Quote from: joeperry on Today at 10:49:51 AM

Quote from: bubilas on Today at 10:00:50 AM

Do you think problem gamblers can save on themselves to start living in the "bright future" they hope for after a big win at the casino?
The same goes for problem bettors and sports betting.

First time hearing that syndrome, probably yes they can save themselves if they managed to hit a big win. That kind of effect to gamblers is really worse, imagine instead of living fully in the present, you will keep deferring joy and fulfillment because of your addiction. Probably this kind of behavior can still be saved by going through a professional and also moral support and help from the family members. I think still relying on gambling hoping to win big will just keep things worst.

I have heard that this syndrome is common to many people who are not even familiar with gambling, but simply try to save on everything, bringing their lives to the point of complete absurdity in terms of savings.
Of course, this is their personal choice. Such cases often happen to those who are trying to pay off their mortgage as quickly as possible, so as not to pay the bank a lot of interest for such a loan.
Most people who have been subject to this syndrome and then thought that “we need to live here and now” say that it is impossible to be happy living in such constant savings.
I believe that if a person’s character is mixed with: gambling addiction, some moral instability, weakness of character, then the result is such a “cocktail” that not even every clinical specialist or psychologist will be able to understand and help such a patient.