I knew a guy with poor decision making skills. We were in Tahoe. He was playing... blackjack? craps? He wasn't great at either but he got a high off small win

I knew a guy with poor decision making skills. We were in Tahoe. He was playing... blackjack? craps? He wasn't great at either but he got a high off small wins. After losing a couple grand (not tens), he started making noise about having spent his rent money. He was probably looking for some kind of empathy but I don't have it for foolish decisions. I told him the same thing I'd tell you, if we were friends or family: Don't gamble with money you can't afford to lose. I've bought and sold some crypto. Nothing earth shattering. I've made a couple bucks and lost a couple. Same with cheap stocks. I get a thrill out of gambling too but I would never stake my livelihood on it. I wouldn't take a job where the base comp couldn't support my family, no matter how many options, and I won't risk my mortgages.