Quote from: Dewi Aries on December 16, 2023, 12:22:54 PM

That's the mindset that most poor or lower middle class people have, I think the circumstances are the main cause that will push his mind to continue gambling and get a lot of money from winning to improve or increase finances in his life. I think only a few gamblers think to see how much money they have allocated to gambling, because their main focus is only on winning and indirectly it makes them forget about how much money they have lost in their gambling involvement during that time, of course if they see it maybe they will be surprised but that does not mean they will stop or just reduce, there are many choices they can choose between being more aggressive in gambling next with the aim of breaking even or reducing it in terms of budget so that the amount of defeat is not too large.

Honestly, I can't tell if rich people gamble more often than middle to lower class people or if they are very rare because they have a lot of activities in the real world, but what is certain is that as you said, rich people have a good financial level and with that, they have the freedom to put any amount on their gambling, for them winning is normal and losing is also normal, because obviously they already have a place to make money that is like running water, endless as long as they continue their business and that means that maybe losing is not something that matters to them.

They are encouraged to continue gambling using more and more money, just wanting to win from gambling and wanting to change their lives for the better. Unfortunately, it won't be easy because, in gambling, they can experience more and more losses, and if they don't realize it, they will end up spending a lot of money that they could have saved. They will not remember how much money they have spent gambling because they will continue gambling even though they have lost a lot of money. If they saw the amount of money they used, they might also be shocked, but that still wouldn't stop them from gambling. Maybe if they have gotten a big win, they won't stop because they have felt the big win and instead want to get more big wins and will continue gambling.

I think many rich people probably also gamble and spend their money on gambling but they still have sources of income from many places so if they spend a lot of money, it won't really affect them. Rich people can also gamble whenever they want. But they prioritize their business matters rather than gambling because, for them, gambling is just entertainment that they don't need to do too often. If they can get more business, they can have even more money. They know that when gambling, they cannot expect always to win, so that is why they only gamble for fun and can stop once they have had enough of gambling.

Quote from: slapper on December 16, 2023, 02:13:19 PM

The promise of a life-changing win draws people with modest means to gambling. They want empowerment, independence, and possibly equality with the wealthy, not just money. If they stopped and counted their spending, the revelation might be shocking. Hard-earned money often vanishes. Complex psychology: each loss reinforces the belief that the next bet will be the one. An emotional rollercoaster fuelled by optimism but rooted in loss.

Compare this to the rich. Their gambling is unique. Their dangers are reduced by bigger pockets and diverse revenue streams. Their goal is excitement, not survival. That's a striking reminder of the financial difference, right? For individuals outside that elite, gambling is dangerous and rarely profitable. Moderation, as you say, is vital. Finding balance, comprehending dangers, and realizing that winning big costs more than money is key. It's about financial and mental security.

People who gamble and hope to win are really trying to win because they see that gambling can give them a win so they don't calculate how much they spend on gambling. They want to get rich from gambling because they have seen several people succeed in becoming rich and winning a lot of money from gambling. But they don't remember that to get that big win, they have to use a lot of money and other things that can help them win. If they lose, it will only increase their emotions and they will consider increasing the bet amount.

Rich people don't have a problem with losing when playing gambling and they consider it a normal thing, especially since they also know that in gambling games, losing is something that happens most often. So they only gamble with the money they can afford, which is a very large amount of money for most people. The goal of rich people in gambling is to get pleasure that is different from other pleasures so that they can accept defeat if they lose. Meanwhile, people should use gambling appropriately and not use a lot of money to avoid losing a lot.