Quote from: Hanadawa on Today at 02:35:57 PM

Quote from: silpersurfer on July 09, 2025, 10:16:57 AM

What I don't fully understand is that there's always a reason to return to gambling, including some of my losses, which have led me back to it, hoping for a big win to recoup my losses. But I believe this is impossible. I'm currently trying to avoid frequent gambling establishments to avoid addiction and even greater losses.

Gambling exploits human emotions, including greed and the desire to win. Environmental factors play a major role in leading someone to fall into gambling. When you see people around you gambling, as a beginner, you'll be curious and try it. It's like a smoker who starts out in the community and then tries it. The danger of gambling is that you keep coming back after losing. I think that's normal, because most people are curious and try again because they can't accept losing. You can also experience this feeling when playing games like Mobile Legends or E-Football on your phone. But what makes gambling dangerous is that it's a game where winning and losing are determined by luck, not skill. And that's what causes most gambling addicts to destroy their careers and families by continuing to gamble even after losing everything.

This is something we must be aware of, and thank you for reminding me. We can't wait until we go bankrupt and lose everything, including our wealth, careers, and relationships. We can't wait until that happens; we must recognize that the negative impacts of irresponsible gambling are dangerous and dire.

And you're right that the environment can be a factor influencing our gambling activities and behavior. However, this doesn't apply if we have strong principles. The big question is, how able are we to resist the temptation to gamble among other people, especially if our friends are winning big. So, in other words, if you don't feel like you have strong life principles and are still easily tempted, then be careful in choosing your friends and your environment.