Topic: Gambling and Behavioral Change!!! - page 18. (Read 3435 times)

Yes, Regret is something which can be for positive or negative events but in most cases, it is meant for not achieving anything or doing something that should not have been done, so the loss could be avoided.


That is why i always emphasize that gamblers should be aware of the gambling pros and cons and should be aware that where they can win, they can loss too. Most of the gamblers who regret after gambling are the ones who do not know this fact or in some cases, even if they know the disadvantages of gambling, they do not take it seriously and become overconfident that they cannot lose.

I don’t think regret as an emotion is only felt when someone does something wrong and wishes not to do it anymore later on. Regret can be felt even when you do a good deed and not necessarily a bad or illegal one. You can regret going to a family function because of the events that followed. That doesn’t mean going to the family function is bad.
But I think there shouldn’t be any regrets in gambling as one knowingly makes the decision to partake in gambling knowing fully well the outcome could go either way.

That's why many gamblers encounters lots of problems in their gambling journey. They have the wrong impression and idea about gambling and they go into gambling with such impression. The impression of a gambler about gambling really matters a lot because this what determines the gambler's attitude when gambling.

If you watch those gamblers who believes gambling won't really make them reach and so they'll just gamble, hoping for the best and expecting the worse, you'll see that their attitude towards gambling is totally different and they tend to gamble more responsibly than those who see gambling as a get rich opportunity. My point is that, gambler's should try as much as they can to work on their view and perspective of gambling, even before they start gambling as it will help shape them and protect them during their gambling journey.

I quite understand you very well, and to shed more light on this, there is no one that will be so desperate about gambling if there is nothing causing the desperation. In most cases, it's the money, gamblers would want to make money and also make it very fast, but this only misleads them. It makes them emotional and causes them to lose more even as they repeat the process on a regular basis and the same will continue to be their fate. This is mainly because at times, due to the want of the money, they won't even patiently engage the gambling in the right way but will hurriedly gamble, and you know what the result of that could be. Those who are gambling for the money should write it at the back of their minds that they can never do it without being frustrated and if they are lucky enough to earn big via it, it's just a mere fate working on their side, nothing more.

At least this advice is applicable to many gambling situations, although it's not applicable to all because as we think people can't make money in gambling, some are indeed making this money. This is why I like to be cautious with my advice here as well as not to discourage those who can eventually make money in gambling. However, if you would make money in gambling, I advise you to get to make it in the games that you fully understand. Every gambler must learn and have their prefered gambling section to work with, not just betting anyhow. The one that works best for them, that's what they should focus their efforts on, and who knows, they could get to make their fortunes from it. Mine is in the sportsbook, I only gamble outside it for the fun and it has been very good for me. In all, it's good that gamblers are polite enough with their gambling engagements, they have to be responsible and gamble with their brain rightly and with positive minds, and not with emotion or any aggression that could translate into losing and having nothing to show for the gambling.

In my opinion yes gambling can have some effect on gambler behaviour. Like when a gambler on his bet there will naturally be joy in him, even if it is for a moment. On the other hand, when a gambler loses while gambling, a completely different kind of feeling can be seen inside him. In depends on this kind of things I think obviously gambling can change behaviour of a gambler for a moment. But in case of a addicted gambler it will be more different, As constant gambling losses send him into various depressions, he engages in bad behavior with drugs and his family.

That's right, of course in gambling there will only be two answers at the end of the session between winning and losing, on the other hand is victory good? of course because it's moments like that that you always wait for and as you said it's only natural that people feel happy and happy because they managed to get the victory they always hoped for, but on the other hand you shouldn't get too carried away by such an atmosphere, just think of it as nothing more than a gift for you, because basically and usually someone is very likely to go deeper into gambling when they take victory too seriously and put too much hope and confidence in victory which ends up being addicted.

Not only that, on the other hand, defeat is also very likely to bring a gambler into the addiction phase, usually the scenario that might occur is the feeling of not accepting the defeat they experience which makes them emotional and upset and finally chase defeat for the sake of breaking even, none other than that because of the lack of understanding of gambling at the beginning of their involvement, usually they only see in terms of winning opportunities. On the other hand behavioral changes are quite possible especially when you experience a lot of losses, but I don't think it happens in the long run unless you have personality problems such as easily provoked and temper.

Regular financial assessment as well as making self analysis about our gambling activities is really good way to be on the safer side and overcome the gambling addiction. When we make financial plans we'll know the limits on spending. Regularly trying to stay within our limits will make a change within our gambling activity.

You should really be wary in regarding about winning and losing on which these are the only two things that will really be the main things that you would be able to encounter.
On the time that you do win then its normal that you would really be having that happy feeling or emotions on which it is really that totally opposite when you are really that
experiencing losses on which it would really be just that normal since we do gamble and this is why it would be better that making self realizations and normal approach
should really be needing. Changes in behavior is common but dont make yourself do able to affect other people around you because this is a solid indication
that you do have some temper problems.

unfortunately, most degens don't have that kind of self-control. this is why they got to the degen stage. if you are a player and would want to stay within your limits, then better be do some reality check about your financials. frequent assessment of yourself in front of your games would be a very good activity to check on yourself.

I think regret can still be said to be reasonable, otherwise regret will not be felt if from the beginning they already know and understand about everything in gambling, especially the possibility of risks that are very likely to occur. If indeed they are one of the gamblers who are quite responsible then obviously I think there will be no regrets that are too significant because they already know that defeat will occur more often than victory which may come occasionally.

What type of gambling do you mean by learning strategies so that the percentage of wins is much greater than losses? honestly I don't understand, if you mean sports then maybe it's true because you can increase the chances of winning by learning skills related to understanding what is needed in sports betting, but on the other hand if you say strategies on bets that are purely luck-based I think it doesn't make sense. Basically there is only one thing that can ensure and that can encourage you to really get a win is just luck.

   -   As gamblers, we should always think that we will not win by gambling in the casino, so at least if we win, as others say, it is just a bonus. At least we don't expect anything when we play, right?

That's why it's important for a gambler to have control over our emotions, because if we don't have it, for sure we won't realize that we're doing something that we don't notice is wrong, which a gambler shouldn't do.

We often forget the delicate line between excitement and sadness when we play gambling. Winning makes us happy; its natural. Gamblers often lash out in frustration when losses pile up. Isnt it ironic how rapidly gambling feelings change? You can be on top of the world and in despair in an instant.

This emotional rollercoaster emphasizes gambling self-control. Not how much you win or lose, but how you handle it. Responsible gambling is a mindset, not a buzzword. Gambling is amusement, not life. The ultimate win in gambling is staying calm and not letting wins or losses affect you. How you play your cards is just as important as the cards you're dealt.

The feeling of unacceptability will usually always be a major problem, therefore understanding must always be prioritized in any case, especially in gambling, you or they must really understand what is in gambling, not only leaning on winning but there is something that is likely to make you not okay like losing. The initial stages of involvement should be driven by proper understanding, with that you will be able to maintain your awareness by being a responsible gambler in your gambling involvement.

We cannot deny that it is true that in gambling there is a chance of winning, but you must remember that the percentage of chances of winning is much smaller than losing, this is business for casinos and that is why you often experience losses compared to occasional wins. If you are gambling on pure luck based gambling then I don't think I would advise you too much to improve your skills, because after all the system runs randomly to determine who will win at the end of that session. So it's better to emphasize awareness and set limits firmly so that you don't lose an unexpected amount.

Of course there is always a behavioral effects at everyone gamblers if it is not proven in a displacement then it is one of the facial expressions.
There is always joy in the heart that sometimes not easy enough to hold within and must just have to express it out even til across your endings as long you still holdings your winning. There is said to be tendencies of cheerful giveaway out of excessive excitement but sometimes it depends how much won at when considering if there had been previous lost or not.
But If it was a lost, then everyone becomes a bridge to your progress and then, there is really no called of tolerating and joking around because you are feeling depressed and losts in your gambling. You just have to get pissed on everyone who fails to understand your state of being and wouldn't care if anyone knows about your emotions.
However, there is always that transagression of anger at when lost and that sharing of excitements at when won.
Dependently on the gamblers ability to control its emotions.

I love your strategy because I do the same. I don't bet high to avoid the pain of losing too, somehow it helps to move on the next day.
Just like today, I made a bet for the Golden State Warriors and they are playing badly. Yes, what will happen is you will get mad at the team, the referees but not with their opponent, and when you add the recipe of a bet, the anger is much worse.
My reaction to the mistakes they have made today is way far from just watching the game without a bet so yes, there will be mood swings but I always try to control myself and avoid throwing bad words while my kids are near me.
One sports bet can definitely swing our emotions, especially in crucial parts of it where the game is close and your spreads might not hit. But we have to be careful when kids are around because they might hear bad things that they would mimic later on. It's the worst thing that could happen to a parent.

Gamble knowing the dangers, yet are surprised when the outcome isn't our way. Your narrative nails it. One goal away from victory, fate intervenes. From nearly a winner to just another loser is sudden. It shows how gambling is more about managing hope and expectation than the game itself. Aren't we investing on a dream, not just a team? The big win dream, ecstasy, and what-ifs. Reality hits, often hard. We're moths drawn to the flame despite knowing this. Why? It could be the adrenaline high. Watching the game you bet fuels the fire. This enhances the experience, for better or worse. Your discovery about not watching the game is intriguing. It's a defensive strategy to avoid emotional turmoil. Does it reduce the excitement and suspense of gambling? Perhaps it adds some sanity to a maddeningly unpredictable sport. Choosing how to play the game seems to be the actual gamble

If it's for the love of the game and the team that he's supporting, it's actually easier to get angry with that. While I do believe that anger with gambling loses is different from it.

If I try to stitch them, it seems that there's no difference at all. You become angry because your money loses and the same goes for the team you love and probably able to bet as well.

So, that's gonna be a double kill for you. What you have to do is to try to calm yourself whenever you feel that anger and behavior change because it's gonna give you lots of wrinkles.  

Sometimes I prefer to stake high but it has to be when the chances of loosing is really slim. For instance, in Sports betting, I can just pick just 1 or 2 games that I'm at least 80% to 90% sure that it'll turn out well and then follow up the game with a high stake. But even with my head held up with positive expectations, I still won't be ignorant of he fact that the game could go sideways and I can loose my money, so no matter how high I stake, it'll still be something I can afford to loose, just in case it doesn't go as planned.

So should Incase such a game goes bazaar, I must've been prepared for it, and that way it doesn't have to affect my behavior towards others.

Once you engage yourself in gambling, always note to yourself that you will experiencing winnings and losses because that's how gambling runs, It's not all about winnings so you don't have to regret doing it. If you experiencing losses, much better to learn from it and try to improve your gambling skills if you already have yours.

I think that should not be called regret, you'll only regret if you find what you are doing is wrong and you don't want to do it again. This is gambling, it's expected that we will experience losing and winning, so we have to accept our losses, what we should do is to learn from our mistakes and improve our strategy so we will have more winnings than losses, which is a formula of a profitable gambling.