Well that's obvious, the reality is like that, not only those who experience addiction can feel the impact but obviously the people around them will also definitely at least experience the same thing, especially people who are very close to them, but yes the impact for them will not be too significant. Yes, that's right, things that they never expected are very possible and very likely to do if they have really lost control, one of which may be that they will commit crimes, or borrow money from their colleagues with various promises that they will not even keep, and also besides that maybe they could steal their friend's goods to sell and the money is allocated to gambling, it is very possible and indeed it is not uncommon for such cases to occur.
Therefore, it is very important for them including us to maintain a healthy mindset when we want to gamble, none other than because that will be able to minimize our losses. I'm sure none of the gamblers want to lose, so that's why it's true as you say, they must really think that this gambling is only as entertainment, and not at all a place to earn income. Because with that mindset, it is unlikely that they will end up addicted, it is very rare, so the key is in themselves.
And if they still don't realize it, the problem will get bigger and perhaps won't be resolved quickly because the people around them are already feeling the impact so it requires more effort to find the roots. But if the gambling addict is not willing to stop for a moment and talk to the people around him, it will probably destroy all relationships until there is nothing left. And when a relationship is broken, it can't be repaired unless the person who caused the problem comes with good intentions and, apologizes and promises not to do it again.
A healthy mindset can reduce reckless actions in gambling because we think first before deciding. And if we have seen our previous losses and don't want to see defeat again, we will immediately stop whatever conditions we experience. We can accept defeat well because it is the impact of gambling and we cannot avoid it. We can only reduce the number of losses by stopping and resting for a few days.