Gambling is an activity where one puts something of value at risk on an event that is determined by chance. It can be done through a variety of activities such as lottery tickets, cards, dice, slots machines, bingo, instant scratch-tickets and horse racing. People gamble for many reasons – to win money, socialise with friends, escape worries or stress and for entertainment. However, some people can become addicted to gambling and this can have a negative impact on their lives.
It is estimated that more than half of the United States population have placed a bet at some point in their life.