How does it feel to lose not just your bet, but your precious time as well?

[Powerjumboo]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

Hearing about your gambling experience, it seems that you have become addicted to gambling because you have started gambling every day and have started using a large amount of money in gambling and you have been getting up to avoid losing. But in such a situation, you should definitely take a break. If you can take a break and accept gambling as entertainment, then you will definitely be able to prevent wasting two valuable things, money and time. I do not gamble all the time. I only gamble for entertainment in my free time. I use a very small amount of money there. I will never consider the time I use for gambling as a waste because that time plays an important role in my life because if a person does not have any means of entertainment, he will become completely lonely.

[_BlackStar]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

All slot machine enthusiasts experience the same thing as you do - besides losing money, they also spend a lot of time on the game. Each spin takes time - the more spins there are, the more time is spent. Slot players may know the consequences – but they thoroughly enjoy the game, even if they eventually realize that winning depends solely on luck, not skill. For anyone who values ​​their time, slots might not be their favorite game, but games like sports betting could be a better option for them.

[Perfectbaby]

It is being said than done.. Although I don't know how effective your words could be but one thing I know is that, you must always stands by your words affirmatively because without that you can't overrule gambling habits, as it is hard to control when the urges comes especially when it has gotten to addictive stage, it could be hard to total say over what you are doing. Best to do is; Always be cautious of yourself while gambling and also, try as much as possible to allocate a very little amount to gamble and do not chase a bigger winning.

[Pi-network314159]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

It is going to be good for you if you can keep to your promise and minimize the level at which you are going to gamble this Year. promise comes with a lot of sacrifices, you must be able to work very hard to stay focused, not just saying it without fulfilling it. The truth is that spending time in casino and getting addicted is easy but stopping it is difficult, infact you need more work to do when stoping addiction than when getting addicted.

[bitbollo]

I like this argument. Because it explains clearly that gambling, at a certain level, is just a job like any other job.
It become also a stressfull activity because you had to rely only in yourself, and generally... The value of your salary doesn't increase...
Even if you have a profit after a betting session YOU MUST count also hours spent for this profit. this was really profitable? what if you have done ... any other activity?
Of course gambling isn't just "work" or something tedious... there is a lot of fun. this is what we must care and lead our habits...

[Odusko]

Time and money goes hand in hand and that is the main reason why we have some form of unequal ground to separate them both, but as much as we can we should balance the equation to fit into our Major preferences and safe less risky position, like making sure we balance the time we spent on gambling and also the money we use to gamble with having such balance is what guarantees winning at least not losing our in both.

[Cityhunter34]

Gambling is not by force, there's no big deal in gambling because you have 100% right to take a break. There's no need to put yourself into pressure because gambling is a personal decision, once you are engage in something you can decide to stop at the moment and finish whatever thing you are doing before engaging fully in gambling. However, that's why we need to bet with the amount that we can afford to lose because gambling is not a get rich quick scheme it is always a game that luck plays a significant role in determining, so it is only when you go above your limit that you would feel pain.

[Frankolala]

It is being said than done.. Although I don't know how effective your words could be but one thing I know is that, you must always stands by your words affirmatively because without that you can't overrule gambling habits, as it is hard to control when the urges comes especially when it has gotten to addictive stage, it could be hard to total say over what you are doing. Best to do is; Always be cautious of yourself while gambling and also, try as much as possible to allocate a very little amount to gamble and do not chase a bigger winning.

Aiming for bigger win is the problem that most gamblers are facing, they want to win big and use a big amount of money to gamble. When they lose their bet, they feel cheated and start chasing their losses. However, a responsible gambler will always make sure that he does not gamble for profits but for fun. That will make him to be very cautious when gambling so that he does not go beyond his limits.

[White pawn]

When we lose bet, its not as painful as the time wasted, therefore, we should utilize our time very well and take advantage of it in making it worth it, gambling is not a waste of time, regardless of winning or losing, while it is not expected of us to have the mindset of gambling as a source of income, instead, we should take it as fun to do, whether winning or not.

The most expensive thing gambling takes isn’t money,it’s attention,sliced into pieces until days disappear.The real win isn’t stopping at the right time,It’s choosing not to give the time away in the first place.In other words,gamble thoughtfully not lustfully.Because the moment gambling becomes emotional, it stops being entertainment and starts being extraction.

Since you need a structure to gamble thoughtfully,Ask yourself thoughtful questions like ;Why am I doing this?How much time am I willing to give?What am I prepared to lose and walk away from? If you ever catch yourself struggling to manage gambling time, that's a signal already, because healthy gambling doesn't require strict timers, rules and self control;It should demonstrate naturally.So gamble with awareness or don't gamble at All.

[ZeroVinsonN]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

All slot machine enthusiasts experience the same thing as you do - besides losing money, they also spend a lot of time on the game. Each spin takes time - the more spins there are, the more time is spent. Slot players may know the consequences – but they thoroughly enjoy the game, even if they eventually realize that winning depends solely on luck, not skill. For anyone who values ​​their time, slots might not be their favorite game, but games like sports betting could be a better option for them.

I think that anyone who loses a bet has ultimately lost valuable time however small it might be, the point is that time was lost placing that bet but then every other activity we do takes away from our time so it's not exactly exclusive to losing bets alone, everything we do is involved in this, it's just a matter of how much we value what we are doing that we end up not considering the time we spend doing it as being lost, I mean if that bet was won then nobody will say time was lost there.

[AbuBhakar]

I think that anyone who loses a bet has ultimately lost valuable time however small it might be, the point is that time was lost placing that bet but then every other activity we do takes away from our time so it's not exactly exclusive to losing bets alone, everything we do is involved in this, it's just a matter of how much we value what we are doing that we end up not considering the time we spend doing it as being lost, I mean if that bet was won then nobody will say time was lost there.

 I don't think you can call it a loss in the first place you play because you want to have fun and really pass the time. You just entertain yourself by playing. That's why you gamble. The time you spend playing is also the time you enjoyed playing the game. Losing is just part of gambling and your time is not wasted because every hour you play, you are also enjoying it. Winning or losing in the game is a different story because no one really knows when you will win or lose. That's why it's called gambling.

[Marvelockg]

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

One rule that works real good is that you get yourself really busy such that you do not have too much time to spare for excessive gambling be it that you are playing slot or sports betting. during the day, what you should be after should be work, work and work, when you have done all the works of the day, maybe as a reward for the success you had put into the work you have done, you can just set out an amount for gambling if it is necessary. that way, you know that you are just rewarding a productive day that you already have and even if you spend longer time on it, you are already sure that you have attained the goal you have already set for yourself for the day.

[Rockstarguy]

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

This is why it is important to have limits in gambling; it is not just about the money you spend but also your time. Time is very vital, and one thing about time is that when it is gone, you can't get it back. Spending too much time on gambling that you can't afford can lead to regret, especially when the outcome of gambling is not positive.

Many gamblers cannot keep this in mind because they lack discipline, and it has not been considered a way for healthy gambling. Understanding is very important, and for those who lack it, it is very difficult to gamble responsibly and always stick to limits that you can afford to lose.

[Inwestour]

I like this argument. Because it explains clearly that gambling, at a certain level, is just a job like any other job.
It become also a stressfull activity because you had to rely only in yourself, and generally... The value of your salary doesn't increase...
Even if you have a profit after a betting session YOU MUST count also hours spent for this profit. this was really profitable? what if you have done ... any other activity?
Of course gambling isn't just "work" or something tedious... there is a lot of fun. this is what we must care and lead our habits...

This is a very strong argument, and I came to this conclusion a long time ago. At my job, there is an opportunity to take on additional work, and at some point I calculated that even without my main job, if I only take the extra hours I work and compare what I earn during that time, with what I earn or lose in gambling, even just the additional work brings me much more than gambling.

That is why I decided long ago that gambling will remain entertainment for me. At work, I can earn much more, and I do not worry that I will take a loss and end up without a salary for the week. In gambling it is impossible to calculate exactly how much you will earn in a week or a month. There are weeks when you end up with a loss, and if this repeats week after week, I think it can knock anyone off balance. So it is necessary to clearly separate work and gambling.

[Leahized]

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

It is very sad because when we lose money through gambling and also waste time. But we always consider money the most, because we don't look at time. If a gambler has lost money, he must pay attention to the money. And never pay attention to time, as people pay most attention to financial gain. But betting on sports is very easy and does not take much time. And if you do the right analysis, everything will be done on time. But even though slot games have the highest chance of winning money, on the other hand, there is also a high chance of losing money. As far as I know analysis and strategy don't always work here. That's why you should be very careful while playing slot games.

[Dickiy]

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

One rule that works real good is that you get yourself really busy such that you do not have too much time to spare for excessive gambling be it that you are playing slot or sports betting. during the day, what you should be after should be work, work and work, when you have done all the works of the day, maybe as a reward for the success you had put into the work you have done, you can just set out an amount for gambling if it is necessary. that way, you know that you are just rewarding a productive day that you already have and even if you spend longer time on it, you are already sure that you have attained the goal you have already set for yourself for the day.

Exactly, it is a good idea and effective to avoid aggressive actions or excessive approaches to gambling, as you said and I have also proven it myself that occupying yourself with other activities in life such as work or hobbies can minimize excessive gambling, the reason is because our minds will not be too focused on gambling and will always be distracted.
Actually this method is also effective for the process of healing from addiction, although the process is definitely much more difficult but that does not mean it is impossible, because to recover from addiction, we must reduce interest in this activity.

[Zadicar]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

You would be having those kind of thoughts or murmurs at the time that you would be losing all the money you do have on which you would be saying into yourself that you had just that completely waste your precious time and money and wishing or hoping that you didnt gambling in the first place, but if you do able to experience the different thing then you would definitely be that not saying up the same thing but rather you would be continuing to do on what you are doing since you are making money but if the opposite thing do happen then it would be that different. This is why its always been recommended that you should be that wary of the actions that you are taking specially when dealing up with gambling. Use up on the money that you can afford to lose and never think up that you will be that getting rich because of gambling because this is somewhat on the delusional part.

Gamble for fun and entertainment and if you do lose the money that you are intended to spend in gambling. You should be that careful when it comes to sudden impulsive emotions because it will be that the main cause on why people ending up on having that devastation towards their finances.

[summonerrk]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

Slot machines can truly be a time-consuming experience, and this is because each new spin is like a new adventure, potentially leading to a huge treasure. This is why we, as gamblers, experience very intense emotional upheavals. And when everyone starts wondering, "Why waste so much time on slot machines?" they eventually realize they could just set the autospin feature and walk away. But then there wouldn't be the thrill of each spin. It's as if they were handing over their money to the casino and asking for it back based on the odds. But the odds are always on the casino's side. Which means, technically, you'll get less money back. So emotion is an important part of slots—an integral one, I'd say.

[MRY]

I’ve experienced this myself. Gambling has eaten up a lot of my time. Before, I was only focused on sports betting, which honestly doesn’t take much time. You analyze the game, place the bet, then wait for the result. Most of the time I don’t even watch the game because I’m busy with my real job.

Things changed when curiosity kicked in and I started trying other games. I ended up with slots. So many games, so many temptations, especially when you see posts where a small wager hits a huge multiplier. Those lucky screenshots really pull you in.

I got hooked and started playing almost daily. And we all know slots have a huge house edge, so most of the time, you still end up losing. What I realized is that I lost something more valuable than money, my time.

So this year, my promise is simple. I’ll minimize slots and avoid repeating the same mistake again.

You would be having those kind of thoughts or murmurs at the time that you would be losing all the money you do have on which you would be saying into yourself that you had just that completely waste your precious time and money and wishing or hoping that you didnt gambling in the first place, but if you do able to experience the different thing then you would definitely be that not saying up the same thing but rather you would be continuing to do on what you are doing since you are making money but if the opposite thing do happen then it would be that different. This is why its always been recommended that you should be that wary of the actions that you are taking specially when dealing up with gambling. Use up on the money that you can afford to lose and never think up that you will be that getting rich because of gambling because this is somewhat on the delusional part.

Gamble for fun and entertainment and if you do lose the money that you are intended to spend in gambling. You should be that careful when it comes to sudden impulsive emotions because it will be that the main cause on why people ending up on having that devastation towards their finances.

Lack of control over our gambling money will tend to put us in severe situations that will destabilize our psyche and even our existence. I have noted that temporary victories may play into our hands making us lose self control to the height of risking what we cannot afford to lose. According to you, the concept of considering this activity a way of getting rich is a great error. Loss of money can be an important ability that is to be kept all posed without rushing into illogical actions that will harm our future.

[Gaza13]

Why did you change from betting to playing? Most gambler change for entertainment they want to enjoy or take control of their money rather than relying on other teams or just simply betting.
If they value their time and they just want the profit, then they should just continue to bet so that they doesn't really need to watch it, they just need to wait for the result while using their time on other things.

Most likely they are influenced by advertisements and posts on various social media, small bets can get quite significant results, this is what attracts their attention. There, their illusion pattern is indoctrinated to play and feel trapped by images or posts, initially trying a little but the results are not visible, they try again and again with full emotion while in their heads how to stabilize the money that has been lost. This isn't an effect or a waste of time, but rather a desire or greed to gain it all. Of course, everyone, including gamblers, realizes that the outcome is determined by the house's algorithm, and they can do little but wait for the outcome of the game with resignation in many games.