I believe that gambling should primarily bring pleasure to the gambler. Of course, the financial component is not the least important, but since gambling is a high-risk entertainment, you should always be prepared to lose your money. At least over time, the gambler begins to get used to the fact that losing is as natural as winning, but at first it has a very strong impact on the psyche. So yes, gambling affects the mental state of a person, especially if he has a heightened emotionality.