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

[EluguHcman]

I have only got some advice for this your friend and certainly not a winning technique.

I can understand that in this situation your friend has been emotionally down and probably maybe affecting his incomes and savings due to the sake that he was being too eager to win or even win more than expected.
Definitely the will of a gambler while gambling mustn't be fulfilled.

So ask your friend to always solemnly accept his little winning with joy because many gamblers are actually chasing that little winning but could not get it
So, let your friend exempt greediness on his gambling and then his emotions would be fit enough to condone with his gambling outcomes.
He should always try to stake less to the amount he can handle.

[aioc]

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 did the right thing by telling him that it was a game of risk and luck it's up to him to accept that, compared to other gamblers who are losing a lot of money, he is still good he is still winning just Keep reminding him that he should not force himself to win by betting more than what he can afford to lose.
Eventually, two things will happen: he will experience losing a lot of money, or he will win big, but the latter is very rare to happen.

[danadc]

What I can say is the following, if your friend has not been able to have good Results in the game , it is because he has to change the way he plays , his Strategies, his way of betting, so he should do everything differently now, because he cannot continue like this anymore which becomes a constant outflow of money and that can be very difficult, so given these things it can be intuited that when we are thinking about making money we have to be thoughtful about what we are going to spend if the person is willing to spend a lot of money and your life will not get out of control, well welcome, spend money, but if not and feel that things will go in the right direction without you Being left with nothing and covering everything well.

[pawanjain]

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 wouldn't say the same thing. I doubt that with constant betting we can actually win big someday.
If it were so then everybody would be betting these days in the hope of winning big some or the other day.
Since we already know its just pure luck, we shouldn't pay more focus into it and just casually bet withing our budget.
May be luck shines some day then we can win big otherwise we wouldn't need to stress so much anyway.

[ralle14]

I'd tell him to keep his expectations low and accept the losses because returning once more to place more bets will always favor the casinos. Your friend will eventually win something, but it might not be enough to satisfy him. Instead of aiming for that big win, it's better to tone it down before it's too late and becomes a bigger problem. If he's struggling to stop his gambling addiction, he needs to look for another hobby that can reduce his gambling time, as that's what I did when I got hooked on casino games back then.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

While he keeps gambling even after losing, it is because he has the hope of also winning a huge amount in the future. Gambling is a game of luck and for those that are non-seasonal gamblers, they are more frequent in gambling and believes in the luck of the game and as long as they enjoy what they are doing, they will keep gambling till any days luck runs on their side. As gamblers, we lose all the time, and as a matter of fact, the amount of losses is usually higher than the amount that is being won. If everyone makes the decision not to gamble again because they don't always win, then there will be fewer gamblers in the space. At least your friend always gets lucky to win some of the time. 

[Zoomic]

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.

While I think your friend is stressing himself over nothing, I am even more concerned with your advice to your friend. Recommending "constant betting" to someone who is already losing it due to his inability to win big amounts is very risky. People place bets and lose everything, many are even craving for just a win to put smiles on their faces, no matter the amount involved. Your friend needs a different kind of orientation and I just wish he is seeing all these advice and recommendations here. Telling your friend that constant gambling is a solution will only trigger him to put in more effort because to him, he might be just one step away from winning.

Advice your friend to take it easy with his quest to win big amounts else he will be losing more money than he will be getting from gambling.  Addiction doesn't hit immediately, it creeps in slowly until the victim can no longer let go. He needs a break from his obsession before it ruins him. Big wins will come when he least expects it.

[Alphakilo]

I'd tell him to keep his expectations low and accept the losses because returning once more to place more bets will always favor the casinos. Your friend will eventually win something, but it might not be enough to satisfy him. Instead of aiming for that big win, it's better to tone it down before it's too late and becomes a bigger problem. If he's struggling to stop his gambling addiction, he needs to look for another hobby that can reduce his gambling time, as that's what I did when I got hooked on casino games back then.

They day his friend eventually wins big I think that is the day that he will want to bet again in the hopes of doubling his win and when he losses he will still bet again in the hope of recovering the loss which then becomes chasing losses. Both are the very things that every gambling must strive to avoid. We should be contented with our win and neither wish for a big win or try to make a hustle out of it.

Eventually we all will win big but it happens by luck and maybe once or twice. The small wins is enough to keep us in check but the big wins can trigger the uncontrollable beast of addiction that will take a long time to fight off.

[qwertyup23]

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.

That is actually called the CYLCE OF GAMBLING.

To explain it fully, when a person either wins or losses in a gambling match, there are two (2) tendencies and situations that may happen. Either he wins and he bets again to try again his luck; OR if he lost, he tries again to recover the said losses from that match..... and the cycle continues.

Persons who gamble will most likely be inclined to gamble again if they are stuck in that cycle. In order to at least break this cycle, it is important to know one's limits. This includes the money allocated to their gambling expenses and the threshold amount they have set before they fully commit in gambling.

If a person fails to have an allocated budget in gambling and/or have a threshold amount of the maximum wins/losses they incur, then they may experience this cycle of gambling where they would most likely bet and bet again in the process.

[leonair]

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

nice explain I watched a gambling related movie where an influencer gets addicted to gambling and wins a lot using such tactics but later loses everything and ends up selling his own house to gamble. and he gambled away the money from the sale of his house and finally committed suicide. Gambling addiction can lead to suicide, so no matter what strategy you use, you should also consider the negative aspects of gambling. so gambling should be use in limited time

[uneng]

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.

Maybe he still has high expectations of making profit through gambling, even though the scenario hasn't been looking favourable for him so far. It's possible he watches another gamblers playing and making profit, what makes him believe it's just a matter of time and effort until he also sees profit coming into his pockets. At same time, it's also possible he doesn't took into consideration the impacts of house edge factor, which is decisive on long run. I suppose he isn't aware about it, or didn't take that information seriously.

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.

Well, if he is playing with money he can afford to lose, I would say him to just continue gambling like that, and there won't be any issues on long run. However, if he is gambling avid for profits, as it was going to be a life changer, I would say him to change his mindset immediately and to understand how gambling really works and what he can realistically expect from it along the time. If his priorities in life are to thrive and grow financially, I would say he is taking the wrong steps towards that objective.

[skarais]

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.

Ask your friends what their purpose is in gambling. If your friend is gambling to make the money he wants, then he should be aware that he will lose money. If your friend gambles for fun, then losing money due to losses is normal for him without having to complain about why he can't win a lot.

From the beginning of the story, I know that your friend is a gambling addict who continues to chase his luck to win money. Gambling is not made that way so his mindset must be changed so that he can ultimately become a responsible gambler. Don't chase the money and the wins, but get pleasure from it despite the wins and losses.

[n0ne]

Gambling is all about fun, but very few have the mind to consider gambling as a form of entertainment. Even the person who has a good understanding of gambling loses control and ends up losing. This is all about the temptation and the money involved in gambling. Just in case, if there is no money involved in gambling, then no one will prioritize it. The small winnings give him hope of winning big, and the same makes him an active gambler. This, in the long run, turns into an addiction and makes the person spend more and more. In other words, people just try it, and the win makes them go for big, whereas the loss creates a mindset of recovering the loss and ending the gambling. This is a never-ending process.

[_act_]

I'd tell him to keep his expectations low and accept the losses because returning once more to place more bets will always favor the casinos.

You can see that the person that brought this thread is confusing people. On the topic title, it says that his friend is losing but on what he posted, he said his friend is winning small. Which one should we believe? Is it winning small or losing?

A gambler should know that all money he is using to gamble can all be lost. People should not look for money through gambling and he should not chase losses either.

[red4slash]

One of the biggest problems for gamblers and it is difficult to change when the gambler does not really expect a situation where they should be wiser when gambling.

The big expectation to hit the jackpot is always a problem because in the end such expectations and ambitions actually kill themselves in the end because it cannot be denied that until now the problem of gamblers before they are addicted is that they cannot control their emotions properly in gambling so that when they make a small profit they are never satisfied because the goal is a bigger profit but that can make the situation more complicated because in the end what happens is that they expect too much in gambling even though we know the ratio of losing is far greater than winning.

[Nwada001]

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.

He needs to manage the little amount that he is winning on a regular because there are people who have even placed the same bet on a regular but barely see a single winning to take home. 
 
One thing about winning a big amount is going for games with good odds. Also, the amount you use in placing the bet will also determine what the potential winnings will be like, but your friend should learn to minimise his risk; he shouldn't try to chase big winnings, which reduces his chances of winning a particular bet.

[Woodie]

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.

This sounds like your buddy is playing some casino game's,and honestly when it comes to casino games and winning,..one needs to have a strategy of how they will win,one needs to know how to manage their bankroll with the aspect of risk management, failure not to have any of these guarantees failure!! And not forgetting the number one reason most gambler's fail Is because of greed, and I suspect our friend could be over risking...

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.

Let him adjust his play to small denominations to try stay in the game longer, and if he can let him find games with good RTP rather than picking some difficult game that doesn't oftenly pay.

[Assface16678]

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.

Ask your friends what their purpose is in gambling. If your friend is gambling to make the money he wants, then he should be aware that he will lose money. If your friend gambles for fun, then losing money due to losses is normal for him without having to complain about why he can't win a lot.

From the beginning of the story, I know that your friend is a gambling addict who continues to chase his luck to win money. Gambling is not made that way so his mindset must be changed so that he can ultimately become a responsible gambler. Don't chase the money and the wins, but get pleasure from it despite the wins and losses.

True, I also think that the friend of OP is aiming for a good profit through gambling which is we know is difficult to achive or maybe impossible unles you are a lucky one, but from the looks of it the person is gambling or continue on gambling because he still cling to the hope that he might win a big amount someday, but I doubt that he will stop there, I dont want to judge but it looks like if the gambler that OP said will win a huge amount I'm sure he will still play gambling until that winning amount will be gone again, I currently also playing gambling and just for fun so I have an allocated funds for that and I said to myself if I once hit a really big jackpot I will limit or totally stop gambling, instead focus on making that win grow even more by investing or building a business, you friend OP should have a mindset.

[Ever-young]

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.

Well, we all know that gambling is all about luck and risk as u said and it can be also addictive if we constantly gamble which will not turn out well, which might lead him to keep lose more money with the hope of winning huge amount of money someday. So for me I would like to say that he should not have that mindset of winning big before he could stop gambling, I don't know if I will say gambling has this spirit of bad luck each time someone has it in mind or pray to win big, it's that time someone will keep losing and you will be wondering what's wrong so instead he should just gamble as an entertainment and also know the risks involved when someone becomes an addict, this way will really help him a lot and as a good friend you are, you have to always encourage him and keep advising him, though it's not really easy to stop knowing fully well, you have lose a lot, you can also help him by telling him to set limit on how to spend and the time he will also spend, so that you both can go out to do other things that can make him happy and more him to get money too.

[passwordnow]

but with the constant betting you might win the amount you've at mind someday.

You're already telling him good about gambling which is about risks and luck and then you've turned around said this. While it's true that it's possible that he may win that amount that he's aiming but at what cost? That is going to cost him a lot before he finally gets to that point of his bets that he'd won such amount. And when he losses, he's still going to continue and I thought your goal in helping him is to make him realize that he's losing more money if he keeps on betting after bets.
The feeling of being a loser is one of the many reasons why a gambler keeps on going despite the heavy loss that he's already got. You bet it, they'd continue no matter what is the amount they've lost already because their goal isn't really about hitting the amount they have in their minds but to recover the huge losses that they've made. One way to stop that is to accept the losses and admit that you'll be having hard time in recovering them for which will take time if you continue to do so.