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Why gamblers bet against logic
1) Short answer
Players often bet "contrary to logic" not because they do not know mathematics, but because at the moment of solving emotions and distortions of perception take control. The brain overestimates rare bright events, hates to record losses and "sees" patterns in noise. The interface, social evidence and timing are pushing for momentum. The result is violations of the plan, an increase in the rate/pace and an extra turnover with the previous EV.
2) Neuro-basis of irrationality
Dopamine and the expectation of a reward: a surge in surprise ("what if now") makes the next bet subjectively more "correct" than it is on EV.
Stress hormones (norepinephrine/cortisol): narrow attention, speed up decisions, worsen control.
Habit system: repeated actions (pressed - again) are automated - it's easier to continue than to stop.
3) Player's main cognitive traps
1. Perspective theory/loss aversion: losses hurt more than equal wins → early TP, late SL, dogon.
2. Gambler's Fallacy: "after a series of cons should turn."
3. Hot hand effect: "I'm in shape" with random episodes.
4. Illusion of control: timing, rituals, "instinct" seem to influence chance.
5. Confirming distortion: we notice hits of "intuition," ignore misses.
6. Availability/freshness bias: A fresh skid overlaps months of routine.
7. Sunk cost ("invested so much - you need to finish off"): past spending dictates future risk.
8. House money effect ("money from the casino"): winning is perceived as "not your own" → readiness for risk ↑.
9. Near miss ("almost won"): a miss is experienced as "almost success" → a desire to continue.
10. Time pressure (live): little time to check EV → pulses win.
4) How interface and environment are pushing for illogical rates
Sensory anchors: sound/animations "shout" about victories and "almost"; losses are quiet.
Social triggers: chats, winner feeds, streams - FOMO effect.
Night promo and silence: later - less control, longer session.
Live timers: counting in seconds turns off thinking.
5) Where exactly the logic breaks down (symptom map)
After winning: euphoria → stavka↑, temp↑, change to more volatile.
After a series of disadvantages: tilt → dogon, SL transfer, "a little more - and to zero."
After "almost": raising the "I'm close" rate.
With fatigue: autospin, forgotten pauses and limits.
In live: express trains "for the sake of emotions," entry without line rating.
6) Mathematical momentum price
Expected loss per hour (slots):[
\ mathbb {E} [\text {Loss/hr} ]\approx (1-\text {RTP} )\times\text {revolution/hour}
]- was (0. 04\times 2000=80) u/ч; became (0. 04\times 2000\times1. 2\times1. 3\approx125) u/ч.
- Overpayment: + 45 u/h with the same EV.
7) Anti-error system: before, during, after
Loop A - Before start (strict rules)
The purpose of the session: time/wager/entertainment (not "earn").
Block bank and base rate (u): (u =\frac {\text {bank}} {N}), where (N) are the target rounds.
Stop loss (SL): 1-2 × of expected "turnover value" ((1-\text {RTP} )\cdot N\cdot u).
Break profit (TP): fixed amount/multiplier; after - pause and partial withdrawal of 50-70%.
Rate corridor: fixed ± 10-15% of (u); exit is prohibited.
Black list of triggers: WIN-PEAK, 3 − in a row, NEAR series, live ideas from the ceiling.
Loop B - During (filters)
The pause rule is 5-10 minutes for any trigger (above).
Autospin Off when there is a surge of emotions; timer 45-60 minutes per unit.
Decision window in live: 60-90 seconds to check EV; did not have time - pass.
No "dogons" and time extensions - you can only change between sessions.
Loop C - After (metering and calibration)
Magazine: turnover, result, promo, duration, emotions (1-5), tags WIN-PEAK/NEAR/TILT/LIVE.
Rolling total of 10-20 sessions against sensation.
A/B-checking habits: a week game "according to plan" vs a week "add after +/ −" - compare Net ROI and drawdown.
8) Quick decision templates (to make it easier for the brain)
"If WIN-PEAK →" pause 10 min, output 50-70%, return to (u).
"If 3 − in a row →" pause 10 minutes, end of block, transfer of decisions to tomorrow.
"If the NEAR series →" a pause of 5-10 minutes, the rate does not increase.
"If live and <60 seconds →" skipping with no exceptions.
"If emotions ≥4/5 →" stop block.
9) Mini calculators and metrics
Net ROI for the period:[
\ text {Net ROI} =\frac {\text {profit} -\text {commission} +\text {promo}} {\text {turnover}}
][
\ text {Compliance} =\frac {#\text {SL, TP and Time Limit sessions} {#\text {of all sessions} }\\(\ge 80 %\\text {- target})
][
f=\min\left(\tfrac{1}{2}f_{\text{Kelly}},\ f_{\max}\right)
]where (f_{\max}) is your risk ceiling on the deal.
10) Typical scenarios and what to do "in the moment"
Skidding x150 → "push further": 60% output → 10 min pause → basic (u) → prohibition to change the game in this session.
Three minuses in a row → "must be repulsed": a pause of 10 minutes → the end of the block; per week: (u) − 20%, time − 20%.
Streamer "presses bonuski" → FOMO: close the broadcast, return to the plan; live bets without preparation - no.
Almost bonus twice in a row → "I'm close": NEAR tag in the magazine, pause; the rate does not change.
11) Checklist before/during/after
Before
- Bank, (u), N, SL, TP, time limit set.
- Rate corridor ± 10-15% and list of triggers.
- Purpose: Time/wager/fun.
Pro tempore
- Timer 45-60 min, round counter.
- Pause at WIN-PEAK/NEAR/3 −/emotion ≥4/5.
- There are no dogons, live - only with the "solution window."
Later
- Totals/emotions/tags have been added to the log.
- Verified Net ROI and Compliance.
- Adjustments - only between sessions.
12) Mythbuster (short)
"If you're crying, you have to crush. "- Previous probabilities; only risk and turnover are growing.
"I haven't given for a long time - I have to give it back. "- Independent events have no memory.
"Almost means close. "- Near miss elevates emotion, not EV.
"I'll fight back quickly - it will get easier. "- Tilt makes it more expensive every minute of the game.
13) The bottom line
Counterintuitive bets are a predictable product of biology, distortion and environment, not "character." It is not the "iron nerves" that win, but the system: rules before the start, decision templates "in the moment," a fixed rate corridor, pauses, a journal and reality checks. With this architecture, emotions remain vivid and decisions rational and predictable in risk.