Can discipline itself make gambling consistently profitable?

[panjul07]

Discipline may help you to manage your gambling activity better but it wont affect the result of any your gambling session.
In other words, discipline cant give you consistent profit because it is even impossible to have consistent profit in gambling unless you are the house.
Anyway I cant agree that discipline can help you to execute decisions because it is your mindset, your self-control is the one that help you to execute decisions.

[Doan9269]

Being disciplined in gambling is not by just saying it, but we have to act it, also, every Gambler should know that this is a normal expectation of those old to be disciplined even as we Gamble, not because of our intention to win a bet, but because we wanted to do things accordingly to maximize every opportunity of having fun with our experience in gambling, an indiscipline Gambler will not perform well in every of his decision-making because there will be mixed priorities even as he gambles.

[Ever-young]

Discipline tilt more towards a gamblers quest to be responsible and not about a gamblers quest to be more profitable. profitability is a function of the degree of expertise in carrying out your prediction

Well not all games’ profitability is dependent on the gambler’s degree of expertise in carrying out their predictions, because a gambler may be the best in delivering sound predictions and analysis but still end up not being profitable in the long term. When we talk about profitability in gambling, we are not actually talking about just winning a few rounds of games or bets, we are talking about being in profits for the longer term, which of course requires luck at the forefront, the discipline and self control.

[livingfree]

Being profitable as a gambler happens only to few. Trust me, even if you're the most disciplined guy, you'll never know when you'll be on a losing streak.

And that's coming to all of us more often than having a winning streak. Stop looking at those times you'll become profitable, let it come if it will and you just enjoy the bets you make.

[Ziskinberg]

Being profitable as a gambler happens only to few. Trust me, even if you're the most disciplined guy, you'll never know when you'll be on a losing streak.

And that's coming to all of us more often than having a winning streak. Stop looking at those times you'll become profitable, let it come if it will and you just enjoy the bets you make.

Discipline is one way to monitor your performance, so you will surely know if you are up or down. It is a broad word depending on how we use it because if you ask me, there are many ways we can apply the word “discipline” in gambling, like the following..

1- discipline in managing your bankroll
2- discipline in knowing when to stop
3- discipline in studying the game before placing a bet
4- discipline to stick with the game plan

etc

[m2017]

"Can discipline itself make gambling consistently profitable?" - Consistent profitability is not what you should expect from gambling.

What i believe is in reality discipline only helps you execute decisions more cleanly but it does not change the odds .

Of course, because your discipline will not change the RTP in any way.

With the passage of time outcomes are still governed by probability and  a house edge.

That same RTP again.

That is why even highly disciplined players can experience long term losses if the math is against them.

Discipline doesn't make gamblers immune to losing.

So discipline matters but only within the limits of what the underlying system actually allows or if we see deeply its like are we managing risk or just managing losses better.  May be i was wrong but this is what i observe .
 
What u all think?

Well, of course, having discipline will be a plus for a gambler, but it will in no way protect against losses.

[Awaklara]

When a gambler applies discipline to their gambling, basically the gambler realizes that winning in gambling is not certain. What is actually being limited and managed is the gambling risk. It doesn't increase the chances of winning, but avoids the possibility of losing more. There's no strategy that makes a gambler win consistently. The best option might be not to gamble at all.

[Finestream]

Discipline will never guarantee consistent profitability but it can help you survive losing streak more sensibly rather than seeing yourself going into desperate bets. The more you are at loss, the more that you'll be needing self-discipline not only to recover, but to maintain a discipline approach in terms of strict bankroll management, refusal to chase losses, betting with logic, not with emotions, and knowing when to stop or walk away from gambling casinos.

However, discipline cannot make you win, but it can help you achieve long term success in gambling. By being successful it does not mean truly profitable, but preventing you from financial wipeouts and not seeing yourself falling into gambling addiction are already considered forms of success.

[Agbe]

Discipline has nothing to with winning or profit making in gambling. As the meaning of the word implies, "discipline", it is only to guide and direct and control your path in gambling. With discipline, you will not do that excessive gambling but you will have a modest gambling proposal. Your profit in gambling depends on your luck.

[adultcrypto]

Self-discipline is not what will make a player consistent in gambling because the very idea of consistency does not hold water in a game of chance. Self-discipline will only help the player manage their resources properly to avoiding losing more than what they are able to endure. I don't try to chase consistency because that is not within my powers, I simply try to get winnings that will be higher than my losses on the long run. This helps me expand my bets and also my expectations to accommodate some losses because they will always happen.

[mirakal]

Since you mentioned the house edge, then obviously the answer to your question is no.

The reason is simple, no one can beat the house consistently or in the long run if they have the house edge, so with that being the reality, the only way to use your discipline is to be a responsible gambler, meaning you do not risk more than you can afford to lose and you stay realistic.

When it is impossible, do not aim for it, because the only possible thing is to be entertained, but of course not profitable.

[batang_bitcoin]

That is why even highly disciplined players can experience long term losses if the math is against them.

We all can experience losing streak and none is exempted from having it.

So discipline matters but only within the limits of what the underlying system actually allows or if we see deeply its like are we managing risk or just managing losses better.  May be i was wrong but this is what i observe .
 
What u all think?

It matters in all aspect when we gamble, in how we manage losses and what you think is okay because that's based on your observation. Remaining consistent as a disciplined gambler these days is hard when we're all fed by our emotions.

[Rockstarguy]

Discipline only protects you from the damage of being addicted to gambling, and it can also prevent you from spending your money unnecessarily. Nothing makes a winning outcome certain; you can still be disciplined in gambling but not be profitable. Being disciplined is one of the characteristics every gambler is expected to have. Some gamblers don't even care about risk; they go after it because, in their minds, whether they are disciplined or not, they still lose, and they prefer to pursue the risk. However, it still pays to be disciplined in gambling because when you are not disciplined, it can affect you financially or even impact your mental state.

[giammangiato]

What u all think?

There have been several discussions about discipline and self-discipline, nothing makes gambling profitable.
Discipline only helps us avoid making mistakes that compromise our economy. It doesn't help us place "winning" bets, it doesn't help us think about the million-dollar gamble, it simply protects ourselves and everything else around us from gambling.
Anyone who proposes a winning game strategy or anything else is just making fun of people. I've had a lot of discussions about this so far, but no one, and I mean no one, has proven to me with facts that discipline makes gambling profitable.

[Cgrexp]

Being disciplined in gambling is not by just saying it, but we have to act it, also, every Gambler should know that this is a normal expectation of those old to be disciplined even as we Gamble, not because of our intention to win a bet, but because we wanted to do things accordingly to maximize every opportunity of having fun with our experience in gambling, an indiscipline Gambler will not perform well in every of his decision-making because there will be mixed priorities even as he gambles.

Time, financial management and control act as discipline in gambling. Because we are not guaranteed to win in gamblin. we make responsible decisions by setting our own limits and adhering to those limits. No matter how much we view gambling as entertainment. it still has the potential for financial loss and addiction. Therefore being disciplined does not mean just making good decisions. We should never reach a point where it negatively affects our personal, family and financial lives. Discipline is the foundation of making good decisions and it is essential in gambling to be aware of the risks and to give top priority to financial and mental well-being.

[michellee]

Discipline makes you stays on the right track so you don't spend too much more than you can afford. But that will not change the odds, you have chances to lose and that will increases if you lose control. If you discipline, you know how long you can playing gambling and stop in time as you realize the risks will be bigger. The house edge will be there and you can't beat the casino but you can avoiding more losses because you can stop in the right time. Yes, discipline matters so you should take care and don't tempting by gambling if you don't want to lose much.

[Sticky Bomb]

Self discipline does not have an effect on the probability and outcome of your bets, and there is no such thing as consistent profitability in gambling.
The main good thing discipline can give you, is the benefit of not getting bankrupt, avoid massive losses, and properly manage your bankroll and personal finances.

Discipline is purely defensive, not offensive.

Well spoken, Discipline allows us to stick with our budget, maintain our bet size and not try to overindulge in gambling. It has nothing to do with our profitability and I agree that discipline is defensive but it is very important in a gambler's life to curb all excesses and reduce the possibility of addiction and big financial loss.

If you want to get more profitable on your gambling journey, you should develop skills that understands the math of gambling better or a good odd analysis.

There is no way you're getting better at game math, for casino games, they are determined by random outcomes, so you can never get any better at randomness. People can get all the better they want at analyzing odds but it doesn't guarantee they would be consistently profitable, you can still perform a good analysis and place your bets, only to meet a very disappointing outcome.

[Cityhunter34]

What i believe is in reality discipline only helps you execute decisions more cleanly but it does not change the odds . If the game has a negative expected value strict rules may reduce impulsive losses  but they do not turn a losing system into a winning one or against the odds. With the passage of time outcomes are still governed by probability and  a house edge. That is why even highly disciplined players can experience long term losses if the math is against them. So discipline matters but only within the limits of what the underlying system actually allows or if we see deeply its like are we managing risk or just managing losses better.  May be i was wrong but this is what i observe .
 
What u all think?

Don't get it twisted. Being disciplined doesn't mean you're smarter than the casino. As long as the house edge is still in charge, nothing else can change the outcome of the game. The game is programmed for the house edge to benefit more than the gamblers. So discipline is just for you to gamble responsibly without getting caught up in the game, not for anything else, because luck still has the final say. Gambling is not a source of income.

We just need to have fun and be entertained with only what we can afford to lose, because there is no guarantee of winnings in gambling.

[Ruttoshi]

Discipline helps to avoid reckless gambling that can lead to addiction which is the worse of all. You can lose your money and get bankrupt that's fine but getting addicted makes you not healthy any more.

Discipline is a virtue and anyone that can build that character in him will be good at controlling himself in whatever, he is doing. It's not about winning but how to stay ong in the game over a long period of time without any negative impact on you.

[livingfree]

Being profitable as a gambler happens only to few. Trust me, even if you're the most disciplined guy, you'll never know when you'll be on a losing streak.

And that's coming to all of us more often than having a winning streak. Stop looking at those times you'll become profitable, let it come if it will and you just enjoy the bets you make.

Discipline is one way to monitor your performance, so you will surely know if you are up or down. It is a broad word depending on how we use it because if you ask me, there are many ways we can apply the word “discipline” in gambling, like the following..

1- discipline in managing your bankroll
2- discipline in knowing when to stop
3- discipline in studying the game before placing a bet
4- discipline to stick with the game plan

etc

It can be applied to all aspect when we gamble.

And it's an important attitude that we need to have.

But the matter of fact is that no matter how disciplined we are, the time of losing will come indefinitely.