All attention is focused on the game and such players not only can ignore those around them, but also household chores, such as looking after a child, feeding him or changing diapers. I think this is one of the strongest hobbies that can exist, especially if the player is trying to win back.
I almost felt you were talking about having to watch the game, like a live football match or so as, these are events where kids might be present but, when it comes to gambling, hardly so. That’s to say, you might not encounter an addiction expression that would be enough for the gambler not to do regular house chores or take care of the kid. If you’re in the casino or gambling house, you would forget everything, I mean, everything. When it’s you having to gamble on mobile or which ever device you gamble with, your likely not going to neglect your kid.