Eli5: How do gambling addictions happen?

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My dad once told me that when he visited Vegas he tried out gambling; he won $20, decided to push it a bit, and ended up losing $60. He felt terrible about it and never tried it again. How do people get hooked if there’s so much you can lose?

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Gambling addiction can happen because gambling can be very exciting and can make your brain release chemicals that make you feel good. When you win money, it can make you feel even better, and you kight want to keep gambling to try to win more.

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