Why Many Gamblers Keep Returning After Saying “I’m Done”

[Emjay24]

Because at the moment, it was the culmination of an admission that they couldn't take it anymore, especially when they were losing frequently and their bankroll wasted or completely gone. Of course, losses are common in gambling, and it's important to understand that this is a normal part of the game, and it's extremely difficult for every player to endure frequent losses. But then the pain subsides, money comes in from work, and after a few weeks or months, the player thinks, "Why don't I try to win it back?" and then gets back into the game. This can happen dozens of times until the player loses too much and stops. Although it's worth noting that sometimes players can also win the jackpot, these are, of course, rare and lucky.

Of course you're correct to a great extent, but if these gamblers haven't found the conviction to gamble responsibly and with a budget, they should not return because it would be the same old story again. Coming back is natural since gambling is magnetic in nature, but returning without reshaping your gambling habits after such a big loss that saw you give up is not advisable because sooner you may likely get into a bigger financial mess.

[Orpichukwu]

Personally, I really don’t have any problem with people who choose to take a long break from gambling and later decide to come back to gambling. Sometimes this doesn’t depict addiction or inability to stay away from gambling. Sometimes it could also mean the gambler has reflected and regained some level of control, this way they’re in a more better position to make better decisions.

They said self-control in gambling is easier said than done, but every player has different ways which they deploy that help them stay in check and in control of their gambling habits, and that taken temporary break might be one of them. Even if others are seeing it as not sticking with decision, as long as those periods help them control aggressive gambling, it's worth it.

[abaeze]

There are many other reasons besides the ones you mentioned that make a gambler return to the game over and over again. I think you left out the main point because most people relapse because of gambling addiction and many people try to quit but are unable to get out of it because of the addiction.

[Makus]

For a lot of gamblers it's mostly the desire to recover the money they have lost that keeps them coming back to the game continuously even after saying that they are going to quit. Quitting is not really as easy as people think it is especially those that are addicted or trapped in the state of chasing losses continuously. For those that are disciplined enough it's possible for them to stop this addiction gradually. If a decision isn't made and the gambler doesn't put himself under control he is always going to be returning to this addiction.