Gambling

Addiction
Mahdiya Bhiwandiwala
11G
What is Addiction?

• Addiction is a very heavy and substantial

word to associate with individuals and their
habits. Unfortunately, it still exists in our
vast world. Addiction can be defined as a
continuous habit that a person engages into
and is unable to stop themselves from doing
so.
•  Amidst the many types of addiction, this
presentation will concisely focus on the
addiction of Gambling. 
All About Gambling

• Gambling is taking part in a game

during which you risk money, or
something of monetary value, in
order to win money or a prize.
There are many forms of
gambling, including lotteries,
poker, betting on sports or events
and playing casino games. 
My Research
Findings on Gambling
Addiction
How many people are gamblers?

Based on various surveys in recent years, it is estimated that around 100

million people in the US are addicted to gambling. 

Thus, we can easily say that this is becoming an alerting issue. If you’re
a gambler, you can't control the impulse to gamble, even when it has
negative consequences for you or your loved ones. 
Consequences of
Gambling Addiction
#1 – Emotional Stress
 Mixed Emotions
• Gambling is all about emotions. From
the excitement of playing, to the
anticipation of the outcome, to the
nervousness of losing, we can see that
players experience a rollercoaster of
emotions. Despite these emotions, people
find themselves engrossed with guilt,
regret or sorrow.
 Victim Statements
Will, a 42-year-old man said: 
“I’m having trouble concentrating at work and not caring
much about it.”

Tyson, a 29-year-old male exclaimed: 

“I don’t spend much on gambling but I’m thinking about it too
much. And I don’t feel great the next day.”
Consequences of
Gambling Addiction
#2 – Financial Debt
How much debt?
• Gambling is a massive cause of
individuals finding themselves in
financial debt. 
• According to www.debt.org, 23
million Americans go into debt
because of gambling and the
average loss is estimated to be
around $55,000.
Consequences of
Gambling Addiction
#3 – Struggle to Maintain Relationships
 • Struggling to maintain relationships is a colossal effect of gambling.
Your Relationships •  Arguing more with your partner or family about money, spending less
time with people and more time gambling, lying to friends and family
Matter about losses, stealing money from friends and family to gamble with are
all ways on how relationships experience ignorance. 
What do Statistics say?

• Data from an Australian

national online gambling
support service found that 52%
of families report breakdown in
communications with the
gambler and 56% of reduced
quality time spent with the
gambler. 
How to Prevent Gambling Addiction

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fun.