Of course it's true that you can measure your success by your bank balance. However, it's worth noting that gambling intentionally has a very high variance - i

Of course it's true that you can measure your success by your bank balance. However, it's worth noting that gambling intentionally has a very high variance - it's part of the addiction mechanism that losing players often win a little and occasionally win large amounts. Successful card counters will also have their bank punctuated by winning and losing streaks. It's only in the long-term that you will be able to tell if you're making money.