The why is a really great question, and I think it is unique to each person, it can be one or more of a combination of things such as
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nThe Buzz
nTrying to fix financial issues through gambling
nRelease of stress
nChasing previous losses
nBoredom
nA temporary escape from other issues
nOther
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nI think this question is definitely worth exploring for each individual so that they can identify potential triggers, and try and do what they can to limit them.
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nThat said, I don’t think this question is one that you can ever be able to get a full and clear answer to. I also think that while working on this question, it is very important to also work on other questions such as the all-important – What barriers can I put in place to make it more difficult to gamble in the future such as
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nSelf Exclusion from both live and online gambling opportunities
nAccountability of spending by someone else having main access to your funds, or alternatively visibility
nLimiting instant access to funds
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