- 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.