How often do you have to play lotto to fall under gambling addict?

The difference between someone responsibly gambling for entertainment and being an addict is generally related to whether or not they can stop if they want to, and whether or not they spend more than they can afford to spend.

Lottery tickets generally only cost $1 or so, so it's kinda hard to spend more than you can afford to unless you have no money whatsoever, or buy a LOT of tickets for every draw.

Buying 1 or 2 tickets even on a daily basis would probably not be considered problem gambling for most people.

Addition is a personal question.

The real question is - do you have to, do you have a NEED to play lotto.

The fact that your asking suggests that you are at least aware that it might be too much . . . .so stop for a while and see how you feel.

There is a difference between an addiction and a habit.

I have a couple of beers a night, does that mean I'm an addict or just got into the habit . . . .

The test is to break the habit for a bit and see how you feel.

The other basic test is if your "habit" is causing problems , . . . money, attention, obsession . .

They are all good signs that you need help.

Define "gambling addict"

If its just a bit of fun, and you can stop at any time, then you are not an addict.

If however, it means you would rather put a lot of money on it, and do without the "basics" (would you rather bet on it,or eat), then you are an addict.

If you feel you are in the 1st category (like most sensible people,myself included), then its not a problem.

If you are in the 2nd, I would advise you to get help (gamblers anonymous).

Addiction presents with symptoms such as dependence, withdrawal etc. but most importantly, it affects someones family, life, work and even day to day activities.

Similarly with lottery, how often and how much is contributory but will not determine addiction.

Our syndicate plays the lottery everyday and we spend thousands every month but since we do it as a group, we don't think we are addicted to it. For example, drink 2 litres of vodka on your own=alcoholism, share it with 20 others then it is social drinking.

Hope it helps

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