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The Economic and Social Impact of Gambling

Gambling is an activity that involves wagering money or something of value on a chance event. It can be played with friends, on scratchcards or fruit machines, or even online. If you win, you get the money you have staked, but if you lose, you lose all the money you bet.

It’s important to understand that gambling is not a healthy activity. It is addictive and can lead to serious financial problems if you become addicted. The best thing to do is to seek help and treatment if you or someone close to you has a problem with gambling.