[techdmn]

I'm not a gambler, but when I consider it I think the worst thing that could happen to me would be to win a substantial but not life-changing amount of money. I think that's where most people get hooked. They get lucky once (or a few times), then get completely sucked in trying to replicate that success.

[skinfaxi]

That particular set of circumstances is the ruin of many a lottery winner.