Bragging About Losses, Is Addiction Slowly Settling?

[MRY]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Bragging about your losses is a sign of irresponsible gambler instead he should be bragging about his wins and how to win more, losing your games is a sign of failure and nothing more except he is gambling for fun and not for the money he will be or has makes from gambling, because at time there use to be competition amongst those gamblers that most have spent the highest funds in gambling during their entertainment period

bragging about losses is not a good thing. a normal person usually likes to talk about wins because winning means success. if someone keeps gambling and only talks about losing stories then it shows irresponsibility. there are many people who gamble just for fun and for them winning or losing money is not a big issue. in that case losing is not a problem. but if someone gambles with the hope of making money and keeps losing all the time yet still thinks of himself as a big gambler then it can be called a failure. gambling should be done with understanding. knowing your limits is very important. you need to know how much money you can spend and when you should stop. winning and losing are both part of life. but if you do not play wisely then loss is certain. that is why gambling should never be made the main goal of life.

Betting results are a logical fallacy of measurement of success which may blur our perceptions regarding the real personal financial responsibility. I have noted how the loss of sanity in front of an uncertain system is exhibited by being unable to prevent the capital which is at its limit. We must consider all these expenditures to be only recreational expenditures and we must never meddle with the stability of our major livelihoods. The clear picture of the probability will prevent us being obsessed because we cannot win.

[Fredomago]

I don?t think anyone will like to brag about their losses. Even someone who is addicted will hardly brag about their losses in gambling. But what is there is that there are some times when gamblers try to share their experiences. Almost everyone may feel like they are bragging about their losses.For example, someone may say, I once lost $500 in gambling and there may be others who have lost more than that before. It can sound like bragging as people share their experiences about their losses.

So, I feel it is not about addicted gamblers,it is just something anyone may say based on their experience. I don?t feel there is anything bad in sharing experiences with one another, but sometimes it can happen when irresponsible gamblers meet.

Well, it's obvious. Even if it's just a normal game, with no money, no one brags about their defeats. It seems obvious and obvious to me. In fact, I'm surprised that you even think about this thing here. Usually we also boast about victories that never happened, but never about losses.

Yup, though there are shared stories about tough losses but most likely there are shared stories about victories, those kind of experienced that brings interest to those who are not engage yet to gambling, but for sure those who are sharing bad experienced and losses, they can be used as basis to prevent doing the same thing and to initially gives early advise that with mistakes they can lose lots of money.

[Juicyhome]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

It's not , in a formal men sitting we discussed only three things, sport, woman and business. In sport, gambling also take the lead in discussion. It's not a addition, it's just a friendly discussion to avoid some certain mistakes.

I discuss gambling everyday with friends even when I don't play, we share our past glory and lose in gambling, that doesn't make us an addicts. Gambling discussion is a regular men talk, so don't make meaning out of it.

When we share our past about gambling, it discourage us to continue staking or chasing lost in gambling. We learn from other experiences both good and bad.

[Cryptmuster]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Bragging about the biggest losses, well that is funny. It immediately reminded me of how people in a group start recalling stories about who got drunk the most and what happened afterwards. It seems to me that in a company of gamblers, bragging is usually about telling stories of the biggest wins. Talking about losses is not so significant in the eyes of other players. If you see a group where people discuss the size of their growing losses, I think it is better to stay away from such a company of losers so as not to become like them.  

[justdimin]

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Interesting question. I think it's more of a symptom of narcissism than anything else. Bragging about losses is quite foolish and I don't know how anyone would judge the person as smart who brags about it. Some people brag about unlocking a certain rank on the casino and I get that because it shows you have achieved a certain level and that also earns you a bonus.

But actually bragging about rank is foolish too, because one who has the highest rank has lost the most money on that casino and what are you bragging about? Having a low IQ to waste so much money? Idk man.

[Versatile_choice]

Nope, it isn't addiction brewing. I Believe that's people's way of validating themselves as risk taker. Most people who do that only can do it when they start winning a few games here and there or when they become profitable. They just want to brag that they aren't scared of daring; nothing more. At one point, I used to do that in my early trading days; reminiscing on my journey and bad trades just to assure myself that I would recover all I had lost.

Lol, risk taker as you said? You might be right though, but for me i don't think if i can stand boldly to argue with people about such or trying to compare myself with them. Even though I'm risking more than them I would rather keep calm than comparing myself with them, it doesn't make any sense at all, because it is more like telling people that you're losing more than them.  But i know most gamblers don't see it from that perspective, but that's what it is because i don't see anything they will achieve by comparing themselves rather, at the end they will just conclude that you're the highest losser.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Leave them to brag about their losses. We don't have to listen to them. That is a shame on them because they tell their losses to others and pretend that the casino cheats or does something to them and makes them lose. There is no need to tell others about your losses but keeping to yourself will be better. Unless you want to hear other people say that you are irresponsible gamblers, that will not be a problem if you want to say like them.

It's optional to share or brag about your losses in gambling, those gamblers that are doing it and then shifting blames to the casino might never improve on their gambling lifestyle, they might continue losing and looking for who to put their blames on. They could do that until they become addicted because when someone continues to portray a character continuously, it gets to a point where they even get lost because of their own actions, for example, what's even the need of being boastful about your losses meanwhile the money is gone.

[Hispo]

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Interesting question. I think it's more of a symptom of narcissism than anything else. Bragging about losses is quite foolish and I don't know how anyone would judge the person as smart who brags about it. Some people brag about unlocking a certain rank on the casino and I get that because it shows you have achieved a certain level and that also earns you a bonus.

But actually bragging about rank is foolish too, because one who has the highest rank has lost the most money on that casino and what are you bragging about? Having a low IQ to waste so much money? Idk man.

I believe the only reason for someone to brag about their losses on gambling would be to let others know one can afford to lose that amount of money and still continue to be able to gamble. For example, of some friend of you told you some day that he lost up to ten thousands dollars in gambling in a single session, then you would immediately assume that friend has become millionaire for some reason, since he could afford to lose that huge amount of money and still keep going.

So in an indirect way, bragging about losses is the same that bragging about money one has.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Discussing openly about the effects of gambling on peers is a healthy discussion and one I would always love to engage in; people learn from each other about how they handle their gambling life more efficiently. interaction brings enlightenment.

However, this is different from bragging about your losses. I mean claiming best looser when the guys are out interacting. Such person bragging is only making very obvious his level of stupidity and gambling irresponsibility. I would never be seen in such a person's company again after that time.

[Dickiy]

It depends, bragging or stories about their loss experience is not necessarily a sign that they are addicted, basically there are always some people who like to joke and it could be that all their stories about big losses are lies, but if for example their stories are true about big losses then yes they can also fall into the category of addicts.

One of the convincing signs of addiction in my opinion is when they can't ignore any time without gambling, meaning they always want to gamble regardless of the results and of course winning is a priority for them.

I don’t understand why someone would lie about their big losses, but when it comes to lying about wins, I can see why many people lie about it. I agree when addiction in gambling, they look for opportunities to gamble whenever they have free time it becomes part of their daily lives, almost like a routine. Without it, they feel something is missing, like skipping a meal for that day. People who brag about their losses are probably expressing regret over what they’ve already done spending too much time and money, only to realize in the end that all they gained were losses.

In my gambling environment one of the reasons why people like that often tell their big losses is usually because they don't want people, especially some of their gambling friends to think that they have managed to get a win, because in my gambling environment when you win and then you don't give a share to your fellow gamblers then usually they will criticize you as a stingy person, this is the reason why some of my friends often lie that they have lost big, like a fight of fate hha.

I also don't know why there are some gamblers who always want to ask for a share from the winners and criticize if we don't give it but certainly in my place it seems to have become a tradition between gamblers, on the other hand you are also right that when a gambler is addicted then they will feel something is missing when not gambling.

[CryptoYar]

Your point that bragging of money loss is kind of cover for ego in making painful mistake into story of bravery in which one who has lost most is most admired is correct.


This type of talking is main sign that you are hooked on something since it turns off your body warning system. By listening to your friends as they chat simply about making big losses, you begin to think that you also can get through losses and this makes you three times more likely to continue gambling to see how you can win money you lost. I also agree that this is huge sign of addiction. I believe that when making loss badge of honor other than lesson learned, one is in harmful group that would result in losing all your money. So having truth check guide that will make your friends see real worth of money they have lost instead of fame behind bet.

[Sandra_hakeem]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

If you already know it was a setting for irresponsible gamblers, why did you make this post? For confirmations? You don't have to ask people how stupid you can be.. You just need to avoid anything that makes another human, 2, 20 of them calling on you. What are you doing in such a setting first of all? Mhn, I've heard a lot of bullshit and I thought I heard enough, but what do you mean bragging about losses? I thought we only had to brag about how much we have made from gambling.. I feel old rn!
I'll go with the fact that y'all are partially addicted-- bragging about losses don't give one any urge to quit when things go south, it only builds more frustration, just to keep you in the game.

[Hispo]

Your point that bragging of money loss is kind of cover for ego in making painful mistake into story of bravery in which one who has lost most is most admired is correct.


This type of talking is main sign that you are hooked on something since it turns off your body warning system. By listening to your friends as they chat simply about making big losses, you begin to think that you also can get through losses and this makes you three times more likely to continue gambling to see how you can win money you lost. I also agree that this is huge sign of addiction. I believe that when making loss badge of honor other than lesson learned, one is in harmful group that would result in losing all your money. So having truth check guide that will make your friends see real worth of money they have lost instead of fame behind bet.

There is also a sense of pride in losing money because it implies one as a gambler has more experience and more track record than other gamblers who could have lost less money to their favorite casino in the same period of time, you know.
It is like turning something negative into a badge which can only be earned with suffering and sacrifice, and those who have not sacrificed enough are deemed inferior or not actually gamblers.

In the eyes of many people, it is obviously not the same losing one million dollars to losing ten thousand dollars, people will have different first impressions on both cases. In some way, people will have more "admiration" for the one who lost more money. As they believe there is still more in their pocket.

[NurseHub]

A quick question to the gambling community.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

I don't think this is them bragging about their losses because nobody will be proud of losing money, no matter how small it is. At some point it's a way to free themselves from the hurt. Yes, there are benefits to some loss; it's the experience to do better next time. The gambling loss topic was to discuss and share their experience while admitting their mistakes.  Everyone has lost in betting, but in as much as you are gambling on a budget, setting limits, gambling for fun and aren't addicted, it's not a big deal. One day you will definitely analyse well, luck will meet with you to win.

[Jody.Drummer]

In my opinion, the male mentality involves bragging to other men. That's how men are wired.🙋 We love to brag and demonstrate our superiority.

The most basic human instincts are food, reproduction, and dominance. Therefore, by demonstrating our superiority over other men, we satisfy one of our strongest instincts (dominance). It doesn't matter what this advantage is (real or imagined). Men can boast about their physical strength, the number of women they've seduced, the size of their personal car, or (as in our example) the amount of money they've lost at the casino. This kind of bragging is a special case of boasting about their wealth. Men seem to be saying, "I'm so rich and successful that I can lose huge sums of money at the casino! And it doesn't upset me at all. After all, I'm incredibly cool and rich!"🎰

In my opinion, this behavior does not indicate a gambling addiction.  However, it certainly shows a huge ego...

Most of the people that do brag about there losses in gambling are mostly irresponsible gambler. I don't see the need were someone will be bragging about there losses, it only means one thing which is addiction and they will never stop chasing after losses. This set of people are addicted to gambling, losing there important valuable won't be a problem to them.
It is not just a matter of ego or wanting to show off in midst of friends, it simply means these people are addicted that they don't care how others or the negative of effect of gambling addiction.

I don't think a responsible gambler will ever brag about his or her loss any day because what is the essence of even bragging about loss I mean this is something someone should be ashamed of Instead of bragging about it and you are right, it is only an addict that can be doing that because imagine myself doing that, I will feel so foolish and disappointed after that very act but one thing about these addicts is that they don't have a single shame on them and that is why they do things anyhow and anywhere they like.

For people who brag about their defeat, in my opinion, one side is that they are thirsty for praise, so for example, the defeat they experienced before was a defeat with a large amount so they told it to their friends and of course there is an element that they are thirsty for praise so by criticizing their defeat to others, they hope that other people will be amazed by the large amount even though the results are lost. And yes, people who brag about losing are people who are addicted to gambling, because in my opinion, people who are not addicted will not do this because there is no positive side, which means there is no point.

[rojan]

A quick question to the gambling community.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

I don't think this is them bragging about their losses because nobody will be proud of losing money, no matter how small it is. At some point it's a way to free themselves from the hurt. Yes, there are benefits to some loss; it's the experience to do better next time. The gambling loss topic was to discuss and share their experience while admitting their mistakes.  Everyone has lost in betting, but in as much as you are gambling on a budget, setting limits, gambling for fun and aren't addicted, it's not a big deal. One day you will definitely analyse well, luck will meet with you to win.

Personally, I do not find people talk about their losses boasting in most instances. It is painful to lose money, and it is one of the ways to get rid of stress and make some mistakes. It also would act as a warning to other people of what not to do. Addiction is demonstrated through the persistence of pursuing losses, disregard of restrictions and cherishing losses as win. Provided that one gambles with a budget, definite boundaries, and to have fun, there is no need to discuss losing without necessarily thinking that one is an addict.

[Kelvinid]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

Bragging about the biggest losses, well that is funny. It immediately reminded me of how people in a group start recalling stories about who got drunk the most and what happened afterwards. It seems to me that in a company of gamblers, bragging is usually about telling stories of the biggest wins. Talking about losses is not so significant in the eyes of other players. If you see a group where people discuss the size of their growing losses, I think it is better to stay away from such a company of losers so as not to become like them.  

I don't tell them either until I lose my mind after drinking too much beer. lol

I don't want to remember it either because that only recalls the past mistakes, and that might affect how we move on. Let our sad story be buried forever. So if I were in that setting, I'd become speechless.

Perhaps losing is not an interesting story. It is better to hear winning stories, even if some of them are not true. At least we are spreading good vibes rather than negative ones.

[Outhue]

Depending on what the loses is based on, if you are gambling with at least 1% of you monthly income, if you lose you won't have so much financial burden on you, but if you are someone that gamble with high amount and expecting to win a jackpot someday.

The constant losing is a big addictions waiting to explode, this is because at such a point you be determined to do everything to win your target and by so doing you start losing it from the very foundation, until you become fully addicted to chasing a direction just to recover.

One percent is like having no financial burden at all, what damages can one percent do to your income? Absolutely nothing, so yes this is the best amount of percentage that every gamblers should consider risking on gambling every time but as we all know it, many aren't going to be satisfied.

Manny gamblers will feel incomplete the moment they start to win some because they have some crazy stuff in mind that they want to accomplish through gambling, chasing goals via gambling is building up your way for total self destruction.

[POPOLUV]

A quick question to the gambling community.

In a sitting among friends that gamble too, certain discussions begins to kick in when everyone shares their gambling experience how it has affected them with benefits and how it has caused them financial problems.

Do you think at such a stage when you all begin to brag about who has gotten the biggest losses, is a sign of addiction settling in or a bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting.

I'm still thinking of any gambler with his right senses will be bragging about his losses when it comes to gambling and if there is any of the gamblers that is bragging over his losses in gambling, i will suggest that such gambler should be classified under bunch of irresponsible gamblers sitting and so addicted in such a manner that he doesn't care how many times he loses, because a good gambler can not think of bragging himself when come to gambling, weather in the point of winning in several occasions or losses, because every gamblers knows that in gambling that it involves skills and luck, so the art of bragging can still keep a gambler at point of losing all times instead of winning.

[Fredomago]

Depending on what the loses is based on, if you are gambling with at least 1% of you monthly income, if you lose you won't have so much financial burden on you, but if you are someone that gamble with high amount and expecting to win a jackpot someday.

The constant losing is a big addictions waiting to explode, this is because at such a point you be determined to do everything to win your target and by so doing you start losing it from the very foundation, until you become fully addicted to chasing a direction just to recover.

One percent is like having no financial burden at all, what damages can one percent do to your income? Absolutely nothing, so yes this is the best amount of percentage that every gamblers should consider risking on gambling every time but as we all know it, many aren't going to be satisfied.

Manny gamblers will feel incomplete the moment they start to win some because they have some crazy stuff in mind that they want to accomplish through gambling, chasing goals via gambling is building up your way for total self destruction.

You said it right, such percentage won't hurt your budget it's a small percentage that you can spare for your enjoyment, if you do have this treatment then you can consider it like paying for your dinner or for a treat to yourself and you can simply move forward after, whether you win or you lose small amount can be let go without any chase of trying to win back, unlike if you use bigger allocation to your gambling, losing it will lead you to chase and will repeat the cycle if you deal with it irresponsibly.