Is seeking a new strategy or thinking of betting while you are sleeping signs of addiction? If not, what are little signs that unfold you are becoming a gambling addict?
Thinking about the strategy of placing bets before bed, I think this is already one of the signs of a gambling addict and usually this will carry over into his dreams. As for other signs of addiction that we can see in general (Can't stop) people who are addicted to gambling try to stop, but in the end they will bet more in the hope of getting more wins.
I've seen people that lost their live savings, their families, their homes and still kept gambling. An elderly dude I knew was spending all of his monthly income in casinos. He just didn't care. I am not sure what it is but I think the ambiance of the casino makes him feel like an important person because outside of the casino he is just a nobody, a loser but inside, he is the king shit that receives respect from the employees of the casino.