{"id":2345,"date":"2026-04-21T14:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/ypefthyno-paignio\/mythoi-kai-alitheies-gia-ton-tzogo\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:15:18","slug":"mythoi-kai-alitheies-gia-ton-tzogo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/anagnorise-to-provlima\/mythoi-kai-alitheies-gia-ton-tzogo\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths and Facts About Gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='flex_column_table av-446e2p-93f16e1a5dafbb94d616096590f3862b sc-av_two_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-446e2p-93f16e1a5dafbb94d616096590f3862b av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mob3z0qj-a66baddab847906e391a46d47d8b13d4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-a66baddab847906e391a46d47d8b13d4{\nmargin:15px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-a66baddab847906e391a46d47d8b13d4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-a66baddab847906e391a46d47d8b13d4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mob3z0qj-a66baddab847906e391a46d47d8b13d4 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Myths and Facts About Gambling<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2jr52p-a97ef4888ea3cda6732f479a13d0749f av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  myths flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#00150a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Many beliefs about gambling are based on myths or wrong ideas that can affect how players think and behave. Understanding how gambling works and recognising these myths can help people make more informed decisions and stay in control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp461flh-2d662dcb6a32137e0308a35db746c32e avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>1. MYTH: You must gamble every day to be considered as having a gambling problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> How often someone gambles is not the only sign of a problem. If gambling causes financial, emotional, family, work or social difficulties, there may be a problem, no matter how often the person gambles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-4jgt2m-ba8bde42af0f0f5821f301dfc0b52736 hr-default  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46fgrj-29d92f3edc5752a7eb7180c6cf284315 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>2. MYTH: If someone has money, then gambling is not a problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> The effects of problematic gambling are not only financial. Gambling can negatively affect relationships, mental health, work and daily life, even when there are no obvious financial problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-2rbkcu-8c67e25eefb0320da5fdb30a3c963816 hr-default  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46248j-6b4638ed10457ccb96bf202f20bb8349 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>3. MYTH: If I keep gambling, my luck will change and I will win back what I lost.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Each gambling result is independent from the previous ones. The chances do not increase because someone has already lost or because they continue to gamble. Trying to win back losses can lead to even bigger losses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-lscpa6-99c23bf5a70f9a926ec951c47c9c35b1 hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46bjw7-13d7ab63e084acf495bf62c7dada6e64 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>4. MYTH: I almost won, so this means I will win soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> An outcome that is close to winning does not increase the chances of winning next time. Each result remains random and independent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-kcy4wu-9e3cd66e61e3d4baeee8bab521810131 hr-default  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46b3fz-2ee0f035b367a587f9e2e10b4238bc3a avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>5. MYTH: There are strategies or \u201cright moves\u201d that can affect the result.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Most casino games are based on random results. For example, in slot machines, the result is not affected by when or how a button is pressed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-j7dv66-a071a0490103d42f727d4f49165ea9a4 hr-default  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46aj1t-a701d9e562b0147c8644fd149063e626 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>6. MYTH: I feel that today is my lucky day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Hope, instinct or the belief that someone \u201cwill win\u201d does not affect the result. Luck cannot be predicted or controlled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-i0ovdq-3d25f985528bb0865bda6f7ba3000f0a hr-default  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46a6xc-0a45a499cc8feb6719629962bc3d999f avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>7. MYTH: If I know the game well, I can beat the casino.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Casino games are designed so that the casino has a mathematical advantage. In some games, skill may affect certain choices, but the casino advantage still exists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-g3i366-165d7a00ee6f5b5cc613456f220e5162 hr-default  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp469rlz-f806936418614cc0bfa3009b4e5da014 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>8. MYTH: Lucky charms or \u201clucky habits\u201d increase the chances of winning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Objects, habits or rituals do not affect the outcome of gambling games, which remains random.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-dptli6-67ec03261a7a7dcdf43cb3485761170c hr-default  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp462o2y-743c6cd204ffd2070856a2ab7883eaea avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>9. MYTH: If you keep winning, you will continue to win.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Each result is independent from the previous one. Winning several times in a row does not increase the chances of future success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-1ac78e-04077ce8a6703c89544bb75e15d32bf6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp468k0o-80a6fd5895f6884c163c0ad1875e16d1 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>10. MYTH: Since I have already spent a lot of money, I must continue so it does not go to waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Money that has already been lost does not affect future results. Continuing to gamble in order to \u201cwin back\u201d money can greatly increase losses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-bcvwce-24a9507834e6b00cbd82bf853da4f3d9 hr-default  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp4680x1-31329149d65d18d034b17057060cbfb7 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>11. MYTH: A person cannot become addicted to an activity like gambling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT: <\/strong>Problematic gambling can lead to addiction, affecting an individual&#8217;s behaviour and daily life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-9bpq3i-ea9a2c910b690d01f565e2634d73c329 hr-default  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp467k0u-f0fdcbdb053bf18db593ddb0898b17f6 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>12. MYTH: There is no treatment for problematic gambling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> There are evidence-based treatments and support services that can help people regain control and reduce the negative effects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-7kvf72-f968b08785248e2178185db1a63018f2 hr-default  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp46721k-28e9a30819a232354f70cc0a6ea84245 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>13. MYTH: Gambling is a harmless way to deal with stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Excessive gambling can harm mental health, relationships, finances and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-5nj2da-c6856c6163a10e81ef89c713d6799535 hr-default  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp466jhy-8d8767e6c39aa5a06b6d363194dfa39b avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>14. <\/strong><strong>MYTH: <\/strong>If you can find someone to pay off your gambling debts, you&#8217;ll have a clean slate and be on your way to recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nFACT:<\/strong> Financial support from others does not address the underlying causes of problematic gambling behaviour and may contribute to the continuation of gambling. As a result, it can negatively affect relationships, mental wellbeing, work performance and daily life, even when there are no obvious financial difficulties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-43x6gu-3e2e684ebcf1b7d7d81942a4d838f4a0 hr-default  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp4664ut-2c15a25e7b39e97994c9af4fc7ae436f avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>15. MYTH: A gambling problem only affects the person who gambles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> Problematic gambling can seriously affect family, friends and loved ones, causing financial pressure, conflict, stress and loss of trust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-26gblq-df846c739cc9e3f094bb4c4a787a8754 hr-default  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-mp465rt2-a5f444e15a7ec8043f9c8197990e17b4 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>16. MYTH: If you do not gamble, you will never win.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACT:<\/strong> In gambling, the more someone plays, the greater the chance of losing money, time and control. The safest choice to avoid losses is not to gamble.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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