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There are different types of gamblers depending on what they play. Some gamblers are rounded and play all kinds of types possible but there are those who only stick with one type.

For example, one could just play slots while one just sports betting. My question would be which one do you think is more addicting? Slot machines are more rapid and you can play it more consecutively because it is fast unlike sports betting where matches take time. You might get addicted on sports betting more if you enjoy analyzing things and winning it might give you some pride for your skills. Not to mention that if you are a fan of the sport you are betting on, surely you are emotionally invested in the sport therefore would want to follow it and bet on it many times.

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

According to what I have researched about it in the past, even among casinos games, slots is the most addictive, while also addictive than sports betting.

But do not be fooled with that because anyone can be addicted to any among them. I have seen people that were addicted to sport betting before and it is not good at all also.

Addiction happens in whatever games, what we call Addiction is an uncontrollable urge for something, and an addict, does that thing he is addicted to consistently, so it doesn't matter which game, addictions can come from whatever games be it slot, dice, sport betting and the rest.

Addiction is about the state of mind of the addict and not what he addicted to, a gambling addict can play several gambling game2all fuelled by his addictions.

I think there can be no comparison between the two because there aren't as many sports bettors in the world as there are slot lovers. The reason is very simple; the biggest reason why people get so much addicted to slots games are the potential outcomes. Why do you think slot games are often advertised/promoted by mentioning the max win one can get from them? For example, if you see a banner or post about Sweet Bonanza, a very popular slot from Pragmatic Play, you will see that they have mentioned that one can get more than 21,000x of their bet from it.

Now, when people see that, they feel tempted because that's a huge multiplier, right? They don't realise that the odds for you to even hit a 100x multiplier are extremely tiny, so hitting a multiplier that high is almost impossible, and that's the reason why only a few people out of millions manage to get that because the odds are too small. But it's the temptation that makes people play that game, and any other slot game out there.

So, based on my knowledge and understanding, I think slots are hands down more addictive than sports betting.

I don't think there's a general answer to your question. As you've said, one could just play slots while another could only focus on sports betting. So, they're both equally addicting, but to different gamblers. Both appeal differently to different gamblers.

There's a kind of gambler who enjoys just killing time mindlessly pushing buttons. On the other hand, there's also a kind of gambler who loves to do careful analyses and makes bets according to them. There are also gamblers who love betting on sports or leagues they're hooked on. All of them could be equally addicted.

For me it's sports betting than slots, in slots for long term or in one sitting I think it bores me out after an hour of playing continuously  while on sports betting even though it's slow paced, there a hundred of markets you can choose from daily and if you are good in analyzing with teams, the chance of winning will increase significantly.

But of course, it different for every person. Some people might be way more addicted to slots than to sports bet or other kind of games.

Slots are easier to make gamblers addicted, because the games in slots are varied, with an interactive game model that makes players unaware that the icons are for betting. The absence of waiting time for results makes gamblers quicker in taking action. Unlike sports, we have to wait for the results of the match first before we know whether we lose or profit. Don't forget too, there is also emotion control in slots, for example, the more often you see the scatter symbol, you will start to think that you are close to free spins. this triggers you to continue spinning.

Addictive, of course there are Satya Private addicted to placing sports bets, but not all types of sports.
For now I am the most enthusiastic about gambling soccer, European, other Spanish parts are not.

Gambling has indeed been played all the games, but not addicted, football really makes me addicted what else is the best clubs, there is no betting story.

Casino games generally are more addicting than sports betting, the only type of sports games that occurs rapidly is virtual reality and this is almost like casino games to me because the sportsbook are the ones in control of it. Sports betting is can consume a lot of money depending on how you bet on it but compared to casino games bettors don't just lose a bet and place another immediately.

definitely Slots, I didn't need to do any research to have this opinion. Slots games are available every day at any time, while sports betting has a specific calendar and people rarely bet every day, because they don't like and don't know all the leagues in the world. So in most cases people tend to bet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. There are people who only bet on fights and basketball and these are sports that also have a specific calendar.

There are actually limits on my country that place speed limit of that rapidness for slot machines. They require small pause between bets and you can't buy bonus rounds. Bonus rounds just happen if they happen.

I guess the regulators recognize that those are factors that affect the behavior of addicted gamblers.

But i think it's all matter of preference. It's hard to get addicted to slots, if you hate slots. And same goes with sports betting. There are just ton of people who don't care about sports. That's why the variety is so huge, so that everyone could find some activities to bet, that they could even remotely tolerate.

The fast phase game one is always the most addicting gambling games since your mind will be fully immersed on gambling unlike sports betting that requires a long duration for the match to conclude your bets.

You can already rest after you place bet on sports while on slot games you need to watch the game per spin results just to enjoy this type of game.

But in terms of expenses addiction I think both are the same since you can place high amount on single bet on sports that equivalent to thousands or more spin on slot.

You will say that if you lose in sport betting, that you do not place another bet again that day or even maybe that week. But some bettors are different because they are addicts.

I know that slots are addictive and maybe addictive than sport betting but some people that get addicted to sport betting do lose much money like someone that is addictive to slot. Do not forget that there are live matches also.

But in 90 minutes matches, I can be earning $100 weekly but decided to use $10 on gambling or betting. If slot will take the $10, very possible that sports betting can also take it. I can use $0.5 to be gambling in each round, but use $5 or the whole $10 to bet on sport betting.

Slots are more addictive.
You may not feel a loss or upset when you can't bet on a sporting event that you understand, but if you've played slots, and for a certain period of time not playing will make you want to play very much, especially if you make a deposit to the casino, even though you want to bet on sports but you can replace it with playing slots.
But don't underestimate sports betting or even other games in the casino, all are actually addictive, just different percentages.

In my opinion,I would say that slot is more addictive than sport betting because in slot you can gamble whenever you want, while in sport betting you will still have to wait until weekends, although some guys can also choose to bet on those midweek games but doing this sometimes is just like forcing oneself to gamble or maybe as a result of being addicted because sometimes we may not be familiar with those teams yet some guys will still want to try luck, that is to show that both can be very addictive depending on how we go about it. If you're a sport gambler and you  stick to the method of gambling during weekends you won't get addicted so easily.

Addiction is not by what we play, but by whom we are, if you can truly define the kind of gambler you happened to be, them you really know what you're doing and will have a better understanding of which game to play base on your preference.

While those that have been unable to highlighted on the differences slot or sport betting is, they may ran into various complications at all levels depending on their patterns on gambling.

I guess every gambler would influence this with their different taste on each of them. Most people might have tried sport betting and on the long run the find it not quite interesting like they had taught it would be so they move to slots and upon getting to slot, the find it's more better so they stick to it and over time we can say that they become addicted even if they losses alot in slot, they just want to keep playing compared to what they were back with sport betting likewise if someone has interest in sport betting. So it literally depends on your experience in any of them..

In the case of sports betting, you have to wait a long time for the match to end and there is a lot of excitement. But in the case of slots, the results are available for each individual bet within a few seconds. And here, seeing frequent wins and losses, a gambler is much more encouraged to spend more time there and there is a chance to win a lot of big jackpots, due to which many people are waiting for that big jackpot and expect something big to prove their luck. So, slots or other casino games are always more attractive than sports betting and gamblers are more addicted to them.

It's no doubt that slot games are more addicting than sports betting, I can say this without any doubt because I have a little experience with both games...slot games be it online or physical slot machines is capable of making gamblers stake repeatedly on different rounds and it's easy because immediately you lose you can gamble again immediately either to chase more wins or chase your losses... sports betting is quite different because you can easily pause for a while instead of losing rapidly

No comparison whatsoever will make a sport player fall quickly into addiction like a slot gambler would. Sports offers break, but slot won't offer a single time-off for compulsive players. Most times money ends the game, that is, they can only stop after no other means of getting money comes up. Problem gambling is not simply avoidable in slot games, and its simplicity added to the high chances of being compulsive. However, sports gamblers also face difficults and problems in staking games like losing huge amounts in a single game, the slot players can delay a game down to 2 hours or more because they're enjoying the video illustrations and the color presentations. Which increases the tendency of going for more.

In casino games, each person likes different types of games. Naturally, different people will prefer other games, but previous research shows that slot betting is more popular than sports betting. Those who enjoy sports betting are primarily engaged in watching sports games. Sports games are not regular, so the number of bets is relatively low. However, slot betting is always available, so if a casino player wants to play the game, they can do so through slot betting. Personally, I prefer slot betting to sports betting.

Slots are frequently more habit-forming because they are fast-paced and full of psychic backwash. You know that video slots can shove gamblers into the "machine zone" and conduct to gambling issue much rapid than table tournament. But don’t underestimate online sports betting, it is also immensely habit-forming, particularly live in-play wagering through mobile, with around 16% of gambler developing a symptom of gaming disorder and many more slipping into loss chasing or impulsive habits. So in real life, slots raffle you in faster and deeper, while sports betting draws you into and out of emotion, analysis and continual entry, both of which could be threatening in different path.

It depends on gambler. Someone will prefer to push the button and don`t use brains, the other will prefer to spend few hours to make high quality prediction. The same time, the main part of gamblers have no problems with addiction - if i remember correct just about 1% of gamblers becomes addicts.
As for me - i use slots for rest with minimal bet after hard day and it is enough for me. About 2 years i was seriously in betting - it took all my time but it  gave me good profit. When i understood that i can`t combine good prediction and main job i left betting and bet just if have several free hours.

they have their own characteristics that make them addicting but slots being fast paced is what makes it dangerous imo because you might not realize just how much you have played already with how fast everything goes in slots

Both are addictive, sports betting, especially for those who do enjoy analyzing matches in certain sports, the process is fun and gives a different sensation to bettors. Especially if the prediction is right.
So is the slot game, some say that the sound or season of the slot game provides a certain stimulus that makes gamblers addicted. But I don't think it's just that.
Both are fun for me. But sports betting is more interesting to me.

When I first stepped into the world of casinos, this happened to me in slot betting. Even though my device was not very good at that time, it worked a little slowly. The slot game was so fast that I didn't even get a chance to close the entry. The entry was made while closing, and later, I lost some of my money in that round. Although the speed of the game seems to be dangerous, there is fun in being fast, you can get a lot of pleasure/enjoying from playing the games.

At least for me there's no doubt that it's the slots hehehe
When it comes to sports betting I can be quite rational, I analyze my bets a lot, place them and wait for the results
I hardly ever place a bet quickly or out of emotion

but with slots it's very easy to get that urge to play one more, to play the last one, to win and want to try to win again, or even to have a bad streak and want to play a few more just to win hehehe  :D :D :D
I think the characteristics of the two types of bet are also relevant
In sports betting you have to wait for the result, the game has to happen, while in slots it's much quicker, you can bet whenever you want and in a few seconds you can see the result.

 I think both slots and sports betting can be very addictive, but in different ways. Slots are more about quick action and that constant “just one more spin” feeling, which hooks a lot of people. Sports betting, on the other hand, can be addictive if you love analyzing games and following your favorite teams,it gets you emotionally invested. In the end, it really depends on what type of thrill you’re after, but slots probably get more people addicted just because of how fast and nonstop they are.

True, but that doesn't in anyway relate to their addiction problems. My point is, there isn't some specific type of games that drives gamblers into addiction faster than the others -- what about other factors that can possibly create the habit? Like prolonged play time, huge wager limits, isolation and boredom, passion and curiosity?. There are actually a lot of things that make up that reaction.

Study shows that slot is more addictive, but just like I said earlier, a lot of factors add up to create the reaction.
Are you trying to put us in a tight corner where we have to agree that slots are more addictive? I don't get it. How about other casino games?

Addiction is addiction, no matter how time-consuming or fast it is. Slot machines give you quick results, but addiction does not depend on whether you play slot games or sports betting, rather if you constantly spend time and money on the game, then that will only be an addiction for you. Take a cricket match, ODI or Test, it will take time to give the result but you bet on it and whatever the result is, profit or loss, but you are constantly attached to the cricket or football match and you do not focus on any other work but spend your time only on betting on cricket or football, this is addiction for you.

That is true, classic casino game or sportsbetting, the effect is the same when it comes to addiction. Now, it depends on the gambler about his inclination but both type can be addicting to any gambler. As the definition of addiction is the same for both, it is just how much you can be addicted to it while playing.

I think so too, slot machines are very attractive, it seems like you are about to hit a jackpot and instead an unlucky streak leads you to lose what you have won or even your account.
It also happens that you almost finish your balance and suddenly the lucky spin arrives that brings you a + 20% and you convince yourself badly that it is the right spin.
Like a carousel you go up and down until you reach the end of the ride.
All games can be addictive, but slots from my point of view are the most dangerous.

In slot betting, the gambler can play for as long as he wants, but in sports betting, he does not have that opportunity. Especially if he bets on a specific match, after the game is over, he does not have the option to place another bet. I think it will be a little difficult to get addicted in sports betting. On the other hand, those who play slots can play more if they win their bets, and there is a high chance of them getting addicted because of the facility of the long duration. The gambler can choose whichever one he wants. After winning in the casino, he has a high chance of losing, but in sports betting, the gambler sees the results live, which is why there are some who only play sports betting and some who play slots.

Wiwo you are right, no game cause more addiction, the game that may cause you addiction may not cause me addiction is just based on our mind and thinking.
Just like you said that Addiction is about the state of mind of the addict and not what he or she is addicted to, meaning your addiction is caused by your state of mind you allowed which ever game get into you.

Some times I see people saying people should avoid gambling because it causes addiction and I ask is it only gambling that people get addicted to the answer is no, some people get addicted to video games, when I was in the university I have a roommate then in my hostel, he was so addicted to video games that going to classes was a big problem he can stay from morning till night playing video games and he was spending a lot of money doing that, so is not only gambling that people get addicted and is not the kind of gambling you play is your mentality, for me no kind of game I will play that will make me become addicted to it, I hate addiction and once I discover I'm doing something too much I stop it immediately, I like being in control of my own self not something controlling me.

Online slots and slot machines are more addicting and they can cause more financial loss more quickly. A round of play takes only a second or two. If you bet on sports, you will usually put money on certain outcomes and then wait for a match to finish to see if you won. Sure, you can also bet live on numerous markets, but I still think slots are more addictive.

There is also the visual element to it. The graphics, the sounds, and the atmosphere the games create. I have heard people say how they love watching the reels spin and the sounds that play when you win and lose.

The more time you spend on it, the higher the risk of addiction, and that’s why I think slots are more addictive than sports betting.

With slots, you can play for hours nonstop. In sports betting, that’s not always the case, you place your bets and wait for the results, which takes time.

The big difference comes down to how you stake your money. In sports betting, you could lose $100 in just one bet. But with slots, that same $100 might last you for hours, spinning over and over. So while the losses might end up the same, the longer exposure with slots makes it easier to get hooked compared to sports betting.

it is possible to be addicted on sports betting if it were those quick matches and easy games

maybe it can be addicting when all you have to do is choose between win or lose which a lot of sports offer like tennis or baseball (correct me if i am wrong) so even without much information you can just bet without thinking much about it

Addiction could manifest differently in people. The general view that casino games are more addictive might not be accurate because I know people who are addicted to sports betting. This set of people spends more time on sports betting, especially Virtual Sports. The reason why people think that sports betting is less addictive is that games are not played every time, but casinos are always available. But they forget that virtual games can be played at any time.

Slot is the most addictive game in gambling, even more addictive than sports betting. Slot can keep you glued to your phone or computer for hours and you will not even realize you have wasted so much time playing games. One thing about slot is that you will not just be wiped out at once because you will be winning and losing as you play on. It will take some time before you are completed wiped out, maybe that is when you will realized you have made a mistake gambling excessively.

Addiction is just the mindset and the level of understanding one has towards gambling. If you understand gambling as a game that is not certain, and even if a gambler plays different games, the understanding that is there about gambling will make one gamble in the right way that won't be a problem for the person.

 It is not about the number of games being played that will determine if a gambler will be addicted or not, but what really matters is how you see gambling and how you understand it. If addiction is all about the number of games being played, then it means gamblers who only play sports games won't be addicted, yet there are many gamblers who play only sports who are addicted.

All these are not addicting, because from the definition of addiction, you're not being referred to doing a particular thing before you can be termed an addicted gambler, but when your behavioural attitude in gambling as in summary could not lead to a tangible progress or achievement in your life, then you must have been addicted to doing that same thing perpetually and consistently and its affecting you without knowing, the more we can see a number of gamblers who were addicted but couldn't realized this, because they thought it was a normal behaviour.

Just like what you said earlier, dome gamblers like slot games while others sport games so it's based on their like and choice that determines the level of addicting you can find in those gamble. Slot games generally are more compared to sport even in casinos, and honestly sometimes sport games become boring to bet on during their seasons breaks. Personally I don't gamble during preseason games because it's obvious nobody is taking it serious and the coaches go as far as using some of their academy player to play the game to determine if they're fit to join in on the next season.

All gambling games are addictive. There are no exceptions at all. And trust me if you gamble you irresponsibly, you would find yourself in struggling to overcome the urge to place one bets even when you didn't plan for it.

I have seen gambling addicts on both sides and non is better than the other. Continue to talk about responsible gambling, risk management, bankroll management and share resources with friends to help them quit if they are addicted already.

In my opinion, slots.
Because it is faster paced when compared to sportbetting, one can play at whatever pace we feel like, meaning we have the chance to increase our intake of dopamine and thrill in our session. Not even mention there is way more advertisement aimed towards slots and the insane wins it gives, rather than ads dedicated to sport betting. Gambling streamers will usually stream something which is fast paced and not wait until the match of their favorite sport is over, so they can start a stream and talk with their viewers about it.

Both modalities of gambling can be addictive, but it is faster to develop addiction with slots. That is one of the reasons I keep closer to betting than slots and fast paced casino games.

Just my two Satoshis.

Slots are more addictive than sports betting, and any luck-based games for that matter. Slot is spontaneous; you cannot get enough with just one bet or roll. You will keep playing until you realize that you have already spent hours playing slots.
You hardly can think if you’re still okay when you're playing a slot or a luck-based game. In sports betting, there are analyses involved that allow you to use rational thinking when betting, as you have time to consider, something you cannot do in a slot or a luck-based game.

Slots are much more dangerous in addiction than sports betting because Slots are much simpler and more fun with multiplications that can surprise you in every round, while Sports Betting is rarely addictive because it must have analysis and so on that makes your mind built in betting.

Slots kill many people when addicted, 9 out of 10 people in my environment who play slots, 9 people lose their property because of addiction, even though they have only been playing for a month.

Yes, I also think that slots are the most dangerous of gambling games, because they are very addictive due to the speed of the game, with which money can melt away on the account. Sometimes in bets you can place a bet and wait for the result, then wait for the next tournament, taking a break, and in slots the player places a bet here and now, sometimes he can even get lucky and the player can win a lot, but greed immediately wakes up and he is ready to bet everything to satisfy his curiosity and even some players think that luck has come so close to them that they are ready to win all the money in the world.

Look, addiction works in all cases, any gambler can get addicted to any game. But what we usually see is that addiction works more deeply, where your money starts multiplying very quickly without any kind of skill or research. That is, if you think about it this way, addiction works more deeply in slot games. Also, these games are designed in such a way that even after losing, the gambler wants to try again and again, they think that they can win in the next game, that is, it starts to work like a kind of cycle, where the gambler cannot get out of gambling even if he wants to. But since addiction can happen in all cases, both are dangerously addictive, so in both cases, anything has to be done with limitations.

I believe that slots have a greater potential to become addictive. The amounts to bet are minimal, and it is often possible to spend hours betting without realizing it. I am not addicted, but I speak from personal experience regarding the amount of time I sometimes spend.

Everyone has their own motivations. I have seen people lose everything due to horse racing, extremely addicted, some even banned from attending races.

Addiction is caused by the chemicals emitted by the body itself and not by the type of game.

I think you have to actually put a lot more thought into sports betting which makes it much more challenging and potentially a gambler is their money on it quite as quick, as they search through all the different options. With slots you can dive right in and keep on clicking until your wallet is empty without having to think about much at all, the most you are likely to encounter is the bonus games that can be like a one out of three choice. It really comes down to the individual though, just like some people can smoke a cigarette on a night out and never think about it the next morning - others will chug away on them nonstop their whole lives. You can spend a lot of money in a short period of time on both of them, which is really the important factor.

Both of them is addictive but you can get addicted easily on slot than sportbet, because you can keep on playing it over and over again. Casino games can make one get addicted easily because they have varieties of games that you can use to pass away time when you are bored or to console yourself from whatever challenges that you are facing at that moment.

I agree that slot games are more likely to be addictive, for the simple reason that they do not require any analysis. Jackpots are something that many people look forward to, and anyone who has ever won one is likely to be addicted to slot games. Unlike sports betting, not everyone likes it, and it takes a long time to learn and improve the skills of analyzing a match. Of course, it all comes back to each individual, and it is not uncommon to see people trying both, slots and sports betting.

It seems that this will return to each individual, yes / but in my opinion, it will be slots. Yes, based on information from several articles, the most addictive gambling is the slot machine. Because it is played very quickly and is the fastest. This will force gamblers to take parts in a very short and fast time. While sports betting usually takes longer and also requires preparation for certain analysis. But again, in some terms, it might be different. But, it's mostly so far.

Source: What type of gambling is the most addictive? (https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/why-is-gambling-so-addictive-and-why-do-people-get-addicted-to-gambling-causes-signs-prevention-support-and-more/)

Many players do this, but it turns out that the time that needs to be killed is too expensive, because to deduce the average loss in dollars per hour and this would surprise many, but the point is that many players do not want to know this in order to continue playing further. Moreover, if you tell a player whether he would like to know all the losses for all time, he would most likely refuse it. Most likely, only professionals keep such statistics in order to fully control every cent and understand whether they have a positive flow or not.

Slots are more addictive. Their mechanism, sounds, lights, colours... are designed to trigger sensations and emotions that make them enjoyable, which can lead to an addiction in individuals with low self-control who don't play responsibly.

On the other hand, sports bets are more ubiquitous. You can avoid that bar where you used to play slots, or uninstall that App, but if you like sports bets it will be harder to completely disconnect from sports IMO.

In both cases, I've already mentioned the solution. Regardless of which one is more addictive, the key is to always play responsibly.

Okay, thank you friend for completing my opinion above, actually overall there is nothing better than not letting a child get involved in gambling because after all the risk can not always be avoided completely, what I worry about here is not about losing money but losing the future of the child when he grows up with a misunderstanding of gambling because it will ruin part of his life.

So it can be said that I also have the same thoughts as you, which is if for example I were in the OP's position then I would focus more on various ways to make my daughter stop being a gambler, but in the end this is a choice for parents, there are two choices that can be taken by the OP which is between keeping his daughter so that she can become a responsible and wise gambler or stopping her involvement altogether.

From my perspective, sports betting has higher chances of winning if you know what you're doing and you're not blindly placing bets. Slots on the other hand, are one of the most addictive games in casinos, while offering extremely slim chances of winning anything substantial. They're easy to use, have fascinating icons etc, making annoying sounds, even a three year old could play. The low betting option plays a vital role as well, as I've witness myself as low as $0,20 bets on online slots, things can easily get out of hand without you realizing.

I would say if it was a poll the results of that would be very close to 50/50 because
everyone is different and they have an affinity for either slots or sports.

Its been a while but for me I think slots would be more addictive because the
casino can be a very atmospheric place, and those slots really entice you to pull
again and also its hard to play slots at home!

Slots, crash and other casino games are more addicting than sports games because you can continue playing multiple rounds after losing while for sports betting it can be a little different. When you take out time to make your selections it takes a few hours for the matches to kick off and just Incase you end up losing the bet you won't have the time to analyze and place another bet immediately unlike slot games

Whether slot or sports betting I think it depend on individual, different individuals have different like and choice and so there are people who likes playing slot and there are also people who like playing sports betting. Being addicted is mindset or choice, anyone who is not disciplined can get or be addicted to each of this game whether one happens faster or not but to me I believe the one that will make someone get more addicted is the one that occur faster because one ( someone who is easily carried away, especially when they are on loss) will be tempted to play again because of the short interval the event is taking.

Let's answer you from the different perspective, going after one particular form either it's slots or betting on a sport or dice or anything in particular can be more addictive than going over multiple games at ones because spending more time is the definition of being addicted towards it so one who starts doing one in particular for too long can be a sign of addiction.

And to give you an answer someone addicited to slots can be dangerous than sports betting, slots you can spend more money and keep rolling again and again with the bet amount can pile up into a huge amount over the time while in sport betting you can go for huge bet amount but it is unlikely to happen with everyone.

I think it's slot game that is more addicting than bet. There is no how you will compare both of them. In slot, you play as many times as possible hoping to hit a high multiplier to win big and you may keep gambling every few seconds continuously till the bankroll is all gone. But in sports betting, you may book or predic a game and stake with what you can afford to loose and wait for the results to come out before placing another bet. And this will reduce the level of constant staking. Or you can regulate the way you bet but may not control the way you gamble on slot.

It's not the kind of gamble one play that determine how addictive such person will be, be it slots of sport gambling but the most addictive is slots game since it's something one won't wait for hours before proceeding with another game. All the same addiction is addiction some gamblers are more familiar to sports betting while some go for slots games and there are addicted gamblers in both party.

Gamblers can get very fast addiction when they can on games like slot and Dice because the result is very fast and can increase addiction by up to 5% time compared to someone gambling on bets that the results normally takes long time to know.

If you are a sport gambler, you will notice that you could stake some games and wait for days before the result can be known compared to a gambler that gets the result of their stake within seconds. Getting a faster gambling result can increase addiction since results are shown instantly. This is why we have been seeing gamblers complaining of addiction and frequent loses on casino games.

Both are addicting to be honest. It's a preference, if you like slots then it's slots but if you're into sports then it's the most addicting one. You can't compare both on what's the most addicting one, the thing that makes you addicted to something is because you really like it. People are justifying slots is the addicting one because you spent hours to it but that's the nature of the game, it's a quick gambling game, you don't even spent hours just to see the outcome of your first game. That's the reason why you keep pushing because it's a quickie game unlike in bets that you need to wait for the result but it's not the definition of addiction.

I think sports betting is way more addicting because people who bet on sports have lots of material to study. Teams, players, referees, coaches, club owners etc, there are so many aspects. When you play slots you just press the button and wait. No need to study anything. You are either lucky or not. It is very different with sports because you can increase your chances of winning by studying the stuff I mentioned earlier. You can come up with educated guesses and you might really end up winning in the long term if you can keep following your core principles. So the way I see it, without a doubt, sports betting is much better and way more addicting.

Both slots and sports betting have a high risk of addiction and financial loss. The only difference is the speed and pattern of the game. Slots can indeed be addictive faster because they are simple, fast, and provide instant sensations, while sports betting feels more "thinking", but can still be misleading if not controlled.

The point is, if you can't control yourself, slots can "kill" you quickly, while sports betting can "kill" you slowly. The key remains the same: control yourself, know your limits, and don't let entertainment turn into destruction.

I agree that addiction is still addiction, whatever form of gambling it is. There is no guarantee that sports betting is more controllable than slots. Both have the same big risk of getting into trouble if not played wisely. The most important thing is how we control ourselves and understand the limits before it's too late.

Both slots and sports betting can be addictive, but slots is more addictive than sports betting if am not mistaken slots machine earned this nickname crack cocaine of gambling, so can someone just take his or her time and think how came about the crack cocaine of a nickname given to slots. Just as people get addicted to cocaine that's the same way gamblers get addicted to slots. Slots is all about electronic gaming merchine and people mostly chance after their lost in slots gambling more than sports betting, and the rise of internet gambling sites, online gambling became one of the addictive contendors. Internet gambling can be easily hidden from families and friends since you don't have to leave the house before you can gamble, just with your mobile phone or with your laptop you can gambling from anywhere.

You know every kind of betting can ruin you when it leads to addiction. In the case of slots and sports betting, I think both are dangerous. However, according to studies, slot games are more addictive compared to sports betting. The reason behind this is that slot games are very easy to play and don't require any specific skills, even a newbie can play them. Additionally, the slots change quickly, and you are seeking one big win to change everything, which makes you become addicted faster. In contrast, with sports betting, the addiction develops more slowly, and you need good knowledge of the sport and analytical skills to increase your chances of winning. So, in my view, a person will get addicted to slots faster than to sports betting.

Slots are the most addictive gambling games in my estimation. I have been playing it for a while now and it takes strong will and self-control to not chase your losses or bet more than you can afford lose.  All you need to do in slots is to bet and keep hitting the spin. For sports betting you don't need to so before you bet again you would have had the time to think it through. Only the virtual in sports bet that has a high tendency to become addictive.

For me it's sports I guess. And I would prefer it than anyother games. I can do my things and also enjoy the game along the way. Tbh, It varies from person to person actually. But generally speaking, it seems like most of those who engaged in this topic thinks, slots are mode addicting and I couldn't agree more..

The more addictive between slot and sports bet depends on individual preferances of every gamblers, what will make one gambler to be addicted might not appeal to the other. But if I'm to compare between the two I can say that it should be slot games because you don't have to wait for long like sports bet before you get your results. Chasing loses should be more in slot than in sports bet, if you lose in slot you can begin to chase loses immediately if you don't have self control. But sports bet gives you time before you can decide on how to chase loses if you're on a losing streak.

Anyone who enjoys sports will find sports betting addictive. This is because it is something they are doing for both fun and the money. Just like me, my major focus is on sports, and I bet on it alone.

I also know that slots can be really addictive since they are very easy to play and have no real strategies. The addictiveness lies in the fact that it is easy to win and lose too, making the gambler keep trying his luck over and over again, which eventually ends in addiction.

I don't enjoy slot games, and I don't see myself getting addicted to them. I have more possibility of getting addicted to sports betting.

Depends on your gambling intentions, but I should say Slots - not because I have a personal experience, but because I've seen a lot of people in all ages got addicted with slot games here in my country. I mean, nothing's interesting about slots other than hitting the multipliers. It's a fast paced game that you'll literally lose a hundred bucks in less than 5 minutes. Chasing losses are also fast in this kind of game.

On the other hand, I've also seen a group of people in the social media who constantly sharing their bets and analysis on sports betting. In my own observation, I don't think these people solely enjoyed on the gambling side, but they are also enjoying the sport itself as well as the proficiency with their sports analysis.

Therefore, if someone got addicted with Slot games, then that's pure "gambling" addiction. Whereas, when someone gets addicted with sports betting, we can't make an immediate conclusion that it is pure "gambling" addiction. Some people finds pleasure testing their ability in analyzing the sports that they love and placing a bet is an additional challenge that could add up to the excitement level while watching the game.

Slots are definitely... because this game quickly increases adrenaline more than sports, especially slot games are easier to understand by anyone while in sports betting not everyone understands like me.

In slots you can win in an instant... as well as lose in a short time, who is not addicted to the game? Moreover, many people want to chase losses because many people definitely continue to play.

While sports betting still has time to start, from when they do analysis with the skills they have and then make bets, so there is a long time lag to wait for the bet to win or lose.

Addiction in gambling does not limit itself to the type of game a gambler gambles in, one can be addicted to any kind of gambling game as long as they find themselves getting back at it even when they try to stop and they can’t. Addiction can be very dangerous as to when you’re addicted and can’t tell you are already and only realising when things already got out of hand.

Gamblers have preferences but even though slot games are readily available all the time, some may not still be addicted to it and only find comfort in playing more of sport betting and can wait to play it while still addicted to it. Slot games can be more addictive though when you look at the nature of the games, but that does not mean addiction is not everywhere.

I can tell you without a doubt that slots are much more addictive than any other game you can imagine regarding gambling. They can tease you really badly by giving you near max win scenarios, for example lately I have been watching a lot of streamers going for the max win in the newest Gates of Olympus installment that pays 50.000x as maximum and they offer a super buy bonus in here, the only game from the series that let's you do a super buy bonus which gives you minimum multiplier of x10 in the drops, I am talking about Gates of Olympus Super Scatter, yet no one of the big guys have been able to hit the 50.000x except some random Pragmatic Play partner which got all the 4 super scatters and earned 50.000x though that is not real for me. Sport betting can never offer you these type of emotions so true gamblers, or hardcore ones definitely are those playing slots.

No doubt its slots, it's simple and easier to game and can give enjoyment and excitement when playing. There are literally hundreds of available games in slots, some are colorful and wins, and this hype its users and add adrenaline while playing.
While in the other hand sports bets is somewhat boring, depends on the games, if you will watch the match or not, aside that it's way long to get the result since it's a match between teams/players so you need to wait. The wins depends on odds too where analyzing is needed if you want to get a better win unlike on slots, just deposit, play then know if you will win or not eventually.

Honestly, slots are really addictive to me and I can hardly stop a day without playing them.
Slots are an interesting game even if I lose a lot, I even spent more than 5 hours just playing them. There is no day without slots, that was my previous gambling experience until I started to change it and reduce the intensity.

Slots are a game that really takes time and money. Sometimes a few spins are profitable, but sometimes 200 to 300 spins are not necessarily a win. My worst experience in slots is never getting the maximum win, but the best experience is knowing how this system is created. Sports betting is more interesting now, of course because I think gamblers don't have to gamble every day and this is one way to reduce the gambling budget and manage it well.

I think slots.
It gives more dopamine to us because of the colors and the sounds that it produce.
And that's the reason why it seems exciting to play more of it and everyone is getting hooked with it.
Sports betting is quite boring. You place your bet and you're good to go, you'll wait for the results on it whether you analyze or not.

That is what I thought as well. And that is because gamblers wanted instant results and easy betting, which slots give. But I believe that addiction depends on the gambler.

I also play slots, but I still know my limitations. I can stop when I'm done and when I feel I've been too unlucky. It is an individual mindset and gambling approach. Everyone can fall into addiction if they lose control of themselves, even in sports betting.

Therefore, we should think first before gambling, and it is much better to gamble with some fear.

I tend to agree with this, as it's also my perspective.
Even a small bet on a slot can be placed continuously or left on automatic spin.
The reason it becomes addictive is that the results in slot games are instant.  You receive immediate outcomes after each spin, which can offer quick satisfaction compared to sports betting, where you often have to wait for the event to conclude.

Perhaps it's the game I enjoy the most, but addiction?  Never.
I know how to control my gambling, and I have a set limit on the amount I plan to spend.

Do you think addiction is being driven by any type of game? No, I don't think so. No form of game is more addicting than the other; the addiction comes from how the player interacts with the type of game that he or she chooses to play. Some say the player's intention before they start to gamble can contribute to whether they will get addicted or not. Even in normal gaming, which doesn't require staking money and is not gambling, some still get addicted. Addiction is personal, not by the type of game; our preferences are different.

If the question is which is the most addictive - then I think slots are the first.
Slots are a game that anyone can play without having to do any analysis. Players only hope for luck for this game - but some professional players certainly have ways to increase their winnings in this game with some steps. But what we often find is - slot players rarely do analysis including the probability of the game they choose, this is very different in sports betting.

Sports betting can also be addictive. This game requires gamblers to do some brief analysis of the teams that will compete - but there are gamblers who bet randomly without even knowing the teams that are included in their betslip. In my opinion - both types of games can be addictive to gamblers, but slots tend to be more addictive.

Games definitely contributes to someone's addiction. You ask a gambler why he's addicted, they won't answer that.

But, look at the pattern of games that they're playing. It's either slots, dice, sportsbetting, crash, and any other. There will always one type of gamble that they're coming back.

And that contradicts.

Speaking about addicting then it would be mostly be pertaining about casino games on which this do gives out that fast results whether losing or winning on which that human beings are naturally highly reactive specially when you are that losing on which this is where gamblers that becoming addicted. Why? they would definitely be trying out to cope up with those loses and trying out to breakeven. When you are winning then the primary thing that comes up into your mind that you would be needing up even more to play just because you are that thinking that you can make even more winning and thats a bad approach on which this will push you out of your limits specially when it comes to financial. This isnt something that you can be able to hit up on which considering that you are that making up those loses or keeps on piling up then you cant just that make yourself that becoming that too confident because sooner or later you would be sleeping on the streets.

Gambling based games are fast paced in comparing when you are dealing up with sports betting but it doesnt mean that sports betting isnt that highly addictive too. The difference on here is about into the duration that will involving out that fast execution and fast results on which it would be playing out your emotions on which we know that this is very hard to control once you are on the actual situation or condition.

It's not about the game, it's about the individual that loves the game. There are some gamblers that doesn't like casino games. It's not like they don't want to play it but they are very bad at using it, so you see that it will be very difficult for casino games to be addicted to such kind of games, but if you really like the game and you know how to play the game you will likely be addicted to it and same goes for sport betting, it's all you know and understand.

If money isn't involved, some people might be really addicted to some of these things but it's affection for money that makes people learn this gambling and since they are used to it, the addiction becomes permanently whether you are making money from them or losing money from them. It doesn't mean that because you know how to play slot or sport betting you wouldn't be addicted, you can even if you don't make loss and similarly when you lose too much as well.

Slots. Because it's easy to play, no need for analysis or any complicated strategies. Just place your bet and see if you'll win. Many gamblers became addicted due to slots. It is addicting because you're looking forward to hit a huge multiplier while not noticing that you already spent a significant amount.

Anyway, I think it's still depends on the gambler itself. Because any games can become addicting if you don't control yourself.

The hardest thing about slots is that you cannot stop if you want to. When you win, you lose it, and your pride is telling you that you can regain that lost money; both are addictive, but slots are three times more addictive I’ve seen people playing luck-based games like slots for hours, they can’t stop as long as they have money to bet, in our country people are losing their minds and money to games like scatter which is similar to slots.

Every game is addictive to different people and there is no single game that is addictive to everyone. I know a lot of people think that slot is the most addictive game but they forgot that not everyone even play slots game. There are arenpeople who play mostly poker and are even addicted to it. The fact is that people have their preference which can also lead to their addictions. Therefore, addiction is mot based on the game but it's something common in gambling.

Gambling addiction doesn't affect slot games as much as sports betting, it depends on whether you participate in it or not. Depending on the type of game, people express their addiction to one game after another and spend their time there. Some people like slots, some like poker, some like dice, some like sports betting, etc. It's not just that a person who is addicted to slot games will have a severe addiction, but if he becomes so serious about all games that he can't concentrate on any other task, then it can be said that he is addicted to gambling.

Slots is most obvious of the two but sports you can no natural cap to how high the bets can go.  Slots you could physically tired trying to bet more but sports you can be sitting down relaxed and still manage to bet more on that.
  Addictive quality of either will vary by the person betting imo, whichever you are most rationally able to address assess and gamble on without purely being driven compulsively would be the least addictive.

It is not boring if you have placed a bet on a sporting event that you have been watching or if you are present at all in the stadium where the event is taking place. It is quite different when you systematically place bets in the hope that some one will win and another thing when you bet on an event you are watching and experience the emotion in the moment

I think slot games are the most addictive because they take a long time to play, but sports betting games are not so addictive. Here, it is possible to win by comparing the difference between two teams naturally, the time required is very short, betting is very easy, those who can appreciate themselves more have the most chances.
The pleasure is more because you can enjoy the game for a long time, but in slot games, the gamblers have the most chances of losing, which is why they try to recover the money they have lost repeatedly. As a result, they keep entering the gambling game again and again to recover the money they have lost, thus reaching the symptoms of gambling addiction.

I don’t see how gamblers wouldn’t be personal in having to answer these questions because, addictions do set in based on what you enjoy doing and one wouldn’t enjoy them both equally. You’re either a sports net gambler or a casino gambler and that means, should you play more of casinos, you wouldn’t find much fun with sports betting and vice versa. Hence, addiction would set in differently.

definitely the slot machines...

They have been around here for many years, are very lucrative way for establishments to make money precisely because their mechanisms work very well against our (players) brains.

The frequency of plays is intentionally high to allow us to make the next play without having much time to planner and keep us focused on it, they frequently release rewards intermittently... small victories in a circular routine to keep us engaged.

The lights, sounds and animations are also strategic and designed to keep us ecstatic,especially when we win something... even a small win is "celebrated" by the machine as a great achievement.

And of course, the ease of betting... you dont need to think much about anything too difficult, come up with strategies... anyone can play instantly, the rules are simple and you just have to press a button or pull a lever to have the chance to win the next round.

I really like slots. I started with them many years ago. I was obsessed with them. I knew almost all the games by heart. I can't even believe that there are so many of them now. The essence, of course, hasn't changed, but there are many more different pictures than before.

I like to drink beer and watch the slots spin on their own. I make a small bet so that the deposit is enough for a few hours and spend time this way. It allows me to escape from the world around me for a moment.

Even though he didn't said it directly, OP is still saying that it only depends on the person, however, not all people that likes analysing or thinks critically, like sports betting that much. For example, I can say that I'm one of that kind but I only like slots. I think it is also because I'm not really into any kind of sports. Maybe there are still people that are into sports but not really engaging in the teams and players, or sports betting. Sports betting can still be played immediately, I mean you are only free to make an analysis and then there should be a lot of modes now available for the players to choose from.

I guess that is because of the saying that, "each win should be celebrated, doesn't matter if it is a small win or a big win" :D. But yeah, I know how annoying it is.

I would have phrased it differently. Not a more or less pronounced gambling addiction (in the sense of the severity of the disease), but a faster or slower addiction. Of course, slot machines become addictive faster due to the fact that you don't have to think about them, the wide variety of games, and the bright, attractive design. Mental efforts, interpretation of statistics in sports betting can prevent the rapid emergence of addiction. Betting can be perceived as a kind of task that needs to be solved. Or as a semi-gambling game against a bookmaker.

The both for me are identical twin mostly propel by who is involved that lack the control is like just those who can take two bottles of alcohol and get tipsy while others can take six without been enthusicate, this are individual capabilities of handling them what you control in your gambling may not be same with another both can be strongly addict who lack control it doesn't matter the one that addicted most because it's control that squishing the effects not the game.

Yeah, it's a different case from someone who's just watching it at home, in the couch. But for someone who bets with these sports and actually watches live in the stadium.
That's very thrilling and the experience is different because you're not only there to watch but also to see if your bet is going to win or not. Well, that's not really boring at all but could also be addicting but needs quite a budget to do it.

That is good point. Some may not even be into sports as much so they might not as vulnerable to sports betting. But there certainly are some characteristics that makes each a lot more addicting than the other like the ones I have mentioned that it does not matter what kind of personality you have, you will end up getting addicted to a certain game.

@OP, do you know that addiction doesn't just stroke one all of a sudden? It is a habit that builds gradually until it's fully blown, it's people that allow addiction to grow in them uncontrollably. Addiction starts when a gambler or bettors starts to lose control of their emotions and they start making wrong decision, feeling biased about their expectations in gambling, and so on. It continues like that and when the individual is unable to control it, they full deeply into addiction. So, between slot and casino and sports betting, there's non that is not easily addictive, it only depends on the gambler to resist the addiction or become blown by it.

Because of the nature of slots, which could be played 24/7, I think it's more addictive than sports betting. A gambler may decide to just gamble with one sport, the one that he likes, and he will not try to bet blindly on other sports that he doesn't have knowledge about.

In slots, it's different. A gambler can easily understand how the slots game works, and he can play it continuously until all his money is gone. I have seen many neighbors now who are playing slots. They are too focused on it, but I don't know if they are now addicted to it. I just know that they play it more, and they only know 1 or 2 sports where they bet.

I think so too, this type of slot gambling is one of the games that I think is quite popular and this means that the addiction to doing it is really strong, actually it all depends on each person's taste but what is clear is that the gambling category can make us addicted and if we don't have limits in doing it, it can be a disaster.

Likewise in my environment, very few people choose sports betting. Many of them gamble with the slot type because maybe as you said it is easy to play and easy to understand so they prefer this one game including myself.

I do bet on sports, especially before, but I’m more into casino games, not slots though. The reason is simple: I’m just too lazy to analyze. But sports betting is also fun. There’s a thrill to it, especially if you’re into that sport. For me though, casino games, including slots, are more addictive. You get the results of your bet instantly. Plus, they’re easier to play, just make a deposit and start right away. No need for deep knowledge.

Definitely slots. Faster playing, faster losing, faster winning. You don't need to spend time analyzing and picking bets so much, you just play fast. Have you never seen inside a real casino how many people are like zombies in front of slot machines?  ;D

We are on the same page in this discussion, my friend, where I also have the idea that casino games have a greater potential to make a gambler addicted than sports betting, the ease of accessing all games is one of the reasons and the strongest reason in my opinion is because casinos have many types of games with different characteristics and fractional effects - which indirectly also creates a different sensation every minute and that's what makes people, especially me, more interested in casino games than sports betting. I also like sports betting but I think casino games like slots are much more interesting to play.

It is worthy to note that both slots and sports betting can be addictive, which therefore depends on the gambler on how he gambles. Games with less timing like slots games can be easily addictive as the gambler spends less time without having to do any analysis in playing many times as possible. But for sports which some persons sees the analytical part of it towards making a good prediction as been boring, it tends to help reduce the speed at which a gambler can be addicted as he should for slots.

Anyway, it is a good choice. I have also experienced that within a very short period, we can forget everything due to casino games. It gives an instant feeling of satisfaction and we do not need to waste our time thinking of long term plans. However, it is somewhat too simple and therefore sometimes we go too deep unconsciously. Sports betting is not fast, it requires time, and concentration, but it is a certain break within our thinking and sometimes, this is what we require not to be too crazy. We may be able to laugh, and not to be the victims of fallacious common sense. Both of them could be enjoyed provided that we understand when to quit and when to stop.


I know that the game type is a big factor in determining the ease of developing an addiction. Slots are invented so that they endlessly repeat the win lose process and that makes us addicted to that process within a short time. Sports betting is more sluggish even though it is still hazardous and may need some time off gap between games. It provides us with an opportunity to be put in a halt to think or even forget. This is where our awareness in our playing comes in. We need to know how to draw the line between being the ones in control of the game and the game is beginning to take control of us. It is not the question of what is safer, but how we treat both of them. Even the simplest games can make a big effect if we do not have clear boundaries.

OP, there is nothing like a game causes one to get more addicted than the other  games. In the context of addiction, I could say that anything that gets you more excited in the game to keep you continuously engaged or constantly involved in the game uncontrollably  beyond your expectations.

So therefore, any game one gets themselves involved in can be addictive be it sports, slots or other games of their kind. So there is nothing like such you have mentioned as to a game more addictive than another. What I will say is to have or set boundaries for yourself and make sure you have a limit to which you gamble and work with your set gambling time and discipline yourself to not go beyond your plans as you have designed it.

I think that betting on slots games is a fast way of getting into addiction because that will make you to bet often which is not a good one and over time you will just find yourself betting more often because slots games gives you instant cash and the will to make fast money will be the over Riding agenda that will make someone to bet and get addicted

In my opinion, I think people get addicted to sports betting more easily than the remaining ones. Because if we look at it, those who participate in the sports betting are more than the slots games since they will be thinking that they can easily win once they introduce themselves to the sports betting, and gambling is not about that; by the time you start the betting and don’t have a single winning, you won’t like to draw back.

That’s where most of the people are getting addicted to the sports bets, and one thing with the addiction is that you will never have a single savings. Any amount of money the person has at that time, instead of using it to do any other things, they won’t; they’re thinking that if they use it for gambling, it might multiply.

Anyone of them can be addicting you are right about that. There are people that are chronically addicted to sports betting but if we are to compare the number of gamblers addicted to slots games they are quit higher than those addicted to sports betting and the reason for that is due to the simplicity of this game, it doesn't require any sort of gambling skills and most people see it as a fast way to make money

It all depends on the individual, slots can be very addicting and so is sports betting as well. But casino games are more addicting because people see it as a fast way to make money unlike sports betting, this is the reason why people lose money more on those type of games compared to slot betting. From the experience that I have with these game I would say that slots is more addictive compared to sports betting

There are numbers of what could cause gamblers to be addicted, this is not a matter of which game are you playing, but more of how we see ourselves and live our individual lives, because some have shown over time a zero tolerance to human behavioral characters, if you see the way some people acted, you will be more surprised, in knowing that gambling or playing bets regardless of it kinds does not mean harm to us, except we chose to go through the wrong path in gambling.

It is clear that slots are more addictive than sports betting. Because slots are fast games and instant results that can trigger the dopamine system in the brain. It also features attractive graphics and sounds that make players feel hypnotized because of positive stimulation to the brain. And it doesn't require any strategy, players only need to deposit and then play whenever they want. These things are what make slot games more addictive, and therefore if someone is unable to control themselves, then they can get addicted faster.

What's more addicting between the two is, I believe Slots, although I'm not that "addicted" to it. But merely as a comparison with sports-betting, it's Slots.

But what's truly an "addicting" form of gambling, IF you ask me, is "trading" shitcoins. I could play in a casino in Craps for a maximum of two hours before I get bored, BUT shitcoin speculation? During my early days in crypto before adopting a HODL only Bitcoin strategy, I couldn't stop checking the prices of shitcoins every minute.

Even though I believe addiction can occur in anything one does once it begins to take more of one's time and then create the impression that one can't do without it, I know slots are more addictive than sports betting. I see slots the same way I see playing video games while I see sports betting as real sports on the pitch of play. Anything without limit or restrictions can cause uncontrollable desire for one to continually indulge it. That's what slot games do. About sports betting, I refer to real sports and not virtual sports.

Both have their strengths: one gives you constant dopamine hits, which can quickly lead to addiction. In sports, although betting may occur less frequently, the pleasure could be more intense, especially when you enjoy the sport you're betting on.

Perhaps for someone who pursues profits more, slot machines will be more affected because they can yield quick results. But for someone who enjoys sports more, they will surely get more pleasure. But not everyone is affected by betting in the same way. Some people are mentally stronger than others and tend to know how to control it.

Of course, casinos are more addictive for players because they are not tied to matches and bets are made very quickly. I think the faster the bets are made, the faster the player experiences emotional swings that throw him off balance, and this in turn can make him addicted. And sports betting is less provoking for players to make aggressive bets, everything is more calm and unhurried. Of course, this does not mean that you can't bet all your money and lose everything in one match, but I say on average among all players that bets are more stretched out in time, which has a better effect on players and their emotions.

Slot or casino games definitely have a higher chance of addiction but both are addictive, the fact that one has a high chance of addiction doesn't mean one should take the other part because you would also be addicted if not well examined. The reason why one is more addictive than the other is because one is fast and has a chance of making you keep playing till you exhausted your capital while the other gives you opportunity to rethink your actions before you regret but once you win and keep winning your fully put yourself into it and want keep gambling hence leading to addiction.

Infact there is no need to compare which is faster they are just addictive if you don't do personal examination or check and balance yourself or emotions.

It's easier to get carried away when playing slots and this is common with a lot of casino games including crash..when you are about to cash out sometimes after getting close to your targeted multiplier the plane suddenly flies away, there's a rush of emotions that the gambler feels similar to that of slot games, this is the reason why lots of players get addicted... another reason for addiction is when they win, hitting a huge amount of money with a small take in just a matter of minutes can make anyone locked in

In some ways you are right, I agree, but I rather meant that it is not a common occurrence. Obviously to go to matches all the time and place bets you really need a big budget, but if you don't do it that often, just for fun, then why not, it will be a rare event and you won't need a lot of money for it. All in all it's all about restraint, nothing more than that

I agree with you, the ability to resist addiction depends on the individual who is gambling or betting and someone who is doing both.  Some people are sports bettors and are also slot gamblers, but they are not addicted. The reason why they are not addicted is because they have self control, they are self disciplined and they make it a priority not to get addicted, meanwhile someone who is just a bettors is suffering from addiction. Some people have desperate need of gambling and betting winning that's why they fall into addiction.

Slot games seem to be more addictive due to their system and enticing prizes. Imagine if you could hit the jackpot prize; you would get rich instantly in just a few minutes. Easy to bet, easy to win, and easy to lose as well. Besides having only games, slot machines are also everywhere. Some are already found in the street, coffee shops, and small establishments. This means that slot games are introduced more than other games, which makes people know more about slots than sports betting.

Slots and sports betting can all be addictive if you use these games as a means of making money rather than entertainment and play recklessly. If you use them just for entertainment, then where will you get addicted. Now I like to bet on sports betting I bet on sports betting. I bet on sports betting just for entertainment. That is why I still gamble responsibly while playing sports betting. There are many people who are playing slot games. They are also accepting there entertainment and using it as entertainment. No matter how risky the slot game is, he will not get addicted because he is just gambling for entertainment. No matter what game you play, if you play for entertainment, you will not get addicted.

We can settle for that, both are addictive. I am more into sports betting and I can say that it's giving me the thought at most times to watch for my bets. And with casino games, they seem to be more exciting than sportsbetting but regardless of it, both truly are addictive when you do too much for each of them. There were stories of addiction for both ends and they're not encouraging at all because of how they've become addicted and made these two their favorite ways to gamble. So, if someone gets addicted to slots, it's known for hyper intensive impact that it gives to one who plays it. And for sports betting, I think it shows slow effect to us but if we do it too much, we're also on the way to becoming addicted.

Well, that's what makes casino games much more interesting or can be easier to make a gambler addicted compared to sports betting, the winning system provided such as the jackpot you mentioned is one of the biggest factors that makes a gambler more interested in continuing to try, the results come out very quickly, simply as you said where a gambler can get rich in a short time but can also go bankrupt in a short time and usually gamblers always feel that they are the ones who will be lucky from the many gamblers who are playing at the same time, convenience is also one of the factors that makes this type of casino game easier to recognize compared to sports betting, I agree with that assumption and I am also one of the gamblers who favor casino games compared to sports betting because it is not complicated to do.

I think addictive is any gambling activity, that has quick outcome and does not require a person to think a lot (preferably think at all). Choosing between slots and sports betting, a round in slots is a couple of seconds and you dont even have to think at all when playing. In sports betting, bettor needs at least a couple of minutes to figure out who is going to win in the end. Number of games per second/minute/deposit also play a role. More rounds, more repetitive, more addictive.

Slot machines are more tempting because everything really happens fast. And I'm probably more of a fan of such games, where you don't need to analyze, think, and count. I only count what I lose or win. But in my local championship, bets are also possible, and there, in a place where I am better acquainted with the tournament table and the players, I sometimes place bets because it is not only a monetary motivation but also a spectacle that is interesting to watch, knowing some of the players directly.

Any type of gambling can be addictive depending on how we deal with our gambling habit, addiction does not look at what games you play or how much you play but it is more about how you deal with it.
Addiction comes from ourselves, it can be from our own mindset, from our feeling or from our own willingness.
So basically there is no game which is more addictive than the others if you ask me because it addiction refers to the gambler not refers to the type of the game.

Drawing the line has really helped to serve as mechanism for resistance against gambling addiction to me over the years I have been gambling. And all of these has to do with self discipline, because someone with a lack of self control can't be able to have the ability to handle certain losing situations with their bets to know when to draw the line. And when you can't control yourself, the game gets control of you and that's how addiction breeds.

We sometimes gets addicted without even knowing that we are, maybe as a result of how we have been gambling and not paying attention to the effect reflecting on our personal life, gambling must be done when we have the interest on playing games for fun, but we also have to take some measures ensuring that things work out for the best of our own interest as we are gambling, because the game we eventually played does not caused us addiction, but this was a result of our personal kind of behavioral attitude when we are gambling and not been careful at every actions we take.

Well I think it depends on the person, anybody can be addicted to anything so when it comes to gambling you can get addicted to anyone. An addict will always continue to play if he or she have the funds, most addict only stop to play because they don’t have the money to continue playing.

So to me I would say it all individual differences, all games are equally addictive, just that in sport betting you tend to spend less because he will have to wait for hours before betting again unlike slot when you will have to play every 5-10 minutes.

I always say, the wrong approach to gambling could cause serious financial problems.
It's not entirely true that if you run out of money you stop gambling. I know people who have even sold personal belongings to gamble, causing not only damage but also significant family distress.
Anything can be addictive. The human mind is both simple and complex. We don't all think the same way, and we don't all react the same way.
But what I always say is, go slowly in any situation. First, gain confidence and learn to manage your emotions. Then you can try to have fun without too many expectations.

In terms of addictive effects, I find casino games like slots and roulette more effective than sports betting. I bet on sports because I enjoy them. But the difference is when I lose. For some reason, losing at games like slots is even more frustrating than at sports betting. I don't know how other gamblers feel, but that's what I've experienced, slots are addictive.

We naturally become addicted, if we are not careful, it affects us financially. To avoid addiction, gamblers should use some strategies, including getting used to gambling for entertainment. Gambling for money causes financial and mental destruction for gamblers. I use more strategies, including reducing spending beyond their means and gambling with a prudent income. Gambling for entertainment and working for income should be such a mental preparation.

Personally, if you can be confident in your ability to judge your ability while gambling, you will be able to control yourself and refrain from making emotional decisions. It is better to control emotions to increase personal caution.

Yes, of course, and this is undoubtedly true, these games give instant results and there is no skill involved, so these games can be more deeply involved in gamblers, and that is definitely about addiction. Most gamblers who play slots, most of the time cannot have the mentality of accepting losses, even many times  we want, but also you can't accepted losses, because in these games there is always a high expectation that the result of the next game may reduce their losses. But through these, only frustration increases, and most gamblers become more addicted to games like these slots or roulette.

Either of them, addiction risks is usually high, every gambler knows that even with their little"what if" attempt can increase addiction.Already,some of these games are designed to keep players hooked up and more obsessed with the game.
Honestly,they both have their various strengths that happens to be really addictive too,but addiction happens where discipline has been questioned.

From my experience, I would say slots are more addictive than sport betting, for sport betting I think it’s going to take a considerable amount of time before you start moving towards addiction and that has to do with how frequently you gamble but with slots, you tend not to do any strenuous activities such as analysing, all you have to do is go to your account make deposits and start spinning and before you know what’s happening you’d run out of balance and then you’ll see yourself wanting to make another deposit.

TBH, both are games that are truly addictive. When sportsbettors get bored, they're looking for some games just to release the tension they've felt if ever they've lost their bet and their favorite team. So, the most go-to game is typically slots and that's why going in the same games will make them experience the crave to gamble more and win some more and much worse, to chase the losses that they've got. So, there is no question if one is more addictive to some, and the other is addictive to the others. Because the mere fact that they're gambling games, they're both addicting.

Yes, the gamblers can fall into addiction if they let their emotions and interests burst. That is why in gambling, it needs more self-control and balance. Focusing more on gambling will lead to a changing mindset. Therefore, we need to clearly and strongly stay away from thinking that gambling could make us rich because that influences our minds, which leads to uncontrollable emotions. Chasing money is one reason why many gamblers fall for such a thing. In fact, people gamble to entertain and please themselves, but all of these things change.

In my opinion, people who are into sports betting, slots, or dice games can be prone to gambling addiction. So, all these games of chance are kind of dangerous for some folks. I've seen gamblers who are addicted to betting and people who are addicted to slots. Their behavior is almost identical—as soon as they have some spare cash, they gamble. Gambling becomes their reason for living. Gambling addiction is one and the same, and it spreads regardless of what games you play. Much depends on the person themselves, rather than their gambling preferences.

Both slots and sports betting can be highly addictive but slots are generally considered more to cause addiction due to their fast continuous play and unpredictable nature which creates quick reward cycle that can lead to people constantly trying to win back money.

However sports betting can also be very addictive especially for those who enjoy analyzing games or are emotionally invested in sport as desire to use their skills and follow their favorite teams can be very strong. Rise of live betting has also made sports betting quicker similar to slots but ultimately most addictive form of gambling can differ for each person.

Additionally, I would say that those who bet on sport think they are part of a sport, sport community than they are gambling. It might be, that a person who place bets on sport doesnt even realize he is addicted, because he things he is football fan for example. There is not birthday without a birthday cake and there are people who does not watch sport without havent placed a bet. I think its difficult to say which is more addictive, slots or sports betting, because we somehow can more or less calculate how many people are addicted by playing slots, but its hard to tell which sports bettor is really addicted.

Slots offer more excitement than sport betting cause I felt like there's no fun in it where we only guessing on which team will win, how much score will they get, etc. also slots didn't require so much analysis it's really suitable for me which I really busy in my work.

It's up to gamblers  to become addicted or not, I have said it before that the reason why some people because addiction is because they allowed it to happen by not practicing self control. Sports betting can be addictive too if the bettors is too focused about winning and also wants to make a living from betting. If someone also has the passion to become rich through gambling on casino games, there is also a high chance of being addicted. So, the possibility of being addicted is depending on how the person handles gambling.

You never really can tell which is more addictive, like being addicted to some kind of games is a thing of the mind, you choose to get addicted to that and again being idol all the time can also make you get addicted to some gamblings, for instance like in terms of playing lotto or pool, I have seen lots of people playing these two like their whole life depends on, and I have played this games several times and still don't find it interesting even though I have won reasonable amounts of money in both games still I don't find it interesting and I have quit them while focusing on sport betting such as bet9ja, and them on the other hand don't find bet9ja interesting to be addicted to, so being addicted to something is what you choose within yourself and not the game, so the fact is the two games are addictive but you will have to let it get addicted to you that's all.

I think it's a question of predisposition, sorry if i am so cynical and brutal
If you don't get addicted to gambling, you'll get it from smoking or alcohol or even worse, drugs.
Let's say you're psychologically predisposed because you're weak and you can't stop

Reading your answer, I first thought that sports betting and slot machines have one very obvious common feature. Look: slot machines keep the player in suspense, because each subsequent spin can lead to a win. But at the same time, in betting, when a person who has placed a bet sits and watches a football match, the fate of his money is decided every second. After all, a kick at a ball flying right into the goal is a matter of milliseconds.

Both types of betting are equally enjoyable, so it's a bit difficult to distinguish between them. Specifically, I see a slight difference in how we experience enjoyment. In sports betting, one has to wait a long time, like 90 minutes, for the game to end to truly know which team wins. In slot games, we can experience excitement almost every minute because the results are immediate. Furthermore, I find slots to be more tense every minute because every time you click a button, the results come out instantly. Your expression changes every minute depending on the outcome. I think that's what makes slots exciting. In slots, you can hit a big jackpot in just a few minutes, or vice versa.

Essentially, both are enjoyable. The difference is that what you find enjoyable may not be enjoyable for someone else.

Naturally, most of those hard drugs can be addictive, even if someone is very determined not to be addicted. Alcohol too can make some people become addicted but it's gambling and sports betting  that is of interest here, which what OP wants to know is that one that is more addictive just like the examples you gave.

That's what I think, too. There's no thinking in slots. You just rely on the algorithm that was given to you, and if you lose everything, there's a chance you will deposit again until you spend a lot of money, and you cannot accept the losses anymore, so you will keep on betting.

I don't think that happens in sports betting, plus there's rest time. If a gambler is only betting on one game, the NBA, for example, he will have a 24-hour rest before a game starts again. There's a lot of time to think about betting again, and we calmed down, unlike how it goes with slots.

Both are gambling, since they are gambling and we already know that gambling is addictive in nature so I believe that it will bow down the one individual gamblers prefer among the two I think that will one decide which one is more addictive but I am to conclude on this question of yours, I will say both are addictive, gambling remains gambling, so I personally feel that none of the types of gambling activity you mentioned here triggers gambling addiction than each other I think it depends on the one individual gambler gambles often.

The gambling experience could be different for everyone. Slots become my choice anytime the football season has ended in some major leagues. The analysis, suspense, and intrigue of these games give me so much pleasure. I don't like slots because I can easily gamble more than my budget since the games take less time. Within a few minutes, one can spend a fortune on slots.

What you're saying is true: hard drugs are very addictive. There's no doubt about it.
But hard drug use and addiction are physically visible. Someone can notice and help you.
Psychological addictions, on the other hand, are invisible and you only notice them when it's too late.

You're right, what makes something enjoyable is subjective. Some people love the excitement of sports betting when the game still on, while I prefer the instant result when playing slots. In the end, it’s all about personal preference and how each person experiences fun in doing gamble. I have many friends who loves sport betting cause it less Manipulated than slots.

Someone will start a problem by their self and only notice it when it's too late, what sense does it make? I feel so bad when I see how the situation of some people has escalated and they feel helpless.
 There is no addiction a person would deny of not knowing when they started having this early symptoms of it but they ignored it because it was a very interesting thing to them. Anybody that knows that they can not handle a particular things should totally abstain from it to avoid future problems.

Of course, sportbet doesn't give instant result and that's why it will take time for someone betting on sports to be addictive. Unlike, slot that gives instant result. Quick result leads to fast loss and fast way to addiction. I play slot once in a while, but I stake more on sportbet. However, slot can give you a huge win compared to sportbet.

It is difficult to say what is the most real right here, because the game that a gambler likes play the game is most played and can be addicted to that game. Those who are actually gamblers play the most slot game and make enough money to play this game. On the other hand, those who have the experience of the Sports bet on less sports. However, sports require a lot of experience such as: every team player has to know history and to keep information about it all the time, then a gamble is able to predict. And it takes a long time for sports to complete which it is not possible for everyone to be patient. But the Casino's slot game has no specific timeframe and play with as much money as you like. A gambler can be win up to more than 100× through the slot game. That's why I think Casino's slot game is more addictive than the addiction of sports betting.

It really depends on your perspective, because I think everyone's tastes are different. I personally prefer slot games, which I find easy to understand and play, especially since they don't require any special skills. While I can bet on sports, I don't have the interest to do it frequently. Furthermore, I'm quite reluctant to bet on sports because it requires skill to increase my chances of winning. I'm just looking for entertainment, so I prefer slot games.
And yes, if you say slot games are more addictive, I agree. I think many people gamble these days, especially slot games, because they're easy to play.

What is more addictive? It depends on the player's personality type. There are players who quickly get bored with playing slots, especially because they lose so many bets. In addition, slots themselves are quite primitive. On the contrary, sports betting attracts those players who consider themselves intellectuals. But most players, in my opinion, are not advanced intellectuals. People play for fun, for example, after hard work. In this case, you need fast entertainment, here and now. Slots are very simple and offer big wins, although they are rare. That is why slots are more popular and, as a result, addiction often occurs from slots.

Both of this type of gambling games are equally addictive for those who allow themselves to get addicted to gambling, I don't know about any other person but personally, I believe that addiction to a game doesn't come from the game itself but from the person who is playing it, getting addicted to any type of game in gambling depends on the how the player is able to control him or herself, different gamblers have different levels of self control and this is just the basic fact.

So, let's just say that some people enjoy playing slot while others enjoy betting on sports, those who enjoy betting on sports will easily get addicted to sports if they lack proper self control, while those who love playing slot games will easily get addicted to the slot game they play if they lack proper self control.

If a person cannot control himself and maintain discipline, then it does not matter at all what games he chooses for himself. I personally had a strong addiction to slots. For what reason did my attention fall on them? Since there were no other options in my city many years ago, this was the factor that led me to such a sad outcome. It took me too much time to solve this problem with addiction. And I still can’t say for sure about it. Yes, sometimes I play, but not as desperately as before. Still, I try to look at myself from the outside and be aware of my actions.

Unfortunately, I do not have any relevant statistical information on this issue. In my opinion, the probability of developing a gambling addiction when playing slots is higher than in cases where a player is into sports betting. A player who is into sports betting is at least into the sport itself. Perhaps he is just an active fan, or maybe he plays football on a specially equipped field near his home. In any case, such a player most likely leads an interesting and vibrant lifestyle. A player who plays only slots in an online casino is immersed in the game process itself, he is captivated by bright pictures, cheerful music and the anticipation of a quick win. Such processes, in my opinion, greatly contribute to the development of gambling addiction. Your life should be very interesting, it should have a lot of sex, travel, adventures, sports, flirting, communication with interesting people, etc. Then you will never develop a gambling addiction.

Honestly, I'll agree with that because the game doesn't play it self. The gambler makes it a habit to always play that game which eventually makes him addicted at some point. If he is disciplined and understands how to control his emotions properly then he will be able to play just any games. Addiction is not selective. Any one can be addicted to a certain type of gambling activities. And it's still same problem honestly. That's why so many people fails to control them self on the long run. Some might not even be kin to learn how to control and just believe it's a normal way for them to gamble...

I agree, most likely it is so, because in most cases slots are an attempt to get those emotions that the body lacks. For example, computer games partially work like that. The player sits still but inside he feels a storm of emotions. You need to walk, express yourself in art, have different hobbies and of course communicate a lot. And everything I wrote is related to the psychological component of gambling. But there is also a financial one.

When it comes to gambling anything you find intriguing can become an addiction...few years ago, I was constantly playing crash games and it was interesting to me, my friends on the other hand had different interests, they preferred sport virtuals and I was wondering why they were addicted to it when I also had addiction of my own lol... any game can be addicting, you just have to be disciplined

 I think sports betting is even more dangerous than slots or roulette — and it pulls people in way deeper.
Why? Because it gives you this fake sense of control. You’re not just spinning a wheel — you’re “analyzing,” making “smart” picks, thinking you’ve got the edge over the bookie. Feels like you’re using your brain, not just gambling, and that’s the trap.

Most people in a casino know it’s luck — win or lose, it’s a roll of the dice. But sports bettors, they convince themselves it’s all skill, that they’ve cracked the code, that they’re just one smart bet away from hitting it big.

That mindset is way more addictive — and way harder to shake — than any slot machine could ever be.

Yes, there is something in it when a player is immersed and plays with interest and false conviction. He just wants to keep doing it and keep doing it. That is why he will want to prove to himself that he understands sports matches, teams and analytics better than others. Every time, even if such a player loses, he will whisper excuses to himself that he will still be able to win back because his skills are very good. But the casino should not be underestimated either, because you can lose a fortune very quickly there, so both are extremely dangerous if an incompetent player plays it, who thought that he will win all the money in the world.

You have a point on this however it’s still a case to case basis depending on user preference on what they are seeking when they gamble.

It’s true a sense of control might be dangerous due to over confidence that will lead to huge bet and potentially losing big time.

But slot players typically looking forward to huge jackpot prize that’s why they are eager to play consistently despite losing many times.

When a gambler completely immerses himself in gambling with excessive self-confidence, he takes gambling with an extra level of seriousness, but this matter never leads to anything good, gambling is dependent on luck, so expecting anything beyond this reality is never a right decision, luck and reality can never be ignored, so do not expect anything beyond these things, because if you lose self-control here, you can lose many of your valuable assets or something, so whether it is sports or casinos, the results in both cases always depend on luck, so in both cases, limitations and self-control must be strictly followed.

Slot is clearly a more addictive game. It's runs 24/7 compared to sports games where there are breaks. If a gambler don't take a break then the fixtures of the games if give the gambler break since sports games are not played everyday. A gambler who gambles on slots and lose will immediately place another stake to recover since sessions doesn't end in slots. This is also the case when a gambler wins. He is likely to keep gambling to win more and before the twinkle of an eye he would lose the winnings. This is not so in sports betting where when a gambler places a bet he would have to wait for the next games before placing another bet which is always not immediately due to the game spacing. Even from practical stories most of the addictive cases are from gamblers who focusses on casinos. The quicker the result the quicker the ruin.

Computer games are completely different, when you play you do not risk money, unless you buy some artifacts in the games and can lose them during the game. But even in this case it is different, because you directly play and win or lose in a game form. Slots are directly a game for money, when you make a spin you risk every time and it is difficult to compare with a computer game. I used to play computer games and did not lose anything, in slots everything is different. But if gambling, then bets are better, this suits me better.

This is true, the game one chooses to play if they are not discipline enough they will still not be able to avoid not been addicted.  It will definitely take so much  time to get off addiction when they become addicted,  and having  that as the only option like in your case can really lead to a different kind if addiction that  the gambler will find really difficult to get over because you have it in your face almost all the time.

You have a good point that has been neglected. Sports bettors sometimes think they are masters of the game and can even bet more than they can afford since they assume they have done a comprehensive analysis. It is common to hear them say this team will definitely win, just like the game between Chelsea and PSG, where many of them lost big. But since Gamblers are aware that they don't have any control over casino games, they gamble with caution. But my concern about casino games is the speed at which you could play and lose money.

I consider slots more addictive because everything is a matter of luck, with sports betting you have to think, analyze, see, search for news, do a good job to get a good prediction result, the difference in these is that slots can entertain you so much that you spend money almost without realizing it because the emotions they unleash are many, I would say slots and for that same reason and because by betting little you sometimes win a lot.

Upon playing and of course obsevation i get more thrilling with the sports betting because you can see the team and the player make a winning and of course the comeback and tons of happening on the game its just a roller coaster of emotions what are the possible turn around and mistakes they make it could be become game changer and history of course, in terms of slot games all you need is to wait for the bonus spins, multiplier of course the combo so nothing more reason why I'm more active with the sports betting than on the slots.

Absolutely correct and I completely agree wit you on this, sports betting generally speaking is way more interesting and addictive than slot game, but this is only for the hardcore gamblers who have committed themselves to betting and also making sure they do not miss watching the match as well.

I myself used to love slot games before but over time, they began to appear boring to me, and this days, I play slot games only on special occasions when I really desire to play it, and even at this, I still get bored after I've played for some hours without winning any thing significant.
But for sports betting, I could bet all day and night and continue the next day without getting tired or bored regardless of whether I win or not, and so long as I have enough money to bet with and I don't regret losing the money, this is how interesting sports betting is to me.

Slot machines are designed in such a way that people easily become addicted, especially in the case of physical casinos, where the exciting sounds, lights, and instant rewards all create a kind of mental excitement, which makes you more interested in gambling and all in all, a kind of confidence is created in you, which makes you feel like you can win very soon, in short, these things keep you locked in to gambling, you cannot get out of them easily. So slot games are definitely more addictive than sports betting.

I totally agree with that. I recently watched a travel show about how gambling is basically not allowed in Japan, but there are slot machines that accept special tokens that can then be converted into money. That's how they get around the gambling ban. And I want to say that Japanese slot machines are very bright, they have big boards with different colorful characters, loud sounds, bright colors, and I'm sure that even 10 minutes of playing on such a slot machine has a strong effect on the psyche.

Yes, you don't lose real money in computer games, but you also don't have the opportunity to win money. In addition, gambling is more emotional, because you are risking your own money and not the virtual life of a computer game character. I used to play computer games too, but now I prefer to play the same slots rather than a new computer game. But that's just my personal opinion, because in any case there are quite a few people who prefer computer games because there are no financial risks involved.

That's a big reason why slots is more addictive, there's no other way, it's just that players and gamblers focus more on one activity because of taste, some like slots more and others like sports betting, I think that's where the difference can be made, but I think both activities when practiced without control cause addiction.

gambling is a gambling neither you're addicted in slot gambling games or you are addicted in sports bets all are addiction gambling, if you can control the manners that will make you not to be addicted in the slot gambling, such manners will also make you not to be addicted in sporty gambling, so it's vice-versa, addiction is when you are over committed to a particular thing, so in all gambling addiction are one, provided that it's all about gambling, so we have to understand the facts that gambling addiction is gambling addiction its not matter the kind of gambling we goes into

That is why control does not always allow you to stay away from addiction, because with each bet, a person becomes more committed to the game, and this cannot be stopped. Control only helps in cases where a person actually got up and left as soon as they realized that it was not worth continuing to play. But most often this does not happen.

A gambler can be addicted to any one of these games mentioned but do you think that being addicted to a certain type of game is more destructive compared to the other? Personally, I think that being addicted to some casino games can be more destructive compared to when it's a sports games, not everyone might agree to this thought but that's what I think. They are all addictions but the rate at which they are affected is different

Yeah, we can't actually come to a definite conclusion that it's slot of sports betting that gamblers get addicted from the most, because addiction comes from our actions, how we treat something.

It is true that football is seasonal but then, there is always a club or team of league playing football at any given point in time, if at all worst come to worst, there is no football game available to bet on, an addicted gambler in a bid to satisfy his or her cravings can bet on any other available sports game like basketball, table tennis, hockey and so on.

So whether slot of football games/sports betting, addiction is addiction and any body can get addicted playing any of this two types of gambling game, it all depends on their approach.

Yes, both are addictive.

Sports betting or slots, they're both addictive and it depends how a gambler will control themselves still if they are hooked to both games.

I've tried both games and mostly sticking to sports betting and if you're not careful enough with it. There is the likelihood that your losses will trigger you into becoming an addicted gambler.

This always happens to me. Everytime I win in sports betting, I end up playing slots with my winnings, eventhough I really hate playing slots. I don't know why but I guess some of you for sure experiences this. This is why I consider slots to be more addictive compared to sports betting.

I also noticed that when I switch from sportsbetting back to the original games or slot, you know what happens next I end up losing all my winnings.
Does anyone experience this often? Because me yes.

We are not supposed to be more committed from gambling knowing the consequences of gambling addiction, because gambling is something we need to have our own target, but most of us that gambles doesn't have that time to gamble with a target, and that's is the reason we do becomes addicted in gambling, we need to know that gambling is all about winning and losing and if we fails to control our emotions we have become addicted in the gambling, so therefore we need to be more careful in anything we do that have to do with gambling.

Slots and its variants are very popular in our country and I'd say that it's more addicting than sports betting. I've got friends who have into sports betting but they're living a better life and they have it balanced. Whilst for the slots players, I see that many of them aren't living a balance life and they're mostly addicted to the game. It's even in our news and made a documentary segment on how many of these wealthy people that became addicted to slots and lost everything that they have and so the regret is there, and always in the end.

I think slot machines are more addictive. Losers at sports betting (like me) can sometimes take a break, but it's harder with slot machines.
I've only ever put a coin into a machine once. That time, I won a coin and a cigarette because the gambler before me had filled the machine to the required level. 25 years ago.
I've never gambled on slot machines again.
Sports betting, on the other hand, isn't.
I recently took a break, but I've been playing for a while. That's why sports betting has become a bigger addiction for me.
Sports betting is addictive for me, but slot machines are generally more addictive.
If I had gambled on the machines for a long time, I might have become addicted to both sides.

Basically, slot is more addictive than sports betting because for sports betting is a type game where the player places a bet and wait a while, sometimes even days before they finally find out what the outcome of the bet is, during this time of waiting, the gambler will engage himself to some other activities which helps their brain not to dwell too much on gambling.

But on the hand, slot games are a type of gambling game where the player needs to be actively playing, results are instant or as good as instant, this motives the gambler to continue placing bets almost every seconds, by this, they gambler may spend hours playing without even knowing it, the brain dwells so much on this game and if this continues to happen everyday, in a short time, this person will get used to playing this game which equals to addiction, so it's definitely easier to get addicted to slot games than in sports betting, but it all still depends on approach.

Yes, there is a waiting time for the sports bet and that's what the bettors there does. They can bet for some other games like slots and they'll able to compare which one is more addictive. And we have seen the effects of playing slots in our country and there have been too many addicted countrymen on it. The game is fast paced and money come and go quickly and I think that's one of the reasons why it has become addictive to many. Because of how quick one can make money and as well as lose money entirely. That's one factor that could make our dopamine rush on it..

It's easier to be more disciplined when you are betting on sports, like you said it's slowed down so why would you place multiple bets immediately after losing, this would obviously be out of frustration and desperation to win. Your money back, it's a sign of indiscipline. Like you people are wired differently, some can be addicted to either one of them or they can get addicted to different types of games

I have a similar analogy to how I use my Sportsbet winnings but, rather than use the bulk of the money to gamble on slots, it’s usually when my bankroll doesn’t worth much to continue on the Sportsbet gambling. We know casino games like slots use the barest minimus in staking and that’s where I just decide to let those loose cents fly. Many at times, I don’t play for the intention of winning, I just play to test my stars and be entertained in the process.

It could be true, but I think it's more about how a person bets when they are addicted to a game than the game itself, which means that if I'm addicted to slots because I like their graphics, but I only make small bets so that I can play for a longer time, I wouldn't lose that much money, but if I'm addicted to dice and my addiction involves using betting patterns such as martingale, then I will most likely lose more money because every time I apply that pattern, I will eventually exhaust my balance because we know martingale makes you lose more money in the long run.

There are different types of addictions in gambling, as I mentioned above, if someone is addicted to gambling because of greed; they must have become a gambler because they've heard stories of people becoming wealthy through gambling wins, and then they keep trying with large bets to achieve their goal but have always failed and eventually have become addicted to it. Someone might be addicted to gambling because they always liked playing certain games and they overdid it, and now they can't get rid of it and if they don't play for a day, they feel like something is missing in their life.

Whether you are betting on sports games or slots you can get addicted easily if you don't apply caution and self control when you are in a losing streak, losing puts you under an uncomfortable position which pushes you to keep betting so you could chase your losses to recover from them by if you are able to control the urge to keep gambling continuously be it in sports or slot games then you have self discipline. Addiction comes in different ways but it pushes the Addicted gamblers to make different types of mistakes in a different game.

I think if you don't have time to play, then it's not an addiction to the game itself. It's the addicted players who play with the aim of making money who spend a lot of time on it, and subsequently money too, just to try to earn money. So if you play occasionally because you don't have enough time to spend on the game, I don't think that's an addiction.

Selfcontrol is not included to make someone to stop gambling but in the end this condition allows us to be able to minimize from some sides to avoid addiction and cross the limits of some things such as for time or money so that our management is maintained even though we are still doing gambling activities.

In fact, with the self-control that we have, at least this can control us from excessive activity which will be vulnerable to the addiction that we will have. Because the more intense when we gamble, the more money we spend in gambling and the longer the time we do gambling, the more vulnerable we are to feel addicted to gambling, so that with self-control in terms of playing time or limits on the money that must be spent in the game, at least we minimize it so that we do not become gamblers who are aggressively focused only on the game.

I couldn’t agree more. While self discipline may not completely stop you from gambling, it can at least keep you from doing things uncontrollably, like spending or depositing more beyond your limi. That’s why if you have a gambling habit, it’s important to have self discipline and if you don’t, then you need to practice and get used to it. As a gambler, I can say it’s not easy to develop. It’s definitely easier said than done. You need a strong will to fight the urge to keep playing.

Minimisation is one thing, but addiction is quite another. The problem is that even by minimising financial losses, you are not protecting yourself from gambling addiction. In fact, financial losses are not as scary as gambling addiction in the long run, because it is the latter that will ruin you. Self-control is good, but it is not always effective. Some people mistake their desires for reality, so sometimes self-control is not really self-control at all.

Addiction is something that takes away your time, but it doesn't have be about making money, even when we talk about gambling. It's about the game.

And while that might sounds contradicting, it's really not. People get addicted to several things in gambling and only one of them is winning. For example i have read about one some study that described some gambling addicts getting frustrated when they won more. Because what they actually wanted to do was to quit gambling, but they were unable to do that without losing their money first.

It's true, sometimes control doesn't matter if in the end you're still someone who can't stop playing, sometimes the impulse to play is what makes an addict an addict, money is essential to me so for that reason that's the reason why I can never be addicted, since I don't like to lose money, when I play what I do most is allocate the smallest amount of money available to lose, but that's my strategy, for some addicts what makes them more addictive is the fact of losing all their money.

I absolutely agree about the atmosphere created in a physical casino. There is no time, no windows. The feeling of control over circumstances is lost. You do not notice anything except the games. For example, focusing only on the slots. On the game process itself. There is nothing else that so strongly captures the player's attention. I know about this state myself, since I have played in such establishments for many years.

I don't think it changes much; if you're minimizing, you're not actually creating a budget. It doesn't make much sense to use all that financial magic on something that's meant to be fun, in my opinion. Just set limits and don't overdo it.
If i have to fill out an Excel spreadsheet every time i play, I'll lose the desire to do it.

I'll have to go with sport betting because I have experience addiction with that but haven't experienced addiction with slot games. There might be others that have more addiction with slots but that's for them. I think the type of games that you're playing is going to determine how you get affected. Sport betting have some break time because it isn't every time that games get played although we have virtual games that people can still used in betting but if the addiction is strictly for real games then they can have some break when clubs aren't playing any games because of holidays. Since people can watch sport games, I think it has an additional advantage of being addictive.

The question of what is more addictive, sports betting or gambling, can be answered based on statistics on gambling bans compared to sports betting.
There are many countries where betting is allowed, but gambling is prohibited, for example, Singapore, Norway and Belarus. In Japan, by the way, it is the opposite, and in India.
It turns out that there is no clear answer, because some countries prohibit betting, others prohibit gambling, and even in the USA - this is statistics by state, is almost equal to 50% to 50%, which means that both phenomena can be dangerous.

Control always matters when it comes to money, and by the way, limits also require control, if you just have straightened the money for a deposit and decided that you will play until you lose half, then you can easily get carried away and lose everything if you do not control yourself. This is different from me, I set the limit so that I do not get used to it, and even when I begin to approach these values, I feel sorry to lose more, maybe this is due to how we relate to money, and if you are taken careful in gambling.

With all have read here, it seems slot is  more addictive than sport betting. I haven't play slot before and i do not intend to learn either. Because the sport betting is killing me already, i do want to add slot to it, i wonder how other are able to mix the two. Imagine been addicted to slot and sport betting it will drain you down.

The best is to choice the lesser evil, which is sport betting and stick to it, losing money is the obvious fact about the two. At the end you still lose money on them. Regardless any one you are good at, try and play it responsibly stake what you can afford to lose.

That's right, slot games are indeed more addictive, with a much higher addiction rate than sports betting. It's not difficult to learn, as I think it only takes about five minutes to access. No analysis is required, it's all purely luck, your task is simply to press a button and set the bet amount for each spin.
Sports betting, on the other hand, essentially requires skill, although it's not entirely free of luck. Many people enjoy sports betting because they enjoy analyzing, and they also have their own favorite teams. I agree about the risks involved in both, both have the potential to cause significant financial losses, so everyone should gamble responsibly.

Gambling addiction depends on the gambler, not the game. There are many addicted gamblers who can also be addicted to sports betting, while there are many gamblers who can also be addicted to slot games. Both sports betting and slot games are entertaining games, but those who hope to earn money and play to earn money will quickly become addicted. Gambling should always be accepted as entertainment. If gambling is accepted as entertainment, then gambling will not be risky for us and we will not become addicted to gambling.

Addiction is same on either of them. It then depends on the gambler habit and self control.. one might end up enjoying any of the said type of gambling and then over time continues to play without considering the fact that there's a possibility of getting addicted.. one thing about addiction is that the person who is affected barley even knows that he is..

we see slot of sport betting folks not because it's much easier compared to slot or casino games, but because sport betting is something that we mostly find out self playing as a much younger stage in life.. so many might want to just stick to what they understand..

Most addictive to you? Or are you speaking generically because this isn't what is considered as the most addictive for some people. Apart from casino games there are people that are more addicted to sports betting than any other game because that's where their interest lies. As a gambler you can end up being addicted to any game that's why it's important to watch the consistency you put into any game

I was addicted to sport betting when I was an addict, not slots or any casino games. But I posted that according to what I have researched, that slots are reported to be the one that most people are addicted to. So this is not according to me. Did you make any findings at all before you quote me or you just quote me without any solid reason?

Also because I posted that people are mostly addicted to slots, that doe not mean people are not addicted to others. I have seen people that are addicted to sport also before.

One thing you most understand is that, both are quite the same thing in times of getting addicted. However, it just depends on how the gambler approach them because anything addiction is quite a personal decision since no one is forcing you. It left for you to gamble responsibly because it has been said several times here that gambling depends on luck, so as a good gambler would always understand that gambling is not a get rich quick scheme. Because it is only when you want to become rich overnight that you would easily get addicted to gambling.

You are right that losing more money than the amount allocated for addiction is addictive for gamblers. I can prevent myself from becoming addicted because I am not controlled by emotions and try to stay focused on maintaining a level playing field regarding alternative sources of income. Most of the time we like gambling but cannot resist losing so by following the advice you have given (allocating the smallest amount of money available) we can keep ourselves engaged in gambling and gradually increase the amount of winnings.

It seems to me that people who are already desperate, have lost a lot of money, and perhaps not even because of gambling, become addicted. For them, gambling is a way to earn money and return to normal life, but as we know, this strategy is doomed to failure. It is a pity that many people do not understand this, which is why they lose even more.

Some people fill out the excel spreadsheet, follow the results calculate the odds or approximate strength in each possible bet vs the outcome.   Then they may not even bet at all, they keep their powder dry for the day the odds are best.   Its very different from doing it all in your head and I agree it would ruin it for some people but everyone likes to win and this might be the best way.

Gambling is certainly not a get-rich-quick scheme, but many poor gamblers hope to get rich by luck. Instead of having fun, they gamble to make money and hope to buy things with their winnings. I don't know why poor gamblers often have this mindset; they are poor, but they gamble anyway and continued to try his luck.

A bad mindset about gambling can cause so many problems for gamblers. I didn't want to drown myself in that way, and I managed to change it before it was too late. My financial problems would have worsened if I continued, but I'm grateful that I've been able to recover gradually. Being a responsible gambler is recommended and that it's good in the long run, even if you lose more than you win.

Exactly. It is all about how we can have good self-control, so we can be disciplined to obey the limits. This is the key to avoid addiction.

Sure, there will be always chance to be addicted in gambling. That's why we must have some limits, both for the funds and time to spend in gambling. In this way, we don't gamble in an excessive way. I think the addiction can happen only when we gamble excessively. If we don't do it, there should be no problem of addiction.

I feel like slots would be more addicting if youre on vacation but regular sports betting would be more addicting if youre just at home and watching the games/ going to the games because it would be way more exciting. Then again maybe just sports betting in general because the slots are a bit old after a while

Their perspective or mindset was flawed from the start. Thinking they would get rich through gambling was clearly a flawed plan. Given the prevailing gambling rules, which dictate that the house has a greater chance of winning, players will often experience losses. However, this flawed mindset drives them to continue gambling, hoping for a win that could quickly change their fortunes. This is just a perception, as in reality, I believe the chance is only 1%.

There are two possible reasons why they gamble: if they have a flawed mindset or perspective from the start, they will likely become addicted. If they understand gambling as merely entertainment from the start, they may not become addicted. Addiction is the same in both cases. It depends on our habits and self-control.

On the time or moment that you do become that too greedy or being hopeful about being getting rich with gambling then you are already that being delusional. You are the ones will be putting up yourself on such trouble specially on the time that you would be playing. It doesnt matter whether on sports betting or casino games, on which everything would be that still could happen on a certain individual because everything will be that matter on how you would be that treating up yourself on to deal up with those things. If you are that someone whose that been too greedy, then you would definitely be trying out to make engagement as long you do have the money and you wouldnt be stopping no until at the time that you would know that you do still have the money that you can make use on. We would usually be stopping at the time that we dont have literally the funds for us to stop on which this is where we do make out those kind of learnings that gambling is highly addictive and once you do lose that control then you would be able to experience the worst and this something that needs up to avoid as early as possible.

Gambling is for leisure and for fun on which there's nothing wrong into this as long you do make yourself that responsible. On the time or moment that you do know on what you are doing plus having the awareness about into the amount that you've been spending, then you wouldnt be having any issues when it comes to addiction since you do have that good control on which this is something that needs up to consider by those people who do tend to gamble. There are just that those times that you've been that failing on stopping on which you would be needing to be mindful about on stopping rather than on making the situation even more worst. As much as possible then you should be stopping and call it a day so that you wont be ending up on miserable.

It's very unfortunate that most gamblers do not understand gambling till now, noing fully well that luck plays a significant role in determining the final outcome, still they keep on having this feeling that they can easily make it through gambling.

Of course bad mindset has been the major challenges most gamblers are surfering today in gambling without realizing that gambling involves losses than winning. However, that is why is often said that we should always gamble fun and entertainment with only what you can afford to lose because is not a place to make money easily.

I would say that the both are equal Depending on how you're going about it, there are some people that spend 24 hours in the gambling shop or site which we know that the possibility for such people to become addicted to gamble is very certain except they will start applying some self discipline on time else, they will definitely get addicted to it. just the same with slot game if you're spending quality time in playing slot all the time you May likely get addicted to it so I think the time spend in this games is also one of the factors that make one to get addicted in this games.

You are correct and I absolutely agree with you, this is perfectly inline with my initial take on this topic, addiction to either sports betting or casino/slot games are basically the same thing and of the same level speaking of which is more easier for a gambler to get addicted to, it simply runs down to how any of this two or three are treated by the gambler.

And like you have rightly said, time spent playing any of this games is a major deciding factor that will determine addiction, because what ever we engage ourself in, the brain is fully involved and when we continue to do that thing over and over again spending maybe 10-15 hours on this same thing every day because we enjoy doing it, a time we come and we discover that our brain have become used to that thing, to the extent that we can't go a day without doing it and feel the same, this is addiction.

In my opinion, I think slots would be more addicting than sports betting for gamblers as slots are mainly luck based game and the nice animations on slots would also make the game more attractive for gamblers as they kept on clicking the roll button with the hope of hitting that huge jackpot prize. On the other hand, sports betting does require some analysis by the gamblers as any key players missing out for a game would greatly affect a team game result and sometimes a strong team might even lose a number of games in a row due to their poor form for the season.

I tried slots, but I lose much more there than in betting, so the choice is obvious for me. I agree that slots work to make the animation captivate us, and when you play, there is a feeling of hope that you can get lucky today, but to be honest, when you lose, the feeling of disappointment is too strong and it occurs too often for me to want to play again. In betting, I manage to play better, winning much more, so my choice is betting.

You have described it very well, but apart from being addictive even if they call me crazy, I see slots with different eyes, in fact I am the perfect example of this, I play them, not in an addictive way but as an outlet to the world, that is, every time I play a slot I enjoy it so much that I see it as therapeutic, I only bet 5-7usd, I don't go beyond that, but slots relax me, they put me in a good mood and that is where I become the protagonist, so much so that it makes me de-stress, that is a good use.

Those who spend more time on slot games will increase an excitement to win from that game. When a gambler spends more time in gambling, they automatically develop an attraction to that game. The feeling that the gambler has at that time is that if he places a bet there, he can also win. In such a situation, he will develop an attraction to that game. At some point, he will try to place bets using money. Spending more time on gambling is one of the symptoms of addiction. It will be difficult to find examples of people who spend more time on gambling but are not addicted. When you spend time on slot games, greed works extensively and if you lose by placing a bet at that time, there will be an eagerness to recover the lost money.

This is an interesting statistics, like you said the answer is unclear and this is because this is something that is based on the individuals preference. Before getting addicted to a particular game you must first be interested in it, some people are addicted to sports games and others are addicted to casino games, no one can give an accurate answer of which of them is actually more addicting

Actually, I don't want to say individually that sports betting or the casino slots are more addictive in creating gambling addiction.

In this case, I want to say that gambling addiction does not actually depend on this category; it mainly depends on the mental state of the player. Because I have seen addicted people in both the sports betting and the casino slot gaming categories around me.  
In this case, the common thing I found among them is that greed is blindly wagering to win a large amount, while on the other hand, greed and overconfidence are taking huge amounts of sports bets. I would say that their personal emotion control issues are responsible here, not the casino slot game or the sports bet.

From a wide range of experience even without a research it's so obvious and certain that slots games tend to be more addicting than any other games in the casinos, some times due to the addiction rate some people concluded tha sports betting is more addictive cause of high involvement in it, but definitely not if you can be responsible with your activities but it can't be compared to slots games that's more addictive.

I would say that slots game is more addictive because it's a quickie something and you can play anytime you want without making any serious prediction, slot is more easier so a gambler is more likely to get addicted to it. And it is designed to keep a player hooked to the screen and you don't even need to think too much, betting on the other hand is more of analysing, predicting and stuff so it's not just as fast paced as slot and some impatient gamblers are not ready for the matches to finish to determine their win or lose.

Honestly both slot and sport betting can become addictive in different ways.

Slot becomes addictive because of it's fast pace, random rewards and constant feedback. One may spin more in seconds, this awakens the brain's reward system and may so easily lead to forced play.

Sports betting on it's own asks for more from those who enjoys to analyze and strategize. Sports betting is always slow though the emotional investment, mostly when you are a fan, with the ego of being right may make it habit-forming in a more personal, psychological way.

Briefly: slots tends to be more addictive mechanically, while sports betting are more addicting emotionally and intellectually.

Slot vs sport betting which is more addictive, this question is somewhat too direct and for sure we could have handle much better since sport betting have it own nature that make it look so addictive because of the nature of the game since sport is one games with many fans, and those fans can easily bet of those games a d if you don't knows you think they are betting because their are addicted to sport betting,.
The same thing goes also with slot games, if you over do things, you will not get the accurate results that you need and for that you can easily get worked out, trying to discover the one that have higher impact on a gambler as far as addictions is concerned.

You're right bro, any activity like that if there is no control can lead us to the path of addiction, although it has a lot to do with the personality of each one of us, if we get carried away too quickly by something that seems very good, and really the good is always little, when it comes to earning money Risking money it lends itself to many things, money control for me will always be essential to enjoy activities like these.

Addiction is normal, in my opinion, as long as we can control our finances. Gambling is essentially for fun, so I think everyone becomes addicted to it, regardless of the type of gambling they engage in.
I've noticed that if someone has been gambling for a long time, they'll play slots and sports betting at different times, depending on their preferences. When it comes to addiction, it's not the type of game, but rather the addiction to gambling for fun.

In short, i wouldn't dare say it's normal, I'd say physiological given that for some, playing gives a thrill that releases dopamine, but not for everyone.
For example, i don't like gambling and therefore i don't release endorphins.
I like something else, like some people like the thrill of skydiving for example.

there is nothing normal about addiction except you are an addict that is just trying to justifying your state of addiction. it is very possible to gamble without becoming addicted and quite a handful of gambler still gambles for long and stays clean as long as they are able to gamble in a responsible manner. either you are fixed on sports betting or you play just the casino, what keeps you free from gambling addiction is more about your management of your budget than the kind of game you are playing a sports bettor that lacks proper management skill can still become addicted while someone that plays the casino responsibly might never get addicted. it is all about using your head and never allowing yourself get caught up to thinking that because you have been familiar with a kind of game that you can never become addicted.

People can actually be addicted in any way, and addiction always leads to negative aspects, so here you must keep yourself in a self-controlled manner, we can never see addiction as good and whether it is a person addicted to gambling just for fun, or to earn money, everything is negative here. So you must maintain self-control through realistic thinking.

Everyone say that gambling addiction is dangerous, but you say its normal :D Moreover you mention controlling something :D Addition that is already something you cant control. Better say then that gambling quickly becomes a habit or a hobby, or becomes most popular in a list of entertainment activities.

From my point of view, slots are more addictive. Because people start playing them on purpose, but sports betting always comes hand to hand with watching sports. Placing a bet while watching game or supporting team might be a ritual. But go and play slots, that people do on purpose, which with time turns into addiction.

I don't believe everyone can become addicted to gambling. There are many gamblers who have been gambling for a long time and I believe that they will not become addicted to gambling. The main reason for this is that they do not gamble with the aim of getting rich quick or making money quickly or winning the jackpot. They gamble regularly depending on their specific budget. When they lose, they feel that their luck has not favored them and they have to try again later according to their budget. They do not chase losses because what they lose is within their control.

But do imagine adding all those losses, even if you maintained a budget every time you play. You will also question yourself on why you wasted too much, and then next to it is chasing all those losses, which could lead to gambling addiction.

Sure, there are gamblers who are disciplined and can control their emotions to avoid more losses, but they are rare. Most are easily frustrated, especially on playing games like slots, where losses are the norm while playing. 100 rolls will not be enough, so a gambler will probably deposit more just to see what will come up next and also to gain back what he had lost. That's why slots are more addictive than sports betting, because chasing losses is habitual, and you will keep coming back in just a day.

I would really love to meet this types of gamblers which for me they are imaginary and do not exist in the real world. For me if you play slots even for a short amount of time you will see a lot of them getting addicted pretty quickly while those gamblers who stay in their budget I can identify them as sport bettors maybe. From my personal opinion and experience when someone plays luck games it is inevitable that such person will become addicted. The more exposure to luck games the more danger to become addicted and the less exposure to such games the less danger to become addicted. I am starting my own recovery from a few weeks and so far I have not been able to recover 100% though I have managed to reduce my gambling budget a lot.

I often hear the idea that people from betting switch to gambling in order to get the result as quickly as possible, but I do not agree with this idea at all, because in betting the skills and experience of the one who makes the bet are very important and greatly affect the final result. But chance always controls who gets the money of the casino or the gambler.
Therefore, I would advise all such bettors to stay within the limits of betting, and for example, bet on quick outcomes and ping-pong matches

Well, that's true. If gamblers have good self-control initially, they won't become addicted even after many years.
In my opinion, those who become addicted to gambling are primarily people who have poor discipline and cannot control their emotions, especially during losing streaks.

You're right addiction can start off from anywhere or any game based on the fact that the particular thing is done constantly but in the same vein there are certain games that tends to be more addictive i think that's where he's driving at, to say which is more addictive to the individual and from my point of view I've always seen slots games to be more addictive than any other games .

I think the more addicting game is sport betting and if you at the gambling space, those who are involved in the sport betting are much more than the other gamblers. Even in this forum those who are sport gamblers are more. And why people are more in sport betting is because they can they can participate and predict the out of the game but in slot game it is not and it is only one sided game.
And after sport betting them we can come to slot games and poker added to it recently.

Slots. No question. They’re engineered for addiction.

Many people have low confidence in casino gambling. They think that in sports betting they can enjoy the live game because there is no hidden agenda involved in the game, the result of which is actually happening in front of everyone, but in the case of the casino things may be different. Although no one can say anything specific, sports betting is ahead of casino in terms of confidence. But if we observe the gambling of gamblers, then a lot is spent on casino gambling. There are many gamblers who do not want to spend their time depending on the outcome of a bet, for them casino gambling is quite profitable. People are more likely to become addicted to casino games because of the possibility of winning more in a short period of time.

A lot of it has to do with the speed of the game. Imagine if you needed to wait a couple minutes for the results per slot pull. It would turn a very addicted game into one that is very boring and frankly annoying. I think good UI design and speed of game are the key factors that make it addictive.

You are right, it's possible for gamblers to get addicted to any game. Most people say that casino games are more addicting because they are random and sports betting is something that takes time to settle before placing another game.for some people that might not be the case In sports betting, they can quickly stake on a live game and after losing keep on staking continuously, this can be an addiction too

It is difficult to control unstable emotions. Sometimes people feel dissatisfied with what they have played even though they have lost several times in a row, and their desire to chase their losses continues until they become severely addicted.

The best thing to do is to control yourself from the start. With even stricter discipline, you will not experience huge losses, especially if you are strict in determining your budget. You will know what to do after losing.

One of the main Reasons why I say that when we win in a casino we should withdraw is to make way for deposits, but my deposits in a casino are from the money that I am willing to lose, from there on, if I want to play then I deposit my 5 or 7 USD, if I multiply them well if not I assume my loss and if I win I withdraw everything and when I play again then I make my respective deposit and it is much Better.

Exactly, the losing streak is what brings about addiction and also the winning streak somehow. When someone played with a huge amount of money let say money they can not afford to let go, they will strive to get back that and by so doing sometimes they will be losing more instead of recovering and whenever someone is losing the urge or quest to recover will increase regardless of the possibility or chances of winning and from there someone will be drawn in such a way that they can not stop again because they will feel if they stopped they have fucked up because they have lose a lot and so this is how it normally start. That is why we should use what is convenient for us at all time no matter how sure the game look.

If you just follow this advice it is very easy to apply it to everything that involves betting money , that is, not only in casinos but also in trading, if you want to enter the world of trading few will tell you to risk what you can afford to lose, that is a fact, now following all these things you can intuit something, we have the ability to reject everything that harms us in our life, repeating it and doing it, sometimes it is hard, the anxiety is strong , an addicted person who wants to get intoxicated must avoid falling into temptation, but if possible when we think of it as an Objective that in the end is beneficial for our Health and life.

Addiction is solely depend on a person. But according to statistics it's 1/3rd leading the revenue share on sport's game. Since ancient time Greece people's did bets on athletes so yeah sport's gaming has a great long history. But it's true slots game increasing day by day. In US there's more than 48% is slot's machine.

Since the Slots can make you more quick money , that's why lot's of folks are getting interested on it than sport's gaming. In sports Gaming what's interested is that if you're a good analyzer you can turn the table and can maintain you PNL . But in Slot's it's quantity over quality. You can start betting on sport gaming with a less capital if you've good analytics skill. But you can't turn the table on slots with just couple of hand or bets.  You need to continuously bet to maintain you PNL that's what I learned so far about gambling on casino and sport gaming.

So which one you do like most? For me it's Live casino

When I was looking for an advantage that slots have, for example, if you compare them with betting, I couldn't understand for a long time: what is it that makes them so attractive to many people, and even though you can't control the result, but apparently playing slots is like a ladder or a road, where each step can be a winning one. This is in contrast to betting, where you have to wait a long time for the result.
And in general, it would be good for a bettor to understand the sport he is betting on.

When you have that Type of case , you need to do more Strict things , like professional help. The psychological Aspect is Affected , it's difficult, because just when a Person gets a bad case of the flu, they feel bad , indisposed Now with an addiction at that level , it's Difficult the person has to be treated Urgently.

When addiction has reached a serious stage, advice alone won't be enough to bring them back to their senses. Support from those around them is crucial. A rehab facility might be a good option. This way, they'll be firmly guided away from their addiction. While this can be stressful, the goal is clear: to improve their well-being, rather than continuing the addiction, which only allows for further addiction.

Both are pretty much very addictive when it comes to gambling. But one can easily get addicted to slot games especially those that are not gambling for fun that just need fast money instead. Because in slot games you don’t have to wait for a particular match to be fixed like sport before thinking of betting , all the games are already waiting for you in slot game , and the result are pretty fast compare to sport betting , once you see your outcome once you can choose to go again till you no longer have any funds to continue or till you hit a nice win.

As long as it's related to gambling, both can be very addicting. IMO, they are just the same level, just different games and process only. People saying slots are more addicting because of the machine, people constantly betting on it because it's fast paced but being fast paced isn't the only reason that's more addicting. Sports betting is also addicting, especially if you're diverse to every different sports but let's say you're into one sport only, it's also addicting especially if there's a league or international tournament, you'll constantly analyze each teams and bet.

I think that casino games are much more addicting than sports betting, if you are inclined to build up this habit within your life. Sports betting revolves around particular events, that take place at fixed times and while you might choose the wrong outcome you've placed a fixed amount on it and let it run. However playing casino games like slots or even something like roulette still has clearly defined outcomes that you can never beat. It is much easier to get sucked in to the repetitive nature of slot games compared to sports betting, as it all revolves around instant gratification which is more accessible via casino games. If you want to play a slot game 24/7 you can, but if you wanted to bet on a sporting event you have no control over when it takes placed - that is fixed outside by someone else.

Seriously, very few people will go to a psychologist or anyone else for help. Not because it costs money and they can't afford it. No, it's more that they can't accept the fact that they need help and that without it they are unlikely to cope, so they continue to gamble. It's sad, but it's their choice. I hope that in the end they will be able to overcome their addiction and seek help.

When I say it varies from person to person, slot games are more likely to trigger addiction. There are only those who are passionate about sports betting, so I'd say that those who are addicted generally find slot games more prevalent. This is because slot games aim to increase this addiction, taking control of your reward system, which is designed to accommodate those unaware of this system.

A lot of times advice is just other people's input about your situation but it's not actually the solution. The key to actually recovering from addiction is to make personal efforts to ending that addiction. Relying only on rehab might just be a waste of time, they can only do what they can but it's actually left for you to make sure that you deal with it mentally. Personally I don't think going to a rehab is necessary

Slots are more addictive because the winnings are quick, unlike sports betting, which usually requires waiting for the event to end. From what I can tell, this speed makes all the difference.

When it’s a thing where you’re from, when the profession actually thrives and I mean, Psychology, people wouldn’t mind. If they’ve been able to identify that they have a problem and it’s serious, they sure will try to resolve it with some of the reliable means which involves speaking with a psychologist.
Therapy is essential in handling addiction problems. When it’s what you need, then you just know it’s got to be done somehow and you see to it.

Anyone can get addicted to gambling regardless it's nature either you call it sports betting or casino or what ever, it all depends on how your approach is to was gambling, many folks that got addiction over the years are still finding it difficult
In getting rid of it, However, gambling addiction is real, it doesn't have a specific game that can triggered addictions more fastly, perhaps all is addictive so always take precautions while gambling, always known your limits and when to exit at every point in time, always set up a discipline measures and techniques that can control all of your gambling activities so it wouldn't lead to addiction.

10 years ago, when I used to bet on sports, I don't remember losing. Even if I did lose, it didn't really cause much harm. The period when I played slots was complete madness.
The expectation of hitting the jackpot or max win makes people addicted while playing slots.

I think the most risky type of gambling is live casino, followed by slots.

To be honest, I find it hard to imagine that a person who, halfway through, realizes what he is doing and where his moral state is heading, and on top of everything else, his own budget, would continue to gamble. If he understands the problem, he will first stop playing and only then consider whether he needs the help of a psychologist if he is not coping well. But when a person has lost everything, he will be the last to realize that he needs help, because he will need time to understand what has happened at all.

Admitting we are in need of help is a long journey more so when there is ego or pride interfering. In many cases, when a person finds himself in a high-stake situation, we believe that we still remain in control and we do not see the possible outcome. It is at the point when things all go wrong that we actually get to appreciate the magnitude of our problems.

It is too late by that time, and even more painful to turn to someone for support. Nonetheless, it should be also borne in mind that when it can be prevented with the help of early assistance, even more harm can be averted. There should also be the support of the caring people among them those who can view the problem better than we who are involved in the moment.

Indeed, that's the reason why it is addicting. The thought of hitting a high multiplier if you continuously play will make you keep coming back until you reach that goal. I also became hooked before in slots, but when I discovered the live games, I just stick to it not because it's more addicting but I find it exciting to bet on even though it's also luck based.

Any games can be addicting depending on the gambler itself. If you have no self-control then expect that you'll end up in such situation.

You are right, whether we win or lose in sports betting you can't just dive straight into betting on another game except you are betting on live games. Casino games on the other hand that are fast paced is different because you would find it difficult to control yourself especially when you are chasing losses. Self control is one of the hardest things to do when gambling, it takes discipline to quit

Basically I think slot games are more addictive because it mainly attracts people's minds and it also plays a big role in winning money. As a result, gamblers can fall into the trap of addiction more, but sports betting is basically less addictive because here there is constant competition with different teams and different bets have to be played. So sufficient research is required here and more skill is needed so the more skilled the gambler becomes, the more he will be able to win in bets.

I think it depends primarily on the individual. Some people will never become addicted to sports betting or slots. Others, on the contrary, can become addicted very quickly.
When it comes to sports betting, those who don't understand anything about sports but still place bets for the thrill of it are more likely to become addicted.

Some gamblers just rely on luck when they play at a casino. They're the ones who often play slot games because even as a first-timer, you can win a huge amount if you get lucky.

But if you're unlucky, no matter what you do, you'll always lose. In sports betting, on the other hand, you'll research which team is strong and bet on them. The winnings are also worthwhile. In other words, if you're familiar with the teams, you have a high chance of winning often, even if the winning amount isn't that big. Therefore, slot games is more addictive than sportbetting.

I believe slot games can actually become boring faster because of their nonstop, repetitive nature. Every spin feels the same, turning play into routine. In sports betting, each match is unique, with its own story and excitement, making it harder to lose interest.

Any game that fast rounds keep coming up like slots games can make a gambler to get addicted easily. Let's take crash games for instance, after losing a particular round the next one starts immediately, a lot of gamblers are unable to resist this especially when they are losing a lot of money, they would definitely get tempted to keep on gambling till they recover, this is what makes most casino games addictive

The advantage of online slots is that you can access them 24/7. It means it is nonstop, which also means you can keep on going as long as you have the money, which is suited for those who have deep pockets and want to test their luck to see if they can get a high multiplier. That's the other advantage of it, high multipliers can come out any time, and some of them can really be surprising.

Vice versa with sports betting. Low multipliers in one bet, and it takes a lot of time if you have a preferred sport to bet.

precisely and sooner or later they become powerful traps against which willpower alone is not enough
After you enter the real gambling scene you have to understand that you have a problem and know how to ask for help.
There's nothing wrong with getting help!

I think that gambling addiction is entirely due to the person's emotions and greed, it doesn't matter whether they are playing slot games or sports betting.  If a gambler's expectations are always high and he loses control over his emotions every time he gambles and gambles beyond the amount of money he can afford to lose, this is the reason behind his addiction.

And in this case, a gambler can become addicted to sports betting or can become addicted to playing casino slot games. In my personal observation, there are both types of gambling addicted people have been seen in my life..

Huh, okay, online slots are fun and risky, in that its too easy to continue play. One wishes to recover losses or continue playing right after winning this temptation comes with the fact that it is always present. Understand how much you can do and be real with yourself when it gets to becoming excessive. Nothing to be embarrassed about taking a breather or seeking help before it is a bigger issue.

The game we see as our favorite and get more addictive on determines whether we get addiction over it or not, we cant be playing over time and see no difference in what we have been doing, some of the addicted gamblers often fall under the influence or repeated playing over their favorites, which some has taken as what they must chase after their losses in other to recover, while some don't even mind regardless of the conditions on whether the game they are playing is sport of casino games, all they needed is to have a non stop gambling experience.

In fact, a person can be addicted to anything in any way, If he cannot control himself, especially his greed and passion, then he will naturally face addiction.
If he can limit himself in all aspects and keep himself completely under control in anything, then he will never be addicted.
In fact, the main thing in gambling is that people want to earn money through it, a gambler sees gambling only as a means of earning money.
And because of such expectations, he often loses his self-control, because even after losing, he hopes to win and gambles more.
When a gambler accepts gambling for entertainment only, without any expectations and without considering only the interests, accepts gambling only for entertainment, then he will definitely be able to avoid the disasters and addictions here.

Accurately said, addiction is all mental and that's why it has such am effect on people...the best way to deal with addiction is to improve your mentality which is basically how you think about gambling and changing the mindset you have about it..This is why therapy is always recommended because these professionals understand psychology... Any type of gambling game can be addictive, it's a matter of what the gambler allows to affect him or her negatively

Everyone has their own comfort in choosing the game they choose, although many say that slot gambling is more fun to play than sports betting, but if someone already likes sports matches, of course they will not be tempted to gamble on slot machines. Likewise, if someone is used to slot gambling, they will think sports betting is boring because they have to wait a long time for the results to be obtained until the end of the match. From there, each person has their own comfort in determining which gambling they will like.

This is why I don't like virtual games because they can make you loss big funds within a few minutes. If you are the type of gambler that cannot control his emotion, you will get addicted fast. Live sportbet is not that addictive, because there are days and time for the matches that you want to bet on. You cannot just wake up in the middle of the night and place your bet on football when there is no ongoing match. Unlike, slot and casino games that are always there for you to play.

I think that people have the ability to differentiate between good and bad and therefore I will not agree with the fact that someone will automatically i.e. naturally face addiction.
It will definitely be his own fault, especially when he gambles out of greed or gambles without maintaining time. And so I would say that all those people who are addicted here are those who cannot control their emotions and at the same time gamble out of greed and it is completely their own fault, not like that naturally.

True. Slot games are so fast and you can go on several rounds in minutes, which means more money spent. It is believed that the more time one spends in gambling, the more chances they've got to get addicted. It's completely different when gambling on sports, you get to spend less time in sports because you'll have to wait for every game to finish, especially when it's a Parlay. Except if you wanna place another bet while waiting for your previous bet to finalize.

virtual games are good for privacy but another things is that it gets you more addicted than anyone can think of because when you don't take it seriously then before you know it you are already addicted and you gamble responsibly and it is not a must that you must gamble every day.  and you can even makes plans that you gambling is going to strictly on weekends and that is plans that you make that will make you free from been addicted because weekends there is no work and there many ways that addiction can be avoided.

I think it will always depend on a gambler's preferences and reasons why they gamble. I've seen a lot of people getting addicted to slot games here in our country. I honestly find that slot games can become boring eventually, due to the things you have mentioned. However, for these people who get addicted to slot games, maybe it is because they are after the money faster. This is the reason why they're not feeling bored at all.

This is a difficult situation on this to select and I think slot games would be more addictive compared to betting games. Though I don't really know the motivational drive on on that. I know of people that are addicted on sport betting and they are more than the slot games gamblers but in this forum from my discovery slot games gamblers are more here.
But if it's real life situation it is sports betting but in the forum slot games gamblers, and that is my clear differentiation of the both.

It seems clear why they become addicted to gambling. This is due to their high expectations and hopes for gambling, perhaps believing it would be easy to win. However, instead of seeking to change their lives by winning, they instead pursue winning, which is clearly a stage of gambling addiction.
Anything can become addictive if a person's goals and perspective are flawed from the start. However, for those with a wise mindset, all games are the same; there's no guaranteed easy reward.

People are different in the gambling, at first when someone lose in the gambling and the person have studies the nature of the game, if the person is not gambling addictive I don't think something of such nature will stand, so believe that in everything that has to do with gambling, you have to understand the way forward of gambling, so I believe that in gambling they are people if the lose they will be tempted to gamble again but they are a people immediately they loss for the first time they began to condenm the fact of gambling. So it depends how attractive you found that gambling platform

Today I thought about the fact that the most dangerous types of gambling for addiction are those in which the gambler can influence the results of the game himself.
Because it creates a feeling of control over the game. Of course, I'm talking about card games like poker or blackjack.
These types of gambling are great at advertising themselves. After all, imagine that there is little point in sharing your successes in slots. After all, it is pure luck there. But if you share your successes in poker, then you can claim that you are a cool poker player.

Reaching out to someone in time is not an easy task; it is truly difficult, and there are many reasons for this. A person may not be able to grasp the scale of the problem, or they may not think about it at all, or, conversely, they may think that they will win or cope on their own if necessary. All of these scenarios are negative in any case, and the chance that a person will choose the only correct option of seeking help among all possible scenarios is extremely small.

The funny thing is, many people have gradually become addicted to this gambling without even realizing all in the name of lack of proper orientation. Not gambling alone, I will suggest that you do this anytime you want to venture into any aspect of life including gambling . Know what your purpose is, understand the kind of game or activity and take note on your target even if it’s as good as nothing serious, jot it down somewhere because it allows you to not derail innthe future. So even if you are doing the gambling for fun, write the intentions down and be guided by it. Set your parameters and anytime you hit the negative parameters, you will start readjusting immediately.

If your aspect in gambling is to have fun, then you are on the right track. Yes, many gamblers prioritize earning along with entertainment, and this tendency may be right but it should not be applied to every gambling platform. There are some casino sites where you will play regularly but on average you will lose most of the time. Initially, the goal of a gambler is to make money this is the reality but when he realizes that he has to choose an alternative to sustain himself on this platform, then he starts leaning towards entertainment. It is also true that at that time their aspect is also to earn, but with the maturity that develops and experience that he gains he prioritizes earning along with entertainment.

Even though we undergo a debate on this particular question i would boldly prove my point with enough evidence that slots games are more addicting and addictive.some says addiction occur in any game, yes but not compared to that of slots games where control is inhibited most times due to the fun and excitement one get while playing.

This is true, every gamblers goal is to win his bet and be able to maximize profits. Weather you’re playing it for fun or not, you’re possibly doing it so that you can win the bet. Most times, it’s even those who claims they are gambling for fun that took out time to carefully select or chose their games to gamble on. So for me, I think gambling is gambling and personally I don’t gamble for fun, I only gamble whenever I have the money to gamble with and each time I place a bet to gamble with I’m always intentional about it, and most of the time being intentional have really helped me a lot because I now have a pattern of gambling which have been working out well for me whenever I placed a bet to gamble.

I think slot betting is the most addictive form of gambling in general. Slot betting is more addictive than sports betting, mainly because the pace of the game is fast and the instant rewards attract players. Slot betting can be played quickly and repeatedly and prizes can be won, which is why players spend more time here, so there is a higher chance of getting addicted here. However, sports betting is not completed very quickly, but it takes some time, which is why it cannot be played quickly, so it is less likely to be addictive. However, although sports betting is also dangerous if you dive deeply into gambling, you should never dive into it while gambling, it will become addictive once you dive in.

I think slot games are the most addictive games because I think these games are very long-lasting games. There are always modern and realistic games here so new gamblers are most attracted here and they just keep gambling for a long time. Then at the last moment they get most attracted to these slot games and this becomes a sign of addiction. I like sports betting the most because it is a competition with two teams and there is a high chance of winning money by betting on the stronger teams.
And while betting you can do other things or enjoy the game it is as you wish and it always makes people happy. That is why I think slot games are the most addictive and I love sports betting the most.

In fact, everyone has a winning mentality, and everyone gambles with the expectation of winning every round.
But the difference here is self-control, that is, you gamble to win, but you have to control yourself.
If you gamble with the expectation of winning and lose your self-control, that is, if you gamble with more money than you can afford, being overconfident in your expectation of winning, then this is wrong.
You gamble with the expectation of winning, but you must stop yourself at the right time, if you lose the amount of money you can afford, keep yourself away from gambling.
And never gamble more greedily after winning, when your gambling activities go to an excessive level, it means that you have not been able to control yourself, and you will be driven by addiction as a result.
Expecting to win in gambling is not wrong, but you have to be careful not to let this expectation be excessive and you do not decide to gamble beyond your ability, Then everything will be fine.

I fully agree that betting is one of the best hobbies in which you can at least control the outcome. Unlike the same slots, plink or roulette.
Slots are really very addictive and all because they are very bright and the result comes absolutely unexpectedly. It can happen every 10 seconds. And it turns out that after slots it is not interesting at all to play computer games or single games, because there is no longer that feeling that money will come now, and for the sake of interest or for the sake of the plot it becomes uninteresting. Because it becomes devalued. After all, the plot cannot suddenly improve the life of this gambler because it will not magically make more money in the wallet.

The two games you mentioned certainly have their own addictive qualities for each player, because the level of addiction varies greatly depending on the individual or player. In general, slot machines may be more addictive, for many people it is not just the speed, it is most likely the large or very tempting bonus multipliers that make many play on these slots. Yes, the risk is certainly that your money could be lost in a matter of minutes or seconds, and there's no special skill involved in this game it's simply a matter of luck. Unlike sports betting, where we analyze and predict with our own expertise, Even if the outcome is unsuccessful, there's no disappointment there's a certain satisfaction.

Well, for many, betting is a great hobby, but I'll give you the example of my partner. He goes there as a meeting place, he meets up with friends for a beer, but instead of going to the bar, they go to the betting shop to talk about their passion: football.
So if you do it right it doesn't change much

Yes, that's true, the crash game can really make a gamblers continuously follow the lead of the next round but that's if the gambler doesn't also have self control or maybe the gambler is just too emotional, it also depends on the individual that is playing, because some persons will not even allow themselves to be overwhelmed. Like myself, I can't even allow myself to be wrapped up with emotions while playing slot games, eve  while playing offline or online.

They are both equally addictive to those people who are predisposed of becoming addicted.

Although it also depends on the person, I think. I am not much of a sports guy, so I do find slots more fun. But I can see a person becoming more easily addicted to sports gambling if he/she was a sports fanatic in the first place.

I get bored, personally, if I stay with one game too long. Even slots becomes more boring than sports betting if all you do is play slots all the time. It's like having a favorite food but eating it everyday will get old fast.

I myself don’t interested to play crash game at all even way back when it’s still a popular game on bustabit. I hate a game that gives me an urgent decision making that affects my brain to think properly since crash game is all about timing on when to enter and exit.

I do play a couple bet in the past but via auto bet and auto cash out.

Blackjack is still my preference because I have a lot of time think for my next move.

You lose more money when you are open to all types of games online, this is not a good way of becoming a gambler, you will get washed out very fast, its better to have a game or two in mind specifically the type you like.

I don't do anything apart from slots and sport bet, the fastest way to wreck yourself as a gambler is trying out all the games available on online casinos because some are full of bad luck than the others.

You need one that really suits you, there must be a game you are good at while growing up, because this is what makes me hooked to slots and sport is something that I later starred having interest in.

It is true that for those who are prone to addiction, both are equally addictive. While gambling, no one immediately realizes that gambling has turned into an addiction. When a person keeps winning repeatedly, greed works inside him, he starts betting more and more and at one point loses all his money, then realizes that has no self-control over himself. Personally, I like sports betting, I can enjoy a lot of excitement and joy through sports. But I maintain self-control over myself and manage gambling properly. I know that gambling is mainly for fun, not for making money.

Most people lose money when they win a small bet and start thinking, "If I had bet a little higher, maybe I would have won more." This mindset leads them to start increase betting for their spins. If they don't get free spins from normal spins, they'll start buying bonus spins, hoping to win big like they did with their small bets. This is what makes it so easy to lose money faster when playing slots. I completely agree that you shouldn't play slots or any other form of gambling if you can't control yourself. It's just hurting himself.

I disagree since the virtual games could be played at all times and the ease of accessibility may cause difficulty to quit on some individuals. With live sports there are natural breaks between games whereas with slots and casino games there are nothing and there is always an urge to play. Discipline is essential because of that. It does not take long to get pathological once the emotions get involved and start chasing a loss or placing more bets than expected. Gambling is just supposed to be done as a form of fun and entertainment not as a method or making quick fortune but one should learn when to stop otherwise the consequences can be disastrous.

It's okay you have your own opinion, but, I say "if you (players) can't control yourself, don't force yourself to play slots". To be clear, this means there are serious consequences that can lead to financial ruin, as it can lead to the belief that winning small bets will lead to winning quickly by increasing bets. So, what's the difference between this and your opinion that it's harder to stop playing virtual games? It has a similar meaning, albeit with slightly different pronunciation.

I've never played any virtual games and have no plans whatsoever of ever playing it, seeing how this game is destroying alot of great destinies here in my country, from what I've personally gathered as information and learned also, virtual games are much more addicting that the normal betting on sports games we all are also familiar with.

I can liken or place virtual games in the same category as slot games, casinos games and so on, because like the other user have said or mentioned, this games have no break, a gambler can sit and play any of this types of games for hours without standing up, and the worst of it all being that as normal sports betting is seasonal, virtual games and slots games have no season, they are always available and are highly addictive without implementation of proper self consciousness and control.

To be honest, in general, if we look at it, most of us make more mistakes in the beginning, and it's mainly high expectations and easily losing control over our emotions that cause us some stress when we gamble in the beginning.

But I think that this can be prevented before it becomes an addiction if we understand our mistakes and try to recover from them. And if we cannot catch our mistakes then there is no way to correct them so we always need to keep track of our activity and check how much money we are spending on it based on our ability to lose. And then if the mind set is good then it is possible to avoid addiction.

It's that the slots make us get very emotional, and the thing about sports betting is something that depends on the bettor's feelings, for example, I like to bet on football, but I like to bet when I feel very confident about doing it and Sometimes having that confidence I have lost , and in part I realize that they are events that happen , extraordinary but they happen , many of them possible according to how some players are in that Game , but mostly in Sports Betting it is more about Wisdom than luck.

the both of you made strong points. like seriously,,, high expectations at the start plux lack of mental control really do set the trap for many new gamblers in the game!!! it is more like you are stting up yourself for regular loses  and i also agree that keeping track of your mistakes and your spending is a key way to avoid falling into addiction! hostly i am not going to argue that for a bit.

what i will just add is that itx not only about mindset alone but also about setting up practical limits before you even start playing!!!! more like deciding a bankroll in advance, using deposit limits where it is possible nd treating losses as entertainment ;D  although an annoying type of entertainment but just can't start up regretting cause no one forced you into it in the first place! so you hav to swallow the loss with negative pride  ;D  that kind of structure helps stop the emotional torture early enough. but on a more serious not do you guys think platforms should do more to enforce these responsible gambling measures or should it be left completely on the players! since what they want is to make money off the players tooo.??

Slots are not an emotional game for me, I just feel sorry to spend money on every spin where I rely only on luck. In betting, each wager depends on my choice and I like that more, although some people enjoy slots for their design and how colorful they look, but to me it feels like using bright colors to attract children’s attention.

Hahaha funny but true. Gamblers who constantly play slot games are always attracted by potential huge multipliers, they're always like, what if I hit that crazy multiplier on the next spin, and this serves as a motivation to keep going and going, and honestly, some get lucky, but the lucky ones are always few, and the majority are the ones who suffer ls for the victory of the minority that got lucky, so it's like taking money from the majority and giving a tiny bit of it to the minority, and honestly I see this as a huge scam.

You are right, in none of the aspects are the actions that are addictive in people justified, no aspect of addiction is considered good, a person when playing or making sports bets should be as transparent as possible when they see the dangers, if a person is aware of the risks they should not fall into addiction, they should control their money and should know how to act at the right time, these acts prevent addiction.

Even though many people bet together in slot games, only a few get a return and most of them lose. There are some who believe in these games and bet as if they will win but they do not understand that luck will not always favor them here. Some, after winning, become more confident and try to bet more money, but in return they lose all their money. It is possible to make profit in a casino, but it is very small, and in most cases there is a possibility of losing. So there is no logic in putting a large money in such an uncertain platform.

Of these two, people are more addicted to slot machines. Of course, there are several reasons behind this. For example, results are obtained in this game within a short time. If someone thinks that they will come here and play non-stop, there is also a system here.

People feel like they have won when playing here. The flashing lights and animation attract people's attention more. Moreover, there is also a chance to win the jackpot here. And to play here, no prior experience is required, everyone can play.

On the other hand, sports betting is long-term. You have to wait to get its results. This is possible only with patience.

To bet here regularly, you will definitely need knowledge about sports.

There's no excuse if you can control both your emotions and your financial management, there's no room for any addiction if you know your boundaries and you set your limitations, though it's really tough to compete against your own will but if you have that kind of discipline and you able to practice whatever the setup that you place, addiction won't be a thing to your gambling participation.

True knowing your boundaries is very important because most gamblers who get addicted to gambling is as a result of not knowing their limits in terms of setting boundaries so people should always not overstress their boundaries because doing that is deadly in gambling

I play all types of gambling, such as slots, sports, poker and others, but if you ask about which one is more addictive, it depends on the gambler because both games are very different, but my answer is that slot games are more addictive, because people who don't understand anything will definitely understand how to play slots, unlike sports betting.

I'm not very active in slot games. In the past, I didn't like slots, I just played a little and wondered what people felt when they played slots. Today, I have a different perspective. I can place sports bets and sometimes play slots. I don't bet more than $5 because I know it's very easy to lose money on slots

but when I play slots, I can have a lot of fun in the short time that the small amount of money allows me to play. I'm of the opinion that slots are easier to become addicted to than sports betting. This is just my opinion; I don't know if there is any more detailed research on this subject.

You may be right when you said that some people can understand slot more than sport betting. And yeah, slot games does not require much knowledge unlike that of sport betting that you have to figure out those options before you can be able to start betting games, due to this reasons some people can decide to stick to slot game because some people find it hard to master those options.

But even as that, most of them can stay long in playing slot game but you won't see them being addicted to it. That is because they have thier limit, while those that failed to set a limit would definitely end up being addicted to slot game, the same thing applicable in sport betting.

This is indeed true because every gambler has their own preferences, and these preferences cannot be compared between one another.

I still play slots and sports betting, but when it comes to choices, I clearly prioritize sports betting as my preferred option, leading me to gamble more frequently on sports betting than on slots or original games, and I use it as a form of entertainment for myself.

That’s because everyone has their own preferences depending on where they stand and what they enjoy. It doesn’t mean the others are bad, but they just don’t fit the criteria, so they don’t become the choice in the end.
What we aim for, besides winning, is comfort in playing and enjoyment for ourselves, so it’s impossible for us to seek out or play games when we don’t enjoy them.

Lately I have been of the opinion that the most addictive gambling games are those where the player does not need to analyze or think anything, but just press one button or make some random decision. These are slots, roulette...
I would also include here the Japanese national entertainment - gambling mgra, where the ball is thrown around a small field, because there you can regulate the force of the ball, which creates the illusion of control.

That is why many gamblers or bettors experience so-called emotional swings.
And I had a very similar situation: when I experienced a series of unsuccessful bets in slots, and then I reduced the bet, because I realized that in this way I would quickly zero out my entire deposit, but I got a multiplier!
In the first second I felt joy, but then I felt sorrow because I realized that I had won little money. And if this multiplier had come to the previous bets, I would have won a lot of money.

That's right, the most addictive thing in gambling is slots or roulette, Because of the easy availability of these things, a gambler is always very tempted towards them.
No skill is required here, you just have to press a button and you get the result immediately.
Which is why they play at an excessive level here, and they easily lose control here.
But in the case of other games, analysis or understanding is required, and it takes a some time, which is why the possibility of addiction here is less than playing slots.
However, everything is addictive, we can never deny this, so it is necessary to control yourself in all cases, and keep your limitations in mind for any subject.

Slots and roulette are indeed very addictive, because it’s just a mechanical push of a button, and in such moments critical thinking switches off a person simply acts on autopilot. Most people don’t like to strain their brains too much, while games like poker require analysis and thinking several moves ahead. That’s why actions that don’t require much effort tend to cause addiction to a greater extent in a larger number of people.

Yeah, setting the limits definitely works but it is wishful to think that you would not be seeing any slot addicts if they set limits. Slots are designed to burn those boundaries, losing very closely pings the same reward systems as victories, ”losses disguised as wins” make you excited even when you are losing cash, and the quick turnover of spins vaporizes self-control. Sports betting is not clean as well, in-play/custom bets escalate the risk levels even further. Yeah, discipline is important but product design is the main battle, its not your mindset. Guard yourself as the game is too stacked against your brain, it sort of is.

I completely agree with you. Gambling that is completely based on luck and we don't need to think about it, these are the most addictive types of gambling. These types of gambling don't require much effort or experience  to play. Those of us who gamble on sports rarely get addicted to it. Because we have to analyze different matches. We have to review different statistics. And even then we choose our favorite team and place a bet. On the other hand, gambling like slots doesn't require all of this. We can get rich very quickly and lose everything. Also, now various types of online gambling have also been added to it. Basically, gambling that can be participated in very quickly and results are obtained, these are more addictive.

I agree with you that in addition to the mind set in gambling, it must be implemented by setting a certain amount as a bankroll before the start in. And then the only way we can enjoy gambling is to learn to accept both loss and win. Otherwise, instead of enjoyment, we will definitely feel stress.
And if we talk about gambling platforms, here they only make investments to get money from people, so no matter how much responsible gambling is mentioned on these platforms, it is actually an open secret that they are not really that effective.

Winning and losing are both part of the game, and it is important to limit yourself here by accepting both outcomes, any outcome here depends on luck, so you will never get what you expect, and you should keep this mentality in mind and limit your activities by accepting both winning and losing, that is, you should stop gambling at the right time, and if you do not have this control, then I think you should refrain from gambling, especially if you cannot accept losses.

Correct.
Only when we keep these things in mind can we actually gamble responsibly and only then can we actually enjoy gambling. Otherwise, we will not have anything enjoyable from it.
And besides, I think that to maintain these things, we should set a specific target before starting gambling, which will be a realistic amount, and at the same time set an amount that we will take a break from when we touch it. And by gambling in this way, our activities will remain organized and we will not receive any extra stress even if we face losses.

You might have a point but this isn't the case for every gambler and you might actually be surprised that the games that people get addicted to the most are the ones that rely on luck only. Games like poker and sports betting can be very different because there's a higher chance of winning, I wouldn't say you have control over such games though because anything can still happen at the end of the day, you can't change the fact that it's gambling

There is no doubt that when the addiction is severe it needs support from all possible sides, there is no doubt about that , but you have to be Intelligent and the person who is suffering from the addiction has to do their part , because not all the time should we expect miracles , the Effort must be made by the person who wants to be cured.

The person who is addicted is the person who will play the most part in making sure that he leaves gambling or gamble responsible the highest those around the person will do is to talk and advise which the person may decide not to take the advice so it's up to person involved

The non-acceptance that there is a serious problem is the first indication that things will continue to get worse, that is why when a person is so reluctant , it must be encouraged that they go to a psychologist, in the end there is no reason to be ashamed to do so, sometimes a person needs to be spoken to by a professional who understands their state and emotions better, in addition to their behavior and actions.

From the way I see addiction and how some gamblers have been found addicted over time, it does not have to do with the game they play, because some can play a number of games and continue counting for each day because of addiction, while some may decide to only play a single game and that alone gets them into addiction, but looking more broader in this aspect, we can see the way the influence of being disciplined could help in curbing on some of our behaviors in gambling, because some of us can gamble without limit or boundary being addicted.

It's totally true. It's about the gambler's personality and not the games themselves. A compulsive gambler will become addicted to the game of his preference, being it slots or sports betting, while a functional gambler will place bets on any of those two categories without causing damage to himself.

Comparing both gambling categories, the main difference I see is regards how fast bets are executed. The tendency is that money is spent much faster through slots, as bets are instant, while in sports betting, matches take a long time to reach the outcome, so it's likely the gambler will spend his bankroll progressively, slower.

You are right because it is not always the kind of game that is involved in addiction but the patient's mind and the lack of discipline. Some are addicted to slots machines where others may only gamble on poker or sports, but the similarity is that they just cannot quit. Self awareness and discipline are of paramount importance here because when one understands how to put boundaries, one can be able to enjoy gambling without getting addicted. However, it is quite unfortunate to note that most people do not heed the warning signs until it is too late and this is when the damage has already occurred.

I agree but there are games with a higher chance of getting addicted to, especially those type of games that the results of a particular round are quick to settle, examples are crash games, slots and even sports virtuals. Skilled based games like sports betting might be difficult to get addicted to because unlike some casino games and virtual games you can take a break before betting on the next game after losing

It is very important to limit yourself in gambling, because those who are weak in self-control here, they easily get addicted to gambling. When a gambler limits himself and gambles, it will be for his entertainment, but when his mentality is to earn money, he easily loses control, because at that time he wants to recover his loss in any way. Here you have to gamble responsibly and limit yourself within your means, using more money than you can afford will only bring about a bigger disaster, because here the loss will be very natural, but you will not be able to accept your loss. As a result, even after losing, you will have to gamble more, which will eventually put you in debt and you will start getting addicted to it. So here you have to have the mentality of taking a break at the right time, but a gambler does not want to understand one thing at first, when he is already facing loss, then that time he only regrets it, but nothing will recovered.

Unfortunately, many gamblers are unaware of this, they are unaware that their approach to gambling is problematic, it is not always about not wanting to accept reality but sometimes not all of them realize that they have a problem, I do not know the reason but what is certain is that this awareness is covered up because of the high hope of winning, but actually the difficulty of realizing this cannot always be used as an excuse, because surely every gambler always has a moment where they are given advice and input by some of their friends, whether it is telling them that they have crossed the limit or other input, so I think it is likely that such gamblers already realize that they have a problem but the problem is that they do not want to go to a psychologist to examine themselves.

I agree with you to some extent, because for a variety of reasons it can be difficult for a person to seek help from a psychologist, so encouraging them to do so may prompt them to seek help. It's not a given that it will actually help them or that they will continue to be interested in it afterwards, but there is a chance that it will, and at the very least it won't make things worse.

It's quite an endless cycle that most gamblers often find it hard to break out from. Especially when they've grown that much faith in gambling, probably due to the fact that they just witnessed someone beside them take home that big bag, they derive motivation from such event and start to aim for the same big bag, without realizing that this game is purely about luck, and the fact that one person got lucky, doesn't mean you will also get lucky that day, even if you use the same strategy or approach as them. It just doesn't work that way. And this is the exact reason why people are always advised to always be mindful of how they approach gambling, so as not to get caught up in the dilemma of hitting it big.

Your advice on allocating a fixed amount of money may not be applicable to most gamblers. Yes, rich gamblers can continue to play according to your strategy, but poor and middle class gamblers can plan their weekly budget based on their income. Or there are other poor gamblers who prefer to gamble with their daily income. They do not set a budget before starting the game. The purpose of gambling should be for entertainment, not for income. You should gamble with self control and patience to overcome stress and be mentally prepared to lose most of the time. Use discretionary income for gambling so it does not negatively affect daily financial management.

That is correct. when a gambler is already addicted to gambling, it is always up to them to help bring themselves out from that addiction, regardless of the amount of effort others around him put to help him, even if he seeks the help of a psycologist, if they don't agree and accept within themselves to completely quite their addiction, all those external efforts would just turn out to be futile. I mean, they initially walked themselves to the addiction in the first place, so it is also up to them to equally walk themselves out.

Profits or winnings is what makes the gambler more addictive to gambling, and between slots and sports betting, slots tend to give instant profits so there's a slight advantage towards slots so I'll pick it, but don't get me wrong with it because both of them have their own reasons why they can be more addictive.

Slots are considered to be more addictive just because the pace is very fast, and it can also give instant profits towards the gambler. The fact that it's fast pace is the reason why many are winning, but many are losing almost immediately or in a short amount of time. Sports betting on the other hand is where the gamblers who love to analyze and strategize plays. Also, those who are like me who wants to bet on their favorite teams tend to gamble more on sports games.

At the end of the day, it all depends on the gambler. Both can be addictive, and it all comes to the personality of the gambler.

And in this situation, some or most gamblers would feel like the best thing to do would be to go on a sort of revenge quest, where they'll start multiplying their stakes, making it higher than the previous, with hopes of hitting another multiplier and this time, a much bigger amount to cover for all their losses, forgetting that this is slot and the multiplier they hit previously could be a trap to lure them back. Some naively fall for this trap and end up cleaning out their bankroll.

I tried finding sone data on this point but unfortunately couldn't find anything conclusive. Even though it might seem that slots are more addictive because of fast results, there are articles on the dangers of getting addicted to sports betting as well.
In any case, addiction is unfortunate, abd one shouldn't gamble or bet if one is prone to addiction, very young, or generally impulsive and struggling to keep emotions under control.

Choose a game and it doesn't matter what it's called, addiction comes when many conditions are meant. Many people enjoyed playing slots of all games in the casino and eventually they become addicted. They might have little interest in sports betting, but ones you get into the stage of addiction, it remains the same on any kind of gambling activities you find your self. Why many people find sport betting less addictive is because sport betting is something that majority of gamblers endulge in. It's one of the most popular kind of gambling and has existed for ages. So people might not consider their love for it as addiction..

I think that all of us, when we have played, have tried to continue playing , and have barely made a loss At this point , we should have the tools to stop or restrain a possible action of becoming addicted There is already a lot of information on how to stop , but the most foolproof one for me is to control money.

Well the truth is alotbof person are actually addicted to sport betting as well. Let's  say the football betting to instance, alot of gamblers gamble almost everyday though usually on weekends but also on the weekdays and trust me when I say some of these persons prefer to spilt their feeding money for the day just to gamble because they believe they can actually  make out something off their little staked amount. Addiction doesn’t only apply to those who are losing huge amount of money, a gambler can claim they gamble with small stake but they  gamble frequently, that is also an addiction, and the one that gets me laughing  the most are situations whereby an addicted gambler is actually making consecutive wins and people term him as a good gambler, but if the table turns the actual name would be used ;D

Everyone has the tendency to continue playing, but the only responsible gambler is the one who can control himself properly.
The most important thing in gambling is to maintain proper management and control over gambling, money, so that you can stop at the right time.
Gambling can easily lead a gambler to addiction, but here only those who have complete control over themselves can enjoy gambling.
Time and money limits must be followed, in any case, don't get too excessive temptation to play, the game must be limited.

Well, I would rather say that the reason why sports betting seems less addictive is because it's a type of gambling game that allows the gambler some time to engage in other activities before coming back to check the result of the game and their bet to know if they lost or won, meanwhile slot games are games you have to play and dedicate some special time to because for every spin, you get your result in less than a second, so you have to be there to spin another one.

Someone might want to ask, "what about betting on live matches?", it's basically the same, when one bet on a live match, they will still wait a couple of minutes or even an hour for the match to be concluded before he or she can see if he won or lost, that waiting time can be used for something else which is completely different from gambling and that give the brain a break, helps it not to get too used to gambling and as well, avoid getting addicted.

It doesn't matter which of these you got involved in, once you pay more attention and become more committed to it you automatically become addicted to gambling. It is unfortunate that many people have taken gambling activities to be a job rather than fun of which is not a good approach at all, gambling addiction will not just come it is always trigger by us sometimes.


However,
I know of a friend that started playing bet game, initially when he started I told him to be very careful on the part he has chosen  for him self but he told me that he just wanted to have some fun but subsequently he keeps on playing it, paying more attention to it than usual, when I notice that is  going in deeper I try cautioning him on it but he kept standing his ground that nothing (addiction) will happen , but today as I speak that guy is almost gone by gambling addiction.  He has sold almost all he has just to keep funding his gambling activities.


What am saying in essence is that , addiction is not really based on what games by our bad approach towards it.

Your own discipline will save your butt in terms of controlling yourself when you are involve in this field as gambling is really addictive, without proper managements and sets of limitation to yourself then you can commit mistake and you may submit youself into addiction, better to keep that discipline and make sure not to exceed to whatever settings that you set up before playing.

I also think that now betting has taken the leading place among gambling games, pushing gambling out, because we can often hear that betting is legal in some country and at the same time gambling is illegal.
You also correctly gave the example that many people make small bets, but because of this they do not think that they spend a lot of money on betting, although in fact this is how the path to big bets and big spending in sports betting begins and very few people manage to maintain self-control.

I understand your point, well at the end of the day it's all a matter of taste, we are people who like some things more than others, I enjoy both activities, in some way slots relax me, of course I play with little money, sports betting is on another level, but between both activities most players fall more easily into slots addiction.

I don't believe that there is a particular gambling that people fall addicted to more than another kind of gambling, anyone who is addicted in gambling is addicted there is no remedy about that, because it is what you find what they to give you money provided that it is gambling it does not have any specification that this is a particular gambling that makes people to be addicted on it, what people get addicted is the betting and there are very serious to make money from it that is why they got addicted, some people is addicted in gambling because they want to recover what they have lost in gambling

I am more annoyed with slot games because there are more signs of addiction here, when a gambler starts playing slot games, he wants to play more by seeing new updates and modern games. And if you can win the bet you are making in slot games, you will be more excited and will pay more attention to these games. But I believe that slot games are quite suitable for capturing people's attention and winning their minds, this game is so full of updates and joy.
Where signs of addiction in gamblers can be seen more, because people are attracted to it and start playing more slot games.

Yeah slot games can be addictive. They provide fast opportunities to win, attractive graphics and regular changes. Every time a new session will be fresh, thus players are kept entertained. When an individual gets hooked they can no longer quit, even after the bankroll fades away. Money is not the only problem with slot addiction, and the striking images and sound so engagement the mind. We must stay alert. The further that we get carried away, the less self-control that we have.

I felt the same way even before, when I was quite hectic and lost track of time while playing slots, but fortunately this didn't last too long because I began to realize the changes I was feeling and did my best to suppress it before it got worse, which fortunately worked.

After experiencing that, I now prefer to keep myself busy with other things, such as reviving my old hobby of playing soccer with coworkers or doing other activities with my small family. Although it doesn’t make me stop gambling entirely, it seems to be working for me because, in the end, it has made me less dependent on slots, even though I still play occasionally, but not as intensely as before.

And the best part is that when you have that discipline, things become harder for someone to break those rules, because it becomes a place of control and comfort, where your widow has Value and you see the casino as it is, a place of fun with the option of winning more money if you play Responsibly and Intelligently.

There are several reasons why gamblers are less likely to become addicted to sports. Gamblers tend to be more comfortable betting on their favorite team or on their favorite game. If the game is not played regularly you will reduce the amount of bets. This is normal and gamblers become more busy after a tournament starts. The risk of becoming addicted to online casinos is much higher than betting on physical sports. In addition, in some casinos where betting is based on tournaments, luck is more important than your own skill. Most gamblers win by betting on the best team in their favorite game. If they feel comfortable mentally it keeps them away from the tendency to become addicted.

Budget. That's one of the keys to avoiding gambling addiction. Allocate an amount for the day and be sure to follow it. No "what ifs" or "one last deposit".

That's when we will lose our cool. When we are trying so hard to win back the money that we lost, and then as it goes on, we don't realize that we are already addicted to gambling. It's difficult to stop when our mind is filled with revenge, and we will not stop thinking about it until we don't have the capacity to place a bet anymore. It means no more money, but more financial problems.

Totally agree.

Based on experience, I lose my cool when I start losing, even the budget I set for the day, including my buffer, ends up getting wiped out because I keep hoping I can win it back. But instead, I just end up losing everything. This is really the curse of gamblers: no self-control. That’s why I truly admire those people who, when they lose their budget for the day, know when to stop.

The most important thing for an addicted person is to know how to control themselves through therapy There is talk of self-control, there is a lot of talk about playing times , about money that can be lost This should be part of therapy It is not easy because if you talk about times , if you tell a person to only play for 3 to 5 minutes , the person will refuse and will feel angry. But I think it is part of therapy, of starting to stop the activity.

Agree, only few people have the power to control self and it really takes time and experience before achieving the mastery of self-control because gambling is really tempting. Every scenario in gambling have risks, every wrong move can lead you to a lot of losses and emotions can easily change the way you decide. There's a lot of factors to consider in gambling if you're thinking outside the box, and I agree that it's really difficult to think those when you're in the game right now. This is one of the major mistakes of gamblers and if you have a good discipline, you can go through with it.

The worse part is when someone a gambling addict but till date, they refused to accept the reality around them and seek for help. What surprises me more is that while many people have talked about this issue of gambling, some providing solutions to the problems they're also into but the worse part of it is when people do not accept that they are addicts, and if you do a proper reality check, Yu will find out that they are addicts themselves.

So what I'm saying in essence is people need to start putting themselves in he shoes they become so that they can easily get guidance and working solutions to such problems. We must consider that there's 0erculiarity in solving problems for different individuals, so what worked for Mr. A might not necessarily work for Mr. b. I encourage gamblers to always carry out reality checks on themselves and seek for help if they find out they're addicts.


Discipline helps, contentment helps better. As a gambler you need to know how to properly manage these two aspects of your life. Learning to be contented with what you have will assist a gambler greatly in avoiding greed. Once you are contented with the little you have, it becomes a lot more easy to become successful because by so doing, you are able to control the pressure that you could have meted on your self.

As for being disciplined, it can never be overstated. you need it like no other to be able to control the kind of decisions you make with your finances. Although some will say it is discipline that brings about contentment but some people can be disciplined enough to gamble responsibly but because of their lack of contentment, they derail from their targets and already set boundaries.

This case is most likely that the way some people see gambling is what is affecting them. The majoritysee it as a serious way of making money, but they need to know that gambling is just a gamble, as the name implies, because if you look at it, they are looking for means, and the one they have gotten hold of is gambling, and instead of them not gambling anyhow, they always feel they have a chance to win. That is one of the problems.

And why a lot of people are falling victim is because they lack control, and if they can be able to control themselves, then they are halfway to solving the problem, and a lot of us gamble, but with the right mindset and control, addiction can be avoided, and when I am down on cash, I don't even think of gambling, so these are ways that can help people to control a lot of things about gambling instead of gambling and gambling and not making anything.

It depends a lot on the personality type of the person, so due to this some can improve faster than others, there are many factors that influence people who suffer from addiction, that is the reason why treatments differ from one another, but if we start from the assumption that if the player wanted to improve quickly he would do it, it is that simple.