what is your definition of a true gambler?

[stadus]

We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing,  and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.

So for you guys --  do we still consider them real gamblers?

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

[Perfectbaby]

We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing,  and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.

So for you guys --  do we still consider them real gamblers?

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

I think they already accepted the risk of gambling before going further to gamble, to me it's a good mindset because they wouldn't regret any amounts lost while gambling provided they are gambling within an amount they can afford to lose than gambling with the amount much higher than their budget, at this point I will say it's not a good habit if they gamble with an amount higher than what they projected to gambles with. Gambling is something that is meant to be fun and even though one is losing let it be that it's the amount they risk to lose and not the amount far way higher than what they budgeted.

[Distinctin]

We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing,  and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.

So for you guys --  do we still consider them real gamblers?

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

Honestly, those who are new to gambling cannot deny that fact that what they do is still on the experimental process. They are still trying to weigh things, and test if gambling can give them more wins or put them into bigger losses. But, they are still considered real gamblers.

For me, a real gambler is one who is not only exposed to pure gains but mixed with losses as well. With that, a real gambler should learn how to be more flexible with different outcomes. Another thing is, a real gambler do not just gamble to find entertainment and have fun, that it’s okay for him to lose. But in reality, real gamblers gamble to earn and make more money. Sometimes they’re lucky and make unlimited profits, but most of they time they’re not. That’s just how gambling played in my own perception.

[Charles-Tim]

A true gambler should be able to be using just small amount of money to gamble. Using like 1% or less than 1% of his income to gamble. Or even not to gamble at all at times. A true gamblers should be disciplined and be gambling responsibly. A true gambler should have control over gambling. But unfortunately, not everyone can be like that.

[Ziskinberg]

A true gambler is a real risk-taker..  someone who’s not just here for entertainment, but mainly for the challenge.
He’ll find ways and strategies to reach that goal.

I think bankroll size also says a lot.

If the bankroll is super small, it just shows he’s not serious and is only playing for fun - so for me, that’s not a true gambler.

[Russlenat]

I guess it really depends on each person’s definition of a "true gambler."
But for me, the most important thing is being a responsible gambler because that’s what really matters if you want to minimize risk and avoid addiction.
Whether you’re chasing profit or just playing for fun, at the end of the day, you’re still a gambler by definition.

So for me, a true gambler should also be a responsible gambler. (I guess.)

[DPHOR]

Most gamblers thinks gambling is like a game that has special moments of winning so even if they keep losing they don't care but still are focused on that particular time to make that winning they had in mind of making. Usually, when gambling it's always advisable to use specific amount that is not up to 10 percent of their monthly income or salary to gamble with this they can't feel the loses they may Incure while gambling, so a true gambler should know when to stop gambling without over betting on the amount and stop even when they are on long losing streak.

[TelolettOm]

I wonder if a true gambler is a professional gambler? Or is a true gambler someone who only focuses on gambling without thinking about the results, whether it's losing or winning?

I tried to browse it and I found some differences between them:

A true gambler doesn't care about the pot, the value of the reward. The gambler loves the gamble, the thought of putting it all on the line, in love with the uncertainty of fate, but enthralled by the hope of unfolding the wining hand.

Source: what is a true gambler?

and also this about being a professional gambler.

But, in my opinion, it's more about how a gambler places himself in gambling. The better the gambler manages the risks, manages his money, his deposit limit, and also manages his emotions very well, that's the nature of a gambler, who does not harm himself and others because of his gambling activities, no matter what his condition is.

[AmoreJaz]

A true gambler is a real risk-taker..  someone who’s not just here for entertainment, but mainly for the challenge.
He’ll find ways and strategies to reach that goal.

I think bankroll size also says a lot.

If the bankroll is super small, it just shows he’s not serious and is only playing for fun - so for me, that’s not a true gambler.

You have a point on that. Because a true gambler will allocate certain funds so he can use it to finance his games. But for just occasional gambler or just wanting to pass his time, he will only spare small amount just to play some games and stop once it got busted. For most true gamblers, they will continue to play even to the extent of borrowing money from someone else. That's the dilemma of most true gamblers. They can't stop their desire of playing to the extent of borrowing money. Thus, for just regular or occasional gambler, they can stop when they feel they need to stop. I bet, a true gambler will incur some debts at one point in their life as they would want to suffice their desire.

[Pi-network314159]

So for you guys --  do we still consider them real gamblers?

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

A Gambler is a person with a true spirit of gambling, he gambles tiredlessly, consistently, effortlessly without feeling biased. A gambler with the true nature of gambling doesn't count the total amount of loses he had, but he always have the believe that wining Must come come one day even without a proove. A real Gambler don't panic when loses come but use it as a motivation to keep trying.

[Orpichukwu]

If you already accept the risk of losing, you are already a real gambler in my own definition, and if you can also take responsibility for all your decisions and don't blame the casino for your losses, you are also a real gambler.

For those who are not able to control themselves and lack self-control, they are real gamblers, but they fall under the category of irresponsible gamblers, as they might not be able to control how much they spend on gambling and are willing to lose anything.

[BitMaxz]

I think if we say that you are a gambler, it means, for me, you are a gambler who plays at the casino on a daily basis, and those people called professional gamblers are, I think, gamblers who have had experience and can give advice to other gamblers.

If you just gamble and do not do it on a daily basis and are afraid to lose, I think we can't call you a true gambler.
About professional gamblers, I think they are the ones who give advice on any skill-based games like sports betting and card games.

I have another perspective about true gamblers. What do you think of this player who always risks his/her money to gamble on something like a game with a big jackpot? Those players keep playing because they are expecting a big return. That is the true gambler to me who gambles like in bingo and some slots with big jackpots. It's addicting and fun; I feel this, and I always win at bingo, the jackpot sometimes massive groceries and 1 sack of rice.
Meaning the true gambler are those who are addicted, who keeps going back to gamble even they know the risk but still they are expecting to be lucky and hit the jackpot.

[Accardo]

A true gambler, notwithstanding which outcome they chose to have in mind first, must place more focus on limiting the time spent on gaming. Because when the losses come in excess it increases the risk of financial meltdown on the player's end.

[stadus]

I think if we say that you are a gambler, it means, for me, you are a gambler who plays at the casino on a daily basis, and those people called professional gamblers are, I think, gamblers who have had experience and can give advice to other gamblers.

If you just gamble and do not do it on a daily basis and are afraid to lose, I think we can't call you a true gambler.
About professional gamblers, I think they are the ones who give advice on any skill-based games like sports betting and card games.

I think this really hits the true definition of a gambler , someone who’s in it regularly, not just someone who comes and goes.
I guess I belong here too, but the problem is, I’m not a professional gambler who can guarantee profits.

Maybe for others, it just looks like I’m wasting money (especially when I’m losing).  
But honestly, I never stopped learning, even if it’s costing me. Maybe I just haven’t reached that point yet where I’m ready to give up.

[yahoo62278]

To me a true gambler is someone who is always willing to risk it all. Go big or go home type and will bet on anything at anytime. Not someone who plays it smart and tries to slowly build up a bankroll. That would be someone known as a smart gambler. A real gambler is going to try to hit or lose millions.

[Slow death]

We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing,  and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.

So for you guys --  do we still consider them real gamblers?

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

I consider myself a gambler and even before I bet on a certain game, I look at the game with a higher chance of me losing than winning and when I put money into the game, I put it in my head that it is money lost before the game even starts. In other words, this allows me to see more clearly that gambling is just entertainment and not a source of income.

When people start having high expectations about profits in gambling, they tend to make many mistakes, such as playing with money they cannot afford to lose.

True gambler will always think that each bet is money lost, even before the game starts, true gambler will not place high expectations of profits in gambling

[mirakal]

A true gambler is a real risk-taker even if it means losses first prior to winning. That’s the mindset of most gamblers, that there’s no easy win without consistent losses at first. However, if you gamble and just accept the reality that there’s no way to win but only constant losses, you are not an effective gambler.

A true gambler is one who push its limits and be able to reflect the outcome afterwards. That’s his way of learning his lesson when gambling. While others just end up leaving when they suffer from losses, but real gamblers are even more motivated to study the game so they can make adjustments and positive changes the next time they decide to gamble.

[Wexnident]

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Just... people who gamble with money? That's more than enough for me. Doesn't really matter which side their oriented on or what they really want, it's not even something that should be THAT complicated. An addicted gambler is a gambler, a loser gambler is a gambler, a winner gambler is a gambler, someone who nitpicks every little thing but still spends money on gambling is STILL a gambler.

Well, I won't consider one who "fake" gambles it as one though. You know those scripted stuff.

[Sandra_hakeem]

We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing,  and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.

It sucks to know that some set of humans think this way.
What is your definition of a true gambler? A true gambler is one who has discipline as an overall factor that changes the decree of influence that the game has on him/ the depth of loses that accumulates as a result of wrong decision making.

So people keep saying stuffs like   "I'll rather make the mistakes and learn from them than stop trying out risky opportunities which, sometimes (in rare cases), would cut it. But you see, the day you go broke, the casinos you play in won't be waiting at your doorstep to help you figure out how you survive despite losing everything to them, neither will they raise a go-fund-me for you. Business continues with other eligible client and you're left to face your miserable fate.

[qwertyup23]

We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing,  and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.

So for you guys --  do we still consider them real gamblers?

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

I think the situation you provided contains the true essence of gambling- understanding the risks and willing to move forward.

Always remember that a definition of a gambler is not limited to persons who play in an online gambling platform. Gamblers can also exist whenever there is a designated risk, they understand such risk, and they are willing to beat the odds.

Given the situation, we should not confine ourselves to the definition of a gambler to be exclusive for people who play on casinos. Gamblers also exists in our day-to-day lives (e.g. risking a high-risk situation, etc.). But the difference lies on the amount of risk or the calculated risk a person engages into.