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

[$crypto$]

Then your friend thinks that gambling can make money other than luck? If he thinks like that, it is clear that he has the wrong perception because he wants profit in gambling, unless he gambles just for fun then he will not think about profit and how much money he gets.

When a person is familiar with gambling, it is difficult to stop and continue playing, so he has started addiction, maybe in their minds if they continue to gamble one day they can get a jackpot but this hope is not certain, even only 1% of people get it.

[Die_empty]

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?

Few questions for your friend. Is his gambling budget affecting his general financial status? Is he under the influence of gambling that he cannot control his gambling habit? Is he complaining about his losses? Does he see gambling as a major source of income? Or is he gambling for fun? The answers to this question will determine my responses. Notwithstanding, he should know that gambling has an unpredictable outcome, so you have to be prepared for losses and wins. Sometimes you win big while in most cases you lose or win small, our ability to manage these situations is what makes us responsible or mature gamblers. Basically, he shouldn't gamble as a source of income and he should gamble with an insignificant part of his income. Let's also be hopeful because one day, he might hit the jackpot.

[sokani]

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 persons don't win and they're still gambling as if their lives depend on it. He hasn't won a good amount means atleast he's winning no matter how small it is and one day he's going hit a jackpot. My advice is that he shouldn't get frustrated to the point of placing many bets or spending more time gambling, thinking that it will make it happen faster, it doesn't work that way. Discipline, patience and luck is all he needs.

[Gaza13]

So basically your friend gambles to make money, right? well, if he continues like that over time he will become stressed himself because his expectations do not match the reality. The advice you should give to your friend is that when he gambles he must understand that he can lose at any time and it is quite risky - he should gamble with a better mindset by not fully expecting that when he gambles he will keep winning. If he expects that he will be able to win a good amount every time he gambles, then he will be constantly disappointed.

More precisely, looking for his luck at the gambling table, to fulfill his daily needs. Usually gamblers don't pay attention to what their friends say, their psychology has been disturbed by the losses they experienced at the gambling table, they will continue playing without listening to their friends' advice. Personally, if I give them advice and they don't listen to me, just ignore it, later they will realize that if they lose enough, they won't be able to gamble anymore.

[Cantsay]

So what are your suggestions towards this.

There are several answers to this question and I’m sure each one of us will come up with an answer that best suits us and it might not work for others. First, why did your friend decide to gamble? Did he do it for fun or so that he could make money? The answer to this question will determine if he’s currently sticking to gambling so that he could gain back what he has lost or because he just want to have fine (and possibly get a little profit).

From the way you explained the Op I guess you friend has been playing slots or other casino games which rely heavily upon luck - if that is the case then I’d advice that he look at sport betting areas and try to see if there are any one he can make correct predictions on - if there is then he should participate in it and try to minimize his losses.

[Marykeller]

For how long would your friend bet before he could win the amount he has in my mind someday? Is it when he has lost all his money in gambling, that may lead him to begin to sell his properties with the belief that he's going to win the amount he has in mind someday.

OP, this kind of advice you gave to your friend has led many to poverty. You know why? They took the wrong advice that their friend gave to them and relied on it, without first understanding that anyone pursuing big wins in gambling doesn't end well in gambling because they always gamble with huge money that will affect their finances.

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Some people continue to bet more even as they keep losing in gambling, perhaps because they continue to believe that someday they will win, and as long as they have resources, they can keep gambling. But the big concern there is that you might become addicted and lose control, eventually becoming irresponsible. It's a common trap people fall into with gambling. Casinos are designed to be exciting and keep you playing, even if you're losing. Yeah, it’s possible to win in gambling but it’s also very easy to lose, and the house usually has the advantage.

[Zigabel]

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.

Sometimes addiction could be the reason why some persons cannot take a break or probably get to quit gambling because they are addicted and almost have no control over their actions so it's very possible they are not going to stop provided they have got the money they can spend on gambling they will always have to visit the casino meanwhile some just keep believing if they continue trying they are definitely going to get lucky one day and probably get to recover all they have lost to gambling.

Suggesting, I will say he should try changing his strategy and try improving his statistical knowledge of the games on which he gambling because that's the bases up on which most gambler make their gambling decisions and place their bets then he should aswell get a good risk management plan so he doesn't get bankrupt almost immediately he just gets started.

[ChiBitCTy]

Well sounds like your friend had a gambling addiction and the only way to help him is to get him to understand and recognize this.  Why people continue to gamble even after continuous losses is that they are simply hooked and that’s also how they see recouping their losses. So it can’t become a vicious cycle that’s quite unfortunate .

[lovesmayfamilis]

You're a bad friend, Op. Knowing that your friend is developing a destructive passion for gambling, you increasingly encourage him to play even more. Gambling often leads to great disasters. Does your friend have that much free capital that he can just lose? Why don't you play? I will answer that you are afraid of losing everything. So why, instead of saving your friend, do you fuel his excitement for the game?

[Ojinga]

You've already done your job by telling him the risk in gambling, but since he still continue to gamble, then I think it's best if you will just wait until he learn from his mistake. Most of us gamblers doesn't really win, but what differs from happy gamblers to addict is their ability to control their emotion, a responsible gambler knows how much money he can only afford to lose, and he stick with it, while the addicted gambler never stops until he lose everything, even the money that is not intended for gambling.

thanks but i don't think he's going to learn from his mistakes cause he's the kind of person who doesn't care if his wasting money or no. But thanks for your opinion

[Jody.Drummer]

I think this is a problem that is experienced by most gamblers where they come with very high expectations and think that they will be able to earn a lot of money just by gambling, and my advice is to try to tell your friend to go back to research and identify what gambling is really about, explain in detail and provide some evidence to him about the downturn experienced by gamblers who try to use gambling as a place to earn.

Explain to him that however and at any time gambling is still gambling where betting activities always refer to two possibilities at the end of the session between winning or losing, victory is a bonus but defeat is a risk that must be faced and this is why a gambler is always advised to always be able to take responsibility for any decision because however defeat will always be a sure thing, so of course it means not to make gambling a place to earn because however the idea will never work and in fact in the end it will even make you experience a lot of downturns, especially in financial terms.

[Zanab247]

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 will advise your friend not to take gambling as an investment, where he or she can make millions which are some of the things that is making him or her not to be happy with the little money he or she use to earn from the gambling.

It will be a good thing if your friend can have a budget in his gambling, because crossing the amount of his budget he can quickly apply stop at the moment, either winning or losing which is the best way to stay long in gambling to recover  losses in the future.

Trying to recover your losses, it can make any gamblers to continue loosing money which are part of some of the things causing your friend losing money not to have the ability to apply stop.

[Ojinga]

You're a bad friend, Op. Knowing that your friend is developing a destructive passion for gambling, you increasingly encourage him to play even more. Gambling often leads to great disasters. Does your friend have that much free capital that he can just lose? Why don't you play? I will answer that you are afraid of losing everything. So why, instead of saving your friend, do you fuel his excitement for the game?

I'm not a bad friend and if I was a bad friend i wouldn't have ask for an opinion on here, i did this cause I've tried my best of stopping him not to go too far with gambling. So thanks for your opinion.

[coinerer]

Gambling is greedy by depositing money even after losing money. Because gamblers think that after gambling they will win again next time. Because of this, many bet according to n*2. like 1st bet $2 2nd bet $4 3rd bet $8 until they win. In this case, if you win once, all previous losses will be recovered. this is how gamblers become highly addicted to gambling and continue to bet heavily even after losing. such activity can make a gambler go crazy and loss everything by gambling

[Frankolala]

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.

Your friend is angry because he is gambling to make profit, and not for fun. This is why he was never satisfied with his little wins, and wants to make his dream money that will transform his life, but it is not easy that way. Gambling is more of taking from us than giving us, so he needs to know that for him to decide if he will continue gambling or not.

There are a lot of gamblers that became an addict through what he is doing because they continue chasing their loss until they can no longer control their gambling activities. This is why you need to let your friend know that gamble cannot give him the desired amount he wants to win, but will only take more money from him.

[danherbias07]

That means he ain't losing? The title is different from your opening story and question.

Anyway, if you are losing, your mind tells you to try and get it back. That's the first reaction of a human because he cannot accept that his money is taken from him just like that. We always want a fight so we fight back and bet more until one will raise the white flag. Sadly, online gambling sites ain't raising any white flag. They have a deep well of money so it is up to the gambler if he want to stop or not.
So what do gamblers do? They keep on betting, win or lose because they want that jackpot just like your friend, or they keep on chasing their losses if ever the gambling site is winning against them.

[Bd officer]

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.

For those who become addicted to gambling, it becomes very difficult to quit gambling. So one should not become addicted to gambling. Gambling is good for fun. Since your friend doesn't win much at gambling, you should have advised your friend to quit gambling. But you encouraged him to bet. You should not have acted at all, you should have advised him to quit gambling. Yes gambling depends on luck but what if your friend has bad luck? What if your friend never wins? I would advise your friend that your friend should quit gambling. If your friend can afford to lose money then gamble for fun.

[Pandu Geddon]

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.

the best advice is to tell him to stop gambling. but if he still wants to gamble then allow him to spend more of the money he has to get the win he dreams of.
it would be difficult to get gamblers to provide solutions to other gamblers. Want to get a big win, the gambler must take a bigger risk with a bigger bet. If he bets small, there is indeed a chance of getting a big win, but we will talk about how big the chance is and how lucky your friend is.

[mvdheuvel1983]

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 think your friend is chasing loss, but in actual sense he doesn't understand what you meant because if he do, being conversant with profit and loss in gambling is suppose to be the first thing every gambler should know, losing is certain in gambling, every gambler should have that mindset, this will help you to understand that gambling is not a compulsory profit thing, with this knowledge, your friend will know how to follow gambling and he won't attach much importance to it hence he know that the profit is not assured.

People like your friend might end up to be an addicted gamblers for many reasons, his mindset is channelled in making money through gambling despite the loss incurred so far, it doesn't really matter what to your friend, what matters to your Friend is making sure that huge winning comes, with this kind of idea losing will never depart from him, tell him to gamble with care and expect luck to play on his side instead of chasing losses.