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It doesn't exist solely for that however. People use online gaming for entertainment. They don't actually expect to win big. Of course a few people gets addicted, but is there a difference to alcohol, hookers, games or whatever else people get addicted to?
That being said, they are intentionally trying to get people addicted by using graphics, animations and sounds that feels satisfactory and fun to humans. Just like any game, they are manipulating emotions.