Analysis of the psychology of gambling
Gambling is not only a chance to hit the jackpot. It is a real puzzle for our brain. We begin to see patterns that do not exist, we believe that we can "feel luck". Almost-wins, hours in front of the monitor, rewound memories - all this works like a psychological magnet. It is especially interesting how the perception of time changes: three hours at the roulette wheel feel like half an hour, but then they are remembered as a whole adventure. There is a great article https://travelmax.in/recommendations/the-psychology-of-chance-why-we-enjoy-games-of-luck/ , which explains why we like games of chance. I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand why games are so addictive, even if winnings are rare.
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An interesting point about "social glue" - I never thought that stories about "almost winning" could bring people together so much. But it's true, I often hear from friends: "I was one step away from the jackpot", and we discuss it for hours. It becomes a shared emotion, almost like a shared experience.