To adequately discuss the problem we must first answer two simple questions: What is gambling as a whole? Gambling is generally defined as the voluntary risking of a sum of money called a stake, wager, or wager on the outcome of a game or other event. Particularly in poker, the gambler bets his money on his own skill or luck in the game (Herman). And what is problem gambling? Gambling addiction is a gambling behavior transformed from a fun pastime into an addiction that causes serious disruptions in your life: psychological, physical and social. The condition is also known as “pathological” or “compulsive” gambling. It is characterized by a growing concern for the game, the desire, the need to bet more and more money on it, the chasing of losses, the inability to stop, the absolute loss of control, the contempt for serious and negative consequences (NPC ). Unfortunately, it is a serious problem in the present, but easily overlooked in our society. In fact, according to National Council statistics, over 3 million adults and 35 million adolescents are addicted to gambling. Addiction can also easily become a problem that affects not only the person, but also their family and friends. For some people, gambling can become an addiction as serious as drugs, tobacco or alcohol (gambling addiction). Once you start, it is very difficult to stop: however, the solutions to the problem are there, no matter how deep you are inside yourself: fix with the addition of having a problem, very similar to drug addiction, ask for help from a specialist, and all around change your lifestyle for a better future with responsible gambling. There are multiple causes of gambling addiction, and the first of these is when a person feels that they are in financial ruin... middle of paper... causes -and-effects/>"Gamblers Aonymous Fellowship." No gambling addiction. Np, nd Web. May 13, 2014. http://nogamblingaddiction.com/gamblers-anonymous.htm"Gambling Addiction." Children's health. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014. http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/gambling.html Gambling Addiction and Gambling Problems." Help Guide. Np, nd Web. . 28 April 2014. http://www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.phpHerman, Robert D. Americana Encyclopedia 12. Np: np, nd Print.NPC Gambling, nd Web 28 April 2014. pages/index.cfm?pageid=1> Shaheen, Kareem. “The Dark Side of Gambling.” Daily Star [Beirut] 13 September 2013: n. "Statistics on Gambling Addiction in the United States". 2014. .