There is no doubt that any visitor to a gambling establishment hopes for a quick win. Naturally, there is a small share of those who visit the casino solely out of "love for art", but they are also happy with any, even small, luck. Accordingly, the question arises: what should be the mood of a player who has decided to spend his free time in a club? Is the increased optimism that is inherent in almost 99% gamers who make the first bet in a gaming session appropriate?
Is the glass half full or half empty?
First, it makes sense to talk about the so-called "biased optimism." This term is usually used to describe people for whom even serious negative events are less significant than small positive moments. Unfortunately, this is exactly what is inherent in almost any inveterate gambler. To fully understand what we are talking about, let's give a simple example: almost every gambling addict remembers big wins for a very long time, constantly tells his friends about them, and the thought of them always warms the soul. But serious losses are forgotten very quickly, almost a couple of days after the event. This is what is called "biased optimism."
Very often, gamers take wishful thinking for reality. They perceive their dreams as reality, not noticing that this causes colossal harm. This behavior pattern leads to the rapid development of a strong gambling addiction, large losses and complications in relationships with others. A reasonable person has a clear idea of how an uncontrolled stay in a casino will end. A gamer, subject to "biased optimism", will find only positive reasons to stay on the gaming platform as long as possible.
An optimist will find a positive moment in this even with a long series of failures, claiming that according to the theory of probability he will start winning any minute. In his opinion, a conventional roulette ball cannot always fall on black, and on the sixth time it will definitely end up on red. An additional argument will be the thought that he has not yet lost yesterday's winnings or something like that. The result of such behavior will be a 100% drain of the entire deposit, do not even doubt it. Based on this, the following conclusion should be made: it is necessary to strictly limit the scope of the gaming session. The model can be different. For example, you should leave the casino when you win or lose a certain amount. You can also decide on the duration of your stay in the casino. In any case, as soon as the "hour X" comes, you should leave the gaming area.
Controlling optimism
From the above, it is necessary to draw simple conclusions:
- We should forget about excessive optimism.
- There is no need to try to project moments of big wins that happened in the past onto today's situation in the hope of getting a big jackpot.
- Don't tell yourself that you have the situation under control, just try to actually do it.
- It is good to remember that luck in a casino depends solely on chance, and not on the length of your stay in the establishment.
- Adhere to strict rules of conduct on the gambling resource and do not violate them under any circumstances.
Unfortunately, it is difficult for a person to admit that he has become a gambling addict. Many players think that they do not have a serious addiction to the game and can “jump off” at any time. This can also be attributed to excessive optimism, so you need to be more critical of yourself. Even if you have not yet become an avid player, but just visit the casino from time to time, this does not mean that it will always be like this. Gambling addiction is an insidious diagnosis that almost all gamers are susceptible to. Be careful!
And the last thing. A good mood and healthy optimism are very good. A gloomy mood certainly does not contribute to the fact that you will behave adequately during the game. However, "biased optimism" during a gaming session is definitely not appropriate. It will only cause harm, do not even doubt it. You should always remember about the glass, which can be half empty or half full. There should be balance and harmony in everything. Good luck!
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