- Using gambling to escape personal problems.
- Taking money allotted for other things to fund one's gambling.
- Stealing money to fund one's gambling.
- Gambling to "get even" with the house during a losing streak.
- Gambling to regain losses either from gambling, bad investments, etc.
- Gambling beyond one's means.
- Gambling to impress other people.
- Gambling for the sake of comps and feeling like a "VIP.