Gambling.

Gabling is the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning including the payment of a price for chance to win the prize. There are many different ways to gamble these include...
- Casino games(Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat).
- Slot machines.
- Bingo.
- Lottery tickets.
- Betting on sports.
- Card games.
- Internet gambling.

Most people gamble to make quick money, but that's not always the case. Some people do it for fun, to escape from everyday life, or to fix money problems. Fixing money problems by gambling isn't the best road to go down though. Fair enough winning results in you winning money, but it most probably won't stop there. If the money isn't enough they will gamble the money they won and it can either go right or drastically wrong. They just have to be willing to take that risk. And if they lose then there in even more of a crisis than what they were before. It is ok to gamble once in a while, but when it gets to the point of addicting, then there is a problem.

Gabling can also be highly addictive this is called "problem gambling". People who suffer from this are losing out on there life. This can lead to strain in relationships, interfere with responsibilities at home and work, and lead to financial problems. They may even do things they never thought they would, like stealing to get money to gamble or take money meant for their children. They think the can’t stop, but problem gambling and gambling addiction are treatable. If you’re ready to admit you have a problem then help can be giving.

My Grandad had a serious gambling problem. He gambled to escape from everyday life. He used to leave my Gran to cook, clean, do the shopping plus everything else. My Grandad had a well paid job as he was a welder, but all that money went to gambling. Mostly on the horses or football. He would never bring back money to my Gran, and if he did win he would gamble it all over again. My Gran would constantly get on at him and this resulted in my violence towards my Gran. It got so bad that my Gran had to work extra hours on top of everything else to pay for bills etc. She was to scared and in love to leave my Grandad. Everything got to much, and my Gran and Grandad were in a major crisis. My Grandad continued to gamble and put up their family house in bet. God knows why he did it, to be honest i think he was very desperate. In the end he lost the bet and made my Gran, Grandad, Mum and Uncle homeless. My Gran couldn't take anymore and left my Grandad. The gambling had been going on for yours and there was no stopping him. He is now happily married and ha been for many years now, but still continues to gamble. His wife Eveline takes more control in there relationship more than what my Gran did. So my Grandad doesn't gamble big like he used to, he now limits himself from getting into debt and takes care with his money.

In my opinion gambling isn't a huge problem if you know what your doing, just watch your limits and don't be stupid.