He is clearly an addict if we apply the criteria he uses against him. A hard drinker vs hard gambler. Dude has been gambling relentlessly for quite some time.
Off the top of my head there are 2 types of problem gamblers. The guys that can't stop and somehow think they're going to win in the long-run. (Which is what mdawg seems to be.. I don't for a second believe he is a winning player but that isn't even worth arguing) The other guy is the one who just likes bet big enough to really feel it. I basically have to bet a purple to get a thrill but I meh I'm so over gambling for no purpose. To do it consistently and outside of going with your friends seems to be at the very least knocking on addiction's door.
It is quite ironic. He tells us we're in denial but this board is full of professional and semi-professional gamblers and not a one of them believes Mdawg beats baccarat like he claims. I know you can count it down to the very bottom card and bet big but that sorta stuff is known. He can claim all he wants and hide behind his NDA but lets be honest - he is presenting his losses as wins. No one here reads Kewl going on about it because no one else gives a shit.
This is basic addictive behavior. It is quite ironic that the view he takes on alcoholics. Frankly I don't care if he is a problem gambler. I've seen then and known them.