Why is gambling so addicting?

[krunox123]

Gambling is addicting because it is exciting and fun when you win.  It is weird because almost everything that is exciting and fun is addicting....But, what is wrong with being addicted to something that brings us pleasure?  Should we give up all things that we're addicted to because we have too much fun?  I'm addicted to paying my bills on time but that's not fun....should I give that up too?

I'm just being weird here....In reality, if something we're doing is causing us to ignore our personal values, morals, or responsibilities then there is a problem and we should stop.  But, if we are addicted to a thing and we are not ignoring our standards of responsibility then it should not be a problem to continue the behavior---if we enjoy it.  Some people just don't like seeing other people have fun in life....that's all!

it is really no problem if we hooked because we also revel in gambling. I agree with you it does not matter, but the problem here is if they always lose in gambling and became addicted, it would hurt the people closest such as family, friends and even herself without him knowing. Well, but if it's just for fun I guess it does not matter

See, that's exactly what I was thinking.  My wife has her house, her car, her pets, and all her pretty things.... always.  Yet, she constantly complains and urges me to quit gambling. Sometimes I think that it's because she thinks that I'm enjoying life too much.  But I know that all she really wants is for me to invest all my money so that she will get to spend it all once I die; that's fine.  She can have what's left.  But what good is my money to me if I can't enjoy it while I'm alive?

EDIT:  I'm not a losing player but I am sure that I could get a better return for my dollar if I invested in something else like she wants me to do....but that is like work so it is not fun for me!

Almost all of the addicted gambler started with just for fun, but then it became a serious matter. Well, it can be avoided if you know how to limit yourself.

You can believe what you want, but women's are better at managing money than the men. Your wife complains and urges you to quit gambling because it is for your own good or perhaps she wants to spend more time with you. Who knows? By any chance, your wife is materialistic? Because she sounds like one, from the way you described her. No offense, though.

[teilwalL05]

Gambling is addicting because it is exciting and fun when you win.  It is weird because almost everything that is exciting and fun is addicting....But, what is wrong with being addicted to something that brings us pleasure?  Should we give up all things that we're addicted to because we have too much fun?  I'm addicted to paying my bills on time but that's not fun....should I give that up too?

I'm just being weird here....In reality, if something we're doing is causing us to ignore our personal values, morals, or responsibilities then there is a problem and we should stop.  But, if we are addicted to a thing and we are not ignoring our standards of responsibility then it should not be a problem to continue the behavior---if we enjoy it.  Some people just don't like seeing other people have fun in life....that's all!

it is really no problem if we hooked because we also revel in gambling. I agree with you it does not matter, but the problem here is if they always lose in gambling and became addicted, it would hurt the people closest such as family, friends and even herself without him knowing. Well, but if it's just for fun I guess it does not matter

See, that's exactly what I was thinking.  My wife has her house, her car, her pets, and all her pretty things.... always.  Yet, she constantly complains and urges me to quit gambling. Sometimes I think that it's because she thinks that I'm enjoying life too much.  But I know that all she really wants is for me to invest all my money so that she will get to spend it all once I die; that's fine.  She can have what's left.  But what good is my money to me if I can't enjoy it while I'm alive?

EDIT:  I'm not a losing player but I am sure that I could get a better return for my dollar if I invested in something else like she wants me to do....but that is like work so it is not fun for me!

Almost all of the addicted gambler started with just for fun, but then it became a serious matter. Well, it can be avoided if you know how to limit yourself.

You can believe what you want, but women's are better at managing money than the men. Your wife complains and urges you to quit gambling because it is for your own good or perhaps she wants to spend more time with you. Who knows? By any chance, your wife is materialistic? Because she sounds like one, from the way you described her. No offense, though.

Yes! well I think that he has a great partner who's always there to guide him in every spending he will make and I think that is a good choice and if you can't handle the spending let your partner handle it! at least that way spending on gambling can be control.

[AsaroUk]

There are a lot of people that like to gamble, and that is quite normal because many people is doing it, but it is not good to addicted to it and that you must everyday play that is bad.
You also should know that if you are losing in gambling that the money that you spended is all gone, some are not realizing it.

[Zaun]

Too many people are addicting to the bitcoin these days and this is because they are thinking they can win a lot of money in a short time.
This is in most cases the opposite when they do this they also get addicted and this is because they are really enjoying it because games are fun too play no one can deny that of course.

[bestbitcoins]

Why because we had lost too much money here so we need to get that money back so we keep on playing untill we get our money back but it's not possible.

[znickelbackz]

desire
enjoyment
excitement

specify them just how you want it is always the same

Yeah your three point above are true and should touch every addicted gambler.
A desire to have money more than their own current money with fun way are deadly sick ruin everyone life. That's what I feel why gamble so addicting. Sometimes i call Money gaming .....

One more I think is the greed to get something faster without a single drop of sweat. It can also be the need for an emergency money. They will gamble it instead of just using it as a half payment.

i'm sure gamblers drop their sweat a lot: when they bet and wait for the result, when they lose and think about their dark future, when they are in dues, when they face the choice of having to do illegal things...

[arwin100]

Gambling is addicting if u win big at your first stake and if u win on second attemp on gambling. But in another try you lose big you will get hook to it cause you want to recover your lose and you didnt notice your losing to much.

[daarul50]

Why because we had lost too much money here so we need to get that money back so we keep on playing untill we get our money back but it's not possible.

it is called revenge, greedy definitely do something like this, but if a wise man certainly would not have done such thing as gambling.

[adaseb]

Why because we had lost too much money here so we need to get that money back so we keep on playing untill we get our money back but it's not possible.

it is called revenge, greedy definitely do something like this, but if a wise man certainly would not have done such thing as gambling.

Yes completely true. Its actually this revenge betting where casinos make most of their large fortunes.

[airezx20]

Why because we had lost too much money here so we need to get that money back so we keep on playing untill we get our money back but it's not possible.

it is called revenge, greedy definitely do something like this, but if a wise man certainly would not have done such thing as gambling.

Yes completely true. Its actually this revenge betting where casinos make most of their large fortunes.

Revenge? why you should revenge in gambling i think they are just addicted because gambling is fun and you always thinking this is the easy money if you win a large amount in gambling you dont need to work for it just playing and have fun otherwise you can win..

[DashCoinDark]

Why because we had lost too much money here so we need to get that money back so we keep on playing untill we get our money back but it's not possible.

it is called revenge, greedy definitely do something like this, but if a wise man certainly would not have done such thing as gambling.

It is not that worst that you are addicted to gambling, but you dont have to play that much until you become poor, that is not good.
And we all know that gambling gives you a lot of fun and that is great. But you should also know when to stop.

[FabioDelcatto]

When you have tasted succes with gambling it is pretty hard to stop. People want to relive that moment so they play again and again until they win.
But it is not guaranteed that you will win. 

[hakanbalta577]

Actually tasting success is the addictive part of gamble. When you start to win, you can not give up.

[diegz]

Actually tasting success is the addictive part of gamble. When you start to win, you can not give up.

Yeah that's true, if you are having a continuous win from the beginning, then you might really go addicted, but others get addicted to gambling because they are   squeezing gambling for profit...That is the really sad part of being a gambler when you are into profit, your living is depending on your win, sometimes you'll eat and sometimes you will not if you were bankrupt..

[teilwalL05]

Actually tasting success is the addictive part of gamble. When you start to win, you can not give up.

Yeah that's true, if you are having a continuous win from the beginning, then you might really go addicted, but others get addicted to gambling because they are   squeezing gambling for profit...That is the really sad part of being a gambler when you are into profit, your living is depending on your win, sometimes you'll eat and sometimes you will not if you were bankrupt..

Well that is because gambling is a risk taker and people most of the time are enjoying the won money than losing money from it but most of the time addiction occur if your always taking a win than losing in gambling.

[mishra1994u]

i dont know but i destroyed my life in betting so please stay away from it

[nielaminda]

The taste of winning against the house if pretty addicting and you cant tell other people that you wont this much amount from a casino,bragging rights is sweet.

[teilwalL05]

The taste of winning against the house if pretty addicting and you cant tell other people that you wont this much amount from a casino,bragging rights is sweet.

Well your bragging about your luck then? this is certainly addicting and many has been experiencing things like this but all they need to do is control their urge in spending gambling that is the right thing to do, and I think you can not win multiple times against the house!

[YuginKadoya]

The taste of winning against the house if pretty addicting and you cant tell other people that you wont this much amount from a casino,bragging rights is sweet.

Well your bragging about your luck then? this is certainly addicting and many has been experiencing things like this but all they need to do is control their urge in spending gambling that is the right thing to do, and I think you can not win multiple times against the house!

Yup your right control your spending and you can lessen your losses and control the urge in playing gambling and you will never know if your lucky or not be careful because gambling's nature is very risky.

[Farma]

i dont know but i destroyed my life in betting so please stay away from it

it's probably because you can not control yourself. consequently all the money you have you playing in gambling. I know very tasty gambling games to be played but we have to know when to stop