Why people need to gamble
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by: davidgreth
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There is a debate over whether the motivation to gamble is positive or negative. A common view is that gambling is negative. Others argue that the motivation is positive, that people enjoy gambling and it is usually a harmless diversion. Because people enjoy it they continue to gamble in spite of losing. Any discussion of the motivation of gambling usually starts with the natural comparison to life. Life is a gamble. Every day, people are faced with situations which involve risk and chance.
In a survey in Washington, those interviewed reported that they gambled for fun, to win money, or they were looking for excitement and a challenge.
In American problem gambling affects more than 15 million people. Compulsive gamblers can't control the impulse to gamble, even when they know their gambling is hurting themselves or their loved ones.
You know you have a gambling problem if:
o You secretly gamble.
o Your gambling makes you take time away from work and family commitments.
o You try quitting gambling but then start again and again losing money that is needed to pay bills.
o You lie, steal, borrow or sell things to get gambling money.
o You gamble to win back your losses. You dream of the "big win" and that keeps you in a spiral of debt.
o You gamble when you feel down or when you feel like celebrating.
o Relationships are breaking down because of your gambling.
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