To be the best, not just lucky at gambling ‎

[iBaba]

I’d like to slightly dispute this. Yeah, while it’s true that people can actually get better in certain skill based games, like the card games, I still believe that there will always be an element of chance. And even in games that requires skills and strategy, there are still a lot of external factors and randomness that could still potentially play a decisive role, in other words, consistent mastery is as good as impossible.

I think card games are more of skilled based than many other gambling games including sports betting which is also largely based on chances on the teams or players fixturing one another, when it comes to card games or chess games, it is largely based on your level of smartness, sometimes experience and the level of expertise of your opponent. If your opponent is smarter than you, no matter how much you try, there are high chances you will lose to him.

Another thing I've realized with card games, it also deals with one's confidence and self believe. If you believe in yourself and you're confident with your strategy, you could be lucky to win over someone even more grounded by you, but your chances are slimmer because I feel like experience also plays are pivotal role in card gambling. As for slots, sports, casinos other similar games, they are largely dependent on luck than experience or strategy.

[sompitonov]

When gambling, don't have the high expectancy on it for winning, because it may not come for you as that, gambling is under probability of winning or not, we have to try the best we could in playing our bets, so that we don't depend only on luck, as not all the games have to do with luck in playing them, some may require more of our competence in playing them and understanding the requirements necessary for playing our games.

I started doing this recently because I realized that luck is the last thing we players should rely on. I learned this from the professionals because we should think first and foremost about what we can influence. This could be emotional control, which allows us to avoid losing more money than other players. It could be a brilliant strategy we've come up with ourselves, or other things. I think the combination of all these things and skills is what makes us good players, better than most. Luck would be last on this list for me, but if I get lucky, it would certainly be quite good, and I'd be happy about it.

[Oasisman]

When gambling, don't have the high expectancy on it for winning, because it may not come for you as that, gambling is under probability of winning or not, we have to try the best we could in playing our bets, so that we don't depend only on luck, as not all the games have to do with luck in playing them, some may require more of our competence in playing them and understanding the requirements necessary for playing our games.

Can't agree more. One of the prime examples of this is Poker and other card-related games that involve the mind to work.  Sometimes, in Poker, even if you are lucky with the pair of cards in your hands, some players may outplay and outsmart you. Therefore, in this kind of gambling game, you will need to be smart, composed, experienced, and have a little bit of luck with your cards.
Sports betting is also one of the examples, as you need to evaluate and understand the odds, and also analyze the pre-game review, so you can bring yourself closer to a win.

[Ever-young]

Another thing I've realized with card games, it also deals with one's confidence and self believe. If you believe in yourself and you're confident with your strategy, you could be lucky to win over someone even more grounded by you,

Really?
I believe this is the first time I’m hearing about this, I mean confidence and self belief actually having an influence on the outcome of the game or contributing to someone’s success even when their opponent has more advantage than them. That’s something to think about, and I’d really like it if you can buttress this point more, because I wouldn’t claim I understand this or know how that is possible. So please…

[Dickiy]

Best in what sense? Winning more than other gamblers?

I understand that some forms of gambling don't rely entirely on luck, such as sports betting, but that doesn't mean having a good method will guarantee you success. The risk of losing is always present, and even if you apply analysis based on accurate data, losses are still very possible.

I would only advise new gamblers: gamble with money you can afford to lose and never chase winnings.

[death69]

We have repackaged gambling to become a skill since skill means control and control sells better than the truth that you are buying variance. That is what the industry prefers you to believe; more lucrative than slot machines. Skilled gambler prefers to remain longer, bet more, and think the losses are the training lesson.

Some facts: poker has learnable theory: (pot odds, position, range analysis), sports betting plays on information asymmetry and they both require capital reserves that most people do not have. It will require you tracking software, access to databases, emotional control bordering on pathology, and knowing when your advantage has been lost (it will, as markets evolve with you).

"Staving off addiction with focus". This is magical thinking. The focused gambler often becomes the better-verbally problem gambler. Legal regulations? They are consumer protection drama. They are reducing your bet size and the industry is creating longer sessions. The same companies which profit through irresponsible gambling make up responsible gambling tools.

If you're new then learn bankroll management first, expect to lose, keep tabs on every session and quit at the point where it ceases to be fun.

[NurseHub]

I don't believe anyone can be the best in gambling. Gambling isn't a sure game, it's staking in your expectations to win, which isn't guaranteed. You can be a professional gambler by applying some basic skills in analysing a game, which can also help you have a chance of winning more. But even with the analysing skills, it's never a guarantee of straight winning.
Even the highest gamblers have histories of loss. You can also act smarter in gambling, not letting your emotions control you, not being greedy, and not being time and money limitless like a potential gambler. You apply all these rules of discipline and see yourself not regretting your decisions in gambling.
But there's no way you can be so professional not to lose. Gambling is basically a game of luck.

[tabas]

It's best for them to guard their hearts that gambling as said by many is for us to have fun with. Because if one becomes serious with it and pursuits for the money, they might become successful as the possibility is there. But, what happens to the most that does it are losing the money that they have worked for. We all want to win but in the end, it's always the casinos that win. We can gamble for sometime and with an allotted budget that's for gambling but don't put too much and don't break your own rule when you gamble. And don't forget to enjoy it and just have some good time.

[Nwada001]

Being the best gambler as you think can only be determined by the side you are good at. Because there are many skill game you can be a professional without depending on luck, but to be honest this games are just few. But I would tell you for sure that sports betting is all about how lucky you are because I have never seen a gambler that would boldly call himself a professional in sports betting that is not possible because is a luck base game.

Is sports betting a game based on luck? I don't think this is correct. I know luck is part of the factor that contributes to whether someone will win or not, but luck is not the only factor. People have developed good prediction skills to use in sports betting, and it has been helpful. If sports betting winning chances were based on luck, then we should have been selecting games and options based on randomness and not using data to back up our analysis.

[nullama]

It's best for them to guard their hearts that gambling as said by many is for us to have fun with. Because if one becomes serious with it and pursuits for the money, they might become successful as the possibility is there. But, what happens to the most that does it are losing the money that they have worked for. We all want to win but in the end, it's always the casinos that win. We can gamble for sometime and with an allotted budget that's for gambling but don't put too much and don't break your own rule when you gamble. And don't forget to enjoy it and just have some good time.

The thing is that in reality, the casino will win in the long term.

So, in order to enjoy the betting, it's usually a better idea to simply enjoy the game itself.

That's because most probably the gambler will lose their money.

[Altryist]

It's best for them to guard their hearts that gambling as said by many is for us to have fun with. Because if one becomes serious with it and pursuits for the money, they might become successful as the possibility is there. But, what happens to the most that does it are losing the money that they have worked for. We all want to win but in the end, it's always the casinos that win. We can gamble for sometime and with an allotted budget that's for gambling but don't put too much and don't break your own rule when you gamble. And don't forget to enjoy it and just have some good time.

Discipline is the most important thing in gambling, even if you don't win anything, it will at least prevent you from losing more than you intended. However, you need to think about how you can make money in gambling, because it's much more difficult than in other fields. So let's keep gambling a hobby, and then keep our goals moderate. If we win big, it's a good thing if not, it won't hurt us. Players succumb to the temptation to gamble big, and that's the biggest mistake.

[Leahized]

me i surely agree with you because no matter how good someone thinks they are!!  gambling always comes with some risk. you can study the odds or use strategies but luck still plays the biggest role in it at the end. so the best way is to play responsibly, set limits and treat it as a kind of entertainment!! not like a regular source of income. once you start chasing losses, that is where the real trouble begins.

You are right. If everyone thought like this then gambling would never have caused more disaster. Unfortunately, the opposite of what we think actually happens. Let's say I enjoy 30 minutes of gambling and use very little money. But once it starts winning, the head will never be right.  The bet amount will gradually increase. At one time you will see that even if you win a few times, you will lose most of the time and this is where the thinking starts. Why did I do this? However, we must always be vigilant, and we must control ourselves in any situation. Never be unbalanced.

[Lanatsa]

When gambling, don't have the high expectancy on it for winning, because it may not come for you as that, gambling is under probability of winning or not, we have to try the best we could in playing our bets, so that we don't depend only on luck, as not all the games have to do with luck in playing them, some may require more of our competence in playing them and understanding the requirements necessary for playing our games.

Can't agree more. One of the prime examples of this is Poker and other card-related games that involve the mind to work.  Sometimes, in Poker, even if you are lucky with the pair of cards in your hands, some players may outplay and outsmart you. Therefore, in this kind of gambling game, you will need to be smart, composed, experienced, and have a little bit of luck with your cards.
Sports betting is also one of the examples, as you need to evaluate and understand the odds, and also analyze the pre-game review, so you can bring yourself closer to a win.

Gambling shouldn’t be seen as a guaranteed way to make money because luck and probability always play the biggest role it’s natural to hope for a win but expecting one every time sets you up for disappointment when we place a bet the mindset should be focused on the process not just the outcome by thinking critically and managing our expectations we can avoid the emotional roller coaster that usually comes from relying purely on luck. Some forms of gambling like poker blackjack or even sports betting demand more than just chance they require understanding logic and emotional control poker for instance is less about the cards and more about how you read people and manage your own reactions it’s a psychological battle as much as it is a game of numbers and in that setting overconfidence or impatience can ruin a solid hand.

Sports betting on the other hand relies heavily on analysis data and timing knowing how to interpret stats team form and even external conditions like injuries or weather can turn a random guess into an informed decision it doesn’t mean you’ll always win but it gives you a higher edge than someone just following gut feeling. At the end of the day gambling is a mix of skill and chance and the only thing we can control is how we prepare and how we react keeping expectations grounded and emotions stable will always be more profitable in the long run than chasing wins driven by hope alone.

[lienfaye]

‎so what are some of the easiest methods for someone new to gambling to learn, in order to be the best, not just lucky at gambling. That is also putting into consideration, the new gambling laws and regulations in the particular region?

There are many resources online to learn about gambling and to know the regulation for the specific country (if it's legal or prohibited). First, ask yourself on what games you.are interested in. But since you don't want to rely solely on luck then you need a game that is skill-based, meaning skills have a participation to maximize the chance of winning.

Anyway, being the best is hard because it doesn't guarantee that you'll win consistently. In gambling, it's still wise that you have self-control and discipline so even your expectation didn't happened, you can easily move on without dwelling in the past.

[tabas]

It's best for them to guard their hearts that gambling as said by many is for us to have fun with. Because if one becomes serious with it and pursuits for the money, they might become successful as the possibility is there. But, what happens to the most that does it are losing the money that they have worked for. We all want to win but in the end, it's always the casinos that win. We can gamble for sometime and with an allotted budget that's for gambling but don't put too much and don't break your own rule when you gamble. And don't forget to enjoy it and just have some good time.

The thing is that in reality, the casino will win in the long term.

So, in order to enjoy the betting, it's usually a better idea to simply enjoy the game itself.

That's because most probably the gambler will lose their money.

I reckon, since we're already gambling might as well just enjoy the money that we're gambling with it. No need to be think a lot of how much you should be targeting as you gamble, just spend the money, roll the dice, bet it with any preferred game and see if you're lucky or not with the outcome.

Discipline is the most important thing in gambling, even if you don't win anything, it will at least prevent you from losing more than you intended. However, you need to think about how you can make money in gambling, because it's much more difficult than in other fields. So let's keep gambling a hobby, and then keep our goals moderate. If we win big, it's a good thing if not, it won't hurt us. Players succumb to the temptation to gamble big, and that's the biggest mistake.

Well, it's no longer a mystery on how each of us can make money in gambling and that requires us to win each bet that we make. But the temptation to reach a bigger amount as a target, this keeps many of us become greedier and results to more losses.

[Kelvinid]

I believe we are good at gambling, as our experience could help us. However, if we talk about being the best and stop relying on luck, no way it happens in real life. We are just imagining unrealistic things that are not going to happen. No matter how hard we try to discover an unbeatable strategy, we can never find it. All we can do is to use what we learn and hope for luck. Otherwise, our goal is not to gamble but rather to beat the casino and put them down. And this kind of action will never win but always fail.

[OsaiEmma]

‎I know for one that it is possible to become the best in gambling. Am not talking about luck but about treating gambling activities as a skill-based, analytical pursuit, with strict adherence to legal and responsible practices. I also think that it is highly possible that gambling with strict focus and adherence to legal and responsible practices for as long as one gambles, will help stave off any sign of gambling addiction that may normally be evident in the life of the ordinary everyday gamblers who gamble without strategy or focus.
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‎* so what are some of the easiest methods for someone new to gambling to learn, in order to be the best, not just lucky at gambling. That is also putting into consideration, the new gambling laws and regulations in the particular region?
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In creating analysis, data gathering and sorting is key, if you have large enough data, it is easier to come up with strategies and make better analysis, having a strict money strategy and adhering to it is good too, not following ur feelings and emotions (greed and fear) can make u a better gambler.

On that note, being addicted to it is actually a good thing, if ur not hooked and addicted, you will loose interest and give up when the going gets tough, but in ur addictions, if you have good strategy and plans, it will really be a good combo

[Orpichukwu]

The thing is that in reality, the casino will win in the long term.

So, in order to enjoy the betting, it's usually a better idea to simply enjoy the game itself.

That's because most probably the gambler will lose their money.

I think that some of the gamblers are already aware of the fact that the casino always have the edge and would most likely get to win in the long term, but their mindset is always that if they persist, they’ll most likely be one of the fortunate short term winners and they would most likely disappear with the wins before the casino realizes what’s going on. Well sometimes it works for some gamblers but most of the times it ends in ruin.

[TopT3ns]

The thing is that in reality, the casino will win in the long term.

So, in order to enjoy the betting, it's usually a better idea to simply enjoy the game itself.

That's because most probably the gambler will lose their money.

I think that some of the gamblers are already aware of the fact that the casino always have the edge and would most likely get to win in the long term, but their mindset is always that if they persist, they’ll most likely be one of the fortunate short term winners and they would most likely disappear with the wins before the casino realizes what’s going on. Well sometimes it works for some gamblers but most of the times it ends in ruin.

What needs to be understood is that luck is not a safe aspect in casino games on a long term basis. Although there is a fugitive possibility of winning, there is an advantage in casinos that aims to make them win in the long run.

It would be almost impossible to compete with this well thought out system. Trusting fate and wishing you will be the exception to the rule is only making things worse since you will be susceptible to falling into terrible habits that will be hard to quit.

[Furious 7]

I think that some of the gamblers are already aware of the fact that the casino always have the edge and would most likely get to win in the long term, but their mindset is always that if they persist, they’ll most likely be one of the fortunate short term winners and they would most likely disappear with the wins before the casino realizes what’s going on. Well sometimes it works for some gamblers but most of the times it ends in ruin.

The problem is that this condition must still be accompanied by luck, making the scheme to linger in the gambling that we do can make ourselves become increasingly distracted by what we believe is a good strategy.

For the reference of luck, not always those who gamble with a longer duration they will succeed in getting a win because it is too simple for gambling which is obviously a fairly complicated thing.

Even if we work with a longer duration and always increase the duration of time in gambling that is done when unlucky in the end we will not be able to feel the will that we expect.