The psychology of gambling

About two months ago, my friend came visiting and requested he use my phone number to register on a site. I did not ask which site or what exactly he wanted to. Eventually, I got a code as a text message, and only then did I realize he had set up an account using my phone on bet9ja, a football betting site. I was actually not concerned since I knew I would not be engaging in the activities therein.


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GAMBLING

Gambling is all about a game of chance, and some people do call it odds. Gambling revolves around probability choices to attempt a win in a game with the intent of making money. Gambling does not come without a cost. Oftentimes, gambling comes with a price, and maybe not much at the onset but definitely at a price.


GAMBLING IS ENTICING

Gambling is usually attractive to newbies and perhaps those lacking adequate information about it. Usually, a few extra gains are easily attained at the start of gambling, and the participants may even enjoy bonuses and tips upon signing up. Gambling is usually made attractive, and players make some simple and easy money. Tips could also come from the betting site on which odds to make and probably where to put one's money. Also, initial deposits are likely to be multiplied as a form of welcome bonus.


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ADDICTIVENESS OF GAMBLING

Gamblers often find themselves unable or difficult to resist the art of gambling. Players usually spend most of their finances and time into gambling. A few wins occasionally (which may actually be orchestrated) could likely encourage the player to continuously have the mindset of winning despite several losses.


GAMBLERS ARE RISK TAKERS

A gambler could risk a fortune hoping to double or even multiply his inputs by 10 or 100 folds. Perhaps I could liken this to a futures trade where the leverage can be increased despite the little inputs. Gamblers can sacrifice their comfort and even life savings. Unfortunately, gamblers have little caution when it comes to playing cards for winning. They are often ready to spend all for a single win.


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THE EMOTIONS BEHIND GAMBLING

Adrenaline rush becomes the order of the day for gamblers. They often have all their emotions poured into the art of gambling and may be on edge to make sound and sane judgments. Usually after losses, they look downcast and would, at any given opportunity, attempt to recoup their losses by radically engaging in poorly calculated gambling.


HAVE I GAMBLED BEFORE

Not really, especially as it relates to bets and co. But recently, some airdrop tasks have required me to participate in gambles, even though at no cost but just for the experience. That probably may not qualify me as a gambler. But I find it odd to play a game for its chance when the end result remains uncertain or non-probable.


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