personally i havent lost that much when gambling because i tend to make sure that i know when to stop. gamblisg is fun definitely specially when you start winning however i make sure that i dont take it too far. now when someone gets addicted and starts to gamble beyond what they have, there's a problem.
That's a good strategy also, and you have self-discipline. If all people have that attitude they i think more people will surely not going to get addicted in to it. And at the same time try also save money for the better in the future for your family and also for yourself.
Not put all money in gambling.