Come on man, everyone has their own thing to have fun? even my friends collect robots and spend more then tens thousands of dollars to buy various kinds of robots, it's not a problem because he likes and happy. and I think it doesn't matter if someone spends some of their money in gambling for fun?
Everything is a gamble to some extent, technology especially can go nowhere in development. We should recognise as so much is questioned of blockchain technology even when its very viable and durable so far. I know the depreciation is gigantic in technology, just not buying anything for a couple years can save thousands as the prices can half in that time. Whether thats the right course is debatable.
Being able to step back in gambling I would also argue is essential as an option and knowing when not to take the bet is probably going to save alot of cash. Never gamble when tired or way past drunk, I feel people compelled to gamble always are heading for trouble. I only try to gamble when it interests me and I'm happy to commit time, if I'm rush or busy elsewhere then I cant really take the option