I judge that curiosity is not something real but more precisely the pursuit of losses. someone who is curious, he will not continue to chase when he sees that the losses are getting bigger, but for a gambling addict, he does not care about his budget, which continues to be sucked up, just because he believes that chasing losses can get his budget back. its actually about self control because bad control curiosity turns into greed that chases past losses.
this reckless betting starts with small things that are ignored, such as when a gambler has to be committed to a plan that has been set before betting but ignoring it all ends in poor control.
It's really about the discipline a gambler possess. Because no matter how curious you are on what a bet might turn out, if you have enough self-control and you know your limitations, then you will not persist to play because you know the consequences to begin with. Meanwhile, if you are already addicted in gambling, you won't mind overspending and giving much time dedicated to gambling. You will be nonchalant to the losses because you are greedy to get the winnings.
Hence, it's really essential to follow your boundaries. Do not fall into having some kind of cheat day because if you will do such, you might find yourself indulging on it more frequently. Prevention is always better than cure. You must focus on your goal so you won't get lost.
Well, well, isn’t that something? Discipline in gambling is much like deciding to wear a tie in the morning. Sure, you can pick the blue or the red, but at the end of the day, it’s about how you wear it, isn’t it?
Your point about addiction, it’s akin to someone being too engrossed in their favorite song, dancing away, forgetting the world. But when the music stops? Reality strikes. Addiction, you see, is that prolonged song - it drowns out the essential sounds of reason and restraint.
And cheat days! Ha! Reminds me of those occasions when you decide to have that extra slice of pie. It tastes so good, but oh, the ramifications later on! Gambling's cheat days? They're a siren call, pulling you deeper into the sea of unpredictability.