What types of people gamble and why?

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Gambling appeals to a wide range of people, and the motivations for participating can be varied. Entertainment and relaxation, the desire to win money, adrenaline and excitement, and the desire for success
 
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Those without disciplin...patients..gamblers are used tó adrenalin....
 
I think it's mostly people with low or no character you your common riffraff type 🤣🤣.
 
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Yes, definitely! I think it relates to aspects such as weak willpower, temperament type, lack of experience in gambling, low intelligence and excessive pride. Even a few aspects are enough to be overly gambling. 🤔
 
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People gamble for lots of different reasons- to win money, as a social activity, and for entertainment.
 
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Как вы думаете, есть ли определённые типы людей, которых азартные игры привлекают больше других?
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Dopamine reward. The game activates the brain's reward system, causing the release of dopamine, the pleasure hormone.
 
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What do you guys think? Are there certain people types that are more attracted to gambling than others?
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In general, people attracted to gambling are the ones who like thrills, who are not scared to take risks and probably with an adventurous nature.
 
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At the extreme end of heavy gamblers it attracts impulsive, thrill seeking personalites who are more likely to seek sexual novelty. Of course, people who enjoy a flutter here and there will tend towards the average.
 
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What do you guys think? Are there certain people types that are more attracted to gambling than others?
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Obviously, there are people who are more prone to risk than others. It is difficult to say whether this depends on temperament or individual character traits. Personally, I divide players into three types. Players who play for fun, players who play for money, and players who play because of their addiction.
 
Regarding poker.

Most people familiar with and passionate about strategy video games are likely also familiar with poker, and their curiosity as usual, will lead them to try it, just like the previous games. They will certainly enjoy it, and they will especially enjoy the tournaments😁
Good luck to all
 
If we define gambling as playing without using brains, then those individuals are impulsive, incapable of thinking far ahead, only searching for a quick fix.
 
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Some very good answers in this thread. thanks a lot guys for the input. So many different personalities like to gamble its amazing.
 
Ordinary factory workers who just want to relax and play with their hard-earned money.
 
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Although there are higher risk profiles, anyone can develop gambling problems.
 
Every person likes to gamble! Courage is the only factor that distinguishes people!
 
Honestly I think it's mostly two types. You got the thrill-seekers who just crave that fast dopamine hit when a multiplier lands, and then you got the hyper-analytical guys who think they can outsmart the house with mathematical systems or strategy. Both usually end up losing in the long run anyway, but the motivation is completely different.
 
The psychotype of players has a fairly clear division.
Thrill seekers.
Analysts.
Escapers.
Demonstrative players.
I consider myself an analyst who seeks thrills and plays to distract himself.
 
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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....
 
Impulsive individuals have difficulty controlling their desires, easily give in to impulses, and are unable to stop playing in time.
 
Yes, I think people who enjoy risk, competition, and strategy are generally more drawn to gambling. But anyone can be attracted to it depending on the circumstances and motivation.
 
thrill-seekers chasing the dopamine rush of high risk, analytical minds who love solving skill games like poker or sports betting, and escapists using it to unwind from daily stress. For everyone else, it’s just paid social entertainment!
 
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