That is a double whammy if we lose our time in gambling and the same goes by losing our money.
It's hard to accept with the fact that we'll be the one to say to ourselves that we're losers for losing both.
The gamblers that understand that they need to protect themselves from wasting time and by not being productive are the ones who are fine losing money, as long as they're not affecting their jobs and other important deeds.
If we are to be honest about this, losing money can also be a big deal especially when you keep throwing your monthly paycheck away to gambling. But you are right, the gamblers that are worried about wasting time still has what it takes to keep things together and sort his life out. Gambling doesn't take your money, it steals your focus, drain your ambition and ruin your job only if you don't manage your time