Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses ?

[Jaycoinz]

I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

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I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

But I think here they don't technically want to win back directly, but indirectly they think that if they gamble, they might favor luck and win gambling and this is what those who are addicted to gambling believe in the most.
But those who are responsible gamblers at least believe that gambling is completely dependent on luck and since it is being used for entertainment, we should stake the small amount that we can afford to lose and if it crosses the limit, we should not break from gambling. In this case, they will never want to win back but will try to control the loss.

[HONDACD125]

I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

They might not think that it's a sure thing, but some gamblers actually tend to have a feeling that they might recover their money if they gamble a little more and with a higher amount; if this weren't the case, so many gamblers wouldn't chase their losses. We all know that it's not possible to win back whatever you've lost so far in gambling unless you are too lucky, but that doesn't stop some of us from trying to do it still. This is the major cause of the extensive losses people experience in gambling; if they stop chasing their losses, they will have limited losses.

Those gamblers who try to recover their losses are usually the ones who consider gambling a way for them to make money, if you believe that gambling can help you make money constantly, then your perspective about gambling is totally wrong, because gambling is all about luck, and you can't be lucky all the time, so even if you win today, you will lose tomorrow, that's why it's not right to think that gambling can be a way of making money, but some people still think of it that way.

[yixichloro2xx]

Many people get disappointed after losing once or twice, but there are many who persist until they win even after losing repeatedly. In fact, financial capacity and mentality differ from person to person. However, it is difficult to control those who are addicted to gambling. And when they do not get the money, they stop, and they do not want to stop. And when their bank roll is high, they want to chase the loss again. And they want to get their money back, but most of the time they are not able to. Those who are basically stubborn in their mentality continue to gamble in this way with the aim of winning.

‎The way people treat gambling like a means of them seeing fast money to source their problems stills amazes me. The more bet they are playing, the more losses they see. From they start getting emotional and mental health is being dealt with. Every gambler must maintain their discipline and limits to stop when they notice they are losing more than they are winning it can really protect them from ruin themselves.

[Crypto Library]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Because they are weak in emotions and at the same time they are also prone to latent greed and for this reason, basically when they win a certain amount or lose that amount while gambling again, they keep on wagering again due to overconfidence, and later it is seen that they have lost their initial bank roll at some point to free themselves from loss chasing.
However, in all cases, it is not only those who are addicted to gambling who do this, but it is often seen that even those who play regularly and responsibly make such mistakes due to emotional influence or overconfidence.

[Antotena]

I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

It's think it's because they have good history with coming back with their gambling lifestyle, it's when you have an experience about something you can speak about it. I have never tried some sports bet and I don't think I can speak much about their bet but I may have an idea about the game. If I bet on such game and then I loss but because I'm trying to make back what I have loss and I decided to try it again, that means I'm setting my self up for more loss.

As a gambler, stick to what you know best, don't gamble on things you have no idea. Try and walk away if you get the chance, there is nothing good in making a pick up gambling, you will lose more if you decided to bet more. I have a bet group, they were not having it this evening with Chelsea and Liverpool, expected Chelsea to win like I did and Liverpool to lose, now they have dropped some Basketball games but I have have decided to call it a day, we go again tomorrow for Champions League matches.

[Furious 7]

I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

For some addicts, winning is a certainty. Therefore, many gamblers pursue victory solely because they believe they will win. In my opinion, some of them ignore the luck factor that determines their chances of winning.

Why do gamblers take risks? The obvious answer is because they are addicted to gambling. People who are not addicted to gambling would not take risks.

Recovering what they have lost in gambling is tantamount to chasing luck. Unfortunately, luck cannot be pursued. Given the inherent risk-taking nature of gambling, players will lose more often than they win.

[Pi-network314159]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Gambling addict believe they can win back their loses because they have programmed their mindset like that and they have sworn not to accept defeat and this will eventually causes them to lose more .and more till their sense get straight up after much loses. Well every gambler are not thesame, some gamblers are sensitive enough to know when to stop , apart from some who are always carried away, and that is why they are addict.

[Raflesia]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Gambling addict believe they can win back their loses because they have programmed their mindset like that and they have sworn not to accept defeat and this will eventually causes them to lose more .and more till their sense get straight up after much loses. Well every gambler are not thesame, some gamblers are sensitive enough to know when to stop , apart from some who are always carried away, and that is why they are addict.

The primary error lies in their mindset, which from the outset, misguidedly adopts a gambling viewpoint, believing that winning is a certainty, something that can be achieved at will. And with the acceptance of defeat, people with this viewpoint tend to be unable to accept the loss they experience, so their reaction when they lose is to try to recoup their losses, even if it's more than they've already lost.

This pattern will continue if there's no awareness that their actions are wrong. The greater the loss, the greater the desire to win at any cost. Even though they know they're losing, their only option is to gamble again, hoping for a turnaround.

[fruktik]

These are fundamental questions of human psychology. It's difficult for people to accept defeat. Deep down, they harbor an irrational belief that they should always win. But when reality doesn't confirm their fantasies, they experience cognitive dissonance. Irritation and anger overwhelm them. They begin to believe it was a fluke, and that all they need to do is make one more random or poorly thought-out bet and everything will be fine. But that usually doesn't happen.

Every time I lost, I was restless. I felt uneasy. My thoughts were preoccupied with finding more money and replenishing my deposit. This feeling haunted me for many years, and it led to a severe gambling addiction. It got to the point where, like a drug addict, I began borrowing from everyone I knew, even going so far as to take out large loans from banks. This was my fix. Without it, I would go through withdrawal. If I couldn't play, I would climb the walls. If I found money, I would spend hours on end at the casino, not even remembering to eat. The desire to win back my losses became a fatal mistake.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Gambling addict believe they can win back their loses because they have programmed their mindset like that and they have sworn not to accept defeat and this will eventually causes them to lose more .and more till their sense get straight up after much loses. Well every gambler are not thesame, some gamblers are sensitive enough to know when to stop , apart from some who are always carried away, and that is why they are addict.

You are right though, especially with the part you said all gamblers are not the same, and like i did mentioned in my previous comment on this thread, chasing after loses in gambling is also not an activity only gambling addicts engage in, many non addicted gamblers some how knowingly or unknowingly engage themselves in chasing after gambling loses, so this is a common practise if you ask men.

And like I've said in multiple occasions before, this does turn out favorably for some gamblers who are extremely lucky, while it ends as bad loses for the most gamblers.
One thing I want us all to know is that no matter how practise people engage themselves in in gambling, no matter how dangerous or risky it is, there are some it does turn out to favor, even the addicts included.

[Koadharber]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Gambling addict believe they can win back their loses because they have programmed their mindset like that and they have sworn not to accept defeat and this will eventually causes them to lose more .and more till their sense get straight up after much loses. Well every gambler are not thesame, some gamblers are sensitive enough to know when to stop , apart from some who are always carried away, and that is why they are addict.

You are right though, especially with the part you said all gamblers are not the same, and like i did mentioned in my previous comment on this thread, chasing after loses in gambling is also not an activity only gambling addicts engage in, many non addicted gamblers some how knowingly or unknowingly engage themselves in chasing after gambling loses, so this is a common practise if you ask men.

And like I've said in multiple occasions before, this does turn out favorably for some gamblers who are extremely lucky, while it ends as bad loses for the most gamblers.
One thing I want us all to know is that no matter how practise people engage themselves in in gambling, no matter how dangerous or risky it is, there are some it does turn out to favor, even the addicts included.

Gambling addicts believe they can win back their losses because their mind becomes trained to chase instead of accept reality. They convince themselves that the next attempt will correct the loss and this belief grows until they no longer see the risk. Not every gambler thinks this way. Some know when to stop while others get carried away because addiction turns repeated behavior into something that feels normal over time.

Chasing losses is not something only addicts do. Many casual gamblers fall into it because losing triggers a feeling that pushes them to try again and sometimes rare luck convinces them that the chase works.
Even the most dangerous habits can reward a few people in gambling. That small chance is what keeps the cycle alive for addicts and makes them believe that recovering losses is always possible.

[tvplus006]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

If a gambler is addicted to gambling, then his perception of what is happening often differs from reality. And where a healthy person sees that the winnings have a minimum value, the addicted player believes that he is the one who can use this minimum chance to win. So regardless of education and willpower, any gambling addict loses the ability to really assess what is happening under the influence of dopamine.

[NewCryptocasinos]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Honestly, we all think we’re just one more spin away from the big win,  statistically speaking, we’re probably not… but our brains refuse to accept that.

[Mr_Brilliant$]

I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

Yes, most people do not even truly believe they will win back their losses, it is just that tiny hope in their head telling them, maybe this next one go click..  And once emotions take over them, logic just disappears.

That is why chasing losses is one of the fastest ways to crash, because you are no longer playing with sense, you’re playing with frustration. people keep going simply because they cannot accept the loss, not because the odds are in their favour at that point..
The thing is once emotions lead you in gambling, you’re already finished..  The house always wins…

[Oluwa-btc]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

It's just a feeling that you'll get back what you've lost, that's really what triggers them to believe they can always win back. Have you thought about a scenario where you're trying to get over something but you're either ways stuck to that same process that led you to it, so when you put the thoughts behind you to win back a loss you end up recycling the process simply because you ain't in control of your emotions any longer.

[eisen33]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

I think that every player believes that he can recover from any loss. Anything can change. You can start playing better. You can get luckier. Or, I do not even know, you might find a magical friend who plays much better and will share his predictions with you. Anything can happen. That is why I think every player believes that he can win back his losses, and that is normal.

[Y3shot]

I don't think gamblers actually think that getting back their win is certain but they just try to get lucky. Getting back what you have lost isn't something that's a hundred percent sure so I wonder why gamblers would even risk it. Gambling more to recover what you have lost is actually a dumb idea if you think about it. A gambler that is controlled by emotions would always lose in gambling, that's a fact

One thing I know for sure is that if addicted gamblers understand that gambling is unpredictable and a game that can’t be easily won, I don’t think they will spend much money on gambling and trying to win by all means.

I'm sure they don’t even understand the uncertainty in gambling; they believe in luck and think they can easily get lucky because of their consistency. The more money they put into gambling, the more confidence they have in it. Addicted gamblers don’t even have the awareness that gambling is a game of luck; with every game they bet on, they just feel it will be their lucky chance to win.

[Rockson1]

One thing I know for sure is that if addicted gamblers understand that gambling is unpredictable and a game that can’t be easily won, I don’t think they will spend much money on gambling and trying to win by all means.

I'm sure they don’t even understand the uncertainty in gambling; they believe in luck and think they can easily get lucky because of their consistency. The more money they put into gambling, the more confidence they have in it. Addicted gamblers don’t even have the awareness that gambling is a game of luck; with every game they bet on, they just feel it will be their lucky chance to win.

Get this point, addiction as it has to do with gambling is state where gamblers do not think normal and even if they understand it earlier that gambling is a game  that we can not rely on or lose free, once a gambler is at this stage it becomes a problem, I think that is more reason no should get to this point because getting out of it is where everything becomes a big burden on them, people do not want to face reality, they like deciding themselves, I do not even think they believe in luck according to you because if they do, they won't go after unrealistic things, luck itself do not come all the time, you see they are acting because they have lost control and now been controlled by greed.

[Anayochukwu]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Gamblers reason differently there are things that you would over look and walk away, but some gamblers would want to see the end by then stopping becomes a big deal for them. The more a gambler have the mindset of winning that is how you wouldn't know when to stop and which would lead you into more denger, it's essential to always set a limit because not setting a limit is actually the cause of many losses and addict.