Perception, a driving factor for gambling activities

[EluguHcman]

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.

In gambling, our perception drives our actions towards it which includes but are not limited to the examples below:

• People who view gambling as entertainment tends to gamble with limits and have a budget. They tend to see it in the same vein as going to parks, swimming or seeing a movie, More like a recreational object. This is obviously the right perception.
• People who view it as a way of making money tends to treat it as a solution to financial hardship and often throw in everything in it including but not limited to finances and valuable time.
• People who view gambling as risky or harmful tends to avoid it totally and further victimize people currently into it since they think it is only associated with addiction, financial problems, family and societal problems.

Yeah you are right. Same view of personal perceptions is encourages addictions because even those who came to gamble with the perception of being driven to the gambling for entertainment do also have that perception that if they can actually begin to gamble for profits. Maybe from their a different perception will be viewed that of you could actually bet and made some few wins in the current time, you will to treat is as a source of income.

It is also on individuals perceptions that determines what your risk tolerance.

[Josefjix]

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?

You can't change someone perception towards gambling, he ought to change on his own when the time comes or when the negative effects of betting irresponsibly hits him so hard that he gets back and reflect on himself. Everyone knows the right perspective of handling gambling activities, they the same person be advising younger ones to stay vigilant and be responsible with it but the same they isn't practicing what he preaching.

Let it hit hard on them while they change their intuitive voice become more stronger to change and then in reality, they become a changed responsible gambler with good coordination and mindset.

That's how it is.

[Ivystar5]

Perception matters on everything in life and in gambling it seems that it helps people make better decisions but however changing the perception of a gambler is one of the hardest job that be done, if it was simple people who are taking to rehabilitation centers wouldn't have needed that but it is because that changing perception is only simple when we say it but hard when we try it.

[Smartvirus]

What I would ask for, or what I would like them to have, is an option for anonymous VIP users, meaning that their data would be saved without the need for registration or KYC. Of course, this would have a special price because it would be an additional service from the casino It's possible that Something like this could be done; the price for the service wouldn't be Exorbitant, but it's possible.

At a time when such VIPs would be bigger than the government or can guarantee not having them short down or bringing issues to the casino or sportsbook, that might be possible else from the look of it, nothing of that nature would be allowed anytime soon. Regulations on gambling is getting tight and tight by the day as government of various jurisdictions that allows the activity are looking for ways to profit from gambling. KYC would still be required when there is a need but until then, you’ll just gamble responsibly.

[DaNNy001]

We all have different views and opinions about gambling and it is facts that your perception is actually  driving factor for gambling activities...some gamblers might be convinced that they can use gambling as a source of income until they realize that it is impossibl3 achieve..it is hard to change people's perception of gambling, you just need to allow them learn what gambling actually it by themselves

[Darker45]

The problem, however, is that everything could quickly change when you're already in the middle of it.

I myself view gambling as a leisure activity, but I also consider making money as a goal. The possibility of making money is always an integral part of the fun in gambling. Take that away and gambling isn't anymore fun, if it can still be called as such. But the goal of making money isn't necessarily treating it as a solution to financial hardships.

Despite treating it mainly as a source of fun, however, the moment you're drained of money and you're still having so much fun and the adrenaline in you remains high, sometimes you just can't stop yourself from looking for ways to bet more.

[Jody.Drummer]

I think it's not easy to change misconceptions about gambling, especially when we do it for other people. People who view gambling with misconceptions are likely to become addicted, and what is certain is that they will only think about what they want, which is to continue gambling to achieve their desired goal. So even if we tell them that their perception of gambling is wrong, there are several possibilities. First, they may stubbornly stick to their goals. Second, they may not be able to accept our guidance, which could potentially lead to conflict. Third, they may accept it and become aware.

[Text]

I think perception plays a big role especially at the start. I’ve seen this a lot especially here where people are under pressure to earn more, gambling looks like a shortcut at the same time I also understand once someone is already deep into gambling, logic & advice don’t easily work anymore but I think changing perception is often the first step not the final solution so for me you can’t force someone to change their perception but sharing the right perspective can influence those who are still open to learning.

[maydna]

The wrong perceptions makes people wrong treating gambling so that makes them deeper and many becomes addicted to gambling. Their perception will say that gambling is a way to makes money but the truth gambling is just for entertainment and have fun. They can't thinks that because they see some people can wins so they thinks that they can also wins.

If they can views gambling as an entertainment, they will limits the budget and not gambling too often. They realize the dangers of playing gambling continuously so they will avoids that and just gamble occasionally. With a right perception in gambling, we will cautious the danger and will not waste our money.

[Furious 7]

The wrong perceptions makes people wrong treating gambling so that makes them deeper and many becomes addicted to gambling. Their perception will say that gambling is a way to makes money but the truth gambling is just for entertainment and have fun. They can't thinks that because they see some people can wins so they thinks that they can also wins.

If they can views gambling as an entertainment, they will limits the budget and not gambling too often. They realize the dangers of playing gambling continuously so they will avoids that and just gamble occasionally. With a right perception in gambling, we will cautious the danger and will not waste our money.

Yes, that is the perception that happens a lot to people who do gambling, of course, they only see the advantage side that they win gambling is easy to get and sure to get while the chances of losing are much greater, and the reason why they see more on the advantage side is because they think that gambling is one of the fast ways to make money, unfortunately such perceptions tend to make them end up sadly.

Only a small number of people who view gambling or do gambling with the perception of entertainment, because many people who do gambling tend to want to get money quickly, it can be proven from the many cases that occur about people who are addicted to gambling.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

People who view it as a way of making money tends to treat it as a solution to financial hardship and often throw in everything in it including but not limited to finances and valuable time.

It’s not wrong to have that kind of perception. What’s usually wrong is the strategy we use while thinking that way.

While I cannot totally say you're wrong, yet I have a problem with people who view gambling "as a solution to financial hardship". Most of them end up poorer and more frustrated than when they started since that perception alone puts them under more pressure for positive results than supposed if they were not expecting to escape poverty through gambling.

If someone really wants to treat gambling as a way to make a living, then they also need to think the way professionals do. The first step is choosing the right game. Obviously, that shouldn’t include games with a house edge, because you’re never going to win long term there.

A lot of people fail not because their perception is wrong, but because their method is.
They have the right idea in mind, but they start with the wrong approach.

Most professionals I've watched are not poor people, they are made already and with the required skills and capital. That gives them some financial leverage and balance in their thoughts. How would a poor dude living with his mum and running errands to eat think like a professional?

[yixichloro2xx]

Yeah perception somehow plays a huge role. A person tends to avoid damage when they see Gambling as something of Fun and entertainment  and being played with limits. But if someone doesn't see it that way, problem can arise especially when gambling becomes their source of income in which they solely depends on. From there your mentality changes that you won't even reason properly again. It might lead to addiction which often makes some to be very desperate. So gambling should be done with the right sense of mind.
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[Smartprofit]

It seems to me you've set yourself a virtually impossible task! Changing other people's perceptions (their worldview) is no easy task! In my opinion, it's easy to say but difficult to do. 🙋

In my opinion, anything related to people's internal beliefs, their perception of life, and their worldview is very difficult to change. This follows from the fundamental laws of cybernetics. People can be viewed as an integral system (the laws governing the functioning of such systems are the subject of cybernetics). Any integral system has specific stabilizing feedback loops that return the system to its original state (thereby counteracting external influences). Thus, stabilizing feedback loops protect the system from destruction. People also have such stabilizing feedback loops. For example, a person may perceive gambling as a means of earning money, and this will be an integral part of their core internal beliefs. And you most likely won't be able to change them. For a person, your words will be an external influence, threatening the integrity of their psychological system.  

And he will resist this external influence. The system of internal beliefs (the system of perceiving the world) is an incredibly complex network of connections, and it is almost impossible for an outsider to understand why a person has certain internal beliefs in their value system and others are absent.

Overall, in my opinion, there is no point in trying to change others. It is much more productive to change yourself. And if you succeed, you can set an example for others. And it is entirely possible that someone will want to change their own internal beliefs and perception of gambling. And they will succeed!🪇

[Muba20]

The gambler's perception of gambling determines how gambling will affect the gambler. A normal gambler who gambles as a source of income, bets regularly, only thinks about winning in gambling. If he loses in one bet, he quickly takes action for another bet.

If someone thinks of gambling only as entertainment, then he can gamble here whenever he wants. For him, there is no pressure in gambling. There is no pressure to recover his losses, which is why he can enjoy gambling well. Again, if someone thinks of gambling as a platform for spending money or mental pressure, then he may not gamble. It all depends on your attitude towards gambling.

[Yaunfitda]

I'm not really sure if perception is the main driving factor for gambling. On the contrary I don't think it's even exists to the minds of a gambling. I think the best factor that can affect being a gambler is the environment around us. People who are influential, it could be our parents (in my case), your siblings or friends early on when you are growing up, and overall environment, the space that you live. Maybe that neighborhood is that bad that at the early age, you are being suckered into gambling because of that influence around you. For me perception is what is in our mind, but if there are no stimulus like what our mentioned, you don't even think of gambling itself. Regardless if it is for entertainment or you want to win big money.

[Wiwo]

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?

You can't change someone perception towards gambling, he ought to change on his own when the time comes or when the negative effects of betting irresponsibly hits him so hard that he gets back and reflect on himself. Everyone knows the right perspective of handling gambling activities, they the same person be advising younger ones to stay vigilant and be responsible with it but the same they isn't practicing what he preaching.

Let it hit hard on them while they change their intuitive voice become more stronger to change and then in reality, they become a changed responsible gambler with good coordination and mindset.

That's how it is.

The gesture of change is best started from within, what that means is that, anyone who is gambling irresponsibly to change such a person it has to cone from himself being able to willing let go of everything pushing them to gamble excessively,  alot of it negative impact and effects can easily be noticed in the individuals involved.

Everything that has to do with addiction, to end it, you have to push from within and not third-party involvement of any kind, gambling perceptions has to be grown and controlled that is the best approach.

[YOSHIE]

Perception, a driving factor for gambling activities

If you are talking about Perception and gambling, yes I do not dispute what you mentioned, maybe it makes sense.

However, in my view, the perception of someone tending to carry out gambling activities in my opinion is more directed towards a subjective process, both in understanding and seeing the gambling activity, In gambling, each person has a different perception. It should not be equated with various factors and different emotions.

One of them is internal and external factors, in short if it is driven by internal factors, gamblers always have their brains with high hopes, emotions and beliefs, they really hope they can get money and win so they don't care about the money, the time spent, While external is environmental influence, currently if we look at it as a whole, most gamblers' perceptions are internal, caused by the economy.

[Sammye3]

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.

In gambling, the main aim is to make more money from initial stake but that falls under our perception of what gambling is all about. One who does not stop after consecutive losses is not dumb but rather lack the principles of discipline to cultivate self control.

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.

Yes, this is true. Gamblers have a fixed mentality that is difficult to change just by influences or advices as it's a very bad addiction that comes with desperation and chronic expectations but over time, they would move on from that after consecutive trials. At some point, getting a paid job really helps to take one's mind off gambling and focus on the realities of life.

[MainIbem]

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.

I also disagree with your statement to an extent cause there are people who actually gamble to entertain themselves and not basically because of the money or to make wealth like some other gamblers do. Well everyone has their reasons for gambling but the most important thing regardless of whatever reason is to gamble responsibly and avoid addiction. Gambling should never be seen as a source of income since every gambler is trying their luck to get reward, therefore winning is not guaranteed.

[Eternad]

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.

I also disagree with your statement to an extent cause there are people who actually gamble to entertain themselves and not basically because of the money or to make wealth like some other gamblers do. Well everyone has their reasons for gambling but the most important thing regardless of whatever reason is to gamble responsibly and avoid addiction. Gambling should never be seen as a source of income since every gambler is trying their luck to get reward, therefore winning is not guaranteed.

Both of you are correct on your own way of depicting your opinion. He simply just trying to point out that gamblers main aim is to earn profit on each bet which is correct that’s the sole purpose while we gamble and that’s the part of entertainment.

Also your opinion is correct since some gambler literally aim to get profit without the intention of enjoying the game. These are the people that usually place huge amount even though they can’t afford to lose that amount.

There’s truly different type of gamblers purpose on gambling and we all have different definitions of entertainment.