In the same manner that we also keep on going to the movies, attending concerts, visiting carnivals, travelling to other places, and so on even if we know that we're also losing money in the process.
Gambling is a form of entertainment. Just like the others, you have to spend money in order to experience the fun and thrill that you can get out of it. The good thing with gambling is that apart from the experience, you have the chance to actually make money.
But if one is gambling despite not being entertained in order to try making money, that's a pointless undertaking.
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But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
If gambling were a business, I would be termed ''running a losing business''. You really got me laughing with that statement. Though I agree with you. People keep losing, yet they keep coming back for the game.. why? To me, I will say- Addiction, yea. Those who are addicted can't stop. Wether they die in it, they aren't giving up. And secondly, I also think it's the zeal, desire, believe or better still hope to win in next trial. I base on sports gambling, and this second point of mine is the reason I sometimes try it out again and again, because I have high hopes of winning the next time I try.
For me, I don't do sports betting for fun. Because the bet placed keeps me active hoping for a positive result. If I want fun, I simply watch without staking, yea. So for me, in sports betting, addiction and hopes of winning nezt time if we try makes us keep gambling even though we lose at a point.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
Gambling for me personally is more of an escape. As someone who has no interest in entertainment in the outside world, does not like to socialize in the surrounding environment makes me prefer to be active on the internet almost every day and when I find gambling it is more like being given a way to spend time. Although it is true that we spend money in a day, it can be 2-3 times playing. But somehow this has become a routine activity that is difficult to leave. Therefore, gambling for me has become a place to enjoy my free time. 
But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
The reason why most gamblers still keep gambling even though they know they have lost a lot in the long run is because they don't want to accept defeat of failure because since they have already lost a lot of money, they always have the mentality that if they quit it will make them look like cowards. They ain't courageous and resilient to continue till they recover their losses and this habit is common among gamblers. They never resign even when they are losing more than they are gaining. Another thing that also makes most gamblers to continue gambling even when they are experiencing several losses is because some of them want to try if they can win and use the money to attend to a challenge that borders them so much which they feel the only way to get over such situation is through gambling.
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If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
Gambling is already a business regardless that people lose more than they gain, however for those that owns gambling sites gambling offices or the gabling agents, they are making a lot of money from it which is profitable to their gambling business.
But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
it's a great question and one that many gamblers ask themselves at some point. honestly, it all comes down to psychology and the way our brains work.If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
first, there's the thrill. gambling triggers a rush of dopamine, the same chemical our brains release when we experience pleasure or excitement. even if we lose, the anticipation of winning is enough to keep us coming back.
second, there's the "near-miss" effect. when you come close to winning, your brain processes it almost like an actual win. this keeps you motivated to try again, thinking, "next time, i'll get it."
gamblers often think, "i've already spent this much, so i need to keep playing to win it back." this kind of thinking traps us into continuing, even when logic says we should stop.
finally, there's the social and emotional side. gambling is often tied to entertainment, bonding with friends, or simply escaping stress. even if we're losing, the experience itself can feel rewarding.
at the end of the day, gambling isn’t just about money. it’s about the emotions, the hope, and the "what if" that keeps us coming back. recognizing these factors can help us gamble responsibly and understand why we keep playing despite knowing the odds are stacked against us.
Gambling is addictive that’s why we’re still here. But even if we’re losing money, as long as we enjoy the entertainment, it somehow justifies the losses.
Let’s be honest here, most of us are losing. Maybe some don’t track their losses, but deep inside, they know they’re in the negative.
So, let’s just keep enjoying it and we get the entertainment we’re looking for while also helping the gambling industry grow.
Kind of a win-win situation, right? Would you agree?
Let’s be honest here, most of us are losing. Maybe some don’t track their losses, but deep inside, they know they’re in the negative.
So, let’s just keep enjoying it and we get the entertainment we’re looking for while also helping the gambling industry grow.
Kind of a win-win situation, right? Would you agree?
Knowing that you are doing something wrong and continuing to do so can, in my opinion, further aggravate the stress of the gambling addict. Foremost, the mindset of losing money often comes true, probably from understanding the futility of your occupation. Therefore, if you are haunted by such thoughts, you should not play at all, since you do not approve of the understanding that people play gambling for pleasure and entertainment. People need to be distracted from their routine, but if the games affect your wallet, you can find other joys, free ones, that will not accuse you of spending money. Although today's life always lets us know that you always have to pay for pleasure.
If you treat gambling like a business, you’ll just end up disappointed because, in the long run, most gamblers will be in net loss.
I can totally relate to that but I still would consider gambling as an investment, at least not in the traditional sense. Not like running a casino, but more like investing in a bankroll and managing it properly to stay profitable in the long run.
I think it’s possible in sports betting, though. Personally, my main belief is that if others have done it, then it’s not impossible for me either.
If you treat gambling like a business, you’ll just end up disappointed because, in the long run, most gamblers will be in net loss.
But since it’s entertainment, what we spend on gambling shouldn’t be considered an investment but it should already be seen as an expense so we can move on easily when we lose. That should be the mindset, because at the end of the day, the house always has the edge, meaning our chances are naturally lower than theirs.
Maybe if we have the right mindset, gambling even when losing can still be fun. IDK… just a thought.
But since it’s entertainment, what we spend on gambling shouldn’t be considered an investment but it should already be seen as an expense so we can move on easily when we lose. That should be the mindset, because at the end of the day, the house always has the edge, meaning our chances are naturally lower than theirs.
Maybe if we have the right mindset, gambling even when losing can still be fun. IDK… just a thought.
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But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
It’s all about the “CHANCE” on winning big to recover losses or take profit is the reason why most gambler keeps coming back despite there’s a house edge that will surely make us lose in the long run.
We are taking chances on every game and this what makes gambling entertaining. It’s satisfying to end your game in profit after experiencing a roller coaster ride in gambling.
Gambling is more on a thrilling leisure activity that’s why many is hooked on this for of entertainment.
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
overall, the net outcome of the extent of losses to gain for most gamblers is always on the negative but then, the intent is not just about the gains alone but also about other benefit that comes along with the gain. most gamblers don't even sit back to calculated how much they have lost because in most cases, the amount lost is usually more than the amount won but the satisfaction that comes with gambling for fun is what overrides the loss.But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
gambling is not a business and definitely not a responsible way to build wealth, if your plan is to get wealthy through gambling, the odds will be as slim as nothing and you might end up being depressed or addicted at the end. the adrenaline rush that has been built by reason of consistent gambling will always push one back into gambling even though you have decided to quite it for good, this is the reason why it is only best that one only gambles with amount one is willing to let go so regardless of the urge to come back the limit remains constant thereby keeping you in check always.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
Some always come back because of the dopamine they feel alive when they gamble, so its not about losing and winning but the feeling of excitement that makes them come alive.
But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
It sounds far-fetched but indeed I also feel the same way where defeat will definitely get me but I still try to do it for the reason that I am happy with it. maybe it will sound ridiculous because we definitely know we will lose but still say it's fun to do it but that's how I feel now for now because I am quite happy with what to do it even though it only focuses on betting on soccer but I feel that there is something that is felt in myself because indeed the pleasure cannot be described even though in the end not a few bets I did also failed. At the moment I still continue to gamble in several matches and indeed even though there are wins and losses in the btts that I do but I am still comfortable with it so I still continue to gamble even though I know most of the deposits I make end in lose.
But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
Cause I know I'm spending money to have fun. Yes, winning money is also fun, but I consider it as a side ish thing partly? Fuels the dopamine really. I acknowledge that I'm losing money and yes, I am completely fine with that. Just like how I'm fine with spending a bunch of money for my other hobbies as well. If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
And that's EXACTLY why it's not a business. The moment you start thinking about how you can reach the maximum optimization for something, it stops being fun. Now if you're into gambling for, well, not to have fun then sure I respect you. But that also means having all those kinds of stuff you're thinking about. And also seems kind of dumb to consider it as one in the first place anyway. But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
If a gambler has a goal that they gamble for entertainment only then they will not think about how they play in the long run - their mindset towards gambling is different from someone who views it as a means to make money, because they do not consider it as a platform where they can earn money like working, what is important is how they can play and get the excitement of the game and how to feel the adrenaline of taking risks. That's why someone will go back to gambling and not feel a loss, even they realize that in the long run they are the ones losing.
The future outcome for a gambler's gambling depends on his main motive for gambling. A gambler's gambling intention and mentality is very important, those who gamble primarily for entertainment know how to control themselves, they gamble small to enjoy the experience, They always gamble with the intention of losing (with the amount of money they can afford to lose). Because their main goal is to have fun, not to make money.But those who see gambling as a way to make money, and gamble to make money, take the outcome of each game much more seriously. And they are often impulsive and greedy and gamble with more money than they can afford, but when the result is negative, they face a lot of financial problems, and usually the result of gambling is always more likely to be negative, but they do not care about this at all. Not wanting to understand, they always consider themselves lucky and gamble with extra money thinking that they will win the next game. Which ultimately makes them much more frustrated.
So every gambler will achieve future results according to their original gambling objective. Those who gamble impulsively and uncontrollably as a means of earning money are bound to face disaster in the future.
Think of it this way, you're spending money on something you enjoy, with the added bonus of having a chance to win. That’s actually better than spending on expensive things just for temporary happiness.
We all have different sources of happiness. For most gamblers, who are usually men, it’s the thrill of taking risks and using their skills to make money. It’s not just about luck anymore as the more information we gather, the more we convince ourselves that winning is possible, at least in skill-based games.
Even if we lose, it doesn’t really matter. The journey continues, and we only stop if it starts affecting our overall finances.
We all have different sources of happiness. For most gamblers, who are usually men, it’s the thrill of taking risks and using their skills to make money. It’s not just about luck anymore as the more information we gather, the more we convince ourselves that winning is possible, at least in skill-based games.
Even if we lose, it doesn’t really matter. The journey continues, and we only stop if it starts affecting our overall finances.
Why? Because I wanted to win. It appears in my mind that if I stop gambling, I can no longer take my money back. Well, that is what I thought before. But now, I gamble because I want to. Besides, I only spend my extra money, which is why it is not too bad for me to think if I ever lose my money.
I'd never take it seriously because I know how it ruins our lives once we fall into addiction. Unfortunately, not all of us are able to keep it that way, and many still lose their control.
I'd never take it seriously because I know how it ruins our lives once we fall into addiction. Unfortunately, not all of us are able to keep it that way, and many still lose their control.
But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
1.Chasing the losses. 2.Chasing "the big win, that will change everything". 3.Get a dopamine boost/adrenaline rush.
OP, asking this question seems a little bit stupid. It's like asking a drug addict "Doing drugs is bad for your health, why do you keep doing drugs?" It's like asking a smoker "Smoking is bad for your health, why do you keep smoking?" The people, who don't have bad habits think that having a bad habit is irrational. I get their point of view, but I don't want to argue about stuff, which cannot be changed. Gambling will never end, just like all the other bad habits.
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Yes, many gamblers lose their money including me. But that will not make us stop playing gambling. We find an entertainment from gambling and some of us still want to make money. That is why we don't stop gambling even for a while because gambling tempting us to keep playing gambling.
We know that we are difficult to win in gambling but that will not be a problem. But we must always limit ourselves when playing gambling so we can prevent the big lose in gambling but we can enjoy our time to playing gambling.
We know that we are difficult to win in gambling but that will not be a problem. But we must always limit ourselves when playing gambling so we can prevent the big lose in gambling but we can enjoy our time to playing gambling.
But I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I just want to hear from other gamblers here on why do we keep coming back, even though we know that in the long run, we’re losing?
If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
There's always this false hope to bank on and that alone in itself keeps so many persons returning even when they know so well that they are loosing often but they keep believing that some dat they are going to have a huge win and will most definitely recover all that they have lost over the times they have been gambling and anticipating, but if you are very disciplined and can control your emotions you can quit in time and not have to continue while depending on the false hopes. If gambling were a business, it would be like running a losing business something any smart business owner would shut down ASAP.
But with gambling, why do we keep playing, even when we know we’re not winning? (I'm talking about overall performance)
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