Tilt is a term taken from the poker world which describes the emotional state of a player which leads to them starting to make rash decisions due to disappointment, irritation, and other emotions that are causing them to deviate from their usual or rational strategy.

In a betting context, “tilt” can occur after several losses when a customer begins to make rash bets based solely on emotion, without employing any analysis or strategy, in an attempt to win back their lost funds quickly.