Gambling addiction is somehow a way of life by others. Its part of their daily routine. They tend to make it as their livelihood or leisure. I am not against it. Its their right. However, if it will compromise other's lives then that's the problem. They must be responsible of doing so and they must know the consequences and possibilities either positive or negative that may affect or effect.
So it really depends on your background and your upbringing I guess. Because most people who have been addicted has one time or another has crossed with a gambling addict as well, which is usually in his inner circles of families and friends.
But I know that we all have choices, we can either stay away from it, or be addicted. That's why for others growing it, they find it as a way of life because they can hear and see all around him at a young age gambling.
I myself was in that situation, my father is addicted to gambling and as far as I can remember. And when I grow up, we both became addicted and betting together. But that was long time ago, he already passed away like 10 years ago, I was able to control and mend my ways now.
