have you ever been to prison? it is a tough life in there. no matter what you did or whether you were wrongly accused for something, prison is not for everyone. it is obviously lonely as you gets separated away from your family. it can get boring, not being able to do what you want.
but gambling, even tho is prohibited, is often what entertains most prisoners. there is no actual money in prison so they often exchange in other forms of currencies like food or smuggled items. even their way of gambling is smuggled. cards, dice and even information from the outside are all smuggled.
the reason why gambling is prohibited tho is because it might escalate into fights if someone for example loses and doesn't pay their debts
just shows how gambling will always exist anywhere
Yeah, being locked up like that, I can imagine how bored and restless someone must get, and gambling ends up being the only thing that actually breaks it. It is not really about winning or losing money, it’s just about the energy, the excitement, something to feel alive when everything else is so controlled. I have seen stories where people bet food, smuggled items, even little favors, and it just shows how strong that urge to gamble is, it does not need big stakes, just something to keep the mind busy and give a little rush. Prison almost makes it worse in a way, because everything feels bigger and more intense when you have got nothing else to do…
But yeah, that’s why it is risky. Owing someone in there, even for something small, can turn into a fight in seconds. That’s what makes it so dangerous, gambling keeps people entertained for a bit, but it also carries the chance of serious trouble. It shows that no matter where you are, people will always find a way to gamble..