In Germany an addicted gambler loses, on average, more then ten times the money lost by a non-addict. Addicted players are thus the "foundation for this line of business,'' says the daily Suddeutsche Zeitung. To maximize profits, the gambling industry structures its games and designs its machines tofoster and exploit addiction. The faster the machines become, the faster the player loses self-control and becomes addicted. These marketing strategies are working-56 percent of the income from slot machines is said to be derived from addicts. In casinos the rate is 38 percent; and in online games, 60 percent.The faster the machines become, the faster the player loses self-control and becomes addicted. These marketing strategies are working-56 percent of the income from slot machines is said to be derived from addicts. In casinos the rate is 38 percent; and in online games, 60 percent."IS IT SOMETHING or just NOTHING?"