If You Could Never Tell Anyone About Your Wins, Would You Still Bet?

[SharpEddie47]

Yes. Most of my big wins nobody knows about.

I don't broadcast my betting results generally.

 

[Klaus]

All wins kept private.

No exceptions.

 

[oli_sussex]

Never share wins with non-bettors.

Occasionally mention on forums for credibility. That's all.

 

[FadeThePublic]

I've kept some wins secret from specific people.

Like I didn't tell my parents about certain wins because they'd lecture me about gambling.

 

[CoachTony_Bets]

Same Fade. My wife knows I bet but not specific amounts.

Some wins stay private to avoid judgment.

 

[TaffyTipster]

I tell the missus about big wins.

Have to - she notices when money appears in the account.

But I definitely downplay the amounts sometimes.

 

[ParlayPrincess_88]

Wait you guys LIE to your families about your wins??

 

[SharpEddie47]

Not lying Princess. Just selective disclosure.

"Had a good week" versus "won $3,000."

 

[Klaus]

Privacy regarding finances reasonable.

Full disclosure unnecessary even with family.

 

[DublinDegen]

i dont tell family anything... they dont know i bet... definitely dont know how much i lose... would be horrified...

 

[CoachTony_Bets]

Conor keeping addiction secret from family is different than privacy about hobby.

That's concerning.

 

[BetStorm_09]

Honestly, I think I still would . For me, the enjoyment isn’t really about telling others, it’s more about the process, the risk, the decisions, and sometimes just being right. That said, sharing wins definitely adds to the fun, so taking that away would make it feel a bit quieter , but not enough to stop completely.

 

[DublinDegen]

i know... but telling them means admitting i have problem... easier to just hide it...

 

[TaffyTipster]

Mate that's not sustainable.

 

[ThePuntingProf]

The question of disclosure is quite complex, Margaret knew everything about my betting because we did it together, but my children know almost nothing, they are aware I bet on football but have no idea of the extent or the success, I keep it private not out of shame but because I do not wish them to view gambling as an acceptable financial strategy, this creates an odd situation where I am quite successful at something I cannot fully share with my own family, I suppose this supports the original question, would I still bet if I could never tell anyone, clearly yes as I already mostly do not tell anyone, but Margaret's validation mattered enormously and without her the wins are less meaningful even though the money is the same.

 

[TaffyTipster]

Prof that makes sense mate.

Protecting your kids from thinking gambling is normal career path.

 

[SharpEddie47]

Prof raises good point: even successful bettors often hide it from family to avoid setting bad example.

Different from social media bragging entirely.

 

[ParlayPrincess_88]

This thread got really deep!

I just wanted to know if sharing wins mattered!

 

[FadeThePublic]

And the answer is: yes, sharing matters to most people.

But how much it matters varies.

 

[CoachTony_Bets]

Summary: Most people would still bet without ability to share, but many would enjoy it less.

Validation is secondary reward for most, primary reward for some.