Winning first and not stopping, luck or skill?

[MRY]

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.

What you say about the first being simply because of the mere luck, is a fact that must be known to us lest we become so full of ourselves. In my opinion, it is the desire to keep on playing after winning the game that is the biggest adversary we should fight to be financially stable and keep up. Learning how to walk away means that we keep our money under control as to avoid misfortune to reverse what we have already earned.

[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.

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.

We are sharing the same view about lucky winners who start gambling the first time, as they don't have to regard it as skill, but it's pure luck, and they should never overstep or think they have control over what the outcome of the next game will be like; they just need to be wise, take the first winning and leave, and not be too greedy, which might lead to losing more than they won.

[Fredomago]

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.

What you say about the first being simply because of the mere luck, is a fact that must be known to us lest we become so full of ourselves. In my opinion, it is the desire to keep on playing after winning the game that is the biggest adversary we should fight to be financially stable and keep up. Learning how to walk away means that we keep our money under control as to avoid misfortune to reverse what we have already earned.

Adding to that, it's a human reaction thinking that you'll be able to keep that winning streaks and keep enjoying your profits, but thru practice and good discipline you may able to skip that part and able to quit with cashing out your profit. Discipline and good practices to limit yourself to prevent getting addicted, You may overlooked you too much confidence  then lead you to lose more than what you can afford to let go.

[Tungbulu]

We are sharing the same view about lucky winners who start gambling the first time, as they don't have to regard it as skill, but it's pure luck, and they should never overstep or think they have control over what the outcome of the next game will be like; they just need to be wise, take the first winning and leave, and not be too greedy, which might lead to losing more than they won.

You’re correct and I agree with you, early wins can be really misleading because they have a way of creating the illusion of skill and make a gambler feel like they’re invincible, and the. They forget that gambling wins are 100% dependent on luck and chance. It is this overconfidence that pushes gamblers to go deeper and deeper till they get to a point where they can no longer have control over their emotions and actions, at this point they’re already trapped in the loop of chasing gambling wins and losses. The best action that any gambler can make is just like you said, first acknowledge the fact that your skills are not enough to fetch you wins and when the wins come, take them immediately and walk away, there’s no point in chasing more wins.

[NurseHub]

I do not think any gambler developed any skill to keep them to the rate of addiction. Most addicted gamblers got it from chasing losses or having the mindset of getting a lucky day, maybe after one lucky day. Some people get addicted because of greed and chasing huge money. Gambling can't be studied, except for studying a better way to gamble responsibly and not maintaining your rules of limitations. It's not trading where some stage works for you.

[Numeral]

If you play fairly, you will never stop losing, regardless of your skills. The only thing you can do is win a little more often than you lose in the long run - that's the level of a pro in sports betting, but not everyone can become one, as is the case in any other field of activity. In any case, you need to understand that there is no such thing as easy money, and it is better not to make money by betting on sports, but to choose a direction where you will at least not have regular "penalties," then it will be much easier to earn money.

As for getting rid of gambling addiction, this is a complex issue, but one that can be solved at the psychological level. It is possible to find a way to positively influence almost every person and help them if they want it themselves.

[LUCKMCFLY]

When you earn a lot of money, if you stop, it's because you've been smiled upon in an impressive way. I say that there must be skill involved, but it's dangerous. If the person doesn't fully control themselves, they may have earned a lot, but they can lose everything. That's what greed and poor self-control do.

[Kasabus]

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.

This is to remind us that irresponsible gambling would never end well, but with regret. Many gamblers start with $50 (minimum), but once they hit the jackpot prize, they increase their bets. Common things happen to most of us, but some gamblers can change their style and go back to their usual betting size.
I believe we can do it if we stop believing that there is more. And this is not so difficult if we open our minds to accepting reality. Changing mindset and approaches helps a lot. We only need to be certain of our plan to change, not just words.

[jcojci]

When you earn a lot of money, if you stop, it's because you've been smiled upon in an impressive way. I say that there must be skill involved, but it's dangerous. If the person doesn't fully control themselves, they may have earned a lot, but they can lose everything. That's what greed and poor self-control do.

But some people who win are difficult to stop. They still want to make more money even they already earn much. They becomes greedy while they don't see that gambling will not let them always win. They should realize that winning in gambling is difficult. If they win streaks, they must stop and not follow their desire to continue gambling. That help them to have the win money and enjoy it. That is the real wins for them. They should be proud because they can control themselves well.

[davis196]

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.

Are you talking about traditional casino games or sports betting? How can you "improve your skills" at luck-based traditional casino games like blackjack, roulette, dice, etc.? Most gamblers start gambling "for fun" but then the greed kicks in and after a loss or two, they start "chasing losses". Your story about getting hooked into gambling isn't original. Almost every gambler started gambling because of the same reasons(greed plus chasing the loss). Maybe you've had the "newbie luck" or maybe the game you gambled on was rigged in order to hook the gamblers by letting them win a small amount for the first time.

[Emeraldo]

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.

What you say about the first being simply because of the mere luck, is a fact that must be known to us lest we become so full of ourselves. In my opinion, it is the desire to keep on playing after winning the game that is the biggest adversary we should fight to be financially stable and keep up. Learning how to walk away means that we keep our money under control as to avoid misfortune to reverse what we have already earned.

There are people that don't have that financial stability and they needed to make money thoroughly through the cheapest means which can be seen as gambling or doing ponzi scheme. Apart from scam, that are the two legit way I can make money online which may not require any skill at all. People that are making it from betting does not have two head and the reason behind their profitability might not be their ability to bet but their mindset and not relying only on gambling to be profitable. Having other sources of income can change the whole story about gambling.

[Orpichukwu]

When you earn a lot of money, if you stop, it's because you've been smiled upon in an impressive way. I say that there must be skill involved, but it's dangerous. If the person doesn't fully control themselves, they may have earned a lot, but they can lose everything. That's what greed and poor self-control do.

Someone who earns a lot of money from gambling, if they decide to stop, don't just do that because they have won massively, but they do it because they have self-control and use that to control their greed level to the minimal because nobody is ever satisfied with the amount of money they have won or is in their possession, so they are always ready and hungry for it. It only takes someone with a high level of discipline to be able to escape and control themselves while on a winning streak.

[Sanitough]

I do not think any gambler developed any skill to keep them to the rate of addiction. Most addicted gamblers got it from chasing losses or having the mindset of getting a lucky day, maybe after one lucky day. Some people get addicted because of greed and chasing huge money. Gambling can't be studied, except for studying a better way to gamble responsibly and not maintaining your rules of limitations. It's not trading where some stage works for you.

Everything we do comes from our mindset. Having greed would be a big problem for most, and it is very unfortunate that they still don't change despite everything bad that happens to them. Sometimes I don't think if that is an addiction problem or a mental issue.

I know we can fall into addiction, but I don't know why it is difficult for others to stop it.  That is why I don't feel like addiction is a problem. It is our wrong perspective and approach that brings this kind of disaster.

[STT]

You dont have to stop betting in an absolute way, play it more smoothly then that with a variable bet size.   You can just  hold back some of your winnings to be sure of a profit for the night.
   Once you do that early profit take you have reduced your worries and can just enjoy your games with the certainty of that early profit, truly a lucky gift compared to most of us.

[MRY]

When you earn a lot of money, if you stop, it's because you've been smiled upon in an impressive way. I say that there must be skill involved, but it's dangerous. If the person doesn't fully control themselves, they may have earned a lot, but they can lose everything. That's what greed and poor self-control do.

Someone who earns a lot of money from gambling, if they decide to stop, don't just do that because they have won massively, but they do it because they have self-control and use that to control their greed level to the minimal because nobody is ever satisfied with the amount of money they have won or is in their possession, so they are always ready and hungry for it. It only takes someone with a high level of discipline to be able to escape and control themselves while on a winning streak.

To be able to leave the gambling table when winning indicates some form of mental maturity which can overcome the primitive human need to feel inferior at all times. What we ought to realise is that with every extra turn we are on the verge of losing the very sum of wealth that we toiled so much to be able to gather. It is the good defence that we control our emotions even when we are right at the edge of the victory. We should also watch our guards in order to ensure that ego motivators do not mar our rational determination of the truth behind the odds.

[Cookdata]

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 normal for everyone that gambles. There is this bet that gaves you money that you think you have finally had the opportunity to make the money you have dreamed about but it's just part of the game if you are skilled. If you don't know how to gamble and a skill, you may not even have the opportunity to see this kind of gambling experience and it doesn't mean you are going to be gambling addicted, it's only a person that has no ambition about life opportunities gamble and then becomes addicted to gambling.

Just to be clear, luck or skill depend on what you play. I have won some games that I know I wasn't sure. Like I never expected anything and yet I won and there were game I expected to win and yet I still win. It's about personal experience, I have experience the both. It's possible that another person might have experience all luck. Like coincidence that comes with luck. However, such people don't last in the game, they rarely win again in gambling.

[aysha9853]

First wins are usually luck and that is what hooks people. The brain remembers the win not the losses that follow. Skills help with control but they do not remove randomness. Thinking you will never lose again is where problems start.

[DaNNy001]

you will never lose again.

This got me thinking but I don't think that's a thing, you'll surely lose even if you think you'll not. It's really those first time that gets us, it goes with winning streak then after some bets you'll lose, that's probably a law of the universe lol. If you're playing game of chance it's definitely a luck but if you're playing with some statistics in mind that could have been some skills.

I found that statement intriguing as well, the only you can avoid losses permanently in gambling is to stop gambling totally...if you are still involved in gambling there's absolutely no way around it, you are definitely going to incur losses at one point or the other even if you make use of strategies that are capable of reducing the chances of losing...Gambling is a game of wins and losses, they always go together

[tread93]

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's the worst thing that can happen in gambling someone wins and then they think that they can keep it up and keep winning over and over again. Sometimes I feel that at the very last bet or hand you have a chance to come back amd sometimes the bet hits and you win again and the cycle repeats itself.

[TheUltraElite]

There is a basic rule in gambling - if you win big, cash out and dont come back.

Might seem like a sissy move to quite a few naive players but veterans know better. If you won something that you never expected, curb the greed to try it again, you were super lucky and will not be so lucky on the next bet.

Hence the control of emotions is what is needed and that frustrates the gambler while they play.