I think gambling is a problem of people regardless of sex. We only think that most problematic gamblers are men because they are often the ones being picked on random studies, or used as examples when it comes to the effects of gambling addiction, but the reality is that women are also engaged in such activities, and just not shown or portrayed in the same light or emphasis compared to men.
Just visit gambling houses when you have the time, and you will be surprised that there are a lot of women playing on slot machines and bingo compared to men who prefers poker or card games.
I'd agree, whenever I travel I normally drop by to a casino (both legal and those underground) to somehow experience what it feels like on Gambling/playing abroad. I've seen a lot of women that are regulars on these places, and yeah, They tend to spend most of the time playing slot machines and bingo (most of them are quite Old, or moreover 50+ y/o) It's funny to see them in batch
Well, Gambling I think is not the problem hence the addiction itself. It's somehow the root, but if only one has the capacity of controlling and setting limits I guess gambling wouldn't be that bad.