It depends on how much you have to risk. Some people have a lot of money when they want to gamble, such person may not be too scared to risk alot just so he makes quicker profits and exist, if he chooses to. For someone having very little funds and wish to ask well make some profits from his gambling activities, he should be smart enough to reduce his risk and gamble responsibly. The idea is to stay long enough to that exact game that would make you a good win. If you are able to manage your risk well, you may end your gambling session in profits.