Topic: What Type of Gambler Am I? - page 16. (Read 2769 times)
Casual but not really social because this is 2022 and we are living in the online especially since 2020, just used to gamble randomly there is no goals and enjoy the thrill or technically the adrenaline pump when we bet and also have to admit feel bit sad and not really lot when you lose.
It's not a major source of entertainment and not a major source of money. Maybe a mix of casual and conservative for me.
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The same is true with gamblers and people who struggle with gambling addiction. Gamblers show addictive behaviors in various ways. To understand and treat the problem, it’s necessary to understand the type of addiction and the individual’s unique situation. In answer to the frequently searched question, “Which type of gambler am I?” This overview of seven types of gamblers can be helpful.
Does this mean we are considered as gambling addicts but with different categories? It looks like we all need some kind of therapy but it depends on how they determine our addiction level. What do you guys think of this? I thought only those with severe conditions are to be treated hehe. 
I am a conservative gambler and based on the article the group of gamblers that I'm in is on the safe side and I want to remain o this group as long as I can because I know the many risks if ever I wander from this group and change my attitude and mindset in gambling, people should strive to be a conservative gambler, its safe and you can go out proud that you are gambling with the right attitude.
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Conservative gamblers likely place a modest budget or time limit on their gambling and stick to it whether they win or lose. This practice makes problematic or addictive gambling very rare among conservative gamblers.
Occasional gambler or a casual one, I just gamble every time I feel it and I can afford not to gamble in a very long time. Its really good to know your category so by this, you can adjust yourself and put it on where you belong, this can also help you address the addiction issue. Having this guidelines is a big thing, gambling activities should not be taken for granted, this is very costly and it can totally affect your whole life so be responsible.
Not sure what category I fall but I would say: Casual Social Gamblers.
I just occasionally gamble for fun with friends specially in land base casino as they are open right now. Have some free beers, enjoy the night with just a conservative money as capital playing slots with minimum bet or table games and then that's it. At the end of the night, we all go home and just have some entertainment that's it. And maybe play the next month again.
I just occasionally gamble for fun with friends specially in land base casino as they are open right now. Have some free beers, enjoy the night with just a conservative money as capital playing slots with minimum bet or table games and then that's it. At the end of the night, we all go home and just have some entertainment that's it. And maybe play the next month again.
I’m a conservative gambler and sometimes a compulsive gambler especially if you are with your friends in the casinos, I’m being tempted to play more and chase the big jackpot on that game. Well, it is still ok as long as you remain on a budget every time you gamble, and you don’t become more greedy. I’m conservative in a way that I should not exceed on my budget and of course, I should not gamble everyday and recently I just gamble once last month and I think this is really good for me.
Casual gambler i would say on where i do only play on the time when im vacant from my work or from other activities or priorities which i do only play on the time i do find or i do feel like to play without hoping that much
about winning the game but rather getting the leisure i do seek from in the first place. We do have different impressions and views towards gambling, some do comes after solidly for the profits whether they would get involved with strategic type or luck based kind of games.It would really be varying on someones preference since we are different in some aspect then it couldnt really be just the same.
There are even pretenders who had been saying that they arent addicted but they are truly that opposite into that condition.
about winning the game but rather getting the leisure i do seek from in the first place. We do have different impressions and views towards gambling, some do comes after solidly for the profits whether they would get involved with strategic type or luck based kind of games.It would really be varying on someones preference since we are different in some aspect then it couldnt really be just the same.
There are even pretenders who had been saying that they arent addicted but they are truly that opposite into that condition.
I think a kind of the same thread and topic was being discussed already.
Moving forward, I can't classify specifically on what or where I am as what matters to me is, that I'm a responsible gambler all-day around. I'm a fanatic of doing sports betting anyway. I might be a Casual Social, Serious social, or anything. It doesn't really matter to me.
Anyways to OP, what's your stand? While sharing that information here by creating this thread, you should also share your own views about yourself. Sounds like just creating the thread for a "purpose".
Moving forward, I can't classify specifically on what or where I am as what matters to me is, that I'm a responsible gambler all-day around. I'm a fanatic of doing sports betting anyway. I might be a Casual Social, Serious social, or anything. It doesn't really matter to me.
Anyways to OP, what's your stand? While sharing that information here by creating this thread, you should also share your own views about yourself. Sounds like just creating the thread for a "purpose".
I might fall on the conservative gambler since I don’t usually gamble and I just really want to try playing especially on a beautiful casinos where you can experience the best things. Being conservative gambler is fine, you can still have fun with this and of course you can still have a good winning. Making yourself familiar with the game can help you decide on either you will increase your gambling activities or just remain on that level. Its good to know where you belong, you can have it now with this thread.
It is important to know what type of gambler is a person. It greatly helps in the medication of a gambler with a gambling disorder.
This is very correct, understanding the type of gambler one is, can aid in formulating a treatment method that works just for them if need be. it will very ineffective to use the same method on both the serious social gambler and personality gambler. I'm a conservative gambler because I do not always place bets because I do not fancy loosing money that way, I gamble with little money on top games from time to time not consistently, to boost my viewing experience and give me something to look forward to when watching.
Conservative gamblers likely place a modest budget or time limit on their gambling and stick to it whether they win or lose. This practice makes problematic or addictive gambling very rare among conservative gamblers.
Conservative gamblers should not get too comfortable having heard that problematic gambling is not so common with them, they should also become careful of the category of gamblers they keep as friends. An association/relationship between a Conservative gambler and a gambler in any other of the categories may soon have an influence on the conservative gambler who may slowly become a serious social gambler or develop traits of the friend in the other categories.
First of all, congratulation for this thread, I've merited you. I guess to be a conservative player, I play only when I feel that bet will be won by me, and when I study
match where I'm going to submit my bet. I don't like to bet so much, sometimes I've risked to become addicted, that's why I stay away from this world and play
only when I feel comfortable about the result.
match where I'm going to submit my bet. I don't like to bet so much, sometimes I've risked to become addicted, that's why I stay away from this world and play
only when I feel comfortable about the result.
I guess I am a conservative gambler nowadays as of lately,the reason is I set aside a weekly limit and no matter what happens to it,I don't get over it and start playing again.I used to be a escape relief gambler before,every time I got stressed for something or something bad happened to me I always founded refuge in gambling and I forgot the problems that got to me,while I forgot them for the moment,after sleeping and waking up the next day I found myself with even bigger problems,lost money in gambling which added to the overall stress I was feeling,it was then that I decided to be what I am today a conservative gambler.
We have read many times about gamblers, professional gamblers, compulsive gamblers, gambling addicts, and so on. But did you know that there are seven types of gamblers each with their own purpose why they are playing gambling games? Aren't you curious about what type of gambler are you? To cut the chase, here is the list of types of gamblers:
Conservative GamblersIm very strict when it comes to budget and spending towards gambling since this is just for leisure sake then i dont really intently to make use of funds which i cant really afford to lose.I know
that i do have that strict control when it comes to emotions and i dont make myself easily get addicted nor rather getting too impulsive but sometimes there are really instances
on which im really that in rage or out of control when greeds do set in which is something that hard to resist on the time you are winning.Instead of securing your winnings
you would really be aiming for more which would really in result on losing all of those winnings+capital in the end of the day.
Indeed there are different levels of gambling for different people, and it is mostly based on how much income they have access to,
Well if you base your gambling decision on the amount of income you are open to, you may easily slide from one level of a gambling class to the other and ultimately dive into addiction since your income determines your gambling level, I belong to the social class and have taken gambling as a fun practice, what I do mostly is to set aside a small amount just for fun and once it gets to my zero zones I walk away no matter what. But as a regular gamblers, we must be careful not to slide from one class to another and be able to sustain a level playing ground between our present position and the next, 
Indeed there are different levels of gambling for different people, and it is mostly based on how much income they have access to, and generally a casual gambler is someone who can take it or leave it.
and they may play occasionally or even quite regularly, but they never spend more than they would like, they generally see it as a fun pastime as well as enjoying free time during busy times at work.
And what I mentioned above is like my attitude towards gambling, so a casual social gambler is more suitable for me, and I also sometimes gamble with close friends on weekends with small bets and just for fun.
and they may play occasionally or even quite regularly, but they never spend more than they would like, they generally see it as a fun pastime as well as enjoying free time during busy times at work.
And what I mentioned above is like my attitude towards gambling, so a casual social gambler is more suitable for me, and I also sometimes gamble with close friends on weekends with small bets and just for fun.
People are just one of the other at different parts of their life it's not going to be the same everytime just like the personalities according to protopsychological theory, you cannot categorize one with the other.
Considering the question it's easy to go from one place to the other really fast if things are not taken care of. For me I do think am a social gambler, like just few days back we visited casinos in Swansea and played some slots even through we did not win anything we did enjoy the whole experience and it was fun to see really old people as well having fun there.
It was like a vintage casino with very old slot games but I personally like the online gambling better.
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Considering the question it's easy to go from one place to the other really fast if things are not taken care of. For me I do think am a social gambler, like just few days back we visited casinos in Swansea and played some slots even through we did not win anything we did enjoy the whole experience and it was fun to see really old people as well having fun there.
It was like a vintage casino with very old slot games but I personally like the online gambling better.
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We have read many times about gamblers, professional gamblers, compulsive gamblers, gambling addicts, and so on. But did you know that there are seven types of gamblers each with their own purpose why they are playing gambling games? Aren't you curious about what type of gambler are you? To cut the chase, here is the list of types of gamblers:
List of Seven Type of Gambler
Importance of Determining What Type of Gambler We Are
It is important to know what type of gambler is a person. It greatly helps in the medication of a gambler with a gambling disorder.
After reading the explanation of each type, I hope we can categorize what type of a gambler we are. It is beneficial if something wrong happened with our gambling ways. Hopefully, we don't need to use this categorization to treat ourselves. Let us have fun and be responsible when we are gambling.
Explanation or Detail of Traits
Professional Gamblers
Casual Social Gamblers
Serious Social Gamblers
Relief and Escape Gamblers
Conservative Gamblers
Personality Gamblers
Compulsive Gamblers
Note: I decided to quote the whole explanation of each type of gambler for fear to miss any important details while enumerating them.
Source:
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/process-addiction/compulsive-gambling/types-of-gamblers/
https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/gambling-addiction/types-of-gamblers-compulsive-gamblers-and-more
List of Seven Type of Gambler
- Professional Gamblers
- Casual Social Gamblers
- Serious Social Gamblers
- Relief and Escape Gamblers
- Conservative Gamblers
- Personality Gamblers
- Compulsive gamblers
Importance of Determining What Type of Gambler We Are
It is important to know what type of gambler is a person. It greatly helps in the medication of a gambler with a gambling disorder.
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The same is true with gamblers and people who struggle with gambling addiction. Gamblers show addictive behaviors in various ways. To understand and treat the problem, it’s necessary to understand the type of addiction and the individual’s unique situation. In answer to the frequently searched question, “Which type of gambler am I?” This overview of seven types of gamblers can be helpful.
After reading the explanation of each type, I hope we can categorize what type of a gambler we are. It is beneficial if something wrong happened with our gambling ways. Hopefully, we don't need to use this categorization to treat ourselves. Let us have fun and be responsible when we are gambling.
Explanation or Detail of Traits
Professional Gamblers
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Professional gamblers are a rarity. People who gamble professionally make a living by gambling. Somehow, they confront systems that are built around taking their money and come out ahead.
Being a professional gambler takes an extraordinary level of:
Patience
Frustration tolerance
Intelligence
Self-control
Successful professional gamblers continually weigh the odds of each situation to decide how to proceed. Impulsivity and anger stand in the way of their performance, so professionals dismiss these traits.
It is important to note that professional gamblers will not usually be addicted to the act of gambling. Addictions can diminish self-control and rational thinking, which would undoubtedly cause more losses than wins.
Being a professional gambler takes an extraordinary level of:
Patience
Frustration tolerance
Intelligence
Self-control
Successful professional gamblers continually weigh the odds of each situation to decide how to proceed. Impulsivity and anger stand in the way of their performance, so professionals dismiss these traits.
It is important to note that professional gamblers will not usually be addicted to the act of gambling. Addictions can diminish self-control and rational thinking, which would undoubtedly cause more losses than wins.
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They are skilled in the games they choose to play and are able to control both the amount of money and time spent gambling. Thus, professional gamblers are not addicted to gambling. They patiently wait for the best bet and then try to win as much as they can.
Casual Social Gamblers
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Casual social gamblers gamble for recreation, sociability and entertainment. For them, gambling may be a distraction or a form of relaxation. Gambling does not interfere with family, social or vocational obligations. Examples of such betting are the occasional poker game, Super Bowl bets, a yearly trip to Las Vegas and casual involvement in the lottery.
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A casual, social gambler is much more common than a professional player. A casual gambler may stop in a casino from time to time, spending a moderate amount of money on slots or blackjack and then head home at the end of the night. They might also join friends for a fantasy football league or Friday night poker game.
For the casual, social gambler, the act is not about the strong desire to win. This type of gambler is interested in spending time with friends, meeting new people and engaging in some rest and relaxation to relieve stress.
The casual, social gambler is comparable to a social drinker. A social drinker may head to the bar after work some days, but the experience is more about socializing with similar people to de-stress. Alcohol, or gambling, in this case, is not the primary focus.
For the casual, social gambler, the act is not about the strong desire to win. This type of gambler is interested in spending time with friends, meeting new people and engaging in some rest and relaxation to relieve stress.
The casual, social gambler is comparable to a social drinker. A social drinker may head to the bar after work some days, but the experience is more about socializing with similar people to de-stress. Alcohol, or gambling, in this case, is not the primary focus.
Serious Social Gamblers
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In contrast, serious social gamblers invest more of their time in gambling. Gambling is a major source of relaxation and entertainment, yet these individuals place gambling second in importance to family and vocation. This type of gambler could be compared to a "golf nut," whose source of relaxation comes from playing golf. Serious social gamblers still maintain control over their gambling activities.
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Gambling can be either a positive or a negative coping skill. The casual gambler uses gambling as one of their various available outlets, but the serious social gambler relies solely on gambling to cope.
While negative coping skills seem useful in the moment, they only lead to problems in the future. With long hours spent gambling to cope with stress, serious social gamblers may begin sliding toward problematic gambling while struggling to maintain family obligations, work and friendships.
While negative coping skills seem useful in the moment, they only lead to problems in the future. With long hours spent gambling to cope with stress, serious social gamblers may begin sliding toward problematic gambling while struggling to maintain family obligations, work and friendships.
Relief and Escape Gamblers
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that addictions commonly form when people engage in behaviors, like using drugs or gambling, to fulfill an emotional need. Relief and escape gamblers may only seek out gambling as a way to manage their depression, anxiety or other causes of stress.
Escape gamblers may be pretty unsuccessful at winning, though. Due to their emotional state, their decision making and judgment can be poor. Relief and escape gamblers could lose huge amounts of money in a short amount of time and feel higher stress, anxiety and depression in the long-term.
Relief and escape gamblers benefit from expanded coping skills to address their emotional needs.
Escape gamblers may be pretty unsuccessful at winning, though. Due to their emotional state, their decision making and judgment can be poor. Relief and escape gamblers could lose huge amounts of money in a short amount of time and feel higher stress, anxiety and depression in the long-term.
Relief and escape gamblers benefit from expanded coping skills to address their emotional needs.
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Custer's fifth type, relief and escape gamblers, gamble to find relief from feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, boredom or loneliness. They use gambling to escape from crisis or difficulties. Gambling provides an analgesic effect rather than a euphoric response. Relief and escape gamblers are not compulsive gamblers.
Conservative Gamblers
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Rather than seeking the thrill of winning or the social aspect of gambling, conservative gamblers are interested in the experience. They want to try playing slots or rolling the dice because they have seen the games on television or in movies and are curious.
Conservative gamblers likely place a modest budget or time limit on their gambling and stick to it whether they win or lose. This practice makes problematic or addictive gambling very rare among conservative gamblers.
Conservative gamblers likely place a modest budget or time limit on their gambling and stick to it whether they win or lose. This practice makes problematic or addictive gambling very rare among conservative gamblers.
Personality Gamblers
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For better or worse, the above gambler types all involve activity that is legal, even if it could become problematic. The personality gamblers — sometimes called antisocial gamblers — are different because they behave in illegal ways.
These gamblers want to make large amounts of money gambling by any means necessary. Personality gamblers may lie, cheat, steal and deceive other players or people in charge to come out on top. Their tactics could be simple like hiding a card up their sleeve, or elaborate, like conspiring to fix a race or sporting event.
For the personality gambler, gambling is an issue, but there could be other facets of their criminal activity and mental health that need equal attention from professionals.
These gamblers want to make large amounts of money gambling by any means necessary. Personality gamblers may lie, cheat, steal and deceive other players or people in charge to come out on top. Their tactics could be simple like hiding a card up their sleeve, or elaborate, like conspiring to fix a race or sporting event.
For the personality gambler, gambling is an issue, but there could be other facets of their criminal activity and mental health that need equal attention from professionals.
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In contrast to professional gamblers, antisocial or personality gamblers use gambling as a way to get money by illegal means. They are likely to be involved in fixing horse or dog races, or playing with loaded dice or marked cards. They may attempt to use a compulsive gambling diagnosis as a legal defense.
Compulsive Gamblers
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Compulsive gamblers lead lives that are entirely controlled by gambling and money. Even though they might not want to admit it, they frequently display signs of a gambling disorder like:
Spending too much time gambling
Making unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Continuing to gamble despite issues with relationships, work, school or home life caused by gambling
Constantly chasing the next win to compensate for the last loss
Compulsive gamblers typically need professional treatment and support from their loved ones to avoid worsening life circumstances. Compulsive gambling can quickly consume a person’s life.
Spending too much time gambling
Making unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Continuing to gamble despite issues with relationships, work, school or home life caused by gambling
Constantly chasing the next win to compensate for the last loss
Compulsive gamblers typically need professional treatment and support from their loved ones to avoid worsening life circumstances. Compulsive gambling can quickly consume a person’s life.
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Compulsive gamblers have lost control over their gambling. For them, gambling is the most important thing in their lives. Compulsive gambling is a progressive addiction that harms every aspect of the gambler's life. As they continue to gamble, their families, friends and employers are negatively affected. In addition, compulsive gamblers may engage in activities such as stealing, lying or embezzling which go against their moral standards. Compulsive gamblers cannot stop gambling, no matter how much they want to or how hard they try.
Note: I decided to quote the whole explanation of each type of gambler for fear to miss any important details while enumerating them.
Source:
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/process-addiction/compulsive-gambling/types-of-gamblers/
https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/gambling-addiction/types-of-gamblers-compulsive-gamblers-and-more
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