I've been gambling for almost 10 years now, I used to be an addict to poker and other card games but now I do gamble Occasionally. Normally, If others heard about gambling they'll probably be saying bad things about it *which is a fact*. Though, based from my own experiences. Gambling do benefits me in a way, especially Mentally and Emotionally. Mentally, As a teenager who started to gamble at the age of 15. I don't care about losing, I don't value money. But as I grow, Gambling did really change my perspective towards money and decision making. I became more mature and I must say that I did enhance my strategic awareness. Emotionally, I must say that gambling did really control my temper. I don't why, but whenever I play poker my state of mind became so calm. Even after I lose or win I'm calm and happy. At the age of 19, I learn how to control myself. Mistakes are part of our life which really is good set back for a good comeback!.
How about you guys? What are the benefits you get from Gambling?
But, I highly suggest not to become addict to this industry.
I feel you. You started to gamble at an early age that actually in my country teenager at the age of 15 still want to play with kids stuff. What is important is, after that experienced you have a lessons learned. Though i also agree agree with you that gambling can really help us in relaxing our mind and to calm our emotions and can temporarily forget all the burdens.