Most novice players commit the cardinal sin of increasing wagers while playing in the online gambling sites. Just after loosing a few rounds, they increase their wager. They are confident that they will win the next round and hence double their stakes. While this may work to their advantage if they win, what if they do not? By habit they double the stakes once more and this keeps on going until they are broke. Do not forget that patience plays a huge part in successful online gambling.