You are Not Chasing Money You are Chasing a Feeling.

[Patrol69]

If gamblers only gambled after winning, so many people would not have become addicted to gambling and their financial situation would not have reached such a bad level due to addiction. Some gamblers gamble aggressively and they gamble even when they lose and even when they win. Where expectations are everyone's victory, the question may arise as to why gamblers gamble after losing, the reason for this is that as you said, the brain releases the dopamine hormone due to which the brain gives it a signal to gamble more at that time, when in fact the gamblers do not consider the results much. However, if the gambling habit can be changed, that is, if gamblers gamble within a certain level and reduce their expectations for gambling, the brain will give them signals in such a way that gamblers will not gamble aggressively.

More often than not, after a loss, a player resorts to more reckless behavior in order to win back their losses, and feelings of greed haunt them. Such players are more likely to develop gambling addiction; a more disciplined player will be able to stop in time and learn from it.And it's important to remember about the gaming budget. If you play without stops in one session, you can lose your entire salary and also get into debt.

Due to uncontrolled gambling, this is what is happening to most gamblers today, they gamble with high expectations but the results do not come as per their expectations, as a result of which they gamble more aggressively to recover the money they lost in gambling earlier and the results are even more terrible. Being addicted to gambling can be said to be the worst stage for a gambler because at this stage, gamblers cannot actually differentiate between right and wrong decisions, but they only think that gambling is right and the results do not matter to them.

[Itz-prisigold]

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?

All what you said here have some truth in it, because even i personally will not even think of gambling if money was never involved. So this is not something  anyone will dany.

But I believe that the real difference shows up in how a person behaves after they have started gambling. If it was only about the money,  then many gamblers would have just treated it just like a transaction, if a person wins then they should leave and when you lose just accept it and move on. But we all know that is not how it usually happens.  A gambler will win a good amount of money and will still get greedy for more and continue gambling. And when a person lose they will continue chasing losses.  That is the point it will start to look like it's no longer just about the money again.

So I will say that money is actually the entry point,  but that does not really explain the behavior. It usually gets to a point that something else starts driving our decisions which is our emotions,  even if people don't just want to admit it.

[Furious 7]

Most people get into this trap of equating gambling to making money by investing because they are entirely different in terms of risk structures. The fatal misconception in regard to gambling as a means of earning a living makes the gambler ruin his or her economy in the long run. This is a very bad move towards your future. Alter this attitude through achieving excellent financial literacy whereby capital is invested in productive instruments that will add value to the economy.

I see some posts about gambling on this forum and I just laugh. How can someone compare gambling with trading or even investing? Gambling should be compared with buying movie tickets or spending on other forms of entertainment. The funds that should be used for gambling should be an insignificant part of your income. Those who see gambling as a source of income are just giving gamblers a bad name.

That's a bit funny but to be honest it's also a bit annoying because in any case obviously every concept is different regardless of gambling, trading or investing.

In terms of emotions and mentality, maybe the category will look quite similar for trading and gambling but even if we use emotions in trading or gambling, the two cannot be used as a similarity because trading is still trading where it requires various observations in terms of analysis and fundamentals in contrast to gambling even though we use analysis in some bets such as sportsbetting but don't forget the luck factor that can play a role.
There are also those who equate gambling with investment that is even more ridiculous.

[danadc]

Before we take risk, we should have that expectation that we're going to lose. Regardless of how good we are, we have to state it by ourselves that unforeseen events can happen. At most times that the expectation that we're thinking won't happen and very unlikely when we're chasing money. It's best to have your plans set first and do not that it will be always according to what you think. Because this is how risky gambling is, it plays out the bankroll we have and as well as the emotion that we're putting in it. We have to protect ourselves emotionally and financially.

You're right, when we gamble we have to imagine that the worst-case scenario is the safest because if we imagine the best, we'll always be deluded and living in a fantasy world, and that's not the idea. That's why it's better to take money prepared to lose and only gamble that way. To avoid potential losses, it's much better to gamble responsibly; only in this way can you avoid unnecessary expenses.

[IjawMan]

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.

losing can be painful and thinking too much about the loss can cause a loss chasing, all to recover to stop thinking about it. But I have understood that loss of yesterday should not be brought into the present day gambling. Overall, playing with the sum of money that you're free to lose and not get worried about can solve the psychological deception of a near success condition.

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.

This what makes the gambler to out of confidence spend high on staking on a game with big sum of money cause of the feeling of being in control through strategy and skill. The moment a player began to feel that they are in control, that is when they have actually lost control.

[Grace333]

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 you're getting it wrong the feeling that you think we're chasing is generated by a value, because we human like to chase value irrespective of it's status be it on living or non living things and that is why whenever you have something of value people who admire that value  begins to act so nice to you. Sometimes it might feel real that people likes you but the truth is they don't, they only like the value you have and that is why if you lose that value everything would return to its default settings and you'll be ordinary again.

That is same thing that is happening in the case of gamble. The reason people develop emotions is because there is a value attached to gambling and that is money. It feels really easy to get hold of that value yet it's difficult to get and that sort of imbalance is what builds the rage to pursue gambling more just to prove your thoughts right.

[Creeper0]

Both gambling and drugs affect the brain. That is why once you are addicted to gambling and drugs, it is the most difficult thing to quit. Because even if you decide to quit, your brain keeps motivating you in that direction. I am not a regular gambler and I am not a drug addict, those people can answer this better than me. They themselves do not know why they cannot get out of that addiction. However, it is easy for a person who knows how to control his brain, that is, emotions, to get out of any addiction. Emotions are the main driving force behind controlling a person in gambling.

[Leahized]

Both gambling and drugs affect the brain. That is why once you are addicted to gambling and drugs, it is the most difficult thing to quit. Because even if you decide to quit, your brain keeps motivating you in that direction. I am not a regular gambler and I am not a drug addict, those people can answer this better than me. They themselves do not know why they cannot get out of that addiction. However, it is easy for a person who knows how to control his brain, that is, emotions, to get out of any addiction. Emotions are the main driving force behind controlling a person in gambling.

If a gambler can control his emotions, he will never become addicted. Gambling doesn't always affect our brain, the brain is greatly affected when gambling with excessive stress and losing money. I know, we can control ourselves if we want to but as a gambler we think more about money and bring bad situations by our own will. However if a gambler is addicted to gambling,Then he will lose all his money and wealth. And if you are very lucky, you will benefit.

[Fredomago]

I see some posts about gambling on this forum and I just laugh. How can someone compare gambling with trading or even investing? Gambling should be compared with buying movie tickets or spending on other forms of entertainment. The funds that should be used for gambling should be an insignificant part of your income. Those who see gambling as a source of income are just giving gamblers a bad name.

Many people simply think they'll make money gambling, but only true professionals can do that, and there aren't many of them. Almost every player imagines they'll succeed, without putting in much effort. At a certain point, the game begins to affect them so much that, exhausted by losses, they begin to show and reflect their feelings in the game by placing larger bets. Personally, I wouldn't play at all if I wanted to express myself there after a fight with my wife or a setback at work, because that would also be a game built on emotions.

They've been tricked by lust and desire that they can make huge amount of profits of they risk their money into gambling, though similar to what you just said only those pro who can really make some decent amount of winnings but not every game as they also subject in losing as there's no guarantee or any assurance that you will win the advantage or edge that they have against those newcomers, they dont fall to their emotions and they keep whatever the plan and limitations that they set before and after the game whatever the outcome.

[icebar]

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.

Gambling is not just about money. There are gamblers who lose a lot. If they stop gambling, their losses will decrease, but they will not accept it because even if they lose, the joy they get from gambling or the emotions they go through will no longer be there. Gambling is a game where people like to play with their own emotions, not just for money. When people bet on gambling, many people like the feeling that arises in them more than money. Because if a gambler wins at that time, he does not stop his bet but tries to bet more, which is definitely not just for money, but his love is given priority. Again, when a gambler loses, he tries to recover everything through the next bet in the same way. He thinks that the next bet is for him. All his losses will be recovered through that bet. With such a wrong idea, the gambler keeps gambling continuously.

[Humblevirus]

Gambling has been known for many years, and the purpose of almost everyone who gambles is money. So, let us not hide under any shade and say that those who are gambling are not chasing after money but chasing after feelings. If we are chasing after feelings, we should not be gambling, but rather playing games with a friend that do not involve money.Most everyone is gambling because of the money they will win. Despite the fact that we do gamble with the money that we can afford to lose, we are still chasing money, but understanding the risk in gambling is what makes some set of people gamble less. If gambling were not about chasing money but feelings, it would be hard for people to get addicted.

[Mr Reporter]

Both gambling and drugs affect the brain. That is why once you are addicted to gambling and drugs, it is the most difficult thing to quit. Because even if you decide to quit, your brain keeps motivating you in that direction. I am not a regular gambler and I am not a drug addict, those people can answer this better than me. They themselves do not know why they cannot get out of that addiction. However, it is easy for a person who knows how to control his brain, that is, emotions, to get out of any addiction. Emotions are the main driving force behind controlling a person in gambling.

Well if some one is and gambler addition it even that better than having just one person to be combined with the both that really a long there and I have come to say if a preson has to take drugs to gamble then it all over for the preson because it comes with a lot to deal with for just one person to have all this shit going on in their head..and it should be very to get to out from it…

[Judith87403]

You're right, when we gamble we have to imagine that the worst-case scenario is the safest because if we imagine the best, we'll always be deluded and living in a fantasy world, and that's not the idea. That's why it's better to take money prepared to lose and only gamble that way. To avoid potential losses, it's much better to gamble responsibly; only in this way can you avoid unnecessary expenses.

You know what they say, hope for the best but expect the worst. Everyone wanna win in gambling but the reality remains that we can’t always get what we want, in fact as far as gambling is concerned, we are most likely to get the opposite, which is why it’s important to prepare and expect the worst case scenarios, at least this helps us set realistic expectations when we gamble and try not to be too optimistic about winning.

[Mandoy]

You're right, when we gamble we have to imagine that the worst-case scenario is the safest because if we imagine the best, we'll always be deluded and living in a fantasy world, and that's not the idea. That's why it's better to take money prepared to lose and only gamble that way. To avoid potential losses, it's much better to gamble responsibly; only in this way can you avoid unnecessary expenses.

You know what they say, hope for the best but expect the worst. Everyone wanna win in gambling but the reality remains that we can’t always get what we want, in fact as far as gambling is concerned, we are most likely to get the opposite, which is why it’s important to prepare and expect the worst case scenarios, at least this helps us set realistic expectations when we gamble and try not to be too optimistic about winning.

Majority believe that they are pursuing money. yet it is the emotion that makes them feel like they are winning. the hope. rush and thrill that makes them keep going back. This is why your argument of anticipating the worst is reasonable. When you just dream the best. then you become entangled in illusion and lose control. Not only is gambling with money you are willing to lose advice. it is protection. The reality is that we never get any guarantees on the wins. however we can always get a loss. Being realistic will make sure that you remain on track. you do not make decisions based on emotions and that the experience does not become a regrettable one.

[nara1892]

Both gambling and drugs affect the brain. That is why once you are addicted to gambling and drugs, it is the most difficult thing to quit. Because even if you decide to quit, your brain keeps motivating you in that direction. I am not a regular gambler and I am not a drug addict, those people can answer this better than me. They themselves do not know why they cannot get out of that addiction. However, it is easy for a person who knows how to control his brain, that is, emotions, to get out of any addiction. Emotions are the main driving force behind controlling a person in gambling.

Well if some one is and gambler addition it even that better than having just one person to be combined with the both that really a long there and I have come to say if a preson has to take drugs to gamble then it all over for the preson because it comes with a lot to deal with for just one person to have all this shit going on in their head..and it should be very to get to out from it…

Combining drugs and gambling is the perfect combination for completely destroying a life. In fact, even without drugs, a gambler can be extremely uncontrollable in their decision-making. Imagine if they gamble under the influence of drugs, the risks can be enormous, and it can even spread to everyone around them.
But I also agree with you that gambling addiction is very bad, but it's even worse when combined with drugs because of their effects.

[TedMosby]

I agree. I will not talk about the theory here. I’ll use myself as an example. The first time I played a slot game in an online casino was because of my curiosity. What makes many people love it, even though they lose frequently at this game.

Then I tried playing with real money, a small amount from my passive income, thinking that if I lost, the pain would be less.

I played and enjoyed it, not because of the money I won (yeah, like others, I won first, then you know the rest), but because of the visuals and sounds. Seeing matching colorful symbols, followed by the visuals and sound effects, increased my dopamine and created a temporary euphoria. Not to mention when I got stacked multipliers and free rounds. I think I became obsessed with it.

In the end, I lost that game. Then I chose to play in demo mode. It wasn't as exciting as playing with real money, but the fun was still there. So there I concluded that it's really not the money that I chase, but the feeling. Winning money is great, but I am not sure if that’s about the money or the feeling of winning money.

[ZeroVinsonN]

Before we take risk, we should have that expectation that we're going to lose. Regardless of how good we are, we have to state it by ourselves that unforeseen events can happen. At most times that the expectation that we're thinking won't happen and very unlikely when we're chasing money. It's best to have your plans set first and do not that it will be always according to what you think. Because this is how risky gambling is, it plays out the bankroll we have and as well as the emotion that we're putting in it. We have to protect ourselves emotionally and financially.

You're right, when we gamble we have to imagine that the worst-case scenario is the safest because if we imagine the best, we'll always be deluded and living in a fantasy world, and that's not the idea. That's why it's better to take money prepared to lose and only gamble that way. To avoid potential losses, it's much better to gamble responsibly; only in this way can you avoid unnecessary expenses.

Expecting the best while being prepared for the worst, this is the kind of mindset every gambler should have for their own sakes because when you go in with the sole purpose of always coming out on top winning-wise then you are already setting yourself up for disaster and when it hits you end up looking for something/someone else to blame other than yourself, we really should try to prepare ourselves for any outcome, we might not like it but it's something that we have to do.

[Dareo]

Both gambling and drugs affect the brain. That is why once you are addicted to gambling and drugs, it is the most difficult thing to quit. Because even if you decide to quit, your brain keeps motivating you in that direction. I am not a regular gambler and I am not a drug addict, those people can answer this better than me. They themselves do not know why they cannot get out of that addiction. However, it is easy for a person who knows how to control his brain, that is, emotions, to get out of any addiction. Emotions are the main driving force behind controlling a person in gambling.

Actually, it's not just a matter of emotion control. Once it becomes a habit, people realize it's bad but they still do it over and over again, So I think it's not just about having a strong mindset. Sometimes staying away from that thing, avoiding triggers these things work better, Otherwise even if you understand with your head, your hands won't stop that's the real problem.

[davis196]

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.

Gambling isn't about money? Really? Why don't you try to play gambling games without any actual money being involved? Is the emotion the same? Is the feeling of excitement the same? I don't think so. I am playing poker and blackjack without real money on an Android Poker app and the level of excitement is way lower than playing with real money. I actually tend to get really bored when I play poker and blackjack without real money. Feeling of having control? Do you mean the feeling of having control over games, that have a random outcome? I've never really felt any sense of control while I'm gambling. That doesn't mean that I don't have self-control. You don't have any control over the outcome of a gambling game.

[Agbe]

Gambling isn't about money? Really? Why don't you try to play gambling games without any actual money being involved? Is the emotion the same? Is the feeling of excitement the same? I don't think so. I am playing poker and blackjack without real money on an Android Poker app and the level of excitement is way lower than playing with real money. I actually tend to get really bored when I play poker and blackjack without real money. Feeling of having control? Do you mean the feeling of having control over games, that have a random outcome? I've never really felt any sense of control while I'm gambling. That doesn't mean that I don't have self-control. You don't have any control over the outcome of a gambling game.

What Op also don't understand is that the feeling is drive by the money to win. If money is removed from gambling then there will be no casino again and we have to go back Tor the analogue gaming system of free video games to entertain ourselves. Where we download games and play with our devices. At that we only play with feeling because you went to reach the next level of the game but a game where I deposit money to play. Feeling will be an implementation of the money to win.