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""Gambling itself is a combination of skill and luck. Having just the skill without luck can also lead to losing money. If someone tells you they have a foolproof gambling method, they are either a cheater or a fool. The only guaranteed winners are the owners of the casinos.
Many people enter a casino, have initial good luck, but end up leaving with significant losses. This situation is not only due to the psychological factors I mentioned earlier but also because of poor bankroll management and not knowing when to quit. These situations also apply to games like Baccarat and are the primary reasons why most people lose money.
Whether you are gambling for entertainment or trying to win, you should always have a plan before entering the casino. This plan should include determining how much money you are willing to lose. As a general rule, experienced gamblers always calculate their abilities and the amount they are willing to lose. When that budget is exhausted, they should stop or leave.
Some people might argue that this approach seems too restrictive and frustrating. They think that they've brought a certain amount of money with them, so why not gamble until it's gone? However, this kind of thinking can lead to major losses. It's because people have a natural tendency to try to recover their losses, and this leads to deeper and deeper financial problems. Seasoned professional gamblers have extraordinary self-control, allowing them to stay in the casino without placing additional bets. Unfortunately, such self-control is rare among casual gamblers.
So, it's important to stop betting or leave once you've lost your budget. Afterward, you can reflect on your strategies and read various articles to improve your chances of success.
Real gamblers carefully consider the risks and decide how much they are willing to invest. If they lose that amount, they promptly stop and leave. After all, the casino operates 24/7, and as the saying goes, 'As long as there are green mountains, there will be no shortage of firewood.' There will always be another opportunity to win.
Now that we've discussed 'budgeting to lose,' let's talk about 'budgeting to win.' Some might wonder why they need to set a winning budget. They think that they will keep playing and winning. However, if you don't have a 'take profit' plan, you might fall into the same situation you encounter when losing. When you start winning and then lose some of your gains, you'll become eager to recoup your losses, ultimately turning a winning session into a losing one. Casinos operate on capital and time. Smart gamblers set both loss and win limits and stick to them."" |
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