Why do you chase losses?

[jjgold]

I don’t know if it’s a panic thing or can’t except losing. We all do it. I’ve done it more online casino

 

[Tanko]

How do you know when its "Chasing losses" vs just making your next bet?
What's the difference between those situations?

 

[jjgold]

When you keep double up

I get too angry with the online casinos. It’s too easy to keep going bigger.

 

[Tanko]

When you keep double up

I get too angry with the online casinos. It’s too easy to keep going bigger.

I'm betting most people chase (double up) when they are drinking. Fewer inhibitions lead to wreckless play.

 

[str]

For me, it shows a lack of respect of your money, bankroll, whatever you want to call it.. I would never do that.
Respect the process. Be patient. Beat the game.

 

[fishhead]

EXAMPLE

Someone says down 10k thinks what the hell is another 5k at that point.

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EVERYONE has been there on different levels if gambles regularly..............it's called THE DONT CARE MODE or ON TILT.

 

[flyingillini]

The sickness and addiction takes hold of you.

 

[flyingillini]

I don’t know if it’s a panic thing or can’t except losing. We all do it. I’ve done it more online casino

JJ, when this happens , you are not respecting the lines. The lines make you respect them in this case.

 

[fishhead]

Personally, do it with video poker more than anything (even though it is +EV long-term or breakeven at worst)

At least when on tilt with sports, one could take a nap if desired ,video poker is a brutal mental and physical grind when in a downward spiral.

 

[Reload]

We are competitive as gamblers. No one wants to lose - especially when you have made winnings to start with.

I’ve had some of the wildest chases you can imagine. It’s the best feeling when you win it all back.

 

[Reload]

Personally, do it with video poker more than anything (even though it is +EV long-term or breakeven at worst)

At least when on tilt with sports, one could take a nap if desired ,video poker is a brutal mental and physical grind when in a downward spiral.

Agree video poker is tough. Usually there I’m happy if I win half of what I lose back. Then I’ll shift to blackjack for the rest.

My video poker sessions have gotten shorter in more recent times. In land casinos, I didn’t mine longer sessions with VP if I was grinding for comp points. But online you don’t get much for it so I’d rather just stop after a 10 unit drop and shift gears.

 

[Reload]

When you keep double up

I get too angry with the online casinos. It’s too easy to keep going bigger.

Have done the same, JJ. I will start smaller and then increase to bigger bets in chasing if needed. Online can have very wild swings and you need as much ammo as possible.

Can’t count how many times I was down everything. Almost nothing left in the bank or credit and still managed to come back. That’s when winning feels 10 times as sweet.

 

[fishhead]

We are competitive as gamblers. No one wants to lose - especially when you have made winnings to start with.

I’ve had some of the wildest chases you can imagine. It’s the best feeling when you win it all back.

THIS

 

[Reload]

You’re not a gambler until you’ve applied for personal loans on Christmas and New Years to cover chasing losses. It’s a rush in itself hoping those are approved in time. You put the fire out and start all over again.

 

[flyingillini]

You’re not a gambler until you’ve applied for personal loans on Christmas and New Years to cover chasing losses. It’s a rush in itself hoping those are approved in time. You put the fire out and start all over again.

Come meet me in Memphis at a Diner.

 

[PaulieWalnuts]

Gambler’s mentality. Chasing losses are how the tall buildings are built in Vegas

 

[BobbyFK]

It's in our DNA as gamblers

 

[Pimike]

Coach go all in on Falcons ml

 

[JDS]

This won’t happen to me in 2025, this much I know.

 

[PaulieWalnuts]

This won’t happen to me in 2025, this much I know.

That’s good. If gamblers could stay off tilt it would save them tons of money and heartache in the long run