What types of people gamble and why?

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elflake said:
I think that the dopamine deficient,( ADD, ADHD ), are more likely to enjoy gambling. As others have said there are different types of gamblers : I consider poker to primarily be a game of skill with a gambling element. Just as about 10ish% percent of people who drink alcohol will develop a problem, I would say the percentage is about the same for problem gamblers. One of the main reasons I quit playing poker for a living in 2009 was the realization that I was making my living off gambling addicts....
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Wow how amazing of you to quit basically because you care about other people's problems and addictions. There should be more human beings like you.
 
I think people gamble for very different reasons. Some enjoy the competition or excitement, while others like the social side or simply want entertainment. For me, the reason matters more than the personality type.
 
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