Learning proper playing strategies is only part of a successful gambler's game plan. Having the proper attitude is just as important.

The reasons most players lose are:
• Players with unrealistic winning goals.
• Players who rely strictly on luck.
• Players with little (or no) discipline.
• Players who play not to lose.

First and foremost, to be a winner, you need to learn how to control your emotions when gambling. Remember … "The real struggle when you are playing is, not between you and the casino, but between you and yourself." Therefore you must learn to develop a sense of timing or awareness of when to play and, most importantly, when to quit.

In short, you must develop a playing attitude that helps you overcome the psychological barriers created by casinos to keep you losing and to make it difficult for you to leave with a profit.

First, when gambling at casinos expect to win, rather than lose. Always prepare yourself for inevitable losing sessions. No matter how skillful a player you are, sometimes everything will go wrong. Above all, learn to develop a sense of timing for when to play and when to quit. Have a solid game plan. Effectively manage your money. These attitudes are not natural, and require a certain amount of working on before you can play with discipline. However developing these playing attitudes, you will be able to enjoy the fun and excitement of casino gambling with a minimum risk to your bankroll.