Its not about addiction per se. Just because you gamble doesn't mean you will be controlled by it. I'll give you an example. On Saturday nights, my GFs like to go clubbing. I refuse to go because, entry fee is like $40, drinks are a minimum $50 a person. All up $100, I'll rather wait at the casino, go to the roulette table put down $100 on red/black. If I win I gain another $100, if I loss I walk away and enjoy the "cheap" beer there for $5 a pop. I also get to enjoy the "scenery " there of shaddy pple winning/lossing at the table and the escorts trying to get another client. Versus, queuing up at the club, in the cold dark rain, paying to get into the club, with the potential of pple stepping on you, spilling drinks, knocking you. Which do you think I'll enjoy more?