Why is gambling addictive?

[Italian Panic]

No, gambling is not the deadliest form of addiction; drugs addiction are… it goes straight to affecting both your brain and organs for example (Heroin).

Drug addiction is arguably more dangerous because it harms our health. However, that may not necessarily be the most dangerous thing.

In my opinion, the most dangerou addiction is when you become addicted to something that make you lose control and ruin your life without you even realizing it. It not only ruins your health but also devastates your entire life and affect many people around you. That would be much scarier


Drug addiction, gambling or trading...anything that make you lose yourself and pushe your own life and your family's life to the brink of collapse is one of the most dangerous addiction.

They are different addictions but with similar consequences: drug addiction destroys your life and your health, whilst gambling addiction destroys your life and your social relationships. For example, many gamblers tend to borrow or take money from friends and relatives and then rarely pay it back; the truth eventually comes out within the family when it is already too late, and relationships start to break down.

[CryptSafe]

I do not think gambling addiction is the deadliest, it is just a game-related fun that gradually develops when one plays too much of it, thinking they could get something tangible from the games they play often, and that is where the addiction sets in, while in the chase to get what they desire from the system they end up becoming addicted to it but this can not be compared to drug addiction as that is the deadliest that kills slowly. Drugs deal with health and substance abuse, while gambling is just fun, but drug abuse seems riskier than gambling, as it has to do with life-endangering encounters, which could cost someone who is addicted their life in most cases.

[Zlantann]

Now its your turn. Please share your own opinion or idea about this.

Poverty has led people to reckless gambling, which has made them addicted. When people see gambling as a means of survival, they would gamble more than they should, which would lead to addiction.

They are different addictions but with similar consequences: drug addiction destroys your life and your health, whilst gambling addiction destroys your life and your social relationships. For example, many gamblers tend to borrow or take money from friends and relatives and then rarely pay it back; the truth eventually comes out within the family when it is already too late, and relationships start to break down.

All forms of addiction are dangerous. A gambling disorder could also affect the health of sufferers. Those who borrow to gamble might suffer from depression, fear, anxiety, insomnia, and other illnesses. I spoke to a gambler who told me how he couldn't sleep well for many months because he lost his school fees in sports betting.

[liasbaa]

A significant cause of gambling addiction is the inability to control emotions. When I first started gambling, my intention was to test my luck. Gradually gambling became addictive for me because I kept losing. The desire to get my money back tempted me to gamble more. Although it was not easy, I realized that I was not lucky enough to gamble.

There are many causes of gambling addiction, one of which is not keeping the excitement under control. You can get any result in gambling but avoid spending beyond the allocated funds. Avoid gambling with the intention of making money because this is one of the causes of gambling addiction. Above all gambling can be addictive for you if you spend excessive time, allocate a specific amount of money for gambling and avoid exceeding the limit.

[Alex077]

Personally, my own stance here is that it can be addictive due to different factors. Dopamine rush, the uncertainty of not knowing when the next win, chasing losses, compulsive gambling, and lastly because of its easy access and technology. And by seeing the increasing rate of suicidal with gambling, therefore I can say that its the most harmful and deadliest addiction in the world...

If you break it down, it’s mostly dopamine and the reward mechanics behind gambling. And the key part isn’t even winning - it’s the fact that outcomes are unpredictable.. From a scientific point of view, this is one of the strongest mechanisms for forming habits - or more accurately, addiction - even stronger than regular, predictable rewards. Second, there’s the illusion of control.
And of course, accessibility is a huge factor now. Back in the day, you had to physically go to a casino and spend time getting there. Now it’s all in your pocket 24/7. On top of that, constant marketing, bonuses, and notifications keep pulling you back in and don’t really give you a chance to cool off or switch your focus.
In the end, I see the main issue with gambling as a mix of psychology, accessibility, and all these built-in illusions that create a sense of control where, in reality, there isn’t any.

[promise444c5]

Games are addictive on their own, made up of achievements you can’t really use in real life apart from gaining fame as a content creator which is even a modern age thing .. some do have real life rewards like the tournaments and co but it’s just like gambling[not really  though] as you have to buy stuffs  , register, compete with others and hope you come out among the best.

Gambling itself added a sure reward system so far you win any of their games rounds and whatever rules attached and so far, their rules aren’t as tough even though it might depend on the category you choose.. this alone contribute to more addictions fmv.

[Dareo]

A significant cause of gambling addiction is the inability to control emotions. When I first started gambling, my intention was to test my luck. Gradually gambling became addictive for me because I kept losing. The desire to get my money back tempted me to gamble more. Although it was not easy, I realized that I was not lucky enough to gamble.

There are many causes of gambling addiction, one of which is not keeping the excitement under control. You can get any result in gambling but avoid spending beyond the allocated funds. Avoid gambling with the intention of making money because this is one of the causes of gambling addiction. Above all gambling can be addictive for you if you spend excessive time, allocate a specific amount of money for gambling and avoid exceeding the limit.

Emotion control is definitely a big factor but I think another thing is equally important, which is not being able to accept loss, Many people don’t want to admit defeat, so they think they can recover by playing again and this is where the real problem starts. Gambling then becomes not an excitement, but a pressure where instead of enjoying it, people just want to withdraw the money they lost, So in my opinion, setting limits is good but more important than that is keeping the mindset right being able to accept loss and come out of it is the real control.

[SuperBitMan]

The two reasons why gambling is addictive is because of greed and lack of control, if you are a greedy person that wants to make millions of dollars through gambling you will surely get addicted to gambling because you will be gambling more often to make sure you achieve your dream that usually don’t come to pass.
Another reason why people usually become addicted to gambling is because they don’t have self control. They usually gamble without having a time to stop, if you are gambling this way, you will surely become an addicted to gambling, and it will be very difficult for you to get out of it.
If you can be gambling just for fun, believe me, you will not be addicted to gambling because if you are gambling for fun, you won’t be greedy and you won’t also gamble without self control.

[Zadicar]

I have seen most of our posts here talk about how to gamble responsibly, how to beat gambling addiction, or how to help people those who are battling addiction.

Yes, we all know gambling can be so addictive and it could be the worst addiction in the world. But why is gambling can be so addictive in the first place? What makes its the world's deadliest addiction?

Personally, my own stance here is that it can be addictive due to different factors. Dopamine rush, the uncertainty of not knowing when the next win, chasing losses, compulsive gambling, and lastly because of its easy access and technology. And by seeing the increasing rate of suicidal with gambling, therefore I can say that its the most harmful and deadliest addiction in the world.

Now its your turn. Please share your own opinion or idea about this.

What makes it addictive?
- You can make easy money with it
- You can be rich with it
- You've been that experiencing roller coaster ride of emotion in terms of winning and losing results
- You've been hooked up with the game itself.

Not everything be talking about making money but there are people who are really that enjoying on playing games whether it would be casino based or they would go for sports betting or any strategic game, but as we do all know that what makes it addictive is that you do know that you can make easy money with it and this what drags people to play even more. The most common issue is that on the moment that you do keep on doing it then you would definitely be that looking for it and deal up with it without even thinking that there are other priorities. Addiction isnt only applicable on gambling but also in other known things as well on which you do keep on repeating on the same actions and whats worst is that in every engagement then it would always accompanied losing money knowing that gamblers will be always losers in the end.

[Outhue]

I have seen most of our posts here talk about how to gamble responsibly, how to beat gambling addiction, or how to help people those who are battling addiction.

Yes, we all know gambling can be so addictive and it could be the worst addiction in the world. But why is gambling can be so addictive in the first place? What makes its the world's deadliest addiction?

Personally, my own stance here is that it can be addictive due to different factors. Dopamine rush, the uncertainty of not knowing when the next win, chasing losses, compulsive gambling, and lastly because of its easy access and technology. And by seeing the increasing rate of suicidal with gambling, therefore I can say that its the most harmful and deadliest addiction in the world.

Now its your turn. Please share your own opinion or idea about this.

Gambling isn't the worst addiction in the world, it's a popular thing among addicts but been the worst? Have you seen people who are addicted to drugs? You can't even get close to them because they are like mad people who have lost their senses of humanity, they do things without even realising what they are doing, the drugs take total control of their looks and appearance, this is pretty bad compared to gambling addiction.

Drugs addicts can't be sane unless they take those drugs, to feel ok it's a must, it turns them into animals, but with gambling it's either you completely go broke or you are in big debt, between the two who do you think needs more correction centres than the others? Drug addicts, they need to be locked up and defeat the hunger for drugs in them, it's not a good sight to experience.

[AmaGold70]

I have seen most of our posts here talk about how to gamble responsibly, how to beat gambling addiction, or how to help people those who are battling addiction.

Yes, we all know gambling can be so addictive and it could be the worst addiction in the world. But why is gambling can be so addictive in the first place? What makes its the world's deadliest addiction?

Personally, my own stance here is that it can be addictive due to different factors. Dopamine rush, the uncertainty of not knowing when the next win, chasing losses, compulsive gambling, and lastly because of its easy access and technology. And by seeing the increasing rate of suicidal with gambling, therefore I can say that its the most harmful and deadliest addiction in the world.

Now its your turn. Please share your own opinion or idea about this.

Gambling is actually very addictive, the reason is because most people see gambling as a way of making huge amount of money even with your small stake. Sometimes we see, and hear about people who were lucky enough, and made good amount of money, we feel so enticed as to win big too. Gambling is something very difficult to quit even when it is getting you devastated. Just imagine a gambler expecting $20000 just with a stake of $100 , this expectation is really very huge , and such luck is very rare. But some gamblers can chase this big throughout lifetime and may not get it.
Companionship can equally make you addicted. When you mingle with chronic gamblers, you will definitely tow in that line too.

[irhact]

No doubt dopamine affecting someone to keep playing gambling as they chasing that feeling without care if they lose money. People difficult stopping themselves when that feeling comes as gambling will be looks tempting them to wins more.

The winning will be their reason returning to the casino as they can't controls themselves to stop it and makes them lose controls and becoming addicted to gambling. If they don't aware this, that will only a matter of time seeing them will getting addicted to gambling even heavy addicted.

There is a feeling that you get when you want to gamble when you lose you also get a type of feeling and when you win you also get another type of feeling and everything that you're doing when you are gambling you always get a feeling and that feeling is what people are chasing when they keep on chasing that feeling that is when they get addicted so it does not matter what result they get they still get addicted If they are winning they get addicted if they are losing they get addicted and when they are playing and having fun they still get addicted therefore there is no way that gambling can be done without getting addictive we just have to control ourselves and try to play the game in the minimus way we can play it if not will end up losing all our money to gambling. Gambling is just like drinking alcohol The more you drink is the more high you get and the more you want to continue drinking but if you know your limit you will be able to control yourself and enjoy yourself.

[Achalugo BTC]

I do not think gambling addiction is the deadliest, it is just a game-related fun that gradually develops when one plays too much of it, thinking they could get something tangible from the games they play often, and that is where the addiction sets in, while in the chase to get what they desire from the system they end up becoming addicted to it but this can not be compared to drug addiction as that is the deadliest that kills slowly. Drugs deal with health and substance abuse, while gambling is just fun, but drug abuse seems riskier than gambling, as it has to do with life-endangering encounters, which could cost someone who is addicted their life in most cases.

One should run from away from anything addiction, because it more deadly than anything they imagined, which kills slowly and silently, which they are ought to abstain from any form of addiction either substance or gambling addiction, which will protect them from facing any side effects of addiction and also their wellbeing. Which people are to be aware of the potential risks involved, which will also support them to make informed decisions that concern the growth of their lives, which will impact positively.

[xenomorfo]

I believe that the most reason why gambling is very addictive is because of greed, some people see it as a get rich quick scheme and when they are not lucky enough to hit the jackpot they will begin to chase loses to recover everything they have lost. The moment they lose self control that is when full addiction sets in so addiction doesn't start immediately, it is gradual until the gambler becomes totally irresponsible. It is easy to get into addiction than to get out of it so we should try to be gambling responsibly from the start, use small amounts and know when to stop, finally knowing that there is no guarantee of winning.

Good, exactly. Let's also add a little stupidity and above all presumption.
For example, those who gamble against casinos are affected equally by all three things: greed because they want to win money, stupidity and presumption because they think they are smarter than the casinos themselves.

[whiteblue]

I believe that the most reason why gambling is very addictive is because of greed, some people see it as a get rich quick scheme and when they are not lucky enough to hit the jackpot they will begin to chase loses to recover everything they have lost. The moment they lose self control that is when full addiction sets in so addiction doesn't start immediately, it is gradual until the gambler becomes totally irresponsible. It is easy to get into addiction than to get out of it so we should try to be gambling responsibly from the start, use small amounts and know when to stop, finally knowing that there is no guarantee of winning.

Good, exactly. Let's also add a little stupidity and above all presumption.
For example, those who gamble against casinos are affected equally by all three things: greed because they want to win money, stupidity and presumption because they think they are smarter than the casinos themselves.

Arrogance? I don't think it's included in the catalysts for someone to be declared addicted, I mean what is the most appropriate reason behind it if indeed arrogance is very influential in addiction, if talking about greed and stupidity it is very logical and does lead a person to act impulsively and believe too much in unknown things such as luck, but arrogance, what is the most appropriate meaning?

More precisely I think it's stupidity not arrogance in the sense that overconfidence will beat the house, let's try to examine it

[coin-investor]

Now its your turn. Please share your own opinion or idea about this.

I think it's because of escape; it's one of the most accessible and easiest ways to escape boredom and the hustle of everyday life. All you have to do is have a peaceful place where you can focus and concentrate, and of course, money.
It's addictive because of how easy it is to access, and of course, the potential rewards if you are lucky enough to win.
And it's easy to become addicted to gambling because of how casinos present their platform.

[demonica]

For me, i see it in a way that, we humans have greed. We have that inner “competitiveness” in us that when we started enjoying gambling, we always want to win. Both our competitiveness and greediness will start showing that it’s either you want to get back what you lost or you want to win even more. And that’s how we start losing self control.

And what’s worse is that the competitiveness isn’t about winning against the casino nor the game anymore, it’ll eventually become competing against yourself and your greed to keep gambling just to win. Slowly by slowly, your greediness will eat you up and you’ll just keep playing till you can’t control yourself anymore.

Unlike drugs or alcohol, gambling addiction doesn’t directly affect your health that’s why it becomes a silent killer because it’ll be just all mentally.

[Mr_Brilliant$]

No matter how I try to view it, gambling addiction is mainly caused by lack of control; everything can be controlled as long as you discipline yourself, no matter the reaction you are getting in your brain, the thrill to always continue because it feels like the next one can be it. There should be a level to it when you call yourself back to order.

Yes, one of the reason is lack of self control, it is one of the major reason, but greed also play a serious role too..

Sometimes even when someone tries to stay disciplined and control him or herself, greed will just takes over..  You will start hearing just one more, thinking you can win the lost one back or win something bigger..

And also, knowing when to walk away.  If a person does not know when to walk away, that alone can drag them straight into addiction, even if they had control at the beginning..

[Davidvictorson]

Yes, we all know gambling can be so addictive and it could be the worst addiction in the world. But why is gambling can be so addictive in the first place? What makes its the world's deadliest addiction?
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Now its your turn. Please share your own opinion or idea about this.

Gambling is so addictive because it plays on the biological principle of pleasure or hedonism. Have you noticed that humans are easily addicted to any pleasurable activity? Think about ot for a moment _ phone addiction, corn , binge eating, and so many more. Gambling is a highly pleasurable activity which is why we advice and recommend that everyone gambles responsibly.

[Patrol69]

Gambling is okay as long as the gambler gambles within a certain limit and can control himself while gambling, but when a person is controlled by gambling, it crosses all boundaries. Gamblers usually become addicted to gambling for various reasons, such as gambling with excessive greed or losing too much money early in the gambling process or winning too much money.  Now you may ask why if you win extra money, you will become addicted to gambling. The reason is that then the gambler will think that he has won a lot of money with a small amount of money. So if he uses a larger amount of money in the next gambling game, then if he wins, he will win a larger amount of money, but the subsequent results do not come in his favor. Then he becomes anxious to get back the lost money, as a result of which he gambles more aggressively and thus, at some point, he becomes addicted to gambling.

If you observe one thing about those who are addicted to gambling, you will see that they are gambling for no reason, if the results go against them, they are actually gambling, the reason for doing this is that they feel good about themselves through gambling and when their family is in danger because of them, they suffer a lot of financial losses and they get into a lot of debt, but then they can make decisions like suicide.