How do you react to a big loss?

[Don't be rigged now]

After a long session today of up and down play I’ve inevitably come away with a pretty good chunk of a loss which will keep me from playing for a while. Strange how the behaviours of games can change the way they do makes you think you’re being tracked ha. Although I was reminded every 30 minutes by what amount I was up or more often than not down for the session lol.

 

[goatwack]

It's all relative of course, but after a sound beating I tend to sulk for the remainder of that day, ruing my inability to stop chasing the equalizing wonder-hit that never comes.

Next day, when I've calmed down and there's no more furniture left to smash or cats to fling out of windows, I'll rationalize what occurred prior, deconstruct it if you will.

General conclusion drawn is that I was a hapless weak-willed dopamine fiend chasing the slot dragon, and so a little later I'll vow to never repeat that again.

Do that a few times and you'll get to what I'm doing now, abstaining through sheer stubbornness and only opting to gamble once a month within a budget. It's been working tickety-boo for a while now, albeit after 7-8 years of PAIN

 

[shadow123]

I find some days nothing pays anywhere,often when I didnt really feel like playing in the first place,pisses
me off as I cant blame anyone else but myself.On the flip side sometimes you can win on everything you play including the biggest load of shite.
If i do have a big loss it puts me off playing for a few days,if i get a run of bad sessions i will do a take a break for week,kind of resets the brain and makes me more careful when I do resume playing.

 

[sufferinsilence]

It's all relative of course, but after a sound beating I tend to sulk for the remainder of that day, ruing my inability to stop chasing the equalizing wonder-hit that never comes.

Next day, when I've calmed down and there's no more furniture left to smash or cats to fling out of windows, I'll rationalize what occurred prior, deconstruct it if you will.

General conclusion drawn is that I was a hapless weak-willed dopamine fiend chasing the slot dragon, and so a little later I'll vow to never repeat that again.

Do that a few times and you'll get to what I'm doing now, abstaining through sheer stubbornness and only opting to gamble once a month within a budget. It's been working tickety-boo for a while now, albeit after 7-8 years of PAIN

How many cats have you had the past 7-8 years?

 

[geordiecolin]

Porn is my default setting after a big loss :xxx:

 

[sufferinsilence]

These days my deposit limits are very strict so a real "big" loss isn't possible anymore, thank fuck...

But I've had to take a walk in the past, like literally walk half an hour around the neighbourhood to calm down

Porn is probably a great solution too.

 

[geordiecolin]

These days my deposit limits are very strict so a real "big" loss isn't possible anymore, thank fuck...

But I've had to take a walk in the past, like literally walk half an hour around the neighbourhood to calm down

Porn is probably a great solution too.

But if porn fails,which happens occasionally at my age, I then visit the fridge

 

[geordiecolin]

Incidentally. Am I the only one that needs to build themselves up to making their next deposit after a god damn awful run on the slots? I have been revving up for like 4 hours while nursing my bottle of joy!

 

[PMKFRUITPRO]

I just fire up bonanza and attack even more.

 

[goatwack]

How many cats have you had the past 7-8 years?

About 5, but I generally retrieve them after

 

[dionysus]

These days my deposit limits are very strict so a real "big" loss isn't possible anymore, thank fuck...

But I've had to take a walk in the past, like literally walk half an hour around the neighbourhood to calm down

Porn is probably a great solution too.

yup
people beat dogs
or walls
or themselves up
(however ya choose to interepret that )

 

[shadow123]

But if porn fails,which happens occasionally at my age, I then visit the fridge

Um how does the fridge help when porn doesnt, just asking

 

[dionysus]

Um how does the fridge help when porn doesnt, just asking

American Pie? Dunno

 

[geordiecolin]

Um how does the fridge help when porn doesnt, just asking

My fridge has the ability to redirect my mind away from my failures. Its contents are orgasmic and I indulge

 

[geordiecolin]

I have really had a bad few months and it is all in VS. I am about to dive in in the new dog house thing before bed in VS.
Lets hope I don't have to visit the fridge

 

[shadow123]

Think in a perverse way the restrictions being imposed on us by our beloved UKGC have helped to change
my attitude to gambling,knowing that large deposits are more or less a nono nowdays makes me a lot more careful in the way I play and the big (sometimes horrendous) losses of the past can never happen again.
Good job as I too old to go through that shit again,quite happy playing low stakes now and dont tend to chase
anymore.

 

[shadow123]

American Pie? Dunno

I was thinking along those lines, got a very nice iceland cheesecake that needs sorting out

 

[dionysus]

I was thinking along those lines, got a very nice iceland cheesecake that needs sorting out

I think there's a birthday ice cream cake in the freezer been giving me the wink

 

[dionysus]

I was thinking along those lines, got a very nice iceland cheesecake that needs sorting out

being, likely, to DVD/streaming -direct release,was very nearly tempted to chuck in the Movie Social Group, but not really movie worthy

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[goatwack]

'Woke' American Pie

Sounds lit

 

[Slotter]

A good long sulk, contemplation of many conspiracy theroies, a commitment to myself never to play Bonanza again. Then in a day or two I have another go ;-)

 

[Kroffe]

Um how does the fridge help when porn doesnt, just asking

Dont underestimate the fridge.

 

[Broke]

Do not chase your losses back.

Usually I chase my losses back.

 

[Broke]

Dont underestimate the fridge.

Yes, emptying the fridge also helps.

 

[Kroffe]

Yes, emptying the fridge also helps.

The fridge can ease a troubled mind.
And bring calm to your soul.
Some say it works as good as porn.
When looking to fill a hole.

 

[Siohmy]

After a really big loss? Generally but a new laptop.

 

[Lucky Loser]

After a big loss I would stop for a few days and then bet less for a while. Just chill out and watch lots of TV or go for a run to clear the head.

I suggest keeping track of your daily gambling spend via a wall calendar. It really helps me pinpoint when I'm losing control.

 

[sufferinsilence]

After a big loss I would stop for a few days and then bet less for a while. Just chill out and watch lots of TV or go for a run to clear the head.

I suggest keeping track of your daily gambling spend via a wall calendar. It really helps me pinpoint when I'm losing control.

Keeping track of it actually made me try to chase losses, that wasn't the best idea for me. I'm doing much better with deposit limits and smaller stakes

 

[Lucky Loser]

It has the opposite effect for me. Seeing the losses add up makes me feel sick and changes my behavior at least for a while.

 

[X-Raided]

I usually just get a bit grumpy after a big loss. However, I usually vape myself into oblivion in the process of losing big.

 

[samdog21]

It's all relative of course, but after a sound beating I tend to sulk for the remainder of that day, ruing my inability to stop chasing the equalizing wonder-hit that never comes.

Next day, when I've calmed down and there's no more furniture left to smash or cats to fling out of windows, I'll rationalize what occurred prior, deconstruct it if you will.

General conclusion drawn is that I was a hapless weak-willed dopamine fiend chasing the slot dragon, and so a little later I'll vow to never repeat that again.

Do that a few times and you'll get to what I'm doing now, abstaining through sheer stubbornness and only opting to gamble once a month within a budget. It's been working tickety-boo for a while now, albeit after 7-8 years of PAIN

Goatwack your one of a kind brother crack me up✌

 

[Flyingslotsman]

I tend to hate on life then book a tee slot ASAP. I smash a few golf balls and take my stupidity out on them. I'll also avoid that provider for a while, and generally avoid the casinos. I'm considering going back to poker for a bit to make my funds last longer and enjoy it a bit more.

I've been running bad on novibet recently, so avoiding that until next month, I'm doing better at ladbrokes and I'm trying to stick to one or two slots betting low stakes. I also downloaded/installed slot tracker, keeping me aware of my rtp on slots, turns out doa 2 is as bad as I thought after nearly 2000 spins . 13 bonuses and average of 10x I believe

 

[mina1929]

After a big loss I definitely don't jump up and down in joy.

I actually get over it pretty quick and think maybe next time

 

[Bloatgoat]

I walk it off.

 

[Kroffe]

I never really have big losses.
Its all relative i suppose, but since i try to make my small gambling-budget last all month, i dont want to lose too much in one day.

What i do sometimes is play back a bunch of money after a nice win, a wildline or something.
But i dont really count that as losing.
Its just numbers on a screen until it hits my bank.

 

[shadow123]

Its good to do something positive if you get a decent win,do something nice and treat yourself or others,
spunking it back really defeats the whole object of gambling ( not saying I havnt done my share of spunking).
Think the days of playing for pleasure are long gone, much better ways of using money nowdays.
Also it does bring home the fact that numbers on the screen actually mean something.

 

[Kroffe]

Its good to do something positive if you get a decent win,do something nice and treat yourself or others,
spunking it back really defeats the whole object of gambling ( not saying I havnt done my share of spunking).
Think the days of playing for pleasure are long gone, much better ways of using money nowdays.
Also it does bring home the fact that numbers on the screen actually mean something.

I never give all of a win back, but say i hit a wildline for £200, ill probably play back £50 before withdrawing, in the hopes of hitting another nice win, usually fails. =)
It does depend a bit on how early in a session i get the win.
If i have already scratched the itch, ill just withdraw right away.

Usually treat myself to with some fancy food/ingredients i dont normally buy.
Last win i bought an incredibly fancy T-shirt and two spice sets similar to the pic below.
Cooking is fun, and spice is nice.

 

[pinnit2014]

Years ago, I'd have tried to reduce it but amazingly, that see's it it increase; who'd have thought.

So now I pretty much just stop and come back with a fresh gambling budget and go again. Considering I've culled my casino's by about 75% or more over the last 3 years i don't really see the loses that i used to - it was tricky to work out with so many casino's if up/down but now it's relatively straightforward to keep track.

As shadow said you really need to have an objective for any wins - be it a holiday, new kitchen fund, telescope, whatever - i was guilty of spunking back wins, nothing to show for it in the past: then used to complain about having to spend 300 quid to fix the car - nuts.

 

[Don't be rigged now]

I think my first big wins had a bad effect on myself. I never used to play slots, maybe the odd £5 or £10 left over from sports betting etc. I then remember hitting £400 from a random 40p bet on lightning strike megaways I thought wow you can actually win some decent money here. Few days later I hit £720 on a 90p bet on spinal tap (11 wild sparks) then a £1000 win from a £2 bet on big banker wildcard scratch game. This got me hooked and I’ve ended up throwing money trying to achieve wins like these. If I could go back I wish I never got those initial wins as I’m sure I would be a better position.

 

[neon claws]

I just decide to win instead next time.

 

[miksaxxx]

Porn is my default setting after a big loss :xxx:

After big loss i go talk to my wife and say , just losed 3k ..

How about :xxx: now ?

Wife : SLAP

 

[dionysus]

As others mentioned; go for a good walk, shake it off
If you have pups, theyre good de-stressors and would enjoy the time.

Recognize there's probably other things more important and need your time.

Re-evaluate

 

[geordiecolin]

After big loss i go talk to my wife and say , just losed 3k ..

How about :xxx: now ?

Wife : SLAP

Well what can I say. I lost big again last night

 

[wizzy]

..

 

[shadow123]

Perfect session at Mecca today, deposited £100, played reel king megaways at 60p,got basic feature almost straight away which upped the balance to £160,pissed around with Slingo, managed to get to Rome which paid £80,eased the balance up to £250 on jackpot quest,hit withdraw, job done.Wish it was that easy every day.
Gives me a bit of mess around money for tommorrow, got to walk the dog now (yes its raining but hes going
to stare at me until I take him) then make Sunday Dinner.

 

[Don't be rigged now]

Perfect session at Mecca today, deposited £100, played reel king megaways at 60p,got basic feature almost straight away which upped the balance to £160,pissed around with Slingo, managed to get to Rome which paid £80,eased the balance up to £250 on jackpot quest,hit withdraw, job done.Wish it was that easy every day.
Gives me a bit of mess around money for tommorrow, got to walk the dog now (yes its raining but hes going
to stare at me until I take him) then make Sunday Dinner.

Nice one, spend your winnings before feeding it back in

 

[shadow123]

Resisted a re deposit despite being bored stiff,Mecca give me 3 £25 bonuses a week on x5 wagering,they start tommorrow,so will low roll on those.

 

[Playford7]

Don’t give a shit after a big loss.

just open a beer or a scotch, light a smoke and walk my dog.

wouldn’t gamble if it bothered me that much...

 

[Fredos386]

I used to go crazy like many.. but now that i know our results are tracked and system control the RTP long term, i know that what i lost under the RTP will return eventually.. and it always does... so always that i don't even bother anymore. The system is so controlled that i can predict the future like dam crystal ball.. suffer here knows.. im the predicator! Makes it now pretty boring as i know when/how much im due.. then when i get it i know when it's over and when i'll rip because i reached my "ceiling". I don't really care people argueing that anymore.. after 3 years streaming i could call everything so precisely that's not even debatable anymore.. either everything is completly controlled or i am a super living crystal ball with superpowers....

 

[Kroffe]

I used to go crazy like many.. but now that i know our results are tracked and system control the RTP long term, i know that what i lost under the RTP will return eventually.. and it always does... so always that i don't even bother anymore. The system is so controlled that i can predict the future like dam crystal ball.. suffer here knows.. im the predicator! Makes it now pretty boring as i know when/how much im due.. then when i get it i know when it's over and when i'll rip because i reached my "ceiling". I don't really care people argueing that anymore.. after 3 years streaming i could call everything so precisely that's not even debatable anymore.. either everything is completly controlled or i am a super living crystal ball with superpowers....

Got any vods of you actually doing this?
Would be cool to see.