Why don't the rich people get addicted easily?

[Stable090]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

Maybe am not the only one that observe it. In most societies the rich set of people are always few, and they don’t even relate with the low income earners, so people don’t really know what’s happening to them, the challenges which they are facing. I will say the rich also get addicted to gambling but we don’t just know about it maybe it’s hidden. What I notice also is that middle class, and low income earners are always planning to get rich from gambling which is one of the ways that makes people get addicted to gambling. Have seen a guy before that doesn’t have any source of income, he depends on gambling for survival, definitely people like this will get addicted to gambling.

[mak013]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

Poor people mostly have no high quality education and bad in maths. They can`t count correct and think that they can get easy money from gambling. Same time they have not enough money to play clever, with small risks. As result they make silly bets and lose money, but think that they have to try one more time. And lose again and again.
Rich people don`t have such problems and gambling for them is just an entertainment. They pay some money to have a good time.

[mirakal]

Rich people still get addicted especially that they can easily gamble if they want to since they always have available funds to gamble. However, since anyone can gamble even at a minimal amount, poor people also have an access to gambling, but since they are more eager and hopeful that gambling can make them instantly rich, they become more addicted to gamble and have seen to be gambling a lot more compared to the rich people.

While gambling for rich is just to entertain themselves, gambling for poor is to earn a living so expect that they become more desperate to earn more and make tons of money.

[Zoomic]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

I think that Yes, that rich people can very quickly become addicted to butts and completely lose control of themselves.
The thing is that if we judge by Maslow's pyramid, then for rich people almost all needs are closed and they still have a need for spiritual entertainment and some moral pleasures. And gambling for them is not so much a way to enrich themselves as a way of self-affirmation.

I actually think it's maybe because the motives for playing are different. Poor people want to get rich quickly, so they stick to that one thing that gives them hope; chasing wins every day until it's too late to turn back.

For rich people, I don't think it's because all needs are met. It's even impossible for all human needs to be completely satisfied. There must always be something they yearn for, no matter how insignificant. But rich people already have the money so what else are they chasing? Just fun and entertainment. Their priorities are different, and those who struggled to build their wealth from scratch will never waste it all on gambling, except for some untrained rich kids and a few depressed individuals looking for a way to isolate themselves and pour out their emotions.

[Alphakilo]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

It seems like they don't but they do.
They are not immuned to addiction. They only have more money to continue putting on games despite their continued losses. They are not looking for more money. It is the thrill. And Rich people are quick to get bored on one event. They quickly switch to another, shopping, travels and others stuff. These are majorly their addictions.

They show off through their spendings and purchases. The middle class where I belong, we have nothing to show off so we stay in our lane. And when the rich of the rich get addicted, I don't think they consider it as an addiction.

[red4slash]

Because the initial intention for those rich people who gamble is just for fun no matter how much they waste in gambling they will not be affected by it even though there is a little upset because they lose but that's just not like those in the middle economy and even poor people who sometimes make gambling a lifestyle change or used as income for them so that they continue to be obsessed with winning.

We can take the case of Drake who doesn't even think much when he bets or even Neymar who spends 1 million just for 1 hour of the game, even though they lose big but of course they realize that the nominal is only a small part of what they have so they are not too affected at all when they lose because it doesn't interfere with their finances unlike poor people who will even get inflamed if it happens to them.

[AmoreJaz]

Rich people still get addicted especially that they can easily gamble if they want to since they always have available funds to gamble. However, since anyone can gamble even at a minimal amount, poor people also have an access to gambling, but since they are more eager and hopeful that gambling can make them instantly rich, they become more addicted to gamble and have seen to be gambling a lot more compared to the rich people.

While gambling for rich is just to entertain themselves, gambling for poor is to earn a living so expect that they become more desperate to earn more and make tons of money.

There's no rich or poor in gambling when you are in front of your games. I believe, the feeling is the same, however, the reasoning may be different for them. The poor one has the ambition to really get those winnings, in some desperate ways. However, the rich one, would want winnings but not so desperately.
The motivation may vary, but both people have the chance to get addicted in this game. The degree may be different for each person as it depends on their motivations and why they are going deep in gambling. Hard to generalize this subject because each gamblers has their unique reasons, whether he is rich or poor.

[Su-asa]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

Rich people don't get obsessed to make money like poor gamblers this is the reason why there are able to save money. Poor people get addicted easily because they make gambling a routine and a solution to their problems. Rich people can still get addicted but not as much as a gambler that's poor. Don't gamble to make quick money otherwise you might end up regretting staking in the first place

[bangjoe]

Financial status is not a reason for someone to avoid gambling addiction. As long as someone is still gambling, the risk of addiction will always be there. And someone who is wise in managing their finances will never approach gambling, because they know that gambling is detrimental, and will only spend the money they have.

And why poor people can be more susceptible to addiction, it is because they play with a big enough hope to win, they have too high expectations of gambling, hoping that through gambling they can become someone rich. and that hope is what makes them continue to gamble until they become addicted.

[r_victory]

Maybe you're not so wrong, of course there are exceptions to these patterns, but I believe that the “rich” have a different mindset regarding money, they usually know how to deal with emotions better, although some are also susceptible to gambling addiction.

The “poor” are more manipulable and often believe influencers who tell them that they will make quick and easy money; in the end, they lose everything they had, end up becoming addicted and, in extreme cases, take their own lives (I'm referring to real cases that are happening here in Brazil).

• There is research that indicates that men, young adults, single people and low-income people have a higher risk of developing gambling addiction.
• In low-income communities in Brazil, 70% of residents gamble, and almost half gamble daily, indicating a much higher prevalence of addiction in these populations.
• The appeal of gambling is different: for the rich, it is more of an intellectual challenge; for the poor, it is the hope of social advancement.

Note: There is no absolute truth when it comes to addictions, whether poor or rich. I am simply sharing my perception based on some facts and data.

Sources (of the cases cited, all in Portuguese):
https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/articles/c75deey50rvo
https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/articles/ceqgregqg72o
https://www12.senado.leg.br/tv/programas/noticias-1/2025/05/cpi-das-bets-ouve-dois-empresarios-do-setor-de-apostas-nesta-terca
https://economia.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2024/10/05/sete-a-cada-dez-moradores-de-favelas-jogam-nas-bets.htm

[₿itcoin]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

Your point of view is wrong.
It is not that the poor are always addicted to gambling, dude
There is no difference between the rich, poor or middle class in terms of addiction. Anyone can be addicted to it.

However, when the rich are addicted to gambling, it is not understandable. Because they have a lot of money. So even if a rich person loses a large amount in wagering, it is not very harmful for them

In case of poor gambler, if he loses a large amount in gambling, it is harmful for him. And since the poor easily go bankrupt, this news reaches us more. I know several rich guys who are very addicted to gambling. They go to the casino at least 2/3 days a week. And they take a large amount of money to the casino.

[tvplus006]

...Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

I'm sure you mistaken. Among rich people, we also see that they are subject to all the same vices as poor people. Look at Las Vegas, do you see poor people there? It was for the rich that these fashionable casinos were built, while poor people are content with a slot machine in a local store.

[Smartvirus]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

I would say they do but, you just fail to notice it. Addiction doesn’t pick a people to be tied to, it could get at just anybody but, you don’t really notice it with the rich since, they’ve got so much to not exhibit any signs of addiction and they need time to work on those other source of income.
When it comes to those struggling with life, it’s a different story entirely. They gamble as though it’s what they live for. It’s a means to get that life or survival funds and so, every other day, they are at it and that’s what gets them addicted.

[laijsica]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

I would say they do but, you just fail to notice it. Addiction doesn’t pick a people to be tied to, it could get at just anybody but, you don’t really notice it with the rich since, they’ve got so much to not exhibit any signs of addiction and they need time to work on those other source of income.
When it comes to those struggling with life, it’s a different story entirely. They gamble as though it’s what they live for. It’s a means to get that life or survival funds and so, every other day, they are at it and that’s what gets them addicted.

The rich do not show any signs of addiction, they just gamble regularly because they have sufficient income stream. If you consider poor gamblers, they gamble to make more money from their little hard-earned money, maybe they have the mental activity in them that they will win. Their efforts may eventually end in failure because they only see gambling as a way to make money.

The rich may have sufficient sources of income and they spend from that and they consider gambling as one of their means of entertainment. They may not think about making money from gambling as a compulsion and they do not put themselves under any pressure, as a result their number of wins may increase relatively.

[purple_sparkles]

People who become addicted are often those who believe in some kind of magical success that will come to them effortlessly , without hard work or common sense. This happens because they’re unwilling to move beyond a childish mindset and take responsibility for their own decisions. Those who have already reached a certain level and status usually operate from a more mature place: they understand the connection between cause and effect and don’t fall for the kind of magical thinking common among those without real achievements.Also, wealthy people tend to surround themselves with others like them, and the ways they spend or invest money are very different , things that aren’t available to the poor. They often don’t even consider alternative options or look for ways to change their situation, relying instead solely on luck through gambling.

[Hatchy]

This is an open question, maybe I could be wrong in the eye of some of you but am asking this question because a  large number of addicted gamblers are not even up to a middle class standard but they are addicted. Can someone tell me why it's like that or is it totally a different case in your society, maybe an opposite of what I asking is happening in your own society. Poor people gets more addicted, following the middle class before it gets to the rich. Since it's like that, I think it's just the poor people that are gambling the most in the world, if am not correct, I stand to be corrected.

Well it's obvious that the poor may want to go into gambling so they would make money or s living from it. The case is different for the rich folks. Most of the times they just play to have fun, probably hang out with their friends or colleagues who are also rich. But the poor may not have such perspectives and end up chasing wins. Losses is inevitable both for the poor or the rich, the fact now is that you have to know your place when it comes to gambling. Don't bite more than you can chew. Dont gamble on what you can't afford to loss. Doesn't matter if you are poor or rich..

[stompix]

Right, people seem to forget that most of the wealth in this planet come from inheritances and there are people out there who happen to be rich since the very moment they were born and have never worried about money in their life, most of the times it is not about working hard but being born in the right family, living in the right country.
There are some examples of self-made billionaires, but their are rare and they managed to get that status due to a brilliant idea and their sense of vision towards the future.

There was this stupid girl sharing her advice on how she paid her college loan and then started a business, and right there in the business plan was how she earned money from subletting her condo to other students, making $3k a month from it alone. Nice one, girl—your family already bought you a condo, you didn’t have to pay for a car as it was a gift, of course you would have money to pay your college and start a business.

The “poor” are more manipulable and often believe influencers who tell them that they will make quick and easy money; in the end, they lose everything they had, end up becoming addicted and, in extreme cases, take their own lives (I'm referring to real cases that are happening here in Brazil).

Sorry to say it, but from your examples and the statistics, it’s more a sign of low education rather than being poor. I know the two seem correlated, but still—getting influenced by a guy on social media and betting whatever you have left at the end of the month for a dream doesn’t sound like an issue about poverty, but rather gullible people that don’t spend a second thinking it over.

[DaNNy001]

The rich get addicted to gambling just like the poor and middle class, the only difference is that the rich already have system in place that generate money for them such that even if they lose money in gambling, it will not show in their lifestyle. In other words, they are gambling with what they can afford to lose unlike the poor and middle class that gamble with their life savings. Gambling addiction is never dependent on income level but can happen to all.

Your point Makes a lot of sense, as long as you are a human whether rich or poor you are not secluded from an addiction...but the thing is, poor people are more likely to get addicted than rich people..but like you said, gambling addiction is never dependent on income level, even the rich can fall into this trap but they don't get affected that much because they already have streams of income and that's what is important

[peter0425]

While gambling for rich is just to entertain themselves, gambling for poor is to earn a living so expect that they become more desperate to earn more and make tons of money.

The bad thing here is that poor people even sometimes take out loan just for the sake of gambling and trying to “earn money”. They treat gambling as some sort of investment opportunity instead of simply an entertainment activity that is supposed to be done for fun alone. Yeah the money is a bonus but that shouldn’t be the main motivation.

[tvplus006]

..but the thing is, poor people are more likely to get addicted than rich people...

It is possible that the reason for this lies in the fact that poor people initially play not for pleasure, but for the purpose of making money, while rich people mostly play for pleasure, which does not entail dependence.