For me, not a valid comparison because they have a different approaches. While both need a strategically ways to win and money is at risk, the ones they are dealing with are a different environment. When someone becomes addicted to gambling, majority will encourage those to stop. But when someone got addicted to trading, they will be even more encourage by others since it's not just about getting profits but the knowledge people will gain by trading can be useful in many ways.

I'm glad that there are people seeking help although they called the wrong line. These people should try to read trading stuffs 101 everywhere and practice it to make it perfect.