Any one planing of going into gambling should first of all come to the realization that gambling was designed originally for those whose heart is strong enough to withstand the outcome of the gambling events as gambling related deaths has claimed the Life of many as their blood pressure increased as a result of losing from their gambling
So before you think of gambling with your hard earned money have a rethink and see if you can withstand the outcome especially in football when the team you placed your bet is losing by 2:0 can you withstand the pressure of watching the game knowing that you're money is going away?
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Gambling, especially when it involves money, can put a significant strain on the emotional and physical health of gamblers as the unpredictability of outcomes can lead to a rollercoaster of emotions, from the euphoria of winning to the anguish of losing. High blood pressure, as you mentioned, is a real physical reaction to the stress and anxiety that can accompany gambling, especially if the person is losing.
Although it may seem exaggerated, there are unfortunately real and tragic reports of gambling-related deaths where the pressure and stress become literally fatal in people who have lost large amounts of money, especially for those who cannot afford the losses. In addition to heart attacks and blood pressure problems, there are also those who decide to take their own lives intentionally due to psychological problems when they cannot accept or deal with the feeling of loss, especially when they have a family to support.