People with big gambling problems do cause massive social consequences. I know of lost family homes and separation that has massive impacts on the kids. Embezzlement occurred at the accounting firm I use due to an accountant's addiction to gambling.
replySome gamblers will inevitably run out of money and resort to crime.
replyMaybe, surely mostly white collar crime though because of the numbers involved?
replyNobody trusts junkies with $100 so it makes sense that shoplifting or burglary can get them the money they need, but a lot of people who have a gambling problem are six figures down, stealing a neighbour's PS5 is a drop in the bucket.
Oh the PS5 isn't to repay the debt. It's to bet so the big winnings can repay the debt.
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