Why do I feel drawn to gambling even if I know I'm going to lose?

[ron4]

I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time. Why do I still continue to play even if I know my chances of winning are almost zero? Lottery, poker, betting - it's like a habit. Sometimes I win, but mostly I don't, and I still come back. Friends say it's just gambling. But I feel like it's deeper - as if process itself is more important than the result. Does anyone have a similar experience? Maybe this is how psychology works?

[didi]

Sounds familiar! I once read an interesting article about this - https://travelmax.in/recommendations/the-psychology-of-chance-why-we-enjoy-games-of-luck/ . They explain in great detail that it's not just about winning. Our brain just gets high on uncertainty itself. It starts inventing patterns where there are none - like "yesterday I won because I was wearing a green sweater." It's also funny how everyone remembers not so much the victories as the moments when "it almost worked out." It evokes emotions, and emotions are what hook us.

[aron]

And I also noticed that during the game it's like you switch off from everything - work, problems, thoughts. Just you and the game. Such a feeling of control over chaos. Perhaps this is what is most addictive. It's good if you realize this and don't let yourself "fly away" with your head.

[Mahoney]

I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time.


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[alinkamaja]

It’s a common experience. Games are built on “variable rewards”—you don’t win every time, so the occasional payout teaches your brain to keep trying (intermittent reinforcement). Add in near-misses, the illusion of control (“I played well, so next time…”), arousal/anticipation, social rituals, and you get a loop where the process itself feels rewarding—even when the expected value is negative. If you want to keep it healthy, try: treating it strictly as paid entertainment with a fixed budget and time box, separating skill games from chance, logging triggers and outcomes, and inserting “speed bumps” (cool-off timers, spend limits, blocking apps). Swap in non-monetary versions (chess/roguelikes/fantasy leagues without buy-ins) to scratch the strategy itch. If gambling is creating stress, debt, or secrecy, that’s a sign to pause and talk with a professional or a national helpline—CBT for gambling can be very effective.

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