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>It’s clear that the prospect of winning money isn’t the primary motivation for most problem gamblers It's been measured that the dopamine rush for gamblers co
by ratg13 4y ago
>It’s clear that the prospect of winning money isn’t the primary motivation for most problem gamblers
It's been measured that the dopamine rush for gamblers comes when they place a bet, not when they win.
- Teever 4y agoThis excerpt from a memoir by Norm Macdonald provides insight into this mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0V-C5yr5sg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0V-C5yr5sg
- fernandopj 4y agoWhich anecdotally is what I've noted playing poker against phenomenal losers (and also in a few poker blogs) - it's all about the moment where their "life" hangs in the balance and the final cards haven't been dealt yet. The results don't matter, wins are celebrated just because they allow to play longer.
- elliekelly 4y agoInteresting. Do you know whether this is true for all gamblers? Or only for problem gamblers? If it’s true of everyone then I wonder what the difference is between people who can walk away and those who feel compelled to keep playing.
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