There are also quite unrealistic beliefs of players that they can negotiate a jackpot with a machine on a specific day and hour and drive away “bad” cards. Some believe that if they do not win a small amount today, something terrible will happen the next day. And some do not see the point of life without a new poker game or sports bet.

Enthusiasts of gambling are susceptible to 3 myths:

1. Expecting a giant win;
2. Believe in the misfortune of other participants;
3. Victory can be predicted by performing magic rituals for luck, choosing a “lucky” day, and other methods.

Thanks to understanding such an approach to the game, you can understand the main mistakes enthusiasts make when playing for money. They can be divided into tactical and strategic.

Tactical mistakes of players

Tactical errors can be reduced to the problem of excessive confidence in victory due to the use of a winning strategy, the use of logical fallacies, the illusion of control over the game, and the underestimation of the role of chance.
The main errors are:

1. А lack of understanding of the rules of the game,
2. А lack of knowledge of the mathematical foundations of the game,
3. А lack of a clear strategy for managing finances,
4. А lack of understanding of the psychological aspects of the game.

Strategic mistakes of players

“Strategic or psychological error – loss of control over oneself, self-control, and an exclusive belief in victory. Such views include:

1. Work and money can solve any problem in a person’s life;
2. Winning in the game = the best life, the idea of an unstable present and a happy future thanks to the game;
3. Fantasies about a successful game override real perceptions of oneself and one’s chances.”

Recommendations for improving self-control

To avoid such mistakes and not create more problems for oneself. Some recommendations that can be made:

1. Determine the amount of money and time a person is willing to spend on the game.
2. Realize that the chance of winning is much lower than the chance of losing, and determine the amount you do not mind losing.
3. Do not give in to temptation – make only thoughtful moves, realizing the probability of chance.
4. Gambling is not a job but a pastime.
5. A big win is good, but the probability of repeating it is extremely low.
6. It’s better not to choose to go to the casino on days when you’re in a bad mood, angry, or upset about something.
7. It is most convenient to keep a list of how much time and money is spent on games.
8. Listen to the opinions of others. Most often, people immersed in gambling may not notice some important problems.
9. Refrain from borrowing money from friends or taking loans, as there is no guarantee of winning.
10. Remember that gambling should not be a way to solve financial or emotional problems.
11. Take breaks – relax, breathe fresh air, and take a walk. It’s better to distract yourself periodically to realize the amount of money and time spent and even realize that it’s time to stop.
12. Do not consume alcohol, as it clouds your perception of reality.
13. In addition to gambling, there should be other forms of leisure.
14. Play with those who are not dependent on gambling.
15. If a person loses, it is essential to accept this fact calmly and not try to make up for it by trying to regain your money.
16. Take only a certain amount of money with you and leave the rest home.
17. Casinos are establishments that will not allow you to avoid any negative feelings. It’s better to choose other leisure activities.
18. If problems arise, if you realize that you have no control over the situation, it’s better to talk to someone you can trust.

“PS: The opinion of the GPT-3 artificial intelligence (from “Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3”, the third version of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer model created by OpenAI) on myths and phobias. “There are many types of psychological and physical illnesses associated with playing in casinos. This can include addiction to gambling, depression, anxiety, problems with spending control, and even suicidal thoughts and attempts. Players may also experience social and economic problems such as the destruction of family and friendships, bankruptcy and employment problems.”