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

[alastantiger]

People are susceptible to cognitive biases and believe what they want to believe. However, they often don't realize how irrational or even misguided their beliefs are. Only dramatic events involving the loss of part or all of their capital can disabuse a person of these illusions, and often it takes several losses. When a person is lucky, they feel like a god; when they lose part of their capital, the belief in the possibility of recovering their losses arises naturally.

well i agree, human behavior around risk is heavily shaped by bias, especially overconfidence after wins and false hope after losses. Luck only just reinforces the illusion of control, while losses rarely correct it immediately because the mind focuses on recovery rather than reflection which it should. That is why it often takes repeated or severe losses before beliefs are challenged, not necessarily because people lack intelligence, but because the psychology of risk is designed to protect hope, not accuracy.

[Royal Cap]

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 ?

This mentality is not only seen in drugs or gambling but in many areas of life. When a sudden big loss occurs there is a pressure in the head, as if something has to be done now. Then people can no longer distinguish right from wrong.
In the case of gamblers, it is even more intense, because the urge to get back the lost money feels very real, I think that is the most dangerous moment. If you can't stop yourself your decisions often lead to losses. To be honest overcoming this urge is very difficult but possible. Those who can actually survive and those who can't, return to the same place again and again. Accepting this reality is the first step.

[MRY]

One thing to always remember in gambling is that any money lost from gambling is the cost of learning,not a debt that must be repaid by gambling.But the unfortunate truth is that the belief in winning back losses is not hope,it’s a trap.Its as a result of the pain of loss that they experience;they’re not chasing profit anymore,they’re chasing emotional relief.

The feeling of being beaten will create a psychological reflex of repairing the damage at once. Such a mechanism is dangerous as it obscures the fact that the game has been excised to the ground. A sunk cost will enable us to decide on the existing probabilities, not on former agony. We have to note that the desire to keep on being is just a polemic cry of wanting indifference. The logic literally requires us not to mingle past financial spending with the current activities in order not to be blinded by the former.

[ImGenius]

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 can never think like ordinary people, they are a little different type. Gamblers do not see any deficiency in gambling even after losing constantly, but they gamble more than before, it has become their habit. A close relative of mine gambles every day, loses more than he wins in gambling, he does not have an account of how much valuable gold and land he has spent on this gambling, he does not feel any regret, no matter how much we explain to him to come back from this path and if he has to gamble, then gamble in a limited way, he does not listen to anyone. I think that gamblers have no way to get out of their addiction to gambling.

[Leahized]

The main points are belief in winning again and a strong desire to become rich. These two traits definitely exist in gambling addicts, which is why they are unable to think of a good strategy when gambling. Instead of truly trying to beat the gambling system, they choose to become beggars to it. Honestly, with addicts like this, I even wonder whether they can recover from that kind of mindset.

People who gamble do not get rich but suffer more losses. I think addicted gamblers are not happy with the current situation. So they gamble to be very fast or very good. But it's foolish to apply strategy in gambling, because not many strategies work here. The gambler is already losing money and can't accept losing. They go astray at some point and it turns into addiction. So every gambler should not run after losing money,Be more careful with your mind set. And the thought of earning money through gambling should be abandoned. Then gamblers will be mentally strong.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Some actually do know that the more they try, the more impossible it becomes for them to recover what has been lost, but still, they like to push their luck. Since only a little percentage actually do win, they try to be among those lucky ones. They will keep on playing until they have nothing left, waiting for that right one-time big win that will change everything.

I would say that's how things are for me, addicts always follow that rule of getting more, and their emotions are based on pursuing what they can achieve They always imagine they can win the jackpot , and that's what they will always be looking for.

[Wakate]

The feeling of being beaten will create a psychological reflex of repairing the damage at once. Such a mechanism is dangerous as it obscures the fact that the game has been excised to the ground. A sunk cost will enable us to decide on the existing probabilities, not on former agony. We have to note that the desire to keep on being is just a polemic cry of wanting indifference. The logic literally requires us not to mingle past financial spending with the current activities in order not to be blinded by the former.

Such mechanism is dangerous but it's still working for some gamblers till today. It is true that this can be a very serious endeavor to try and reple a lose by trying hard to bet more so that you can win back. This pattern of gambling should not be used often because of the possibility that can create a dangerous situation that could lead to losing streak when a profitable strategy is not in use.

[Fortify]

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 ?

The sort of person who gets addicted will generally not have an analytical mindset, they don't understand and don't want to learn about everything happening behind the scenes in a casino. What they do see is their favorite celebrity/sports figure, in a gold plated mansion surrounded by happy people and playing these slot games on their phone - which is an ridiculously fake representation compared to what actually happens. They believe the hype of these advertisements, in fairness to the younger generations maybe they don't know better and get caught in the trap too early, but older people should know how the world really works. After they get hooked it becomes a self reinforcing cycle which is difficult to let go, people try to avoid the pain of feeling stupid and admitting that they've lost x amount of money, so they actually keep making the situation worse.

[ejikeme24]

This mentality is not only seen in drugs or gambling but in many areas of life. When a sudden big loss occurs there is a pressure in the head, as if something has to be done now. Then people can no longer distinguish right from wrong.
In the case of gamblers, it is even more intense, because the urge to get back the lost money feels very real, I think that is the most dangerous moment. If you can't stop yourself your decisions often lead to losses. To be honest overcoming this urge is very difficult but possible. Those who can actually survive and those who can't, return to the same place again and again. Accepting this reality is the first step.

That is the reason why it is advised to gamble with what we can afford to loss, because before this rules was implemented they have seen the disadvantages or the feeling when we loss a huge amount of money to gamble. Even though you're a responsible gambler if you don't go with what you can afford, you would definitely feel the pressure even though it doesn't happen the first time maybe the second time. However If every gamblers would maintain this rules of gambling with what we can afford, this feeling or hope of recovering from our Loss won't be there.

[Mate2237]

One thing that, addiction does is that it blocks the reasoning capacity of the the individual and always make the person to believe that, they were always going to win and so they continue to gamble even when they are losing. This is the bad thing about addict's which has kept them as slaves to gambling always thinking that, they are going to win.


Gambling addicts needs a total reevaluation of their believe system because addiction is a mindset which has slowing been formed over time as a result of excessive exposure to gambling.

[Stable090]

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 have been with some addicted gamblers before, and they are always motivating each other. When they are together, you will hear them saying if you don’t give up you going to hit jackpot at the end, even when they are gambling and losing, they are always having the confidence that if they don’t stop, they will recover everything they have lost in the past.

I have seen a gambler holding just 1,000 naira before with is not even up to $1, he claimed that was the last money with him, and the funniest part is that he ended up gambling with the money, and he lost the bet, after losing e was regretting. Addicted gamblers are not always in their right senses until they lose everything before they realize they have made a great mistake.

Immediately they get some money, they are going back to gambling, they forgetting about what happened to them in the past.

[Hardyrobust]

This mentality is not only seen in drugs or gambling but in many areas of life. When a sudden big loss occurs there is a pressure in the head, as if something has to be done now. Then people can no longer distinguish right from wrong.
In the case of gamblers, it is even more intense, because the urge to get back the lost money feels very real, I think that is the most dangerous moment. If you can't stop yourself your decisions often lead to losses. To be honest overcoming this urge is very difficult but possible. Those who can actually survive and those who can't, return to the same place again and again. Accepting this reality is the first step.

That is the reason why it is advised to gamble with what we can afford to loss, because before this rules was implemented they have seen the disadvantages or the feeling when we loss a huge amount of money to gamble. Even though you're a responsible gambler if you don't go with what you can afford, you would definitely feel the pressure even though it doesn't happen the first time maybe the second time. However If every gamblers would maintain this rules of gambling with what we can afford, this feeling or hope of recovering from our Loss won't be there.

There is no gambler that is reasonable that won't stick with what they can afford to lose. Infact what distinguished a responsible gambler from irresponsible gambler is the gambling practices they stick to. A responsible gambler won't dare to gamble with an amount they will lose. One big mistake most of this gambler do make is that to think that they will be able recover what they have lost.

[Churchillvv]

Gambling addicts needs a total reevaluation of their believe system because addiction is a mindset which has slowing been formed over time as a result of excessive exposure to gambling.

Mind reset that addicts need is more like a rehabilitation than just a reset, if they can actually be advice in terms of mind reset and still become worst because the adrenaline in them still has a higher urge to keep the behavior alive. Addiction is something that people donor realize they are in but they could even give you advise on how to go about addiction, that is more like the reason why mind reset is the vital thing to do.

[Mindyspace]

People are susceptible to cognitive biases and believe what they want to believe. However, they often don't realize how irrational or even misguided their beliefs are. Only dramatic events involving the loss of part or all of their capital can disabuse a person of these illusions, and often it takes several losses. When a person is lucky, they feel like a god; when they lose part of their capital, the belief in the possibility of recovering their losses arises naturally.

It's true. When a person starts winning, they immediately think it's skill. When they lose, the thought creeps in: is there any way to recover what I've lost? This cycle is dangerous, and many people only realize it after losing a lot and almost hitting rock bottom.

[Lida93]

One thing that, addiction does is that it blocks the reasoning capacity of the the individual and always make the person to believe that, they were always going to win and so they continue to gamble even when they are losing. This is the bad thing about addict's which has kept them as slaves to gambling always thinking that, they are going to win.

It's true about how addiction control the reasoning faculty of it's victims that they don't on their own evaluate the possible circumstance and consequences that may occur but are straight face on what their addictive mindset has put inside in thought in them that they're close to winning by trying again and again and that's how so it goes till all funds are burnt. It gets so bad that they even go as far as taking loans just to chase the losses. A pathetic situation to imagine oneself in, that's why we must stick to gambling with discipline and principles.

[tbterryboy]

The miscalculation of odds. For example, the "chances" to hit heads on a heads or tails type of game 20 times in a row is 1 IN A 1 MILLION, can you guess how low that is, it's nearly lottery levels of situation, so if you bet 19 times and it's all heads, then you assume 20th will be tails because the chances are so low for that to happen.

But the miscalculation happens here, we are seeing how 20th is different, but in reality it is not, the odds of that to be heads is exactly 50% again, nothing more and this is where people end up losing money. If you see the odds and just focus on the odds and not anything prior, then you will do fine. This is why they try to win back, but end up with a loss because they fail and miscalculate.

[cutecui]

because they already have enough experience to try to recoup their investment, although superstitious people tend to call it “luck.”

[Showlove01]

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 don't really know why they think or feel they will win back but I think the answer lies in what they have in mind before starting gambling that is their initial plan and target. Some people believe they will make it in life with gambling while some believe they will just keep playing untill they are lucky to hit a major jackpot and these folks that think or believe they will make it through gambling no matter the level or rate of loss they won't stop gambling, is a mindset and they are determined and blinded by it.

[Fredomago]

One thing that, addiction does is that it blocks the reasoning capacity of the the individual and always make the person to believe that, they were always going to win and so they continue to gamble even when they are losing. This is the bad thing about addict's which has kept them as slaves to gambling always thinking that, they are going to win.

It's true about how addiction control the reasoning faculty of it's victims that they don't on their own evaluate the possible circumstance and consequences that may occur but are straight face on what their addictive mindset has put inside in thought in them that they're close to winning by trying again and again and that's how so it goes till all funds are burnt. It gets so bad that they even go as far as taking loans just to chase the losses. A pathetic situation to imagine oneself in, that's why we must stick to gambling with discipline and principles.

The problem even they've got the chance to win, instead of stopping on that spot they will try to win more, that's how addiction controlled and manipulate their mindsets, they become greedy aiming for more generated profits and no longer capable to think wisely, most of those who are trying to recover their losses in hope or believing that they almost have it and just need to continue ended up losing more and getting deeper with their addiction.

[Ugeh002]

Gamblers are some of the most persistent people. It's in their personality, or maybe it's because they're frustrated. Also, their winning moments make them feel alive. They think that if they did it before, they can do it again. There’s no such thing as continuous winning, just as there’s no continuous losing, that’s part of their mentality. And it's human nature to chase what we want. We want to win, therefore we keep chasing it.

Hope of continuous journey of believing of winning after losing consistently but  sure of gaining back from same  source of frustrating way. We believe god of football will survive our dream. One thing for sure gambling gives you mindset to continually. We never thought of giving up.  They think one day, they will win all there lost. Gambling is a state of mind and chasing dream of winning. Moment men keep hoping of better days. To encourage us of winning. One  thing we know persistent hopes. Just for me I will never think of giving up because I gain confidence and suprise something. Anyway I never win my millions. That is how e be.