Should we keep a strict record of every single win and loss?

[Bitinity]

Every single gambler has their own preferences whether they need to track their gambling funds or not. For me, I do not need to have a strict record of every single win and loss, there is no good reason for me to do it and I think it is complicated thing to do especially if we do gamble frequently. These days, most casinos provide statistic that can be requested by players so players can check their statistic in specific period of time like daily, weekly or monthly. I think it is simpler than keeping a strict record of every single win and loss.

[Akbarkoe]

If you make the casino like a business or a place to look for income it is very important to note that because you need a real income statement in your business to see the future, but if you use gambling as a place to look for fun and or Fill Your Empty time when bored then there is no need to record expenses or winnings you receive, but note the importance you must have a gambling limit every session you play, such as you do 4x in one month and each session for example $200 limit, consciously though when you want to calculate the whole in 10 months can be seen with a count of $800x10 as the cost incurred for your gambling, profit is not going to be a requirement for you to look for because you know you have to pay for your pleasure.

[eisen33]

Every single gambler has their own preferences whether they need to track their gambling funds or not. For me, I do not need to have a strict record of every single win and loss, there is no good reason for me to do it and I think it is complicated thing to do especially if we do gamble frequently. These days, most casinos provide statistic that can be requested by players so players can check their statistic in specific period of time like daily, weekly or monthly. I think it is simpler than keeping a strict record of every single win and loss.

I don't think there's any need to keep track of every single bet, win, and loss. First of all, all of that information is already available in the betting history. Secondly, I just don't see the point of doing it, for me the most important thing is to keep track of my total deposits and withdrawals. That way, I can clearly see whether I'm overall in profit or at a loss, and that's more than enough for me.

[Somegory]

Maybe you should keep records if you are someone who is risking A lot on gambling, where money is been spent records need to be taken so that you can have a total amount you have spent so far.

I have a relative that turned around immediately when they calculated how much they have spent on gambling and it's not even close to how much they have won so far, the amount was so much that they could have run a business with it, this is another good reason to why Keep records is important.

Some people can wake up from their slumber if they calculated how much they have lost in gambling, they can finally accept that they have been doing too much on gambling and they aren't getting anywhere.

[AVE5]

I have used some gambling sites before that I can check all my losses or my profits or both at the same time for a period of time like a year. But I am no more going through it anymore. Since I have been using Stake.com, I do not know if the gambling site have anything like that because I am gambling with little amount of money. I think there was a topic like this recently, but I am not 100% certain.

Keeping gambling records of such a long time is a trap to torment your emotions, I don't find that ideal healthy for myself and perhaps it wouldn't make any positive change to me except I've begin to sense that I'm betting beyond my affordability.
So my historical looses can strive me a disciplinary measure of my gambling habits.
I also know that anyone who sticks to what he can afford to loose wont have the time to look back the hands of time over what they've lost in the past.
Absolutely, gambling with the spare funds would always save you from any future regrets.

[Dunamisx]

What we should ask ourselves is for what purpose should we keep any record of our winnings or losses? It would be even better if we could at least keep a record of the winning games we play, but what about the losses, should we keep them to always remind us of the disappointment we had in them and get more annoyed, or do we have any request that demands us to present any of the two or both together?

[GreatArkansas]

What we should ask ourselves is for what purpose should we keep any record of our winnings or losses? It would be even better if we could at least keep a record of the winning games we play, but what about the losses, should we keep them to always remind us of the disappointment we had in them and get more annoyed, or do we have any request that demands us to present any of the two or both together?

For me, keeping track of losses isn't about reminding yourself of disappointment.
It's just you being honest with yourself because this may help you to decide your next move or decision, rather than trusting your memory all the time. There are different people who have different preferences or the way they remember things.

[Outhue]

The few times that I kept my win records was when I used small amount of money to hit big amount, $600, $1100 using very small money, I had to take the screenshot and it was what I got for few months because I never got lucky like that again, it was like the casino was pissed or something or maybe my luck was just done at the time, I risk too little amount to think about my losses but if my wins are good enough I just have to take screenshots at least as a reminder on days where luck seem too far away.

[Oluwa-btc]

In my opinion, regardless of how it should be more fun, I do think it is wise to keep both your winning and loses.

I literally learned something from my bet slip I placed just the other day,  I can't wait to reapply what I learnt. It feels good to go back and see what I should have predicted when things didn't go my way.
It is not mandatory for everyone. Most people would delete records of failed tickets as for me I don't do that, I try to learn from them.

[Tetu100]

Every single gambler has their own preferences whether they need to track their gambling funds or not. For me, I do not need to have a strict record of every single win and loss, there is no good reason for me to do it and I think it is complicated thing to do especially if we do gamble frequently. These days, most casinos provide statistic that can be requested by players so players can check their statistic in specific period of time like daily, weekly or monthly. I think it is simpler than keeping a strict record of every single win and loss.

That's true, it is some how difficult  to keep records since we can barely track all of our gambling activities. But however, it makes sense if one can be able to be certain on it since it can help us in knowing when we are exceeding limit.

Secondly, what I know that can be easily remembered is when having a significant win and was used to achieve something very tangible like purchasing a car, property or anything that can be easily notice.

[red4slash]

As far as I know this discussion has been discussed here but it seems the answer will remain the same where there will definitely not be many gamblers who do this even though there are still those who will record it.
I am also in a camp that never records in detail about wins and losses but I always try to see how much deposit I make and wd each month because for me it is a little more crucial.

Taking notes in detail is good but sometimes it can also backfire because when the results are not too in line with expectations we can be challenged to make reversals and this can make our ego much bigger when playing gambling.
I prefer to stabilize my deposit every month and see if it is still left or not at the end because of course even though winning is a thing to look forward to but the financial management that we do including in gambling also becomes important so that we can limit ourselves to not be too over in our gambling expenses.

[Sammye3]

When you gamble within your capacity and your wallet is not affected, it becomes less important to track your losses because that would not return what was lost. Not disregarding the essence of tracking losses and winnings though but when a gambler bets what he can afford to lose, there is little or no emotional damage after the loss but just a mere disappointment.

Maybe it could be done on a monthly basis to ascertain how much damage was done or how much winnings was achieved but that shouldn't be the goal. I feel like it gives a certain kind of pressure and one does not get to enjoy the game as one should which denies the purpose of gambling. There should be no major reason for a steady follow-up on losses when wallet is secured.

[TheUltraElite]

I insist on maintaining records on all wins and losses. This is important if you want to keep your gambling habit under a control and not go beyond your budget. This might seem like something one can manage without records but the fact is human memory is not infallible and mistakes will happen more often that we can remember then. Over time this amount will become huge and one will continue thinking where all their money went.

This record is also a good deterrent towards the setting in of the gambling addiction.

[KeenanEl19]

Maybe this depends on the personality of each one, who has a habit of detailing or not or only noting things that he thinks are important. By myself do not do it because I think there is no point in recording the victory or defeat of every bet made although the profit side may be that we can see the amount of loss and profit yanag obtained but I think this does not affect anything.

And for those who detail by noting the losses or profits obtained from the habit of gambling is not bad either, because this is a good behavior but not necessarily also this is done so by ignoring it I think this is not a problem.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Of course it's true; I wouldn't say something that was anything but true.

lol that’s very confident of you. Giving that sometimes you can actually say something that’s not completely true or not true at all, not because your intentions were to do so, but you know that one cannot always be right at all times right? There’ll always be somewhere we would end up missing it at some point. Except you wanna tell me you’re always right

[Junii]

Yeah i think keeping track of your gambling results is a good habit because it gives you a honest picture of what is actually happening. Our memory is naturally attracted towards big wins because they are exciting and gives you a dopamine rush as compared to repeated losses. Many people thinks they are doing well just because they remember a few memorable withdraws but when they calculate every deposit and withdrawal over several months  they realize they are in a net loss. What i am trying to say is tracking results doesn't increase the chances of winning or changes the house edge but it helps a person making safe decisions. If u notice your losses are consistently growing you can reduce your spending or stop before gambling starts affecting your finances.

[bakasabo]

I don't know if this has been talked about here before, but it’s been on my mind for some days now.

​Many times as gamblers, we choose to just flow with the fun and excitement we get from it. By doing that, we don't have to think or worry too much about the losses we incur.

But if we look at it closely, gambling is ultimately an expense. Shouldn't we be keeping a proper record of exactly how much we put into a casino and lose, versus how much we actually make when we win?

I dont keep a strict record of every single bet I place, but I do track all my expenses in app. Whenever I gamble, the amount I have deposited, I put into entertainment category in the app. When I withdraw winning, I put that number into income>bonus category. I only see in and out amounts, and by the end of month check saldo. I do not fill tracking app with very detailed explanation how I spend and get money. Even if I would keep strict record, would that help a lot if I have a wish to play or continue playing? If I can and can allow to spend more, I would play or continue, no matter if my profit/loss indicated that I am in a loss already.

[Dunamisx]

What may be good for you, may not apply to me, this is all about individual differences, some gamblers are good at keeping things even when they don't need them, while some don't even like this a bit because they don't see the relevance of keeping all their gambling records when they will not even make use of them for anything.

[michellee]

That depend on gamblers, if they care with the money, they will write their expenses in gambling and with their win. They will track all of their activity in gambling and keep the record for them and if they see they almost reach the limits, they will reduce or slowing down.

Some gamblers don't uses that way instead deposit money and considering that is the lost money they use. They don't complaint with their losses and knowing that can happens anytime. Their reason to gambling is just have fun and not track their money because they allocate that just for gambling without thinking if that money gone.

[Alex077]

​To add to this, I feel like tracking your stats acts as a massive reality check. Our brains naturally love to remember the massive 100x wins but conveniently "forget" the ten times we reloaded our wallets after a bad run. Plus, since most of us are using crypto here, it is easier to make deposits without thinking too much. ​If you don't track your bankroll, you're basically flying blind.

​How many of you actually keep a notebook record, or use the casino's built in stats tool to track your net profit/loss? Or do you just deposit, play, and prefer not to know the exact numbers for the sake of your peace of mind?

To me, this is one of the most useful habits a gambler can have. Many gamblers think they’re only spending small amounts until they write everything down and see the real numbers. And quite often, the real picture looks very different from what they remember.
This is especially true with crypto casinos, where you can top up your balance in just a couple of minutes. It’s also important to track not just your wins and losses, but the time you spend gambling too. Sometimes a person may end up slightly in profit, but still spend dozens of hours playing. That kind of statistic also helps you look at your gambling more objectively.
I really think that  keeping records doesn’t ruin the fun - it’s a tool for self-control.