Gambling is the process of wagering something of value on a random event, with the intent of winning something else of value. This can be done by placing a bet on football matches, buying a scratchcard or playing a video game.
Benefits and Costs of Gambling
Impacts from gambling are categorized into three classes: financial, labor and health, and well-being impacts. These impacts manifest on personal, interpersonal and community/society levels.
Gambling is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by many people, but it can also harm physical and mental health, cause relationships problems, performance at work or studies to get them into trouble with the law and leave them in debt and possibly homelessness. In addition, family members and friends can be affected by a gambler’s behaviour.