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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Because winning can be life changing.

What if you win 10 or 20 in a row ? You can walk out with enough to pay off your car or more.

Even small bets can cascade higher too. Let’s say you are playing roulette. And just bet $5 every time but when you win you let it ride.

$5 becomes $10. $10 becomes $20. $20 becomes 40. In just 3 wins in a row.

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