One of the mistakes in gambling is borrowing money from a friend, and paying off the debt was so difficult that it led to the end of the relationship. Unable to pay up debt has always ruined relationships, but it is more painful when it is associated with gambling because it is a double loss. I know of gamblers whose gambling lifestyle has taken them to zero, money that was supposed to be used to establish something valuable was instead used for gambling, hoping that more money could be gained. There are mistakes in gambling that have caused one to repeat academic sessions, taking risks with school fees, just hoping that more money will be generated. People take risks without considering what the consequences will be if they are not lucky enough to win.