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Mike_25
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I have to say near-misses keep me gambling longer than I should. When a slot comes up just one number or symbol off from a big jackpot, it creates this feeling that my luck is about to change. "That was almost a winner, the next spin has to be the big one!" I know it's irrational, but that's the thrill of gambling.
These tiny losses feel like I almost won, so they keep me feeding the machines more money. The casinos obviously design the games this way on purpose. Give people a few stomach-punch almost-wins, and they'll keep pulling the lever thinking their big score is coming. Before I know it, hours and dollars have vanished!
Every gambler has their "system" or lucky charm they clutch onto, thinking it will turn their luck around. We tell ourselves we're just having a bad day, even as the piles of chips dwindle. Near-misses fuel that delusion the most, which is why they're the casinos' most useful tool. The lesson is, once I start focusing on almost-winning rather than actually winning, it's time to walk away from the tables. Easy to say now, hard to follow in the moment! But that's the life of an gambler.
These tiny losses feel like I almost won, so they keep me feeding the machines more money. The casinos obviously design the games this way on purpose. Give people a few stomach-punch almost-wins, and they'll keep pulling the lever thinking their big score is coming. Before I know it, hours and dollars have vanished!
Every gambler has their "system" or lucky charm they clutch onto, thinking it will turn their luck around. We tell ourselves we're just having a bad day, even as the piles of chips dwindle. Near-misses fuel that delusion the most, which is why they're the casinos' most useful tool. The lesson is, once I start focusing on almost-winning rather than actually winning, it's time to walk away from the tables. Easy to say now, hard to follow in the moment! But that's the life of an gambler.