Perception, a driving factor for gambling activities

[stadus]

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

I wish it were that easy, because I believe every gambler has some pride. The moment they gamble, they already think they’re responsible enough and ready to bear the risk.

No one can really tell them that what they’re doing is wrong. If they don’t listen to their own family, how much more if it’s coming from a friend, or just some random person who’s concerned about how they handle themselves. If I see someone like that, I usually just keep quiet and hope they don’t end up learning things the hard way as i don't want trouble.

[bitterguy28]

I believe the wrong perceptions of gambling are the root causes of excessive gambling and negative energy from the society towards it.

perception is subjective. it depends on the user's experience towards gambling but sometimes people do not even have a direct experience with gambling but instead their perception is based on other people's experiences so it is natural for others to have negative perception towards gambling especially with how gambling has been represented in media which is always almost negative. it is difficult to change a person's perception if they are so close minded

[danherbias07]

When it comes to other gamblers, I don't want to be one telling them what is right or wrong when it comes to gambling, because we all have different perspectives about it, and I respect that. If he is destroying himself, then I think he should first seek help from his family, relatives, or someone who specialized on that matter. A gambler advising another gambler could also mean chaos because we have different views when it comes to it. What if it just enhances the gambling addiction of the gambler? Then, who is to blame?

It is true that this could be a better world if we all had self-control when it comes to gambling, but I doubt that can happen easily. Emotions will be there, and others seek easy money through gambling. They have their own ways, and we have no idea if it is working for them or not.

[Eternad]

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

I wish it were that easy, because I believe every gambler has some pride. The moment they gamble, they already think they’re responsible enough and ready to bear the risk.

No one can really tell them that what they’re doing is wrong. If they don’t listen to their own family, how much more if it’s coming from a friend, or just some random person who’s concerned about how they handle themselves. If I see someone like that, I usually just keep quiet and hope they don’t end up learning things the hard way as i don't want trouble.

I don’t consider it as pride rather their beliefs. Same with religion on how they want to have faith. Some gamblers have their own reason why they keep gambling on their own way.

Maybe in our personal perspective it’s wrong but for them it’s the right way or the other way around so it’s better not to butt in to someone business especially if they don’t ask for it.

It’s very hard to correct someone that doesn’t want to be corrected because they knew they are right so it’s pointless to argue about them.

[Natalim]

I believe the wrong perceptions of gambling are the root causes of excessive gambling and negative energy from the society towards it.

perception is subjective. it depends on the user's experience towards gambling but sometimes people do not even have a direct experience with gambling but instead their perception is based on other people's experiences so it is natural for others to have negative perception towards gambling especially with how gambling has been represented in media which is always almost negative. it is difficult to change a person's perception if they are so close minded

With the right perception, it usually comes with the right actions. For example, if your perception is that it’s possible to be profitable in gambling, then you’ll look for strategies to make that happen. You won’t just rely on luck, because there’s no consistency in that.

So I guess whatever we’re aiming for, if we’re able to achieve it, then we can call ourselves successful. Even if we’re not winning money, we can still be successful if we enjoy gambling and we’re not getting addicted.

But for gamblers who think of gambling as a way to make money and be consistent, perception alone isn’t enough. It has to be backed by an actual winning record. Otherwise, that perception can lead them into serious trouble, worst case, bankruptcy.

[iBaba]

I believe the wrong perceptions of gambling are the root causes of excessive gambling and negative energy from the society towards it.

perception is subjective. it depends on the user's experience towards gambling but sometimes people do not even have a direct experience with gambling but instead their perception is based on other people's experiences so it is natural for others to have negative perception towards gambling especially with how gambling has been represented in media which is always almost negative. it is difficult to change a person's perception if they are so close minded

You are talking from experience as sone one who understands how people think what they think and form an opinion from it. When it comes to the issue of gambling, like the way people form other opinions, it is either through direct experience or indirect knowledge that is acquired through people's experiences that which is often times not so correct.

When you pick your opinion on the bases of hearsay as well as what others have shared with you and not first one, you will be facing more incorrect assumptions that have been formed by people’, so you cannot single-handedly say that gambling is bad if you have not experienced it yourself however when you do your research and the majority of it is point bad fingers to gambling across all spheres, then it is safe to say that gambling is bad but on the basis of other people’s experience.

[Zlantann]

I believe the wrong perceptions of gambling are the root causes of excessive gambling and negative energy from the society towards it.
What do you think?

You seem to have some fair knowledge about the subject under discussion. My parents portrayed gambling as an immoral behaviour.  This made me have a wrong perception about gambling since I saw it as risky and destructive. They were not wrong since gambling addiction could cause more harm than good. However, I grew up knowing that gambling is neutral; people choose to apply it as they want.

Those who see gambling as a business could go to the extent of borrowing to place bets. However the best approach should be approaching gambling as entertainment that can also bring some profit if one is lucky.

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

Gambling is for adults who can take full responsibility for their actions. You can only advise someone you have a relationship with. An adult should know their limits.

[robelneo]

I believe the wrong perceptions of gambling are the root causes of excessive gambling and negative energy from the society towards it.

That's the fact, but the gamblers' minds are easily twisted when winning keeps coming suddenly, what he once believed in gambling changes, and he becomes obsessed with coming up with a strategy to make a living in gambling. We can't blame them when they are too lucky to win more than they lose.

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

That is, if we are a responsible player, only a responsible player can lead misguided gamblers to tell them the truth about gambling.

[stadus]

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

I wish it were that easy, because I believe every gambler has some pride. The moment they gamble, they already think they’re responsible enough and ready to bear the risk.

No one can really tell them that what they’re doing is wrong. If they don’t listen to their own family, how much more if it’s coming from a friend, or just some random person who’s concerned about how they handle themselves. If I see someone like that, I usually just keep quiet and hope they don’t end up learning things the hard way as i don't want trouble.

I don’t consider it as pride rather their beliefs. Same with religion on how they want to have faith. Some gamblers have their own reason why they keep gambling on their own way.

Maybe in our personal perspective it’s wrong but for them it’s the right way or the other way around so it’s better not to butt in to someone business especially if they don’t ask for it.

It’s very hard to correct someone that doesn’t want to be corrected because they knew they are right so it’s pointless to argue about them.

Belief or pride, whatever you want to call it, I’m just speaking based on how I handle things myself. I have enough pride in what I do that I don’t really listen to gamblers who criticize me. When I make mistakes, I want to learn from them on my own.

I’ve already experienced being addicted in the past, and I was able to fix myself without anyone’s help. So moving forward, even if the journey gets a bit rough, I know I’m still good. I already know the things I shouldn’t do so I don’t fall back into addiction.

[JeffBrad12]

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

What do you think?

Changing someone's perception is almost the same like you're trying to change his habit. There is only 1% chance to be successful out of 99%. When someone is being addicted, and his brain is already damaged caused by it's getting pushed so hard by dopamine.
It can change only if he's willing to do that by stop everything related to the activities that can addicted him.

Even if you argue with him so many times. Believe me, he will abandon you, and never think it's ever happened.

[demonica]

I agree with you, OP. Some gamblers may start gambling with a perception of it as just for entertainment. However, this perception can change drastically depending on the person's experience or journey while gambling. That's why some gamblers may just start gambling casually but ends up being addicted because their perception towards gambling changes, the more they exposed themselves to it.

On the other hand, it would be hard to change someone's perception of gambling since usually they already established that kind of view they have towards gambling. They have experiences first hand so I doubt that they will listen to other gamblers changing their perception since they also have their own experiences.

[Gozie51]

How someone views gambling affects the following:

• How often they gamble.
• The funds allocated to it.
• The timing of engagement and the length of time spent therein.
• Their ability to recognize harm early and act decisively.

All these can matter for a gambler who sees himself as a professional but the question is how many gamblers are professional? For instance, how many gambler will recognise harm early or take decisive step towards averting it?

Most gamblers don't put all those into consideration because they see gambling as luck and they would just try to see if they will be lucky. Again how often someone gambles is going to be considered when they are losing but a gambler who is winning is likely going to throw caution into the wind. These are part of the reason that it is only "professional" gambler that will begin to consider those factors you mentioned. People mind their funds but yet complain of losing.

[coin-investor]

Perception is simply the way something is viewed, more like the opinion held by people about a particular subject depending on how it appears to them.

Perception is nothing if you do not practice what you believe in. If you believe that the money we spend on gambling should be allocated, and we should not gamble with money that you cannot afford to lose, but you are taking a loan to gamble, then what you believe in is useless.
I have seen gamblers doing the opposite of what they believe, and when you ask them, they will tell you that they are tempted and just want to take a chance, or they have found a method to win, so they need big money to implement it.
 

[Kelward]

Perception is the driven factor for engaging in most things that we do and different people will have different perceptions of doing the same thing, likewise in gambling we all have different reasons for choosing to gamble. Although perceptions can change later on in gambling and it can make the gambler to either change strategy or quit. In my own case what attracted me to gambling initially was the perception that I can get rich through it but as time went on and I never got rich through gambling I decided to change my perception. I don't like to waste my time on something that is not giving me desired value and I was left with a choice of either gambling for fun or quit, I choose to gamble for fun with small amounts. I like to win and I also accept loses, no big deal for me.

[rachael9385]

perception can influence how a player gambles and most times even if what they believe works is detrimental to them it's hard to talk them.out of it because they are stuck on that idea that they can get a particular game right using a ssystem. let's take the illusion of control as an example, some gamblers think they can make profit by doing something, this is their perspective and it's hard for someone else to change it

[Slow death]

I disagree op. Most gamblers couldn't care less about any of that stuff since their one and only focus when it comes to gambling is making more and more and more money no matter what.

In my case, I only gamble for fun, which is why I still only put small amounts of money into betting sites. But I've seen some cases; there have been more than 50 suicides in my country due to gambling, particularly the Aviator game. The reports indicate that these are people who took out bank loans to gamble and lost everything, and for that reason chose to commit suicide. This shows how most people are gambling for profit; they want to get rich quick but lose everything.

[Joeboy]

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

Some gambler may be very adamant and as such it may be very difficult to change their perception toward gambling... For instance those folks that perceives gambling as a ticket to financial freedom, are usually the most hardest to convince otherwise. Especially if at that moment they are experiencing more profit than loss in gambling. Those their short term profit usually reinforces their convictions, making them ignorant to any advice whatsoever......To change the perception of a fellow gambler is more of a personal decision of the gambler...Really ehn, no amount of warnings and effort will work if that individual is not ready to change..

[casey15]

True.. I agree with you. Not just about gambling .. it also affect every other thing in life.. fir example, the way you perceive somebody will determine how you react towards the person.. if you think the person is a thief, you will be overly cautious and try to stay alert so that something doesn't go Missing... Same with gambling.. if you think it is bad and it's a waste if time and money, you will run away from it totally but if you see it as a means to escape poverty and financial hardship, you will easily be addicted to it be cause that perception you have of it will make you gamble more and risk higher than you should which makes you lose money in the end

[Davidvictorson]

I believe the wrong perceptions of gambling are the root causes of excessive gambling and negative energy from the society towards it.

So next time you see someone gambling wrongly, you try to change his perception towards it first because if he embraces the right perception, he would be more receptive to responsible gambling practices.

What do you think?

I think you are right but to change a person's perception, they must first agree that they have the incorrect perception and opened to the listening to the perception of others. You can't force it. It must come willingly. This is the same thing with gambling addiction. An addict must first agree that they are indeed struggling with gambling addiction and want to change. If not, whatever sermon you are giving them will fall on deaf ears.

[giammangiato]

I disagree op. Most gamblers couldn't care less about any of that stuff since their one and only focus when it comes to gambling is making more and more and more money no matter what. Some smart ones know when to stop, but the dumb ones don't.

They themselves are the only ones capable of changing their perceptions towards gambling regardless of what anyone tells them at the end of the day.

You've said it well to most players, if I may have my say I'm one of the few who instead considers gambling entertainment, if I then manage to win some money OBVIOUSLY I'm happy, if I don't win I get over it, I consider money dedicated to gambling (FEW) like going to get an aperitif at the bar. My perception is correct and I am certain of this, because I can continue to play (within my imposed limits) without damaging my time, that of my family and without damaging the family economy.