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∘ Roman Kurashvili ∘
THE ROLE OF GAMBLING IN THE ECONOMY AND THE BEHAVIORAL MOTIVATION OF GAMBLING ADDICTS

Abstract

Excitement is an integral part of our lives, which can be seen in every household aspect. Gambling has become one of the main means of entertainment, which contributes to the formation and development of the economy. The gaming industry in Georgia is at the peak of development and is developing day by day. It is one of the largest and most profitable sectors, which also contributes to the development of tourism and brings additional functions to the country.

This study is an attempt to analyze the motivation of the behavior of people addicted to gambling, how their addiction started, how gambling affects their psychology, budget and makes them act irrationally in the conditions of their limited financial resources.

It is important to analyze the problem both from the economic and financial point of view, as well as from the psychological aspect. The research analyzes statistical data on the role of gambling for the economy on the example of the world and Georgia, and psychological factors on the basis of empirical research.

Keywords: Gambling, Behavioral Motivation, Budget, Psychology, Economy.

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Paata Gugushvili Institute of Economics International Scientific C O N F E R E N C E S "ECONOMY – XXI CENTURY"

E ISSN 2587 - 4691	∘ Roman Kurashvili ∘ THE ROLE OF GAMBLING IN THE ECONOMY AND THE BEHAVIORAL MOTIVATION OF GAMBLING ADDICTS Abstract Excitement is an integral part of our lives, which can be seen in every household aspect. Gambling has become one of the main means of entertainment, which contributes to the formation and development of the economy. The gaming industry in Georgia is at the peak of development and is developing day by day. It is one of the largest and most profitable sectors, which also contributes to the development of tourism and brings additional functions to the country. This study is an attempt to analyze the motivation of the behavior of people addicted to gambling, how their addiction started, how gambling affects their psychology, budget and makes them act irrationally in the conditions of their limited financial resources. It is important to analyze the problem both from the economic and financial point of view, as well as from the psychological aspect. The research analyzes statistical data on the role of gambling for the economy on the example of the world and Georgia, and psychological factors on the basis of empirical research. *Keywords*: Gambling, Behavioral Motivation, Budget, Psychology, Economy.