Believing that they can win back loses is what keeps addicts going, without that strong believe they wouldn't reach the level of addiction, as they keep believing they will keep chasing loses. It is possible to win back loses but we shouldn't dwell on it, when you lose you should move on, if you win another time and it covers for the loses you should take it. When you are desperate to recover loses that is when you can do everything possible to continue gambling even if it means selling off your property and borrowing. There is need for a total self control when it comes to gambling, if you don't have it you will most become an addict.