Why do people lose in gambling and still go ahead and bet more?

[Solosanz]

No matter how careful you are, you will always lose sometimes because gambling is such a game that sometimes you lose sometimes you win. That one lose does not mean he should stop gambling because there is no way to completely avoid losses and that does not imply that gambling is not profitable. People are making a living off gambling, you just have to figure out a way to remain profitable and also hope for luck that makes the process easier. So, people will continue to lose but if you don't give up, you will win and make decent profit. If you are gambling in such a way that one loss will force you out of gambling, then you are not managing your risk properly.

I'd say "careful" is something you can't find in gambling, you will never ever avoid losses. Unlike pilots who never make any mistake when driving airplane, doctors who never make any mistake to operate their patients etc.

In gambling you can win and lose, definitely you will lose and sometimes you will win.

[TheUltraElite]

There is nothing to suggest.

Your friend here is running the biased logic of the gambler that the next roll will be a win because the previous bets were lost. What they need to realize is that in EV- games the casino will always win in the long run and there is little place for applying your logic. In games like these, the next roll or game does not get influenced by what the previous roll was.

Try showing them some of the math behind this an then see what happens to their habit.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

I think this has to be ironed out, people are not gambling because they are winning or earning from doing so, they are gambling because of the understanding that its a form of game in which they need to do and enjoy their selves whenever they are having time to play, they wouldn't mind the cost on doing that since its all about catching fun with gambling rather than making money as some gamblers have already misunderstood the whole thing.

[leonair]

I think this has to be ironed out, people are not gambling because they are winning or earning from doing so, they are gambling because of the understanding that its a form of game in which they need to do and enjoy their selves whenever they are having time to play, they wouldn't mind the cost on doing that since its all about catching fun with gambling rather than making money as some gamblers have already misunderstood the whole thing.

I think op's friend gone mad with his greedyness and Some people those who think gambling is a way to get rich person in a quickest time he is on that list. These people don't know what is the main motive of  gambling they should know that firstly gambling is not only for making money also having fun also there should be some rules for not getting traps also. They should know how to control their self then enter in gambling.

[Tmoonz]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards is.

He who fight and run away lives to fight another day, one of the reasons why people after lossing will still go back to gamble is as a result of chasing losses and if gambling is seen beyond to be just a game it leads to addiction which is very bad because at that point you are no longer in control of the game it is the game that is controlling you at that point which can be very devastating and causing emotional unrest. Gambling should be a fun play. Yeah there is an excitement that comes with winning such that any one who has been lossing might want to continue in order to see if they can still win and as well the that experience of winning

[tygeade]

One of the major common problems with gamblers is being to expectant, gambling is a 50/50 game, a game of risk and chance, there's every chances of losing and so are there chances of winning, but they must also remember that the chances of losing are way more higher than that of winning so being too expectant of a win all the time might just mess up one's mental composure just as you've earlier stated.
Again, too much expectations brings disappointment, but when you just play and expect nothing but the fun and the thrill of the game, rather than the outcome of the bet.

Due to house edge, most of the time it is more like 49/51 to casinos favour which means that you are not going to get what you want out of the gambling because even if you end up with just straight up one loss and one win back to back all the time that means you are going to lose all of your money. Realizing that you are going to lose your money no matter whatever you do, is a way to do better on the long run and should be something that we care about.

We cannot really make a lot of changes at all times, but we need to end up doing something that could benefit everyone as well. It is not that easy and it takes time but realizing it eventually will make you richer because you will stop trying to make money from casinos and you will start to see them as just entertainment and nothing more.

[vs2014]

Actually i don't encourage anyone to gamble because it is a person's personal freedom so whoever has money and can spend that money anywhere. Your friend is getting addicted to bad gambling and is constantly losing money so stop him from doing it. If not the next gambler may go into the various crime worlds to raise money. Gambling is all about luck so there is a lot of testing of luck along with dealing with wasting money and you can't change luck at will. There are many people who lose bets again and again because they know that there is no technique to improve luck.

[rahmad2nd]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

In fact, we've had a lot of similar threads in discussions about things like your post. in fact, I almost always say the same things regarding gambling, losing, continuing to bet even when losing. but ok, there's nothing wrong with what you made in this thread. after all, everything is still within the theme of discussion about gambling. in your friend's case, there are actually many of us in the community who almost do the same thing, in fact there are many factors and causes for someone to do it continuously even though the fact is that they always lose. however, every gambler has different causes but in the same case. in short, lack of self-control and other external factors. so, what should I suggest? if he is my friend, it is very important to get to know the personality of the person we want to give advice to. Don't let our suggestions be accepted otherwise. that's why, if you don't have good, appropriate advice, and can really help him. or, at least provide a solution. I don't recommend it to you, unless your friend asks you for advice directly. the problem is simple, it is not certain that your suggestions will be accepted and listened to by our friends. the cause, there are various factors regarding the psychology of gambling. but if it makes you want to give advice, give him a good overview of gambling, an understanding of responsibilities and limits that only he can afford. after that, your task is complete. for me, it's that simple. one important thing to know before suggesting, if you also do the same thing, it's the same as a joke.

[darkangel11]

Because they're addicts? Because they're delusional, hopeful, need to win to feel better or change their financial situation... But maybe they keep coming back because they enjoy playing. Maybe they know that eventually they'll hit a jackpot. It's really hard to describe all the reasons behind people going strong despite difficulties and losses. Why does one person give up at first signs of trouble while someone else keeps going until the body gives up? The answer is that some people are more stubborn, have strong psyche and most can't do math.

[seoincorporation]

Because gambling is about luck, sometimes we lose and some others we win. But the important thing here is knowing when to stop the session, understanding when you already won enough for a day and walking away with your profit.

And the losing streaks can be rude, sometimes it takes several days or weeks to gat back to a winning run. But the only way to do it is by keep trying it.

If the lose is huge or bigger than you can afford, then is time to quit gambling, that's the right thing to do when you don't understand your limits or when you are an emotional player.

[Onyeeze]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

I do emphasize on this everyday and the every time that gambling is all about opportunity and the luck when you are opportune to win a good or larger amount of money in a gambling platform it is not based on your prediction it is based on your lock and the amount you deposited because it is obvious that the higher the amount in the deposit in gambling with determine the rate of your winning amount so winning a small amount of money is dependable on how much or the value of money you stake, why some persons may use small amount and deposit and win high ratios of money.

[summonerrk]

Because gambling is about luck, sometimes we lose and some others we win. But the important thing here is knowing when to stop the session, understanding when you already won enough for a day and walking away with your profit.

And the losing streaks can be rude, sometimes it takes several days or weeks to gat back to a winning run. But the only way to do it is by keep trying it.

If the lose is huge or bigger than you can afford, then is time to quit gambling, that's the right thing to do when you don't understand your limits or when you are an emotional player.

That's right, and I would like to add that in gambling, of course, it is important to remember about money management. It is like an indispensable companion in the world of gambling. I believe that anyone who at least occasionally tries their luck at the gaming table or in an online casino should strictly monitor their finances.

One of the key rules here is to allocate a small share of your salary to gambling entertainment. This will help not only to control your spending, but also to avoid serious financial problems. It is important to set a limit and stick to it, not allowing yourself to exceed the established limits.

We all love excitement and adrenaline, but it is important to remember that a responsible attitude to your money is the key to success and enjoyment of the game.

[Juse14]

Although gambling is full of uncertainty, it is also full of unexpected surprises. Many people have high hopes for the gambling they do, even though their gambling experience is not good, where they spend more money than they earn.

Winning becomes addictive, and losing becomes more and more curious about gambling. And that's how gambling is, where they continue to spend the money they have to place bets, and when they win, they lose the winnings by continuing to gamble without stopping, with the hope that a bigger win will come their way. However, instead of getting a bigger win than before, this behavior only makes him lose even more and loses what he has and earned.

And if you meet a friend who behaves like that, before everything gets even worse. Tell them how important it is to limit the budget and time spent gambling, because this can help them to control their gambling activities better.

[Spaceman1000$]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

If he has been winning less amount of money, then he should stop compiling games that will end up making him win little amount, for him to even win less amount, it then means he has the potential to win big, because there are thousands of people that haven't even won that little he has been winning. So my take is for him to either increase his stake given how lucky he has been in winning little amount, so a high stake will give him leverage to win big too.
Every gambler has his day, and it will come unannounced, so he should keep on keeping on because in gambling, consistency is the key.

[goaldigger]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

There's always an emotional attachment every time you gamble, and the eagerness to win and expecting it to happen might be one of the reason why gamblers keep coming back despite of having their losses, and i think this is already part of a human nature of every gambler. There's a risk in gambling and profit is not guaranteed but due to its emotional impact to every gambler, most of them forced to gamble more with a hope of winning big.

[Rockstarguy]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

Some people just believe the more they play is a way for them to easily win but gambling doesn't work that way. Gambling is a game of luck which means it is not about the number of times a game is played that will being a win . People play gambling more to win because they do not have understanding of how gambling works, and this is how they end up becoming addicted to gambling because they feel the game is all about playing more that will guarantee a win. Lack of understanding makes people to think money can be made from playing gambling and this gives people more confidence of playing the way they like.

[Sandra_hakeem]

You have no idea what it looks like to gamble and lose money... First of all, gambling isn't a one-way fund raising program - that alone should tell you that they'll be times you'd lose money ... Now, it's up to you to decide whether or not you wanna keep gambling! Do you understand why People keep gambling after several losses now?

Secondly, trying to chase your loses is what makes the whole situation worse... Most people also indulge in gambling multiple tickets at once - like wagering on several virtual games with heavy stakes in one round, which could reach up to $500. If none of those tickets hit the jackpot, it's a lose lose for them.

[Lanatsa]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

Some people just believe the more they play is a way for them to easily win but gambling doesn't work that way. Gambling is a game of luck which means it is not about the number of times a game is played that will being a win . People play gambling more to win because they do not have understanding of how gambling works, and this is how they end up becoming addicted to gambling because they feel the game is all about playing more that will guarantee a win. Lack of understanding makes people to think money can be made from playing gambling and this gives people more confidence of playing the way they like.

On the time that you;

1. Tending to chase up your loses
2. Sudden burst of emotions
3. Trying to win up even if it means on spending up tons
4. Being confident about being a winner
5. Just for fun

These are the possible reasons or situations on which you would really be having in mind on the time that you do play gambling. It is really just that there are individuals
who would really be that not that much be good when it comes on controlling themselves on the time that they would really be losing up that composure or losing up
that kind of discipline on the time that they would really be having those kind of experiences specially on playing up on gambling.
If you wont really be that making yourself that careful then you would really be ending up on having that issue.

[Hypnosis00]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

You should encourage your friend to stop gambling as it won't give him pleasure anymore. I don't know how your friend's gambling strategy but I could say that he is too emotional and irresponsible gambler. Changing his gambling strategy and behavior will change the results as well but most of all, he should control his betting. More gamblers suffer losses because they never know exactly what they have to do and most of the time we been relying on "there is next bet, may I was lucky", so we make bets again.

Gambling will definitely influence our mind which is why we should limit our time spend to it as well.

[DabsPoorVersion]

I've a friend of mine who always complain that ever since he started gambling he haven't won a good amount, instead he'll be winning less money than what he expected but he can't stop. So I'm asking what do you suggest he should do at this case. For me I told him that he should know that gambling it's a game of risk and luck, but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday. So what are your suggestions towards this.

What he should do is to have self control. If he feels like he is not that lucky when it comes to gambling, he shouldn't force himself on playing regularly. Instead, he should take a break and stop complaining that he had a less chance of winning in gambling. Take the time-off he needed in gambling and change that kind of mindset he had.

After taking a break he can have a fresh start playing, or even better to consider trying another type of game, maybe he might do better on other games.