Not keeping records makes me a bad gambler?

[Crypt0Gore]

There is no need to keep record on how much you are spending on gambling, all you need to know is how much you are willing to risk on gambling every day, two-two days or every week, whatever is convenient for you, going back to your record will have impact on your gambling activities, this can easily push you away from gambling as your mind will start calculating how much you have risk so far, so it's not needed.

If you are using a dollar to gamble and you are making hundreds of dollars why the Need to keep record when the money isn't even close to a two figures? Do you know that keeping record can also make you chase losses? It's one way or the other, it can make you hate gambling and decide to quit or it can make your mind start wanting your money back, that's if you are risking high amount of money every day that you gamble.

It depends on what type of a gambler you are but it's better not to keep any records at all, it's not going to help you in anyway, keeping record doesn't make you a better gambler, always risk only what you can afford to lose, this is what can make you a better gambler. 

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As I said today gamblers keep records for a variety of reasons, so expect it to provoke everyone to unreasonable actions such as trying to win back past losses is not quite right. Many gamblers play gambling for fun and records are kept only for personal statistics. All of us are completely different and each of us has completely different views on this or that action.

[nullama]

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As I said today gamblers keep records for a variety of reasons, so expect it to provoke everyone to unreasonable actions such as trying to win back past losses is not quite right. Many gamblers play gambling for fun and records are kept only for personal statistics. All of us are completely different and each of us has completely different views on this or that action.

Yeah, it can definitely remove the fun part if you are constantly logging every single interaction you had with the casino.

Being a bit reckless also is more fun than acting like an accountant 

At the end of the day you should have a rough idea of how much you are losing in casinos. If it is too much, you should have a look at it. That's all.

[wiss19]

Keeping records of your wins and losses will only bring depression to you especially the ones you lost, I won't advise you to start keeping records of your gambling history. Is best you gamble and forget everything about it or better still be thinking about the winning you had in the past to make you feel less depressed but outside from that, is a no no to keep records of your loss and win.

I actually agree with that. I believe that a person tends to become sad only when they remember something tragic that happened in their life, but if they don't remember it and there is nothing around them that reminds them of that, they won't get sad. The same thing applies to gambling, if you keep a record only to see how much money you have lost at the end of the year, you will surely feel very bad since the amount will obviously be significant.

A person who might have lost a large amount of money within a specific period of time will surely feel very bad about that once they check the records. After checking the records, all of a sudden, they will start thinking about the things they could do with that money if they hadn't lost it in gambling.

[nara1892]

I will honestly never get tired of saying that self-control and some limits are the first things that every gambler must have, and if they ignore this then don't be surprised when defeat always dominates you, as you said the more definite impact is that they will quickly enter the stage of addiction, In the event that you've got a lot of time on your hands, you're going to want to make sure that you've got a good idea of what you're going to be doing. Checking the amount of defeat that turns out to be greater than the victory, it is also very likely to make them upset so that they continue to gamble to restore the amount of defeat, even though it is not recommended because obviously they will waste time and money and what happens is that the amount of defeat is even greater.

Checking gambling records in my opinion can make people aware and better and also vice versa, as discussed above it can also make them even more upset because it turns out that the amount of loss is greater, and I think for the problem of awareness it depends on each individual in reacting to it. I think privacy will only make it more difficult for them to get out of the zone, because how can people help them if they don't tell their problems.

I would also say the same thing as you because after all, self-control plays a role in preventing us from experiencing a lot of losses so that we will not sink deeper into gambling. We have to overcome and avoid problems that will arise and this has been experienced by many people who often gamble. If we don't want to experience the same thing as them, we really have to learn better control so that it can protect us while we gamble and after we finish gambling, we won't experience a lot of losses or want to recover from those losses. If we lose, there will be a feeling of wanting to recover from that loss, but if we have good self-control, we will not try to recover because it will be difficult for us. We will lose more and more and that means we will lose more and more money.

As long as the person is aware and willing to admit that he has used a lot of money just for gambling and is willing to reduce his use of money, he can really reduce his gambling activities so as not to experience more and more losses. But it all depends on each person's wishes because we can suggest something like that but if the person doesn't want to do it and thinks that he is still okay when looking at the gambling records, that's up to them. The important thing is that we should always limit ourselves and if we think having a gambling record is good for us, we can create one. But if not, we don't need to create it.

Yes, there is basically no other method as a preventive measure except self-control and some restrictions, that's it, it looks quite easy but I'm sure almost all gamblers find it difficult to apply this method. The biggest risk they can face is addiction, honestly I'm not sure if you or they can survive in such conditions, because addiction will always be the worst point for someone in gambling. I'm sure everyone doesn't want to get into the addiction zone but on the other hand they always focus on chasing victory, even though that mindset is always your starting point for addiction. So the point is if they know about the concept of luck then I'm sure they won't act like that, because no matter how often you try, if in the end you are unlucky, you will lose again. So it's also important to understand what luck means and how it works. It is very important to understand so that when you experience defeat you will not continue to chase victory.

But that awareness must also really come out of his conscience by understanding the concept of luck, because it is not uncommon for them to just say it but not really realize and the next day it's like that again. Yes, of course it will return to each individual in his awareness, the point is I hope they understand the concept of luck.

[piebeyb]

A person who might have lost a large amount of money within a specific period of time will surely feel very bad about that once they check the records. After checking the records, all of a sudden, they will start thinking about the things they could do with that money if they hadn't lost it in gambling.

Yes, those notes will add to the pain and regret that will never end. As long as there are still notes, there will always be a feeling of anxiety because you imagine that the money you lost could have been used to buy a house but was spent on gambling, that's why it's not really recommended to record anything because I don't think so. is too important and doesn't even guarantee that it can make us stop gambling too.

If there is something positive that can result from the record, there is no problem, but most of it will probably only have an impact on mental health, you should never do it, although it all comes back to each individual thing, personally, maybe I never recorded all my gambling history because I I consider the gambling that I have done so far only for entertainment, not to make money and every loss I experience, I do not consider it as a loss of money.

[carlisle1]

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As I said today gamblers keep records for a variety of reasons, so expect it to provoke everyone to unreasonable actions such as trying to win back past losses is not quite right. Many gamblers play gambling for fun and records are kept only for personal statistics. All of us are completely different and each of us has completely different views on this or that action.

Yeah, it can definitely remove the fun part if you are constantly logging every single interaction you had with the casino.

Being a bit reckless also is more fun than acting like an accountant 

At the end of the day you should have a rough idea of how much you are losing in casinos. If it is too much, you should have a look at it. That's all.

Exactly, if you are keeping your records, chances that you may chase those losses will put you in the negative spot, as once you chase those amount
you will be forced to add more with your bankroll and if luck will not be with you, those money will be an addition to your losses.

You need to re-assess your goal as if you are in this venue and you are aiming to have some fun. You can treat the amount of money as payment
for that entertainment and you can quit without any regrets.

But if you are aiming for money, that's another different side of gambling. It's more about your knowledge and skills.

[EarnOnVictor]

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As I said today gamblers keep records for a variety of reasons, so expect it to provoke everyone to unreasonable actions such as trying to win back past losses is not quite right. Many gamblers play gambling for fun and records are kept only for personal statistics. All of us are completely different and each of us has completely different views on this or that action.

Yeah, it can definitely remove the fun part if you are constantly logging every single interaction you had with the casino.

Being a bit reckless also is more fun than acting like an accountant 

At the end of the day you should have a rough idea of how much you are losing in casinos. If it is too much, you should have a look at it. That's all.

Being reckless can't in any way help, it's better to be responsible and also keep the record as much as you can't. I'm sure that this is not burdensome in any way, and if you are doing well you will naturally know and if you are not doing well you will know as well. These two would now give the judgemental clue on how to approach the gambling afterwards. The good record and consciousness I keep with my betting make me now gamble more money on sportsbooks than on casinos.

Do you know why? This is because I was able to know and admit my weaknesses and strengths in the two. This is why nowadays I gamble in casinos for fun and use a little money for it. But I gamble sports for the real deal and use a substantial amount for it.

[Natalim]

Do you know why? This is because I was able to know and admit my weaknesses and strengths in the two. This is why nowadays I gamble in casinos for fun and use a little money for it. But I gamble sports for the real deal and use a substantial amount for it.

I share your sentiment because I, too, believe that sports betting provides a better chance of winning, allowing for larger wagers. It's not accurate to claim that no one can win in gambling or that everyone loses in the long run. Such sayings often come from individuals who have had unfavorable experiences. It's essential to have a positive mindset because if we start thinking that we'll lose from the beginning, there's no point in gambling, as we won't experience the excitement we seek.

[nullama]

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Being reckless can't in any way help, it's better to be responsible and also keep the record as much as you can't. I'm sure that this is not burdensome in any way, and if you are doing well you will naturally know and if you are not doing well you will know as well. These two would now give the judgemental clue on how to approach the gambling afterwards. The good record and consciousness I keep with my betting make me now gamble more money on sportsbooks than on casinos.

Do you know why? This is because I was able to know and admit my weaknesses and strengths in the two. This is why nowadays I gamble in casinos for fun and use a little money for it. But I gamble sports for the real deal and use a substantial amount for it.

Well, if you really make all the calculations and consider the expected return of investing of gambling, then no one would gamble because the result is negative.

Every single gambler actually has to be a bit reckless to gamble, because it is known that the odds are against them.

If they still gamble knowing that fact, then that's being at least a bit reckless.

[ethereumhunter]

Yes, there is basically no other method as a preventive measure except self-control and some restrictions, that's it, it looks quite easy but I'm sure almost all gamblers find it difficult to apply this method. The biggest risk they can face is addiction, honestly I'm not sure if you or they can survive in such conditions, because addiction will always be the worst point for someone in gambling. I'm sure everyone doesn't want to get into the addiction zone but on the other hand they always focus on chasing victory, even though that mindset is always your starting point for addiction. So the point is if they know about the concept of luck then I'm sure they won't act like that, because no matter how often you try, if in the end you are unlucky, you will lose again. So it's also important to understand what luck means and how it works. It is very important to understand so that when you experience defeat you will not continue to chase victory.

But that awareness must also really come out of his conscience by understanding the concept of luck, because it is not uncommon for them to just say it but not really realize and the next day it's like that again. Yes, of course it will return to each individual in his awareness, the point is I hope they understand the concept of luck.

If having this record can make them reduce their gambling activities, they shouldn't need to worry about anything. They can prevent them from gambling continuously because they have good self-control so they can limit themselves. But some gamblers don't have a gambling record and they are still doing well now because they can be disciplined in gambling and don't pursue anything except just wanting entertainment from gambling. They also never think about chasing victory if they manage to win, whatever the amount because they know it is difficult so they would rather accept whatever the winning amount is. They also know that gambling requires luck, so if they lose because they don't have luck, they won't continue gambling because that will only make them lose more.

And that's the point of having discipline in gambling so that we are not influenced by anything we see from gambling. Additionally, for gambling records, it will depend on each gambler. If they are comfortable seeing the number of wins and losses, they can keep a gambling record. But if not, they also don't need to keep a record of their gambling.

[nara1892]

Yes, there is basically no other method as a preventive measure except self-control and some restrictions, that's it, it looks quite easy but I'm sure almost all gamblers find it difficult to apply this method. The biggest risk they can face is addiction, honestly I'm not sure if you or they can survive in such conditions, because addiction will always be the worst point for someone in gambling. I'm sure everyone doesn't want to get into the addiction zone but on the other hand they always focus on chasing victory, even though that mindset is always your starting point for addiction. So the point is if they know about the concept of luck then I'm sure they won't act like that, because no matter how often you try, if in the end you are unlucky, you will lose again. So it's also important to understand what luck means and how it works. It is very important to understand so that when you experience defeat you will not continue to chase victory.

But that awareness must also really come out of his conscience by understanding the concept of luck, because it is not uncommon for them to just say it but not really realize and the next day it's like that again. Yes, of course it will return to each individual in his awareness, the point is I hope they understand the concept of luck.

If having this record can make them reduce their gambling activities, they shouldn't need to worry about anything. They can prevent them from gambling continuously because they have good self-control so they can limit themselves. But some gamblers don't have a gambling record and they are still doing well now because they can be disciplined in gambling and don't pursue anything except just wanting entertainment from gambling. They also never think about chasing victory if they manage to win, whatever the amount because they know it is difficult so they would rather accept whatever the winning amount is. They also know that gambling requires luck, so if they lose because they don't have luck, they won't continue gambling because that will only make them lose more.

And that's the point of having discipline in gambling so that we are not influenced by anything we see from gambling. Additionally, for gambling records, it will depend on each gambler. If they are comfortable seeing the number of wins and losses, they can keep a gambling record. But if not, they also don't need to keep a record of their gambling.

Yes but that is still uncertain, because it is not necessarily that just by looking at the records they can reduce their gambling because they see a much larger number of losses. As I said before the record can make someone do two things, first yes maybe they realize and reduce it because they don't want to get worse and secondly you have also said that it is very possible that by looking at the record they do not accept when they see the amount of defeat is much bigger then they will get emotional and continue to gamble by applying greed to catch up with the defeat in the previous time. I think it depends on the perspective of each individual, I can't say that for sure because only they know what's best for themselves. Hopefully there are some who look at this topic and they actually consider our conversation about what luck is and how it works.

By understanding all the ways luck works in gambling then I'm sure there's no reason for them to act greedy, because obviously there are no guarantees and certainties out there, so it's better to reconsider everything you're going to do in gambling. Yes, of course, and by understanding what is meant by luck, it is clear that they will not be affected by every temptation that comes.

[Rabata]

Do you know why? This is because I was able to know and admit my weaknesses and strengths in the two. This is why nowadays I gamble in casinos for fun and use a little money for it. But I gamble sports for the real deal and use a substantial amount for it.

I share your sentiment because I, too, believe that sports betting provides a better chance of winning, allowing for larger wagers. It's not accurate to claim that no one can win in gambling or that everyone loses in the long run. Such sayings often come from individuals who have had unfavorable experiences. It's essential to have a positive mindset because if we start thinking that we'll lose from the beginning, there's no point in gambling, as we won't experience the excitement we seek.

I agree with your statement. In gambling we only discuss its negative sites but there are positive aspects as well. Does everyone just lose and no one wins? Many are winning big bets but they are not being disclosed. We can never tell who will lose and who will win in gambling. Since there is a matter of luck in gambling. Sports bettors can bet as per their wish. There is no one to blame if the result is everyone's loss. Because even if he loses, many people are winning there. There is always win and loss in gambling so don't prioritize only one aspect.

[AicecreaME]

I agree with your statement. In gambling we only discuss its negative sites but there are positive aspects as well. Does everyone just lose and no one wins? Many are winning big bets but they are not being disclosed. We can never tell who will lose and who will win in gambling. Since there is a matter of luck in gambling. Sports bettors can bet as per their wish. There is no one to blame if the result is everyone's loss. Because even if he loses, many people are winning there. There is always win and loss in gambling so don't prioritize only one aspect.

I beg to differ.

There are many times that people highlight only the benefits of gambling but not its consequences. This is evidently seen on campaigns and advertisements. Most campaigns and ads only showcase the positive effects of gambling such as winning a huge amount by only having a small capital, playing a non-complex games to win a good amount, and many more enticing offers to lure you into making an account, depositing, and eventually playing and betting. While it is the players' due diligence to conduct a research first before taking a step, most of the times these ads are blinding and tempting so much. Adding the fact that nowadays famous personalities promotes it too without educating their audience about the pros and cons. There are even posts that sounds motivating to bet because they only write what worked out best for them and not the challenging part.

In gambling, everyone has the chance to win or lose. But players or potential players must be first made aware about the positive effects in engaging into it. Do not be a devil's advocate to tell them to just push through without thinking thrice. It's still better to gamble with proper knowledge so that you won't regret and point fingers when things go haywire.

[summonerrk]

Do you know why? This is because I was able to know and admit my weaknesses and strengths in the two. This is why nowadays I gamble in casinos for fun and use a little money for it. But I gamble sports for the real deal and use a substantial amount for it.

I share your sentiment because I, too, believe that sports betting provides a better chance of winning, allowing for larger wagers. It's not accurate to claim that no one can win in gambling or that everyone loses in the long run. Such sayings often come from individuals who have had unfavorable experiences. It's essential to have a positive mindset because if we start thinking that we'll lose from the beginning, there's no point in gambling, as we won't experience the excitement we seek.

I agree with your statement. In gambling we only discuss its negative sites but there are positive aspects as well. Does everyone just lose and no one wins? Many are winning big bets but they are not being disclosed. We can never tell who will lose and who will win in gambling. Since there is a matter of luck in gambling. Sports bettors can bet as per their wish. There is no one to blame if the result is everyone's loss. Because even if he loses, many people are winning there. There is always win and loss in gambling so don't prioritize only one aspect.

Of course, a lot of players win on bets. At the same time, it can be a huge profit, I recently watched an interview with a person who guessed 8 out of 10 bets at the start of his gambling career. His express trains brought him a lot of money. Obviously, this is not a stupid guy, he has two higher educations, one of them is economic. But his desire to become independent of his father's money did something bad to him: when he began a black streak, he began to double his bets, trying to recoup, and he owed 20k dollars in the end.

[junder]

Do you know why? This is because I was able to know and admit my weaknesses and strengths in the two. This is why nowadays I gamble in casinos for fun and use a little money for it. But I gamble sports for the real deal and use a substantial amount for it.

I share your sentiment because I, too, believe that sports betting provides a better chance of winning, allowing for larger wagers. It's not accurate to claim that no one can win in gambling or that everyone loses in the long run. Such sayings often come from individuals who have had unfavorable experiences. It's essential to have a positive mindset because if we start thinking that we'll lose from the beginning, there's no point in gambling, as we won't experience the excitement we seek.

I agree with your statement. In gambling we only discuss its negative sites but there are positive aspects as well. Does everyone just lose and no one wins? Many are winning big bets but they are not being disclosed. We can never tell who will lose and who will win in gambling. Since there is a matter of luck in gambling. Sports bettors can bet as per their wish. There is no one to blame if the result is everyone's loss. Because even if he loses, many people are winning there. There is always win and loss in gambling so don't prioritize only one aspect.

Yes it's true that I'm also quite tired of discussing the negative impact of gambling even though it is a true fact, but let's take a little bit to see what is in the positive side of gambling. Honestly I can't say that everyone always loses, it's pretty hard to say that out of all the people who play whether they win or lose, it's out of my control. But yes I wouldn't say "all" and maybe I would say that one of them will definitely be able to get a win, whether it's the easy way or the hard way. Of course it's very difficult to distinguish or just find an indication of who will win, because obviously gambling goes with the concept of luck about the final result. If you ask about the overall result of how many people win and how many people lose it is very difficult to know and even just for just a prediction it is still quite difficult.

The point is that in luck-based gambling, there will be winners and losers at the same time, everything will run randomly, so it is only natural that before playing we always hope that we are one of the lucky ones at that time by winning.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Not keeping records, does this make me a bad gambler?

Well, I don't care what other users might have said as an answer to this question, but what I have to say here is that, not keeping a record as a gambler does not make you or anyone else a bad gambler, as long as you are gambling within your limit, that is, you don't over gamble to the extent that it places a financial burden on you, or puts you into financial problems that ordinarily shouldn't be.

Keeping gambling records has two sides, there is the good, the advantage side and the bad, the disadvantage side.

I personally believe that we all already know the good side of keeping gambling records, but many of us may not know the bad side of doing the same even though it's very simple.

One of the bad sides of keeping gambling record is that, it may come back to hurt you very deeply.
Imagine going through hard times and then one day, you pick up your gambling records to check how much you have spent gambling, you realize that you have spent tens of thousands of dollars gambling and have not even won half or quarter to half of that back, you begin to imagine what better things you would have done with that money other than gambling, this can break you, make you feel bad as you begin to feel like you have money to do something better but wasted it on gambling, it can affect one's self esteem.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

In gambling, everyone has the chance to win or lose. But players or potential players must be first made aware about the positive effects in engaging into it. Do not be a devil's advocate to tell them to just push through without thinking thrice. It's still better to gamble with proper knowledge so that you won't regret and point fingers when things go haywire.

Yeah, you are right, mate. Like I always say, when I started gambling, I once thought it's something that you can just predict and it goes as predicted. After betting on the game, I keep hope alive that the game must win. Sometimes I even calculate how I will spend the money that I am yet to win. Later, I learned how to make predictions and how to control my enthusiasm (don't be too excited when you have not yet won the bet you made, and don't only think about the wins; also have it in the back of your mind that the game can bust). I realized all that as I became more experienced. In essence, it's wise that a player first gain proper knowledge about gambling before engaging themselves in it. Like you said in your first paragraph, if one only looks at the misleading advertisements that some casinos make, they will feel tempted to bet, knowing that all they are doing is grabbing your attention.

[adultcrypto]

In gambling, everyone has the chance to win or lose. But players or potential players must be first made aware about the positive effects in engaging into it. Do not be a devil's advocate to tell them to just push through without thinking thrice. It's still better to gamble with proper knowledge so that you won't regret and point fingers when things go haywire.

Yeah, you are right, mate. Like I always say, when I started gambling, I once thought it's something that you can just predict and it goes as predicted. After betting on the game, I keep hope alive that the game must win. Sometimes I even calculate how I will spend the money that I am yet to win. Later, I learned how to make predictions and how to control my enthusiasm (don't be too excited when you have not yet won the bet you made, and don't only think about the wins; also have it in the back of your mind that the game can bust). I realized all that as I became more experienced. In essence, it's wise that a player first gain proper knowledge about gambling before engaging themselves in it. Like you said in your first paragraph, if one only looks at the misleading advertisements that some casinos make, they will feel tempted to bet, knowing that all they are doing is grabbing your attention.

I can say you really followed the different stages of maturity in gambling and it is good to know you were not discouraged along the line. Being a gambler comes with its unique challenges and in overcoming them lies the success that we all aspire. I also had high expectations when I started, thinking I could just hit this thing and life will become so sweet. Little did I know it was a long journey and not a quick fix.
Now I'm more diligent, focus and meticulous about my gambling and I keep record of every step including amount I put in and what I'm getting out per week and month. I treat my gambling differently now and I love the results so far.

[ethereumhunter]

Yes but that is still uncertain, because it is not necessarily that just by looking at the records they can reduce their gambling because they see a much larger number of losses. As I said before the record can make someone do two things, first yes maybe they realize and reduce it because they don't want to get worse and secondly you have also said that it is very possible that by looking at the record they do not accept when they see the amount of defeat is much bigger then they will get emotional and continue to gamble by applying greed to catch up with the defeat in the previous time. I think it depends on the perspective of each individual, I can't say that for sure because only they know what's best for themselves. Hopefully there are some who look at this topic and they actually consider our conversation about what luck is and how it works.

By understanding all the ways luck works in gambling then I'm sure there's no reason for them to act greedy, because obviously there are no guarantees and certainties out there, so it's better to reconsider everything you're going to do in gambling. Yes, of course, and by understanding what is meant by luck, it is clear that they will not be affected by every temptation that comes.

Yes, it's not necessarily because it depends on each gambler. After all, some will be fine after paying attention to their gambling records, but there will also be those who will have the desire to try to recover their losses. It is best if they are willing to start reducing their gambling activities so that it will also reduce the amount of losses. But I hope that those who visit this thread and want to read about it can consider it and want to try it for their own good because everything can change so that it can be even better. Having a gambling record can be a limitation for someone so they don't gamble too much.

You are right because by understanding everything, they can control their greed and because there is no guarantee of winning from gambling, they will realize that they will not get a bigger chance of winning. From their gambling records, they can see the number of wins and losses and think about not using more money in gambling. They will also learn to resist this temptation so that it does not influence them to continue gambling.