Have you ever felt like you're already due for a win after a long losing streak?

[bubilas]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

But does it really work like that in real life, or are we just fooling ourselves because we dont want to accept that losing can still continue no matter how many times we already lost.

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

If I understand you correctly, this is an example of a gambler who is not acting in a rational manner and is unaware of the phenomenon known as the gambler's fallacy, which suggests that if you have been losing for an extended period, it does not necessarily mean that your next bet will be a winner.
This is why strategies based on the Martingale principle do not work effectively. It is crucial to maintain self-control and adhere to a strict bankroll management approach, as only a disciplined and restrained gambler can achieve success.

[Porfirii]

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I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

I used to feel that way in the past, until I realised that thinking like that makes no logical sense. I don't know where it comes from, but after losing for example 10 times in a row, something tells us that the next try must be different.

Even if I have tried to explain some of my friends that every new game "resets" your luck and that there is no link between the past results and the next one, most of them don't seem to understand it, with answers like "the probability of losing 11 times in a row is practically nil...".

Maybe, if you believe in metaphysical theories, religious superstitions etc. that surpass our understanding you can think that way, but if you get stubborn trying to argue that this can be so according to mathematics is to fail to understand the fundamentals of probability.

[robelneo]

But does it really work like that in real life, or are we just fooling ourselves because we dont want to accept that losing can still continue no matter how many times we already lost.

We need to understand that gambling is a game of uncertainty; we never know when losing ends, and you start winning. And there are times that we enjoy a long streak of winning and we think that it's time for us to regain all that we've lost if we only keep going.

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

I used to have that mindset until I realized that you really can't predict where the streak will end, its better to treat each session different, if you feel  that you're getting impatient its better to take a break and comeback later when you feel good and can accept whatever situation that arises.

[Hewlet]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

It's  not even about your mindset or wether or not you're losing too much. What's important is that you're able to use the right strategy and that your risk management skill is top notch.

The mistake you will make is to assume that your past result has any sense of say in the outcome of your current prediction. It's the same reason why some people think that become they've won on consecutive levels that you're going to always win or that because you've lost that you're going to win as a means of compensating for all your losses.  Your win is just time specific and not a product of past or future games.

[Yorubek]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

It is good to have confidence but it is not right to be overconfident in gambling, a gambler can do research to win in gambling but cannot be confirm of winning, it requires luck. Due to repeated losses in gambling, most gamblers start gambling aggressively, which is not right at all, as a result, the chances of losing money increase manifold. It is very important for a gambler to take time after losing or winning while gambling, as this allows one to control one's emotions and free oneself from gambling addiction, thus reducing the risk of losing additional money.

[qwertyup23]

This is exactly the problem with majority of the gamblers (including myself) experience. Like we always think that there is this hidden “pity” counter that every time we experience a loss, there’s a hidden counter for a win at the end.

Unfortunately, this kind of mindset is dangerous given that it justifies further our gambling habits despite continuous loss. This also gives us the confidence to gamble further thinking that we’re going to hit the win anytime soon.

In order to prevent this from happening, always plan your gambling games. Only allocate a specific budget for the day and once you’ve exhausted that budget or reached your goal, that will be the sign for you to stop.

[348Judah]

Anything can happen when we are gambling and that is where we should not easily give up upon the condition despite what we may be facing, except till we waited after the end of the match before knowing where the concluding aspect of the match is.

It is very common that we see ourselves losing of has become book because of the present condition, which may not be favorable for us to win, that is why we often see that many are gambling with the intention of being confident to win by the end of the match as anything is possible to change before then.

[Findingnemo]

It's just an illusion that we get into, we are due for a win after the losing streak. Technically, each bet starts with the same probability of winning so past and future bets become irrelevant at the moment. It is possible for someone to win all their bets or lose all their bets.

We should not get into that trap that is why most of them are chasing the loss, thinking that one big win can compensate for everything.

Stop spending more money while you are thinking that you are recovering the lost money.

[Grace333]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

But does it really work like that in real life, or are we just fooling ourselves because we dont want to accept that losing can still continue no matter how many times we already lost.

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

Sure I do think of winning and quitting the losing streak after a long while but irrespective of our desires the only thing that should change is, our strategy on winning and not our stake. Most people make the mistake of increasing their stake to attract good luck by make fewer selections but that might not work just like the previous once, I believe change in strategy is the best approach because it has worked for me countless number of times. Though it's not accurate since luck is the factor that determines if you loss or win but it's better than relying on same strategy and expecting something different, same way we approach life challenges we can also apply that in gamble and learn the lesson that follows.

[AmaGold70]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

But does it really work like that in real life, or are we just fooling ourselves because we dont want to accept that losing can still continue no matter how many times we already lost.

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

As we gamble , we are full of anticipation even when we loose. Gamblers are very optimistic, this optimism makes us to continue gambling even after recording frequent loosing streak. Actually, no one is a looser forever. Even though you have experienced long term loosing streak, a day will definitely come when you will be very lucky to win.
I fill the same way too. When I stay a very long time without winning a single bet, I anticipate for a win.
There is a friend of mine who was always gambling on life changing bet, he lost for many seasons, and did not relent, and people tried to discourage him, but he kept playing it . On a very good day, he was able to hit that big win, and his life took a different shape.

[Hispo]

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I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

I has happened to be a few times, but I quickly learnt and understood that thinking in such way is just some kind of delusion or coping mechanism which is developed by us to continue to gamble in hopes of getting some of our losses back.
Statistically, one is set to lose more money than we earn from gambling, that is basically the whole purpose of casinos.

So even though I feel I have lost so many times in a row that my luck will turns in my favor soon, that feeling by itself won't change a single thing during my session.

If one gets used to that kind of magical thinking or delusion, when one is set to lose a lot of money, more than one intended to lose to one's bad luck and the edge of the house.

[rachael9385]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

But does it really work like that in real life, or are we just fooling ourselves because we dont want to accept that losing can still continue no matter how many times we already lost.

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

It is quite funny that some people think that some gamblers think that a win is around the corner just because they have had a long losing streak but none of that actually matters, you can have a losing streak and keep on losing without really seeing any improvements or wins. Winning in gambling is all about luck and not how many winning streaks that you've had.

[aioc]

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

We all have those episodes where whatever we do still leads us to losses, some gamblers think it's normal, but for us it's unusual, and we think that it's time for us to win, so we become impatient.
This is wrong. We have to accept the fact that in gambling, you cannot be sure, even if you employ all the best strategies, there's no guarantee of turning your losses into wins; you just have to wait for the shift, and while waiting, enjoy your session.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I am very old in gambling, at least for more than a decade now, I have been doing it and I'm not expected to still continue fooling myself with some newbies delusions just like the one you are asking. In gambling, the outcome can not be determined by the player and since I already know that, if I'm in  a losing streak and I have already lost a lot of money, I will quit playing and continue later when my mind is settled, I already know even if I thought I'm due to win, my thoughts won't still influence the next outcome except I'm just lucky but it's always better I just take a break.

[Agbamoni]

No one is entitled to winning, nor is anyone entitled to losing. Gamble doesnt work that way. When you gamble, you do your best and leave the rest for luck to come through for you. It may take a long time to win, and sometimes that win may never come.

The reality is, gambling has no fairness. Where your effort has to be rewarded. Here, your effort can amount to nothing. If you like, analyse all night, strategize, do anything you want, but still end up losing.

[KiaKia]

Ask those who have once put themselves in that situation before, feeling like your win is very close, it often becomes a reality let's be serious about this topic.

Most of the times you feel this way it always ends the other way, I have learnt to detach myself from any feelings about gambling that will make me think that I am next on the line to win.

But few times before I have gave up on two online casinos, because I kept losing for too long, weeks down the line, but it doesn't even make a difference after I found another online casino.

[Zlantann]

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

Some gamblers have suffered losing streaks for months. So the idea or perception that consistently loses will ultimately lead to a win is not valid. This might be one of the reasons people gamble more than they can afford to lose. This is because such a mindset leads to the adoption of the martingale betting style.

But you see, gamblers are one of the most hopeful people on the planet. It is the hope that you would win your next bet or the next gambling session that keeps us going. It's not wrong to be optimistic, but it becomes a problem when it is misused or becoming over hopeful.

[Pandorak]

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close.

I think this is something that happens to almost every gambler, this feeling does arise when curiosity grows stronger. Often, our instincts tell us that a losing streak is a sign that a big win is just around the corner. Of course, this is a mistake, because it actually risks increasing your losses even further.

and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

One thing is certain, it only boosts your confidence, but it doesn’t change the final outcome. So i lose more often than i win. These days, i no longer follow that instinct, betting solely on instinct will only lead to worse decisions, so it’s better to stick to your budget, once your budget is gone, it’s best to stop right then and there.

[Moreno233]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Like you rightly said, it is not just a feeling, it is a mindset and the very motivation of every player. If you do not have the feeling or hope that you are due to win, you may not summon the courage to put your money on the line. gambling thrive on hope which is why people continue to place their bet despite the risk of losing the money.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

This is a bad practice since you may never know the exact round or bet you will win. The people who do that are those who find it very hard to accept losses which is inevitable in gambling. Using this method can harm the account balance very fast because of the risk is multiplied. Instead of doing this, it is better to cut down on the bet size or maintain the same amount and not chase losses.

[pawanjain]

I think a lot of gamblers get stuck in that mindset. the more you lose, the more you start believing that a win has to come soon. like it just doesnt feel possible to keep losing forever, so you convince yourself the next bet might finally be the one.

Sometimes that is also when people start doubling their bet after every loss. because in their head, they are already due, and one win could recover everything. it sounds good when you think about it in the middle of a losing streak, especially when frustration is already there and you just want to get your money back.

But does it really work like that in real life, or are we just fooling ourselves because we dont want to accept that losing can still continue no matter how many times we already lost.

I wanna know if others here also think that way sometimes. have you ever felt that after a long losing streak, your win was already getting close. and did that feeling help, or did it just make you lose even more.

In gambling, each bet is different from the other and that makes the losing streak very long sometimes. This does not increase the winning probability for the next bet.
It's so long that if we keep doubling our bet size in each streak then we might lose billions of dollars of money.
In many cases, this doesn't work and we just have to accept the losing streak and keep playing with small amount of money rather than going all in.