some said that it’s because the philippines is a poor country and that’s why they get addicted easily but is it possible that most gamblers who got addicted are old people past retirement and have nothing else to do anymore?
Age is not a factor to consider when looking at things that make people get addicted to gambling, but it should also not be overlooked, just like every other factor. Those old retired men who choose to gamble over every other thing make that choice themselves, while some of their friends and mates choose other hobbies that can be creative.
I have seen a retired 64-year-old who still worked down at building sites and rendered his carpentry services, while his same mate was moving from one old alcoholic joint to another. There are others abusing young people on the street, while we also have those that spend their remaining life on betting grounds.