Neymar being addicted to online poker

[Don Pedro Dinero]

Neymar is a Fortine player, but especially of:
 Call of Duty
 Pro Evolution Soccer
 GTA
 UFC

 He has also been the image of a Poker Star, surely if you see him playing Call of Duty you wouldn't call him an addict.

 On the other hand he is addicted to being unfaithful.

 So what does money, fame, etc. have to do with being addicted or not, nothing, being irresponsible is not changed by money or fame.

That sounds to me like too much need for dopamine, or dopamine addiction in general. It certainly doesn't sound like acceptable behaviour but I don't know if maybe things are being taken out of context here, maybe he was playing a tournament where all you're doing is folding all the time until you get a playable hand, and it's not like he was flying a plane.

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[Reid]

That was not right. Obviously, a gambling addict. There's a whole day to play that game and he could just let it slide for once or like hours of celebrating and then he can go back to whatever he is addicted too. I am sad for the kid and his family especially when the kid grows and sees this clip.
What's just 2 or 3 hours of focusing on your kid's birthday? Money and gambling can really control people and this is a big proof of it. Maybe he should see this clip and realize that he is doing it wrong as a father. Those are special moments that needs special attention and time. It cannot be destroyed by a bad habit or addiction.

[KiaKia]

A recently viral video shows football star Neymar playing online poker while celebrating his daughter's birthday with a group of other people present.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13299361/Neymar-online-poker-daughter-Al-Hilal.html

This to me goes to show that no one is immune from addiction. Neymar may have largeley solved his money problems but still he doesn't seem to be able to control his time spend gambling. Therefore he's seen utilizing his time very recklessly, prioritizing playing the right cards over living these once in a lifetime precious moments the best he can. And if a multimillionaire can get addicted in this way, anyone can. Consider this before spending too much of your precious time gambling. Put some limits and enjoy responsibly!

Just because he is Neymar doesn't mean others can't control themselves more than him, I will never go to the extent where my family will be celebrating and I will be gambling.

Getting addicted to gambling is a choice, a choice that many people aren't even aware that they have made, you just end up finding yourself on the other side of the lane, and this is happening because people are not aware of their actions especially when gambling.

Neymar or whoever he is, he is just a human like everyone else, I don't have to look at gambling the same way as he is, I see gambling differently, I know what gambling is all about even before I started gambling, caution is my name, I am always aware of what I am about to do when gambling.

[crwth]

This just shows that athletes are just humans as well and they are susceptible to the life threats and temptations of this world. We all know that he has the money to spend on gambling but what's bothering here is that it's not the time for gambling but a time to celebrate and be present at the moment but that's not how he does it. I do hope that he gets to solve it and not become what other failed superstars that gone into these types of madness.

[Marvelman]

This dude is loaded with cash, but he clearly lacks common sense.  His gambling addiction proves money doesn't make you impervious to problems.   Like you said, anyone can fall into that trap.  

Let's be real, quality time with your kids tops any poker game and  Neymar better rethink his priorities.  Maybe this is a wake-up call, but who knows?

Can anyone detect what platform he is playing on? He's a PokerStars ambassador right? It would be interesting to discover that he is using a competing casino. 

[Coin_trader]

And if a multimillionaire can get addicted in this way, anyone can. Consider this before spending too much of your precious time gambling. Put some limits and enjoy responsibly!

FYI those who have a lot of money for bankroll that already involved on gambling is the one who’s more prone for gambling addiction compared to poor/limited money because rich people usually play recklessly when they still have a lot of money thinking that they more room for lose due to their bankroll size.

Compared to poor people that will immediately stop once loss because they can’t afford to play anymore even though they still want to play. Which is why most severe case of gambling addiction usually experienced by those people that has a lot of money compared to poor people that has limited funds for bankroll.

[bakasabo]

First of all we should not judge or put tags on a person based on article media creates about him. I have seen before that he gambles, but from that short video, we see only a tiny part of whole situation. Maybe he is an addicted gambler, or maybe he was during a tournament and advanced far ahead of it. What he thought he would start if early and could finish it early, but went so far ahead in the game, that he is on the final table now. What would you do then if you were him? Drop the game or continue?

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This is not a new news, it was reported earlier that Neymar lost a bet of 1 million dollars. Although I don't remember if one million is the exact amount, it still won't be less. I don't know if he is actually addicted to gambling but if this news is true then it's not good news for him, there are more legendary star footballers in Brazil who are currently in the bank rafty because of this habit.

[entertheabyss]

This is not a new news, it was reported earlier that Neymar lost a bet of 1 million dollars. Although I don't remember if one million is the exact amount, it still won't be less. I don't know if he is actually addicted to gambling but if this news is true then it's not good news for him, there are more legendary star footballers in Brazil who are currently in the bank rafty because of this habit.

When it comes to gambling, Neymar is heavily involved and he can't stop it now because it have turn out to be a daily routine for him. The Brazilian happens to he one of these players that flaunts their luxurious lifestyle online. Neymar Jr have enjoyed his time playing European football and moving to the Saudi side, Al Hilal was purely for entertainment. He cleared reports about playing football for entertainment and not for competitive strength, he enjoyed his own space all these years.

[TheUltraElite]

Most people get addicted with these games without any prior history of addiction because the games are designed like that to stimulate the sense and bring that dopamine rush, which if missed for the next few days brings in craving for that same stimulation.

So Neymar is not exception to that, added to it that in the recent few years, athletes have become more of cry-babies who are given almost everything they want right at the time of asking and never actually have to work for it, this type of addiction does not take much time to settle in.

Still what we need to learn from this is that family and gambling need to be kept way apart or else the former becomes dysfunctional, which we never want.

[Mrbluntzy]

This to me goes to show that no one is immune from addiction. Neymar may have largeley solved his money problems but still he doesn't seem to be able to control his time spend gambling. Therefore he's seen utilizing his time very recklessly, prioritizing playing the right cards over living these once in a lifetime precious moments the best he can. And if a multimillionaire can get addicted in this way, anyone can. Consider this before spending too much of your precious time gambling. Put some limits and enjoy responsibly!

OP, pardon me to say this, it only takes the grace of God for any body that loves gambling not to get addicted or even develop those symptoms of addiction in gambling. I was not completely a gambling addict but there were time when I gambled repeatedly to the extent that I just felt I was going against my self decision.  I can decide not to gamble today but later that I will just find myself going against those decisions and even lose some money that I have budget for something else, I had to discipline myself before I stop that habit. Probably, Neymar was just feeling off himself and not really an addict. Things like this happens at times.

[Viscore]

Author is just trying to sensationalize the story. How can it be link to addiction when he was only caught once gambling during a special celebration?

If that was not bothering him and his family, I don't think it's a big deal. And why are we talkinga bout how much he earn and how much he could lose in gambling when we have no proof that he is gambling with huge money.

I think nothing is serious about this one, this guy "Neymar" does not become great if he is not good in focusing what's important to him.

[Beparanf]

Can anyone detect what platform he is playing on? He's a PokerStars ambassador right? It would be interesting to discover that he is using a competing casino. 

Looks like he is using World Series of Poker(WSOP) base on the color blue theme of the game but I can be wrong since Pokerstars stable varies depending on the game type.

However there’s a high chance that he is playing on Pokerstars since he has a perks playing on it due to his endorsement to this poker site. I’m surprised how Pokerstars already evolved since the last time I visit it. It offers now different casino games and not pure poker games which cool.

I try to play the chips mode there’s only few players that playing on this mode.

[adultcrypto]

A recently viral video shows football star Neymar playing online poker while celebrating his daughter's birthday with a group of other people present.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13299361/Neymar-online-poker-daughter-Al-Hilal.html

This to me goes to show that no one is immune from addiction. Neymar may have largeley solved his money problems but still he doesn't seem to be able to control his time spend gambling. Therefore he's seen utilizing his time very recklessly, prioritizing playing the right cards over living these once in a lifetime precious moments the best he can. And if a multimillionaire can get addicted in this way, anyone can. Consider this before spending too much of your precious time gambling. Put some limits and enjoy responsibly!

If you call this addiction, I might fault it to some extent because we have not seen Neymar manifest some negative characters that is common to people battling addiction. His choice of poker might just be that he derives fun from it and probably gambling for fun and not the money. Addicted gamblers have desperation as a common attributes, I did not see that in Neymar. Seems that whenever a popular figure indulges in gambling, the media will have all negative things to say, maybe they feel gambling is merely for the poor.

[danherbias07]

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Please, a whole lot of other people have done WORSE during their daughter's birthdays, or for any other relatively important event even. And addiction? Really? Does that mean me using my phone during my parents' birthday (don't have a kid yet) means I'm addicted to my phone? A real addict in the first place wouldn't even be in the damn birthday party, my mans there celebrating, singing along with her, I don't think there's really an issue here.

It's just journalists being journalists imo. And twitter people being twitter.

Maybe.
But what is just minutes of being with your little girl and celebrating without the phone on your side? Will it really hurt him to just put the phone down for a moment and focus on his daughter?
Yeah, let's say he ain't a gambling addict but this just showed the importance of time and effort for your kid. We got to learn something from that clip and it's being there not just literally being there but also focusing on what's in front of you because those moments happen just once in our life.
I have sons and whenever they celebrate their birthdays I put everything down for them until they get exhausted and that's when I will use the time on whatever must be done, either work, habit, hobbies, or whatever it is. As much as possible, I am away from my computer and my phone is used to catch the moments of them having fun. Not gambling.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

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Please, a whole lot of other people have done WORSE during their daughter's birthdays, or for any other relatively important event even. And addiction? Really? Does that mean me using my phone during my parents' birthday (don't have a kid yet) means I'm addicted to my phone? A real addict in the first place wouldn't even be in the damn birthday party, my mans there celebrating, singing along with her, I don't think there's really an issue here.

It's just journalists being journalists imo. And twitter people being twitter.

LOL, exactly what I was thinking.
When I read the thread name I thought to myself, "well let's see what this person came up with", and I wasn't disappointed.

Maybe this video was even yet another marketing stunt. Maybe not even maybe. 

Neymar can do whatever he wants, nobody can judge him for anything. As far as I can tell, by seeing him play online, he is not the best player anyway, he just wants to have some fun and doesn't take it serious. Being super rich of course also plays a lot into that. 

[YOSHIE]

A recently viral video shows football star Neymar playing online poker while celebrating his daughter's birthday with a group of other people present.

The involvement of world football players in the world of gambling, as far as I know, is not a new phenomenon, we have often seen things like this, even though football players are strictly prohibited from being involved in gambling or in any other form of game, As far as I know, clubs, players and so on/they have strict rules. If they are caught, they can be punished and receive serious sanctions for the player.

The case of involvement of world football players is not only done by Neymar, I have seen Zaniolo, Fagioli, Tonali, they were involved in gambling scandals and they created problems, especially in the Italian football league, and they were punished at Zaniolo's trial for saying that they played gambling games like poker and blackjack, this means, whoever is a football player as I said above, if they are caught and end up in court.

Not only the three of them or Neymar stumbled into gambling, here too I see 7 Soccer Players who had Gambling Problems., Maybe many others have the same fate, caught in gambling cases, especially football players.

[alani123]

Many people here seem to be of the sentiment that Neymar can't be addicted and this thread is an exaggeration.
Well, look, in our case the evidence is right in front of us. He ha playing poker while a precious moment with his daughter is proceeding. It doesn't matter if he wants to be a poker star, it doesn't matter if he has a sponsorship. Probably he will even never ever have financial issues due to his worldwide fame. But the issue is different here. Addiction also comes at the expense of one's time and Neymar here clearly is acting improperly.

We see it on video, what else do we need to see in terms of evidence? Clearly he is doing something that's not good and it's worth pointing out and discussing since he is a public figure and also chose to share this moment with the world on his own. Or at least through his family. It's fair criticism and nothing too over the top based on what evidence we have seen too.

[AakZaki]

It's worrying, for Neymar's future. Remember regardless of the amount of money he has, when done to gamble without good control then it will be easy to run out. I'm afraid it will make Neymar poor. It should be that he improved his physical and mental abilities after the injury. He can prepare for a coach's license. But I hope the incident does not illustrate that Neymar is addicted to Poker. But that's just a bit of a way to get rid of boredom and the media gives news that doesn't match the facts. Maybe we should hear Neymar's statement directly.

[Cookdata]

This to me goes to show that no one is immune from addiction. Neymar may have largeley solved his money problems but still he doesn't seem to be able to control his time spend gambling. Therefore he's seen utilizing his time very recklessly, prioritizing playing the right cards over living these once in a lifetime precious moments the best he can. And if a multimillionaire can get addicted in this way, anyone can. Consider this before spending too much of your precious time gambling. Put some limits and enjoy responsibly!

I think we as fans, we over react sometimes because I don't see as a news. I first saw the video on X platform by some random following people. We forgot that these people, footballers we are always attacking are just human like us, they just had the opportunity to be in a top place and public figures but that doesn't mean they don't have life after their professions. If he plays poker all day, is there anything wrong with that? He enjoys his thing and I don't think that started today, if he has faced addiction since the beginning of his career, people would have noticed that around him. Beside, we forgot that footballers are not allow to gamble on sports betting, so casino games are the only option for him and that's what he loves doing.


People even forgot the fact that he has been in holiday for months now, I think been an outside person this inner stay must have been boring, it's better to gamble and have fun than go to parties where people will still complain about his extravagant and money spending life.