Greediness or Addiction -which one is more disastrous?

[Gaza13]

why do I have to choose both, I don't want to be greedy or addicted to gambling because both only bring disaster, greed will not only make a gambler lose, but greed will destroy a gambler's life

a greedy person will never be satisfied with whatever he achieves and especially when it comes to gambling, he just wants to get money quickly and doesn't care about his surroundings, as well as gambling addiction, those who are addicted won't care about their surroundings, so that's what makes me neither of them

Yes, greed and addiction cannot be separated in gambling games, everyone has certainly experienced this, we have to act on this, before we play, determine the budget for our gambling, of course with a responsible policy like this, we don't want to reach an addiction. If we have won a match, we should have to control ourselves in everything, I think it's human. Every gambler wants to get bigger profits than before. In my opinion, actions like this are not wrong, it's just that if we win at gambling, it's better to go out and enjoy the results.

[Hewlet]

Most gambling addict started off as greedy people who were never satisfied with there win and went on to betting above there limits untill it got to the point they almost lost it all and can't leave a day without gambling all in a bid to recover there lost money. As much as addiction is bad, being greedy with your bets is almost worse off.

Most guys in sports betting can relate well with this as it's common when you're playing a game and then have the opportunity  to cash out along the way but because of greed, you will always get tempted to keep an eye on thd game till it all plays till the end. The result is always disaster as for most times the game doesn't end up playing out as planned. But at the end of the day, it's best that as a gambler you try to moderate everything you're doing. As much as it's in your plan to gambling responsibly, don't be too careless to assuming that luck will always shine on you and then you proceed to gambling with an amount that's above the regular budget you've set out for your gambling because greed tells you that you have a high chance of hitting it big if you gamble with such amount.

[Findingnemo]

I prefer not the two but in this situation, I prefer to be just addicted rather than be greedy. 

Gamble Responsibly...

Greed is something that you can control if you wanted which isn't the case with addiction, and if you're talking about the extreme optimistic behaviour of someone's greed led to sell all their assets to win more but I am sure at certain point they will come to realise they are losing more than winning so better not to try anything stupid.

That's not possible with addiction, even if you realise still you can't control your urge to bet assuming the severity is higher so he may start small bets but sooner or later it can go to any extreme, literally any extreme cause I had seen men even wagered their wife as bet.

[nara1892]

These two things are the core of problems that often occur, and in fact I think these two things are related. with those who gamble by following greed, of course they will become addicted and in the end it will only lead to losses, whether financially or in terms of survival. and of course everyone who gambles definitely feels greed, but not everyone becomes addicted.

with those who gamble wisely by being able to control everything well and strictly every now and then they will definitely feel greed but maybe they will not become addicted because they still have very good self-control, but it cannot be denied that even though they have good self-control the opportunity to become the addiction remains.

[Zoomic]

Most gambling addict started off as greedy people who were never satisfied with there win and went on to betting above there limits untill it got to the point they almost lost it all and can't leave a day without gambling all in a bid to recover there lost money. As much as addiction is bad, being greedy with your bets is almost worse off.

There is always a root cause for every gambling problem. Addiction doesn't just start overnight, in most cases gamblers are driven by the quest to win, and they do this by gambling excessively. I am yet to see a gambling who isn't interested in winning money and I see nothing wrong in wishing that that luck falls on your side. The only difference is that some are very careful in their approach to winning this money, while others aren't at all.  At the end of all this, we will all agree that greed is the main reason most gamblers got into the mess they are or were into. Greed usually starts as a tiny desire wishing to be satisfied, once this desire is let out of control, it becomes a big problem.

Addiction is more disastrous.  It is very risky for anyone to ignore the actual cause of the problem and pay greater attention to the outcome of a bad decision. Yea, gambling addiction is as a result of greed. No one should be moved to dance to the tune of a disastrous desire.

[GideonGono]

However, both can possibly happen in our lives when we can't control our gambling habit anymore. I prefer not the two but in this situation, I prefer to be just addicted rather than be greedy. 

Gamble Responsibly...

You will never become addicted if you are not greedy because addiction always start from a little greediness that intensifies the more you feel satisfaction on gambling.

So saying that you prefer being addicted rather than being greedy is wrong since greed is part of an addiction but you can become partially greedy without being addicted due to the heat of the moment which most of casual gambler experiencing whenever they experiencing terrible loss on some of their game.

I’m always being greedy when gambling but I’m making sure that this greediness always end after I gamble so that I will not crave for more.

I agree with this greediness is start of gambling addiction,  so I guess addiction would be more disastrous.
For me there are some greedy gamblers who would or could stop their greed when they are done gambling, but a gambling addict would always be drawn back to gambling cause it is their addiction, they couldn't control their self so they would try everything just to continue or go back on gambling.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Addiction and greediness works together because one of the reasons why most gamblers get addicted is due to greed, you will see a gambler make some winnings instead of closing your bets at least for that day they keep on playing in order to win more and at the end the keep losing till everything is gone. But addiction is more dangerous because a gambler can be playing without winning and continuously keep on playing if they can win but greediness is two sided, the first is using huge amount to place a bet while the other is continues playing after a win so that one can be controlled because if a gambler plays with huge amount and didn't win he can decide to be staking with little amount and a gambler can also win a bet and decide to walk away for that day but someone who is into addiction will keep on playing be it with huge amount or even when he wins he still continues because the habit of gambling have been stucked in his head.

 I have seen someone walk into a gambling hall and was placing bets from morning till night when the betting shop closed for the day so it's an obvious state of addiction and it is very disastrous in the sense that the dangers such person poses to the people around him is always very bad because they can engage in any form of dubious act just to raise money for gambling.

[AnonBitCoiner]

Greediness is the main cause of addiction because a person enters the gambling field just to earn money and if he fails then he does not stop here but he wants to put more bets to get a chance of making money so this is a greed which leads to an addiction.

Both greediness and addiction are bad and cause spoilage of life but addiction is created due to greediness so if a person can hide his feelings of greed and desire to make more money then there is a possibility that he will not be an addictive gambler.

[South Park]

Well, I believe that both Greediness and Gambling Addiction make our lives terrible. I was thinking about which one of the two reasons causes more disastrous in our life both in terms of mental health and finances.

It would be the base of experience or just purely an opinion but for me, Greediness is something that would really make us cripple.
"I want to bet more and more in order to win more. I will sell my properties so I can bet huge. " Greediness mindset keeps on the winning side, not satisfaction.

But addiction is a little disastrous, why? Because they can be satisfied with betting a small amount, at least they can gamble.

However, both can possibly happen in our lives when we can't control our gambling habit anymore. I prefer not the two but in this situation, I prefer to be just addicted rather than be greedy. 

Gamble Responsibly...

Greediness is a nebulous term, after all what you consider greediness could be ambition for a different person, also it does not have any specific negative outcomes associated with it, since a person could be incredibly greedy but they may not act upon those feelings of theirs, however addiction is a massive compulsion problem which has been researched thoroughly and that now it is defined as a chronic disease, similar to diabetes or a heart condition, and it is obvious that out of the two it is the worst by far.

[Alpha Marine]

It would be the base of experience or just purely an opinion but for me, Greediness is something that would really make us cripple.
"I want to bet more and more to win more. I will sell my properties so I can bet huge. " Greediness mindset keeps on the winning side, not satisfaction.

I don't think any gambler says that. No gambler purposely says they want to sell their properties so they'll be able to gamble. It happens over time, they won't even know when they're doing it. They don't make up their mind to do it.
It's funny because at that stage, it's no more greed, it's an addiction. Take drug addiction for example, the addicts didn't plan and make up their minds to sell everything they have or take loans to buy drugs, it just happened when they had no money and no way else to get drugs. It's the same with a gambling addiction. Gambling addicts will gamble no matter what.

But addiction is a little disastrous, why? Because they can be satisfied with betting a small amount, at least they can gamble. 

An addict can never be satisfied. He can never get enough. He just wants more and more and more. Sell properties, steal, take loans, lie, they'll do whatever it is for their cravings. The tricky part is those cravings can never be satisfied. It's insatiable.

I wouldn't like to be greedy or an addict, but if it comes down to it, I'd prefer to be greedy when it comes to gambling.
The problem is, greed might lead to addiction if not checked.
A lot of us gamblers can be greedy at times, but if kept in check then there's no problem.

[YOSHIE]

Well, I believe that both Greediness and Gambling Addiction make our lives terrible. I was thinking about which one of the two reasons causes more disastrous in our life both in terms of mental health and finances.

Both are dangerous, but of these two properties, if used in gambling, of course addiction is more dangerous.
For example:
Greedy, it's just that if they want to gamble they ask for ways to collect wealth or if they don't have money to gamble they can do anything, such as stealing, cheating and so on, the important thing is they can gamble.
Addiction, in gambling there can be emotional, mental imbalance or hallucinations, in general they can be changes in morals, mentality, thinking just to gamble, it will cause big disasters for those who are addicted, greater danger.

[Nwada001]

Did you know that gambling addiction is considered on par with drug addiction? And, of course, a person does not immediately become a drug addict. He goes through several stages to become a dependent, that is, a sick person. In the same way, the player starts the game simply with the desire to play and to try; he does not bet all his money on the first game. Everything happens over time, and it is different for everyone. Therefore, it is believed that if a person does not know how to control his emotions, he will not be able to stop in time and will lose until his source runs out. As for greed, it is a vice. You know, a greedy person assesses the situation more soberly. Seeing his losses, he will definitely at some point understand that he cannot constantly lose; he will simply feel sorry for throwing money away. In addition, it is difficult for a greedy person to risk his money.

Inasmuch as I believe gambling addiction and drug addiction are the same process, I still see that people get addicted to drugs more easily than newbie gamblers get addicted to gambling.
 
It's easier for someone who just starts taking drugs to get addicted to them within a few weeks. The moment they see drugs as their remedy for their health because it makes them feel good, they can no longer deal without them.
 
On the aspect of greed, being greedy is one of the easiest ways to even get addicted because, as a newbie gambler, you won't be satisfied with what you are wagering in the game, and the more high taste you are getting and trying to satisfy that desire, the more likely you are to get addicted to gambling without even realizing it.

[Mrbluntzy]

But addiction is a little disastrous, why? Because they can be satisfied with betting a small amount, at least they can gamble.

Addiction doesn't just cause a little disaster and the addicted gambler does not only gamble with a limited amount, they can gamble with any amount they wish to spend, it could be a huge amount or a little amount, depending on the balance of the gambler. If we should compare between addiction and greed, I would agree that they both have a very disastrous effect on a person. An addicted gambler can equally be greedy as much as a responsible gambler would sometimes become greedy too.

[Juse14]

Your opinion is quite rational and brings up the sensitive topic of how greed and gambling addiction can hinder life significantly. In reality, both of these aspects, namely mental health and financial stability, can be seriously compromised. Overcoming addiction may be easier when a person receives support and therapy. On the other hand, controlling greed seems to be quite difficult as it tends to bring more losses due to the temptation to chase more wealth.

This is not the best course of action, but it is also important to avoid. Finding a balance between healthy habits while not shying away from seeking help when needed is essential to avoiding the negative effects of gambling. Being able to identify the early signs of greed or addiction can lead a person to good physical and financial health; taking a proactive approach to these warning signs is key.

[Lanatsa]

Well, I believe that both Greediness and Gambling Addiction make our lives terrible. I was thinking about which one of the two reasons causes more disastrous in our life both in terms of mental health and finances.

It would be the base of experience or just purely an opinion but for me, Greediness is something that would really make us cripple.
"I want to bet more and more in order to win more. I will sell my properties so I can bet huge. " Greediness mindset keeps on the winning side, not satisfaction.

But addiction is a little disastrous, why? Because they can be satisfied with betting a small amount, at least they can gamble.

However, both can possibly happen in our lives when we can't control our gambling habit anymore. I prefer not the two but in this situation, I prefer to be just addicted rather than be greedy.  

Gamble Responsibly...

I could say that both things are in related or simply just the same. Why?
On the moment that you would get addicted then all of those traits and behaviors are included, from greediness to impulsiveness and other aspects on which you would really be saying that these traits will really be leading you on being addicted or becoming that making more involvement in gambling. In speaking about being Greedy then this one would really be pushing you to play even more and this is one
of the most common quality of a certain gambling addict. Some could be able to control their greed but majority will really be failing out on doing so. This is why it would really be better that you should
really be wary on the things thats happening around.

Both things could be disastrous because on the moment that you would be on such condition then you would be thinking on having that non stop gambling and you would really be doing it
as much as you could as long you do have the funds that you could be able to play. You wont stop until you would bust up your entire funds and this is something a typical moement
or situation here on gambling space.

[Onyeeze]

Well, I believe that both Greediness and Gambling Addiction make our lives terrible. I was thinking about which one of the two reasons causes more disastrous in our life both in terms of mental health and finances.

Greediness is a part of human life and I know very well that Greediness can not make you to have or develop a mental disorder, mental disorder comes when you are undergoing different things and I know very well that for you to undergo thinks and you think day and night it's what will make you to be stressed and stressing your brain that much will result a problem to our health, why addiction is something I know that can lead for all this things, because when you have experienced such I know very well that it can lead to mental disorder, because you will be that desperate to recover your lost which will lead you into thinking, I think that the dangerous one is to be addicted in gambling

[lienfaye]

But addiction is a little disastrous, why? Because they can be satisfied with betting a small amount, at least they can gamble.

I don't agree. Addicted gambler can never be satisfied with small amount, they're called addicted for being out of control and no satisfaction. It's more disastrous since they can do everything (selling assets or doing things that are unimaginable) to feed their addiction.

Moreover, addicted gamblers are also greedy because they're also aiming to win huge. Thus, it's the same thing, but addiction for me is more disastrous.

[Kemarit]

Well, I believe that both Greediness and Gambling Addiction make our lives terrible. I was thinking about which one of the two reasons causes more disastrous in our life both in terms of mental health and finances.

Greediness is a part of human life and I know very well that Greediness can not make you to have or develop a mental disorder, mental disorder comes when you are undergoing different things and I know very well that for you to undergo thinks and you think day and night it's what will make you to be stressed and stressing your brain that much will result a problem to our health, why addiction is something I know that can lead for all this things, because when you have experienced such I know very well that it can lead to mental disorder, because you will be that desperate to recover your lost which will lead you into thinking, I think that the dangerous one is to be addicted in gambling

And it's magnified in case of gambling, greediness has ties with addiction. And as per Mirriam-Webster dictionary,

a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed

So it's a desire of a gambler to win big money over and over again. And if you don't win, they will try it again resulting into gambling addiction. So this two are a potent and very dangerous combination to experience for a gambler.

And that's why self-control is very important for any individual so that you won't get into the addiction phase, because once you are inside, very difficult to get out.

[LDL]

Greed lead to sin, sin lead to dead.

We have long since mastered the above English proverb where excessive greed can lead to dire consequences. In the case of gambling, the issue is difficult to analyze, especially in the case of those who become addicted to gambling for enjoyment, greed may not have that much effect, but in the case of those who are addicted to gambling for income and remain addicted to gambling for a long time due to excessive greed, gambling definitely brings serious consequences. I definitely identify greed as more deadly than addiction because greed destroys the good qualities and awakens the bad qualities in a person. Because of these vices a person can never accept himself as happy and the desire to not get is always high inside him.

[Mr.suevie]

Well, I believe that both Greediness and Gambling Addiction make our lives terrible. I was thinking about which one of the two reasons causes more disastrous in our life both in terms of mental health and finances.

It would be the base of experience or just purely an opinion but for me, Greediness is something that would really make us cripple.
"I want to bet more and more in order to win more. I will sell my properties so I can bet huge. " Greediness mindset keeps on the winning side, not satisfaction.

But addiction is a little disastrous, why? Because they can be satisfied with betting a small amount, at least they can gamble.

However, both can possibly happen in our lives when we can't control our gambling habit anymore. I prefer not the two but in this situation, I prefer to be just addicted rather than be greedy. 

Gamble Responsibly...

For me I like to think the two actually works together Because for an addict to really get stuck then he always shows off that habit of greed in his games because the act of chasing after your loses in the first place is actually caused by the greed to get that the money you have already lost. The lack of emotional control too can be a very serious cause that can lead a gambler to go down the road of being addicted with his gambling habits because the money he loses little money all his emotions flare up making him to make wrong decision always.