You are Not Chasing Money You are Chasing a Feeling.

[Mr_Brilliant$]

This is actually true talk tbh… most gamblers think it is just about making money, not knowing that it is that feeling that keeps pulling them back in..  that small rush when you want to place a bet, or when the game is about to end and you might win… that is what really makes people to keep playing..

even after losses, instead of stopping, the mind will keep saying,  one more, you can recover this and before you know it, they are already deeper than they planned. Gambling has a way to take away logical reason at that point and becomes purely emotional..

[Mr Reporter]

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.

I think for one like that I have actually come to a conclusion of this feeling before and it was more gambling do not usually understand such feelings most time because it even mixed…just as you have made mention it pick me to ask that those online guys who are alway dragging he has a car…which I feel it more of what we are saying there just people like that no matter what you say they feel like that…

[Finestream]

It all boils down to the fact that everything we do, we do it because of our emotions. We are gambling not just to win but also to satisfy the longing of our emotions, that is to make money and satisfy our greed.

We lose not because we are unlucky and irresponsible gamblers, but we are losing because we keep chasing our luck, we keep chasing for money even if we are completely aware that when we enter gambling, there are bigger losses than wins.

And the fact that we still chose to keep gambling and constantly at loss too, that's because we gamble using our emotions, and until we are not seeing satisfaction, we won't stop gambling even if means losses for us.

[JunaidAzizi]

Yeah, that's the truth. The real thing is not the money, it's the thoughts in the mind that are triggering the gambler. You may have seen some users sitting for hours at the slot machine and still being excited. That's because their minds are telling them that the next win is theirs, and in chasing that feeling, they even lose track of time and don't realize how much time they have spent. When they finally do realize, their capital is already gone. So sometimes, you have to understand this psychology to learn how to control it because sometimes the mind is lying to you, and you can't even differentiate between reality and illusion.

[HONDACD125]

I'd say it's a mix of both, the feeling and the hope for money, because if there is no money involved, the feeling won't be the same as it is when you have something at stake that can possibly get you something greater than you have. People play games apart from gambling games as well, but there is no money involved, and when there is no money involved, there is no such feeling. So basically, your feelings and emotions are different when you are gambling, and you feel that way because you are chasing money. So basically, the feeling is attached to the fact that you can win life-changing amounts from what you are doing.

When it comes to chasing losses and the feeling that the next bet might get you everything back is so true. Whenever someone is gambling for profits, they will always have this feeling, because their brain gives them the hope that if they keep gambling, they are surely going to win their money back, and the gambler continues because they know that there is the possibility for that to happen, even though we all know that there is no guarantee for that, just as you said, every bet is individual, and there is no guarantee that if you have lost 15 of your last bets, you are going to win the next one, but people don't get it, or their brain doesn't let them.

[icebar]

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.

Human emotions play a big role in gambling and there is a lot of logic in doing so. When people lose, they usually think that the next bet is an opportunity for them to recover that loss, but when the next bet is missed, they keep trying in the same way. Since no one knows when people's luck will work in gambling, they are very emotional and think that luck is very close to them. That is why they are not interested in missing any opportunity. Usually, in slot or luck-based games, this picture is seen that when you give up, that bet is in your favor and the one you accept is missed. Due to this tendency, gamblers act more emotionally in every bet.

[Davidvictorson]

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.

Always is and always will be. That is the catch the dopamine that is secreted by just the thought of gambling is so strong that it keeps the player go back and if uncontrolled, addiction steps in slowly. It is the mechanism in place when we scroll through social media’s mindlessly and do other “fun”. Aside the intrinsic reward, the extrinsic reward of winning something makes it even stronger. So while we chase the feeling, we also chase the potential rewards which may include money or not.

[MRY]

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.

Always is and always will be. That is the catch the dopamine that is secreted by just the thought of gambling is so strong that it keeps the player go back and if uncontrolled, addiction steps in slowly. It is the mechanism in place when we scroll through social media’s mindlessly and do other “fun”. Aside the intrinsic reward, the extrinsic reward of winning something makes it even stronger. So while we chase the feeling, we also chase the potential rewards which may include money or not.

This dopamine process is extremely forceful and uncontrollable. The desire to revert is triggered with the simple thought of gambling. The latter is the same as the habit of unconsciously scrolling through social media or looking for other minor joys. Such an urge is further enhanced by the intrinsic drive of pleasure, in addition to extrinsic motivations on wealth, such as the potential of a payday. Because of this several individuals proceed to pursue this feeling without knowing that they are gradually losing their control.

[LogitechMouse]

You are Not Chasing Money You are Chasing a Feeling.

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You choose where you spend your money, you chase a feeling... but chasing costs something... money, time, peace of mind, or...

Good luck to all chasers out there!

Or... Why you didn't continue it.

Anyways, we know what you mean, and that's true. Chasing more money could mean more money, OR losing all of your money. It's not only applicable in gambling, but in everyday lives as well. TBH, sometimes being contented with what we have whether it's money or something is the best decision, and that's can also be applied on gambling as well. Unfortunately, most of the gamblers are ending up losing their money because they don't know what is "ENOUGH", and they'll continue to gamble. The only time that they'll stop is when they lost their money.

To those who are still chasing money out there, please learn when to stop if needed. Learn to call it a day if that's what you need. If you lose, stop and don't recover those losses. If you win, stop and gamble again tomorrow.

[Jody.Drummer]

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.

Anything done regularly and under control will not cause a negative impact, including gambling or alcohol, and everything will cause a negative impact if it is done excessively, it is an undeniable fact. Some people will easily do something excessively if they cannot control their emotions when doing it, even though we basically gamble for emotion, pleasure (feelings) but it will still be a disaster if it cannot be controlled.

[viljy]

A small note to the OP's explanation. Gambling is unique in that it contains two inseparable motives - emotions and money. To make the difference clear, smoking has a single motive - emotions (at the beginning of addiction, of course). There are gamblers who treat gambling as a kind of activity for earning money. For them, emotions often fade into the background.

Nevertheless, there are hardly any people who gamble just for the sake of money, or on the contrary, people who claim that they play solely to get emotions. It's all guile. These motives are inseparable. That's why gambling as a hobby is different from mono-addiction. Another difference between gambling is that the resulting addiction is purely psychological in nature, since no substance outside of the game interferes with the metabolism. Accordingly, there is no physical gambling addiction.

[Outhue]

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.

Normally this is how human functions, in almost everything, are you not human?
To chase a dream you have to dream about it first, in your head and mind, that you can do it, the feeling of breaking through any chains to achieve your goals while be in the mind firs, and this have worked a million times for millions of people around the world.

Telling people not to catch a feeling is impossible, they reacted to gambling the right way, that "catching a feeling" is not a bad thing, the problem is what they choose to catch the feeling for, gambling is not something that should drives anybodies goals or dreams, it's a wild west world.

[Cryptmuster]

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 think every player has their own reasons for continuing to gamble, and it's clear to me that most players don't play for profit, as only a few can win at gambling. I think the most common reason is trying to win back lost money, less often it's the thrill of the game. Making a profit is a secondary goal, remaining a priority for the small number of players for whom it remains possible. Sometimes players' reasons may change, but this rarely impacts their ability to win at gambling.

[imthegreat]

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.

In general, most people are strange creatures who want to really feel, but they don't necessarily want to be who they want to be. Many gamblers start feeling lucky after a moderate win. Their brains extrapolate that they will only win and lead a happy life in the future. This guy doesn't analyze why he won; he just enjoys the thoughts and emotions, but he's not focused on repeating the success. To do that, he needs to turn off his emotions and use his brain to understand his strengths and weaknesses. And of course, he should have taken into account that luck was on his side.

[Kelward]

I believe that there is no difference between feelings and money in gambling, feelings is the interest that keeps you in gambling and hoping to win so they are both the same thing. When you're gambling for entertainment it is also the feeling that you want to have fun that keeps you going, you cannot just start to gamble if you don't have a feeling or desire to do so. Feelings on its own cannot happen if something is not driving it so it's either to make money or be entertained for most of us and that feeling is what makes us to always come back another time.

[SuperBitMan]

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.

Anything done regularly and under control will not cause a negative impact, including gambling or alcohol, and everything will cause a negative impact if it is done excessively, it is an undeniable fact. Some people will easily do something excessively if they cannot control their emotions when doing it, even though we basically gamble for emotion, pleasure (feelings) but it will still be a disaster if it cannot be controlled.

Yes when you do something and you are not doing It excessively you can never be addicted and you will not see any negative effect on you but if you are doing something or gambling excessively you will become addicted and you will see some negative effect, as a gambler you must not do it excessively when you do it excessively you become addicted to gambling, and you start doing a lot of things that you are not supposed to do a lot of people that have become addicted to gambling have lost their family some have lost properties and so many other things, but if you’re gambling, and you are not doing it excessively, you will never become addicted, gambling is for fun and should be done for fun alone and not for money making, as a gambler do not think that you can become rich or wealthy through gambling this is one of the things that make people become addicted to gambling.

[asriloni]

I disagreed with it. Gambling is about psychologic, but money is also one of important thing. People wanna double their money with no effort. So gambling is one of best way to do that. Sometimes, someone needs money, then it push his psychologic to gamble his money with the hope he can double it, then use for his urgency needs.

Gambling is basically the way you chasing the money. If you're looking for to waste your emotion, the better you go to the gym. There are so many activities other than gambling to waste your time.

I think you should not be denial if anyone is having intention to make as many money as they can from gambling. Don't lie to yourself bro.

[Junii]

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 definitely agree with u that is what i am saying too this is the mindset i have and it is what i have been trying to explain to people. Maybe I did not break it down enough in the post but the point is sure a lot of people say it is all about the money and yeah money is what brings them in. But once they are in it is not just about the cash there is a whole emotional layer underneath that keeps them hooked.

[Junii]

I disagreed with it. Gambling is about psychologic, but money is also one of important thing. People wanna double their money with no effort. So gambling is one of best way to do that. Sometimes, someone needs money, then it push his psychologic to gamble his money with the hope he can double it, then use for his urgency needs.

Gambling is basically the way you chasing the money. If you're looking for to waste your emotion, the better you go to the gym. There are so many activities other than gambling to waste your time.

I think you should not be denial if anyone is having intention to make as many money as they can from gambling. Don't lie to yourself bro.

I do agree with you that money is a big factor. People come in wanting to double their money without much effort especially when they are in a tough situations. And that will be a  mindset which is real . But when we step back and look at the big picture most people lose in gambling. Sure a few get lucky but historically the vast majority don’t. So even if it seems like a quick fix it is just not a reliable way .

[Fivestar4everMVP]

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 agree with the second and third point but I don't completely agree with the first. To the first point, I would say that we all are not the same, we definitely are been driven by different psychologies because for me, I know that I gamble neither to chase after money or feelings, but to simply have fun. There are times I place bets to win money for sure but that's just it, it's nothing to do with feelings..

I always quit gambling and some times take a long break after losing the amount of money I set aside to spend on gambling, I don't allow my mind trick me into believing that I'm due for a win and thereby go ahead to make a fresh deposit to continue gambling, I don't fall for such tricks cause with the level of experience I have in gambling, I should know better than allowing my mind to deceive me into gambling with funds I had no plan of spending on gambling.