Here’s how your brain gets tricked into spending big. 💰 We’re wired to spot patterns, even when they’re not really there. That's why we like to think in terms of winning or losing streaks, even when the game at hand is totally chance-based. But here's the catch: reality doesn't match what our gut is telling us. When each outcome is totally independent and the odds haven’t changed at all, we still feel like we're due a win. That's called the Gambler’s Fallacy — and it's part of how gambling companies make billions every year. Produced by Anna Levy and Zac Zinn | Presented by Zac Zinn Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke - Stream now on ABC iview. If you or someone you know needs help, call: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 3D Model Credits: "Poker Chip" by Myles Griffen | "Roulette Table 2" by crittaa | "Chandelier" by Mikhail Kadilnikov | "Ege Carpets Atelier Velour VR Experience" by Aaron Openshaw | "One Pound Coin" by jerusalemheritage | "Smoke Effect Test" by UJJWAL CHAUHAN #Neuroscience #Gambling #Psychology #Chance #ScribbleMouth