Gambling addiction is a thing. I have known 2 people who had the bug. My wife knew a third. There is no amount of reasoning with them. They have to see the

Gambling addiction is a thing. I have known 2 people who had the bug. My wife knew a third. There is no amount of reasoning with them. They have to see the bottom. It is not as bad as drugs but they will still spend everything they have on it. Then the worst is when they win they put it right back in and dont walk. They are 'going to be even richer now'. Many people look for short cuts in life. Gambling looks like a way to do it. The amazing thing was these two I knew could have been wildly successful in both of their professions. They spent every dime they had (and a lot of other peoples money) at the dog track before they died. One went into a program and had mild success at stopping. The other not so much. That sort of thing sticks for a couple of generations too. Their kids and grandkids are not doing so good, because granddad hit the trifecta once. That whole industry will suck you dry and not blink twice. Their whole system is setup to make it look like you can win if you just try hard enough, or get a lucky streak going. Giving you enough crumbs to chase it more. Then if you do manage to get an edge they do not want you around. Thank God I do not have the bug. But I can understand how you can get there.