How to maximize winning potential and control excessive gambling habits

[Assface16678]

Others would even take things further by tracking every bet they make through a spreadsheet. I'm always impressed by those kinds of gamblers since it can become tedious if you're the type to place tens of bets throughout the week.

I'm also impressed by that kind of people, and by those who not only track their bets but also other expenses like electricity, groceries, etc. I think that such a tracking can be positive in many cases, some people may even need it to feel more confident.

But I personally prefer to keep it simpler, always setting limits and making decisions if I'm about to break any of them, though.

True, I'm also one of the people who gambles that will keep records in everything, what I mean everything is everything because every bet, expenses, status if lose or win I record it, I created my own organized spreadsheet and as an IT graduate creating such complex spreadsheet is easy, I created a spreadsheet so that I can keep track if my initial capital is growing or losing meaning every week I have an allocated funds for my gambling habit and by doing so I can monitor if my capital is increasing or growing so that I can have my own limit, If I see in my spread sheet that I'm losing it all then I know when it happens and I can see what I have done wrong, tracking records could also be a good data so that a gambler can analyse where he is winning the most or what gambling games to avoid. If I can, I want to make my own software, whose purpose is to track and record all my gambling activities.

[Gozie51]

4. Play safe: we have always monitor and adjust our bet size and allocation with respect to how much we have lost or how well we are winning so that we can stick to our budget and manage it through out our playing time, also dont chase loses cause it could throw you off track, try to take a break and have rest when you lose money and stick to the budget.

This part matters alot because gamblers always lose focus from the original plan when they are losing. After two or three loses, you will notice desperation and anxiety to win back what have been lost so it may lead to increasing the risk appetite which means more risk in accumulating to the loses.

So taking a break is a safe guide to coming back stronger and keeping to the existing winning plan with bankroll management. If you risk so much of the bankroll, you have lesser chance of trying to get back after losing but minimal risk will give opportunities for more games or bets with the bankroll you have left.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Some members or gamblers on this forum have used only two to three paragraphs to describe how to manage bankrolls in different topics, but you seem to be writing way too much for just a few points that needed to be grabbed. Well, bankroll management is a very vital aspect of gambling, and if well managed, a gambler can hardly become an addict. And, like you said already, new gamblers who find it difficult to manage their bankroll are the people who are in danger of addiction. Bankroll management can even make a gamble to be more careful because they are aware that if they gamble recklessly and lose all the money, they cannot continue until next time. 

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

We don't win in gambling all because of excessive gambling or addictions, we have to control our way of gambling and see that things were being done in our own favour, we are not expected to get addicted all because we are so desperate to win a bet while gambling, instead, it is expected of us that we maintain a steady and consistent responsible gambling pattern for our own benefits, also, we should gamble for fun and not for making earning money or being addicted,.

[livingfree]

While I appreciate your list about how to control gambling habits, it still going to boil down to our emotions. And that will surely be agreed by other gamblers.

If you are in the right emotion, you'll set a budget, you'll play safe and all of those that you have said.

That's somewhat true, and aside from that, the consistency to control these emotions is also important because we sometimes repeat the same mistakes despite knowing the solutions.

Yeah, that's another part the consistency of controlling it.

If you are able to control it and you know that you are in total control, there is nothing to worry about you when you gamble because you know how to set it up and volume it down.

Not like those gamblers that cannot control themselves, they are having an headache to themselves and that's why they keep on losing more because they are forgetting about that it is their emotions that keeps them pushing on.

[Findingnemo]

It's just another form of saying don't gamble more than you can afford to lose in my perspective.

I won't take gambling too seriously, sure I will be responsible but taking it seriously is different cause it game of chance not skills so all you can do is ensure the longevity of your betting which not necessarily mean increases in the winnings, if you have $100 to bet and losing $50 in two bets is no different from losing $10 in 10 bets.

[Mr.suevie]

We don't win in gambling all because of excessive gambling or addictions, we have to control our way of gambling and see that things were being done in our own favour, we are not expected to get addicted all because we are so desperate to win a bet while gambling, instead, it is expected of us that we maintain a steady and consistent responsible gambling pattern for our own benefits, also, we should gamble for fun and not for making earning money or being addicted,.

The major issues sometimes is that some gamblers actually do start up with this kind of mentality but as humans, the will power and ability to control that feeling that comes with losses is actually the major issues, sometimes you plan but after the first loss your whole mentality changes, making you confused and all worked up and in that case if you do have more funds in your bankroll you will be tempted to even deposit more and try playing to get that actually first money you used. Addiction in gambling is real and only some gamblers will well discipline mind can actually get to limit their selves and control their burning urges to chase the money they have lost.

[Die_empty]

While I appreciate your list about how to control gambling habits, it still going to boil down to our emotions. And that will surely be agreed by other gamblers.

If you are in the right emotion, you'll set a budget, you'll play safe and all of those that you have said.

And you'll also not going to be greedy with any amount that you win. You will take a part of it so that if ever you gone out and lose, you are not going to lose all of them.

Having a gambling budget to manage our gambling activities is okay but we should have the willpower to implement them. Having a good plan or okay but abiding by it is more important. So I agree that our emotions as important as having a good plan. Greed propels chasing of loss or gambling more than we can afford to lose. So if one can be content with gambling outcomes at a particular time, the chances of becoming addicted will be slim.

Some members or gamblers on this forum have used only two to three paragraphs to describe how to manage bankrolls in different topics, but you seem to be writing way too much for just a few points that needed to be grabbed.

The world is moving so fast that long writing is now an offense. People are moving too fast that they can't spend few minutes to read a few paragraphs. Judging from the original post, I think the writer did a good job and he also explained his position extensively. It is not compulsory to read or respond to a thread and it if is too much for you just ignore it instead of complaining. We need to encourage good work and not discourage members from putting effort into their work.

[livingfree]

While I appreciate your list about how to control gambling habits, it still going to boil down to our emotions. And that will surely be agreed by other gamblers.

If you are in the right emotion, you'll set a budget, you'll play safe and all of those that you have said.

And you'll also not going to be greedy with any amount that you win. You will take a part of it so that if ever you gone out and lose, you are not going to lose all of them.

Having a gambling budget to manage our gambling activities is okay but we should have the willpower to implement them. Having a good plan or okay but abiding by it is more important. So I agree that our emotions as important as having a good plan. Greed propels chasing of loss or gambling more than we can afford to lose. So if one can be content with gambling outcomes at a particular time, the chances of becoming addicted will be slim.

But the problem with many gamblers, the contentment won't be there as soon as you started to see you are on a losing. That's the hard part of it and that's why someone who's good at controlling with his emotion and then losses it eventually will have to try it even harder.

It's not just all about losing but I agree to the latter part about being addicted to it. So, if you're not going to make yourself comfortable with how you gamble and you can't maximize your potential profit as to how you control your emotion.

You need to be careful with that because these habits will definitely going to lose your mind.

[swogerino]

Some members or gamblers on this forum have used only two to three paragraphs to describe how to manage bankrolls in different topics, but you seem to be writing way too much for just a few points that needed to be grabbed. Well, bankroll management is a very vital aspect of gambling, and if well managed, a gambler can hardly become an addict. And, like you said already, new gamblers who find it difficult to manage their bankroll are the people who are in danger of addiction. Bankroll management can even make a gamble to be more careful because they are aware that if they gamble recklessly and lose all the money, they cannot continue until next time. 

Bankroll management is indeed the top of the top of successful gambling,yet it's often easier said than done.It's understandable how financial pressures can cloud judgment and lead to impulsive decision-making.Your experience reflects a common struggle faced by many,where the pursuit of a max win becomes ever consuming,making you going from prudent to being a straight loser.

Recognizing the pattern of behavior you've described is a crucial first step towards regaining control.Seeking professional assistance or guidance could provide valuable insights and strategies for managing both the financial and psychological aspects of gambling.Whether it's through therapy,support groups,or financial counseling,there are resources available to help break the cycle of compulsive behavior and cultivate healthier habits.
I have suffered personally from the compulsive gambling behavior these last 2-3 weeks as I lost everything pursuing that max win and I think I need professional help myself.

[Fatunad]

Some members or gamblers on this forum have used only two to three paragraphs to describe how to manage bankrolls in different topics, but you seem to be writing way too much for just a few points that needed to be grabbed. Well, bankroll management is a very vital aspect of gambling, and if well managed, a gambler can hardly become an addict. And, like you said already, new gamblers who find it difficult to manage their bankroll are the people who are in danger of addiction. Bankroll management can even make a gamble to be more careful because they are aware that if they gamble recklessly and lose all the money, they cannot continue until next time.

Bankroll management is indeed the top of the top of successful gambling,yet it's often easier said than done.It's understandable how financial pressures can cloud judgment and lead to impulsive decision-making.Your experience reflects a common struggle faced by many,where the pursuit of a max win becomes ever consuming,making you going from prudent to being a straight loser.

Recognizing the pattern of behavior you've described is a crucial first step towards regaining control.Seeking professional assistance or guidance could provide valuable insights and strategies for managing both the financial and psychological aspects of gambling.Whether it's through therapy,support groups,or financial counseling,there are resources available to help break the cycle of compulsive behavior and cultivate healthier habits.
I have suffered personally from the compulsive gambling behavior these last 2-3 weeks as I lost everything pursuing that max win and I think I need professional help myself.

Yes, this is something the most crucial thing but majority of gamblers do really fail on following this basic stuff.  

This is why gambling industry is really that profitable or something that do make that huge revenue just because people are really that really forgetting on how they should really be having that kind of moderation
when it comes to gambling stuff. They do really make themselves that delusional about it on where they are really that believing that they could really be able to make money or would be able to make themselves rich towards it. On the moment that you are on such moment or having that kind of mindset then this is a solid indicative sign that you are gradually becomes addicted to gambling on which this is really that very bad.
If you wont really be able to control yourself then sooner or later you would really be sleeping into the streets.

Gambling could really mess up someones life if you wont really be that careful with it and this is something that you should really be looking upon because if you would really be that careless
with your decisions and make yourself believe that in gambling you could make huge money then better stop as early as you can. Execessive on everything including gambling could really give out that devastative
condition on which you didnt expect that it could happen into your life. So better be careful and sensible on the actions that you are making.

[Moreno233]

Starting off as an early gambler can be a lot of challenging going through loses and even getting through those early stages of unguided addiction, this was a case for me cause I can remember how to struggle to get myself in oder for a while when I started taking gambling serious for a while, most of us enjoy gambling and would gamble more often than others and its quite needful that we don't overdo it.

On the contrary, most early gamblers actually find it so easy to win and because of this many of them develop bad gambling habits that later hunt them. If you do a simple opinion poll in about this, you will be surprised at the result you will see about how good many people started gambling before it because a little difficult. Assuming they started roughly with gambling, there are high chances that they will run away and never come back. So the trick that gambling play on us is making it look so easy at the beginning before reality sets in after we are already committed to gambling. The reality in this case is that gambling is not a quick way to wealth but can be a huge opportunity for financial fortune.

By implementing these strategies, you'll be able to:

- Extend your betting longevity
- Reduce the risk of significant losses
- Maximize your potential winnings
- Enjoy a more sustainable and enjoyable betting experience

Remember, Bankroll Management is essential for responsible and successful gambling. It helps you stay in control, make informed decisions, and maintain a healthy relationship with gambling.

I agree with all the points you have raised with particular emphasis on bankroll management which is actually the key to peaceful gambling. What I would have wanted you to explain more is the first point because it is not too clear to me how one can extend his betting longevity. If I understand you correctly, you may be suggesting that instead of gambling with big amount in a single round, one can divide the money into many parts and gamble with each part per set.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

The world is moving so fast that long writing is now an offense. People are moving too fast that they can't spend few minutes to read a few paragraphs. Judging from the original post, I think the writer did a good job and he also explained his position extensively. It is not compulsory to read or respond to a thread and it if is too much for you just ignore it instead of complaining. We need to encourage good work and not discourage members from putting effort into their work.

And who said a wall of text is becoming an offense? (I guess you didn't read that from my comment). In some cases it can be annoying reading of a wall of text that is just full with nonsensical garbage that doesn't make any sense. What I said is not in any way to discourage the OP, I didn't say what he or she wrote was not good. We all have our opinion and I just aired mine.

[Kelvinid]

All the points are there OP. In short, we need to become a responsible gambler rather than addicted to gambling.

But honestly, it is a big challenge for everyone to keep such things because I am sure, that sometimes we commit mistakes especially when our mode changes. And most of the time we spend more rather than less, especially when we win big. That is why I could say that gambling should not be our focus but just our pastime because the more we spend time on this, the more we fall into addiction. And a reason why we don't consider this as a source of income instead, additional expenses.

[LUCKMCFLY]

This part matters alot because gamblers always lose focus from the original plan when they are losing. After two or three loses, you will notice desperation and anxiety to win back what have been lost so it may lead to increasing the risk appetite which means more risk in accumulating to the loses.

It is very true, sometimes we are people who cannot despair of seeing plays where we do not win and because our psyche does not allow us to do well, because we get anxious and the fact of seeing that we are losing sometimes causes that type of desperation that does not It allows you to control yourself well, sometimes players try to see this desperation as the easiest way to minimize it by playing with more money and with higher stakes to see if they can recover and prove that it is the worst. of decisions, that's why it's Well, just rest, that's why I find that these things, these types of decisions that I also make when I'm trading and I don't have good feedback, sometimes resting for a while is good.

[Dewi Aries]

All the points are there OP. In short, we need to become a responsible gambler rather than addicted to gambling.

But honestly, it is a big challenge for everyone to keep such things because I am sure, that sometimes we commit mistakes especially when our mode changes. And most of the time we spend more rather than less, especially when we win big. That is why I could say that gambling should not be our focus but just our pastime because the more we spend time on this, the more we fall into addiction. And a reason why we don't consider this as a source of income instead, additional expenses.

The main point that we should pay more attention to is that yes as you said that our main focus is to only make gambling a hobby activity or something that is useful to be used as a place of entertainment without putting seriousness or excessive expectations on winning, and on the other hand it is clear that when someone puts excessive seriousness and expectations on gambling, especially on winning, it will certainly be very difficult for them to take various actions that lead to prevention because of course they will always make decisions that tend to be excessive because of their intentions and goals to produce.

In terms of enthusiasm, yes it is good but the problem is and their biggest mistake is that they put their enthusiasm or hope in the wrong place which as we know that gambling is nothing more than a probability activity that has absolutely no certainty and guarantee of anything, meaning that most likely the intention and purpose to produce in the end will only make you or anyone experience a lot of downturns because the risk of defeat can never be separated in gambling.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Some members or gamblers on this forum have used only two to three paragraphs to describe how to manage bankrolls in different topics, but you seem to be writing way too much for just a few points that needed to be grabbed. Well, bankroll management is a very vital aspect of gambling, and if well managed, a gambler can hardly become an addict. And, like you said already, new gamblers who find it difficult to manage their bankroll are the people who are in danger of addiction. Bankroll management can even make a gamble to be more careful because they are aware that if they gamble recklessly and lose all the money, they cannot continue until next time. 

Bankroll management is indeed the top of the top of successful gambling,yet it's often easier said than done.It's understandable how financial pressures can cloud judgment and lead to impulsive decision-making.Your experience reflects a common struggle faced by many,where the pursuit of a max win becomes ever consuming,making you going from prudent to being a straight loser.

Recognizing the pattern of behavior you've described is a crucial first step towards regaining control.Seeking professional assistance or guidance could provide valuable insights and strategies for managing both the financial and psychological aspects of gambling.Whether it's through therapy,support groups,or financial counseling,there are resources available to help break the cycle of compulsive behavior and cultivate healthier habits.
I have suffered personally from the compulsive gambling behavior these last 2-3 weeks as I lost everything pursuing that max win and I think I need professional help myself.

Yeah, I agree with what you have said. There's this saying that "every responsible gambler once displayed compulsive gambling symptoms." The discussion about bankroll management is easier said than done, but the ability of a gambler to quickly realize when they are getting addicted is very necessary. It's natural to get carried away while gambling at the casino, but the ability to quickly call back your senses is what makes you a responsible gambler. 

Secondly, there are better ways to manage your bankroll. If,  for example, you want to spend $100 on gambling, you can divide the money in half and deposit only $50. After the first deposit is spent and nothing is won, you can just take a break and try later with the remaining balance. Sometimes a gambler also needs to apply their common sense in terms of managing their bank role. 

[carlfebz2]

All the points are there OP. In short, we need to become a responsible gambler rather than addicted to gambling.

But honestly, it is a big challenge for everyone to keep such things because I am sure, that sometimes we commit mistakes especially when our mode changes. And most of the time we spend more rather than less, especially when we win big. That is why I could say that gambling should not be our focus but just our pastime because the more we spend time on this, the more we fall into addiction. And a reason why we don't consider this as a source of income instead, additional expenses.

The main point that we should pay more attention to is that yes as you said that our main focus is to only make gambling a hobby activity or something that is useful to be used as a place of entertainment without putting seriousness or excessive expectations on winning, and on the other hand it is clear that when someone puts excessive seriousness and expectations on gambling, especially on winning, it will certainly be very difficult for them to take various actions that lead to prevention because of course they will always make decisions that tend to be excessive because of their intentions and goals to produce.

In terms of enthusiasm, yes it is good but the problem is and their biggest mistake is that they put their enthusiasm or hope in the wrong place which as we know that gambling is nothing more than a probability activity that has absolutely no certainty and guarantee of anything, meaning that most likely the intention and purpose to produce in the end will only make you or anyone experience a lot of downturns because the risk of defeat can never be separated in gambling.

On the moment that you do gamble then you shouldnt really be expecting something from it like having that huge wins or even thinking that you would really be that becoming rich with gambling on which we know that once you do have this kind of intellect or thing in mind  then it will really be that causing that huge mistake on which this is something that must be avoided since from the start.
Dont think about on maximizing  your profit with gambling because results and outcomes isnt something that you could really be able to know or would be able to predict.
The key on here is that if you do have that kind of moderation towards it then it wont really be something that too easy in regarding about stopping or having some break.
Gamble for fun and not for money on which this is something that will be needing to instill into your mind.

[Accardo]

We don't win in gambling all because of excessive gambling or addictions, we have to control our way of gambling and see that things were being done in our own favour, we are not expected to get addicted all because we are so desperate to win a bet while gambling, instead, it is expected of us that we maintain a steady and consistent responsible gambling pattern for our own benefits, also, we should gamble for fun and not for making earning money or being addicted,.

The major issues sometimes is that some gamblers actually do start up with this kind of mentality but as humans, the will power and ability to control that feeling that comes with losses is actually the major issues, sometimes you plan but after the first loss your whole mentality changes, making you confused and all worked up and in that case if you do have more funds in your bankroll you will be tempted to even deposit more and try playing to get that actually first money you used. Addiction in gambling is real and only some gamblers will well discipline mind can actually get to limit their selves and control their burning urges to chase the money they have lost.

It's true that gamblers have to manage with the risks of losing money in gambling process. Delving deep to the cause of such things it'll be clear that it happens to all gamblers in a different way. Some are able to control this while others struggle with the process and mostly fail due to uncertain reasons. Many would say lack of control while others level it down to greed.

Gamblers may be behaving differently, but handling a better gambling strategy is a task quite difficult for most gamblers. Hence, starting out for the first time will never be simple. And most people stress themselves out trying to fix their gambling problems. It's funny looking at it that many players struggle with their gambling aims forever. Players need to own good gambling aims and principles to maintain a lasting control while gambling.

[Dewi Aries]

The main point that we should pay more attention to is that yes as you said that our main focus is to only make gambling a hobby activity or something that is useful to be used as a place of entertainment without putting seriousness or excessive expectations on winning, and on the other hand it is clear that when someone puts excessive seriousness and expectations on gambling, especially on winning, it will certainly be very difficult for them to take various actions that lead to prevention because of course they will always make decisions that tend to be excessive because of their intentions and goals to produce.

In terms of enthusiasm, yes it is good but the problem is and their biggest mistake is that they put their enthusiasm or hope in the wrong place which as we know that gambling is nothing more than a probability activity that has absolutely no certainty and guarantee of anything, meaning that most likely the intention and purpose to produce in the end will only make you or anyone experience a lot of downturns because the risk of defeat can never be separated in gambling.

On the moment that you do gamble then you shouldnt really be expecting something from it like having that huge wins or even thinking that you would really be that becoming rich with gambling on which we know that once you do have this kind of intellect or thing in mind  then it will really be that causing that huge mistake on which this is something that must be avoided since from the start.
Dont think about on maximizing  your profit with gambling because results and outcomes isnt something that you could really be able to know or would be able to predict.
The key on here is that if you do have that kind of moderation towards it then it wont really be something that too easy in regarding about stopping or having some break.
Gamble for fun and not for money on which this is something that will be needing to instill into your mind.

That's right, that's the mindset that should be in a gambler's brain, which is to never think about winning, or never put excessive hope in winning because after all it is a fact that this mindset will only make a gambler feel excessive disappointment when the results turn out to be the end of the session is not what they wanted and it is clear that this situation can trigger emotions and various actions that are out of control. I'm not saying that you have to focus on losing, but it's better to just be neutral by considering that victory and defeat can happen at any time, which simply means that if you are unlucky then you will lose, but if the opposite is true then yes you will be able to go home with a win.

One of the reasons why it is better to be neutral is so that you can easily accept a losing situation when you are unlucky, but the first thing that must be correct is from understanding first, namely that you must understand that gambling is always about two things, namely winning or losing, simply put. you can win but you are also very likely to lose, and by having a balanced perspective on gambling then I think it is less likely for you to get emotional when you lose because you already know that losing will always be a possibility that cannot be avoided in gambling.