The Impacts of Gambling
Gambling is an activity in which people risk something of value, such as money or possessions, for a chance to win. It may involve games of chance with little or no skill, such as lottery tickets, slot machines or table games such as blackjack, or activities that require a degree of skill and knowledge, such as sports betting or casino gambling. The risks of gambling include losing control and becoming addicted. Problem gambling can have serious and harmful effects on the individual, family, community and society. Many different factors contribute to a person’s inclination toward gambling. These can be genetic…