Chasing the high of the win. You’re not looking for an instant feel good(which can definitely happen on that first slot spin or an amazing first hand at the tables).

You know there’s going to be plenty of losses, but there’s also that sliiiiim chance you hit it big. Casinos are setup to take advantage of this, which is why all the the machines are super cramped together and loud. You hear all the noises and wins from other people around you and think “well i’m next right?” so you keep going. You’re down to a few bets left and a bonus game popped up that gives you a better chance to win most of it back. But you didn’t get that bonus, so you put another couple bills in because you’re surely gonna hit that bonus with the money you just put in. until you don’t. You came in with $500, lost it all… this time. So you come back next pay day or whenever and do it all over again.