A losing gambling session can change the way a person thinks about money. Someone who planned to spend a fixed amount may suddenly feel that stopping would mean accepting defeat. Another bet begins to look like an opportunity to recover what has already been lost. Before long, the original plan no longer matters as much as getting back to the starting point. This behaviour is known as chasing losses. It is a recognised pattern in gambling research, and it can occur both during a session and when someone returns to gamble another day in an attempt to recover previous losses.…