Another Two Category Of Gamblers That We Are Not Aware Of

[alani123]

This seems more like a superstition other than anything else...
Just like Koreans think your life is judged by your blood type, or how many indian people still kinda somehow follow the caste system...
Based on how someone gambles they come up with character traits? I wish life was that simple so we could judge people with things like zodiac signs or character stats.

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[Accardo]

I think they should be more categories available, but it's safe to say that the first option, action gambler, has a higher number of gamblers in that category than the second option, which I don't belong to, I'd say the first option, but not completely me, because I don't participate in illegal gambling. Started gambling at a young stage and played card games too with friends. Although never won big in those kinds of game. The escape gamblers still have lots of gamblers in that category, but not all has escaped being compulsive in gambling. The need to be a responsible gambler, may not be found in both categories. Because sometimes the action gambler would find himself, if care is not taken, compulsive in the end. Hence, the need to be a better gambler is to make sure one is not gambler from a young age, that's as an underage. It takes some strong self-control for such a person to escape compulsive gambling.

[passwordnow]

Based on that description, action gamblers are energetic and yet they have low self-esteem? I think that contradicts the entire description of it when they're action gamblers, energetic and yet they have this problem of having low self-esteem. Maybe the majority belongs to this category because of how many are energetic in terms of gambling but if it's with the other things, we don't usually give our thoughts and attention on it. The attention that we're giving to gambling is we are aware of it but we just can't stop ourselves when we're already there.

And as for the escape gamblers, looks like they are villain of this topic and they are liars and manipulative. Anyway, a type 1 category or the action gamblers can also be manipulative based on the descriptions that they have and said that they've got that IQ and confidence. Why I think that it can just be the same category and there's really no need to categorize them because at the end of it, what matters is that they're both gamblers and still can go to the point of being addicted.

[_act_]

Based on that description, action gamblers are energetic and yet they have low self-esteem? I think that contradicts the entire description of it when they're action gamblers, energetic and yet they have this problem of having low self-esteem.

Some characteristics of low self-esteem are:

thinking that other people are better than you, thinking that you do not deserve to have fun, blaming yourself when things go wrong, focusing on your negatives and ignoring your achievements, joking about yourself in a negative way, saying something negative and critical about yourself.

I do not think if someone do not have some of these characteristics, that the person will be energetic. You are right.

What OP posted are just something not to consider.

[Mauser]

Both types of gamblers are not that good in their perspective but it's worth taking note of these kinds of gamblers so we can analyze ourselves if we are behaving any one of these two types of gamblers.

How about you what kind of gamblers are you within these two types of gamblers, you should have a pick if you've been gambling for a long time I'm sure you have some of their characteristics.

It's the first time I am hearing about these two types of gamblers and I think that I don't fall into any category of two. My IQ is definitely too low for being an action gambler and I don't like to be loud or even shout about my bets. Even when I have a big bet on a game that I watch live in a public place, then I don't like to be vocal about my bets. With my friends I am happy to share my bets and if I win I am also happy to buy some beers, but I don't like to engage the whole room in my betting. So instead of the action gambler I am rather the quiet one that looks from behind and enjoys the show. As for the escape gambler, I don't like lying and would never do it to my friends and family. I can understand that people are uncomfortable to talk about gambling when they are losing, but then it's better to say nothing instead of lying. Also I don't like to manipulate people or worse case myself, there is no benefit to it.

[passwordnow]

Based on that description, action gamblers are energetic and yet they have low self-esteem? I think that contradicts the entire description of it when they're action gamblers, energetic and yet they have this problem of having low self-esteem.

Some characteristics of low self-esteem are:

thinking that other people are better than you, thinking that you do not deserve to have fun, blaming yourself when things go wrong, focusing on your negatives and ignoring your achievements, joking about yourself in a negative way, saying something negative and critical about yourself.

I do not think if someone do not have some of these characteristics, that the person will be energetic. You are right.

What OP posted are just something not to consider.

That's why I think that it contradicts to the description on what OP has given about the action gamblers. They shouldn't be low self-esteem gamblers as they are active and energetic. And whenever there are these types that differentiate the classics of gamblers does have their own reference. But I think that they've just made it for someone to have something to do out of boredom. But anyway, I respect all of these classifications if that's too important to them because still, I don't think that there's a need for you to classify yourself.

It's just like the old times when we talk about it for being an active gambler or a passive gambler. Someone who does it for fun and does it for the money. So, all of those stuff and descriptions that we all know, there can be changes over time based on the trend in the gambling industry and based on the terms that we've been using. But as I have said, there's not really any importance whether to get classified as one or not.

[maydna]

It seems like I fall into these two types of gamblers, but somehow, I don't feel sure about this. But after all, I only gamble for fun and am not one or even both types of gamblers. Apart from that, I am also still learning to control myself, and I can stop myself from gambling too often.

And those two types of gamblers are not the type I feel like I am today. I can gamble several times a week, but I can also refrain from gambling for several weeks or even not gamble for a month or more. So I feel like I'm not part of either type of gambler.

[piebeyb]

I don't have a complete category above but maybe it's a little closer to action gamblers, every gambler does have a unique character from their gambling but this is obtained usually from their own gambling experience, so their character is formed in gambling, how they play gambling at gambling or even with their friends. I actually don't think too much about how my character gambles, but the most important thing is that every time I gamble, limit my budget well so that I don't play beyond my limits and betting small as long as it's profitable doesn't matter.

It's almost close to the character of an action gambler, but whatever it is, I'm sure not everyone has full similarities with the character written in this thread because everyone has their own history in gambling and of course there are many different experiences with gambling itself, don't think that every gambler can have the same character because the character of each gambler is always built from the level of experience during gambling and of course each person is also different in their views on gambling.  

[angrybirdy]

Is it possible to not have a characteristic that’s not specific to just one category? I mean something in between?

Because for me, there are certain habits that I exhibit that does not fall entirely into one category - seems like mid-way between action gambler and Escape gambler so I’d like to know if there’s any other person who feel the same way as I do.

Same mate! I don't know in which category should I fall because I have some characteristics from both category and it seems like many of us are having the same thoughts?  But I'm much more into Action gambler and I know to myself that I need to become a responsible gambler and I need to stick on what I've planned and started. I won't lie to say that I only gamble to enjoy and have fun, of course I somehow expect to win so that I can have money that I can use to treat myself or my family, but I don't rely on gambling as the only source of income because I have a stable job.

[Yaunfitda]

I really don't know if we can be just categorized on those 2 characteristics. And for sure majority here will not agree on the description itself, what? we have low self-esteem, and manipulative? What the hell is that description? So I will say that it's not that right to categorized all, some of us just play to have some fun. Maybe others have big capital to begin with and that is fined. But I don't think they gamble because they are manipulative or something, they play to enjoy and be entertained and of course us average joe gamblers wanted to win, simply as that. No need to go to that line to describe who we are, gamblers will be gamblers and that is enough for us. We don't have self-esteem and that is the worst that I heard about gamblers to be honest.

[Oasisman]

I think these categories are complicated and too complex for someone to fall into either one of the category. I mean, for an action gambler, it was stated that one of its characteristic is confident, but in the next sentence it became self contradictory as it states that despite all those positive character, they usually have low self-esteem? I'm sorry but I didn't get it.

I actually knew several people who were confident on almost every bet they make, especially in a match up game like poker, pool, and other pvp gambling games, but they all doesn't have a low self-steem. In fact they are very competitive who even applaud a winning opponent.

[Wexnident]

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Action gambler sounds pretty weird. I mean it said it itself, having those characteristics then having low self-esteem? Or maybe only in terms of gambling? Then I guess it slightly makes more sense since some people are just like that. Rather curious why it's called "Action" gambler though. The most notable characteristic is their having opposite attitudes when it comes to gambling and regular life so it might've been better to describe it that way.

As for Escape gamblers, they're probably the ones who destroy their own families and friends relationship-wise since they probably try to get money off of them by either guilt-tripping or as the characteristics said, manipulating them by lying.

Well most people probably fall into well, normal gamblers. These types, whatever or whoever describes them in the first place, probably only describes the extreme cases.

[borovichok]

Action Gambler

Action gamblers are usually domineering, controlling, manipulative men with large egos. They see themselves as friendly, sociable, gregarious and generous. Their average IQ is over 120. They are energetic, assertive, persuasive and confident. In spite of all this, they usually have low self-esteem. Historically, they started gambling at an early age, often in their teens, by placing small bets on sporting events or playing cards with friends or relatives. They progress through the four phases of the disorder over a ten to thirty year time span. Action compulsive gamblers gamble primarily at “skill” games such as poker or other card games, horse and dog racing and sports betting. These gamblers dominate both legal and illegal sports betting.

Escape Gamblers

Escape compulsive gamblers share some of the same characteristics as the Action gambler:
Low self esteem
Become liars
Manipulative
Evolve through four stages: Winning-Losing-Desperation-Hopeless (although the winning stage is quite different for Escape gamblers.)
Compulsive gambling can be arrested through treatment and self-help programs.

Ordinarily, an action gambler who is characterized as being domineering and controlling and having large egos is not supposed to fall in the category of having low self-esteem but I think this is so because of the nature of the activity that is gambling. This even tells us why both action and escape gamblers have low self-esteem regardless of the fact that an action gambler posses confidence.

Does this mean gambling activity affects our self-esteem or leaves us with low self-esteem? From my experience, yes it does because constant loss in gambling can diminish the sense of self-worth. Some gamblers feel guilty after gambling due to the money and time they have spent on gambling and then neglecting their responsibilities.

However, I was hoping to see the different ways people behave when they win or lose because that in my opinion would have formed a better category of gamblers rather than telling us the different characteristics of an individual. Some people have these characteristics but are not into gambling so it is not peculiar to gamblers alone. Also, I don't have to fall under the category of escape gambler by the characteristics you have given before becoming an addicted gambler because all addicts go through those stages so that is not peculiar to escape gamblers as you have implied.

[Beparanf]

This seems more like a superstition other than anything else...
Just like Koreans think your life is judged by your blood type, or how many indian people still kinda somehow follow the caste system...
Based on how someone gambles they come up with character traits? I wish life was that simple so we could judge people with things like zodiac signs or character stats.

It’s not about judging but rather this kind of traits is discovered due to the similarities within the gamblers. It’s just a classification and that doesn’t mean that it runs to your blood already. It’s based on how you behave which means you can change your classification based on your attitude.

I believe the list provided by the OP is not complete since there’s a lot of different types of gamblers that doesn’t mention on that 2 category. I myself don’t find any suitable category. the option since I’m just an average gambler but not low self esteem.there should be a choices in the middle.

[Assface16678]

Is it possible to not have a characteristic that’s not specific to just one category? I mean something in between?

Because for me, there are certain habits that I exhibit that does not fall entirely into one category - seems like mid-way between action gambler and Escape gambler so I’d like to know if there’s any other person who feel the same way as I do.

Same mate! I don't know in which category should I fall because I have some characteristics from both category and it seems like many of us are having the same thoughts?  But I'm much more into Action gambler and I know to myself that I need to become a responsible gambler and I need to stick on what I've planned and started. I won't lie to say that I only gamble to enjoy and have fun, of course I somehow expect to win so that I can have money that I can use to treat myself or my family, but I don't rely on gambling as the only source of income because I have a stable job.

You don't need to categorise yourself; there are definite categories of gamblers, as people can have mixed or different characteristics. In short, even I, as an action gambler, can also be an escape gambler, but based on the OP's statement, it is not clear what kind of characteristics the two types of gamblers have, as some characteristics are contradictory and don't match the category. That's why I'd say it's more like a gambler can be anywhere; he can manifest different characteristics depending on his current mood or the kind of environment he is residing in. But if I were to categorise myself, I would be an aggressive gambler who likes thrills and, at the same time, has fun with those thrills. I could also be a coward gambler sometimes who can't take a risk. So it doesn't matter what type or what category you are in as a gambler, as long as you know your limits and you know yourself.

[swogerino]

I am happy to see myself in the first category although I don't know about IQ though I have a really high self esteem and I surely have not finished the 4 phases despite having gambled since more than 23 years ago.Of course those who lie and manipulate to take profit from other persons by such means will have low self esteem and with the passing of time these type of persons are the one who end very badly in the sad stories we have seen in large quantity here.

[Blitzboy]

Each group has parts of me in it. I started by betting on simple games because I loved both skill and luck. Making a quick choice gives you more of an energy rush than winning. Additionally, it's provided me a small break from my daily routine. This exact mix between action and escape shapes gambling.

Encourage safe and fun gaming. The important thing is to know when gaming stops being fun. Being aware of our Action and Escape gambler habits helps us stay balanced. To keep games fun and interesting, we need to understand why we do the things we do.

[topbitcoin]

Like most people fall into the second category, namely considering gambling as a place of escape. and quite a few people feel stressed because of their duties and work, they choose gambling as a place to relieve stress and find relaxation and fun by gambling. However, there are those who are more dangerous, namely people who turn to gambling because they are experiencing financial problems, where they hope that by gambling they can overcome their financial problems and by betting they can get profits many times over. And that is a stupid assumption, which can harm themselves, which in the end their financial condition gets worse as a result of a number of losses they experience while gambling, while they fall into the valley of the abyss that exists in gambling, namely the problem of gambling addiction which makes them more and more losses and losses.

[coin-investor]

This seems more like a superstition other than anything else...

No, it's not bro, it's a clinical study I have dropped the link you may have missed reading the article, the doctors are the ones who came out with these terms not ordinary citizens, I also thought that there are only two types of gamblers responsible and irresponsible gamblers. but there are other types too

Just like Koreans think your life is judged by your blood type, or how many indian people still kinda somehow follow the caste system...
Based on how someone gambles they come up with character traits? I wish life was that simple so we could judge people with things like zodiac signs or character stats.

But that's how physicians do the things they try to articulate, or comprehend the behavior of gamblers, it may not look easy for us laymen.
They study the behavior, so they can trace symptoms and set up a rehabilitation method for gamblers, gambling behavior is quite complicated, they first classified it so they can come out with treatments on how to cure these symptoms.

[Weawant]

I have seen a lot of members posting different kinds and types of gamblers but I doubt if they already know these two types of gamblers, I have not seen anyone posting these two types of gamblers yet.

Action Gambler

Action gamblers are usually domineering, controlling, manipulative men with large egos. They see themselves as friendly, sociable, gregarious and generous. Their average IQ is over 120. They are energetic, assertive, persuasive and confident. In spite of all this, they usually have low self-esteem. Historically, they started gambling at an early age, often in their teens, by placing small bets on sporting events or playing cards with friends or relatives. They progress through the four phases of the disorder over a ten to thirty year time span. Action compulsive gamblers gamble primarily at “skill” games such as poker or other card games, horse and dog racing and sports betting. These gamblers dominate both legal and illegal sports betting.

I see a very big mix up in this description of yours as it seem to be conflicting it self as I try to understand it because I seem not to be able to understand how some one will be able to possess all the qualities you did mentioned above and yet such person is still have low self esteem, I mean this doesn't match up at all and it's almost not making Sense to me.

Gambling at early age could over time build your experience and make you a much more better gambler because some how history is bound to repeat it's self so in that case you may have to just use your experience and when you see some events about reoccurring you take advantage of it and you could get your next big hit from such game. These gamblers are usually skilled in some cases no doubts and that's because they have been doing it over the years and are now consider very experienced enough to Play much better than regular newbies.