Stopping the curse of losing streak?

[Accardo]

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In your case, how do you approach when you are on losing streak so badly on specific game. Does changing game works for you?

I have the same way of approaching lose streak, if you read the thread I made where I have a lose streak from February to March, I took a break to at least have a fresh start once I decided to gamble. Then when I gamble, I've won. I manage to multiply my deposited money by playing blackjack at that time. Though, I didn't try to play other games, I just took a break and it works. It's also a great strategy to cool my head as having a losing streak really is stressful.

Losing streak is quite stressful to deal with due to the struggle as pointed out above by other members. Gamblers, increasingly, have a difficult time dealing with losing streak. Some don't think of getting a break, as all they desire is making the lost money return back to the bank roll. Such thoughts pins a player to the game till he's so stressed out that he wouldn't think of making the right decisions like taking a break. The durations and timing of the game is quite very crucial because as a player that made it out of a losing streak and jumps back after a few minutes break, the brain may not have been balanced to focus on the fresh game.

Switching games on the other hands also can be followed with same method of extending the break. As a slot player going a day off is cool at my end. It enables me to think of other methods of approaching such an annoying experience of a losing streak. I prefer escaping a losing streak than finding myself in it and struggling for my way out. Gamblers who always experience a losing streak are not seriously taking their breaks into place. And a good number of them get addicted. The struggle to stop can be too tough till the player loses all his self control in the pursuit of money.

[ZippyPixL]

I’ve been on losing streak for almost 3 weeks of gambling, not daily but in random basis for over 3 weeks. Mostly I play only live blackjack using small bankroll around 50$ to 100$  . No matter what I do, slow play or whatever betting strategy makes me lose since dealer card is always so good around 90% of my game.

What I did is I stop gambling for a week and decided to try different game so that my mind will be fresh and positive. I play slot games and manage to win huge amount that is enough to recover my 3 weeks losses and gain a decent profit. I’m just using small bet on slot games when I hit the huge jackpot.

In conclusion, if you are already having a rough time on playing same game over and over despite you have a good experience on it before. Trying new games to you and taking break will help you to snap out of your losing streak because chasing losses usually make us trap on our losses.


In your case, how do you approach when you are on losing streak so badly on specific game. Does changing game works for you?

Everything is exactly as you described and I follow the same advice. Usually, when I experience such streaks it indicates that I am tired and need to switch to something else. Or it simply may not be my day which is also a possibility. In that case it's better to stop for a while.

[bitterguy28]

Even if you set a dice game at 98% chance of win there's still 2 % that you will lose your bet, and that's not zero, my friends.

What happens is that the OP talks about bad streaks and if you have a 98% chance of winning a game a bad streak will not last long. Bad streaks are known as variance, a variation on the statistical mean and depending on the odds of winning you have in a given game there is a mathematical impossibility that they will last more than x plays. In the OP's case what I would do would be to step away from gambling for a while, not so much because of the streak but because he doesn't seem to enjoy it.

Understanding variance and how it plays into gambling statistics is crucial. It’s reassuring to recognize that while bad streaks can occur, the likelihood of them being prolonged when the win probability is so high is statistically minimal. This perspective can definitely help players maintain a healthier and more optimistic outlook on their gambling experiences.

but the decision making  is what important here , because even how the statistics says and the outcome yet it is the players decision to how long the chasing will turn into.
the more you know how to deal with gambling is the more you will gain from  it , try not to become addicted and of course never become greedy .

[Psynthax]

Everything is exactly as you described and I follow the same advice. Usually, when I experience such streaks it indicates that I am tired and need to switch to something else. Or it simply may not be my day which is also a possibility. In that case it's better to stop for a while.

switching between games usually refresh the mind, for example you are too focused on the football matches, you got bad streaks you can easily switch over to UFC or basketball or whatever sport that you have knowledge of then it works as sort of mind refreshment when you see new things.
personally I really like footballs, basketballs and UFC even sometime its chess too, you know betting on those definitely have different experiences, even more so when you are watching the matches you definitely gonna have that pump of adrenaline.
but overall if you face lose streak, then its better to just rest for a week or a month to keep your mind fresh, always remember everything thats excessive isn't really good for you there is reason why people doing too much thing might messed up just like working, business and so on.

forcing your way out of problem after series of lose streak will make things worse only so this advice is really good for those that contemplating whether they should just force their way to make up for their losses.

[Betwrong]

Even if you set a dice game at 98% chance of win there's still 2 % that you will lose your bet, and that's not zero, my friends.

What happens is that the OP talks about bad streaks and if you have a 98% chance of winning a game a bad streak will not last long. ~

It's a dangerous assumption, my friend. Let's imagine someone stakes $1,000 to have a "sure win" of $10 betting with 98% win chance. A bad luck strikes and he loses his bet, $1,000. Then he thinks? "I can't lose two times in a row with 98% win chance, right?" So, he stakes $100,000 this time to"surely" win his $1,000 back. And bad luck strikes again and he loses his $100k. Now, to recover $100k he needs to bet $10 million with 98% win chance. Would you, being in his place, borrow $10,000,000 somewhere and make that bet? I wouldn't advise doing that.

[Fredomago]

Even if you set a dice game at 98% chance of win there's still 2 % that you will lose your bet, and that's not zero, my friends.

What happens is that the OP talks about bad streaks and if you have a 98% chance of winning a game a bad streak will not last long. ~

It's a dangerous assumption, my friend. Let's imagine someone stakes $1,000 to have a "sure win" of $10 betting with 98% win chance. A bad luck strikes and he loses his bet, $1,000. Then he thinks? "I can't lose two times in a row with 98% win chance, right?" So, he stakes $100,000 this time to"surely" win his $1,000 back. And bad luck strikes again and he loses his $100k. Now, to recover $100k he needs to bet $10 million with 98% win chance. Would you, being in his place, borrow $10,000,000 somewhere and make that bet? I wouldn't advise doing that.

I use to remember those strategy during the old days of playing dice, something similar that since you think that you can't lose more than 5x in a 98% losing streaks then you'll just keep adding to your bet size to recover your loses only to find out that there's no assurance that the kind of losing streaks will take place.

You'll just ends up regretting that kind of strategy and lose a lot of money, thinking that it will bring something decent but in return it's just another bad time with your gambling sessions.

[Lannakosa]

I use to remember those strategy during the old days of playing dice, something similar that since you think that you can't lose more than 5x in a 98% losing streaks then you'll just keep adding to your bet size to recover your loses only to find out that there's no assurance that the kind of losing streaks will take place.

You'll just ends up regretting that kind of strategy and lose a lot of money, thinking that it will bring something decent but in return it's just another bad time with your gambling sessions.

Can you imagine how many people could get rich with this strategy if it worked, but for every player, even with a large gaming bank, their losing streak will come, which will make winning impossible for them. I don't even know if this strategy has worked for anyone, because it turns out that if you apply it constantly, it will only be a matter of time before another streak occurs, that will last long enough to empty the entire deposit.

[Dewi Aries]

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In your case, how do you approach when you are on losing streak so badly on specific game. Does changing game works for you?

I have the same way of approaching lose streak, if you read the thread I made where I have a lose streak from February to March, I took a break to at least have a fresh start once I decided to gamble. Then when I gamble, I've won. I manage to multiply my deposited money by playing blackjack at that time. Though, I didn't try to play other games, I just took a break and it works. It's also a great strategy to cool my head as having a losing streak really is stressful.

Well actually something that you do this yes may be able to be labeled as a strategy but leads to precautions by choosing to take a break when experiencing a losing streak to be able to make yourself calm, and I agree with your opinion that this is also a strategy but more directed to calm yourself. And on the other hand for the problem of the victory that you managed to get after you took a break I think it was a situation that you were lucky or meant that luck came at the right time, because if we talk about gambling then whatever the situation is no matter even if you are in peace if for example you are unlucky then you will also definitely end the session with defeat, but the point is that I agree with you that we must have a strategy to calm down or prevent emotions from dominating by stopping when experiencing a losing streak and returning later based on calmness.

[irhact]

Well actually something that you do this yes may be able to be labeled as a strategy but leads to precautions by choosing to take a break when experiencing a losing streak to be able to make yourself calm, and I agree with your opinion that this is also a strategy but more directed to calm yourself. And on the other hand for the problem of the victory that you managed to get after you took a break I think it was a situation that you were lucky or meant that luck came at the right time, because if we talk about gambling then whatever the situation is no matter even if you are in peace if for example you are unlucky then you will also definitely end the session with defeat, but the point is that I agree with you that we must have a strategy to calm down or prevent emotions from dominating by stopping when experiencing a losing streak and returning later based on calmness.

Well if I were in a position to have a losing streak for weeks or up to a month even though it's not everyday but on a different interval honestly I'll definitely rest for a while. Now imagine in a case where an individual keeps betting everyday for straight one month, you could image how much they've lost on gambling, I'm not trying to say I'm perfect or I haven't had loses of course I have but then I won't allow myself get to the point.

 I would've definitely quit during the first week of loses for a while to rest my head because as we all know it's not good to gamble with an unstable mindset, having a losing streak for straight one month could destabilise someone's mental health and if they don't quit they could end up losing all their money to gambling  due to chasing loses and things as such is what makes someone become addicted.

[slapper]

Everything is exactly as you described and I follow the same advice. Usually, when I experience such streaks it indicates that I am tired and need to switch to something else. Or it simply may not be my day which is also a possibility. In that case it's better to stop for a while.

switching between games usually refresh the mind, for example you are too focused on the football matches, you got bad streaks you can easily switch over to UFC or basketball or whatever sport that you have knowledge of then it works as sort of mind refreshment when you see new things.
personally I really like footballs, basketballs and UFC even sometime its chess too, you know betting on those definitely have different experiences, even more so when you are watching the matches you definitely gonna have that pump of adrenaline.
but overall if you face lose streak, then its better to just rest for a week or a month to keep your mind fresh, always remember everything thats excessive isn't really good for you there is reason why people doing too much thing might messed up just like working, business and so on.

forcing your way out of problem after series of lose streak will make things worse only so this advice is really good for those that contemplating whether they should just force their way to make up for their losses.

In bad luck, switching games makes sense. New sport, vibes, maybe a new start? But are we fixing the problem or just distracting ourselves? It feels good in the moment, that rush of the unknown... but that high is temporary. We're not addressing the cause. You said it: too much of anything is bad. Football, basketball, or whatever, this is sports betting 101. Knowing when to retreat is the actual skill that sets pros apart. That advise about resting after a loss? Straight wisdom. Your mental game matters more than your bankroll, guy. Blasting through losses is a formula for disaster

[adultcrypto]

I use to remember those strategy during the old days of playing dice, something similar that since you think that you can't lose more than 5x in a 98% losing streaks then you'll just keep adding to your bet size to recover your loses only to find out that there's no assurance that the kind of losing streaks will take place.

You'll just ends up regretting that kind of strategy and lose a lot of money, thinking that it will bring something decent but in return it's just another bad time with your gambling sessions.

Can you imagine how many people could get rich with this strategy if it worked, but for every player, even with a large gaming bank, their losing streak will come, which will make winning impossible for them. I don't even know if this strategy has worked for anyone, because it turns out that if you apply it constantly, it will only be a matter of time before another streak occurs, that will last long enough to empty the entire deposit.

I have lost to a point I began to doubt if gambling was actually for me. Losing streak is not a sweet experience, it drains the individual both financially and emotionally. Many people just increase their amount per bet when they lose with the hope of getting their money back and this further sink them into deeper losses just like @Fredomago explained. Understanding how gambling work, every gambler must be sensitive to know when they are experiencing losing streak and that the best thing to do in such a time is to reduce the amount of play per bet or possibly stop gambling for some time.

[Fredomago]

I use to remember those strategy during the old days of playing dice, something similar that since you think that you can't lose more than 5x in a 98% losing streaks then you'll just keep adding to your bet size to recover your loses only to find out that there's no assurance that the kind of losing streaks will take place.

You'll just ends up regretting that kind of strategy and lose a lot of money, thinking that it will bring something decent but in return it's just another bad time with your gambling sessions.

Can you imagine how many people could get rich with this strategy if it worked, but for every player, even with a large gaming bank, their losing streak will come, which will make winning impossible for them. I don't even know if this strategy has worked for anyone, because it turns out that if you apply it constantly, it will only be a matter of time before another streak occurs, that will last long enough to empty the entire deposit.

I have lost to a point I began to doubt if gambling was actually for me. Losing streak is not a sweet experience, it drains the individual both financially and emotionally. Many people just increase their amount per bet when they lose with the hope of getting their money back and this further sink them into deeper losses just like @Fredomago explained. Understanding how gambling work, every gambler must be sensitive to know when they are experiencing losing streak and that the best thing to do in such a time is to reduce the amount of play per bet or possibly stop gambling for some time.

Yes, if you find yourself in a deep hole better to find ways to stop and quit, instead of pushing forward,  it's a best practice to make sure that you are still in control,  many gamblers lose a lot since  they think that the strategy will work for them only to find out that it's just draining their balance and by aggressions inside them, they will keep adding more and lose it to the house. So better to be aware and not to fall with that same situation.

[ZippyPixL]

Everything is exactly as you described and I follow the same advice. Usually, when I experience such streaks it indicates that I am tired and need to switch to something else. Or it simply may not be my day which is also a possibility. In that case it's better to stop for a while.

switching between games usually refresh the mind, for example you are too focused on the football matches, you got bad streaks you can easily switch over to UFC or basketball or whatever sport that you have knowledge of then it works as sort of mind refreshment when you see new things.
personally I really like footballs, basketballs and UFC even sometime its chess too, you know betting on those definitely have different experiences, even more so when you are watching the matches you definitely gonna have that pump of adrenaline.
but overall if you face lose streak, then its better to just rest for a week or a month to keep your mind fresh, always remember everything thats excessive isn't really good for you there is reason why people doing too much thing might messed up just like working, business and so on.

forcing your way out of problem after series of lose streak will make things worse only so this advice is really good for those that contemplating whether they should just force their way to make up for their losses.

In bad luck, switching games makes sense. New sport, vibes, maybe a new start? But are we fixing the problem or just distracting ourselves? It feels good in the moment, that rush of the unknown... but that high is temporary. We're not addressing the cause. You said it: too much of anything is bad. Football, basketball, or whatever, this is sports betting 101. Knowing when to retreat is the actual skill that sets pros apart. That advise about resting after a loss? Straight wisdom. Your mental game matters more than your bankroll, guy. Blasting through losses is a formula for disaster

You’re right, it does sometimes feel like just a distraction. But think of it as hitting the reset button rather than escaping the problem. It's like taking a deep breath when things get too intense. it doesn't solve everything but gives us a clearer head to tackle issues with fresh eyes.
And absolutely, stepping back after a rough patch isn’t just wise, its necessary. It's that ability to recognize when to pause that can really make a difference in the long run.
Plus, its always a thrill to dive back into the game with renewed energy and perhaps a better strategy.

[SeriouslyGiveaway]

In conclusion, if you are already having a rough time on playing same game over and over despite you have a good experience on it before. Trying new games to you and taking break will help you to snap out of your losing streak because chasing losses usually make us trap on our losses.

This is also a way to not get caught up in a certain game for too long. When we play a certain game for too long, our brains easily get tired and lose focus due to boredom, accompanied by impatience and starting to place bets without thinking, leading to higher loss rate.

Playing too long also causes stress and anxiety, especially if you experience a losing streak. This will lead to players not being able to control their gambling behavior and betting excessively, causing losses to increase.

Normally, I would choose to completely rest and not have anything to do with gambling if I encountered this situation. Maybe you're lucky to find victory in another game. However, if you continue to lose in a new game, you will likely encounter the same situation as before and the situation will get worse. Therefore, in my opinion, it is better for us to stop playing for a long enough time to regain our composure before continuing to play.

[Lannakosa]

I have lost to a point I began to doubt if gambling was actually for me. Losing streak is not a sweet experience, it drains the individual both financially and emotionally. Many people just increase their amount per bet when they lose with the hope of getting their money back and this further sink them into deeper losses just like @Fredomago explained. Understanding how gambling work, every gambler must be sensitive to know when they are experiencing losing streak and that the best thing to do in such a time is to reduce the amount of play per bet or possibly stop gambling for some time.

If you increase the bet every time after a loss, this only means that the budget will be lost faster. This will be done by someone who does not know how to properly manage the game balance. Emotion also cannot be allowed to control your decisions, otherwise losing will be inevitable. You can take some kind of break, or if there are always more losses than wins, then there may be no point in even continuing to do this. No one is immune from a streak of bad luck, but if they happen too often, may be worth thinking about what the original reason was.

[Dewi Aries]

Well actually something that you do this yes may be able to be labeled as a strategy but leads to precautions by choosing to take a break when experiencing a losing streak to be able to make yourself calm, and I agree with your opinion that this is also a strategy but more directed to calm yourself. And on the other hand for the problem of the victory that you managed to get after you took a break I think it was a situation that you were lucky or meant that luck came at the right time, because if we talk about gambling then whatever the situation is no matter even if you are in peace if for example you are unlucky then you will also definitely end the session with defeat, but the point is that I agree with you that we must have a strategy to calm down or prevent emotions from dominating by stopping when experiencing a losing streak and returning later based on calmness.

Well if I were in a position to have a losing streak for weeks or up to a month even though it's not everyday but on a different interval honestly I'll definitely rest for a while. Now imagine in a case where an individual keeps betting everyday for straight one month, you could image how much they've lost on gambling, I'm not trying to say I'm perfect or I haven't had loses of course I have but then I won't allow myself get to the point.

 I would've definitely quit during the first week of loses for a while to rest my head because as we all know it's not good to gamble with an unstable mindset, having a losing streak for straight one month could destabilise someone's mental health and if they don't quit they could end up losing all their money to gambling  due to chasing loses and things as such is what makes someone become addicted.

Yes because it is only by stopping that we will slightly avoid the possibility of greater or significant losses, or the point is that by stopping then obviously you will not lose anything, and if the scenario is like what you said where they can't stop at all even though they have experienced a lot of losing streaks then obviously we can imagine how devastated their financial situation is, But sometimes there are always some of them who really can't resist all the curiosity, especially this is gambling where obviously there are so many things that look tempting that they think that it might be the right time to take revenge with the aim of returning something that has been lost before which is actually nothing more than a temptation that will trap them.

So anyway, there is no other way but to quit or take a break if we don't want to experience greater losses, but yes as I said that for some gamblers who are really unable to accept the fact of losing then they will continue rowing until they eventually lose everything they have which in turn stress, depression or getting sick is a sure thing when someone is dominated by the pressure they are under.

[betswift]

In conclusion, if you are already having a rough time on playing same game over and over despite you have a good experience on it before. Trying new games to you and taking break will help you to snap out of your losing streak because chasing losses usually make us trap on our losses.

This is also a way to not get caught up in a certain game for too long. When we play a certain game for too long, our brains easily get tired and lose focus due to boredom, accompanied by impatience and starting to place bets without thinking, leading to higher loss rate.

Playing too long also causes stress and anxiety, especially if you experience a losing streak. This will lead to players not being able to control their gambling behavior and betting excessively, causing losses to increase.

Normally, I would choose to completely rest and not have anything to do with gambling if I encountered this situation. Maybe you're lucky to find victory in another game. However, if you continue to lose in a new game, you will likely encounter the same situation as before and the situation will get worse. Therefore, in my opinion, it is better for us to stop playing for a long enough time to regain our composure before continuing to play.

True, recognizing when to take a break is essential in maintaining not only our focus but also our overall well being.
I appreciate your strategy of taking complete breaks. Its a testament to the importance of self care and responsible gambling. And also its great advice for anyone who wants to enjoy gambling while also keeping a healthy lifestyle balance.

[shasan]

You’re right, it does sometimes feel like just a distraction. But think of it as hitting the reset button rather than escaping the problem. It's like taking a deep breath when things get too intense. it doesn't solve everything but gives us a clearer head to tackle issues with fresh eyes.
And absolutely, stepping back after a rough patch isn’t just wise, its necessary. It's that ability to recognize when to pause that can really make a difference in the long run.
Plus, its always a thrill to dive back into the game with renewed energy and perhaps a better strategy.

It is true that when anyone pauses gambling and reset/refreshes his/her mind may help to make proper decisions about gambling and it may help the person to stop the curse of a losing streak. You better stop gambling permanently..

[Ojima-ojo]

but the decision making  is what important here , because even how the statistics says and the outcome yet it is the players decision to how long the chasing will turn into.
the more you know how to deal with gambling is the more you will gain from  it , try not to become addicted and of course never become greedy .

I was going so heavily on gambling and even when I lose I feel that I will win and recover with the next bet, and trying to reach that next bet always lead me to more loses, the outcome made me feel so bad and depressed at some point and it becomes a case of early addiction so best thing for me then is to quite totally.


I was so lucky that I was able to control my emotions at that point and being able to make it out and now I control how and when I bet and gambling is not carrying my attention away anymore.


Being able to control our gambling actions and how we react to things when it happens while gambling is very important to our safe stay in the gambling community the inability to control our gambling urge also leads to addictions so control is very important and necessary.

[fikrett]

but the decision making  is what important here , because even how the statistics says and the outcome yet it is the players decision to how long the chasing will turn into.
the more you know how to deal with gambling is the more you will gain from  it , try not to become addicted and of course never become greedy .

I was going so heavily on gambling and even when I lose I feel that I will win and recover with the next bet, and trying to reach that next bet always lead me to more loses, the outcome made me feel so bad and depressed at some point and it becomes a case of early addiction so best thing for me then is to quite totally.


I was so lucky that I was able to control my emotions at that point and being able to make it out and now I control how and when I bet and gambling is not carrying my attention away anymore.


Being able to control our gambling actions and how we react to things when it happens while gambling is very important to our safe stay in the gambling community the inability to control our gambling urge also leads to addictions so control is very important and necessary.

Absolutely, its all about self control. Its really impressive how you caught those early signs of addiction and made the strong decision to step back. That takes a lot of awareness and guts.
I'm totally with you on how crucial it is to keep tabs on how we handle our betting and our reactions to wins or losses. Being able to take a step back and really look at what we're doing is key to making sure gambling stays fun and doesn't spiral into something more serious.

Your experience proves that you can enjoy gambling without it taking over.