The superstitions when it comes to gambling are closely related to people who have additive pathologies in gambling, someone who does it normally or without fear of losing the money they had to put at risk, gives more value to the information, statistics on the game.
I think that the players on the other hand are more superstitious than the gamblers themselves. The superstitions when it comes to gambling are something that has become popular because of how curious they are and they have been spread more because they are fun, btw film and television have helped certain types of superstitions to mythologized.
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Of course we always give respect to them and their beliefs. We may not agree with them, but it's their personal choice and freedom to have faith on those things. And since their beliefs are not hurting other people or causing any inconvenience, there is no point going aggressive against them. Those weird superstitious practices of other gamblers may appear odd to us, but just let them be. We'll have our own way of doing things.
Yes, it is. We do not have to bother to explain to them that superstitions are not helped them to win in gambling instead that will depend on their luck and how they can make their own strategies.Maybe they will know by themselves that playing gambling is just for fun and not related to superstitions so they do not have to use what they did before.
But some people who already use that way will prefer to still use the same way as that can give them more confidence when playing gambling.
Maybe that is related to their subconsciousness that tells them to still use that thing in playing gambling.
Of course we always give respect to them and their beliefs. We may not agree with them, but it's their personal choice and freedom to have faith on those things. And since their beliefs are not hurting other people or causing any inconvenience, there is no point going aggressive against them. Those weird superstitious practices of other gamblers may appear odd to us, but just let them be. We'll have our own way of doing things.
Who said he has been agressive against them here? We don't need to be agressive but we need to educate people because they can be scammed by charlatans or becoming depressed if they think they are unlucky guys. No, I am not at all superstitious. I don't have any superstition in sports betting and in other forms of gambling as well. I don't practice any of those weird superstitions before I bet on anything and during the game or actual gambling itself.
There is really no connection whatsoever between the result of say a football match and your bet. And for all we know both sides of the teams might have superstitious bettors. So either of them will have to admit that superstitions are not effective.
There is really no connection whatsoever between the result of say a football match and your bet. And for all we know both sides of the teams might have superstitious bettors. So either of them will have to admit that superstitions are not effective.
I think because it's already 2021 and people are not very much connected to the spiritual world, superstitious beliefs I guess it's not for us anymore but the survey tells something else. I wonder who they are asking.
We do find traces of superstitious beliefs though just like the team praying before they start the game. Maybe the rituals are not that effective anymore but we do have prayers for players and not for the gamblers.
Actually when it comes to gambling there are indeed many people who are still whispering to the most powerful out there to make them win. Some are still saying a silent prayer to the wind. Some are still crossing their fingers. Others are still betting on lotteries with the numbers they dream of. I guess this is really hard to take away perhaps because this involves money, and gamblers have always that desire to win.
And when you go to traditional land base casino's it is very evident specially those older people who whispers and hope that they can win in a slot machine and win the jackpot.
But you have to respect them, because that's their belief.
Deep inside though, you know that it won't happen and everything is base on luck. And if ever they hit the jackpot, it has nothing to do with higher powerful God.
Of course we always give respect to them and their beliefs. We may not agree with them, but it's their personal choice and freedom to have faith on those things. And since their beliefs are not hurting other people or causing any inconvenience, there is no point going aggressive against them. Those weird superstitious practices of other gamblers may appear odd to us, but just let them be. We'll have our own way of doing things.
If I'm not mistaken, there is/are related thread before about this.
That was subjective and varies per gambler. We can really see gamblers putting their superstitious beliefs in betting as part of increasing the winning chance. Technically, there are no related doings wherein someone can lead the desired result favored to them. However, with these methods of how to increase the winning chance, there are lots of ways that gamblers do to somehow make it happen and aside from doing analysis, relying on luck is also considered.
Applying superstitions in gambling is already part of the gambling world for a long. It should not a big deal for those who don't believe in that.
that is just sad. I can't think of any reason why would I blame myself for my team's loss. there's really nothing you can do about how the team you're rooting for perform or how well the other team performs. so it is just sad that some people blame themselves when their team loses. it is even sadder that there are people who think that they are bad luck and it makes me think that they are dealing with something mentally and emotionally.
Luck does exist but of course it would really be influenced with some factors but of course it would really be determining on how well you do choose your bet.Cant really be avoided that you would really be blaming out yourself when you do lose because you are the ones who do make out such selection and if you do commit mistakes then as a human being you would really be having that kind of reaction which is really very that common and we cant really remove on someone on being superstitious. 
I mean everyone has different kinds of beliefs after all. Heck, if looked at a different perspective, a scientific approach to sports betting (relying on data, analysis, team composition, etc) and relying on superstitions are both types of belief. Now if one side doesn't believe in the other, well, that's just that right? I mean it's beliefs, after all, it'd be pretty odd if everyone just agreed on one belief, since each and every one of us has different types of belief we believe in. Really, just decide for yourself imo. It's YOUR belief after all.
Yes, we have different kinds of beliefs, and sometimes our beliefs come true and sometimes they don't, it's a harsh reality! So we can assume there are people who win often and there is a bunch of people who lose often... For me, as a gambler, everything is in chance, and with knowing your chance you can create odds for something that can happen or not! As a gambler, I also know that big chances with low odds fall, and small chances with higher odds pass! It's life, we get surprised often!
I am not superstitious, I know my chances... and more importantly, I know my bankroll and how much I can allow myself to risk, and what level of risk I am willing to take!
I'd have to disagree that a "scientific approach to sports betting" is based on belief, it is based on facts and statistics - there is a clear difference. If a team has won 9 times in a row against teams of a reasonably equal footing (e.g. in the premier league) then you could go into the next game with the prior evidence that they are extremely likely to win. However if you had two teams that had won the last 5 games themselves, then it becomes almost impossible to identify who is likely to win because the evidence is likely indicating that they are evenly matched so it is a toss up who will take the game. Statistical analysis is actually extremely profitable to a few big players in the world of sports betting, but it is usually the sportsbooks that have access to all the best information which is why they make such big profits. They "house" is not picking based on belief, but all the information and indicators.
that is just sad. I can't think of any reason why would I blame myself for my team's loss. there's really nothing you can do about how the team you're rooting for perform or how well the other team performs. so it is just sad that some people blame themselves when their team loses. it is even sadder that there are people who think that they are bad luck and it makes me think that they are dealing with something mentally and emotionally.
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Not only holding amulets and prayers but also on some gestures too on where they do it before they do gamble and this is indeed a very common behavior of humans when it comes to this on where they do really believe that it could really work which i dont see for it to be that true or accurate or precise. God has nothing to do with our activities and luck is something that cant really be attained
if you need it or simply cant really be influenced on something to be on your side which its really a very wrong belief or idea that you could make it possible.
This would really just make you desperate.
when it comes to luck, have you heard of the 4 kinds of luck?
posted about it before, the first and most simple one is blind luck and I'd agree with you that it can't be achieved
but there's also "luck through preparation" and "luck specially tailored to you" that can be achieved
but well, deep rabbit hole.
Scientifically it will really not work but for people to have confidence towards they do upon betting they do some rituals or the one you said just to make their selves calm and have something to rely regarding on what things they do. But I think there's nothing wrong with it since its really good to have something we believe can help us to win on gambling. But anyways its just a beliefs and not everyone will really take this seriously.
I mean everyone has different kinds of beliefs after all. Heck, if looked at a different perspective, a scientific approach to sports betting (relying on data, analysis, team composition, etc) and relying on superstitions are both types of belief. Now if one side doesn't believe in the other, well, that's just that right? I mean it's beliefs, after all, it'd be pretty odd if everyone just agreed on one belief, since each and every one of us has different types of belief we believe in. Really, just decide for yourself imo. It's YOUR belief after all. it's true that there will be things like that because for me it's a normal thing regardless of believing in superstition or indeed believing in research it is back to each other's perspectives and indeed we can't force our will on this.
on the other hand it will be very monotonous when indeed if everyone agrees on the same thing and the impression becomes not fun
So lets just respect on what others beliefs because they would be the only ones who do suffer and able to benefit on what would be the outcome in regards of their actions.
We do have our own views too and made out actions according on what we do think.
Scientifically it will really not work but for people to have confidence towards they do upon betting they do some rituals or the one you said just to make their selves calm and have something to rely regarding on what things they do. But I think there's nothing wrong with it since its really good to have something we believe can help us to win on gambling. But anyways its just a beliefs and not everyone will really take this seriously.
I mean everyone has different kinds of beliefs after all. Heck, if looked at a different perspective, a scientific approach to sports betting (relying on data, analysis, team composition, etc) and relying on superstitions are both types of belief. Now if one side doesn't believe in the other, well, that's just that right? I mean it's beliefs, after all, it'd be pretty odd if everyone just agreed on one belief, since each and every one of us has different types of belief we believe in. Really, just decide for yourself imo. It's YOUR belief after all. it's true that there will be things like that because for me it's a normal thing regardless of believing in superstition or indeed believing in research it is back to each other's perspectives and indeed we can't force our will on this.
on the other hand it will be very monotonous when indeed if everyone agrees on the same thing and the impression becomes not fun
I mean everyone has different kinds of beliefs after all. Heck, if looked at a different perspective, a scientific approach to sports betting (relying on data, analysis, team composition, etc) and relying on superstitions are both types of belief. Now if one side doesn't believe in the other, well, that's just that right? I mean it's beliefs, after all, it'd be pretty odd if everyone just agreed on one belief, since each and every one of us has different types of belief we believe in. Really, just decide for yourself imo. It's YOUR belief after all.
Yes, we have different kinds of beliefs, and sometimes our beliefs come true and sometimes they don't, it's a harsh reality! So we can assume there are people who win often and there is a bunch of people who lose often... For me, as a gambler, everything is in chance, and with knowing your chance you can create odds for something that can happen or not! As a gambler, I also know that big chances with low odds fall, and small chances with higher odds pass! It's life, we get surprised often!
I am not superstitious, I know my chances... and more importantly, I know my bankroll and how much I can allow myself to risk, and what level of risk I am willing to take!
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Not only holding amulets and prayers but also on some gestures too on where they do it before they do gamble and this is indeed a very common behavior of humans when it comes to this on where they do really believe that it could really work which i dont see for it to be that true or accurate or precise. God has nothing to do with our activities and luck is something that cant really be attained
if you need it or simply cant really be influenced on something to be on your side which its really a very wrong belief or idea that you could make it possible.
This would really just make you desperate.
when it comes to luck, have you heard of the 4 kinds of luck?
posted about it before, the first and most simple one is blind luck and I'd agree with you that it can't be achieved
but there's also "luck through preparation" and "luck specially tailored to you" that can be achieved
but well, deep rabbit hole.
on the other hand this might be something good enough to be studied more deeply by me personally.
but indeed luck will be obtained if indeed you are and want to dive into it because even if it is luck but it certainly will not come by itself
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Not only holding amulets and prayers but also on some gestures too on where they do it before they do gamble and this is indeed a very common behavior of humans when it comes to this on where they do really believe that it could really work which i dont see for it to be that true or accurate or precise. God has nothing to do with our activities and luck is something that cant really be attained
if you need it or simply cant really be influenced on something to be on your side which its really a very wrong belief or idea that you could make it possible.
This would really just make you desperate.
when it comes to luck, have you heard of the 4 kinds of luck?
posted about it before, the first and most simple one is blind luck and I'd agree with you that it can't be achieved
but there's also "luck through preparation" and "luck specially tailored to you" that can be achieved
but well, deep rabbit hole.
which it is something that do determines the outcome of the game but somewhat I do agree with that luck through preparation. How you would able to determine that it was because of that and not just on random ones?
It is really hard to tell honestly but since you do believe on that way then so be it.
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Not only holding amulets and prayers but also on some gestures too on where they do it before they do gamble and this is indeed a very common behavior of humans when it comes to this on where they do really believe that it could really work which i dont see for it to be that true or accurate or precise. God has nothing to do with our activities and luck is something that cant really be attained
if you need it or simply cant really be influenced on something to be on your side which its really a very wrong belief or idea that you could make it possible.
This would really just make you desperate.
when it comes to luck, have you heard of the 4 kinds of luck?
posted about it before, the first and most simple one is blind luck and I'd agree with you that it can't be achieved
but there's also "luck through preparation" and "luck specially tailored to you" that can be achieved
but well, deep rabbit hole.
Scientifically it will really not work but for people to have confidence towards they do upon betting they do some rituals or the one you said just to make their selves calm and have something to rely regarding on what things they do. But I think there's nothing wrong with it since its really good to have something we believe can help us to win on gambling. But anyways its just a beliefs and not everyone will really take this seriously.
I mean everyone has different kinds of beliefs after all. Heck, if looked at a different perspective, a scientific approach to sports betting (relying on data, analysis, team composition, etc) and relying on superstitions are both types of belief. Now if one side doesn't believe in the other, well, that's just that right? I mean it's beliefs, after all, it'd be pretty odd if everyone just agreed on one belief, since each and every one of us has different types of belief we believe in. Really, just decide for yourself imo. It's YOUR belief after all. 
The habits of gamblers differ from one country to another. There are those who really believe in superstition in order to win, and there are also gamblers who rely on logic while betting. There, in Africa, I witnessed the football match of the Cameroonian national team, where the goalkeeper made some superstitions so that he began to spray the perimeter of the goal with liquid so that the ball would not enter the net, but in the end the Cameroon team lost. And I don't think superstitions will have a side effect on gambling, but logic controls.
No, I am not at all superstitious. I don't have any superstition in sports betting and in other forms of gambling as well. I don't practice any of those weird superstitions before I bet on anything and during the game or actual gambling itself.
There is really no connection whatsoever between the result of say a football match and your bet. And for all we know both sides of the teams might have superstitious bettors. So either of them will have to admit that superstitions are not effective.
There is really no connection whatsoever between the result of say a football match and your bet. And for all we know both sides of the teams might have superstitious bettors. So either of them will have to admit that superstitions are not effective.
I think because it's already 2021 and people are not very much connected to the spiritual world, superstitious beliefs I guess it's not for us anymore but the survey tells something else. I wonder who they are asking.
We do find traces of superstitious beliefs though just like the team praying before they start the game. Maybe the rituals are not that effective anymore but we do have prayers for players and not for the gamblers.
Actually when it comes to gambling there are indeed many people who are still whispering to the most powerful out there to make them win. Some are still saying a silent prayer to the wind. Some are still crossing their fingers. Others are still betting on lotteries with the numbers they dream of. I guess this is really hard to take away perhaps because this involves money, and gamblers have always that desire to win.
Yes, I agree, others have also purchased tokens in order to make them lucky, right? Despite the fact that it is not working scientifically because it is based on probability, people are still inclined to try their luck with totems, and what's wrong with that? I believe that we should respect where we are and what we are doing as long as we are not cheating and also because it is a free right and only good effects will result if we do so. This is preferable to doing nothing, and if it proves to be effective, we should be grateful for that.
Scientifically it will really not work but for people to have confidence towards they do upon betting they do some rituals or the one you said just to make their selves calm and have something to rely regarding on what things they do. But I think there's nothing wrong with it since its really good to have something we believe can help us to win on gambling. But anyways its just a beliefs and not everyone will really take this seriously.
Not in my vocabulary. Never I will associate any superstitious-related thing in my sports betting experience. There are gamblers who are like that. It's not totally wrong to be like that in the first place as we have different beliefs.
Different ways to maintain winning stats - either trust our won analysis by doing research or rely on superstition. It doesn't matter in the end.
Different ways to maintain winning stats - either trust our won analysis by doing research or rely on superstition. It doesn't matter in the end.
Superstition in gambling is a special case of magical thinking. If a person has mastered the scientific method of knowing the world, if he knows the mathematical theory of probability, then he will never be superstitious.
Winning (losing) in gambling is determined by the laws of the theory of probability. There are also contractual sports matches. Unfortunately, this is reality. In poker, personal skills and abilities of the player also determine a lot.
However, superstition has nothing to do with winning or losing in gambling. Superstitions exist only in the mind of a person.
Therefore, I am not superstitious.
Not only limited on sports betting but also in other forms of gambling as well on where they do really believe that it do works and if they lost money then they do think that it was a fluke and they would come to test it out again.
This kind of beliefs cant really be something be removed and we would be continuing to see this.
I would not argue that belief in the supernatural is bad.
Human knowledge about the world around us has limits. It is not unlimited. And a person has a need for an integral picture of the world.
Therefore, a person compensates for the incompleteness of his knowledge with superstitions.
This is neither good nor bad. It may be a way for a person to reduce negative stress.
Perhaps this will allow the player to play more confidently... And win more often.
For some gamblers, they believe that superstitious belief really works because of the past experiences that they had. We could actually believe in what we're comfortable with yet there's no assurance that it would really be effective all the time since there's no consistent event or even move in gambling. Our winnings in gambling could still be based on our luck but we have the freedom to apply any specific strategy.
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