Gambling only becomes a threat if you don't play within your means.
If you know you're the type of person who can't stick to a budget, then gambling becomes a threat.
If you borrow money just so you can play, then gambling becomes a threat.
It is easier in theory.Even for me who have been strictly following my monthly bankroll there has been times like this month that I won a bit of money in slots and I thought why not play to get that 10.000x bet which led me to losing not only my won amount but also a lot of unplanned money.Bottom line is no one can really control their emotions so gambling can become from fun to threat in an instant.