You are Not Chasing Money You are Chasing a Feeling.

[Junii]

Nah. it's about money, it has always been about money — the more money you stake, the more roller coaster of a ride you are gonna have with emotions. Without money, there is no gambling and I am glad it was very first comment that conveyed the same idea.

Sir this is exactly what i am trying to say as you also mentioned . The more you stake the more intense the emotional roller coaster ride. And that is precisely my point this emotional ride is driven by our brain and psychology. Some members are  saying in the replies that they came to earn money but the research actually shows 70 to 90% lose money. So if people come to win why are 70 to 90% still losing? This shows that on the surface things look one way but deep down the impact is different. As you said the emotional roller coaster intensifies with money but where do these emotions comes from? Obviously it is rooted in our brain and psychology. I know people come here for money but i was trying to go beyond that. I think some people didn’t fully understand what I was trying to say. I do know that money is the focus but if people are coming just to make money why do they keep losing? What im trying to say here is something else what appears on the surface is one thing but deep down it is something entirely different.

[silpersurfer]

See how different it sound. It is not ok to chase money in gambling, but it is not that bad to chase emotions. We repeat things we love to do, we repeat things that brought us happiness and joy. That is ok and nobody judge us for being good emotions addicted. I dont gamble for money, I gamble for emotion (for fun), I return to feel fun again. I think that is what makes me different from addicted gambler.

I think it's just that you're addicted to that emotion that makes you feel good, it's just that you're not impulsive in the gambling that you do, so you stay safe and stick to your stance of keeping your finances well.
Just like someone who drinks alcohol responsibly, they do it to feel good at times, but they don't always overdo it, but under certain circumstances you will.
You are quite addicted but still in a very reasonable state just that you are not impulsive.

[Junii]

You are Not Chasing Money You are Chasing a Feeling.

I don't agree that someone comes into gambling not chasing money but feelings, for me it doesn't make sense, in my judgment there is a connection between the user and money, where every gambling activity refers to a mindset or behavior of financial pursuit, which is called psychology/neuropsychology, this is where a person will release brain dopamine which will give birth to emotions, logic and so on which will trigger the brain's response to money.

In short, if you talk about emotions, of course it is the brain that acts impulsively, the ultimate goal is to achieve instant gratification, with another assumption called the neuropsychology of Money, where each user will give birth to a mechanism for chasing money and will anticipate profits in gambling, not feelings as you say.

I understand your point about dopamine and neuropsychology and i agree that money plays a central role in triggering the brain’s responses. But I think there is a deeper layer here. If we look at life itself it is a constant game of emotions. We buy our dream car feel very happy but after some time that thrill fades and we crave more that was just one example there will be more examples like that if we think. And this is classic hedonic adaptation. Gambling works in a very similar way. Yes the chase is tied to money but it is the emotional roller coaster the thrill of uncertainty the anticipation and even the highs of winning and the lows of losing that keeps people coming back.

[Wakate]

See how different it sound. It is not ok to chase money in gambling, but it is not that bad to chase emotions. We repeat things we love to do, we repeat things that brought us happiness and joy. That is ok and nobody judge us for being good emotions addicted. I dont gamble for money, I gamble for emotion (for fun), I return to feel fun again. I think that is what makes me different from addicted gambler.

I think it's just that you're addicted to that emotion that makes you feel good, it's just that you're not impulsive in the gambling that you do, so you stay safe and stick to your stance of keeping your finances well.
Just like someone who drinks alcohol responsibly, they do it to feel good at times, but they don't always overdo it, but under certain circumstances you will.
You are quite addicted but still in a very reasonable state just that you are not impulsive.

Not chasing money but chasing feeling is the consequences of trying to make money by all means without having the discipline to say no. A lot of gamblers that are bragging that they are making money from gambling are only catching the feelings that can make them to lose more money if they are not careful how they gamble and the urge to make money.

[yhiaali3]

I understand your point about dopamine and neuropsychology and i agree that money plays a central role in triggering the brain’s responses. But I think there is a deeper layer here. If we look at life itself it is a constant game of emotions. We buy our dream car feel very happy but after some time that thrill fades and we crave more that was just one example there will be more examples like that if we think. And this is classic hedonic adaptation. Gambling works in a very similar way. Yes the chase is tied to money but it is the emotional roller coaster the thrill of uncertainty the anticipation and even the highs of winning and the lows of losing that keeps people coming back.

Your point is valid, but it's still primarily linked to money. I mean, all the emotions and tempting pleasures that people desire are connected to acquiring money, and therefore, in my opinion, we can't separate emotions from money because achieving the former is contingent upon the latter.

Deep down, yes, when we seek to acquire money, we are directly seeking to fulfill our desires that can be achieved through money.

[Achalugo BTC]

I think it's just that you're addicted to that emotion that makes you feel good, it's just that you're not impulsive in the gambling that you do, so you stay safe and stick to your stance of keeping your finances well.
Just like someone who drinks alcohol responsibly, they do it to feel good at times, but they don't always overdo it, but under certain circumstances you will.
You are quite addicted but still in a very reasonable state just that you are not impulsive.

Its all about habit, which you are very right, because if one has the ability to control and discipline themselves, they will find it easy to overcome the temptation that will want to lure them into gambling recklessly, which they can control their emotions and not the other around, in which they are aware of the potential harm it will cause to them if they decided to embrace gambling as a way of earning money. Also, having other alternatives to have fun aside from gambling can also reduce or help one not to engage much in gambling.

[Crypto_Timothy]

Well i mean it is known that psychology plays a big role in gambling behavior, just like you said, the way the brain reacts to anticipation and reward can make people keep going even when they are losing, because they are not only chasing money but also the feeling that comes with the possibility of winning. Then you get to the point where people are just stuck in that loop for thinking they can win it back, so they just keep gambling and gambling and of course each time he is still getting that dopamine rush. This is why gambling can become risky if someone doesnt set clear limits at early stages, basically being able to control your behavior can help prevent you from falling into unhealthy patterns.

[rachael9385]

Most people think gambling is about winning or losing money. But if you look deeper it is more about human psychology than money itself. The real driver behind gambling behavior is not profit but emotion.

When someone places a bet the brain releases dopamine. This doesnot just happen when you win it also happens when you anticipate a win. That is why even losing players keep going  because they are chasing the feeling not just the money.

Another key factor is something called loss recovery bias. After a loss the brain pushes you to believe that the next bet will fix everything. Logically every bet is independent. But psychologically it feels like you are due for a win.

Then there is the illusion of control. Many gamblers believe they can influence outcomes through strategies timing or experience  even in games that are purely random. This creates a false sense of skill in situations where luck dominates.

The release of dopamine in the brain is the actual reason why a lot of people chase their losses continuously, this pushes them to keep gambling even when they are throwing everything they have down to the last money in their bank account. A lot of people can't even explain why they can't control their urge to keep gambling, even when they are making profits they still gamble uncontrollably. Gambling addiction in most cases goes beyond chasing profits it's a psychological disorder.

[MorganaX]

You would have almost convinced me in this post if not that I remembered that if money is removed from gambling, myself and many other gamblers will not be in the game.  I know that emotions play a part but the biggest motivation for every gambler I know is the money, even those who claim that they gamble for fun, the money is their motivation. Hence, I'm chasing money using money, I can't imagine using money to gratify emotions, to what end?

Most especially the folks that make the emphasis of them actually playing just for the fun and the reason why I say this is because I have been seen a lot of them. Gambling is only fun when there is the feeling of actually winning some rewards in return wether it's money or anything of value to the gambler.

But you can't change the thought of most persons but am with you on the fact that if you get to remove anything that deals money involvement in gambling they would be so many persons that would find it boring.

[suzanne5223]

Most people think gambling is about winning or losing money. But if you look deeper it is more about human psychology than money itself. The real driver behind gambling behavior is not profit but emotion.

Only naive gamblers will have the impression that gambling is all about winning and losing. Besides, if you check most of the messages i posted about gambling, you'll see that i always mentioned the psychology aspect of gambling, which always determines gamblers behaviour when it comes to gambling, because not managing properly always leads to addiction.
Nevertheless, the emotion you stated was called buzz.

[I_Anime]

Most people think gambling is about winning or losing money. But if you look deeper it is more about human psychology than money itself. The real driver behind gambling behavior is not profit but emotion.

When someone places a bet the brain releases dopamine. This doesnot just happen when you win it also happens when you anticipate a win. That is why even losing players keep going  because they are chasing the feeling not just the money.

Another key factor is something called loss recovery bias. After a loss the brain pushes you to believe that the next bet will fix everything. Logically every bet is independent. But psychologically it feels like you are due for a win.

Then there is the illusion of control. Many gamblers believe they can influence outcomes through strategies timing or experience  even in games that are purely random. This creates a false sense of skill in situations where luck dominates.

Yeah that’s true , the feeling of you winning after countless losses usually felt different and exciting too. That’s why despite the losses some gamblers has made in gambling whenever they experience any slight win there’s this excitement that always come with it , but some are still mainly for the money and funny are trading also give that same feeling that’s most folk tend to compares trading to gambling .

[Porfirii]

You would have almost convinced me in this post if not that I remembered that if money is removed from gambling, myself and many other gamblers will not be in the game.  I know that emotions play a part but the biggest motivation for every gambler I know is the money, even those who claim that they gamble for fun, the money is their motivation. Hence, I'm chasing money using money, I can't imagine using money to gratify emotions, to what end?

Most especially the folks that make the emphasis of them actually playing just for the fun and the reason why I say this is because I have been seen a lot of them. Gambling is only fun when there is the feeling of actually winning some rewards in return wether it's money or anything of value to the gambler.

But you can't change the thought of most persons but am with you on the fact that if you get to remove anything that deals money involvement in gambling they would be so many persons that would find it boring.

You both are right, if there was no money involved in gambling, almost nobody would gamble because it would be too boring. But when we (me included) say that we gamble for fun, it means that we are playing while being aware that the most intelligent mindset is the one who doesn't make winning money the only goal of gambling. Because that's where problems arise. I gamble taking for granted that, unless something improbable happens, I will lose money in the long run. And that's right, because there still is a slight probability to win big one day. So yes, we cannot get money out of the derivative, but we aren't gambling to earn money: we gamble because we value the simple feeling of excitement while we try.

[Joy- maker]

I have come to understand that gambling is very much a psychological game.  gambling is not all about luck or numbers,   it heavily involves how the mind works. Gambling triggers the brain rewards system,  similar to what happens with addiction. The Brain doesn't only release dopamine when you win,  but also when you are close to winning,  making you feel good and want to continue gambling.

[hedgeh0g]

I have come to understand that gambling is very much a psychological game.  gambling is not all about luck or numbers,   it heavily involves how the mind works. Gambling triggers the brain rewards system,  similar to what happens with addiction. The Brain doesn't only release dopamine when you win,  but also when you are close to winning,  making you feel good and want to continue gambling.

It's clear that the game is designed and conceived to make us want to play more and more, so it's crucial to come up with a stop word or a limit that can stop us from playing. Of course, this is very difficult, but it's necessary to try, because if we can't stop, it will likely lead to the collapse of our bankroll. More self-control is crucial, as is understanding our long-term goals; those who don't think about this are like blind kittens. However, players who play for short-term success are also an option, as long as it doesn't harm our wallet too much.

[Somto9Light]

I understand your point about dopamine and neuropsychology and i agree that money plays a central role in triggering the brain’s responses. But I think there is a deeper layer here. If we look at life itself it is a constant game of emotions. We buy our dream car feel very happy but after some time that thrill fades and we crave more that was just one example there will be more examples like that if we think. And this is classic hedonic adaptation. Gambling works in a very similar way. Yes the chase is tied to money but it is the emotional roller coaster the thrill of uncertainty the anticipation and even the highs of winning and the lows of losing that keeps people coming back.

You are right, having the impression to get big money which you don't have to sweat much for it, gives one that idea on how they will build houses with it and how to live their dream lifestyle, which will motivate them to more attention in gambling, which they will keep hoping that they will surely win one day and without having self discipline in them can make them or lead them to gamble recklessly which can lead them into destroying their lives.

[Rockstarguy]

Then there is the illusion of control. Many gamblers believe they can influence outcomes through strategies timing or experience  even in games that are purely random. This creates a false sense of skill in situations where luck dominates.

That's one thing about gambling,  winning can trigger one to gamble more and losing can also do the same, that is why it is impact for gamblers to have the understanding and not fall for it.

When you win in gambling it makes you to feel the amount of the win is not big enough amd triggers you to even gamble more and when it lose it makes one feel you dont deserve a lose and to go after it. If you don't understand it you just fall it irrespective of what your outcomes is in gambling.

[passwordnow]

Then there is the illusion of control. Many gamblers believe they can influence outcomes through strategies timing or experience  even in games that are purely random. This creates a false sense of skill in situations where luck dominates.

That is giving them the sense of encouragement and that's why even the reality is like that that it won't affect the outcome. That illusion is what many gamblers are thinking of having a good timing of what they should do when they gamble. If they have come from the losses, they'll continue to do it and chase for that no matter what is said towards them. And as for the experiences and strategies, they do help actually but it's not always giving the result that we would like to see so, there's still balance in it despite that you're so good at it.

[NurseHub]

Most people think gambling is about winning or losing money. But if you look deeper it is more about human psychology than money itself. The real driver behind gambling behavior is not profit but emotion.

When someone places a bet the brain releases dopamine. This doesnot just happen when you win it also happens when you anticipate a win. That is why even losing players keep going  because they are chasing the feeling not just the money.

Another key factor is something called loss recovery bias. After a loss the brain pushes you to believe that the next bet will fix everything. Logically every bet is independent. But psychologically it feels like you are due for a win.

Then there is the illusion of control. Many gamblers believe they can influence outcomes through strategies timing or experience  even in games that are purely random. This creates a false sense of skill in situations where luck dominates.

‎I do not agree that gambling is more human psychology than the money aspect. Remove money, which is not possible to make up the name "gamble" and see the percentage  of gamblers that stop gambling.

Most times we try to justify the major reasons why we all are gambling by replacing it with feelings. Let's stop pretending or deceiving ourselves, because we all are gambling just to make extra cash outside the normal wages or salaries. The only difference is people gamble differently. While we have addicts, there are people who are gambling but are not addicts. An addict can't be measured by the number of years spent in gambling but by how uncontrolled a gambler has become.‎

[Slow death]

Sir this is exactly what i am trying to say as you also mentioned . The more you stake the more intense the emotional roller coaster ride. And that is precisely my point this emotional ride is driven by our brain and psychology. Some members are  saying in the replies that they came to earn money but the research actually shows 70 to 90% lose money. So if people come to win why are 70 to 90% still losing? This shows that on the surface things look one way but deep down the impact is different. As you said the emotional roller coaster intensifies with money but where do these emotions comes from? Obviously it is rooted in our brain and psychology. I know people come here for money but i was trying to go beyond that. I think some people didn’t fully understand what I was trying to say. I do know that money is the focus but if people are coming just to make money why do they keep losing? What im trying to say here is something else what appears on the surface is one thing but deep down it is something entirely different.

Even when people aren't gambling for money, for example when people are playing football for fun without either team winning money, what we see is that both teams play to win to the point that players from both teams want to fight during the game. This happens because people have difficulty accepting defeat; for some, winning means they were superior, and this makes them want to show off to others.

And for those who lose, it feels humiliating; they think they've become weak and that other people will look at them with disdain. We can see this in gambling; hardly anyone posts when they win $1, but if they win $100,000, they'll post it everywhere because they know that with that, people will acknowledge them as the guy who beat the casino. At the end of the day, people are gambling because they want to beat the house or the casino.

[HelliumZ]

It is a deep truth that gamblers do not participate in gambling just for the sake of money but rather participate in gambling controlled by their emotions. In this case, it has been seen that the rich also participate in gambling and the poor also participate in gambling, that is, in both cases the brain releases dopamine, that is, the brain releases dopamine in both the rich and the poor, as a result, both participate in gambling even if they gain and participate in gambling even if they lose. That is, the only purpose of dopamine is to give the brain a reaction to an action, in which case the brain continues to gamble even if it gains and the brain continues to gamble even if it loses.