why do compulsary gamblers keep gambling despite the continuing losses?
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Compulsive gamblers think they might win the NEXT one, and win really big!  They'd be so mad at themselves if they quit right before the big one.  So they keep hoping.  That's why it's called a compulsion.  They can't stop.  (Well, they can, but it's difficult.)
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You are a gambler.\nGamblers are ended in loss finally.\nThis is  a good lesson for you.\nLeave this way now !\nLive better life with hardwork.\nEnjoy Life.
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Gambling is a vice that leads to bondage for some. (not all)\nThose that engage in the gambling trade consider it cheating.\nWhat is your motive for beating the system? What is the condition of your heart? This is where God looks, this is where God will judge. Do you wish to get rich quick? Then remember Prov 28:22.\n\nMichael Jordan is engaging in an occupation. This occupation happens to be a sport. His talent was tremendous, but it did not involve cheating, rather it involved out maneuvering the opponent. If he were to intentionally miss a shot because he could get more money for throwing a game, that would be immoral.\n\nI'm all for games of knowledge like Ken Jennings winning 2 million on Jeopardy. He had to play by the rules of the house. If you were to sit and ask the owners of a casino if it was within the rules of the house that you count cards, what would they say? You have to play by their rules--and yes, they gauge everything so that the house wins. But it is still their corporation you are engaging in this activity. The Bible says to do unto others as you would have them do unto you (Matthew 7:12). I consider it "cheating for monitery gain" and thereby I classified it in my own life as immoral. However, I also understand that it could be a point of argument, which is why I am glad you brought it up. I revisited the subject coming from your perspective.\n\nI rarely agree with your posts wrathpuppet, however, the tone of this question was honest and straight-forward. Remember, however, that I am speaking to believers who want their life to be true to the Word of God. I am not talking to those who do not believe the Bible.
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You need to realize that thousands, if not millions of people are participating in what amounts to a big game.  Not to discount the skill of the people involved, but with that many people, some are bound to get lucky and hit the jackpot, even if they pick completely at random.  I am sure that for everyone who doubled their bankroll, there are a lot more who lost everything.  Since it is all play money, there is no incentive not to make unsound but potentially profitable moves.  In fact, that is about the only way you can win at this sort of game.   \n\nSo don't take the luck of a few as evidence of what can be accomplished under normal circumstance.
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Gambling can be an addiction like drugs or alcohol maybe he could get some counseling and work it out. doesnt mean  that he doesnt love you. give gamblers anonomous or something like it a try.
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TREAT GAMBLING LIKE EVERY OTHER ADDICTION (Drinking, smoking) ... just don't give it too much importance !!!\n\nI used to smoke one year in my life ... and I became addicted to it ! I couldn't stop ! Then, one day, after I bought a pack of cigarettes and I opened and I was about to smoke the first : ... guess what ?!? I throwed away the entire new pack !\n\nand never smoke anymore !\n\nSO IS GAMBLING !!! Just don't go to your local wagering or suspend your account on your online booker. Stay away from gambling, eventually bet what you can afford !\n\nI don't think gambling help centres help 100 %\nI think the wish to quit is in yourself and that is where you have to start with ...
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If you couldn't afford to lose the $300, you shouldn't bet that much. It's considered very rude to ask for a bet back. Be careful of your gambling in the future and try to find some small jobs to earn it back.
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There are a lot of sports fans out there that also gamble. So it is like watching a sports event because they use stradegy and cunning just like in other sports and people have dreams of winning all the money. And for me it is to gain tips on how to improve my game.
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Good question, I think the only reason is because overall most poeple in the nation (now I'm not saying all, and the numbers are dwinding) don't want a nation of gamblers.  Not to mention it would have a bad effect on the state lotteries already in place creating revinue for the states.
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PEOPLE LOSE EVERYTHING FROM THEIR HOUSE TO JOBS BECAUSE OF GAMBLING
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same reason why: \n smokers smoke\n drinkers drink\n gamblers gamble\n etc, etc, etc.....I could tell you alot more.\n \nThat is what they do. Everybody has thing that they do. It may not be healthy, but that is who they are. We all have little things that we do.
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Gambling is not a sin if the money you lose was extra and your family is not neglected. \n\nMost bingos are state run and the money goes to charity, and you get some R & R. \n\nWhat is a sin is getting all caught up in absurd legalisms that come from Calvinism/Puritanism, where you can't have any fun. \n\nHow much risk you have in becoming a compulsive gambler is really between you and God, and nobody else. Keep your spending under contol, and if you can't, then it is a sin.
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Sociologists have actually done studies to figure just such things out.  Not the lottery scams in particular, but to determine why people gamble on games with such terrible odds.  It's called the Cinderella Syndrome, the idea of getting rich over night.  It's what makes Vegas and Atlantic City go 'round.  That, and the astonishing level of naivete and down right ignorance around the world.
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If you throw dice and get a 6 three times in a row, the odds of it getting another 6 the fourth time are still 1/6, as good or as bad as for any other number. The history has nothing to do with it. Each throw of a dice or lottery draw is a series of random events, the outcome of which is not influenced by previous outcomes.\n\nAs the British magazine The Economist once wrote, lotteries are a voluntary tax on being bad at math ;-)
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You should try again to get her into a program. Make sure she knows how much it means to you and how much damage it's doing to the relationship. There are therapy groups specifically  for gamblers. If she still refuses and you are thinking of divorce then you need to give her an ultimatum that either she works with you to face her addiction or you are going to leave her. *Warning* Any time you give an ultimatum be ready for them to choose the one you don't want them to. In your case divorce. However you cannot let your life be ruined by an addictive personality and if her gambling is more important to her than her husband then you really don't want to be in that relationship. There are also support groups for people who love people with this problem like Alanon for friends and family of alcoholics. You should try to get support for yourself as well. (One Side note) If she does frequent a casino on a regular basis you can call them and let them know what is going on. They are obligated to take steps in making sure she doesn't throw away all her money. This is a legal obligation.
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because just like regular gambling, it can become addicting
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No I never bet money cause I know I'd lose so I always win. Yes good race.