We read a lot about gamblers who are very aware of the risks of losing, and because of that awareness, they’re already willing to lose even before they start gambling. What happens is, they become more loss-oriented (to stay in control) instead of win-oriented.
So for you guys -- do we still consider them real gamblers?
A real gambler is possessed of being normal and treats gambling like a day-to-day activity. Whether they win or lose, they still look like nothing happened. Their behavior is different compared to non-professional gamblers. Their actions speak a lot.
I think they have a lot of control over themselves (emotions), making them look too easy despite losing. Of course, they were also struggling hard before, but their experience is a big factor that influences their behavior and makes it right. This will also happen to us as we grow old, as our minds become mature enough to handle these things.