Gambling isn't wrong at all. It's just like drugs. Can be fun and safe but only in moderation and you need to know when to stop and that's when the fun stops. Plenty of people can occasionally gamble just like they take drugs and everything is fine just know your limits.
I don't have any story to tell but based on my knowledge gambling most of the brings you loss instead profits.
I agree with you , i am one of the victim of it , i have gambled more than 50+
BTC in my life , since 2013 and the total profit is obvious loss so i had a loss of net 50+ btc and plus my precious time.
I recommend to give much importance to time than Bitcoins.
leave gambling and be safe.
Any hobby or pastime usually costs money and gambling is no different, but people just need to know to set their limits. IF you spend $30 to go to the cinema one a month then there's nothing wrong with gambling $30 a month either.