Winning first and not stopping, luck or skill?

[alastantiger]

When I first bet, I won $50 and was very happy, but later, when I kept betting in the hope of winning more, I lost. Then, a friend of mine bet double than me and won.

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

First off, sorry for your $50 loss, but that should motivate you to always take your winnings. You probably continued betting because you had no particular amount in mind before gambling, you were just playing for the thrill and you won, so you wanted to try your luck again. That is the thing with gambling, the first win makes you feel smart, and luck and your brain records it as something that works. when you later lose, instead of stopping most people start to chase that first feeling. They will tell themselves, i just need to adjust or i need a better strategy. This is how the cycle of gambling addiction starts. and also your friend winning more after you lost doesnt mean hes better or anything, it just means variance worked in his favor that day maybe the next day it could flip against him. The only thing skills can help you do in gambling is to lose less and manage money.

[ruykeri]

Actually, this is a cycle and if you cannot control yourself here, you will become addicted. You cannot be too scared even if you lose and you cannot be too happy even if you win and take risky decisions. You have to keep yourself in control at all times and keep your emotions in your control. Only then you can  get out of this cycle of losing and winning. And after winning any bet, you should take some time. Sometimes you should move forward with your activities through this way , so that your control over yourself increases and addiction is prevented to a great extent.

[Beparanf]

Actually, this is a cycle and if you cannot control yourself here, you will become addicted. You cannot be too scared even if you lose and you cannot be too happy even if you win and take risky decisions. You have to keep yourself in control at all times and keep your emotions in your control. Only then you can  get out of this cycle of losing and winning. And after winning any bet, you should take some time. Sometimes you should move forward with your activities through this way , so that your control over yourself increases and addiction is prevented to a great extent.

Since gambling only give a 2 possible result either win or lose it’s truly just a cycle depending on what comes first but the tricky part is gambler usually caught on this infinite loop as long as they still have a bankroll to play.

Having complete control requires some time and discipline to achieve that on gambling.

But as being human, there’s always a time that mistake is unavoidable regardless of our controlin gambling since it’s always based on luck.

[Rockstarguy]

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

There is a way to go about gambling even if you are gambling for fun. If you don’t take care, you may end up becoming addicted to gambling. If you are gambling for fun, you also need to be conscious of your gambling habits and set limits. If you gamble for fun and have no limits, and you are desperate to win, you may end up getting addicted to gambling. Gambling for fun doesn't prevent one from becoming addicted to gambling. There are addicted gamblers who are still gambling for fun. The main thing in gambling is to have an understanding of gambling and to stick to the gambling rules.

[gunhell16]

Winning first immediately after you start gambling is luck and not skill. The ability to learn how to control yourself is also a self-control skill. The reason why many get addicted is because of how they lack the ability to control their own greed and accept defeat. Instead of trying to beat the system, the more they try to prove they have better and improved skill, the more they will hook themselves with the game, which is a step towards getting addicted.

Based on what I’ve noticed and in line with what I’ve read from our fellow members here in the section, it looks like most of us share the same experience: when we played at a new casino for the first time or simply gambled for the very first time, many of us won an unexpected amount right away.

Besides that, this became the reason for us to come back, hoping that maybe we’d experience getting lucky and winning again just like when we first gambled on the casino platform.
And clearly, these kinds of events aren’t about skills, but really just pure luck.

[nimogsm]

When I first bet, I won $50 and was very happy, but later, when I kept betting in the hope of winning more, I lost. Then, a friend of mine bet double than me and won.

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

And all because you didn't have a game plan. If you had agreed with yourself from the outset that after the first three games, if you weren't lucky, you would stop playing. And if you managed to at least double your $10, then you should also take a break. If you play without a plan, the result will always be the same: zero on your balance. Discipline is your best friend when it comes to saving your finances.

[Hispo]

When I first bet, I won $50 and was very happy, but later, when I kept betting in the hope of winning more, I lost. Then, a friend of mine bet double than me and won.

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

It is possible for people to start gambling because of fun and as a way to burn some of their spare time after a long day of work or studying (in the case of university students who are within age of legally gamble), but most of people who start to gamble and continue to do it in the long run are actually in for money and the small chance of getting significant profits of their sessions. That is not a secret, as we all are adverse to losses and never wish to lose money.
In your case, you got greedy and thought you could change your life through gambling and winning fifty bucks, but if it was that easy, then casinos would not be a business as they are.

At least you learnt your lesson only with fifty dollars, there are been gamblers who lost thousands of dollars before realizing what casinos are about and the existence of the house edge, consider yourself fortunate.

[Z_MBFM]

When I first bet, I won $50 and was very happy, but later, when I kept betting in the hope of winning more, I lost. Then, a friend of mine bet double than me and won.

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

Everything in gambling depends on luck and chance. Sometimes you win because of luck, and sometimes gambling sites give you a chance to win so that you don't give up gambling and don't give up hope of winning from gambling. The more serious you are about gambling, the more revenue gambling sites can earn from you. So sometimes they give you a chance to win. You get that chance to win but you can't keep it. But if you win because of luck, then you can enjoy that money at least to some extent.

[Orpichukwu]

Winning first immediately after you start gambling is luck and not skill. The ability to learn how to control yourself is also a self-control skill. The reason why many get addicted is because of how they lack the ability to control their own greed and accept defeat. Instead of trying to beat the system, the more they try to prove they have better and improved skill, the more they will hook themselves with the game, which is a step towards getting addicted.

Based on what I’ve noticed and in line with what I’ve read from our fellow members here in the section, it looks like most of us share the same experience: when we played at a new casino for the first time or simply gambled for the very first time, many of us won an unexpected amount right away.

Besides that, this became the reason for us to come back, hoping that maybe we’d experience getting lucky and winning again just like when we first gambled on the casino platform.
And clearly, these kinds of events aren’t about skills, but really just pure luck.

And this type of random experience we all do witness each time we try out a new game or new casino has dropped some kind of impression which makes us feel as if each time we try out new games we have a higher chance of winning, even when we don't know how the game works, than when we are playing our regular games, which is all just us overthinking and putting too much importance on mere play of luck, and the casino doesn't have a hand or even know when we are just new and when we are not.

[freedomgo]

As long as you are gambling, losses are certain. Even gambling legends still experience losses at times. However, your experience that leads to development of knowledge and simple strategies may decrease the chances of losing, but we can never get rid of losses completely as its already part of the game.

Luck is what makes a gambler win from its bet, but having skills and good strategies in gambling might make you gain consistent wins, but losses will still be there in one way or another. That is why no matter how lucky or skilled you are, losses will always be inevitable in gambling.

[Derekfunds]

Winning first immediately after you start gambling is luck and not skill. The ability to learn how to control yourself is also a self-control skill. The reason why many get addicted is because of how they lack the ability to control their own greed and accept defeat. Instead of trying to beat the system, the more they try to prove they have better and improved skill, the more they will hook themselves with the game, which is a step towards getting addicted.

Based on what I’ve noticed and in line with what I’ve read from our fellow members here in the section, it looks like most of us share the same experience: when we played at a new casino for the first time or simply gambled for the very first time, many of us won an unexpected amount right away.

Besides that, this became the reason for us to come back, hoping that maybe we’d experience getting lucky and winning again just like when we first gambled on the casino platform.
And clearly, these kinds of events aren’t about skills, but really just pure luck.

And this type of random experience we all do witness each time we try out a new game or new casino has dropped some kind of impression which makes us feel as if each time we try out new games we have a higher chance of winning, even when we don't know how the game works, than when we are playing our regular games, which is all just us overthinking and putting too much importance on mere play of luck, and the casino doesn't have a hand or even know when we are just new and when we are not.

I think it is just a normal feeling some people have whenever they are trying or they want to try a new Casino, they will feel so excited and with the feeling they will win at first trial though I have seen people that win in different Casino at first play but that doesn't mean it is always like that but it is just luck and playing the right games at the right time and nothing more. Sometimes there are also things that can make someone want to try a different Casino, some doesn't just change to a new Casino simply because they feel they can win but there are things that make them and I may not know for sure.

[Africolo]

When I first bet, I won $50 and was very happy, but later, when I kept betting in the hope of winning more, I lost. Then, a friend of mine bet double than me and won.

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

This is a common statement from everyone that gambles they will tell you that they gamble for fun but let's be realistic with ourselves no one really gambles for fun, there is an aim or reason for someone to gamble and that reason is to win money so nobody should deceive you that he plays for fun, now let me ask you this question, would you invest in something you know you won't make profits from? The answer is no, so that how it is when it comes to gambling, you gamble to win not for fun.

One of the reasons why people get addicted to gambling is that they would want to recover the money they have lost in subsequent times they have been playing and that makes them to lose more because gambling has spirit the more you loose, you would want to play again so you can win to recover the lost ones. Winning boast morals and whenever someone wins he/she would want to continue to play and win more , it also applies to loosing, if you loose it discourages you from playing.

[Wakate]

Actually, this is a cycle and if you cannot control yourself here, you will become addicted. You cannot be too scared even if you lose and you cannot be too happy even if you win and take risky decisions. You have to keep yourself in control at all times and keep your emotions in your control. Only then you can  get out of this cycle of losing and winning. And after winning any bet, you should take some time. Sometimes you should move forward with your activities through this way , so that your control over yourself increases and addiction is prevented to a great extent.

Most of the games we play when gambling are luck dependent and this is why some gamblers will make money now and later lose it, some people will start will losing money and after a while they will start gaining and making profits.
There is no known way for gamblers to be profitable and all starts with making an attempt so that you can be profitable while gambling.

[ScamViruS]

Gambling skills won't help you win much, but gambling skills will help you minimize your losses. In gambling, gamblers lose mainly because of their greed. If a gambler wins a few bets in a row, he thinks of himself as an expert, and this is where his downfall begins. Because he thinks he has developed skills in gambling, and this is where they keep losing more by making extra bets. Therefore, the gambler should control himself in such thoughts, so that greed cannot control the gambler. Because luck plays a bigger role than skill in gambling.

[nelson4lov]

It's not gambling addiction if you're winning. It's only an addiction if you start taking malicious routes to get more bankroll otherwise than the one currently available to you. I don't know much about casino gambling but for sportsbook, it's a combination of both luck and skill. I feel like everything start falling in your favour if you're skilled at analyzing and great with making decisions about which teams to go for based on the data available at the time.

[Mehmet69]

It's not gambling addiction if you're winning. It's only an addiction if you start taking malicious routes to get more bankroll otherwise than the one currently available to you. I don't know much about casino gambling but for sportsbook, it's a combination of both luck and skill. I feel like everything start falling in your favour if you're skilled at analyzing and great with making decisions about which teams to go for based on the data available at the time.

Sports betting is very much dependent on luck. There are many good analysts who do very good analysis but at the end of the match it is seen that they have lost. Most of the time gambling depends on luck. Those who are more lucky basically win again and again.

Skill works very little in gambling. Most of the time the predictions we make are wrong because, for some reason, that player may not have been able to play with his full potential. That is why we lost the bet. Here skill did not work very much. So I would say gambling depends entirely on luck. Skill works very little.

[m2017]

When I first bet, I won $50 and was very happy, but later, when I kept betting in the hope of winning more, I lost. Then, a friend of mine bet double than me and won.

This is often how it happens with beginners: first they win, then they lose their entire deposit. Your case seems quite typical.

Okay, so your friend won, but what happened next? Did they continue playing and lose everything, or did they stop? You didn't mention that.

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

People (especially gamblers) tend to justify their failures, and so those who frequently lose say they gamble for fun. But what fun can there be if you're losing money? Every gambler wants to win, and winning is what gives them pleasure, not losing.

I believe that improving your gambling skills won't prevent you from losing, because gambling is designed in such a way that a gambler's personal skill doesn't significantly influence the outcome. Luck (the mathematical calculations of winnings and statistics) plays a more significant role.

[Warkop]

Actually, this is a cycle and if you cannot control yourself here, you will become addicted. You cannot be too scared even if you lose and you cannot be too happy even if you win and take risky decisions. You have to keep yourself in control at all times and keep your emotions in your control. Only then you can  get out of this cycle of losing and winning. And after winning any bet, you should take some time. Sometimes you should move forward with your activities through this way , so that your control over yourself increases and addiction is prevented to a great extent.

Since gambling only give a 2 possible result either win or lose it’s truly just a cycle depending on what comes first but the tricky part is gambler usually caught on this infinite loop as long as they still have a bankroll to play.

Having complete control requires some time and discipline to achieve that on gambling.

But as being human, there’s always a time that mistake is unavoidable regardless of our controlin gambling since it’s always based on luck.

It's not about the odds of winning or losing, but rather, everyone should have limits on their play and the amount of money they'll gamble with. Players often have different personalities depending on how they handle themselves at the table. That's why many people still rely on luck when playing, even though they're unaware they're falling into the trap of their own desires, as that's what gambling sites currently demand.

[Oluwa-btc]

Winning first immediately after you start gambling is luck and not skill. The ability to learn how to control yourself is also a self-control skill. The reason why many get addicted is because of how they lack the ability to control their own greed and accept defeat. Instead of trying to beat the system, the more they try to prove they have better and improved skill, the more they will hook themselves with the game, which is a step towards getting addicted.

Winning first doesn’t mean you’re good at the game,It means luck greeted you early.Oftentimes the first win is usually luck not intelligence.That initial win is pure luck because the slot games and most gambling outcomes are random.Not stopping after  winning is where people forget themselves,lose it and give the win back.

[serjent05]

Most people say that they gamble for fun, but at some point, it turns out that even though they played for fun at first, they became addicted to gambling

I think those who are convincing themselves that they are only gmbling for fun are the mose expose in gambling addiction.  Since the intention of the gambler is to have fun, he has no restriction on his bet, he can even engage in gambling for a very long period of time thus they are more prone to gambling addiction.  Unlike those who gamble for winnings, the move the the gambler in this category are far more refined and controlled.

and later they are the ones trying to get out of this addiction. Is it the winning at first and then losing and trying to improve their skills after losing and then losing or winning again that keeps people from not getting out of gambling addiction, or is there something else that if you develop some skills, you will never lose again.

I do not think that gambling addiction is caused by the skill the player develops. Gambling addiction is the uncontrolled urge to gamblie.