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

[Jody.Drummer]

I am only going to post based on my own experience. I do lose in gambling and still go ahead and bet more because I am hoping to double or increase my gambling capital. It's like I feel weak when I can't gamble to recover my losses. When I have nothing to do and remember my losses, I usually end up gambling again because of that. Maybe it's also to pass the time. Eventhough I really want to stop gambling, I can't control myself into gambling because of my losses, hoping to get a profit quickly and recovery my losses.

I'm going to tell you about one of the reasons why it's so hard to quit even though you already have the intention to quit, one of the reasons is that you still have a grudge against the losses you've experienced which makes you always think of pursuing recovery in gambling which actually makes you even more excessive which indirectly makes the amount of your loss even greater.

This is why a gambler is always advised to only bet the amount they can afford to lose, not least because by having this acceptance, it is less likely for you to feel unacceptable about losing, which means that it is less likely for you to act to chase previous losses. So in my opinion the only way if you really want to stop gambling then you must be able to give up something that has been lost there, only this is the key.

[Stable090]

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.

I don’t know why something won’t be beneficial to you and you will find it difficult to stop. If you are gambling just for the sake of money, then you should be able to stop gambling if you are not making the money that you are expecting. Most people who are gambling and can’t stop gambling even when they are losing believe they are definitely going to make money from gambling if they don’t give up. I believe that’s just what most people gambling for the sake of money are always having in mind.
 
If you are the type that’s gambling for fun, then you shouldn’t complain about the money you are winning or losing, you should just gamble freely, and I am sure you will be able to stop gambling whenever you want. Also,  you will be gambling with the amount you know if you lose, it’s not going to affect you.

[Peanutswar]

People keep hoping that they will gain back their losses with the profits if they will continuously playing gambling, they will just realize those things until they lose a lot of money, and people around them, and seem to be lost on their path due to excessive playing of gambling. It is too hard to please other people to stop if they even on themselves can't step their emotions to play more but if you really take care, make him realize what are the cons or impacts of playing gambling so at least that he can reminiscence what things he is doing.

[YOSHIE]

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

Humans have the nature of greed and greed and humans are given lust and reason. If someone has entered the gambling arena, that is the biggest test that many people face, There are those who escape the gambling trap and there are also those who continue to gamble without stopping, they only aim to win when betting.

Losing and winning have become a part of gambling players towards their users, so the test comes when we lose at gambling, that's when we use common sense or bad sense, if we think well we will think that gambling is not part of life, so leave it, don't come there again, because I never win and gambling makes me lose, On the other hand, our hallucinations say otherwise, of course our minds will think that we have a big desire, no matter what we lose or lose, the important thing is that we can bet.

[moneystery]

I am only going to post based on my own experience. I do lose in gambling and still go ahead and bet more because I am hoping to double or increase my gambling capital. It's like I feel weak when I can't gamble to recover my losses. When I have nothing to do and remember my losses, I usually end up gambling again because of that. Maybe it's also to pass the time. Eventhough I really want to stop gambling, I can't control myself into gambling because of my losses, hoping to get a profit quickly and recovery my losses.

most gamblers are like that, where it is very difficult for them to get out of the gambling circle because they are still held back by their ego which says that they should be able to win from it. they keep trying and trying until they can get the win they hope for, but without realizing it, they are trapped in a gambling circle and it is difficult to get out of it.

i myself also feel that when i have a losing streak, i tend to want to gamble more money, but fortunately i can still control my desire to gamble even though at some times i choose to go all-in, but that is quite rare. but without realizing it until now i was still gambling and i kept returning to it no matter how hard i wanted to stop.

[Shamm]

I am only going to post based on my own experience. I do lose in gambling and still go ahead and bet more because I am hoping to double or increase my gambling capital. It's like I feel weak when I can't gamble to recover my losses. When I have nothing to do and remember my losses, I usually end up gambling again because of that. Maybe it's also to pass the time. Eventhough I really want to stop gambling, I can't control myself into gambling because of my losses, hoping to get a profit quickly and recovery my losses.

 absolutely mate you are right that is the common mistakes of everyone of us and I'll experienced it too. I loss my money and then I am thinking that what if I bet more so that when I will win I get my money back. Then I'll bet and bet but in reality I'll loss a lot of money. Which is I don't think the outcome. But I realized that is a big mistake that I made cause chasing losses will bring us more losses so when we will loss today then take a break  for a while and then bet after a few days.

[bitzizzix]

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

In my opinion, because gambling gives gamblers great hope to win and make a lot of money, this makes gamblers continue to gamble even though they often lose.
And most gamblers think, if I fail to win on the first bet, maybe I will succeed or win on the next bet. And if I still lose then I will play again, and continue like that because I have hope of winning when I play again and continue to have the same feeling and hope to make up for previous losses which ultimately result in bigger losses. And they think giving up after losing is an act of cowardice, even though this act is more than just cowardly.

And the most important thing is to bet with full awareness, because playing with full awareness will give you the ability to control yourself and also be able to master the game, not the game controlling you.

[nimogsm]

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

In my opinion, because gambling gives gamblers great hope to win and make a lot of money, this makes gamblers continue to gamble even though they often lose.
And most gamblers think, if I fail to win on the first bet, maybe I will succeed or win on the next bet. And if I still lose then I will play again, and continue like that because I have hope of winning when I play again and continue to have the same feeling and hope to make up for previous losses which ultimately result in bigger losses. And they think giving up after losing is an act of cowardice, even though this act is more than just cowardly.

And the most important thing is to bet with full awareness, because playing with full awareness will give you the ability to control yourself and also be able to master the game, not the game controlling you.

The greed factor is also very influential, the player always wants more and if he loses,then greed takes over from what was lost and a vicious circle occurs. People who do not have self-control definitely have nothing to do in gambling, this is a golden rule.Greed is a sequence of gambling addiction.There are, of course, another group of factors, but this is the main one.

[irsykes]

Big wins obtained by people with big ambitions, most of yesterday's money winnings run out and come back again. and even big money winnings will disappear again and that's what I see from around me. without realizing it, a lot of time is wasted because of gambling, because you play too much. Over time there will be a position where we succeed in getting a big win

Yes, this happens to greedy gamblers who want a big win, but if they don't get it, they will continue to gamble until they get a big win. I even think that even if one day the gambler wins a big amount, I'm not sure he will stop soon, he will continue because he will continue to feel less than his winnings for the time he has used, especially if he calculates the amount of his gambling expenses so far and his winnings have not covered his losses, then he will continue, I think this will only end in vain because we will not get more winnings our total expenses so far.

Instead of chasing big wins, it's better to be grateful for the wins you have, even if they are small, being too ambitious to win big is too risky, especially since we have to invest money first to gamble continuously. If the money you have runs out, you won't be able to gamble anymore and pursue that ambition, so Whatever happens, we must be able to accept that if we lose, give yourself time to rest, don't chase too much ambition to win big.

I have never seen someone who has been destroyed by gambling and then stop gambling. I think people who have entered the world of gambling will play even if they play often or rarely gamble. Expectations that are outside the mind poison the brain using emotions that become inappropriate.
If play gambling with detailed losses in terms of time, money or other materials, this will never end and will continue to be in the world of gambling

[Accardo]

People keep hoping that they will gain back their losses with the profits if they will continuously playing gambling, they will just realize those things until they lose a lot of money, and people around them, and seem to be lost on their path due to excessive playing of gambling. It is too hard to please other people to stop if they even on themselves can't step their emotions to play more but if you really take care, make him realize what are the cons or impacts of playing gambling so at least that he can reminiscence what things he is doing.

It's  a rare opportunity, getting someone that listens to and practices those responsible gambling strategies. Some may pay less attention due to the losses they've experienced in gambling, but, once a session starts the player will forget it all. His emotions, wouldn't let him stop, indeed. How about gaining back all the lost money? That's a familiar self questions that keeps popping out from the player's mind.

Personally, I do think the next wager would be the time to win back all the lost money. Yet it keeps going from one stage to another, until the money is speedily spent with no remorse of repeating same mistakes. This shows how magnetic the losing streak works. It holds on to the players like a magnet and drags it wherever direction it feels. Casino utilize any method of holding the player's time and money. Hence players who don't obey any meaning gambling strategy will pay for their mistakes.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Addiction to gambling goes beyond pulling a lever or playing cards. Your brain lights up like a Christmas tree after your first major triumph. Like drugs, man. You follow that feeling even when the chances are against you because it hijacks your reward system. It goes beyond luck. It depends on your brain wiring, life events, and money and risk beliefs. Not everyone is susceptible, and it's hard to predict who will tumble down that rabbit hole

What can you do? Man, be aware. When playing, you must be mindful of your emotions. Thinking you're invincible or about to win big is a red flag. It's time to reconsider. In the zone, it's hard to accomplish that. Flashing lights and coins striking the tray can make you lose track of time. Set limits, know when to leave, and have a support system if needed

Hahaha 😂😂, saying that a gambler's brain lights up lik a Christmas tree is really a perfect description of a gambler's reaction after they have either won or lose in a bet. If they stake and win on the first hand, they will be filled with enthusiasm to stake more, believing that the luck will run in their favor again and when they lose, they will have enough enthusiasm to stake more, believing that they will win that time. Funny how some gamblers react and fall into addiction at the end of the race. 

[Orpichukwu]

You are right mate. A gambler is not supposed to gamble when they are not mentally prepared for such activity because it can result to loses even in a situation where they are not supposed to lose. Gambling do with mental and emotional readiness, if someone is not prepared for such activities,  they can never performan well and can never catch the fun they have even wanted to archive.

And when can you say that someone is emotionally ready to gamble? Because there are times when you can just be stressed out due to a busy day or the long distance covered by driving,
 
or anything else that could lead to the person getting tired but doesn't necessarily affect his mind or way of thinking.
 
Aside from the fact that he needs some rest, such a person can relax. Why could receiving air and placing a few bets in gambling be considered such behaviour as the person not being ready?? 

[Betwrong]

It's not impossible, but only if that amount is realistic. Like , take me for example. I'm happy with winning $200 with my 20 cents stake. That's my goal so to speak. And I've succeeded in that several times. But if my goal was to win a million, maybe I wouldn't achieve it in my whole life. See? Tell your friend to set realistic goals.

Man, it's a x1,000. It's like if I bet $10 and win $10,000. I don't know how many times you say that's happened to you but it's got to be very infrequent.

Yes, sure it happens not that often. I mean, in Dice I was winning with 1,000x multiplier many times, I think close to hundred times maybe, but my stake was only a fraction of a cent, so, my won amount wasn't that big either. I remember it was only once when I bet $0.015 and won $15 with 1,000x multiplier. It was only once. Other times my winnings were around $2-$3, not more.

But with slots it's a different story. Since I couldn't bet with less than $0.20, I won pretty good amounts a couple of times:



and I was quite happy with it.

[South Park]

Addiction to gambling goes beyond pulling a lever or playing cards. Your brain lights up like a Christmas tree after your first major triumph. Like drugs, man. You follow that feeling even when the chances are against you because it hijacks your reward system. It goes beyond luck. It depends on your brain wiring, life events, and money and risk beliefs. Not everyone is susceptible, and it's hard to predict who will tumble down that rabbit hole

What can you do? Man, be aware. When playing, you must be mindful of your emotions. Thinking you're invincible or about to win big is a red flag. It's time to reconsider. In the zone, it's hard to accomplish that. Flashing lights and coins striking the tray can make you lose track of time. Set limits, know when to leave, and have a support system if needed

Hahaha 😂😂, saying that a gambler's brain lights up lik a Christmas tree is really a perfect description of a gambler's reaction after they have either won or lose in a bet. If they stake and win on the first hand, they will be filled with enthusiasm to stake more, believing that the luck will run in their favor again and when they lose, they will have enough enthusiasm to stake more, believing that they will win that time. Funny how some gamblers react and fall into addiction at the end of the race. 

This is why it is said that there are people that due to their genetic inheritance are more likely to become addicts, the reward system on your brain, aka dopamine, will reward you with some dopamine after a win, however in most people that reward will be on the small side and this will allow you to stop whenever you want, however for some people the reward will be so stimulant that they will keep gambling just to experiment that feeling again, regardless of the consequences this behavior may have on their finances.

[Jody.Drummer]

Addiction to gambling goes beyond pulling a lever or playing cards. Your brain lights up like a Christmas tree after your first major triumph. Like drugs, man. You follow that feeling even when the chances are against you because it hijacks your reward system. It goes beyond luck. It depends on your brain wiring, life events, and money and risk beliefs. Not everyone is susceptible, and it's hard to predict who will tumble down that rabbit hole

What can you do? Man, be aware. When playing, you must be mindful of your emotions. Thinking you're invincible or about to win big is a red flag. It's time to reconsider. In the zone, it's hard to accomplish that. Flashing lights and coins striking the tray can make you lose track of time. Set limits, know when to leave, and have a support system if needed

Hahaha 😂😂, saying that a gambler's brain lights up lik a Christmas tree is really a perfect description of a gambler's reaction after they have either won or lose in a bet. If they stake and win on the first hand, they will be filled with enthusiasm to stake more, believing that the luck will run in their favor again and when they lose, they will have enough enthusiasm to stake more, believing that they will win that time. Funny how some gamblers react and fall into addiction at the end of the race. 

This parable made me really laugh , and I believe that it really happens when someone manages to win big at the beginning of his involvement in gambling, when a beginner manages to win big at the beginning of his involvement then yes maybe we can say that their brain is burning like a Christmas tree and when they lose then maybe I would also say that their head is smoking like it is on fire

Another thing is that yes it is true as you said which means that when a gambler especially a beginner manages to win then it is a very pleasant situation for him which makes them very enthusiastic and think of continuing the session by betting a bigger amount, And I will say that when someone is too obsessed with the name of victory along with showing a very enthusiastic response then obviously consciousness will decrease in him and this is what makes them feel confident to continue with a much greater amount of risk because they think that it is a good opportunity to take advantage of, and yes in the end they can only regret it because it turns out that the results are not as expected because luck is no longer there.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

This is why it is said that there are people that due to their genetic inheritance are more likely to become addicts, the reward system on your brain, aka dopamine, will reward you with some dopamine after a win, however in most people that reward will be on the small side and this will allow you to stop whenever you want, however for some people the reward will be so stimulant that they will keep gambling just to experiment that feeling again, regardless of the consequences this behavior may have on their finances.

I haven't heard that before, but the explanation you gave is the truth. There are some gamblers who can just walk away the moment they have won a large amount or the moment they lose all their budget. Although it's difficult to just leave, some people have a strong self discipline to obey their decisions at any time.

[Frankolala]

Addiction to gambling goes beyond pulling a lever or playing cards. Your brain lights up like a Christmas tree after your first major triumph. Like drugs, man. You follow that feeling even when the chances are against you because it hijacks your reward system. It goes beyond luck. It depends on your brain wiring, life events, and money and risk beliefs. Not everyone is susceptible, and it's hard to predict who will tumble down that rabbit hole

What can you do? Man, be aware. When playing, you must be mindful of your emotions. Thinking you're invincible or about to win big is a red flag. It's time to reconsider. In the zone, it's hard to accomplish that. Flashing lights and coins striking the tray can make you lose track of time. Set limits, know when to leave, and have a support system if needed

Hahaha 😂😂, saying that a gambler's brain lights up lik a Christmas tree is really a perfect description of a gambler's reaction after they have either won or lose in a bet. If they stake and win on the first hand, they will be filled with enthusiasm to stake more, believing that the luck will run in their favor again and when they lose, they will have enough enthusiasm to stake more, believing that they will win that time. Funny how some gamblers react and fall into addiction at the end of the race. 

This is why it is said that there are people that due to their genetic inheritance are more likely to become addicts, the reward system on your brain, aka dopamine, will reward you with some dopamine after a win, however in most people that reward will be on the small side and this will allow you to stop whenever you want, however for some people the reward will be so stimulant that they will keep gambling just to experiment that feeling again, regardless of the consequences this behavior may have on their finances.

Addiction is the major problem that will make anyone to continue gambling even when he is losing because he cannot control himself on when to stop gambling, maybe because he is busy chasing his losses. Another thing is when a gambler is using gambling to pass time will always continue gambling even though they are running at loss.

A gambler can also continue gambling even at loss because he is having fun and have not exceed his gambling budget, he will keep on gambling.

[Wakate]

I am only going to post based on my own experience. I do lose in gambling and still go ahead and bet more because I am hoping to double or increase my gambling capital. It's like I feel weak when I can't gamble to recover my losses. When I have nothing to do and remember my losses, I usually end up gambling again because of that. Maybe it's also to pass the time. Eventhough I really want to stop gambling, I can't control myself into gambling because of my losses, hoping to get a profit quickly and recovery my losses.

Many of us that are gamblers are having the same problem and if things are not settled it could lead to a bigger problem later. Sometimes we keep betting without even the opportunity for us to make money. We just base on luck for us to make money from betting which is a good move for us if we want to make money from betting space. There was a time I always became an addicted gambler but I was able to understand my doom which trigger me to act fast and stop anything that could increase such a urge. It is very important for us to always try and balance things so we don't end up playing games and still losing especially when we use our hard earned money

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Only because that we have discovered its not every gambling that is playing bet is doing that for the sake of making money, some are more concerned on how they will gamble and use it as a means of being entertained and they wont mind on the cost this may incur on them as long as they are going to get satisfied with what they want, all of us cannot because of loosing stop gambling, we are not gambling to earn money, instead for fun.

[Docnaster]

Only because that we have discovered its not every gambling that is playing bet is doing that for the sake of making money, some are more concerned on how they will gamble and use it as a means of being entertained and they wont mind on the cost this may incur on them as long as they are going to get satisfied with what they want, all of us cannot because of loosing stop gambling, we are not gambling to earn money, instead for fun.

Of a truth, some people gamble because of the fun they drive from gambling and not necessarily because of the money they lose or win but that's not the only reason why some people still come back to gambling even after losing a lot of money. Some people do come back to gambling after losing a lot of money because of the the fact that they're addicted to gambling. Gambling addiction is one of the worst things that can ever happen to any individual because it'll force anyone that's addicted to continue gambling even after losing games. So to avoid going back to gambling even after losing, every gambler is advised to gamble responsibly.