Gambling addiction is not about the money you could win; it's about the "win"

[Yatsan]

It simply depends on who you are and what your personality is; things are subjective when it comes to satisfaction. Some people are fine just playing because they are not or no longer in need of big amount of money becaause they have their own wealth outside this industry. But of most the people here for sure are into gambling activities to earn profit. You'd only be engaging on either entertainment or financial satisfaction and rewards. I cannot think of other reason why do people gamble aside from these two. Winning is a part of a person's ego and it could be a drive. However, that drive depends on your needs and desire. If it is winning over opponent then that's valid if that's how you percieve things but more likely there'e a deeper meaning for you to be too eager of things. You can name all of those things but for sure majority of it would fall under monetary needs.

[uneng]

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

I think their satisfaction lies on the uncertainity the gambling game provides to them. There is a theory which says personalities like politicians, for an example, are used to be on the control of the situation all the time. They are a dominant force which decides the direction not only of their lives, but also the directions the whole society is going to take.

This burden annoys and stress them in some moments, so they feel the need for relief through activities where they aren't in charge of the situation anymore, becoming just the passive agent, resigning themselves to the active and dominant force of someone else. In this case we can consider this force to be the luck factor at gambling games.

As consequence they feel pleasure and satisfaction by not knowing what is going to happen next. If they are going to win or lose the bet. If they are going to quit the gambling session in profit or loss. This uncertainity is what gives them the thrill!

[Findingnemo]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

Casino is one of the favourite place for rich people to hangout, they are not necessarily involved in betting to make money for their living but their goal is also make some money as fun, while doing it some people get addicted and gamble more to recover the loss and lose more while attempting it.

Gambling for making money is wrong ideology, if someone is doing with such thoughts will learn the lesson in hard way.

[GideonGono]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

The way I see it those people are addicted to the feeling they got when they gamble, not just about the profit, socialization or drinking.
We have some gamblers who are addicted to it without even socialization.
I think rich people became addicted to gambling because of the satisfaction that they got from winning, and they are risking their money to get that satisfaction.

[bluebit25]

The reason for entertainment and enjoying the results is understandable. For many millionaires, gambling is a luxurious form of entertainment. After all, some millionaires value preserving their hard-earned money and probably don't want to risk gambling. Raising capital is a procedure that requires diligence, intelligence and tactics. Therefore, they choose to invest wisely instead of just relying on luck. On the contrary, some millionaires also have a hobby of gambling. Even though they are aware that gambling is high risk, they are still motivated by the desire for wealth and the possibility of winning big. A harsh education and society can make them want to make money quickly so gambling becomes the fastest way they know to get it.

[traderethereum]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

The way I see it those people are addicted to the feeling they got when they gamble, not just about the profit, socialization or drinking.
We have some gamblers who are addicted to it without even socialization.
I think rich people became addicted to gambling because of the satisfaction that they got from winning, and they are risking their money to get that satisfaction.

The pleasant feeling they get from gambling makes them addicted and want to get more. Without them realizing it, they become more and more addicted and if there is no self-control, they will get deeper into gambling.
If they have been gambling for too long, it will be difficult to cure them and they will only spend their time gambling. They will not want to stop their gambling activities because for them, gambling has become a necessity.
But if rich people continue to gamble, their wealth will run out because gambling is not a place to make money. They must realize it before it's too late, so they don't regret it later.

[Gormicsta]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

Well, addiction is addiction even if you are rich or not, winning or not, losing or not because they may not be concerned about the financial consequences in the same way that someone who is struggling financially might be even the rich still keep on gambling though they are not afraid of losing but they can't stop because they are being addicted but while they are not afraid to lose, they will have a significant impact on their lives like losing their relationships, reputation and even their freedom but I think it's important to consider all of these things and not just assume that money will protect someone from the negative effects of gambling.

[iv4n]

It doesn't matter if someone is rich or poor, we all start gambling for fun & easy profit. The stakes are different, everyone has their own limit and perception of a min bet & big win.

Rich men prefer other means of entertainment also and not depend on gambling like people that are not rich that are looking for a day to win jackpot and win huge amount of money. I can say that rich people are more sensible and avoidinf irresponsible gambling than people that are not rich.

I am not really sure what you wish to say here... Poor people also prefer other means of entertainment, and poor people can also be very responsible with the money they have. Poor or rich people look for jackpots, and you should know that it's a different jackpot if you play with $0.1 and $100 per bet... so even rich people can easily get a lot richer if they hit a jackpot with some high bet. So 100 $0.1 bets are $10, and 100 $10 bets are $1000... Everyone plays with stakes they can control, and those stakes can bring big profits or big losses.

It's not a question of how someone becomes too addicted to gambling, I think we are all addicted, so the real question is how well we are able to control it. Without control, anyone (rich or poor) can lose everything they have and get into debt on top of that.

You are right. But non rich people gamble to make money and that makes rich people to be different because they do not look for money from gambling the way people that are not rich are looking for money.

It's the same. As I wrote above... poor guy will try to make $10 with his $10, millionaire will try to make another million with his million. Numbers are different, but the chances for both are the same.

[khiholangkang]

Satisfaction is temporary, because when the effects of the alcohol they drink have worn off, anxiety about the problems they are experiencing, feelings of stress and frustration will fill their heads again, as well as when they carry out gambling, where many people assume that they are gambling. to relieve stress and get pleasure, but in reality many times when the end of the gambling they play ends in defeat, playing gambling actually makes them feel even more stressed. Feeling stressed because he has lost a lot of money as a result of his gambling. And therefore, if we like gambling enough, then as much as possible manage this activity as best as possible, so as not to eliminate the fun and essence in it, nor cause significant losses.

It's a stretch to think that gambling can temporarily take away your consciousness, but if you liken it to alcoholic beverages in the same case, instead of relieving stress and getting pleasure, it doesn't work like the drinks you drink with the games in the casino.
If it's not about winning then maybe the addiction is to chase past losses, and come back again wanting to win and get back the money you lost. Relative to gambling winning is bliss and losing is sorrow if we look at the concept, but the feelings and goals surrounding both can be subjectively interpreted which gives birth to different views on the why and how questions of addiction itself.

[Nwada001]

It's not really about the money you hold that will help you get addicted to gambling, whether you are rich or poor. As long as you don't have self-control and are too greedy, there is nothing that will stop you from getting addicted. 
 
Even those who are politicians, who most times just use gambling as a means to clear their heads and get social interaction, once they get too comfortable with the game and start taking it very seriously and accepting challenges, it won't be long for them to get addicted to the game. Their status can't prevent them from getting addicted; it's their own desires and decisions that have an effect on what their gambling behaviour will lead to.

[l3pox]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

This is true and probably happens to lots of gamblers.
At some point winning becomes more important than the money. The money being a consequence
They want to be right. The money is just a thrill, something that spices up the deal to hook’em

[Dewi Aries]

If it is land based casinos, socialization is among the reasons you will see rich men that are gambling. But some rich people also prefer online gambling and that can not just be because of socialization if the rich person only prefer to gamble online and prefer privacy. A rich person that is addicted to going is because he is not able to discipline himself and such addiction is not good at all because it is possible for a rich man to become poor.

Socialization is an advantage that online casinos don't have and when people include socialization as one of their gambling goals then yes most likely they will prefer to engage in physical casinos over online casinos, you will meet a lot of people where you can also share experiences or tell stories while betting along with enjoying a bottle of wine, this is fun for some people. On the other hand, I don't know if rich people are more involved in online or physical gambling, but I'm sure that there are some of them who gamble and are involved in both types of gambling.

One of the reasons why someone prefers to engage in online casinos may be that they are one of those people who are always closed or always prioritize privacy when doing anything regardless of whether they are rich or poor, but yes however the most important thing is to have the ability to maintain, manage and control their gambling activities properly regardless of whether you are rich or poor and also regardless of where you gamble, because the point is of course that the rich can become poor and the poor may have an increasingly worrying life if they cannot treat their gambling activities properly.

[coolcoinz]

OP is right about the money not being the fuel of addicts in the long run.

People usually start with money it's the main goal at first and the reason they try so hard. Then it becomes a form of spending free time. Winning helps, but the games are constructed in such way that it's almost impossible to keep losing. Usually gamblers are at a loss but it's a small one so they keep playing ending a few sessions with a profit and then a few at a loss, but that profit keeps them in the game because a bankrupt gambler will not return.

When you win your brain releases endorphins and you get that feeling of happiness combined with a sense of accomplishment. That's what gets really makes people come back to the game even after a losing streak.

[acroman08]

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

They are rich, risking their money when gambling is not much of an issue for them, so yeah, I agree, a lot rich people gamble for the sole purpose of entertainment, thrill, socialization, etc... but I am pretty sure that there are still rich people who gambles because they want to gain profit from gambling and they find joy from increasing their wealth through gambling.

[Spaceman1000$]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

No amount of money is always enough for most persons, so even though they are rich, they would still want to double their money, however gambling isn't for only rich people, it's for every class of persons in the society. Addiction can affect anybody in the society, or do you think addiction should be solely for the low income earnings in our society?, I believe your answer should be NO.

Socialization brings awareness to everybody not only the rich, however people gambling for different reasons, some to double their money while others do it for fun.
OP, You get me confused when you said the money no longer satisfies your initial goal, but winning does, so when you win is it not the same thing as earning more money and using it to better your life just as you said or is there any more purpose that winning serves you that we don't know?

[Samlucky O]

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

Gambling is not determined if you're rich or poor. If a Richman decided to gamble, it's just for him to make extra cash to his existing business by adding value to his money . But along the line of gambling he becomes addicted to it, instead of winning, he loses more. Some rich men has gone broke due to gambling today and some will never learn.

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

Because they want to double their hustle. Everyone feels thesame thing  when they want too I crease their

[kawetsriyanto]

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?

Each person can have a different goal when he/she plays gambling. Not everyone plays gambling for money purpose only. Some people gamble for fun, they like gambling because they get entertainment while they are trying luck to earn money as the bonus. A millionaire may be interested in gambling because he/she wants to have some fun with gambling games. Sure, they don't deny the prizes but it won't be everything for them because they have enough money.

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

It is because they gamble excessively. If an athlete or politician have played gambling games daily without a limit, it is easy to be addicted. Basically, it is about how they gamble, it is not about their profession as an athlete or politician. Everyone who gamble with inappropriate ways, they can be addicted to gambling. So, makes sure that we apply the way in gambling.

[FortuneFollower]

When I started gambling my mindset is solely about winning some cash to better my life but the more I gamble, the more that idea shifts. The money no longer satisfies my initial goal but the idea of winning does.

But even with those ideals in play, why would a millionaire start gambling in the first place?  

so why would a rich athlete or politician become so addictive to gambling?

I think socialization+joy+drinking+gambling is satisfaction to them. What do you think?

You're spot on, it's not just about the money, but the thrill of winning that keeps people hooked on gambling. It makes sense that even those who already have plenty, like millionaires or athletes, get caught up in it. It's more about the excitement and the social buzz around gambling than anything else.

[topbitcoin]

Gambling does not always revolve around money. To those who actively participate in it, the thrill and adrenaline that you get from such activities are beyond measure, unlike any other. This is seen as entertainment or a method of getting away from pressure and duties associated with their elevated status and lifestyle. However, involvement with friends can be a key element too. Gamblers often belong to the same social groups who partake in gambling as a way of life. Involving activities like drinking and socializing while playing can be a form of bonding with their peers and experiencing membership in a distinct group.

The problem of gambling addiction is not just a matter of getting fun from entertainment. Psychological factors, such as an adrenaline rush or the excitement of winning, are also involved in maintaining compulsive gambling. However, it is fair to say that socializing, having fun, and drinking may be one aspect of something bigger.

[alani123]

For most people addicted to gambling, it's actually about the money. Because most people aren't rich, the vast majority of people that spend too much for their needs in gambling are the ones thinking they might catch a lucky break from their misery through gambling as an activity.

So yes, the money does play a role in most people's gambling habit, especially if they are a problem gambler. Because the rich and especially those that have money generating assets, don't need to be a so called "problem gambler" because they can replenish their wealth and continue living a comfortable life pretty easily. It's mostly the poor that are judged as problem gamblers because for them they spend too much and then they can't afford food let's say.