Want to win big but don’t want to bet big?

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I’ve known you for quite some time on this forum and the fact that you still gamble but not with real money impresses me. Keep that way, mate, if you have the strength. As of me, I'm close to you in this regard: I play with real money, but I try to make the smallest bets possible. So, in slots it's 10-20 cents and in sports betting - $1. I usually gamble with what I can easily afford to lose, so, in a way like gambling with fun money.

Yes, sometimes it's because when you play with real money, even if it's just $5, it hurts to lose it. Sometimes $5 is enough to buy some basic things, and when I'm not in a very good mood, I play like that. When I'm in a good mood, I risk that money. When it's slots and I want to have fun, I tell myself to save those $5 for my own enjoyment, because I love slots, they relax me. It's the only game I play without trying so hard to win.

Because in gambling, no matter how big the victory will not look big because we will always be dissatisfied with the victory that has been obtained but the slightest defeat will always be remembered because we lost the nominal which in our minds it really should not happen.

But in the end it is a naive thought because losses will always exist in gambling that is done sooner or later this condition will occur.
But because of our emotions and ambitions that only focus on winning and sometimes do not see losing as something that can happen at any time we become selfish towards ourselves.

This condition is clearly disturbing but of course we must try to minimize this situation so that it does not develop in a worse direction because when we are carried away and always think about winning even though in gambling the defeat will always be much greater then obviously the situation will be a little difficult for us to think clearly.

[Lida93]

You don't expect to use $10 to win a big amount of money like $10k or more because it will take you months or years for you to hit that amount except you are being lucky to have hit a jackpot. Gambling is not friendly at all to those that are gambling with less bankroll going to become millionaires. You need big capital to hit big wins. That's why I don't expect much when I gamble with little bankroll so I don't get greedy.

Yes I expect to! And it's not by strategy but just from pure luck and which might not take that length of time to happen to anyone because this luck of a thing is different for each gambler.  People have being hitting a jackpot profit with even less than $10, so it's basically not about the size of your bet that placed you in a position to win huge sums because you can still be making those large betting sum with you big capital and be losing like a jackass.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Many gambler think when they are gambling with only little amount of money will help them reduce the risk, yes it will only if you have the right mentality, cause all about your mindset .

Because you may choose to be risking little amount of money but still don’t have good self control and you will continue to gamble till you eventually run out of funds to continue, in such scenario are you reducing the risk ? No you are not cause of lack of self control not knowing when to stop and stuff. So the best is not to have the wrong mindset the first place .

Yes, there's a lot of truth in what you say You can play very little with very little money, but if you don't know how to bet, you'll still lose and there won't be even the slightest bit of fun left I believe that a person, even with little money, should know how to do it, and that's achieved by watching and reading strategies and knowing how to bet at the right moment. Of course, experience counts for a lot.

[Borbb]

You're absolutely correct because in everything you risk big to win big you can't just use N500 expecting to return win N100,000.k the same reason most people end up losing too much money, unlike me if I have like 10k in my msport account I will just look for a sure correct 2 odd and risk with 5k to return 25k it will make you not to think too much, or you can just start rollover with sharp 2 odd is for your own benefits before you can start heavy staken.

This betting is a youth empowerment but is for you to play wisely and know how to predict, Just as reported by this Nigerian singer tekno who risk 10million naira for Liverpool to win crystal palace at the end palace beat Liverpool 0:3FT but is not even bothered because he  has the money to keep that lifestyle.

[davis196]

We’ve all been there, dreaming of that massive win while risking almost nothing. But let’s be honest here, that kind of thinking is the main reason most bettors lose over and over. You can’t expect casino-level payouts if you’re always scared to raise the stake even a little.

It’s like expecting millionaire results with a 10 dollars risk, it just doesn’t happen. If you really want to win big, either go bolder when it makes sense or lower your expectations. Betting isn’t magic, it’s still math.

So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

I guess that you don't consider lottery games to be actual gambling. If a gambler is too scared to raise the stakes, lottery is the only option. The chances of hitting the jackpot are really low, but the ticket price is pretty affordable.
Another option would be freeroll poker tournaments, but you have to be a very good poker player with great luck.
Settling for small wins doesn't work, because the small wins aren't consistent. There are ups and downs, wins and losses. The best approach for every gambler is raising the stakes(or go all-in) when you have a good hand. Wait for the right moment to strike your opponents and win a big profit. This applies to poker only. The rest of the gambling games are pretty low IQ.

[Distinctin]

Gambling is not investing there is no guarantee of winning, so there is no need to increase my stake knowing that I can lose everything in the process. Winning big in gambling doesn't require you using a large amount of money.

Well, that is right in the lottery, but do you still think buying one ticket could be enough? Nah, you will spend more buying tickets to increase your chances. Still means that it costs a lot. And it is more on the other games, as you can expect to win $10k from just spending $1.Just like in business, you need to spend more to make more profit.

Therefore, if we want to win big, we must spend a huge amount as well. Otherwise, be content with winning a small amount and never complain about it. That is why gambling is for those who can afford to take risks and are willing to accept losses.

[Mahanton]

We’ve all been there, dreaming of that massive win while risking almost nothing. But let’s be honest here, that kind of thinking is the main reason most bettors lose over and over. You can’t expect casino-level payouts if you’re always scared to raise the stake even a little.

It’s like expecting millionaire results with a 10 dollars risk, it just doesn’t happen. If you really want to win big, either go bolder when it makes sense or lower your expectations. Betting isn’t magic, it’s still math.

So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

I guess that you don't consider lottery games to be actual gambling. If a gambler is too scared to raise the stakes, lottery is the only option. The chances of hitting the jackpot are really low, but the ticket price is pretty affordable.
Another option would be freeroll poker tournaments, but you have to be a very good poker player with great luck.
Settling for small wins doesn't work, because the small wins aren't consistent. There are ups and downs, wins and losses. The best approach for every gambler is raising the stakes(or go all-in) when you have a good hand. Wait for the right moment to strike your opponents and win a big profit. This applies to poker only. The rest of the gambling games are pretty low IQ.

The dream of hitting a massive win with a tiny risk is something almost every gambler has gone through at some point it’s that fantasy of turning small change into life changing money that keeps people hooked but in reality the odds just don’t work that way unless you’re dealing with pure luck games like lottery where the chance of winning is basically close to zero. When you think about it playing safe all the time doesn’t really guarantee consistent wins either because even with small stakes you still face the same probability of losing the only difference is the emotional and financial impact when you lose it hurts less but it also doesn’t bring you closer to any big gain either.

Going big makes sense only if it’s backed by logic timing and emotional control in games like poker or even sports betting where research and skill can help a bit there’s room for strategic aggression but randomly raising stakes out of confidence or desperation usually leads to disaster gamblers who know their limits and take calculated risks stand a better chance at lasting longer and maybe hitting something worthwhile.

[Achalugo BTC]

I prefer to gamble with small amount of money which is what I will call to stay safe about this, it is better than going with big money. I stay safe and I still lose money, so if I bet with high amount of money, I may also still lose. Gambling with high amount of money makes you fear and which can alter your decision and be  more vulnerable to losses. I prefer to lose money in a way I will not regret than to lose big amount of money and regret it.

I totally agreed with you, also for the benefit of one's mental wellness, it's better to bet with a small amount of money, besides it's always encourage for gamblers to gamble with the amount they can afford to lose because not everyone can withstand the pressure of loss, especially if it's a big amount of money and this can lead to decision that will regret just as you have highlighted.
So, I will adhere to whatever thing that gives me peace of mind and makes me not to make financial mistakes.

[Oluwa-btc]

So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

There's always a thing with betting big and it in turn triggers big win. For me I'll always go with the small amount I bet with and it has fetched me some huge sum though. Betting big requires huge risk and you must be ready to face it, I remember an experience with a friend that was influenced to bet with a huge sum though there were unbelief that if the money betted with wasn't replaced. But unexpectedly it was a huge sum. Even with good predictions you still can't be sure you'll win big with the big bets so it's best to stay low and guided.

[Faazs]

We’ve all been there, dreaming of that massive win while risking almost nothing. But let’s be honest here, that kind of thinking is the main reason most bettors lose over and over. You can’t expect casino-level payouts if you’re always scared to raise the stake even a little.

It’s like expecting millionaire results with a 10 dollars risk, it just doesn’t happen. If you really want to win big, either go bolder when it makes sense or lower your expectations. Betting isn’t magic, it’s still math.

So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

Thats not entirely true cos when u stake with a very large sum, these still a chance that you loss that money, we shouldn't be in a rush to 4get that also, it's true that the higher your stake the larger the amount you could win, but all these are probabilities that could happen or not happen, you have to strive to strive to be on the safer side when gambling, which is staking what you can afford to loose , in as much as you want to win big, you have to make sure you are staking within your means so you don't cry at the end in pursuit of a large sum and lose the one you already hard you knw, notwithstanding am still a fan of the greater the risk the greater the reward, that's my own opinion but we should be guided with our expenditure. So it doesn't become reckless.

[Akbarkoe]

Many gambler think when they are gambling with only little amount of money will help them reduce the risk, yes it will only if you have the right mentality, cause all about your mindset .

Because you may choose to be risking little amount of money but still don’t have good self control and you will continue to gamble till you eventually run out of funds to continue, in such scenario are you reducing the risk ? No you are not cause of lack of self control not knowing when to stop and stuff. So the best is not to have the wrong mindset the first place .

Yes, there's a lot of truth in what you say You can play very little with very little money, but if you don't know how to bet, you'll still lose and there won't be even the slightest bit of fun left I believe that a person, even with little money, should know how to do it, and that's achieved by watching and reading strategies and knowing how to bet at the right moment. Of course, experience counts for a lot.

That's right, the amount of money sometimes does not affect but with the ability and understanding can get what is expected, at least have a greater chance of winning than losing, a lot of people do not understand that and they talk only about fun, without realizing that the pleasure is also mostly from the victory that is obtained, not from losing, so you should always look for ways to win by understanding many things.

[junder]

I totally agreed with you, also for the benefit of one's mental wellness, it's better to bet with a small amount of money, besides it's always encourage for gamblers to gamble with the amount they can afford to lose because not everyone can withstand the pressure of loss, especially if it's a big amount of money and this can lead to decision that will regret just as you have highlighted.
So, I will adhere to whatever thing that gives me peace of mind and makes me not to make financial mistakes.

One of the problem points is the inability to accept the losses that occur, this makes them lose self-control and make the bets made more aggressive, with the beginning of gambling maybe we will do it with a small bet amount but if the gambling itself goes well and can make the balance increase then there will be thoughts of increasing the bet amount, this is a pure occurrence in gambling and is even like a spice that is definitely there or experienced.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Emotion is a bigger problem people need to watch out for because it can make gamers unexpectedly lose more than they have planned to give out of the bet so not end well. Imagine you want to make money and you are losing the same money to betting. With emotions, gamblers can become vulnerable to lose more money than expected and that can be a sign of weakness.

For that reason, it's much better to bet based on reason and not on emotions. Emotions are things that can lead to mistakes that are difficult to fix That's why we must be conscious, Betting with limited money is the best option.No matter how many emotions attack us, we can give in to them as long as we respect the limit of money we've set out to lose.

[AmaGold70]

We’ve all been there, dreaming of that massive win while risking almost nothing. But let’s be honest here, that kind of thinking is the main reason most bettors lose over and over. You can’t expect casino-level payouts if you’re always scared to raise the stake even a little.

It’s like expecting millionaire results with a 10 dollars risk, it just doesn’t happen. If you really want to win big, either go bolder when it makes sense or lower your expectations. Betting isn’t magic, it’s still math.

So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

Yes @op I want to win big but I don't have to bet with big money, I only take risks in investment but not on gambling because gambling is capable of messing you up if you don't control yourself while doing it. So if taking risks and gambling win equals winning big then I think making millions of dollars in gambling isn't just for me so I will stick to being on the safer side with less risk taking and enjoy only the entertainment I get from gambling because I'm not emotionally ready to take huge risks in gambling.

[Rockstarguy]

So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

There's always a thing with betting big and it in turn triggers big win. For me I'll always go with the small amount I bet with and it has fetched me some huge sum though. Betting big requires huge risk and you must be ready to face it, I remember an experience with a friend that was influenced to bet with a huge sum though there were unbelief that if the money betted with wasn't replaced. But unexpectedly it was a huge sum. Even with good predictions you still can't be sure you'll win big with the big bets so it's best to stay low and guided.

I dont see anything bad in betting bigger buy when betting big one of the things to have in mind is to make sure it is an amount that you can afford to lose. If you cant afford to lose big bet their is no point betting with big amounts.  Consider the risk in gambling before fixing your amount. Having a big reward shouldn't be a reason to place bets that the amount is big, if this is the reason just know if you are not lucky to win sich bet it can end up being a problem for you.

[Powerjumboo]

Gambling for entertainment should never be done with small bets and expect to win big. To win big, you must use large amounts of money and play casino games based on luck where you can expect to win jackpots. Those of us who expect big amounts of money with small bets are just illogical and baseless. Let's say I am participating in sports betting using $10. Now, should I dream of becoming a millionaire with a $10 bet? I will never dream of becoming a millionaire because even with this $10 bet, it is not possible to become a millionaire by betting on sports, but with $10, you can expect a maximum of $100. What I mean is that you should expect small wins with small bets and gamble as entertainment. You should never dream of becoming a millionaire with a small money, which will lead to more money loss.

[imamusma]

I dont see anything bad in betting bigger buy when betting big one of the things to have in mind is to make sure it is an amount that you can afford to lose. If you cant afford to lose big bet their is no point betting with big amounts.  Consider the risk in gambling before fixing your amount. Having a big reward shouldn't be a reason to place bets that the amount is big, if this is the reason just know if you are not lucky to win sich bet it can end up being a problem for you.

Big wins don't come from taking small risks, everything has to be worth it. However, when gambling, try not to overdo it, even though we're all tempted by the prospect of a big win. Stick to your principles so that when you lose a bet, it doesn't negatively impact your daily life, especially your financial situation.

[Wakate]

For that reason, it's much better to bet based on reason and not on emotions. Emotions are things that can lead to mistakes that are difficult to fix That's why we must be conscious, Betting with limited money is the best option.No matter how many emotions attack us, we can give in to them as long as we respect the limit of money we've set out to lose.

Do you know that the reason can turn to emotions later when a gambler does not have a self control?
People are passing through different mental health because of the financial results they are getting from their gambling activities and for someone that is not strong, they may not cope with gambling if the loses is too much than what they can bear. I know emotions can cause more troubles if the weakness is much for a player to handle when they have lost too much.

[FunshareNesialMLMPenipu]

A big odd is definitely chosen for the weaker team rather than their opponent, meaning the underdog team.
And the potential for losing is very high.
If you want to gamble or speculate, just bet on a parlay; the odds can reach hundreds or even 1000 times if your guess is correct.
I choose medium odds and pick the more favored team, so the chances of winning are high and the odds are quite good.

[Felicity_Tide]

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So what’s your take on this, is it smarter to go big when you feel confident, or stay safe and settle for small wins?

It's a typical behavior for most people to have expectations, especially unrealistic ones despite knowing that they didn't put the necessary things in place to achieve what they're expecting. Personally, I don't see any need of going big especially when the chances are 50/50. Gambling like we all say is for entertainment purposes, so what's the point of always wanting to win big and risking too much.

I understand that there are some people who have the money to spend, but for those who don't have that much to spend, they should rather gamble with what they can afford to lose, and also have expectations for what their stake can win. Besides, too many expectations for a game of luck and skill might not be healthy for ones health because they might end up in too many disappointments.