Which is easier, to quit when winning or to quit when losing?

[Jody.Drummer]

I know that as gamblers, everyone can relate to this question, as we have surely experienced it in real situations.

Suppose our bankroll is $100 and it has already grown to $500, would you quit or continue? Conversely, if with our bankroll, we are down to $10, would you still continue or save the remaining $10? I used specific amounts to make it easier to discuss this situation. I understand that we all gamble with different amounts based on our income, but consider this as an example. You can mention any amount you want based on your personal experience; it doesn't matter.

Personally I had a set target both when winning or losing I quit, however before I reached that conclusion it took me a while to achieve it, from my past experience in gambling I was find it difficult to quit after some losing streak until the fund is gone because I usually experience some urge to continue gambling probably I may breakeven unfortunately ended up losing all,  while I find it easy to quit after some winning streaks because I always withdraw all my profits earned,  meanwhile I believe other gamblers find it difficult to quit after some winning streaks and after a loss, now I am more disciplined, manage and control my gambling habit.

I think your approach is pretty good buddy, you already have one way that is not too difficult for you to do, which is to stop when you have managed to achieve a number of wins compared to applying greed like gamblers who are already addicted in general, and maybe so far I see that you only need to solve the problem related to self-acceptance, in the sense of training yourself to accept the facts of the defeat you experienced so that you can be more responsible for the decisions you have taken that will not make you continue gambling to chase the break-even point when you experience defeat.

As we know that we all always say the following also by suggesting to fellow gamblers having the ability to stop at the right time is an ability that is really recommended, because this ability can really make us gamble sufficiently and avoid various unwanted possibilities such as losing money in larger amounts.

[MainIbem]

Personally I had a set target both when winning or losing I quit, however before I reached that conclusion it took me a while to achieve it,

It's good you where able to set a target and stick to it, not everyone has such trait, it takes discipline to do such because when someone who's benefiting from a particular thing no matter how risky it is, if they don't have self control, they could get carried away by the benefits they're getting from it and gradually become addicts, however the major thing that makes it difficult for people to quit even while they're having much losing streaks is lose chasing, but if someone is not very wealthy enough to afford such habit they could gradually quit. Well in conclusion, it takes discipline for people that fall under such categories whether people with much or less winking streaks to avoid gambling addiction and that's just it.

[passwordnow]

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It takes control and balance for one to quit his session and be content with how much he's got left. I quit even if I've got some balance left and come back to it by tomorrow or the next day. Like what you've said, it's easier to quit when I've won as well. The feeling is different when you're about to go away from the casino or from your PC and do something else with a smile because you've won with your bets. Me, I'm not disappointed as long as I've got some wins even it's just a breakeven or with a few percentage of loss. As long as that I can control myself, I can quit anytime I wish to. Because it also depends to our mood, when we win and we feel like no one is ever going to beat us, even a friend or relative of yours tells you to stop, you won't hear them.

You and I are certainly different in our approaches, but the goal remains the same. So far I don't gamble every day, in fact I don't bet on every game of the week. Only do it when I need entertainment, the rest I'd rather watch. Of course, this is a big change from my gambling habits where previously I barely slept while there was still a balance in my casino wallet. Of course, self-control is needed when we are active in a gambling session. But just like you, I play in a conscious state where I can still control when to stop and when to continue.

That's good for you. If you happen to notice the changes which impacts you positively, I'd cheer you with that and wish you to do well and keep on doing it. You can entertain whenever you want and you're not obliged to do it on a scheduled time. What matters is the you today. There are a lot of gamblers that have hard time in finding that change to their lives especially when you can't sleep well anymore. To be honest if it's about sleep, I'd do anything and I'll take that as my first priority and I find one of the most important thing in my life. So, I am glad that you're able to recover from your previous situation and you're now aware with how you do your gambling activities.

[Z_MBFM]

I know that as gamblers, everyone can relate to this question, as we have surely experienced it in real situations.

Suppose our bankroll is $100 and it has already grown to $500, would you quit or continue? Conversely, if with our bankroll, we are down to $10, would you still continue or save the remaining $10? I used specific amounts to make it easier to discuss this situation. I understand that we all gamble with different amounts based on our income, but consider this as an example. You can mention any amount you want based on your personal experience; it doesn't matter.

You cannot quit gambling when you win more money than you expect from gambling. Because the desire to win in that gambling will make Alana more vulnerable to gambling and more emotional. But when you get into gambling, you will have a bad experience with gambling and you can quit gambling if you want. But if you can quit gambling with profit after winning then you will be a successful person in gambling. Because it is very difficult to get out of gambling with the profit from gambling. So always try to keep yourself in control and if possible cash out those wins to buy physical things that you need and are assets at the same time.

[Blitzboy]

And for me that is the most difficult thing, because When I play and I have profits but I say that I am reaching my limit and I better quit, even if one is left with the desire to continue playing and basically winning and leaving, because I think that the profits have to be Extended, because I apply that in trading, but the game has other foundations , something that is not fulfilled because everything is based on Chance , therefore each time we play in a casino everything is there for us to give free rein to our luck, and accept the designs of the game.

It is normal if you thinks difficult to do because the tension will be high and we can not let it go especially we are in a winning position. There will be a whisper telling to our minds to keeps gambling and chase more winning.
But if you can take a deep breath and thinks clear, you will not trying to play gambling and chase the next winning because you realizes that will be more difficult to do. You will trying to stops gambling and withdraw the money so you will not hassle to avoids the other losses.
We must thinks that stops gambling when winning is the best decision you can take because you can prevents the other losses and you can enjoy your win money.

We all adore winning. Everybody enjoys the "Wow, I did it!" feeling. But the true winners know when to quit. That small voice in your head telling, "One more time, just one more time," will lead you to bankruptcy. It speaks of addiction and of greed. And the best approach to silence that voice is to be stronger and smarter.

Winners dont only get money. It is about knowledge of yourself and about self-control. Its about realising that life offers more than just a chase of the next high. Its about mental serenity since you know you have the knowledge to make the proper decision. People, thats life. Making the proper decisions. Decisions that provide you calm and ones that boost your self-esteem.

[Unsoldier]

The hardest thing to quit gambling is when you have won a lot. And this is due to the "the winner's effect". When a gambler wins a significant amount of money, he has a feeling of euphoria and confidence in his abilities. This creates the illusion that luck is on his side and he can keep winning. As a result, the gambler often decides to continue playing, hoping to win even more.

[Quidat]

And for me that is the most difficult thing, because When I play and I have profits but I say that I am reaching my limit and I better quit, even if one is left with the desire to continue playing and basically winning and leaving, because I think that the profits have to be Extended, because I apply that in trading, but the game has other foundations , something that is not fulfilled because everything is based on Chance , therefore each time we play in a casino everything is there for us to give free rein to our luck, and accept the designs of the game.

It is normal if you thinks difficult to do because the tension will be high and we can not let it go especially we are in a winning position. There will be a whisper telling to our minds to keeps gambling and chase more winning.
But if you can take a deep breath and thinks clear, you will not trying to play gambling and chase the next winning because you realizes that will be more difficult to do. You will trying to stops gambling and withdraw the money so you will not hassle to avoids the other losses.
We must thinks that stops gambling when winning is the best decision you can take because you can prevents the other losses and you can enjoy your win money.

We all adore winning. Everybody enjoys the "Wow, I did it!" feeling. But the true winners know when to quit. That small voice in your head telling, "One more time, just one more time," will lead you to bankruptcy. It speaks of addiction and of greed. And the best approach to silence that voice is to be stronger and smarter.

Winners dont only get money. It is about knowledge of yourself and about self-control. Its about realising that life offers more than just a chase of the next high. Its about mental serenity since you know you have the knowledge to make the proper decision. People, thats life. Making the proper decisions. Decisions that provide you calm and ones that boost your self-esteem.

Whether you are winning or losing, it would really be still giving out that kind of urge for you to play more and this is something which is really that common or on the moment that you would really be losing then you would really be that definitely be chasing up those loses too on which it would really be still that ending up with that kind of impulsive approach on which we know that this is really that bad on any gambler on having this kind of decision. Quitting isnt necessary if you are really that playing gambling for the sake of fun, but on the moment or time that you do play for the sake of making money or chasing up to be a winner or trying to hit jackpots or huge win then this is a solid indication that you are already getting addicted into it, on which this is something wont really be recommended on playing gambling because it would really be able to mess up your life entirely and if you dont like for this thing to happen then you should really be that responsible with your actions.

[Dewi Aries]

The hardest thing to quit gambling is when you have won a lot. And this is due to the "the winner's effect". When a gambler wins a significant amount of money, he has a feeling of euphoria and confidence in his abilities. This creates the illusion that luck is on his side and he can keep winning. As a result, the gambler often decides to continue playing, hoping to win even more.

Yes, a big win situation can trigger an increase in dopamine levels in the brain, and that can really trigger an increase in interest and confidence in something they are doing, as you said that it is a side effect that will occur when a gambler wins especially in large amounts.

In the end there will be no doubt and worry at all about the possible risks when they are going to make a decision, feeling great, feeling that luck is on their side will continue to push their minds to continue the game in order to win a larger amount, even though there is clearly no guarantee at all at that time, and this is the best idea to bring you down into a significant pit of regret, but on the other hand I might also say that stopping when you are in a losing situation can also be a difficult thing to do, especially when you do not have a good risk acceptance.

[wheelz1200]

Honestly it's much harder to quit while you are winning unless you have an exit plan.  When you are winning you usually don't stop because you think "it's my day today" and the winning will continue.  When you are losing especially for me, it becomes less fun and I gamble for entertainment.  Also if you lose and have no more money to gamble with it's easy to stop, because you have to lol.

[Adbitco]

Honestly it's much harder to quit while you are winning unless you have an exit plan.  When you are winning you usually don't stop because you think "it's my day today" and the winning will continue.  When you are losing especially for me, it becomes less fun and I gamble for entertainment.  Also if you lose and have no more money to gamble with it's easy to stop, because you have to lol.

You are right because sincerely speaking most people do not care about quitting while winning except they are winning, but it's also important to set limits for one self because if you don't set maximum winning and maximum lose you wouldn't know when you go above your target even though you are losing you would find it very hard to stop because you would see that quitting is minus to your self therefore you must look for alternative to make sure to recover what you had lost.

[Unsoldier]

The hardest thing to quit gambling is when you have won a lot. And this is due to the "the winner's effect". When a gambler wins a significant amount of money, he has a feeling of euphoria and confidence in his abilities. This creates the illusion that luck is on his side and he can keep winning. As a result, the gambler often decides to continue playing, hoping to win even more.

Yes, a big win situation can trigger an increase in dopamine levels in the brain, and that can really trigger an increase in interest and confidence in something they are doing, as you said that it is a side effect that will occur when a gambler wins especially in large amounts.

In the end there will be no doubt and worry at all about the possible risks when they are going to make a decision, feeling great, feeling that luck is on their side will continue to push their minds to continue the game in order to win a larger amount, even though there is clearly no guarantee at all at that time, and this is the best idea to bring you down into a significant pit of regret, but on the other hand I might also say that stopping when you are in a losing situation can also be a difficult thing to do, especially when you do not have a good risk acceptance.

When you see that your bankroll has grown significantly, it is psychologically difficult to stop because it is tempting to increase it even more. However, this often leads to the player taking larger risks and potentially losing everything they have won.
But if the gambler loses all his money that he has won, he will stop. But when the gambler has the money, he will start gambling again with a high probability.

[noormcs5]

How easy or difficult it is for a gambler to quit gambling depends on how badly they are addicted. If their addiction stage is very severe and has affected their social life, then it will be very difficult for them to stop without significant support from their relatives or family. Medical rehabilitation may be necessary for those who are already heavily addicted, but if the question is just about one session, then it is obviously easy for someone to quit after winning.

Personally, I quit easily when I win. Closing the session and exiting is what I usually do when I win, even if I have to spend 10% to 20% of my winnings before the session closes. Of course it's difficult to quit a session when I still have a balance, but if the balance has run out then I will also quit resignedly.

Yes, I agree that quitting is easy on a winning note as compared to losing. If you are a winner in gambling, you can stop for the day and quit the gambling happily. The feeling will be great and you will have a sense of positivity.

On the other hand, if you lose you still have to quit but here the feelings will be totally opposite. You will have to bear the loss and your mood will never be satisfied if you end up losing money, no matter how less is the amount. Usually when a gambler loses, he would never like to quit but he has the urge of playing a bit more so the loses can be recovered.

[danherbias07]

How easy or difficult it is for a gambler to quit gambling depends on how badly they are addicted. If their addiction stage is very severe and has affected their social life, then it will be very difficult for them to stop without significant support from their relatives or family. Medical rehabilitation may be necessary for those who are already heavily addicted, but if the question is just about one session, then it is obviously easy for someone to quit after winning.

Personally, I quit easily when I win. Closing the session and exiting is what I usually do when I win, even if I have to spend 10% to 20% of my winnings before the session closes. Of course it's difficult to quit a session when I still have a balance, but if the balance has run out then I will also quit resignedly.

Good for you then.
That's the best strategy in gambling, exit when you win as long as you hit the minimum mark of withdrawal then go for it and get out. After that, it's how you can resist the urge to deposit back and try again which I think is the hardest part of all.
A gambler who loses though has a different approach, he will keep on depositing until he hits that winning chance and I think this is where addiction mostly starts. The spark of just chasing the losses initially, and then grows to something that cannot be controlled anymore because either we want our money back or we just want our revenge against the gambling site. We must avoid this kind of things to happen as much as possible.

[Shinpako09]

For me, it's easier to quit when I'm winning, especially if I've reached the specific quota I've set for the day. I'll just come back tomorrow. But when I'm losing, even if I've set a quota for losses, I tend to make a deposit right after draining my current bankroll, trying to win it back and reach my target amount. Sometimes, I can control myself and avoid making a deposit again, but most of the time, I can't.

[hyudien]

You and I are certainly different in our approaches, but the goal remains the same. So far I don't gamble every day, in fact I don't bet on every game of the week. Only do it when I need entertainment, the rest I'd rather watch. Of course, this is a big change from my gambling habits where previously I barely slept while there was still a balance in my casino wallet. Of course, self-control is needed when we are active in a gambling session. But just like you, I play in a conscious state where I can still control when to stop and when to continue.

indeed the temptation in gambling cannot be avoided easily, especially if there is still a balance in our casino wallet, I admit that it is difficult to resist. therefore when gambling and there is already a profit that has been obtained, it must be withdrawn as much as possible so that there is no more continuous gambling on the same day because in my opinion when there is continuous gambling it is possible that it can make us lose self-control and maybe make us continue to bet again and again. but the same is true when you have experienced defeat in gambling and still have money in your pocket, the temptation will still be there.
you are right, self-control is important here because that is what will make it easier for us to stop when we lose or win in gambling. besides that, awareness must also be mastered so that the gambling that is done remains under good control. many people have experienced big losses because they cannot control themselves well so that the decisions taken tend to be the wrong choice.

[junder]

I know that as gamblers, everyone can relate to this question, as we have surely experienced it in real situations.

Suppose our bankroll is $100 and it has already grown to $500, would you quit or continue? Conversely, if with our bankroll, we are down to $10, would you still continue or save the remaining $10? I used specific amounts to make it easier to discuss this situation. I understand that we all gamble with different amounts based on our income, but consider this as an example. You can mention any amount you want based on your personal experience; it doesn't matter.

it is difficult to determine which event is easier to stop, but I myself have a thought that winning in gambling is something that is rarely obtained, maybe even difficult to happen and get, so I prefer to stop when I have won because remembering that victory is indeed difficult to get so it must be used as well as possible, immediately cash it in and not bet again. Likewise with when experiencing defeat, when you have experienced defeat then stopping is a good choice because winning in gambling is not certain even if we continue gambling again does that guarantee? of course not right?

in this case maybe awareness and self-control are things that will determine everything, with awareness of course the profits that have been obtained will definitely not be wasted, I myself am like that. and vice versa, if there is no awareness, maybe what will happen is a greater desire to win which will actually be a disaster. even though there is luck but that doesn't guarantee it.

[GigaBit]

I know that as gamblers, everyone can relate to this question, as we have surely experienced it in real situations.

Suppose our bankroll is $100 and it has already grown to $500, would you quit or continue? Conversely, if with our bankroll, we are down to $10, would you still continue or save the remaining $10? I used specific amounts to make it easier to discuss this situation. I understand that we all gamble with different amounts based on our income, but consider this as an example. You can mention any amount you want based on your personal experience; it doesn't matter.

it is difficult to determine which event is easier to stop, but I myself have a thought that winning in gambling is something that is rarely obtained, maybe even difficult to happen and get, so I prefer to stop when I have won because remembering that victory is indeed difficult to get so it must be used as well as possible, immediately cash it in and not bet again. Likewise with when experiencing defeat, when you have experienced defeat then stopping is a good choice because winning in gambling is not certain even if we continue gambling again does that guarantee? of course not right?

in this case maybe awareness and self-control are things that will determine everything, with awareness of course the profits that have been obtained will definitely not be wasted, I myself am like that. and vice versa, if there is no awareness, maybe what will happen is a greater desire to win which will actually be a disaster. even though there is luck but that doesn't guarantee it.

One of the best ways to keep your gambling winnings is to take a temporary break after winning. After every win, the probability of defeat increases. Because win and defeat complement each other. Besides, there is no assurance that fate will always favor. I try to cash out after a win especially the big bets. Again, we accept the same situation in case of defeat. I try to stop when I lose a few times in a row. Many gamblers cannot hold their patience here. They quickly try to recover the bet money which in turn causes them to lose more money. Since gambling is uncertain, one has to rely on luck as well as shold be controled in gambling.

[hedgeh0g]

I know that as gamblers, everyone can relate to this question, as we have surely experienced it in real situations.

Suppose our bankroll is $100 and it has already grown to $500, would you quit or continue? Conversely, if with our bankroll, we are down to $10, would you still continue or save the remaining $10? I used specific amounts to make it easier to discuss this situation. I understand that we all gamble with different amounts based on our income, but consider this as an example. You can mention any amount you want based on your personal experience; it doesn't matter.

it is difficult to determine which event is easier to stop, but I myself have a thought that winning in gambling is something that is rarely obtained, maybe even difficult to happen and get, so I prefer to stop when I have won because remembering that victory is indeed difficult to get so it must be used as well as possible, immediately cash it in and not bet again. Likewise with when experiencing defeat, when you have experienced defeat then stopping is a good choice because winning in gambling is not certain even if we continue gambling again does that guarantee? of course not right?

in this case maybe awareness and self-control are things that will determine everything, with awareness of course the profits that have been obtained will definitely not be wasted, I myself am like that. and vice versa, if there is no awareness, maybe what will happen is a greater desire to win which will actually be a disaster. even though there is luck but that doesn't guarantee it.

One of the best ways to keep your gambling winnings is to take a temporary break after winning. After every win, the probability of defeat increases. Because win and defeat complement each other. Besides, there is no assurance that fate will always favor. I try to cash out after a win especially the big bets. Again, we accept the same situation in case of defeat. I try to stop when I lose a few times in a row. Many gamblers cannot hold their patience here. They quickly try to recover the bet money which in turn causes them to lose more money. Since gambling is uncertain, one has to rely on luck as well as shold be controled in gambling.

It is very good that you know how to finish the game or take a break after several losses, because many cannot do this because the excitement exceeds any other desires at this moment, even if you need to do really important life things, for example, pick up children from school or something like that. There are also cases when, having become carried away by the game, some do not want to go to work and they are fired. And all because in their head there was a usual plan for earning money on gambling, but this is stupid, this is a fairy tale that everyone wants to believe. It is a pity that everyone only learns from their mistakes and goes through this path disappointed.

Still, the exit depends more on the psychology of the player himself, because if it is easy for one to exit after a loss, then it is easy for another player to exit after a win, in this case everything is too individual.

[Swordsoffreedom]

One of the best ways to keep your gambling winnings is to take a temporary break after winning. After every win, the probability of defeat increases. Because win and defeat complement each other. Besides, there is no assurance that fate will always favor. I try to cash out after a win especially the big bets. Again, we accept the same situation in case of defeat. I try to stop when I lose a few times in a row. Many gamblers cannot hold their patience here. They quickly try to recover the bet money which in turn causes them to lose more money. Since gambling is uncertain, one has to rely on luck as well as shold be controled in gambling.

I agree with you that the probability of losing increases after a win. And we need to take a break after winning. This increases the chances of losing money. But when we go to the casino the desire to gamble increases after winning money. We want to win more money. And taking a break from gambling right now is a very difficult task. And most of the time it is not possible to stop gambling after winning big money. And this is one of the biggest reasons for losing money in gambling.

Gambling addiction is very risky. This is why we should try to refrain ourselves from gambling for some time after winning. If we can't stop ourselves from gambling after winning, or even after losing, we will gradually become addicted to gambling.

[GxSTxV]

Since I have so many experiences and played sessions in casinos, I would say both quitting when in profit or when in loss it depends on your psychological state that time of playing. I experienced both situations, sometimes I quit and withdraw my profits and sometimes I quit losing more than half of that balance.
Generally, I deposit what’s less than 100$, I will mention my experience when I make a deposit while I’m in a good financial situation, I find it hard to quit and withdraw even after being lucky to win a good amount, doubling my money or more but I still have that urge to play more, without caring for losing that profit, because I still have more money in my pocket, or doesn’t have something in my mind to purchase or spend, so it is safe for me to lose that and risk to win more.
While it is hard for you to quit when you have already lost a part of your balance, with the need of buying something without spending from your pocket, so you keep that hope if getting back your initial balance by playing more with lower risk.

To determinate which option is better for you, I believe it is more dependent upon your psychological state. However, quitting for me when I am in profit, is more easier than when I experience a loss.