Gambling:

Gambling refers to the betting of money on a game which carries an uncertain outcome with the intention of winning an additional amount of money. It is offered in a number of places such as casinos, betting shops or electronic games like slot machines or video poker. Although gambling starts as a recreational activity for people, for many it does not end there.


Gambling can become an addiction for many people. It can lead them down a path of crime as with any addiction, gamblers will crave for the adrenaline rush they receive when they make a win on their bet. In addition to this, gamblers tend to drift away from their families as they are not trusted by family members. In order to feed their addiction, gamblers tend to spend time and money at the expense of their jobs, families and friends.


There are a number of reasons as to why people turn to gambling. These range from releasing stress to trying to find friendship as they may lack companionship in their life. As a gamblers addiction to the game grows, they tend to start behaving in a secretive manner and start borrowing money or taking out secret loans to quench their thirst.


Despite the losses gamblers suffer, they continue to bet in the hope that they will eventually make some profit on the money they bet. However an addiction to gambling will ultimately leave the gambler bankrupt and lead them to losing their loved ones.


The websites below highlight the dangers of gambling:


http://www.buzzle.com/articles/negative-effects-of-gambling.html


http://www.crazydealer.com/Bad-Effects-of-Gambling.html


The images below show different types of gambling that occur in casinos: