Gambling to win big?

In the past, we asked “do you you gamble to win big” as part of the sign-up process for QuitGamble.com (Study from 2024). We asked the new member what the main reason he/she gambles is. Many users answer: To win big – It can change my life.

I want to challenge that. Perhaps gambling is about something else. Let’s find out!

Most people start gambling because it’s fun, and the chance of winning big is an undeniable thrill. The mirage of a big win initially pumps dopamine into our bloodstream. It feels good and exciting, and there is a chance of changing my life. What would I do with all that money?

BUT, somewhere along the way, something changes. We still believe we gamble to win, but something has happened. WHAT? And, HOW DO YOU KNOW?

If you gamble because you want to win, ask yourself the following questions: What happens when you win? Do you stop or continue gambling until you run out of money?

We have asked this question to 1000s of members (2024 survey). Do you stop gambling when you win? So far, no one has told us that they’re stopping. “I continue playing” is the most common response.

THIS IS A TURNING POINT!

At this point, something happens – a shift in understanding themselves. Can you relate to the following?

When I LOSE, I gamble until I lose all my money. And, when I WIN, I keep gambling until I have nothing left.

How does it feel to hear this? Do you continue gambling even if you win?

At one point, the reason for gambling changed from winning to something else. PERHAPS, perhaps gambling doesn’t have anything to do with winning at all anymore. PERHAPS, gambling is about something else!?

Let me ask you another question:

What happens inside you when you gamble? Does gambling create a moment of peace, a moment when nothing else matters?

One of our members phrased her answer like this:

“When gambling, I don’t worry about being a good parent. When I’m gambling, it’s just me and the game. My mind is completely blank.”

Gambling must be a powerful temporary relief from those thoughts for a person doubting themselves as a parent. For her, gambling removes the anxiety. It’s no wonder that gambling can be addictive, then.

The key is to understand what gambling is doing for you. When you know that, you can work on the underlying causes of the addiction instead of just trying to stay away from it. For the person above, helping her feel like a better parent could help her stop gambling because it would decrease the urge to gamble.

To help you understand what gambling is doing for you. We’ve developed the Happiness Test. It’s not going to tell you if you have a gambling problem. Instead, it’ll indicate what causes pain in your life. Remember, we believe pain is the cause of addiction. So, to fight addiction, we need to find and eliminate sources of pain.

Take action now:

1. Do the Happiness Test.
2. Ask yourself the questions:
   1. What happens when I gamble?
   1. What do I feel?
   1. What do I think about?
   1. Perhaps most important: What feelings and thoughts do you not feel/think of when you gamble?
3. Consider taking our MasterClass. Then you’ll work on the underlying causes of the addiction, rather than just trying to stay away from them.

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