Science: For gamblers' brains, "almost" counts

[El Scorcho]

Very interesting read.

Cliffs notes: Almost winning a slot machine jackpot triggered very similar brain responses & chemical releases as winning a jackpot. Relationship is believed to be one-reason why people keep feeding slot machines.

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/40735/title/For_gamblers_brains,_almost_counts_

Thoughts?

[The Bus]

It's like when your jokes are almost funny. Makes me keep reading your posts.

Someday, you'll hit the jackpot.

[El Scorcho]

you assume too much

[The Bus]

I believe in you!