Gambling could end up being a crime. In 2007, there were 12,200 arrests that involved gambling. It is a little difficult to think of ways how gambling is a crime because gambling is just a game. But, there are ways of it being a crime if you aren't careful.
If you are a serious gambler and have a problem, then you are more likely to commit crimes involving gambling. The crimes that can be commited are crimes like embezzlement or writing bad checks to get money.
According to an Australian study, about 36 percent of gambles in treatment programs had committed crimes that contributed to their gambling addiction. Crimes such as substance abuse (drugs, alocohol, etc.) can also be related to crimes involving gambling. This must be because of the environment you are exposed to at casinos.
Besides being immoral, gambling can also illegal. So, be careful!
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