what is your definition of a true gambler?

[cryptoaddictchie]

Well in my own words for me a true gambler is the one who has mental ability to be able to stop gambling at will or has discipline to go on and stop when needed.

I break it into bullets:
-Dont use excessive funds more than what he can risk.
-Not afraid to lose during gambling time.
-Accepts further loss and dont do revenge gambling.
-Walk away when got some profits.
-Still be able to keep his humanity not for the sake of gambling.

[famososMuertos]

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 started on page 1 of this thread (topic), and I'll definitely appear on page 2 (My post ). I can bet on that.

Yes, I bet, I like to gamble, but that doesn't make me a gambler. The definition of that depends intrinsically on whether it's your profession or G-A, G-B.

(imo)Then, you can call yourself whatever you want or define it however you want. What happens in your life with that, where that leads us in the realm of gambling.(imo)

Anyway!
I think you have to find yourself first and understand what winning or losing money means in your life. Then the reality is, at least from a legal standpoint, it should matter to you.

On the other hand, there are the stupid people or the snobs who want to pretend to be gamblers. The reality is that true gamblers are so few in the sense of essence that they're like unicorns.

A gambler isn't a loser- winner like you or most people would have on mind. A gambler is someone who makes gambling their way of life and doesn't die trying.

Unfortunately, for ( they)  individuals, we have a groups from that idea:
(G-A) Casual or so-called recreational gamblers; 90% of players or individuals (they)

(G-B) Degenerates. This category could include the aforementioned, professional and recreational (G-A), yeah! (All) occasionally they are G-B ( 1% could remain stuck in this group)

Conclusion: there's no definition as such that benefits other gamblers from knowing what type of gamblers other individuals are. Unless it's specifically important to know oneself.

[laijsica]

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?

Most of them tend to have a tendency to get entertainment and they love to define gambling in such a way that they do not make any real effort to earn money. Suppose you are hanging out with your friends and you bet on your favorite team with your other friend. You may know for sure that you will lose but you will still be tempted to bet because you are doing it for entertainment and not for earning money. While betting you may not be confident in yourself and most of the time you try to involve yourself in increasing your tendency to win. I think those bets can be experimental and can be made by real gamblers. Most of the time experienced gamblers do it for fun with their friends and despite the possibility of losing.

[Tungbulu]

Most of them tend to have a tendency to get entertainment and they love to define gambling in such a way that they do not make any real effort to earn money. Suppose you are hanging out with your friends and you bet on your favorite team with your other friend. You may know for sure that you will lose but you will still be tempted to bet because you are doing it for entertainment and not for earning money. While betting you may not be confident in yourself and most of the time you try to involve yourself in increasing your tendency to win. I think those bets can be experimental and can be made by real gamblers. Most of the time experienced gamblers do it for fun with their friends and despite the possibility of losing.

Indeed. Having that mindset of still betting even after knowing that he odds are really not in your favor and that there’s every possibility of losing the money is a great attribute of a true gambler. Some people have this believe that a true gambler isn’t someone who is afraid to lose and is willing to take risks, while this is half true, a gambler who has a misconception of what gambling really is, may also end up falling under this category and it’ll only make him spend recklessly on gambling without thinking twice and with hopes of winning big one day, now that’s not the mindset of a true gambler. If these are done with the sole intentions of having fun, then it’s pretty much okay because this would really help you to know the amount of risk to take and how much exactly to spend when gambling, thus even if you’re not afraid of taking risks or losing, you’ll not feel that much impact of the losses since you’re only gambling within your means.

[Free Market Capitalist]

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?

Yes, something like that. If we think about people who earn money with skill games they are not called that.

For me the concept would be applied to someone who bets regularly in casino games and controls in such a way that what he bets does not mean a hole in his finances if he loses it and if he wins he knows how to stop and enjoy the money.

[Yamifoud]

Or are they just here doing some kind of experiment?

Some people get into this scenario before deciding to stay. In fact, I have a friend who tried gambling just to experience it, but when he won at the first bet, it changed his mind, thinking that there was money in gambling. And so he continued without hesitation until he reached the point that he couldn't control himself and became addicted.

We can say they are gamblers, but not smart gamblers. They can afford to gamble and spend money, but can't afford to take losses. What makes a real gambler different from a casual gambler is their behavior.

[lienfaye]

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?

We have our own definition of a true gambler. But IMO, the type who doesn't care on how much money he/she will spend in gambling but able to accept the losses for being aware of the risk (therefore prepared for the worse case) is a true gambler in my understanding. I'm an  occasional gambler, playing to entertain myself but I have set limit on how much funds to use. Anyway, you can be called a gambler if you're risking your money in casinos. It's just that there are different type of gamblers depending on how we deal on it.

[michellee]

If they can accept the risk of gambling, they don't have to think anything except enjoy the games. We have many preferences about the real gamblers but I think the real gamblers are someone who can control themselves in gambling.

Besides that, if we can manage the risk, that will not give us problem because we know what we need to do with that. We just need to have fun in gambling, stop gambling while we think it is enough.

We don't chase the win or recover the lose as we know that is difficult. So that will be the true gambler.

[Darker45]

Generally, I think gamblers should be more loss-oriented than win-oriented, if there are such things. To be loss-oriented is to be realistic. That's not just a mindset. The arithmetic of gambling itself supports it. The design of gambling itself supports it.

If you go to a casino thinking you'd win, you will more likely come out disappointed because the probability of you losing is constantly higher than the probability of you winning. That's a mathematical fact.

Moreover, there's danger when a gambler is win-oriented. To a certain extent, he's out of touch with reality. He'd continue to gamble and gamble believing he'd be winning. Unfortunately, in gambling, he's more destined to be losing.

[xSkylarx]

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.

There is a fine line between a risk taker and a true gambler. For me, the main distinction between someone who takes risks and a gambler comes down to their mindset and how they act. A risk-taker thinks things through, they size up the situation, consider the good and bad points, and choose based on planning and reason. They face the unknown with a solid plan. Let's say I wanted to put money into a new business. I'd look into it first checking out the market and figuring out how likely it is to do well.

Now, a gambler often goes with their gut or just plain luck. They proceed not knowing what will happen and they tend to make quick choices without thinking about what could go wrong. If I were to bet big at the roulette wheel without knowing my chances or having any kind of plan, that would be more like gambling.

[summonerrk]

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 don't even know what loss orientation could be. I mean, how could it possibly affect a gambler's mathematical chances of losing.
It's just that no matter what kind of person sits down at a slot machine or at a roulette wheel, be it a pessimist or an optimist, everyone's chances will still be absolutely the same. Only if such a person does not play those gambling games in which he himself makes his contribution, for example, poker or blackjack. There, of course, with inadequate behavior, he can immediately zero out your deposit.

[Shinpako09]

For me, I don't have such thoughts, like real or true gambler. What I know is, there's a smart gambler who knows how to control their emotions, not letting emotions take advantage of them. Following their set daily limits, not getting carried away. Then there's the other one who always lets their emotions take over, whether they are losing or winning, not setting daily limits, or not having a clear goal or plan even after winning big. Just playing and trying to win every session.

[lovesmayfamilis]

I see two types of real players. One type is very dependent people who do not have the goal of winning, or it is not in the first place. His main goal is regular play, probably because this way he gets some compensation for feelings that he does not get offline in life. All games and winnings become a vicious circle that makes a person come back and play.
Another type of real player I see are people who can understand in time that, at a certain moment, it is necessary to end the game. Still, despite this, he plays regularly and gets more benefits from gambling, having the right intuition and a strong character so as not to fall into addiction.

[Kelward]

A true gambler is a person that understands how gambling works and follows the principle of not getting addicted. If a gambler understands that gambling is not a get rich quick scheme and knows about the house edge they'll learn how to gamble responsibly. A responsible gambler has a budget for gambling and the amount should be something that they can afford to loose. They don't become overconfident to continue gambling when winning or be chasing loses when losing. Never take a loan or sell your property to gamble, it's not a business that you must make profit.

[KiaKia]

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?

Call it whatever you want, a true gambler focus more on losing side than winning because gambler brings more losses than winning anyway, this is a perfect way to counter gambling phycology, you just defined who I am as a gambler.

Let my wins find me when I am not seeking, it makes me feel better at how I am handling gambling, nothing beats this strategy, as others are screaming about a winning streak or method I am hear allowing luck to lead the way.

Accepting the truth is very hard but if you get a hold of it you will see things clearer than others, gambling brings losses more than winning, be prepared for this than you going around looking for way to win by all means necessary.

[Dickiy]

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.

I think a true gambler might be someone who gambles with a good attitude and behavior in the gambling they do as you said for example, setting the right limits such as in terms of the capital deposited, the time spent or even the behavior itself which is responsible without excessive behavior in gambling.
But it is true what you said not everyone is like that because the number of people who gamble is the opposite of the statement above.

[Botnake]

First, we should ask ourselves,  what’s the real definition of gambling?
If we’re doing exactly what fits that definition and we’re honest about it, then we’re true gamblers. Kinda messy explanation, but I think that’s it. 

Anyway, I don’t think it’s that important to overthink it.
Just keep it simple: enjoy, stay in control, and never get addicted. If we can do that, then gambling will just feel like a normal thing, because we’re educated enough to manage the risk, even if we can’t deny that in the long run, losses are part of it.

[iv4n]

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.

"Willing to lose" is the wrong phrase, as if someone has the will and desire to lose... A true/real gambler is "ready to lose" all his money playing a game his way. And that's what we can do, to play the game our way, to be brave enough to make a bold move at some point and.... and then whatever happens happens.

A true gambler knows his chances, and is aware that there is no 101% sure bet. So whatever happens, he is prepared for that outcome, even if it means losing everything. As I often say, it's up to us to try, and we'll see what happens. It's up to us to give it a try, and the result will show if we were right... And if things go wrong, the gambler doesn't cry or make a fuss, he just moves on and waits for his next moment.

[alastantiger]

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?

They're real gamblers, there's nothing like real or fake gamblers because all we have are gamblers. A gambler is someone who's staking his money on the possibility that he's going to win or lose from the bet that he's participating in. The bet might've been on casino games or sports events but the better has no clue on the outcome of the bets before it was placed. Despite how you're gambling still it doesn't disqualify you from being called a gambler. What you only have to do is the make sure that you're not wasting your money but putting it to good use as you're gambling so you don't end up with nothing after spending money gambling. A gamblers needs to know that what he's doing is serious business and not a joke because there's nothing there to joke but to try to win.

[indah rezqi]

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.

I think a true gambler might be someone who gambles with a good attitude and behavior in the gambling they do as you said for example, setting the right limits such as in terms of the capital deposited, the time spent or even the behavior itself which is responsible without excessive behavior in gambling.
But it is true what you said not everyone is like that because the number of people who gamble is the opposite of the statement above.

If a true gambler is defined as someone who gambles continuously, then I think the term is very close to gambling addiction. I could be wrong, but I see a common thread in both terms. The limits that are then set are a way to minimize the risk of losses that exceed the limit, and in that way someone can return to gambling with a happy feeling. Without problems, without pressure, and enjoying every type of bet or game. Therefore, instead of calling it a true gambler, I tend to call it an addiction. Betting a lot of money and spending a lot of time gambling does not reflect someone is a true gambler.