I went to the casino for the first time last night and won some good money, around $350 and now i have this massive urge to go back and win more. Im scared that im addicted, is this normal?

Originally Posted by rossknol

I went to the casino for the first time last night and won some good money, around $350 and now i have this massive urge to go back and win more. Im scared that im addicted, is this normal?

The feeling of greed and wanting to win more is normal, its not normal when you get out of control and cant contain yourself

Addiction takes a little more time then one night - its a bit like saying I got pissed on a bottle of Bourbon (darkest of the dark ales!) and now I'm worried I'm an Alcoholic - addiction is usually defined as destructive behaviour that you have no control over even though you know its affecting your life in shitty ways, so I'd wait and see if you start strealing the milk money or raiding your Neice's Piggy Bank with sweaty, trembling hands before worrying about issues of addiction.

+1 to the guy above, addiction in most things is charecterised by the consequences it produces, for example guys play poker 10 hours a day every day, if they win $ they are profesionals and doing it because it makes them money (and enjoy it...). If you're playing 10 hours a day skipping work and making no money your are doing detrimental things to your life so would be classed as addicted.

Just playing 5mins a day loosing a tonne of $ could be classed as an addiction if it's hurting your life.

You've seen that you have a big urge to gamble more, it's a sign of addiction but if you don't sacrafice anything for your gambling then it will not become one.

I'd be more worried if you lost 350 and had an uncontrollable urge to go back lol. It's only natural to want to recreate a rewarding experience, esp. $350 worth of rewarding experience.

Congarts for the money you won, is a good amount. You cannot be atticted only because you played one night! Don't worry. I agree with luffy932, you should worry if you loose your $350 and want to play more!!!

Originally Posted by rossknol

I went to the casino for the first time last night and won some good money, around $350 and now i have this massive urge to go back and win more. Im scared that im addicted, is this normal?

I believe it is quite “normal” kind of greed or the urge because you see easy money from the casino. But believe me it is not easy to make money . In the short run with the support of good luck, you might win here and there, but a strategy is required in the long run.
+1 to all posters above me, you are not addicted and do not worry.

But it's a good fucked! Casinos and the military are the best place to meet the world's most interesting people.

The $350 win was all over my thread and I was confused whether So can I go again in a casino? This time I am gonna try my hands in slots and poker. Any suggestions that anyone would like to share?