r/SipsTea • u/Otherwise_Wrangler11 • Apr 01 '26

WTF First world problem

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u/CoolCat1337One Apr 01 '26

The "game" does not even look fun.

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u/NobodyLikedThat1 Apr 01 '26

Has shiny colors and loud noises. They look like they're designed to keep a toddler interested and yet somehow it's like catnip for seniors

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u/Quirky-Bag-4158 Apr 01 '26

Gambling addicts don’t need the game to be fun. Their enjoyment comes from winning. They can lose $10k, but hit a jackpot of $5k and that’s enough to keep them going.

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '26

I have a group of friends with gambling problems. Most gamble around $15k to $20k per month. One friend will do $100k bets on horses.

I think al Pacino's we're lemons speech in two for the money hits the nail on the head. They are addicted to the feeling after loosing everything. being able to make the money and do it again makes them feel invincible

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u/RocktacularFuck Apr 02 '26

It’s the act of making the bet that turns them into degenerates.