Inherited gambling

[GiftedMAN]

I'm not sure about the DNA thingy though, maybe it has, but I think it's probably on what they see on their parents that is pass from generations to generations, not DNA per se. If you see you parents at a young age, have gambling sessions in your house (this is prevalent is Asian Culture, playing mah-jong). Definitely you can inherited this as you grow old. So it is still the environment that is the influencing factor and I think majority of gamblers some kind of interaction or are exposed to gambling when they are very young. But we have a choice, whether to fall victim or not.

I agree with you on this statement, gambling is not a DNA thing rather it can be inherited based on the constant knowledge or exposure of any gambling activity by parents to their children. For instants, a father who usually takes his son to go play Casinos or other gambling games, the more they visit there the more he is exposed to becoming like his father unless he sees a good reason not to be involved in gambling and that will probably be the fact that his father wasn't a successful gambler.


In the other hand, a family who takes gambling as a major source of income in the family hence their means of survival, sustanance and investments are all gotten from gambling, they will likely pass their ideas of making money by teaching their children how to gamble. If they get acquainted with the skills of gambling nothing will stop their next generation from being part of the family business.

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[AicecreaME]

I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,

Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.

now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

I've read the same scenario but with psychopaths being involved. I just heard about this now so I decided to take a look at several articles regarding this matter and turns out that there are several studies that proves and back up the claim that gambling might be hereditary most especially the pathological gambling. Genetics really play a role in almost everything that we are. Genes could possibly predetermine what kind of future we will have, but I still believe that despite having a gene that says someone would be like this and the like, we can still change it and we have the freedom to choose the path that we want to take.

Genes might be able to somehow predict, but it doesn't necessarily mean that it will surely happen. It still lies in our very own hands and decision making. In addition, aside from genetics, environmental factor could be the one to influence someone to gamble to. The upbringing of a child is a big deal in impacting their development until they reach their adulthood. Hence, if a child will grow up with parents addicted in gambling, they might think that it is totally normal and okay and probably do it too.

[Davidvictorson]

- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

As a matter of fact, there is a biological theory that explains everything. From alcoholism to depression to schizophrenia. I can also say that there's definitely a biological theory for gambling addiction. It brings us back to the nature vs nurture debates. Therefore, as much as there is a theory that may explain the biological basis for gambling addiction, on the other hand, there is a psychological theory.

To answer you question, why should I blame an individual who gets addicted to gambling because it is supposedly wired in his DNA. I'd only blame the individual is he or she plays the victim card. There are lot of people who have the disposition to gamble but they don't. Psychosocial intervention can work for gambling addiction irrespective of the type. It boils down to the gambler. Is he or she willing to get helped?

[Shinpako09]

You do have a point but for me being addicted into gambling is more of a choice or influenced by people in your surrounding and environment. Just like me, I wasn't into gambling before but when I graduated in college that's where it all I started to try. Thankfully, i'm not as addicted as I am compared to online gambling. Gambling addiction is mainly because of one reason and that is someone wanted to earn money in a fast way.

[Sanitough]

I don't believe in that, I think it's more on an influence by the people that surround us than on the gens. My family is a fan of gambling especially cock fighting but I don't love that kind of gambling, instead, I'm more on sports betting and I'm enjoying it while they have never tried it yet.

Emotions is the number 1 problem when it comes to gambling, if we are easily addicted and we are weak emotionally, that's where the problem will start.

[ChrisPop]

Gambling is certainly not hereditary, but the sensitiveness to certain emotions and traits related to gambling addiction can be true.
For example those who gamble could be more inclined towards experiencing positive emotions (extraverted) - they like being in a casino surrounded by other people and taking risks. People who are lower in neuroticism (sensitivity to negative emotions) will also be more likely to indulge into gambling even after losing a lot as they crave that adrenaline and excitement.

To reply to your questions:

1) Yes, I would blame the individual if he/she becomes addicted. We always have a choice - it has been given to us by nature.
2) You will be amazed of what things can be achieved with dilligent effort and consistence.
3) You are not born with gambling addiction. You pick it up by habit.

[Saisher]

 now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

I like to believe that it has something to do with your surroundings and your upbringing these two have more impact on your being a gambling addict, not all studies are perfect but what is proven is the environment where we grew up will have an impact on our behavior, yes there are families of doctors but it's not on the genes it's what the examples set by the parents and how their children pick them up.
What if you are an orphan then you just find out that your parents are compulsive gamblers will you change your behavior because it's on you when your upbringing is good.

[Zilon]

now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

Gambling can be inherited but the addictive part is a gradual development. If we do a close analysis females are less addicted to gambling even when the inherit this traits than the males reasons been that while this two genders with this traits grow one gets occupied with other activities and seldomly gamble while the other makes it an occupation or a perpetual habit. Gambling addiction is picked and as such it can be checked handled.

[molsewid]

I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,

Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.

now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

I doubt that it can be inherited or it runs in your blood but I believe that you are doing that because you have that kind of environment you are exposed to playing gambling that's why you copied the their habit but then you will not be addicted unless you let yourself to be that kind of person, you have the ability to stop yourself from being addicted and you can manage your gambling habits.

[Zlantann]

A research cannot be certified as correct except it testable, verifiable and reliable. Like it was stated in the article referred by the author, the findings of these work needs further research to ascertain its reliability and dependability. More studies must be carried-out in different locations using different research techniques to either dispute or support the claims of current findings. For me, there is no behavior that is not inheritable because sometimes I see my children behave exactly the same way I did when I was at there age.    

[Mauser]

 now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

I am sorry to burst this bubble but there is no gambling gene, gambling is not wired into our DNA. My parents, grand parents and my uncles are not got into gambling. My Dad has never seen a casino from the inside and is against any games that involved money, and still I love gambling. As soon as I turned 18 I visited my first casino even though my parents were strictly against it. In my opinion the interest in gambling comes from friends who have similar interests and not from genetic connections in our body. Also what about the many children who want to be the opposite of their parents? I would expect many children who see their parents gamble to not do it.

[pawanjain]

I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,

Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.

now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

LOL that's the first time I have heard someone to say that gambling can be genetic.
I would never believe that because habits can be changed and gambling is just one form of entertainment.
Nobody is born a criminal and similarly nobody is born a gambler. It's just the surrounds that put the thought in the person to start gambling.

[Distinctin]

Not in my blood I think but I love gambling, well, when I was still young, I can already see my relatives gambling, especially on card games, so I learn when I was a kid and I bring it until I matured. Gambling is really risky but as long as you know how to control yourself, you will be able to enjoy it despite the fact that you lose most of the time.

Admit it or not, most gamblers are losers, that's the reality, but we become more losers if we don't gamble responsibly.

[robelneo]

genes rule at least 50 percent of a persons propensity to gamble irrespective of sex

This is very high so if one of your parents is hooked on gambling, some scenarios and companions can get you into gambling and you can easily fall for it because it is inherent in you, parents who have stopped gambling should double their effort so their children will not become addicted to gambling because of the high percentage of them carrying the urge, this is something new many of us here do not know this study.

[sensimilia]

Gambling can be genetic and passed on to offspring, but I have noticed that females are not addicted as male when it comes to gambling and that gives me doubt about it, or maybe that is how it is in my region, men are most into gambling. Or maybe the gene is more concentrated in men than women.

No one can blame addicts, but any bad deeds done by them can be punished. The more fact we need is that addiction is not good, it can lead to a kind of life someone do not wish for himself, the reason we should use just the amount of money we can afford to lose and nothing more than that.

If anyone wants to succeed or fail in a fast time then gambling is the only way. Gambling can change your position quickly at any time that you can't even imagine. You are more likely to fail if you do not have to be prudent when gambling.

[virasisog]

I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,

Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.

now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?

-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?

-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?

Gambling isn't hereditary but rather habitual wherein our kids could also follow in our footsteps if we allow them. We can't blame our ancestors because gambling is a personal choice and a personal decision. No one forced us to do it and we have the freedom to choose our path. If our parents or family members are into, we could actually change our own paths.

[Reid]

Okay, I am kind of frightened by what you just brought up now. My father was a gambler but I didn't think it will be genetically be inherited.
I thought it was my friends who should be blamed with at why gambling had been my hobby and I still think of it right now. We use to play poker when we were kids so I got used to putting money at every game I would play and that's while I am growing up.
Maybe. It could be inheritance but I still don't think it that way. It could be my fault too by being too curious about it. Some fault from my Dad by letting us see what he is doing.

[hahay]

It's really difficult if they gamble because there are descendants or parents deliberately gamble near their children, these habits will certainly form in the children themselves to grow up in the gambling environment. Such a case will be very difficult to control in the usual way, because the usual way to control gambling comes from oneself. Well, if the case is that the child lives in a strong environment in gambling, then there is no other way to deal with it except with an expert or something like a place where they will be guided to avoid or eliminate the gambling habit they experience.

[ethereumhunter]

I never blame someone addicted to gambling because it's in their DNA because I think we actually have a choice to be a gambler or to be someone we want to be. We choose our way of life independent of DNA because we choose for ourselves what we want.

If a person ends up being a gambler, I don't think it will have anything to do with his DNA but it is his choice even if, seeing from his DNA, he has descendants as a gambler.

What method do you mean? Is it a method to overcome gambling addiction or something else?

Gambling addiction is probably worse because he must only think about gambling and how he can have the money to continue gambling. Not even for his life or when he would stop to work on anything else.

[bitbollo]

It is not enough to inherit a gene to manifest a certain inclination.
in biology the manifestations are always a mix of genotype and phenotype and excluding very rare and very particular cases, only one of the two factors is not enough to create a certain inclination. there is always a mix. E.G you can be an addicted gambler just because you have a lot of friends that play heavily ...