Any experienced casino player will tell you that there is only one universal truth when it comes to casino gaming and that is at some point, you will experience a run of losses. These 'bad beats' as they are sometimes known, are the bane of casino gamers and affect people in many negative ways.
The question is, what can you do to turn your fortunes around for the better?
In this article, we'll be examining precisely that. Investigating ways and methods to help a player in the midsts of a bad run, improve their mood, their outlook and also their betting habits in the hope of stopping the rot and getting back to winning ways quickly.
First though, let's take a look at what entails a 'bad beat' and some of the grave mistakes players make when they are experiencing one.
The signs and symptoms of a bad beat
The term 'bad beat' originates in poker and was described to use a run of hands that a player experienced when through bad play and bad luck, they just could not win a hand, even if dealt a strong pocket hand.
In the casino, a bad beat simply means a run of wagers over a sustained period of time where the player experiences a higher percentage of losing bets, than successful ones.
There is no definitive time limit on how long a bad beat has to last for it to be termed as such. If you only play once a month and don't win for two months, you may feel you are on a bad beat. If you play several times a day and are used to winning in most sessions, a run of 2/3 days without a win constitutes a bad beat.
The application of the term isn't important. What is, are the effects it causes.
There are many signs and symptoms of a bad beat, some of them easy to spot, others more subtle, but when you combine the effect of all of them they have a wholly negative effect on your casino experience.
It is very easy for any casino player to fall into this downward spiral when they are having no luck at the slots or tables. Yet, in doing so, they are actually contributing towards their own downfall.
If you make larger bets on more riskier markets, then you are likely to lose more money - hence your bad beat will continue. If you spend money you can't afford, then you'll be playing from a position of need and necessity rather than enjoyment, this puts you under even greater pressure and can seriously cloud your judgement.
Playing when angry or frustrated or seeking to recoup losses, leads to a player who does not make rational decisions, as evidenced by the player making larger bets on higher-risk markets.
In situations like this, while a run of bad luck may initially have been the cause of the bad beat, how the player is reacting to it emotionally and then by making larger riskier bets is actually exacerbating the circumstances.
In effect, sometimes the player is as much to blame for their bad beat, as luck is.
Yet, it doesn't have to be that way. It is relatively easy to deal with the effects of a bad beat, provided that you approach the situation in the right way.
How to deal positively with a bad beat
The first thing to realise about bad beats is that they happen to every casino player. Some days you will intend to wager $20 at a casino and end up with a nice fat profit at the end of your session. Other days, you'll wager $20 and lose it all without having a sniff of a win.
That is how casino gaming works. If you are expecting a uniform payout each day, then you are going to be sorely disappointed. The random nature of the games at the casino means that there will be times when you win more often and times when you win far less often.
Although a very simple premise, if you can understand this before you play then it puts bad beats into perspective somewhat. Every player not only experiences them but should expect to experience them from time to time.
By understanding this, you can actively control your emotional responses to a bad beat. If you are playing in a negative, angry and frustrated stated of mind, that will be reflected in the bets you make. Control these emotions and understand that you are on a bad beat, while remaining calm and collected and you'll avoid these negative feelings and make more measured, calculated and better wagers.
Controlling your emotions is one thing and doing so certainly helps improve your chances of ending a bad beat, but there are other practical steps you can take at the casino too, which will help you break the run of losses.
The first of these is to change your habits. Many casino players find that they have favourite games that they enjoy playing the most at every online casino. If you are playing your favourites and having no luck, then try something else.
I would even argue that trying a completely brand new game can have benefit. If you have never played a game before, then you are focusing on learning the game, as well as winning. This again gives you another focus away from losing.
I would also say that it is a good idea to hit the tables and play some table games that offer even money bets. A good example of this is the outside bets available on the roulette table (odd/even, red/black etc).
The reason for this is that even on a bad beat, these types of bets are almost 50/50 chance of the player winning. As such, they offer you a greater chance of success and the psychological effect of having a couple of wins under your belt betting on red or black can far outweigh the cash value of your win.
If you feel like your bad beat is coming to an end, then that is only a positive!
The other practical step to take is to rather than chase your losses, cut them. Play for smaller stakes than you would normally and start to play for smaller stakes the moment you feel you are in a losing streak.
This is important as it will preserve your account balance for longer and then when you start winning again and your balance creeps up, you can increase your stakes once again to the previous level.
Finally, remember these three golden rules of what never to do on a bad beat:
Bad beats are never nice for a player to endure, but they can be mitigated and dealt with successfully without too much damage to your balance. Having the right attitude to playing and understanding that bad beats can and will happen is the key to dealing with their effects most proficiently.
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