Is it still gambling if you're sure you're going to win?

[Mpamaegbu]

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

It's not called gambling because someone is participating and speculating who's going to win, no. It's called gambling because money is involved. Whether you're cocksure (that's a wrong assumption, anyway) that's you're going to win or not, once a bet is placed; it's gambling. It doesn't matter the amount staked or the level of certainty.

However, it's still advised that one should be prudent placing bets even if one feels too certain of winning. Nothing is guaranteed in gambling. It's pure luck.

[giammangiato]

 match fixing games it's fits perfectly into the analogy. Most of those people who bet on the fixed matches already know that they are going to win but they bet anyway, for me, it still counts as gambling as there is already an odd, and some betting stats. It happens within the gambling community even though it is illegal. On the other hand, what do we call it, if it is not gambling?

Those are exceptional cases, unfortunately they exist, and a few years ago a scandal broke in Italy. To avoid making things too sensational, they even bet on minor teams and in Serie B.
But in this specific case, it's cheating, so it's obvious you have a guaranteed win. We no longer have a 90% chance, and it wouldn't make sense in the context of this discussion, don't you think? 

[tabas]

I haven’t seen any gambler who’s definitely sure that he will win his bets, although a lot are making positive predictions, but in the end, majority still lose despite how surely they were when they started betting.

There is no certainty in gambling and that's why if it's about winning and they're telling that they are sure that it will be, it's not 100% at all.

This is gambling, not trading or investing. So if you think you have the ability to see the future outcomes of your bets, that all your bets are sure to hit the jackpot, then you are not a real gambler, but just exaggerating things and overreacting to gambling.

Most likely, they're just analyses and predictions and that's why even if there is a big chance for them to win, it's not going to be enough at all to say that they're going to win 100% accurately. It's still gambling to say that if they are sure that they can win but we know the reality that nobody wins surely.

[$weetne$$]

The word gambling is a description of uncertainty,  so if at any point you are sure of a thing then you are not gambling that thing,  you are only taking a calculated risk or better put you are trying to make the most out of an opportunity you just found at a point.  Gambling will always mean you have almost no idea of what to expect so it is a 50/50 chance in that you may win amd you may loose the game, which ever way you are not sure of what the actual outcome would be you are only hoping it comes out as you expect.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win. 

Over confidence is a bad thing in gambling, this can make you go out of your budget because of some mental speculation on possible winning and a loss would definitely humble you.

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.  

The gambler is only digging a big hole in his finances if he uses amounts that he cannot afford to loose. He might get wins actually, but a major downside is that he is cultivating a habit that would not go down well with him if actually he starts experiencing losses. He should remember that when you stake very huge even on a small odds, if you win, you would win little, but if you loose, you loose big, it is important to Use your head

 

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

Who gave you such assurance? gambling is a 50/50 activity, no matter how confident you're that a win would come across, even if you are winning the bet and it is not yet final whistle, it is still 50 / 50 unless you cash out and the fractional funds is credited to you.

[blomen]

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

in this world - especially in the world of gambling - nothing is certain, even if it seems certain. it doesn't matter. even a 0.001% chance of losing is a risk, let alone a 10% chance of losing. mathematically you still have a chance of losing and it is a gamble.

if you want to confirm that this is true, start investing all the money you have saved in bets that seem “sure”. eventually the risks you take will pay off.

[masulum]

if you want to confirm that this is true, start investing all the money you have saved in bets that seem “sure”. eventually the risks you take will pay off.

Gambling cannot be equated with investing but everyone will agree to you, 10% still a probability of lose. while Investing carries a lower risk, while betting carries a higher risk. Even a 10% chance lose in betting still become a higher risk for players. We can see from what happens with slots with 96% RTP. do slot players actually win money every playing session? Of course not, many lose more money than win. 90% win, will be organized with various type, from small win below base bet and multiplier.

Another example, in poker, you have straight card on hand, 90% you win, but 10% maybe other player have flush or higher. you are making all in, and surprised with flush

[swogerino]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win.

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

It is always a gamble no matter the level of confidence that you may have as long as you are trying to predict the future as I assume you talk about sport betting when you say 90% level of confidence to be sure that is going to be a win. No one can predict the future and we have so many proofs of odds of 1.04 to 1.10 that have gone in ruin as the teams in Basketball and Tennis have let us down, examples like these you can find a lot with a simple google search or asking Chatgpt if you like. Now this level of confidence can hurt you pretty badly if you go and put a lot of money in the even you think that is going to be a sure win and in fact it happens to be a loss, so there is always gambling as long as you are trying to predict the future, you cannot get out of it.

[Ishicryptic]

It is gambling when you stake your money or something valuable on something that you don't have control over to happen, so yes if you are very certain that it will happen and bet your money on it that is gambling. If what you are betting on is very certain to happen it can make you to put significant amount on it and if it happens that almost everybody shares your bet that means that the reward for winning will not be significant because it is shared among many winners. Believe or hope is good for gamblers but it won't have any impact on the result so use small amounts that you can afford to loose.

[gunhell16]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win.

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

You can still gamble because there are 10% that are not sure you will win, the chances are that you will win but not 100%, so gambling eh. Unless you have a cheater gambler
at every casinos you enter.

Then there is no 100% accurate that we will win any casino online to gamble, so the majority of gamblers are playing because their mindset may be their gambling
because they are all expecting their luck when they win no more

[nara1892]

If the probability is high, I don't think there's a problem with betting above-average amounts, but make sure you've considered the risks involved. Even with a high probability of winning, there's still a risk.
If I were in that situation, I would do the same, but instead of betting all my money, I would bet by increasing it by 30% to 50% of my usual bet. That way, I'd have some money left over to cover living expenses for the next few months.

[Hispo]

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Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

If there is a 10% chance of losing all the stake, then it is gambling. In my opinion, I mean... there are casino games like dices in which you are allowed with mess up with the multiplier in order to get even lower chances of losing and it is still gambling, isn't it?

Only if the chances of losing are specially low, like down to 0.0001% I would say it is not gambling. Otherwise, investing would be called gambling and going to work in the morning would be considered to be a form of gambling as well, both of those activities involve a degree of risk, not only of losing one's money, there are also statistics on how possible it is for one to lose one's life in a car crash. In life there is risk everywhere, but not gambling.

[MAAManda]

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

That's the same as betting on Real Madrid against Zaragoza & Real Madrid has @1,1 odds. The question is, if we choose Real Madrid with those small odds, can we still say it's a gambling?

The answer is "Yes". Even if you only get @1,01 odds, which means you have 99% winning chance, it's still gambling, because you still have 1% losing chance.

[bangjoe]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win.

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

If the odds are greater than 70%, you should continue playing. It's simple: the logic behind these odds needs to be taken seriously if your calculations are reliable. However, if you don't base your calculations on such high odds, then it's tantamount to hallucinations.

It's important to understand that if you're a gambler relying on unfounded beliefs, considering them repeatedly is the right decision.

[m2017]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win.

It's a mental trap. I'm sure most losers feel the same way because they don't bet with the expectation of losing, right?

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.

The main drawback of this feeling is that you can be completely wrong about the "subject" of the bet.

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

Even if you are 100% sure of winning, it is still a game of chance, because even under the most favorable conditions your chances will not be higher than 99.9%, and it is those same 0.01% that make you part of the "game of chance". It is like a joker in a gambler's deck.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win.

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

Even if you are 110% sure that you are doing to win your bet in an event, it's still a gamble because your assurance or confidence may turn out to be far different from what is supposed to be the reality, this is exactly how over confidence made me bet a whooping $3k on a football match between Saudi Arabia and Argentina back in 2022, I believed there was no way Argentina wasn't going to beat Saudi Arabia hands down, not when they have Messi also playing.

But to my greatest shock, Saudi Arabia ended up beating Argentina and that was how I lost my money, till today, I still regret that incident because that money was too much for me to lose, I only betted it because I was too sure I was going to win, but reality turned out to be different from what I thought it would be.
So, every gamble is a gamble, it doesn't matter how sure you are about winning, it's still a risk because you can still lose.

[KiaKia]

There are event you can predict on that even though it's not 💯 guaranteed that you're going to win,  a level of certainty makes you think that you're surely going to win.

The downside of that feeling is that you might become over confident to use a big amount in the game since you're to a large extent certain that you're going to win.

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

If you are sure that you will win then it's no more a gamble, your result should be 100% accurate, but in this world of gambling how many have turned out to be a fantasy? So many I guess, then why should we be lying to ourselves that some people can just gamble and have it their ways all the time?

Even if you are 90% sure that you will win, this is still a gamble, it doesn't change anything and what you are gambling your money on is what will determine the fate of your prediction, gamblers should be the most humble people in the world because they are stuck in between.

You have no power over anything until things go your way and you win, don't also feel special when you win because it's just another one good day in a hundred bad days ahead.

[Findingnemo]

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Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

90% isn't same as 100% and even if you can say there is 99.9% of you winning the game the remaining percentage is still in play which means there's possibility for other outcome too and it's gambling. The best example for this is sport betting with odds like 10.11 and 1.01,then you can be sure that 99% the winner will be the team that have 1.01 but we can never rule out the other and still there will be players betting on it and if it's their day then they make a big reap out of it.

[Raflesia]

It's difficult actually because such confidence can be a false thing where you only always feel that such situations can still occur for victory but in the end it can actually become a blunder that ultimately makes the victory that has been obtained slowly depleted.

Indeed, sometimes this can also be a victory more when we are really lucky but in most cases that have happened now things like this by forcing when already feeling victory will only make our condition messy because the ambition we have will slowly get worse for gambling size.
I don't want to be naive because I think not a few gamblers do things like that even I also feel the same way but indeed things like this cannot be done continuously because the conditions for the worst possibility will actually be fatal.

[Awaklara]

Can we still say we are gambling if the event is something we are at least 90% sure that we are going to win?

It can certainly be said to be gambling if you are betting. Besides, it is just a belief based on our prediction that we are sure will win. The result is still unknown to us. Like when you bet on the favored team to win. This is because statistically and in terms of team strength, they are indeed superior. Additionally, the odds given by the bookmakers support this. In such betting, the chances of winning are high, but the profit is small.