Sure, but why don't slot machines get boring?
And on the other like-a-fox hand, the military does have a strong incentive to identify individuals susceptible to developing gambling addictions.
It's cold, but putting them in close proximity to available gambling isn't the worst test...
They've been designed (evolved) for a purpose.
Pulling a lever/pushing a button should get boring. Slots are designed to not be boring while they bleed you dry.