I would like to get some personal opinions for a class I am taking and I would like to know what behaviors lead people to develop a gambling problem. Some people will start gambling for fun and others will start gambling thinking they are going to strike it rich. I would like your opinions as to why this happens.
What kind of class is this? Psychology?
And the answer is widespread, depending on the person. Most usually it's chasing losses. "I've lost $10 so now I need to win $10. Now I've lost $50 so I need to keep going. Now I can't pay my rent anymore unless I win! Now I'm going to lose my house if I don't win." And on and on. That's the most common case I see.