Proverbs and Sayings that Act as Triggers to Gambling

[YOSHIE]

What other proverbs or sayings could potentially act as triggers, enticing individuals to initiate or perpetuate their gambling activities?

I often ask friends or those I know personally, especially those who are involved in gambling, the question why do you gamble, the answer is looking for experience.

Of course I want to know on what basis they gamble to gain experience.
These words are here.

"The experience of gambling is not what happens to you, but rather what you do with what happens to you in the gambling arena".

Based on the words in the quote above, I believe that many of them want to enter the world of gambling, because all these things can happen due to actions and behavior, that is the average meaning of those who want to gamble based on wanting to gain experience.

[Pumared]

What other proverbs or sayings could potentially act as triggers, enticing individuals to initiate or perpetuate their gambling activities?

Based on the words in the quote above, I believe that many of them want to enter the world of gambling, because all these things can happen due to actions and behavior, that is the average meaning of those who want to gamble based on wanting to gain experience.

Experience in terms of having fun or winning? Or both? I didn't understand what you meant by that. It would make sense if it was an experience like increasing adrenaline in a game or something along those lines.

[Fundamentals Of]

It is probably not the saying itself that will push me to gamble. It might be the curiosity. Or the wish to make money. Even if I read a saying about gambling, I think it is not enough for me to gamble as a reaction.

I think the strongest trigger that might push me to gamble even if I don't feel like to, aside from the attractive prize, is probably the prodding of friends. Sometimes I gamble because my friends are gambling. And they're having fun and they want me to join them. They will convince me to gamble also.

And then the saying that you can only get back your money if you continue betting will already apply once you are already losing and wanting to quit. Sometimes friends are a bad influence. Lol.

[Lanatsa]

Just as we have expressed our concerns about certain gambling advertisements serving as potential triggers, I have observed and I think that there are gambling proverbs or quotes can also play a role in influencing individuals. Look at this Chinese proverb, "If you don’t gamble, you won’t know how lucky you are." From this proverb, it can spur a regular person to explore gambling as a means to test their luck and become hooked. Also, the person who has been gambling will want to continue gambling while being hopeful that someday they would eventually be lucky and hit the jackpot.

What other proverbs or sayings could potentially act as triggers, enticing individuals to initiate or perpetuate their gambling activities?

For sure there are tons and this could really that influence someone to play even more.

Did make out some research and this one is really that relevant.

“YOU MISS 100% OF THE SHOTS YOU DON’T TAKE.” — WAYNE GRETZKY
If you never take risks or try new things, you will never achieve anything. When gambling, you are bound to face failure a few times. What’s important is that you took a chance and allowed yourself to try.
Source: https://www.capitol-casino.com/top-20-quotes-about-gambling/

These are words on which it would be causing up that for you to play further and if you arent that wise or careful with your decisions
then this is where shit do really starts to happen.

[Pumared]

It is probably not the saying itself that will push me to gamble. It might be the curiosity. Or the wish to make money. Even if I read a saying about gambling, I think it is not enough for me to gamble as a reaction.

I think the strongest trigger that might push me to gamble even if I don't feel like to, aside from the attractive prize, is probably the prodding of friends. Sometimes I gamble because my friends are gambling. And they're having fun and they want me to join them. They will convince me to gamble also.

And then the saying that you can only get back your money if you continue betting will already apply once you are already losing and wanting to quit. Sometimes friends are a bad influence. Lol.

I believe that sayings are more of a form of encouragement and parsimony, in the sense that it will help you to calm down and make wise decisions according to the sentence. I believe it helps keep money more than an incentive to play or something like that

[Fundamentals Of]

It is probably not the saying itself that will push me to gamble. It might be the curiosity. Or the wish to make money. Even if I read a saying about gambling, I think it is not enough for me to gamble as a reaction.

I think the strongest trigger that might push me to gamble even if I don't feel like to, aside from the attractive prize, is probably the prodding of friends. Sometimes I gamble because my friends are gambling. And they're having fun and they want me to join them. They will convince me to gamble also.

And then the saying that you can only get back your money if you continue betting will already apply once you are already losing and wanting to quit. Sometimes friends are a bad influence. Lol.

I believe that sayings are more of a form of encouragement and parsimony, in the sense that it will help you to calm down and make wise decisions according to the sentence. I believe it helps keep money more than an incentive to play or something like that

It depends because there are also sayings that are merely to encourage you to continue playing. Like the usual remark that I share about not stopping because that's the only way to get back your money, that's not a saying that helps you keep your money. That's a saying that is actually telling you to chase your losses, to try to recover what you've lost. Although that saying seems to be full of hope, that's quite dangerous in gambling. It could also mean you will lose more, and possibly everything.

[Pumared]

It is probably not the saying itself that will push me to gamble. It might be the curiosity. Or the wish to make money. Even if I read a saying about gambling, I think it is not enough for me to gamble as a reaction.

I think the strongest trigger that might push me to gamble even if I don't feel like to, aside from the attractive prize, is probably the prodding of friends. Sometimes I gamble because my friends are gambling. And they're having fun and they want me to join them. They will convince me to gamble also.

And then the saying that you can only get back your money if you continue betting will already apply once you are already losing and wanting to quit. Sometimes friends are a bad influence. Lol.

I believe that sayings are more of a form of encouragement and parsimony, in the sense that it will help you to calm down and make wise decisions according to the sentence. I believe it helps keep money more than an incentive to play or something like that

It depends because there are also sayings that are merely to encourage you to continue playing. Like the usual remark that I share about not stopping because that's the only way to get back your money, that's not a saying that helps you keep your money. That's a saying that is actually telling you to chase your losses, to try to recover what you've lost. Although that saying seems to be full of hope, that's quite dangerous in gambling. It could also mean you will lose more, and possibly everything.

Yes, you're right. There are few who can help in times of loss. But in times of gain, I believe many of these words can help. Especially those that mention resilience, persistence, etc.

[Samlucky O]

What other proverbs or sayings could potentially act as triggers, enticing individuals to initiate or perpetuate their gambling activities?

These are my proverb:

1. Gambling gives you the opportunity to achieve your dream if played continuesly without relenting.
2. Risk takers are wealth makers
3. Don't underestimate the power of staking, staking is the key to Wealth.
4.  Wealth in gambling, if only you can see.
5. Action in playing than procrastination, procrastination is a hindrance to gambling success.
6. Gambling is money, money is gambling choose wisely.
Lolz   these are the ones I can think of.

[retreat]

As far as I know, gambling and Chinese people are two things that cannot be separated, because I have several Chinese neighbors and when they get together they usually play dominoes, mahjong or card games. I once talked to one of them about why they like gambling so much, according to him it was because their ancestors had been gambling for thousands of years and it had become a tradition for Chinese people to gamble. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are so many words of Chinese wise people related to gambling, because it has become their tradition.

[Pumared]

As far as I know, gambling and Chinese people are two things that cannot be separated, because I have several Chinese neighbors and when they get together they usually play dominoes, mahjong or card games. I once talked to one of them about why they like gambling so much, according to him it was because their ancestors had been gambling for thousands of years and it had become a tradition for Chinese people to gamble. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are so many words of Chinese wise people related to gambling, because it has become their tradition.

Yes, and they are unique games and in addition, there are generations and generations being influenced by games and betting. That's why they are so fascinated with betting. It reaches the point of being something extremely accepted by everyone, unlike Western societies.

[tsaroz]

Just as we have expressed our concerns about certain gambling advertisements serving as potential triggers, I have observed and I think that there are gambling proverbs or quotes can also play a role in influencing individuals. Look at this Chinese proverb, "If you don’t gamble, you won’t know how lucky you are." From this proverb, it can spur a regular person to explore gambling as a means to test their luck and become hooked. Also, the person who has been gambling will want to continue gambling while being hopeful that someday they would eventually be lucky and hit the jackpot.

What other proverbs or sayings could potentially act as triggers, enticing individuals to initiate or perpetuate their gambling activities?

I'd like to add up something that could be called a proverb or a superstition related to our culture and it also accepts that gambling your money is losing it.
There's a popular belief that you should gamble occasionally to spend your bad lucks. They believe we have finite number of bad lucks in a given time. So, if we spend them on losing on gambling, we'd be safe from other life threatening bad lucks like accidents and losses in business.
It's clearly a superstition as gambling could be the start of a series of bad lucks which otherwise would have never occurred but this gives some degree of social legitimacy for gambling business.

[Poker Player]

I hated most of these proverbs and sayings because they can be misleading, the one I don't like the most is the more you keep gambling, the closer you are to hitting a jackpot, this can weaponized any beginner and they will think that all they need to do is keep gambling with all thy might.

It is that this proverb, like the others that have been quoted here, is bullshit. To get carried away by such proverbs is a sure way to lose a lot of money. The one you quote is fallacious for two reasons:

1. Mathematical events are independent. If you have a 0.1% chance of hitting a jackpot you still have it no matter if you have bet 1,000 times before and this is the 1,001st bet.

2. Eventually you will hit the jackpot but most likely by then you will have spent more money than you have won.

We could make a similar analysis of the rest of the proverbs.

[TheUltraElite]

Yes, and they are unique games and in addition, there are generations and generations being influenced by games and betting. That's why they are so fascinated with betting. It reaches the point of being something extremely accepted by everyone, unlike Western societies.

The proverbs used mostly apply to taking a chance at something, not gambling. They are mostly used to nudge the lazy people who are not attempting to develop their lives into something even better.

But then you can misinterpret these statements to gambling because the addict's brain functions in that way and for them anything and everything is gambling. At present the social media influencers and gamers are trying to monetize the gambling scene by reaching out to the younger generation with their gambling promotions.

But similar problems were there in previous generations too, it is just how the people learn to avoid them.

[Accardo]

I believe that sayings are more of a form of encouragement and parsimony, in the sense that it will help you to calm down and make wise decisions according to the sentence. I believe it helps keep money more than an incentive to play or something like that

It depends because there are also sayings that are merely to encourage you to continue playing. Like the usual remark that I share about not stopping because that's the only way to get back your money, that's not a saying that helps you keep your money. That's a saying that is actually telling you to chase your losses, to try to recover what you've lost. Although that saying seems to be full of hope, that's quite dangerous in gambling. It could also mean you will lose more, and possibly everything.

Those encouraging sayings help a few people who utilize it for gambling carefully. Most gamblers rarely acknowledge the fact that the saying is a factor that helps them to stay gambling. In the long run, everyone does whatever they feel is right and doesn't care if it's worth it or not. Provided it gives them money. Those who read quotes on chasing losses like " don't give up" in gambling may regret it at the finish line of the game. Those who share such quotes to help a gambling friend not to quit, could be getting their strategies right, and forget to teach the other player who wants to quit ways to gamble responsibly. All they can share with the person is a quote that'll make him change his mind not to quit.

Thereby, pushing the gambler to continue from where he stopped. Those are difficulties most players face while gambling and peer pressure. Although the game is personal, lots of gamblers are aware of one another and tend to have conversations regarding their wins. Most players, even, lie about their wins to impress friends. Nothing stops a gambler from taking inspiration from those quotes, but it's worth it if the player focuses on being a better player than depending on quotes. Most of the quotes I've read on the thread point towards gambling more don't quit, confirm your luck, etc. Gamblers also need a quote that helps in reviving their anxieties caused by gambling.

[Blitzboy]

I believe that sayings are more of a form of encouragement and parsimony, in the sense that it will help you to calm down and make wise decisions according to the sentence. I believe it helps keep money more than an incentive to play or something like that

It depends because there are also sayings that are merely to encourage you to continue playing. Like the usual remark that I share about not stopping because that's the only way to get back your money, that's not a saying that helps you keep your money. That's a saying that is actually telling you to chase your losses, to try to recover what you've lost. Although that saying seems to be full of hope, that's quite dangerous in gambling. It could also mean you will lose more, and possibly everything.

Those encouraging sayings help a few people who utilize it for gambling carefully. Most gamblers rarely acknowledge the fact that the saying is a factor that helps them to stay gambling. In the long run, everyone does whatever they feel is right and doesn't care if it's worth it or not. Provided it gives them money. Those who read quotes on chasing losses like " don't give up" in gambling may regret it at the finish line of the game. Those who share such quotes to help a gambling friend not to quit, could be getting their strategies right, and forget to teach the other player who wants to quit ways to gamble responsibly. All they can share with the person is a quote that'll make him change his mind not to quit.

Thereby, pushing the gambler to continue from where he stopped. Those are difficulties most players face while gambling and peer pressure. Although the game is personal, lots of gamblers are aware of one another and tend to have conversations regarding their wins. Most players, even, lie about their wins to impress friends. Nothing stops a gambler from taking inspiration from those quotes, but it's worth it if the player focuses on being a better player than depending on quotes. Most of the quotes I've read on the thread point towards gambling more don't quit, confirm your luck, etc. Gamblers also need a quote that helps in reviving their anxieties caused by gambling.

We oppose exploiters of the vulnerable and support those caught in the cycle. After seeing a lot, gambling isnt for the faint-hearted. Not everyone can handle the rough game. In gambling, "dont give up" doesnt help. Knowledge of when to hold and fold is more important than not quitting.

People lie about winning, digging their buddies deeper. Thats major league loss. No joke, we need a new story. Ignore old quotes. Be smart and gamble responsibly. Playing the game right is more important than money. Its acceptable to leave. This is life success, not quitting. Play smartly and stay focused. The actual stuff.

[EluguHcman]

Just as we have expressed our concerns about certain gambling advertisements serving as potential triggers, I have observed and I think that there are gambling proverbs or quotes can also play a role in influencing individuals. Look at this Chinese proverb, "If you don’t gamble, you won’t know how lucky you are." From this proverb, it can spur a regular person to explore gambling as a means to test their luck and become hooked. Also, the person who has been gambling will want to continue gambling while being hopeful that someday they would eventually be lucky and hit the jackpot.

What other proverbs or sayings could potentially act as triggers, enticing individuals to initiate or perpetuate their gambling activities?

I agree with you OP that not just the social medias, ADs or gambling influencers that also influences individuals to gamble or to the attractions of addictive and Irresponsible gambling.

The wise saying that No Risk No Rewards has also ilicited about influences to had got some occasional gamblers to had adopted the gambling boards and sites of becoming their comfortable grounds where they spends their leisures.

Also has aspired gamblers of taking much impossible risks of betting with unaffordable funds to loose including picking up of little teams to beat the big teams just to stand on the high odds and yet they don't win and later on they keep on repeatedly betting on same style hoping that it would pay them off some days as long gambling is a game of luck and yeah, they are boosted with the word of the no risks no rewards.

[boty]

Yes, and they are unique games and in addition, there are generations and generations being influenced by games and betting. That's why they are so fascinated with betting. It reaches the point of being something extremely accepted by everyone, unlike Western societies.

The proverbs used mostly apply to taking a chance at something, not gambling. They are mostly used to nudge the lazy people who are not attempting to develop their lives into something even better.

But then you can misinterpret these statements to gambling because the addict's brain functions in that way and for them anything and everything is gambling. At present the social media influencers and gamers are trying to monetize the gambling scene by reaching out to the younger generation with their gambling promotions.

But similar problems were there in previous generations too, it is just how the people learn to avoid them.

When someone is very seriously addicted to gambling, of course they will misunderstand something and will more often relate it to gambling, because all they think about is gambling, so whatever they listen to will of course be able to easily connect it to gambling and be able to get rid of it. Because of this habit, you have to change your thinking about gambling by looking for something busy so you don't always think about gambling.

[summonerrk]

Gamblers often like to use gambling proverbs and sayings because they can help express complex thoughts and emotions in a simple way.
For example, "Don't play with fire" can be used to warn about the risks of gambling. Or “Some go to the forest, some go for firewood” can remind you that in gambling there are always winners and losers. Additionally, proverbs and sayings can be used to maintain optimism and motivation, such as “Luck is turning.” But it is important to remember that gambling can lead to serious consequences, so you need to play responsibly and keep reality in mind.

[boyptc]

2. Eventually you will hit the jackpot but most likely by then you will have spent more money than you have won.

We could make a similar analysis of the rest of the proverbs.

I am relatable to this.

It is what I have always been hearing from those that cant accept losing and instead, keep on going on because what they are up to is to continue gambling and has that thought of what if they stop, luck could have been there for then.

Another one, "you wont lose if you dont gamble" tell this to a gambler that is in losing streak and they will be triggered.

[Marykeller]

I don't think the proverb given by the Chinese can be wording words that can act as a trigger for an individual to begin to gamble. Although the proverb can be misunderstood when heard of in a real sense, it is not for one to know how their luck can be in gambling rather it is for one to thank their stars for not engaging in gambling.

Having said that, my understanding of the proverb is far different from how you view it to be. Like someone who doesn't gamble, doesn't know how lucky they are not to find gambling as an act to engage in.

I have heard of the proverb severally times from people who gamble a lot, telling those who don't gamble how lucky they are not to gamble.