They started slowly with not being able to control themselves with gambling away small amounts till it finished, it is why as they were exposed to such a large amount they became unable to control themselves.

If you can question this people and ask them how they gambled aways that kind of money without realising it or stopping themselves, they will say they did not know when. This is the height of addiction.

As individuals we should be careful entrusting money to people who we know have a gambling problem.