Winning Can Ruin You Too

[junder]

Winning in gambling can sometimes make us forget about good limits, when someone gambles and wins then there is a possibility in his mind to be able to get another win that may be bigger this triggers continued gambling which can result in the victory that has been obtained being lost again and can even pull us to pursue victory or recover previous losses. I'm sure everyone who gambles has experienced something like this so it's not a strange thing anymore.

When we have lost or won in gambling then we should be able to control ourselves by stopping, considering that defeat has a greater chance than victory so taking advantage of what has been obtained is worth doing.

[sompitonov]

Winning in gambling can sometimes make us forget about good limits, when someone gambles and wins then there is a possibility in his mind to be able to get another win that may be bigger this triggers continued gambling which can result in the victory that has been obtained being lost again and can even pull us to pursue victory or recover previous losses. I'm sure everyone who gambles has experienced something like this so it's not a strange thing anymore.

When we have lost or won in gambling then we should be able to control ourselves by stopping, considering that defeat has a greater chance than victory so taking advantage of what has been obtained is worth doing.

I just think most players don't understand simple things and that you need to be prepared to win. And players play as if gambling is not serious and when they win, they think that it's easy money and they can win more just as easily, you just need to make a couple of bets and press a few buttons. I learned to appreciate the money I win a long time ago, because I understand how easy it is for us to lose, even more often, because the casino earns its profit at our expense. Understanding this, we must be more calculating and not take our bets too lightly next time.

[nara1892]

Yes I also agree that disaster in gambling is not only about losing but winning can also be a trigger, as you explained OP where the scenario is a winner who then feels great and ends up playing blindly because they feel that they already know how to crack the code, it does happen.

But it is clear that this scenario will only happen to gamblers who from the start do not have the right knowledge and understanding of what and how gambling really is, simply if for example they know that losing money is very possible when they return to play then they will definitely prefer to secure the money and spend it on other things rather than using it to return to play.

[rachael9385]

This kind of thing is often said in forums, so it's not something new, but sometimes you have to remind people again and again.

You have to know, why should you gamble responsibly? because if you can't control yourself with gambling it will make you go deeper, the error of thinking will take away your wealth.

No matter how much you give advice to people they might still end up doing whatever they like. Just as you said, things like this are being discussed in the forum times without number but there are people that would still make the same mistakes countless times. Change is something that starts as a choice, you must first be willing to make a change and then you put in conscious efforts to make sure that you don't relapse

[Mahanton]

Mostly, here I hear about how dangerous loss is, it ends many lives and can put someone in big trouble. This is a clear issue, and people are protecting themselves from it. However, there is another thing that can also ruin one's life, and that is winning. Winning is the sweet and a pleasurable trap where you can stuck your life happily without knowing that it engulfs you until it comes to an end.

When you win, you think that you know gambling better and assume that luck is on your side, which leads you to jump into a big risky bet. You start losing, and at that stage, you change your mind to recover the money that you lost and start chasing it, falling into the trap. All your winnings and original money are gone, leaving only regret and sadness on your side.

The purpose of making this thread is to share your experiences with others about how you lost and fell into this hidden and unknown trap. The second piece of advice is that whenever you win, keep that money and leave for the day before you lose all your money.

You are an idiot if you win big amount of money from gambling and it's the sole reason why you decide to use all the money to try your luck again, it means the person doesn't deserve the win in the first place. All I see here is complete greed of a gambler.

Many people just believe that winning happen for a reason, if it happened once it can happen again, while I agree to this there is also a part that it might never happen again, I don't take winning for granted.

It's like buying a shovel to dig the ground for gold and after many ground covered you luckily come across a bar of gold, you thought there should be more without thinking about how much energy you have spent on digging.

Every win as a gambler must never be taken for granted.

Thats always the case of a certain gambling on which they would be that thinking that they can be still that lucky all the way or they've been that seeing himself that he can push through for another win and thats why they would be that testing out on playing once again and making use of those winnings and now that you do have that breathing gap because your capital is much more bigger then that kind of confidence would be that been mold up and thats something that really needs to be controlled at the moment that kind of urge would be happening or simply you've been that becoming greedy on this particular time. We do know that on the time or moment that you do become that greedy then it is that very hard to make out such control. The primary thing that will be having in mind is on how you do make out such more winnings because you do have that kind of emotion boost up on that particular time. You wouldnt be thinking on securing or making up some withdrawal first because the main thing here is that on how to make more winnings and this what makes people do lost of track and instead on securing out those winnings and buying up that something tangible, they would be that losing it back again into the casino on which it is just that a very sad thing to have. Never ever make yourself having this kind of approach when it comes into this aspect because on the moment that you do become that too greedy then it will be resulting into disaster. This what makes this gambling industry to become that profitable just because of the gamblers who were that continuing on playing and losing it back again their winnings+capital and the worst case scenario on here is that they do keep on depositing and goes beyond their limits on which this is the most saddest part for most gamblers. Winning could ruin you up too because if you dont have that control and moderation then you will be ending up on having that kind of bad condition just because of decisions on which it shouldnt be supposed to be on this way. There are those certain times or moments that you will be thinking on having that withdrawal and thats the best thing that you should do and dont try to maximize out your luck because this couldnt be that happening all the time and might that goes away. Luck is something that you can be able to know when its already happening but determining and influencing it for you to be lucky then there's no way on doing that.

[Agbe]

Winning gives you the feeling that you are on the right track so it gives you the confidence to continue gambling winning can be deceptive because it will make you to continue gambling which can be dangerous in the long run  so we should be careful with the way that we handle winning

[lienfaye]

And it's because of greed for wanting to gain more. Winning can ruin you if you don't have plan on what to do incase you became fortunate. If a gambler can't control himself and will be greedy to continue playing, there's a high possibility to lose the money again. That's why it's crucial to have self-control and discipline as a gambler to become of aware of your limit regardless of you win or lose.

We should not say that winning can ruins us. Winning does not ruin us. Our greed ruins us. Basically, greed is the reason we lose a lot of money.
When we win in gambling, we feel happy. And we get motivated to gamble more. And gradually we cannot control our greed. We become greedier along with winning. We cannot control our emotions. And in this way, we lose everything. Basically, it is because of excessive greed and lack of self-control that we cannot succeed in gambling. First, we have to learn to control our greed.

That's why there's an IF. Because many gamblers became lucky to win a decent amount, but because of greed, it became wasted. Well, it's a human nature to be greedy sometimes (especially to those who don't have contentment).

However if you're this type of gambler, certainly you can't enjoy your winnings since you're goal is to gain more. It's a foolish decision but really happening for many of us. When worst case happened (lose everything), will regret they didn't take profit while they had the chance.

[Altryist]

Winning in gambling can sometimes make us forget about good limits, when someone gambles and wins then there is a possibility in his mind to be able to get another win that may be bigger this triggers continued gambling which can result in the victory that has been obtained being lost again and can even pull us to pursue victory or recover previous losses. I'm sure everyone who gambles has experienced something like this so it's not a strange thing anymore.

When we have lost or won in gambling then we should be able to control ourselves by stopping, considering that defeat has a greater chance than victory so taking advantage of what has been obtained is worth doing.

My experience tells me otherwise, winnings have a very good effect on me, and first of all it concerns my mood. I don’t play for big money now, so I worry a lot if I lose, and I certainly don’t strive to make more bets, because I play with a small profit and for me it’s enough. I treat gambling as a good game in which I can play for real money, so it’s unlikely that I’ll have a situation when after winning I’ll think about continuing in order to win back. And by the way, winnings need to be withdrawn, even a small win that you’ll withdraw will give you a feeling that you’re good, this is also useful for a good mood.

[giammangiato]

Winning in gambling can sometimes make us forget about good limits, when someone gambles and wins then there is a possibility in his mind to be able to get another win that may be bigger this triggers continued gambling which can result in the victory that has been obtained being lost again and can even pull us to pursue victory or recover previous losses. I'm sure everyone who gambles has experienced something like this so it's not a strange thing anymore.

When we have lost or won in gambling then we should be able to control ourselves by stopping, considering that defeat has a greater chance than victory so taking advantage of what has been obtained is worth doing.

My experience tells me otherwise, winnings have a very good effect on me, and first of all it concerns my mood. I don’t play for big money now, so I worry a lot if I lose, and I certainly don’t strive to make more bets, because I play with a small profit and for me it’s enough. I treat gambling as a good game in which I can play for real money, so it’s unlikely that I’ll have a situation when after winning I’ll think about continuing in order to win back. And by the way, winnings need to be withdrawn, even a small win that you’ll withdraw will give you a feeling that you’re good, this is also useful for a good mood.

Very true, withdrawing even a part of a win or all of the small win is a step that should not be underestimated psychologically.
It puts you in a good mood and reduces the temptation to immediately replay what you just won.
Excellent idea, I see it as a good suggestion to reduce the temptation to continue to bet continuously.

[Hanadawa]

When we have lost or won in gambling then we should be able to control ourselves by stopping, considering that defeat has a greater chance than victory so taking advantage of what has been obtained is worth doing.

When you win you will try to bet higher. But when you lose you will make another deposit to get back the money you lost. I think that is a circle of destruction that will keep you from gambling. The biggest win for gamblers is when they stop gambling. That is the reality we have to accept. Some people may be able to manage their emotions and finances so well that they can gamble just for fun. But the majority of gamblers cannot manage their emotions and finances. That is what made a friend of mine who used to gamble say that the biggest win for a gambler is when he successfully stops gambling and it is the same as the biggest win for a smoker is not when he successfully smokes one cigarette a day. But when he has successfully stopped smoking.

[danherbias07]

Winning gives you the feeling that you are on the right track so it gives you the confidence to continue gambling winning can be deceptive because it will make you to continue gambling which can be dangerous in the long run  so we should be careful with the way that we handle winning

I won't disagree with that because I have been there and I can say that winning can definitely make a gambler come back and try his luck many times.

That's the trap that was set by most online casinos. Letting gamblers win in their first few runs and then taking it all back if they continue. It's all up to us to decide if we want to return and play more using the winning money but we must be ready with the stress that we will experience because I know a losing streak will come next.

[Peanutswar]

And actually its the both side of the gambling in losing you have the urge to play more games because you want to take back your money and on the other hand of it is the side of winning once player already experience how satisfied to get win on the game you will seek more, you will play more on it because thats how does the gamblers want to earn more what they have. This is the reason to have a sheet guide at least because this helps you to identify if you are still winning or just taking back your losses.

[junder]

When we have lost or won in gambling then we should be able to control ourselves by stopping, considering that defeat has a greater chance than victory so taking advantage of what has been obtained is worth doing.

When you win you will try to bet higher. But when you lose you will make another deposit to get back the money you lost. I think that is a circle of destruction that will keep you from gambling. The biggest win for gamblers is when they stop gambling. That is the reality we have to accept. Some people may be able to manage their emotions and finances so well that they can gamble just for fun. But the majority of gamblers cannot manage their emotions and finances. That is what made a friend of mine who used to gamble say that the biggest win for a gambler is when he successfully stops gambling and it is the same as the biggest win for a smoker is not when he successfully smokes one cigarette a day. But when he has successfully stopped smoking.

Refunds on gambling will occur if we previously gambled in a state of being unprepared to lose the funds we allocated for gambling, I myself have experienced this. It is very different when I bet with being ready to lose. The exact statement is when we are not ready to lose then there is a possibility that we will lose even more, and also with victory, when we win and do not feel satisfied then we can pursue a bigger victory but the risk of losing the victory that has been obtained this also triggers another deposit of money.

The key is that we must be able to feel satisfied with what has been obtained, self-control is the point. Gambling will go well if we ourselves view it well.

[Kagaru]

Mostly, here I hear about how dangerous loss is, it ends many lives and can put someone in big trouble. This is a clear issue, and people are protecting themselves from it. However, there is another thing that can also ruin one's life, and that is winning. Winning is the sweet and a pleasurable trap where you can stuck your life happily without knowing that it engulfs you until it comes to an end.

When you win, you think that you know gambling better and assume that luck is on your side, which leads you to jump into a big risky bet. You start losing, and at that stage, you change your mind to recover the money that you lost and start chasing it, falling into the trap. All your winnings and original money are gone, leaving only regret and sadness on your side.

The purpose of making this thread is to share your experiences with others about how you lost and fell into this hidden and unknown trap. The second piece of advice is that whenever you win, keep that money and leave for the day before you lose all your money.

You are absolutely correct in your thinking that winning can be as bad as losing sometimes even worse. People usually lose touch of the dangers because of the excitement of winning. You have the tendency to start thinking that you have a strategy or that you are somehow invincible, still the thing is that this kind of thinking only makes you fall that much lower. You can easily be carried away by the notion of repeated success and end up placing more bets than one should and you can run out of control getting into the loop of the next big feed and lose much money by doing so. I have witness it to some of my friends and even to myself, it is like getting on something high and finishing it off by a crash.


The trick, you see is knowing when to quit. It is difficult to leave when you are on a winning streak and keep that money in your pocket, although it is the only way of saving yourself of what pertains to the dangers of winning too much. The thing is that it is all about balance, about understanding that it is a game, nothing is ever so guaranteed. It is true there is no other way except setting boundaries to yourself and living within them so that you do not find yourself in that trap. The remorse of losing all you really won is dreadful worse than the retention of something in the pocket.

[Egii Nna]

I don’t think winning is that dangerous, because if you win a jackpot, you will have more belief in gambling and may start gambling more often. To me, that is not caused by the win itself, but by your greed.

We all know that it doesn’t take just a small bit of luck to win two or more jackpots,  and the same applies to small wins. You can’t keep winning all the time; you will have to lose at some point, no matter how experienced you are in gambling. You must lose eventually.

For those who are greedy, they often end up losing more than they won, just because they had one good win and believed it would keep happening. But it doesn’t work that way.

So, we all need to understand this and not be greedy, because the easiest way to fall in life, not just in gambling is by being too greedy.

[Odohu]

Winning is not the problem rather greediness is the main culprit that makes you pursue more to bet when you are already in profit.

I personally don’t view winning with negativity despite the example involved since I knew that it’s not the winning but greed. Losing or winning greed is the common factor why people lose in gambling.

You are correct, winning is not the problem but greed. This is common among inexperienced gamblers when they hit a big win over small effort which means they just got lucky. They will think it will always be that easy every time hence, they go again, increase the amount and make studies and end up given back their winning to the casinos. Winning are supposed to be withdrawn and used for something remarkable so you will appreciate gambling for making you achieve something tangible.

[JunaidAzizi]

Thanks to those guys who support me and share their best views on my posts. Well, I respect both those who support me and those who criticize me (not proper criticism, but a sort of it). I am here to clarify my point so that you may understand what I am conveying. The meaning of my post is that winning is like a drug, the more you win, the more you want to play again and again. However, in this process, you may forget and assume that luck is on your side, or you may consider yourself a pro, but in reality, you are not, and you will lose your money in that bet. The next movement you will start chasing losses, and soon all your money will be gone. So my point is, if you win, then stop for that day and leave it, come back the next day. This is how winning can ruin someone's life once they win, they feel extraordinary and rush to earn more because of the wrong mindset behind it.

[rachael9385]

Winning is the sweet and a pleasurable trap where you can stuck your life happily without knowing that it engulfs you until it comes to an end.

Victory can indeed trap us into looking for and feeling other victories. But isn't it when we bet also expecting victory? And that's what we are looking for.
It's just that sometimes victory does make us too obsessed with gambling, which results in increasing our gambling activity. As long as we can still control it, maybe there won't be a problem. It's just that sometimes we forget.

Victory doesn't trap us it's actually our greed that makes us continue chasing more wins. The main that we should work on is avoiding being too greedy because it's capable of making you lose. Stopping on time when you are winning can be very difficult if you are the type of gambler that deals with greed. Like you said as long as we can control it there shouldn't be a problem, discipline is very important

[Makus]

Winning is not the problem rather greediness is the main culprit that makes you pursue more to bet when you are already in profit.

I personally don’t view winning with negativity despite the example involved since I knew that it’s not the winning but greed. Losing or winning greed is the common factor why people lose in gambling.

You are correct, winning is not the problem but greed. This is common among inexperienced gamblers when they hit a big win over small effort which means they just got lucky. They will think it will always be that easy every time hence, they go again, increase the amount and make studies and end up given back their winning to the casinos. Winning are supposed to be withdrawn and used for something remarkable so you will appreciate gambling for making you achieve something tangible.

That's correct mate, winning can never be the problem though I understand what the op was trying to point out, and wining could in some point fuel the greed we feel but even loss and panic also fuels thesame greed so wining is not our major problem what we need is discipline to stick to some certain rules we set and some common sense knowing that if we continue after our win we may end up losing everything back to the casino. Though the total loses are usually more than the wins but that doesn't mean we don't need to appreciate any little wins we make by spending it on something that makes us feel good rather than sending it back to the casino.

[Josefjix]

This advise is only beneficial to those that have lost more money trying to recover back their won money, if you are new to winning, you can't listen to this advise no matter the warning, the tendency to keep on playing is strong and will be damaged after so many repetitive trials until the urge will become weak while needing for external support.

That's why those that had experience this will always tell you to leave the casino hall immediately, because stop playing while still in the hall will never save you.