The Personality of a Compulsive Gambler Revealed
Compulsive gambling in the United States is a very rare disease that infects a small range of demographics, most notably the un-educated and those with relatively lower-incomes. The game of choice for these people include various "games of chance", such as sports betting, horse racing, and online lotteries. Most of the gamblers here are working-class, usually living paycheck to paycheck.
The mean income for this gambler is approximately $48,000 per year, usually Caucasion ethnicity, and they live in various regions of the United States, mainly the Northeast, Midwest, and the South. They are attracted to gambling because of their instinctive competitive nature and their passion to 'beat the odds' and live the life of a king.
The most common characteristic of a compulsive gambler is one who spends a majority of time creating false images of the wonderful things they are going to do as soon as they hit the jackpot. They dream of providing families and friends with new cars, houses, and other luxuries. Compulsive gamblers picture themselves leading a high-roller lifestyle, made possible by the huge sums of money they will earn from hitting it big. Beach villas, penthouses, gifts, charming friends, yachts, and international vacations are a few of the wonderful things that are just around the corner after a big win is finally made.
Regretfully, there never seems to be a large enough winning to make even the smallest dream come true. When compulsive gamblers succeed, they gamble even more in attempt to dream even more. When they lose, they're gambling habits spiral into a reckless desperation and their dream world comes crashing down. Unfortuntaly, they will make a comeback, dream more dreams, and of course suffer more agony. No one can convince them that their great system will not someday come true. They believe they will, for without this dream world, life for them would not be tolerable.
For more information about compulsive gambling and how you or someone you know can find help, please visit Gamblers Anonymous.org.
November 2, 2006
Posted By Bob Hartman
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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