{"product_id":"hooked-frank-middleton-9798287954635","title":"Hooked: The Mind, The Game, and The Science of Gambling Psychology","description":"Hooked: The Mind, The Game, and The Science of Gambling Psychology\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do we gamble? And what happens when the thrill becomes a trap?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the jingle of slots to the high-stakes world of sports betting, gambling offers an intoxicating allure. For millions, it's harmless entertainment. But for a growing number, it becomes a relentless compulsion, unraveling lives, relationships, and finances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eHooked\u003c\/b\u003e, embark on a profound journey into the very heart of this complex phenomenon. Drawing on cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and economics, this book uncovers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe powerful \u003cb\u003ecognitive biases\u003c\/b\u003e that distort our perception of odds, from the Gambler's Fallacy to the illusion of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow games are expertly designed using \u003cb\u003eintermittent reinforcement\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enear misses\u003c\/b\u003e to keep us playing, even when losing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking \u003cb\u003eneurobiological parallels\u003c\/b\u003e between gambling disorder and substance addictions, revealing the brain changes that fuel compulsive behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe devastating ripple effect on \u003cb\u003efamilies, finances, and relationships\u003c\/b\u003e, and the pervasive struggle with shame and secrecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vast \u003cb\u003eeconomic landscape\u003c\/b\u003e of the global gambling industry, its aggressive marketing, and the role of technology in its relentless expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost powerfully, \u003cb\u003eHooked\u003c\/b\u003e is also a beacon of hope. Written by a recovering compulsive gambler who lost hundreds of thousands over 15 years, it offers a compassionate, insider's perspective on the path to recovery. Discover the proven therapeutic approaches, practical coping mechanisms, and vital support strategies that can break the cycle of addiction and rebuild a life of purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a professional, a student, someone struggling with gambling, or a loved one seeking to understand, \u003cb\u003eHooked\u003c\/b\u003e provides the essential knowledge, empathy, and tools to comprehend, prevent, and overcome one of society's most captivating challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Middleton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798287954635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Frank Middleton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137170354431,"sku":"9798287954635","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7a70efde-97de-4b2c-8aae-75c3100fd402.jpg?v=1770167025","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hooked-frank-middleton-9798287954635","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}