what is your definition of a true gambler?

[Marykeller]

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?

When you understand gambling, you will find out that someone who calls him or herself a True gambler will accept the risk of gambling without stressing about the wins. To him or her, they have learned about the fact that gambling is more of loss bets than wins. If they win is by luck not by their intelligence. They should expect more of a loss bet from gambling, as gambling is hard to predict.

However, what I stated above is what I thought a gambler would be. To bet without many expectations to win instead loss bets.

[Jating]

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?

Perhaps what to meant is impulsive gamblers here? I mean those gamblers who don't have the self-discipline to stick with their plans. And once they got the feel of losing, something in their mind switch and then become to lose control and then just go YOLO.

As compare to gamblers who has a set of limit as far as their capital and if that empty, then they stop. So there could be different kind of gamblers around here, the impulsive and the self-discipline one but still falls down on one category as a true gambler. So there is no definition per se for me, it's just some are really strategic, while others decision are clouded after a lost.

[Natalim]

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?

A real gambler is possessed of being normal and treats gambling like a day-to-day activity. Whether they win or lose, they still look like nothing happened. Their behavior is different compared to non-professional gamblers. Their actions speak a lot.

I think they have a lot of control over themselves (emotions), making them look too easy despite losing. Of course, they were also struggling hard before, but their experience is a big factor that influences their behavior and makes it right. This will also happen to us as we grow old, as our minds become mature enough to handle these things.

[Odusko]

The definition of a true gambler is someone that's ready to accept losses and move on from it easily without having any sort of emotional distress... Everyone can gamble but not everyone has the heart of a gambler, a true gambler is different from an Indisciplined and immature gambler, these category of gamblers are the ones that can't accept losses and they start gambling uncontrollably to get back what they have lost...This is what distinguishes a true gambler from an immature gambler.

We can not deny the fact that you will feel stressed each time that you lose a game, I think it normal most especially when Money is involved, majority of current gamblers are all gambling with the aim to win and so their place a very big amount on each games and when you lose, it hit hard.

[rodskee]

The definition of a true gambler is someone that's ready to accept losses and move on from it easily without having any sort of emotional distress... Everyone can gamble but not everyone has the heart of a gambler, a true gambler is different from an Indisciplined and immature gambler, these category of gamblers are the ones that can't accept losses and they start gambling uncontrollably to get back what they have lost...This is what distinguishes a true gambler from an immature gambler.

We can not deny the fact that you will feel stressed each time that you lose a game, I think it normal most especially when Money is involved, majority of current gamblers are all gambling with the aim to win and so their place a very big amount on each games and when you lose, it hit hard.

being disappointed is different from crashing out and spiraling down just because you lost some people would commit violence or other crimes if they lost and they would want to continue chasing losses trying to get their money back

you can be disappointed when you lose and still move on and a true gambler can experience this it is part of gambling after all

[Sonia_123]

true gambler are always intelligent and  very calculative,they always weighs odds of a particular situation and patiently wait for the best outcome before they continue with their bet, they have a very high level of self-control, tolerance and most times are being frustrated, they don't allow anger to take over them since it can affect their performance.

 A true gambler believes that gambling is long-term and when we win and lose within a short period of time, we should not see it as that is how gambling is,or as the overall strategy but stick to your game to avoid decisions that will make them walk away when necessary.
 True gamblers are risk takers, optimistic, findings maker,they go extra miles, to solve problems, they are firm and strong in whatever they do, they are always calm and level headed.

[batang_bitcoin]

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?

It's not a typical experimental session when they all want to lose their money from their bets. Maybe a couple of them would land them some good cause by looking at the strategies they're formulating but these gamblers that have the big awareness of losing, they've matured on the process and that losing is part of gambling. Staying in control and still making themselves not addicted on it can be said and classify them as real gamblers. They don't mind if people will call them that and the typical gamblers like them don't look at other's world because what means to them is only their bets and money.

[TelolettOm]

We can not deny the fact that you will feel stressed each time that you lose a game, I think it normal most especially when Money is involved, majority of current gamblers are all gambling with the aim to win and so their place a very big amount on each games and when you lose, it hit hard.

A gambler who always feel stressed whenever he gets a lose, it means he doesn't understand the nature of gambling. If a gambler enjoy the gambling games, he will be never stressed. It is normal if someone can feel sad at a moment but a true gambler mustn't be sad for a long time. In my opinion, true gamblers are those people who enjoy the games and they don't think to much about losses. They know that losses are something usual in gambling, it happens almost every time we gamble.

True gamblers are risk takers, optimistic, findings maker,they go extra miles, to solve problems, they are firm and strong in whatever they do, they are always calm and level headed.

Yes, true gamblers must be strong and always have ideas to solve the problems. Not sure about the risks you mean here, is it about losing money or addiction? True gamblers must be aware of the possibility of losing money, it is something unavoidable. Regarding the addiction, it can be avoided if we have some limitations in gambling.

[Odusko]

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A gambler who always feel stressed whenever he gets a lose, it means he doesn't understand the nature of gambling. If a gambler enjoy the gambling games, he will be never stressed. It is normal if someone can feel sad at a moment but a true gambler mustn't be sad for a long time. In my opinion, true gamblers are those people who enjoy the games and they don't think to much about losses. They know that losses are something usual in gambling, it happens almost every time we gamble.

When their are gambling for fun and using a very small amount of money to gamble with, that way they enjoy the game and they focus is on the fun aspect of it and not the winning or money that comes in from the winning, what generate stress most times is nothing but when a gambler gamble with the aim of.
1: when the gambler gamble with the intention of hitting a jackpot, and at the end losing out
2: when gambler gamble chasing their previous losses and at the end losing more.
Anyone that is gambling with the above listed aim and focus they will definitely get stressed out when they desire failed to actualize.

[Victorybit1]

Real gamblers don't chase losses or have regrets after losing because they are mentally mature to accept the outcomes of the game. Gambling is a game of winning and losses, you are a not a real gambler if you cannot accept your losses you are not a real gambler.  If you call yourself a true gambler you must always be ready to take risks in gambling, that's what the game is all about. Mentally I always assume that every bet I place is always lost before I even stake. Losses are inveitable.

[mak013]

I began the game very carefully and the first goal was not to lose. I think that it is normal goal for everybody. But the same time i decided to play to find additional income, so the main goal was to win.
If we willn`t count gamblers, who play just for fun and don`t cares about the results - all other want to get profit. Is it enough to be called gambler? Even if they don`t want to lose? As for me - it is enough to be a gambler.

This is a gambler, if your goal is to make money, then you depend on the game, because there is no way to analyse the bet so that it has a better chance of success, because in such games always plays a huge role luck, and if it is present, it is already extremely risky type of income, which is a game of money. In general, it is also not bad if you can safely stop playing and do it only on weekends, for fun, say, if it turns out to earn - well, no - so be it. But making it a full-fledged attempt to earn money is a losing idea

It is difficult but it is possible, i proved it myself. I agree that in common it is bad idea to think that you can get stable profit from gambling. But for someone it is possible, i had about 1.5 year only profitable months.
Of course i`m talking about sport betting, random games are 100% unpredictable with RTP less than 100% what means that gambler always lose.

[davis196]

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?

At the end of the day, it's all about personal opinion. I think that the true gamblers are the ones, who are in control of their betting activity, but there might be people, who think that a true gambler is a hardcore gambling addict, who is willing to bet his house or his wife.
There's noting wrong with being loss-oriented and trying to stay in control over your bets. Being win-oriented is actually more dangerous and it can lead to developing an addiction.
What do you mean by "willing to lose even before they start gambling"? I don't know about anyone, who is willing to waste money on gambling, before starting to play gambling games.

[passwordnow]

True gambler, has the balls to take and accept losses.

Real gamblers don't chase losses or have regrets after losing because they are mentally mature to accept the outcomes of the game. Gambling is a game of winning and losses, you are a not a real gambler if you cannot accept your losses you are not a real gambler.  If you call yourself a true gambler you must always be ready to take risks in gambling, that's what the game is all about. Mentally I always assume that every bet I place is always lost before I even stake. Losses are inveitable.

A real gambler is free to chase their losses but they know when to give up and they don't have to be too much to themselves. While the gamblers that can't accept reality and have hard time giving themselves a rest, they're just a bunch of immature gamblers that can't accept defeat.

[danherbias07]

As long as there's money involved and they are risking it, they are still real gamblers.

I think it's just the damage that was done by too much gambling, which makes them think that way. A little bit of rest will probably cure this problem. I do understand it because I have been in that same position, but in my case, it is with slots. Well, that type of game is mostly loss-oriented, so you cannot expect too much from it, and you will just think that any minute it will take away all your funds.

Very different when it comes to sports. As much as possible, I want that winning chance because I did some work and effort before I place those bets, unlike how it goes with slots.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

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?

The loss-oriented and win-oriented thing, I do not agree with you because this doesn't matter at all in gambling, your win-oriented mindset won't help you win any more than the other gambler you think has a loss-oriented mindset, but this is if there was even anything as a loss-oriented mindset because I've not come across any person gambling who's goal or wish is to lose and continue losing money, every gambler I know including myself want to win but unfortunately, most times the loses are unavoidable.

So what I am saying in essence is that, whether a person is loss or win oriented in mindset, their actions and luck is what decides their fate in gambling, and reason is that winning can't be forced as long as its gambling we are talking about, if people can force their way into winning, most casinos today would have gone bankrupt because I don't see any gambler who happy losing all the time for a long time..

[Z390]

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?

A true gambler will always choose responsiblility over gambling, such people do all they can to lower their risks so that they won't end up going broke because of bad decisions in gambling.
Such people don't depend on gambling as a solution to all their problems, they believe in their business and job and on the other hand they gamble only maybe they can be lucky someday.
For them family and responsibility comes first, nothing can hinder the sense of putting their families first in everything they do, they understand the risk of gambling and they manage their gambling habit with the risk on the table.

[Patikno]

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?

As far as I know, a true gambler means a gambler who really takes the best possible chances when gambling, and they usually minimize losses in their own way, and one way that I see from some true gamblers is by using martingale and the like, so the point is when they experience a loss they will try their best to comeback or even get more profit, that's what I know.While what the OP said is I don't think it is a true gambler, how can someone who doesn't really seek profit in gambling be called a true gambler?. For me, what you said is a responsible gambler.

[HelliumZ]

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?

An experienced gambler must carefully consider every step before making a decision. Inexperienced gamblers never make decisions without thinking. In addition to making the right decisions, an experienced gambler has the ability to control himself, but an inexperienced gambler can never control himself. An experienced gambler is never greedy in nature, but rather, if he loses while participating in gambling, he calmly determines what to do next.

[Rockstarguy]

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?

A gambler is one who understands the outcome of a game is not uncertain, and never expect it must be a win. A gamblers always see gambling as fun and not as a means to generate money.  A gambler is one who really understand gambling and plays without attaching greed and selfishness. The main purpose of gambling is to have fun and to win without much expectation but when the fun is not there and winning is expected by all means.

If gambling is all about hustling to win and expecting so much from it, then I think it is no more gambling , it is becoming a hustle that one cares no more about it uncertainty.

[Kelward]

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?

An experienced gambler must carefully consider every step before making a decision. Inexperienced gamblers never make decisions without thinking. In addition to making the right decisions, an experienced gambler has the ability to control himself, but an inexperienced gambler can never control himself. An experienced gambler is never greedy in nature, but rather, if he loses while participating in gambling, he calmly determines what to do next.

A true gambler is a person that has total control over their gambling habit, without having self control a person cannot quality as a true gambler. The control in gambling has much to do with bankroll management, if you can control how much you use for gambling, then you're a true gambler. Becoming a true and responsible gambler most times is from experience or learning from the experiences of responsible gamblers. Knowing when to stop gambling is very important, experience and bankroll management will tell you when to quit for the day.