Casino
This popular table game, also known as "21," often leads players to "chase" losses because they believe they are "due" for a winning hand.
What is Blackjack
A type of bet that requires the player to win multiple wagers in a row
What is Parlay
Most common kind of poker played
What is Texas Hold'em
This Chemical is released into the brain while gambling
What is Dopamine
The symptom described as trying to win back lost money by betting more, creating a destructive cycle.
What is Chasing Losses
Casinos often lack these two things to keep a player inside
What are Windows and Clocks
The first sports betting website was created in this year
When is 1994
The Rarest Poker that is dealt once every 649,000 deals is called
What is Royal Flush
When gambling players have to increase the wager over time, the clinical term for this is
What is Tolarence
Extreme highs from winning and severe lows/anger from losing are called?
What are Mood Swings
This term describes the illusion that the gambler has control of a totally random event, such as a roulette spin
What is the Illusion of Control
believing that a sports fan who has followed the league for years has accurate prediction ability is this illusion
What is Illusion of Expertise
The International Mind Sports Association officially recognizes poker as a "mind sport," placing it in the same category as this sport
What is Chess
This is the main problem between a "social gambler" and a "problem gambler"
What is Loss of Control
Gambling to escape problems, guilt, anxiety, or depression is called?
What is Escapism
A state of emotional frustration, often after a loss, causing players to make irrational decisions, such as increasing stakes to recover losses quickly. This is Called
What is a Tilt
This is the term for the psychological pressure created when sportsbooks allow users to share their "slips" or bets on social media, making gambling feel like a social competition rather than a financial risk.
What is Normalization
This is the term for a player who is losing significantly but continues to play because they feel they are "too good" to be losing to their current opponents.
What is Ego Betting
The Stress hormone released during gambling is called?
What is Cortisol
What happens when someone starts prioritizing gambling over family, work, or social commitments
What is Broken Relationships
When a slot machine shows two out of three jackpot symbols, players often interpret this as being "close to winning" rather than just a loss. This is called
What is a near-miss effect
This is the term for a gambler who switches from betting on sports they know to betting on obscure, 24/7 international leagues (like third-division Russian table tennis) just to stay in action.
What is Chasing Action
Gamblers may chase wins after losing, often thinking they are due for a win. This is called
What is Gamblers Fallacy
The belief that losing streaks will eventually turn into wins, which sustains, or intensifies, the behavior. This is Called
What are Cognitive distortions
Borrowing money, selling possessions, or emptying savings to gamble is this symptom
What is Financial Crisis