Which is more addicting?

[terrific]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

I think slots.
It gives more dopamine to us because of the colors and the sounds that it produce.
And that's the reason why it seems exciting to play more of it and everyone is getting hooked with it.
Sports betting is quite boring. You place your bet and you're good to go, you'll wait for the results on it whether you analyze or not.

[Finestream]

According to what I have researched about it in the past, even among casinos games, slots is the most addictive, while also addictive than sports betting.

But do not be fooled with that because anyone can be addicted to any among them. I have seen people that were addicted to sport betting before and it is not good at all also.

That is what I thought as well. And that is because gamblers wanted instant results and easy betting, which slots give. But I believe that addiction depends on the gambler.

I also play slots, but I still know my limitations. I can stop when I'm done and when I feel I've been too unlucky. It is an individual mindset and gambling approach. Everyone can fall into addiction if they lose control of themselves, even in sports betting.

Therefore, we should think first before gambling, and it is much better to gamble with some fear.

[sheenshane]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

Honestly, slots are really addictive to me and I can hardly stop a day without playing them.

I tend to agree with this, as it's also my perspective.
Even a small bet on a slot can be placed continuously or left on automatic spin.
The reason it becomes addictive is that the results in slot games are instant.  You receive immediate outcomes after each spin, which can offer quick satisfaction compared to sports betting, where you often have to wait for the event to conclude.

Perhaps it's the game I enjoy the most, but addiction?  Never.
I know how to control my gambling, and I have a set limit on the amount I plan to spend.

[Orpichukwu]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

Do you think addiction is being driven by any type of game? No, I don't think so. No form of game is more addicting than the other; the addiction comes from how the player interacts with the type of game that he or she chooses to play. Some say the player's intention before they start to gamble can contribute to whether they will get addicted or not. Even in normal gaming, which doesn't require staking money and is not gambling, some still get addicted. Addiction is personal, not by the type of game; our preferences are different.

[_BlackStar]

If the question is which is the most addictive - then I think slots are the first.
Slots are a game that anyone can play without having to do any analysis. Players only hope for luck for this game - but some professional players certainly have ways to increase their winnings in this game with some steps. But what we often find is - slot players rarely do analysis including the probability of the game they choose, this is very different in sports betting.

Sports betting can also be addictive. This game requires gamblers to do some brief analysis of the teams that will compete - but there are gamblers who bet randomly without even knowing the teams that are included in their betslip. In my opinion - both types of games can be addictive to gamblers, but slots tend to be more addictive.

[livingfree]

Do you think addiction is being driven by any type of game? No, I don't think so.

Games definitely contributes to someone's addiction. You ask a gambler why he's addicted, they won't answer that.

But, look at the pattern of games that they're playing. It's either slots, dice, sportsbetting, crash, and any other. There will always one type of gamble that they're coming back.

No form of game is more addicting than the other; the addiction comes from how the player interacts with the type of game that he or she chooses to play.

And that contradicts.

[dunfida]

There are different types of gamblers depending on what they play. Some gamblers are rounded and play all kinds of types possible but there are those who only stick with one type.

For example, one could just play slots while one just sports betting. My question would be which one do you think is more addicting? Slot machines are more rapid and you can play it more consecutively because it is fast unlike sports betting where matches take time. You might get addicted on sports betting more if you enjoy analyzing things and winning it might give you some pride for your skills. Not to mention that if you are a fan of the sport you are betting on, surely you are emotionally invested in the sport therefore would want to follow it and bet on it many times.

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

Speaking about addicting then it would be mostly be pertaining about casino games on which this do gives out that fast results whether losing or winning on which that human beings are naturally highly reactive specially when you are that losing on which this is where gamblers that becoming addicted. Why? they would definitely be trying out to cope up with those loses and trying out to breakeven. When you are winning then the primary thing that comes up into your mind that you would be needing up even more to play just because you are that thinking that you can make even more winning and thats a bad approach on which this will push you out of your limits specially when it comes to financial. This isnt something that you can be able to hit up on which considering that you are that making up those loses or keeps on piling up then you cant just that make yourself that becoming that too confident because sooner or later you would be sleeping on the streets.

Gambling based games are fast paced in comparing when you are dealing up with sports betting but it doesnt mean that sports betting isnt that highly addictive too. The difference on here is about into the duration that will involving out that fast execution and fast results on which it would be playing out your emotions on which we know that this is very hard to control once you are on the actual situation or condition.

[Antotena]

There are different types of gamblers depending on what they play. Some gamblers are rounded and play all kinds of types possible but there are those who only stick with one type.

For example, one could just play slots while one just sports betting. My question would be which one do you think is more addicting? Slot machines are more rapid and you can play it more consecutively because it is fast unlike sports betting where matches take time. You might get addicted on sports betting more if you enjoy analyzing things and winning it might give you some pride for your skills. Not to mention that if you are a fan of the sport you are betting on, surely you are emotionally invested in the sport therefore would want to follow it and bet on it many times.

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

It's not about the game, it's about the individual that loves the game. There are some gamblers that doesn't like casino games. It's not like they don't want to play it but they are very bad at using it, so you see that it will be very difficult for casino games to be addicted to such kind of games, but if you really like the game and you know how to play the game you will likely be addicted to it and same goes for sport betting, it's all you know and understand.

If money isn't involved, some people might be really addicted to some of these things but it's affection for money that makes people learn this gambling and since they are used to it, the addiction becomes permanently whether you are making money from them or losing money from them. It doesn't mean that because you know how to play slot or sport betting you wouldn't be addicted, you can even if you don't make loss and similarly when you lose too much as well.

[lienfaye]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

Slots. Because it's easy to play, no need for analysis or any complicated strategies. Just place your bet and see if you'll win. Many gamblers became addicted due to slots. It is addicting because you're looking forward to hit a huge multiplier while not noticing that you already spent a significant amount.

Anyway, I think it's still depends on the gambler itself. Because any games can become addicting if you don't control yourself.

[robelneo]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

The hardest thing about slots is that you cannot stop if you want to. When you win, you lose it, and your pride is telling you that you can regain that lost money; both are addictive, but slots are three times more addictive I’ve seen people playing luck-based games like slots for hours, they can’t stop as long as they have money to bet, in our country people are losing their minds and money to games like scatter which is similar to slots.

[Moreno233]

Every game is addictive to different people and there is no single game that is addictive to everyone. I know a lot of people think that slot is the most addictive game but they forgot that not everyone even play slots game. There are arenpeople who play mostly poker and are even addicted to it. The fact is that people have their preference which can also lead to their addictions. Therefore, addiction is mot based on the game but it's something common in gambling.

[Nothingtodo]

Gambling addiction doesn't affect slot games as much as sports betting, it depends on whether you participate in it or not. Depending on the type of game, people express their addiction to one game after another and spend their time there. Some people like slots, some like poker, some like dice, some like sports betting, etc. It's not just that a person who is addicted to slot games will have a severe addiction, but if he becomes so serious about all games that he can't concentrate on any other task, then it can be said that he is addicted to gambling.

[STT]

Slots is most obvious of the two but sports you can no natural cap to how high the bets can go.  Slots you could physically tired trying to bet more but sports you can be sitting down relaxed and still manage to bet more on that.
  Addictive quality of either will vary by the person betting imo, whichever you are most rationally able to address assess and gamble on without purely being driven compulsively would be the least addictive.

[baeva]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

I think slots.
It gives more dopamine to us because of the colors and the sounds that it produce.
And that's the reason why it seems exciting to play more of it and everyone is getting hooked with it.
Sports betting is quite boring. You place your bet and you're good to go, you'll wait for the results on it whether you analyze or not.

It is not boring if you have placed a bet on a sporting event that you have been watching or if you are present at all in the stadium where the event is taking place. It is quite different when you systematically place bets in the hope that some one will win and another thing when you bet on an event you are watching and experience the emotion in the moment

[Popkon6]

There are different types of gamblers depending on what they play. Some gamblers are rounded and play all kinds of types possible but there are those who only stick with one type.

For example, one could just play slots while one just sports betting. My question would be which one do you think is more addicting? Slot machines are more rapid and you can play it more consecutively because it is fast unlike sports betting where matches take time. You might get addicted on sports betting more if you enjoy analyzing things and winning it might give you some pride for your skills. Not to mention that if you are a fan of the sport you are betting on, surely you are emotionally invested in the sport therefore would want to follow it and bet on it many times.

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

I think slot games are the most addictive because they take a long time to play, but sports betting games are not so addictive. Here, it is possible to win by comparing the difference between two teams naturally, the time required is very short, betting is very easy, those who can appreciate themselves more have the most chances.
The pleasure is more because you can enjoy the game for a long time, but in slot games, the gamblers have the most chances of losing, which is why they try to recover the money they have lost repeatedly. As a result, they keep entering the gambling game again and again to recover the money they have lost, thus reaching the symptoms of gambling addiction.

[JiiBs]

There are different types of gamblers depending on what they play. Some gamblers are rounded and play all kinds of types possible but there are those who only stick with one type.

For example, one could just play slots while one just sports betting. My question would be which one do you think is more addicting? Slot machines are more rapid and you can play it more consecutively because it is fast unlike sports betting where matches take time.

I don’t see how gamblers wouldn’t be personal in having to answer these questions because, addictions do set in based on what you enjoy doing and one wouldn’t enjoy them both equally. You’re either a sports net gambler or a casino gambler and that means, should you play more of casinos, you wouldn’t find much fun with sports betting and vice versa. Hence, addiction would set in differently.

[alegotardo]

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

definitely the slot machines...

They have been around here for many years, are very lucrative way for establishments to make money precisely because their mechanisms work very well against our (players) brains.

The frequency of plays is intentionally high to allow us to make the next play without having much time to planner and keep us focused on it, they frequently release rewards intermittently... small victories in a circular routine to keep us engaged.

The lights, sounds and animations are also strategic and designed to keep us ecstatic,especially when we win something... even a small win is "celebrated" by the machine as a great achievement.

And of course, the ease of betting... you dont need to think much about anything too difficult, come up with strategies... anyone can play instantly, the rules are simple and you just have to press a button or pull a lever to have the chance to win the next round.

[fruktik]

I think it's slot game that is more addicting than bet. There is no how you will compare both of them. In slot, you play as many times as possible hoping to hit a high multiplier to win big and you may keep gambling every few seconds continuously till the bankroll is all gone. But in sports betting, you may book or predic a game and stake with what you can afford to loose and wait for the results to come out before placing another bet. And this will reduce the level of constant staking. Or you can regulate the way you bet but may not control the way you gamble on slot.

I really like slots. I started with them many years ago. I was obsessed with them. I knew almost all the games by heart. I can't even believe that there are so many of them now. The essence, of course, hasn't changed, but there are many more different pictures than before.

I like to drink beer and watch the slots spin on their own. I make a small bet so that the deposit is enough for a few hours and spend time this way. It allows me to escape from the world around me for a moment.

[jaberwock]

The frequency of plays is intentionally high to allow us to make the next play without having much time to planner and keep us focused on it, they frequently release rewards intermittently... small victories in a circular routine to keep us engaged.

The lights, sounds and animations are also strategic and designed to keep us ecstatic,especially when we win something... even a small win is "celebrated" by the machine as a great achievement.

Even though he didn't said it directly, OP is still saying that it only depends on the person, however, not all people that likes analysing or thinks critically, like sports betting that much. For example, I can say that I'm one of that kind but I only like slots. I think it is also because I'm not really into any kind of sports. Maybe there are still people that are into sports but not really engaging in the teams and players, or sports betting. Sports betting can still be played immediately, I mean you are only free to make an analysis and then there should be a lot of modes now available for the players to choose from.

The lights, sounds and animations are also strategic and designed to keep us ecstatic,especially when we win something... even a small win is "celebrated" by the machine as a great achievement.

I guess that is because of the saying that, "each win should be celebrated, doesn't matter if it is a small win or a big win" . But yeah, I know how annoying it is.

[viljy]

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Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

I would have phrased it differently. Not a more or less pronounced gambling addiction (in the sense of the severity of the disease), but a faster or slower addiction. Of course, slot machines become addictive faster due to the fact that you don't have to think about them, the wide variety of games, and the bright, attractive design. Mental efforts, interpretation of statistics in sports betting can prevent the rapid emergence of addiction. Betting can be perceived as a kind of task that needs to be solved. Or as a semi-gambling game against a bookmaker.