Gambling is a type of betting where you place an amount of money on an outcome or event with the expectation of winning. It can be a game of chance or a skill-based game, such as poker or blackjack.
The first part of gambling is choosing what you want to bet on. This could be a football team to win a match, or playing a scratchcard. You make the choice based on the ‘odds’ set by the betting company, which are often not very obvious.
Using these odds, you decide how much you will bet and the amount of money you want to win. It’s important to remember that you don’t know for sure what will happen, so you can’t be guaranteed a win.
Harms of Gambling
There are a number of harms from gambling that can occur, and they can include financial harms, relationship distortion, and emotional and psychological distress. These can all lead to people seeking assistance or treatment.