Gambling addicts will stop at nothing unless the gamble to quench hunger for it temporary, gambling is one of the most addictive activity that has ever existed, people can do anything as far as gambling is concerned it is important to understand that gambling affect some persons to the extent that the can do without it.
It is important to not exaggerate either, gambling is as addictive as any other activity, like social media, video games, sex, food and a bunch of other activities people get addicted to, after all if you do something that feels good then you will want to keep doing it, this is something every living being goes through, the difference is that the majority knows when to stop as they have other things to do and to experiment, while some people are unable to stop and want to keep doing this pleasurable activity all the time.