I just want to make a point about the analogy (because it is a very commonly used one) given the additional and often overlooked aspects of what also powers cas

I just want to make a point about the analogy (because it is a very commonly used one) given the additional and often overlooked aspects of what also powers casinos, namely social interaction. If you go to a casino today (almost anywhere but the few very touristy ones on the strip) you'll see a lot of folks who are just lonely and for whom gambling fills an emotional void. The dopamine hits from winning are nice, but the power of having someone who knows your name and your drink order and has a conversation with you shouldn't be overlooked as a motivating factor for why people are at those machines day after day hour after hour. Source: Working as a bank teller near the Reno strip and having people of all walks of life come by day after day to get cash before going to the casino edited last sentence for clarity