I just want to bring this up since almost everyone here has probably gone through it at some point. When you’re on a losing streak, especially after back-to-back bad beats, the temptation to chase and go bigger on the next bet is really strong. Some call it tilt, others just see it as frustration kicking in.
So my question is, how do you personally deal with tilt? Do you stop betting for the day, reduce your stakes, or maybe change sports altogether just to reset your mind? I’d like to hear how different bettors handle this, since losing streaks are really part of the grind no matter how good your strategy is.
I just stop playing and don't come back for a while. It sometimes takes as long as a week before I come back and play again. I have tried the other way and chased my losses too. It always ended badly. When bad luck kicks in, you just can't get away from it as long as you keep playing. Quitting for a while is the only way out.
I go watch a TV show or read a book instead of gambling during that time. When I come back and play, it feels way better like that. When I chase my losses I get more and more frustrated and I don't make bets to get angry. I play to have fun and having a losing streak ain't no fun.