Who are you in gambling (winner or loser)?

[abaeze]

It is impossible for a regular player to say exactly how much money he has lost or won in his life. But those who have gambled very little or as a hobby so far can probably tell exactly how much money they have lost or won.

However, as a regular player, I can say in percentage terms whether my rate is high or low. As such, I have a profit of 40-50 percent if I am not a professional player.

However, since gambling is risky, everyone should play low-risk games with their extra income.

[m2017]

It is impossible for a regular player to say exactly how much money he has lost or won in his life.

That's why it's important to keep track of your gambling expenses and income (or any financial transactions, really) to keep track of your financial flows.

But those who have gambled very little or as a hobby so far can probably tell exactly how much money they have lost or won.

I can't argue with you on this one.

However, as a regular player, I can say in percentage terms whether my rate is high or low. As such, I have a profit of 40-50 percent if I am not a professional player.

What does this mean? You increased your deposit (from all your bets) by 40-50%. Or, 40-50% of your bets were winning. I'm not quite sure. In any case, you're saying you were a winner in gambling (given your constant gambling), right?

However, since gambling is risky, everyone should play low-risk games with their extra income.

Are there any low-risk games in gambling? It seems to me that in any casino, in any gambling game, the risks are roughly the same (and not in the gambler's favor).

Using only extra income? You mean free money, right? But do most gamblers limit themselves to just free money, while simultaneously allowing other businesses (pawn shops, money lending services) to get rich?

[fruktik]

There are two perspectives. The first is that many may hide to avoid being bothered or perhaps to prevent themselves from putting themselves in danger. The other is that some players don't like to boast about what they win; some do, but others are more careful with themselves. This could mean that they are only looking to be seen and gain fame, make friends, or get attention; they may be that type of person.

I had a friend who constantly bragged about his huge winnings at the casino. He talked about how luck was always on his side. And yes, it was for a while. But these victories were followed by a huge disappointment when he lost a huge amount of money in just a few hours. And the end result? He even sold his car to continue gambling. I tried to persuade him to stop and think carefully about it, but he wouldn't listen. He ended up losing all his money and was left with a huge debt.

[nara1892]

So far, I don't know if I've been winning or losing more, but of course, all gamblers want to win more often than they lose. Unfortunately, gambling isn't designed to give gamblers free money; casinos are designed to enrich themselves.

I never check how much I've won or lost; it doesn't really matter to me, because so far, I've only been playing with amounts I'm prepared to lose.

[Rabata]

So far, I don't know if I've been winning or losing more, but of course, all gamblers want to win more often than they lose. Unfortunately, gambling isn't designed to give gamblers free money; casinos are designed to enrich themselves.

I never check how much I've won or lost; it doesn't really matter to me, because so far, I've only been playing with amounts I'm prepared to lose.

I have had some big wins in gambling but those wins were not bigger than my losses. That is why I have to say that my losses are high but still I have a positive attitude towards gambling. I enjoy gambling. I myself know that gambling platforms are arranged in such a way that in the long run only gambling platforms are profitable. However, ordinary gamblers also win there. If you can be among the lucky ones, then you can win. If someone tries to gamble only to win, this platform will never be suitable for him. No one knows when someone will win in gambling. That is why gambling with the preparation of losing feels positive for the gambler.

[Queen uloma]

Are questions like this necessary? I'm pretty sure that 98% of gamblers lose. Even if we hit the jackpot or massive win once or twice, I'm pretty sure we still lose overall.

The belief that 98% of gamblers lose isn't a confirmed figure, but the principle behind it remains valid. Gambling is mathematicially designed in a way that the player lose over time. Every betting platform has what is called a house edge, which simply means that gambling site favour there companies more.
So, even if someone hit big win now, there's still chances of losing everything. The problem most gamblers face is that they don't know when and the right time to stop. That's where the losses come in.

[imthegreat]

So far, I don't know if I've been winning or losing more, but of course, all gamblers want to win more often than they lose. Unfortunately, gambling isn't designed to give gamblers free money; casinos are designed to enrich themselves.

I never check how much I've won or lost; it doesn't really matter to me, because so far, I've only been playing with amounts I'm prepared to lose.

It's possible that this is happy gambling when you stick to the rules and don't go back. And of course, as a result, we all live here and now and we need to follow only forward according to the planned strategy. And this strategy, which includes patterns of behavior and a set of rules in gambling, must be confirmed by experience and morality.
And then you can play without weighing down your conscience. In any case, such a road will not lead to dependence and huge monetary and reputational losses.

[Ishicryptic]

Are questions like this necessary? I'm pretty sure that 98% of gamblers lose. Even if we hit the jackpot or massive win once or twice, I'm pretty sure we still lose overall.

The belief that 98% of gamblers lose isn't a confirmed figure, but the principle behind it remains valid. Gambling is mathematicially designed in a way that the player lose over time. Every betting platform has what is called a house edge, which simply means that gambling site favour there companies more.
So, even if someone hit big win now, there's still chances of losing everything. The problem most gamblers face is that they don't know when and the right time to stop. That's where the losses come in.

The assumption that 98% of gamblers loses in gambling is discouraging but the truth is that most of us lose more than what we win on the long term so as long as you keep gambling for years it is likely that you can lose everything back to the casino. A casino is somebody's business and you don't expect them to be handing down ×10 or ×100 of your stake when you win without recovering their loses, they will all go bankrupt if that were the case. This is why it is good that if you win you should take it, no need to push your luck by trying to gamble with the win because you can lose it. Have a gambling limit in your bankroll and time spent in a casino to cut your loses.

[danadc]

If gamblers start posting their winnings, this can make other gamblers that are not in profit in a long term become bothered and start asking themselves why they are not being fortunate about gambling. This can make emotional gamblers to take action than will affect their gambling career and it is not going to be a good idea at all.

Gambling is luck and skill based depending on the ones we may like playing but many gamblers that don't have enough experience might think thathm for others to be in massive profits, they can also be among them causing panicking of doubling the gambling efforts.

What I'm saying is that we as human beings are a problem for everyone for some, winning is good, but for others it's bad because it awakens envy and ill will As many have thought, they don't rejoice in the triumphs of others. On the other hand, by not publicizing their winnings, the level of toxicity is reduced. But where humanity was more mature, they would share their gains because it's something that can help see the game in a different light.

[nara1892]

So far, I don't know if I've been winning or losing more, but of course, all gamblers want to win more often than they lose. Unfortunately, gambling isn't designed to give gamblers free money; casinos are designed to enrich themselves.

I never check how much I've won or lost; it doesn't really matter to me, because so far, I've only been playing with amounts I'm prepared to lose.

It's possible that this is happy gambling when you stick to the rules and don't go back. And of course, as a result, we all live here and now and we need to follow only forward according to the planned strategy. And this strategy, which includes patterns of behavior and a set of rules in gambling, must be confirmed by experience and morality.
And then you can play without weighing down your conscience. In any case, such a road will not lead to dependence and huge monetary and reputational losses.

Yes, I also always try to remain firm in my planning and approach because I truly realize that if I let my guard down, gambling could ruin a part of my life. Essentially, I always try to keep myself busy so I don't focus too much on gambling and just use it as an alternative way to fill boring time.
As long as we know and are aware of the activity we're actually engaging in, I believe we'll remain safe because risk management will likely continue to be a priority.

[Antotena]

The assumption that 98% of gamblers loses in gambling is discouraging but the truth is that most of us lose more than what we win on the long term so as long as you keep gambling for years it is likely that you can lose everything back to the casino. A casino is somebody's business and you don't expect them to be handing down ×10 or ×100 of your stake when you win without recovering their loses, they will all go bankrupt if that were the case. This is why it is good that if you win you should take it, no need to push your luck by trying to gamble with the win because you can lose it. Have a gambling limit in your bankroll and time spent in a casino to cut your loses.

How do you guys come up with this stats. It's not a denying fact that most of the gamblers loss all their money trying to make money but it's going to wrong to assume almost all is losing. If 98% of people lose money in gambling, I don't think casino will have more customers to play their games because I too will be discourage to bet the next time I have money even if the loss is in a long run. Let's say you are doing it for fun, it will no longer be there.

People make loss in the shory term most of the time, this month alone I have loss more than I didn't imagine due to one or two problems but I bounce back the week of the second leg of the knockouts in the Champions League. I mean we all know that almost the Premier league teams are were not making it out, most people that gamble that day made money, only few and greedy people lose money and it's because they don't know how to gamble or because of their greed.

[cxtreenal]

Are questions like this necessary? I'm pretty sure that 98% of gamblers lose. Even if we hit the jackpot or massive win once or twice, I'm pretty sure we still lose overall.

The belief that 98% of gamblers lose isn't a confirmed figure, but the principle behind it remains valid. Gambling is mathematicially designed in a way that the player lose over time. Every betting platform has what is called a house edge, which simply means that gambling site favour there companies more.
So, even if someone hit big win now, there's still chances of losing everything. The problem most gamblers face is that they don't know when and the right time to stop. That's where the losses come in.

The assumption that 98% of gamblers loses in gambling is discouraging but the truth is that most of us lose more than what we win on the long term so as long as you keep gambling for years it is likely that you can lose everything back to the casino. A casino is somebody's business and you don't expect them to be handing down ×10 or ×100 of your stake when you win without recovering their loses, they will all go bankrupt if that were the case. This is why it is good that if you win you should take it, no need to push your luck by trying to gamble with the win because you can lose it. Have a gambling limit in your bankroll and time spent in a casino to cut your loses.

Your last paragraph is the most important to reduce losses in gambling. If you can allocate a certain amount of time and a certain amount of money it will be possible to reduce the amount of losses for gamblers. Playing in a casino for a long time can lead to a dangerous situation if you cannot maintain control over your gambling because the casino developer will not let you win all the time. Even if you are skilled in the casino and experienced in gambling, you can still lose most of your bets. It is a good plan to enjoy the money after you win or make a habit of buying or investing in some asset.

[junder]

So far, I don't know if I've been winning or losing more, but of course, all gamblers want to win more often than they lose. Unfortunately, gambling isn't designed to give gamblers free money; casinos are designed to enrich themselves.

I never check how much I've won or lost; it doesn't really matter to me, because so far, I've only been playing with amounts I'm prepared to lose.

In my opinion what we experience most often is losing, in fact it seems like everyone who gambles goes through the same thing.

You’re right of course, everyone who gambles wants to win more often but that can’t happen because casinos are in it to make a profit and they make that profit from players who bet their money. Actually, I don’t keep track of or compare how many wins or losses I’ve had, because that’s pointless to me.

However, I agree with you because now I only bet amounts I’m prepared to lose.

[MinMan]

I have been both and I have to tell you it is not really that much difference. I do not gamble on bets that would be life changers, like not multipliers that are 50000x or whatever, so if I win, it's usually double or whatever like that, and when I lose it's the similar, sometimes I do bigger and that is not that much life changing neither.

It means, doesn't matter if I win or lose, I just do it to have fun and I do end up having fun and that's all I care about on the long run. If you wish for more, then you are going to either lose more or win more but it would be likely a loss.

[Doan9269]

I don't need someone to tell me who I am in gambling, because I know my limit and also understand what I can do best, seeing myself as a winner is very important because I am not gambling as a loser even though I don't often wfrom in my bets, but I have the aspiration of being a better version of myself each time I am gambling as I improve in life daily, so it could be something that we can ask ourselves also, if we are a loser or a winner in gambling and the condition that is attached to all or either of these.

[Dareo]

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Most gamblers are neither winners nor losers, but are between, and the ones that are in between, and are molded by the short term effects. The idea of easy money is what is inviting to many people because gambling is simple to perform compared to the normal working life. However, as it is stated, the house always wins, and slowly shifts the balance towards the gamer. Even though someone can enjoy a series of successive victories, it does not last long. This is the reason why I believe gambling should be considered as entertainment rather than a good income generating activity. One should be aware of the risks and control him/herself in order to avoid the fact that the momentary pleasure will turn into the ongoing disappointments.

Yes, many people are in the middle, but in fact it is often a stage of gradually moving towards losses, because small wins keep people going  and losses come later and eat up that balance, I think gambling is dangerous only when we think of it as easy money, everything seems easy in the beginning, but in the long term, the house advantage works. So if it can be kept as just fun or a time pass, and the limit is set in advance then disappointment can be avoided to a large extent.

[impulse709]

Are questions like this necessary? I'm pretty sure that 98% of gamblers lose. Even if we hit the jackpot or massive win once or twice, I'm pretty sure we still lose overall.

The belief that 98% of gamblers lose isn't a confirmed figure, but the principle behind it remains valid. Gambling is mathematicially designed in a way that the player lose over time. Every betting platform has what is called a house edge, which simply means that gambling site favour there companies more.
So, even if someone hit big win now, there's still chances of losing everything. The problem most gamblers face is that they don't know when and the right time to stop. That's where the losses come in.

The assumption that 98% of gamblers loses in gambling is discouraging but the truth is that most of us lose more than what we win on the long term so as long as you keep gambling for years it is likely that you can lose everything back to the casino. A casino is somebody's business and you don't expect them to be handing down ×10 or ×100 of your stake when you win without recovering their loses, they will all go bankrupt if that were the case. This is why it is good that if you win you should take it, no need to push your luck by trying to gamble with the win because you can lose it. Have a gambling limit in your bankroll and time spent in a casino to cut your loses.

Your last paragraph is the most important to reduce losses in gambling. If you can allocate a certain amount of time and a certain amount of money it will be possible to reduce the amount of losses for gamblers. Playing in a casino for a long time can lead to a dangerous situation if you cannot maintain control over your gambling because the casino developer will not let you win all the time. Even if you are skilled in the casino and experienced in gambling, you can still lose most of your bets. It is a good plan to enjoy the money after you win or make a habit of buying or investing in some asset.

At gambling. I consider myself a person who will have good and bad experiences, but in reality. I am a personal who will have more downs than ups in the end. It is clearly argued that it is impossible to make a fortune in the long run because the house always has an advantage over the casino. Even the winnings which lighten our wallets every now and then will be washed away as long as we continue to play without restraint. The lesson that matters the most is the knowledge of when to quit. We can minimize losses by establishing real boundaries of time and money. as well as ensuring winnings as opposed to seeking more, and we can also make gambling a form of entertainment. and nothing more.

[Umulala-alala]

I have been gambling for long now if it was when i started gambling i would have say that i have won more than my loss then i was gambling almost every week if i loss in 3 weeks the 4th week i will win and the amount that i won always covers my previous lost and i will also have enough to stake in the following weeks then predicting clubs to win wasn't as hard as it is now. Since i wasn't keeping record on my win and loss i can't estimate the amount won or lost but because i wasn't staking high the total money i have won in gambling is little more than the money i have lost in gamble.

[tech30338]

I have been gambling for long now if it was when i started gambling i would have say that i have won more than my loss then i was gambling almost every week if i loss in 3 weeks the 4th week i will win and the amount that i won always covers my previous lost and i will also have enough to stake in the following weeks then predicting clubs to win wasn't as hard as it is now. Since i wasn't keeping record on my win and loss i can't estimate the amount won or lost but because i wasn't staking high the total money i have won in gambling is little more than the money i have lost in gamble.

I can't say I'm a loser or a winner but, most of the time i won, but not big since I'm not a big gambler, i always make sure i have money remaining for emergencies, i don't like putting myself in the situation where i can't pull anything in a bank or pocket that is why i don't gamble much.
This has been my habit before until now, i can gamble but i always make sure the I'm in control of the situation even when losing or winning.

[impulse709]

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Though its important to keep record of how one gamble but as you said, its only for those who are interested to know if their winning is more than losing but for those that just gambling without realising how much they have used to gamble, especially if they feel that they have more losses are likely to tell if they are losers or winners but whatever they may be, its right to always exercise responsible gambling and to also keep their emotions in check.

To exercise a responsible gambling is good and it will keep a track record of gamblers in good way, and the only way a gambler can exercise a responsible gambling..

It's when a gambler have a statistics for it gambling and also have a limit and budget of what it suppose to be spending in the gambling, weekly or monthly...

But a situation whereby a gambler doesn't know it's limit and it doesn't have a particular budget in gambling, it will make the gambler not to know what it has spent in gambling weekly or monthly...

Based from my own perspective, keeping records of what you have lost in gambling and what you have won in gambling, such records, will make you to be depressed or it will make you to hate gambling...for me it's not encouraging to be keeping records of what you have lost in gambling....

Actually you dont need up to track but rather make yourself that wary into the actions that you've been currently doing. Make sure that you are just that spending into the amount that you can afford to lose and then thinking up gambling to be that a source of fun and entertainment rather than on thinking to make it as a source of income. In regarding about on the question on where i do belong, then i would say that im on the losing side but its just fine because i had already accepted that i will lose money in gambling because house do always win at the end and this is that heavily relies with luck and thats not shocking.It  all matters about on how oyu would be controlling yourself when it comes to emotion and specially into the money that you are spending because once you do lose up that control and moderation towards gambling specially on spending then this is where shit things do happen and thats something that you do need to be wary about. There's no issue if you do lose as long those amounts are just that totally for the sole purpose on having some leisure.

Personally speaking, I would say that I am more on the losing end as well, although I do not necessarily see anything bad about that anymore. Gambling is set in a manner that puts the house at a disadvantage and thus it is very hard to constantly be a winner. It is more about the way you go about it. I do concur that it is necessary to impose limits and have a budget although you do not necessarily keep a record of every single bet. Meanwhile, I can see why certain individuals do not use records as it can be discouraging. In my case, the trick lies in making gambling just a form of entertainment, I must control myself emotionally and only bet my money on what I can afford to lose.