Gambling is a game which leaves more losers and fewer winners. It is a game which will sure leave you as a loser one day or the other. It is an addiction which is hard to get rid of if once you start gambling. Once you start winning there is no stopping. The adrenaline pumping a player experiences when playing and the high feel he has when he wins makes him want to gamble over and over again. If you lose your control and cross the limitations you have set for yourself, there is a major risk that you will become addicted to it and lose your money in betting to an extent that you may be bankrupt.     

It becomes an addiction when you loose all your self control and keep on playing even when you are constantly losing the games. The gambling gets the better of you and you have no control left over your impulsiveness.  

Addiction to gambling is considered a social evil not only because the player is left with no desire for anything but gambling but also creates financial as well as emotional problems for him/her. It can lead to neglect of work and relationships and to depressions and anxiety. This leads to a gambler's losing his/her family, friends and even job eventually. This ends up in a destitute state of a player. 

There are various forums which are there to help you if you think you are getting into a love too strong for gambling. There are churches which help you get over it. It is not easy to overcome this addiction as the gambler is in a bad state and feels alone with nothing to look forward to. The first step to get over it is to stop gambling forthwith. Keep a few things in mind if you want to avoid getting addicted to it. If you are taking it as a game and are ready to lose, you will never get into a vicious circle of losing money over and over again. Make sure you have set yourself limits and are not crossing them whether you are losing or winning. You should have some morals and code of ethics which you should never let yourself forget. Remember that gambling has no way out of frustration and depression. If you think so, then you are wrong as it will lead to an even worse situation.