I remember mostly my losses, because they were traumatic. When I win, inside I feel like I am just doing what was expected...
why traumatic? was it because you lost huge amount of money? because it would only be traumatic if you are not ready to lose that amount money and poofff! its gone!
seems that you are not enjoying the fun side of gambling if you feel that you need to get the money back after your losses..
For a gambler, it's definitely worth it to get a feel of winnings. After all he spent months and months just to hit the one lucky number and for most of them that is already enough. However, you have a point that in the long run and if you are going to sum it all, that is still a negative to them.
I guess that is a gamblers mindset, they don't calculate how much money they have spend or lost. As long as they got the adrenaline and the feeling good attitude, they will continue to play again and again.
one win over countless losses has really good psychological effect to a gambler sometimes. you feel good about yourself that after all this time, you got your spotlight! and you dont care anymore about your past losses. and definitely yes! this is the reason why most gamblers keep on playing. the adrenaline rush involved!