what does “gambling journey” mean? does playing card or dice games with friends for worthless stones when you were young also count as “gambling”?

if it starts from the moment we deposit real money in casinos, then i think almost everyone's journey is the same. age is important because gambling has evolved significantly in the past few years. if you came of age in the 2000s, your gambling journey might have started at a local casino or even in las vegas. in recent years, i don't think anyone goes to local casinos to gamble anymore. everyone gambles online.