In this forum and other forums where gambling is one of the topics of discussion, one of the recurrent topics is people who write about how their gambling addiction has ruined their lives. We usually encounter topics like "Gambling ruined my life," "I lost all my life savings to gambling," "I gambled away my entire salary," etc. Then they go on to tell a sad tale. It makes me wonder: why do gamblers tend to wait until they have suffered a catastrophic loss or a string of losses before quitting or seeking help?
To be honest, I don't have a definite answer to this question. however, according to my experience and based on my point of view. there are many factors that make them lose control over themselves to the point of experiencing financial losses, whether all their savings, risking their entire salary, even the worst is gamblers who lose property.
Basically, every gambler has different cases, there are even many gamblers who don't realize that they are addicted. the fact is, we can't judge someone based on what they tell, whether what triggers them to sink into their addiction. but certainly, based on cases and referring to the experience that I experienced. Addictive gamblers, especially compulsive ones, lack better self-awareness and understanding. usually, their mindset, gambling to chase high wins, they often ignore every risk they will face. which in the end they are trapped, lose their possessions, and end up becoming addicts. but by the way, this is just my personal view.