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Are women or men more likely to become gamblers?
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Males.: For biochemical reasons, men are in greater need of a "dopamine" fix, which is given not by winning, but by the thrill of expecting to win. This deficit will also lead to other risky behavior, including illicit sex.. Obvious social conditioning factors and attitudes play a major role!
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