DD Support Board and Research Team

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Most know the rules. Thus it's better to focus on the Local Perpetual Losers. Why do some keep on losing and even risk suicide when the scams are usually so obvious? This BBC article offers clues

"Gamblers Get High Even When They Lose"

"You might think gambling is all about winning, but a range of studies show that things just aren’t that simple. Why do gamblers, even unsuccessful ones, keep getting a buzz?"

"The first thing to note is that people don’t just gamble for the prospect of winning. Mark Griffiths, a psychologist at Nottingham Trent University who specialises in behavioral addictions points out that gamblers list a wide range of motivations for their habit."

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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160721-the-buzz-that-keeps-people-gambling