~ And personally, I don't consider it any worse than any other option out there as long as you keep it that way, as a small roller coaster to spice up your dull and uninteresting life. In fact, it works just wonders
But unlike so many other options, the problem with gambling is that it is highly addictive, and most people learn it the hard way, after losing something which they didn't expect and didn't plan to lose
I think gambling is no different from other pleasant activities in this regard. People are getting addicted to anything they find enjoyable, be it TV series, fast food, gaming, shopping ... you name it. The more delightful something to us, the more addictive it is. You said there are so many other options, but can you give some examples of things that can help us to relax, and that are not addictive at the same time? (Under no circumstances can I think that I know more than you do. I respect you as a valuable contributor to this forum, and I'm honored by getting replies from you. So, I don't intend to counter your words, rather I want to know your opinion on this matter).
Addiction is different given by gambling because we know that it do involves money and as part of human being
you would normally feel on having that impulsive feeling because you know the opportunities on making money.
We can indeed involved ourselves into other different hobbies or activities but this one do need some strong
discipline on ones mind.