Professional Gambler Mikki Mase: Gambling Addicts are Addicted to the Feeling of Losing (Part 7)

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In a revealing discussion about gambling addiction, professional gambler Mikki Mase sheds light on the complex dynamics of gambling addiction, particularly emphasizing the psychological aspect of loss. Mase highlights a crucial distinction between recreational and professional gamblers: while professionals view gambling as a game of "units" rather than money, minimizing emotional interference, amateurs often directly associate their bets with currency, making them more susceptible to emotional pitfalls. Mase argues that gambling addiction is not straightforwardly linked to frequent losses or poor gambling skills. Instead, it's the brain's response to losing that can become addictive. When a person loses in gambling, their brain releases a chemical not triggered by winning, leading to a craving that keeps them coming back, despite harmful consequences.