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I've gambled a lot with poker and sports betting (where you're against other people), but always felt like a dumb ass when I played those casino games (blackjac
by appleiigs 10y ago
I've gambled a lot with poker and sports betting (where you're against other people), but always felt like a dumb ass when I played those casino games (blackjack, craps). Such a strong negative feedback loop to me. I never understood how people could get addicted to gambling.
I can imagine drug addiction, you get that high right away - positive feedback loop.
Interesting that just expecting the outcome in gambling can cause addiction. For the serious poker players, they train themselves to ignore the results. Being results-oriented is a bad thing. Making the correct decision before the result is the focus. Educational article for me.
- r00fus 10y agoDunno, for me, blackjack was great for meeting others - I was always having interesting side discussions with people I was with, or I wanted to get with. The gambling and drinks were just social lubricants. Of course, I always limit myself with a set amount of cash, and leave the cards in the room... if I win, great. If I don't that's my price for the time spent (at the lowest buy-in tables).