Keeping your gambling habit a secret.

[reagansimms]

Without a doubt this still happens and this means people need to be very careful about the information they allow to be spread about themselves, as there are many regions around the world where gambling is still considered to be an undesirable hobby and many people are not going to be subtle about their disapproval towards it.

However thanks to online gambling this is less and less of a problem, as now people can gamble while using their phones and as long as you keep quiet about it no one will realize what you are doing.

But that doesn't seem to be the case where I live. Most slot players telling people what they got, big wins, jackpots even their lose. There is no age limit, young and old, shared each other about their achievements. The most important thing in maintaining the secret of gambling activities is from the family. Because some of the family will definitely not be happy with this activity. Also from friends, who are gambling, because it will be annoying if they find out we got the jackpot. If they don't ask for anything, of course it doesn't matter, for those who are addicted, with the excuse of being "friends" there are people who don't hesitate to ask for the winnings. but he never help us when we are lose

It is not surprising that this phenomenon occurs somewhere, they share winning stories with people involved in slot games. There is a feeling of happiness after sharing a big win that has just been achieved to a friend and the opposite when they are losing. They have formed like a community who sit together and have fun while playing, there is no longer anything hidden between each other when a close relationship has been established.

Behind their solidarity when playing and sharing stories about when they win big or when they lose, they will keep their activities a secret from their respective families. This is not because they are afraid of their family, but want to maintain harmony between families who do not like gambling activities.

[Mr.right85]

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

It is as you’ve said in most cases with people and gamblers having to decide on what grounds they perceive the space and it’s mostly to the negative. Lots of negativity seems to be the norm for most, especially those who have a sense of self righteousness or have a high sense of moral standard.
This has made a lot of people yo be more reserve on there activities based on what society thinks but, is this overly what the case should be?
Does keeping it to yourself makes it right?
For the most, it’s simply a business of proving how well you know your game, the guts you’ve got to it and backing it in money. You don’t need no one’s permission for that, especially when your playing out of your own will and pocket.

But, should you feel your not doing it right or there is something obviously wrong about your practices and it ain’t affecting just yourself but a whole lot of other persons, you could as well have some resilience towards the practice.

[LUCKMCFLY]

For countries that have laws that made gambling legal, it has some speculative age bracket given to it before you can start gambling. It is believed that at that age, your kind of reasoning should be matured, because for any decision you take, it's believe your well informed.
People's opinions will only be secondary. As a gambler, I'm conscious of myself, I discuss my gambling activities to my cycle of friends and I don't see anyone admonishing me, because I play responsible.

That means you are a responsible gambler, so no one admonishes you. But for those who often gamble, many lose self-control and are not responsible, especially for those who have won, they will continue gambling. Although some people can stop gambling after winning, the number is not many.

Besides that, you don't hide your gambling activities from your friends so that they can still monitor your gambling and see that you are still okay. If you start to lose control, they will immediately help you and ask you to leave the casino and do other things to reduce tension.

That's if you have good friend, but I do like your idea because it can reveal the fake friends if you have one, because many friends will wait for you to struggle with gambling and they will start shaming you behind your back, calling you a notorious gambler who has no future, I still think it's better to hide such things from friends especially.

Waiting for them to wake you up when you are in the hypnotized state of gambling is not safe either, because they might not be able to help, I'm not talking about the bad friends here.

It's better to learn how to control your gambling habit, this is the way, you are the only one that can set yourself up for gambling, and also save yourself from troubles like getting addicted.

That's a great idea, and I think you can do many things , what Happens is that a group of friends like that is very valuable, and that's a very good thing, in addition to doing things like that , it's good, even if it's online and with coasinso Let it be physical, because a person who normally starts playing and does not control himself, well, things may get out of control and there they are, not bad, but of course this only affects the same person who is in risk of addiction right? Because even a person who controls himself well, that person who before entering a casino knows that he has to control himself, who has a balance willing to lose is so different , because a person with that control because he is not afraid of losing, because he knows that if he loses the money he deposited, nothing happens, because that was what it was for, that is what I call having maturity in each casino game, and in each game played , obviously the sense of responsibility Increases Significantly.

So a group of friends can be given that way, but we cannot trust each other completely or because when things are trying to do other things , such as , for example , a friend who is addicted should have his time spent in a casino cut short, so In that case it would be good for the group of friends to let him play but so that little by little he moves away from the casino , it is a way that can be done , Plus it is something innovative, this is something that serves as an example so that he can lift it up. to people at risk of addiction and those who are in that Range of addiction , for this reason I think they can do many things with this system, now when we think about all the strategists to get people out of their gambling addiction, I think that one like this could be evaluated so that it can be applied in many cases, perhaps this is a way out, and it involves many, so just as the problem sometimes gets out of control because it involves many people who could get hurt, it must involve many to help the person get ahead of this Problem.

[Hirose UK]

        -   Does a person entering casino gambling online need to be mature here? What is your definition of a mature gambler? We know that in this day and age, it is inevitable that some minors get into gambling. And even most people of this age are young people who gamble via gambling apps that can be downloaded on their mobile devices.

I agree that not all gamblers are adults and basically there are a lot of underage children who have fallen into this mortal gambling activity and almost 30% of gamblers are teenagers who are almost adults.
But when people who are adults enter into gambling they can be more responsible in acting including hiding the gambling activities they do because they will be embarrassed if other people know about the gambling activities they do which is different from those who are still teenagers a high sense of pride can deliberately show the gambling activities that are carried out especially when you get a big win.
Things like this can trigger unwanted actions such as extortion or even being considered bad by the surrounding environment if you live in a social environment where gambling is prohibited there.

I am pretty sure that these young people who are still studying are gambling through online apps that their parents don't know about because they know their parents will be angry. And for adults, it's the others they keep secret from their wives or girlfriends. That's what is happening in reality today.

Are afraid of being caught because they have gambled and used their pocket money to bet but to their friends of the same age or school colleagues they can show what they are doing.
Actually that is their own right but it is a shame for those who pride themselves on being gamblers.

[Pierre 2]

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

It is as you’ve said in most cases with people and gamblers having to decide on what grounds they perceive the space and it’s mostly to the negative. Lots of negativity seems to be the norm for most, especially those who have a sense of self righteousness or have a high sense of moral standard.
This has made a lot of people yo be more reserve on there activities based on what society thinks but, is this overly what the case should be?
Does keeping it to yourself makes it right?
For the most, it’s simply a business of proving how well you know your game, the guts you’ve got to it and backing it in money. You don’t need no one’s permission for that, especially when your playing out of your own will and pocket.

But, should you feel your not doing it right or there is something obviously wrong about your practices and it ain’t affecting just yourself but a whole lot of other persons, you could as well have some resilience towards the practice.

Sometimes you have no options other than hiding it from close friends and relatives. Of course if you make money through gambling you know how it works and its no issue at all. But in some conservative communities business involving money is always counted dangerous so you better do hard labor. (literally my people are like that, not only gambling, they also dislike setting up business because it involves a risk). But as you guys both said, we should be better proud of our gambling habits. There's nothing shameful in it.

[adzino]

We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family  know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Doesn't matter what others think. They can't enforce their believes and preferences on you. If they think gambling is evil and a sin, then as long as they aren't gambling, it is fine. But they shouldn't judge others. If they know you well, they know that you aren't harming anyone by gambling and it shouldn't affect them. And anyways, it shouldn't matter what others say. But if you are keeping it a secret because you know what you are doing is wrong (addiction, stealing, wasting others money), then yes, it time for you to stop gambling and talk to your closed ones about your secret gambling issues.

[borovichok]

Sometimes you have no options other than hiding it from close friends and relatives. Of course if you make money through gambling you know how it works and its no issue at all. But in some conservative communities business involving money is always counted dangerous so you better do hard labor. (literally my people are like that, not only gambling, they also dislike setting up business because it involves a risk). But as you guys both said, we should be better proud of our gambling habits. There's nothing shameful in it.

We are grown-ups and able to take decision by ourselves, choosing either positive or negative actions. I'm not ashamed regarding what I engage in; possibly it's simply something I look forward having fun with in my spare time, rather than anything I depend on to make money. Gambling is dangerous, and most people avoid it, especially those who have no comprehension of what it is all about and are unfamiliar with the games being played. Making money from gambling is something I keep confidential because I don't want to tarnish my family's reputation.

[ethereumhunter]

We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family  know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Doesn't matter what others think. They can't enforce their believes and preferences on you. If they think gambling is evil and a sin, then as long as they aren't gambling, it is fine. But they shouldn't judge others. If they know you well, they know that you aren't harming anyone by gambling and it shouldn't affect them. And anyways, it shouldn't matter what others say. But if you are keeping it a secret because you know what you are doing is wrong (addiction, stealing, wasting others money), then yes, it time for you to stop gambling and talk to your closed ones about your secret gambling issues.

It has become a common thing in a society where they easily judge other people, especially those who gamble too often. And if the gamblers do not harm other people in the sense that the gamblers do not borrow from other people and only use their own money to gamble, it is up to them what they want to use their money for. So other people can't just say or judge them as they please. And if these gamblers keep their gambling a secret because they are afraid of bad judgment from people, they can do it because gambling is each person's right. But when gamblers ask for help because they are addicted to gambling, the people around them must help to cure their gambling addiction.

[Docnaster]

Sometimes you have no options other than hiding it from close friends and relatives. Of course if you make money through gambling you know how it works and its no issue at all. But in some conservative communities business involving money is always counted dangerous so you better do hard labor. (literally my people are like that, not only gambling, they also dislike setting up business because it involves a risk). But as you guys both said, we should be better proud of our gambling habits. There's nothing shameful in it.

We are grown-ups and able to take decision by ourselves, choosing either positive or negative actions. I'm not ashamed regarding what I engage in; possibly it's simply something I look forward having fun with in my spare time, rather than anything I depend on to make money. Gambling is dangerous, and most people avoid it, especially those who have no comprehension of what it is all about and are unfamiliar with the games being played. Making money from gambling is something I keep confidential because I don't want to tarnish my family's reputation.

When it comes to some vital decisions about someone's personal life, there are some decisions that at first seems to be the best option but which they later regret taking such decision later on and that's always when the disadvantage of such decision happens to be more effective than the advantage of such decision.
There's nothing wrong with keeping one's gambling habit a secret if the concerned person can manage his emotions whenever they win or lose but when it comes to people who are majorly controlled by their emotions, it's better to open up to some friends the said person can confide in so that these close friends or relatives can keep the person in check and know when to come and help especially when the person loses huge amount of money in gambling.

[Huppercase]

Although not all people get mature at the same time, the government just decides on the age of a person depending on research where the person can have a full grasp of what is offered in front of him,  Those who are considered immature 17 years old and below may have a problem of understanding several changes that appear in his actions and decisions. So in a country where gambling is legal, I do not think that there is a need to hide their gambling activity.  But of course, in  a place where people are biased towards gambling, it is best to keep the gambling habit a secret since some countries might implement heavy penalties when caught or exposed to gambling.

Maybe because some part of the world where people come, they are been sensitive of what they say and what they do due to the influence and that's why they are been careful of how they to expose their gambling is to other people but from my place where gambling is seeing as a secondary husle and make money, nobody give a damn about what you think of gambling, you don't need to accept them because they gamble because that's probably what some of them do to make a living, that's what some dude us bought their first car and even build their first house and they are still making from it, that's what they do for a living and they are happy doing it legally.

I don't really think there is a problem about that, the government legalized it and it's allow, we have there ads everywhere on posters and in televisions, I'm not sure if really there is any part of entertainment industry in this country that gambling adds have not touch. They have influence betting everywhere and they are making cool money from people whole the government generate more revenue for their pockets.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

[TopTort777]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

But please than dont mix privacy and secrets. Because people for some reason hide that they gamble, yet they put their whole life on public in social media. Starting from their addresses, names to intimate moment of their life. Yet they will hide that they have lost a hundred bucks in casino, or will erase all their browsing history every time they turn of PC.

I will understand, if a person won millions and will try to hide that from strangers as an act of sort of a defence of his life. I will understand if he will hide that info from family (even though I dont support such rotten and greedy move). But I cant understand if person hides if he makes deposits to casino and gamble from time to time.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

Quite agree with you, sharing of personal information in some extent or degree is totally unnecessary, most especially online  with people we don't even know, this is one of the reasons I always advice gamblers who are fond of registering and playing on multiple casinos and also submitting their documents on those casinos for account verification, most especially new casino that can't be trusted not to sell their users private informations to third parties on the dark web .

In as much as playing gambling on multiple Casinos gives us the liberty of knowing which one pays better in terms of odds, we all should always apply caution when it has to do with passing kyc verification.

[Vaculin]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

Quite agree with you, sharing of personal information in some extent or degree is totally unnecessary, most especially online  with people we don't even know, this is one of the reasons I always advice gamblers who are fond of registering and playing on multiple casinos and also submitting their documents on those casinos for account verification, most especially new casino that can't be trusted not to sell their users private informations to third parties on the dark web .

In as much as playing gambling on multiple Casinos gives us the liberty of knowing which one pays better in terms of odds, we all should always apply caution when it has to do with passing kyc verification.

Anything can happen and as the world become more and more modern, we should also keep up with the pace so that we can protect ourselves from any malicious activities that could probably ruin our lives. Remember that every move has its own consequences, that is why we should be aware before making the next step and it is our responsibilities to know more about it so that we can weigh our choices correctly.

[Wakate]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

Privacy is the only thing that can safe us and differentiate us from the rest since exposing whom we are does not really make sense. Some times when we go out and come in, people around may keep asking what we do and how we make our money. It is better we keep it private to ourselves rather than trying to force it out and make people to see us like we don't make a good activity as a gambler. Since gambling can be very addictive, we need to make sure that our gambling activities do not affect people around our especially the young ones that may not understand the consequences.

[bittraffic]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

Quite agree with you, sharing of personal information in some extent or degree is totally unnecessary, most especially online  with people we don't even know, this is one of the reasons I always advice gamblers who are fond of registering and playing on multiple casinos and also submitting their documents on those casinos for account verification, most especially new casino that can't be trusted not to sell their users private informations to third parties on the dark web .

In as much as playing gambling on multiple Casinos gives us the liberty of knowing which one pays better in terms of odds, we all should always apply caution when it has to do with passing kyc verification.

Anything can happen and as the world become more and more modern, we should also keep up with the pace so that we can protect ourselves from any malicious activities that could probably ruin our lives. Remember that every move has its own consequences, that is why we should be aware before making the next step and it is our responsibilities to know more about it so that we can weigh our choices correctly.

And one consequence that I have experienced before was a person somehow knew I was betting. He actually took a loan from me which I declined. And he reasoned I had money to bet online but would not loan him an amount. This is a person known as a junkie in the neighborhood. Going after to collect the amount with interest from him will make the people around us suspect we sniff together.

Things be left unsaid to no one at all because, after all, it's now possible to keep[ it secret with online betting.

[rahmad2nd]

It has become a common thing in a society where they easily judge other people, especially those who gamble too often. And if the gamblers do not harm other people in the sense that the gamblers do not borrow from other people and only use their own money to gamble, it is up to them what they want to use their money for. So other people can't just say or judge them as they please. And if these gamblers keep their gambling a secret because they are afraid of bad judgment from people, they can do it because gambling is each person's right. But when gamblers ask for help because they are addicted to gambling, the people around them must help to cure their gambling addiction.

From ancient times until now, gambling has been a scourge that has negative values, especially for people who are closely related to the beliefs they believe in. So it would be very natural if there were negative views among the wider community. gambling will be bad, if someone has bad thoughts. On the contrary, gambling can be entertainment if a person knows how to treat it. It can be in the form of entertainment, to relieve stress after work activities, it can also be used as relaxation, it all depends on how a person assesses gambling as he believes. nothing is wrong, and nothing is right. everyone is free to have an opinion.

For us, the most important thing is to be fully aware of the risks. Just imagine, this hobby can be said to be quite expensive, because we have to spend money to play it. from this entertainment, there are consequences, if we are lucky, we win. and a small risk, we will lose, a bad risk, we become addicted. and these problems, can impact the people around us. So it's natural, if there are negative views from non-gamblers. but it all comes back to us, after all we are free to do what we like, including gambling. It's just that, there is no such thing as absolute freedom. which means, we as gamblers need regulations that limit our gambling. Regarding keeping gambling a secret from other people, isn't this a normal thing regardless of the reasons behind it all. after all, one has the right to do so.

[Fredomago]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Some people just like their privacy. In this era in which we live in, everyone wants to share every detail of their lives. This has cost some of them their jobs, career, fortune, and even their lives because they were seeking validation.

Too much sharing is totally unnecessary. Unless you are held at gun point to disclose whether you gamble or not please do not talk about. Keep whatever you are doing to yourself. The only time you should talk about it is when you start to struggle with doing the things you normally used to do as a result of your gambling habits.

Privacy is the only thing that can safe us and differentiate us from the rest since exposing whom we are does not really make sense. Some times when we go out and come in, people around may keep asking what we do and how we make our money. It is better we keep it private to ourselves rather than trying to force it out and make people to see us like we don't make a good activity as a gambler. Since gambling can be very addictive, we need to make sure that our gambling activities do not affect people around our especially the young ones that may not understand the consequences.

In that side, it's true that it is better to keep things in secret as there are people around you who won't be able to understand things and possible the influence may affect them once they also try to work on it on their own, gambling as we all know, it's something that can lead you to addiction, imagine if you will be so open with that activities and those young age who also in your surrounding will follow you thinking that they can also do the same.

It's your responsibility to well-guided those young minds, else, when they suffer you will also be affected.

[Gheka]

Sometimes you have no options other than hiding it from close friends and relatives. Of course if you make money through gambling you know how it works and its no issue at all. But in some conservative communities business involving money is always counted dangerous so you better do hard labor. (literally my people are like that, not only gambling, they also dislike setting up business because it involves a risk). But as you guys both said, we should be better proud of our gambling habits. There's nothing shameful in it.

We are grown-ups and able to take decision by ourselves, choosing either positive or negative actions. I'm not ashamed regarding what I engage in; possibly it's simply something I look forward having fun with in my spare time, rather than anything I depend on to make money. Gambling is dangerous, and most people avoid it, especially those who have no comprehension of what it is all about and are unfamiliar with the games being played. Making money from gambling is something I keep confidential because I don't want to tarnish my family's reputation.

Adulthood allows us to make more personal and private decisions than ever before because at that time, dependence on family no longer exists so much and the law is more clearly present for this age group. Of course gambling is also allowed, but society always has too many people who criticize and judge, although it's not so important that we don't care what others think of us, as you said, the family is also under some pressure, so stories like this should stay deep in the mind, a secret that doesn't need to be revealed

[ChuckBuck]

It has become a common thing in a society where they easily judge other people, especially those who gamble too often. And if the gamblers do not harm other people in the sense that the gamblers do not borrow from other people and only use their own money to gamble, it is up to them what they want to use their money for. So other people can't just say or judge them as they please. And if these gamblers keep their gambling a secret because they are afraid of bad judgment from people, they can do it because gambling is each person's right. But when gamblers ask for help because they are addicted to gambling, the people around them must help to cure their gambling addiction.

From ancient times until now, gambling has been a scourge that has negative values, especially for people who are closely related to the beliefs they believe in. So it would be very natural if there were negative views among the wider community. gambling will be bad, if someone has bad thoughts. On the contrary, gambling can be entertainment if a person knows how to treat it. It can be in the form of entertainment, to relieve stress after work activities, it can also be used as relaxation, it all depends on how a person assesses gambling as he believes. nothing is wrong, and nothing is right. everyone is free to have an opinion.

For us, the most important thing is to be fully aware of the risks. Just imagine, this hobby can be said to be quite expensive, because we have to spend money to play it. from this entertainment, there are consequences, if we are lucky, we win. and a small risk, we will lose, a bad risk, we become addicted. and these problems, can impact the people around us. So it's natural, if there are negative views from non-gamblers. but it all comes back to us, after all we are free to do what we like, including gambling. It's just that, there is no such thing as absolute freedom. which means, we as gamblers need regulations that limit our gambling. Regarding keeping gambling a secret from other people, isn't this a normal thing regardless of the reasons behind it all. after all, one has the right to do so.

I agree with everything you said. Actually, everything has pros and cons, not just gaming. It's been too dramatic to say that gaming is a "scourge." People who preach that gambling is bad usually also have bad habits. Self-control and understanding are what matter, as you correctly said. The issue is not the game itself, but the way you play it. That person, not the game, is responsible if they lose all their money playing. It's about being in charge. And about keeping it a secret? Let's be honest. Don't we all have secrets? Whether it's gambling or something else, it's personal