Those who have gambling problem I do not think this will ever changed its for the most just a period that they are gambling. So I think a gambling problem is not bad because its just for a little while.
If you have gambling problem it would never go away not until you lose everything you have, gambling/any addiction is very bad it ruins your life.
Gambling will ruined your life until the end it will lead to nothing for sure, good then if you don't have your own family with your downfall. Any addiction will lead to nothing unless you change your perspective in life, everything is not too late for a better change in life.