You are Not Chasing Money You are Chasing a Feeling.

[Makus]

When you understand that gambling is a psychological game you would would find it hard to be tricked as a gambler, everything is designed for the gamblers to make the wrong choice, the only thing that can save you from this is when you get lucky. The illusion of control is one of the things that makes gamblers chase their feelings, they just assume that they can do something that can constantly put them in profit but that feeling is only going to put you in a lot of trouble, because you are chasing a feeling and not even losses or profits  

[Jody.Drummer]

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.

It’s not uncommon for someone with an addiction to lose everything meaning they lose the people around them or their assets and this is a prime example of excessive gambling. It all depends on each of us whether we gamble responsibly or not, right or wrong. Even though the negative consequences are sometimes visible or even felt, it’s quite difficult to address them because the awareness that arises often stops at recognizing the negative effects alone, without the realization needed to fix the problem or try to improve the situation in a proper and appropriate way.

[Pi-network314159]

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.

Forget op, he doesn't know what he's saying, how can a Gambler not Chase money but chasing a feeling? What is the benefit of chasing feeling instead of money? When we all knows that money is the moving force that make people go Gaga including gambling with emotion. Truth be told, people come for the money but to get this money y must be Psychologicaly and emotionally connected and for this things to happen is because they need the Money. As a matter of fact, the only thing in life that makes people take unnecessary risk is money. People say money is not everything but people can't do without money.

[OsaiEmma]

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.

At the end of the day, it's mostly about making money, but these biochemicals makes it addictive that even when you see it is not a profitable venture, instead of quitting, you keep on chasing that illusion. And it is really an unhealthy behavior that need psychological help.

Majority of gamblers first motivation and reason is the illusion that they can make money, before other things as you have mentioned to came to play, so saying you're not chasing money is a bit inaccurate.

[Hazink]

Please let us be realistic here, it is not that easy to just stop gambling after winning some amount of money without having the urge to gamble more, it is not that easy. I have this but sometimes when I find myself in this situation it is always hard for me to withdraw my money and log out because I will want to try again some times and there is chance someone can lose everything by virtual of trying to do this..., but sometimes you can also double the money if you are lucky enough.

Every action comes with a prize. It's not easy, but you have to work on yourself and build yourself up to be able to manage that winning moment properly. I myself still get pushed each time you is winning, but then I have learnt to move more percentage of the money out of the casino before I can continue again so that if the remaining balance is exhausted I don't do another deposit I just close for the day and save my self from losing it all.

[fruktik]

If you have lost feelings in the game, it means that it's no longer fun to you. The best thing to do is to quit gambling and go on a long break. What's the essence of gambling when you don't enjoy it. If you continue, it will lead to more fustration because it shows that you are gambling for profits and not for fun.

Do you know what changed in my mind a while ago? I stopped fooling myself. I explained to myself that there's no such thing as gambling for fun. I came to gamble for profit. And this understanding actually made me feel better. If nothing works out, I know it's just part of the process. Not disappointment, just frustration. Just a rational explanation that this is completely normal and I'm not the one to whom this happens most often.

[aoluain]

My first reaction to this thread was that the OP is wrong, gambling is all about trying to win and make profits.
But the more I read I think it could actually be the case that the fun and excitement playes a role too.

Maybe its the case with a percentage of gamblers that while they start out gambling to make money the
emotions from doing so become addictive - and thats the ones from winning.

I know that with sports betting there is a large portion of gamblers in my country who view gambling and
watching sports an essential combination to maximise the fun and enjoyment of the match. It like they
have added "skin in the game".

[Queen uloma]

Most people think that gambling is just about money, win or lose. But if you check very well, it also concerns the mind and emotions,  which the mind and emotions even controls everything more than the money itself. When a person stake a bet, it’s not only the winning that makes the person to feel happy. Even when his expecting to win, that feeling alone gives joy. That’s why even if a person is losing, they still continue gambling. Which simply means that they’re chasing the feeling not just the money alone. Another problem is that, when a person losses, they will still keep betting because they’re chasing the feeling that one more bet can change everything. Even though logically, each of those games are on its own, the mind doesn’t see it like that. That’s why it create assumptions that a win is due, which can lead to more losses. That belief, that I know how to play and I have the strategy and experience to win, these mindset is deceiving many gamblers. Even in games that are base on luck.
Conclusively, gambling isn’t really about the money. It’s about discipline and self-control. If a person can’t control their emotions, even if they win today, it’s still possible to lose everything tomorrow.

[bakasabo]

If you have lost feelings in the game, it means that it's no longer fun to you. The best thing to do is to quit gambling and go on a long break. What's the essence of gambling when you don't enjoy it. If you continue, it will lead to more fustration because it shows that you are gambling for profits and not for fun.

Do you know what changed in my mind a while ago? I stopped fooling myself. I explained to myself that there's no such thing as gambling for fun. I came to gamble for profit. And this understanding actually made me feel better. If nothing works out, I know it's just part of the process. Not disappointment, just frustration. Just a rational explanation that this is completely normal and I'm not the one to whom this happens most often.

Can you describe why there is no such thing as gambling for fun? There are various ways how people get entertained or what they find entertaining. Some say that fishing is fun, for others it is a boring activity, others find fishing relaxing (for wife it is a waste of money). I think you dont consider gambling as fun, because you are not ready to pay for entertainment, or get used to other, probably more affordable or free forms of entertainment.

[imthegreat]

Most people think that gambling is just about money, win or lose. But if you check very well, it also concerns the mind and emotions,  which the mind and emotions even controls everything more than the money itself. When a person stake a bet, it’s not only the winning that makes the person to feel happy. Even when his expecting to win, that feeling alone gives joy. That’s why even if a person is losing, they still continue gambling. Which simply means that they’re chasing the feeling not just the money alone. Another problem is that, when a person losses, they will still keep betting because they’re chasing the feeling that one more bet can change everything. Even though logically, each of those games are on its own, the mind doesn’t see it like that. That’s why it create assumptions that a win is due, which can lead to more losses. That belief, that I know how to play and I have the strategy and experience to win, these mindset is deceiving many gamblers. Even in games that are base on luck.
Conclusively, gambling isn’t really about the money. It’s about discipline and self-control. If a person can’t control their emotions, even if they win today, it’s still possible to lose everything tomorrow.

It's just that mathematics gives hope to everyone. After all, theoretically, you can bet $10 in slots and catch a multiplier of 350x. You'll have $3,500. And when you bet this amount again, theoretically, you can catch another multiplier of 20x, and you'll have $70,000. Essentially, it's Bitcoin.
And since we're all optimists, especially those who owe money to their friends, lol, we all believe that this scenario I described above will happen to us.
The chances are slim. But are they zero? No.

[Marvelockg]

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.

The feeling is there because there's a chasing after money  and wether you win or you loose, there's always this drive that gives you the impression that you have an high chance of winning if you give it another try. There are other forms of addiction that is majorly triggered by the feeling and pleasure of getting involved in them but with gambling, you're dealing with a combination of different factors which all drives you to trying win by all means. The satisfaction comes when you've feed your emotions and when there's a thought of greater potential in winning, it gets even more complex.

[LastKiss]

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.
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I thought men were very good at controlling their feelings since most men tend to use logic rather than emotion, Am I right? I think it might be because our ego is high so we don’t easily accept logic. That’s why sometimes we keep making excuses to gamble, like this strategy will work, this time will be different or I’ll be more careful this time, etc. Sometimes we’re not honest with ourselves and it leads us to force ourselves to recover what we’ve lost.

[irhact]

I would say that gambling is not a problem if it is for fun but when you think of it as a way to earn money, the problem starts, If you play for fun, you don't feel so bad even if you lose because then the whole thing is a game.  But when someone becomes more serious, then it is no longer just a game. Then people go after that excitement again and again and even if they want to stop they can't, I think this is where gambling becomes dangerous.

The dreams that the casino sells are just too real and too tempting to ignore, you will see them advertising of people winning thousands of dollars with just few dollars that they use in gambling sometimes they say people use cents to win millions and all these stories are what tempt people to keep on gambling, when you are not discipline and you are the type that is easily being influenced then you will keep on chasing the feeling but if you are the type that have everything under control then none of these things the casino are promising will tempt you because you know the reason why you started gambling.

[fortunecrypto]

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.

It has something to do with prior experience; we remember past winnings and patterns that could lead us to more. This could lead gamblers to believe it's possible to beat the house, but they overlook that every bet has a different outcome and set of circumstances.
When money is at stake and the possibility of increasing or making a profit, gamblers will use every available strategy to manifest those winnings.

[xenomorfo]

I thought men were very good at controlling their feelings since most men tend to use logic rather than emotion, Am I right? I think it might be because our ego is high so we don?t easily accept logic. That?s why sometimes we keep making excuses to gamble, like this strategy will work, this time will be different or I?ll be more careful this time, etc. Sometimes we?re not honest with ourselves and it leads us to force ourselves to recover what we?ve lost.

We are generalizing LastKiss a little, it is not a question of sex or race, but of how we grew up as children if we were taught and how they taught us to give voice to our feelings or emotions.
Not to mention that men often cannot give free rein to their feelings, otherwise they would be labeled as weak.
I don't see anything wrong with playing, without exaggerating obviously.

[swogerino]

I thought men were very good at controlling their feelings since most men tend to use logic rather than emotion, Am I right? I think it might be because our ego is high so we don?t easily accept logic. That?s why sometimes we keep making excuses to gamble, like this strategy will work, this time will be different or I?ll be more careful this time, etc. Sometimes we?re not honest with ourselves and it leads us to force ourselves to recover what we?ve lost.

We are generalizing LastKiss a little, it is not a question of sex or race, but of how we grew up as children if we were taught and how they taught us to give voice to our feelings or emotions.
Not to mention that men often cannot give free rein to their feelings, otherwise they would be labeled as weak.
I don't see anything wrong with playing, without exaggerating obviously.

Doesn't dopamine makes you exaggerate though? It shows that even losing players and I have experienced this myself a thousand times that I believe and all losing players in general believe their luck will turn soon until the very last penny. That is because in human DNA, deep in our roots hope is a feeling that dies last like that saying goes. It is difficult, extremely difficult to contain emotions while gambling exactly because of dopamine so in the end we all chase the feeling and not the money, of course money is a motivator and an added bonus, nothing more.

[junder]

The dreams that the casino sells are just too real and too tempting to ignore, you will see them advertising of people winning thousands of dollars with just few dollars that they use in gambling sometimes they say people use cents to win millions and all these stories are what tempt people to keep on gambling, when you are not discipline and you are the type that is easily being influenced then you will keep on chasing the feeling but if you are the type that have everything under control then none of these things the casino are promising will tempt you because you know the reason why you started gambling.

This desire to win is one of the reasons why so many people gamble excessively often to the point where their behavior becomes unhealthy.

With those ads it’s clear that right now there are certainly many ads claiming it’s easy to win and while stories of someone who managed to win big are true, they’re rare because only a few people actually succeed in doing so.

And you’re right if we can’t control ourselves, we might end up chasing that feeling.

[Julien_Olynpic]

We don't always chase dopamine; sometimes we chase adrenaline, and they're different. Dopamine addicts experience joy from the unusual, while adrenaline addicts experience joy from facing danger. Personally, I would say that dopamine is more important to me than adrenaline. Adrenaline is a frequent accompaniment to financial losses in gambling, as it's released during risky play. And risky play is usually the result of poor bankroll management, poor risk management: over-risking, all-in betting, martingale play, and other strange and dangerous behavior.

[Cityhunter34]

If you have lost feelings in the game, it means that it's no longer fun to you. The best thing to do is to quit gambling and go on a long break. What's the essence of gambling when you don't enjoy it. If you continue, it will lead to more fustration because it shows that you are gambling for profits and not for fun.

Do you know what changed in my mind a while ago? I stopped fooling myself. I explained to myself that there's no such thing as gambling for fun. I came to gamble for profit. And this understanding actually made me feel better. If nothing works out, I know it's just part of the process. Not disappointment, just frustration. Just a rational explanation that this is completely normal and I'm not the one to whom this happens most often.

It is absolutely good to have such faith in gambling because you have made it easy to accept any outcome without regretting it. When you are gambling it is very important to know why you are in the game because it is very easy to control yourself and gamble responsibly without getting addicted to gambling because even those gamblers that are not saying the truth still gamble for the profit.

So it's better to gamble with a clear mindset and move on regardless of the game.

[Fredomago]

The dreams that the casino sells are just too real and too tempting to ignore, you will see them advertising of people winning thousands of dollars with just few dollars that they use in gambling sometimes they say people use cents to win millions and all these stories are what tempt people to keep on gambling, when you are not discipline and you are the type that is easily being influenced then you will keep on chasing the feeling but if you are the type that have everything under control then none of these things the casino are promising will tempt you because you know the reason why you started gambling.

This desire to win is one of the reasons why so many people gamble excessively often to the point where their behavior becomes unhealthy.

With those ads it’s clear that right now there are certainly many ads claiming it’s easy to win and while stories of someone who managed to win big are true, they’re rare because only a few people actually succeed in doing so.

And you’re right if we can’t control ourselves, we might end up chasing that feeling.

The very reason why we are seeing lots of ads and the company/casino invested their money to put that ads and bring those influencers to promote the site, it gain attentions and from that attention it create interest and with interest that's the beginning of desire and lust to try their luck and start bringing money and it will bring back the investment of those casino owners and start the flow of money and it will cycle to thier favor.