

Please your contributions will be highly appreciated:

This could be a personal business ethic or restrictions placed on this betting site not to operate locally.
Also, if the demand for this betting platform is relatively low, they would not see the need to expand to different locality.

Government restrictions could also pose a threat to this too.
One does not really need to have all gambling platforms available before one can gamble. I think it would only increase the level of insecurity and uncertainty during gambling.

Sometimes the absence of certain betting companies in a locality doesn’t mean they are banned it could simply be due to several business or legal factors some gambling companies focus mainly on online operations because it’s cheaper and allows them to reach a wider audience without needing physical offices or agents in every town. Another possible reason could be local licensing restrictions most countries or states require betting operators to obtain a special permit to open physical outlets if the company hasn’t gone through that process or doesn’t see strong business potential in the area they might skip operating there altogether.

You also have to consider that different betting brands have their own market strategies some focus only on major cities or regions where gambling activities are already very active bringing one of them to your area might be possible but you’d have to confirm first if your local government allows new betting shops and what regulations apply. If you’re really interested in introducing one locally you can reach out directly to the company through their official website and ask about franchise opportunities but remember to do proper research on your local gambling laws to avoid legal issues and make sure there’s enough demand before investing in such a venture.

[davis196]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Bragging about losses isn't actual bragging. It's more like complaining(which isn't a bad thing). If a guy really starts bragging about how much he lost via gambling, this means that he has serious problems. I don't believe that anyone would be impressed by someone, who lost 100K at the casino in a single night. People would think "what an idiot", when they hear about a gambler losing absurd amounts of money in a day or two.
Openly talking about your losses and how this affected your life can have a therapeutic effect. Just like the alcoholics and drug addicts, who gather in communities and talk about their problems and struggles, gambling addicts must also gather and discuss how gambling affected their lives in a negative way.

[virasisog]

If the losses that they are stating is an amount that could have changed their life or at least an amount that is more than their expenses, then it isn't addiction settling in, they are already addicted to the point that they couldn't stop their self.
No one brags about their losses, they might talk about their losses but gamblers wouldn't brag or be proud of the amount that they lose.

[Versatile_choice]

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

I totally understand the feeling, I have came across where gamblers where dragging about who has bigger losses but I can't possibly say that they are addicted maybe it might be that they just want to clear some doubt but in other hand I would say that it's a sign of addiction that's for those that brag about it. Because I'm still wondering why a gambler will keep boasting himself for getting bigger losses or maybe they feel that people will be proud of them when they do that? If that's what they think then I think they are very much mistaken because instead of people to be proud of them they will see them as fools.

[bubilas]

The most basic sign that someone has developed a gambling addiction is that they begin to lie excessively to their acquaintances and friends, rather than bragging. Rather, they're trying to cover up all the money they've wasted, and so they become secretive and irritable. Their friends often can't explain this by any factors in their public life.

It begins differently with everyone, some persons starts chasing losses over and over again, some person lose control of their emotions immediately they are getting addicted. This attitude of bragging about their losses is just being boastful of their financial status, so that people would know that they are rich dude who have spent a huge amount in gambling, and they do that so that people will look at them in a high prestigious way.

It's very strange logic on their part, but I've actually seen such examples. Addicted gamblers bragged to each other about who had invested the most money in the casino, while dreaming of buying motorcycles with that money. It's broken logic. There were smiles on their faces, but what good is that? In my opinion, you can't romanticize your demons, otherwise they will destroy you forever.

We need to try to see everything in its pure light, as it really is.

[dunfida]

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

I totally understand the feeling, I have came across where gamblers where dragging about who has bigger losses but I can't possibly say that they are addicted maybe it might be that they just want to clear some doubt but in other hand I would say that it's a sign of addiction that's for those that brag about it. Because I'm still wondering why a gambler will keep boasting himself for getting bigger losses or maybe they feel that people will be proud of them when they do that? If that's what they think then I think they are very much mistaken because instead of people to be proud of them they will see them as fools.

When gamblers begin to brag about their losses instead of feeling concerned or embarrassed by them it usually shows that addiction has already started to take hold this kind of behavior isn’t about pride in the real sense it’s a form of denial and self justification when people lose a lot but still talk about it like an achievement it means they’re trying to make the loss sound acceptable or even admirable it becomes a twisted way to normalize failure and avoid facing the truth about their gambling problem.

For some it might start as a joke or a way to fit in with others in the gambling circle but over time it turns into a competition of who lost the most money as if that makes them more experienced or daring that’s not responsibility it’s a clear sign of losing control and turning something that should be fun into something destructive.

A responsible gambler never glorifies losses instead they reflect on what went wrong and adjust their approach to avoid repeating mistakes bragging about losses is like being proud of self damage it shows emotional detachment from reality and that’s one of the strongest indicators of addiction settling in.

[rakebit]

Winning or losing shouldn’t become something to brag about. When players start showing off their losses, it’s often a sign the emotional side is taking over more than the strategy. Keeping a clear bankroll plan and taking breaks helps prevent that slide.

Do you notice this behaviour more in yourself or in people around you?

[Showlove01]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

The fact that people are arguing or debating who has the highest loss in gambling doesn't mean they are irresponsible or an addict, I gamble and some of my guys also gamble and whenever we are having some chats and I ask him if he has made any profit for some time, and some times he will said he hasn't made anything, that he has been making loss lately and If I have been making loss too I will let him know that I have made more loss than him because our stake are not the same so is our win so there is nothing like sign of addiction and do you know sometimes, if you don't tell people your loss it will be hunting you more like disturbing you.