What in the World is Gambling?

This book examines a very important issue in society today, gambling. But what is gambling? The book's opening chapter defines it as an interest that requires one to take risks for an activity or event with an uncertain outcome, often involving the input of something with material value in the hope of achieving additional gains. It also uncovers the different types of gambling which include casinos, electronic, and sports betting. The subsequent chapters explore the history of gambling in different religions illustrating interesting details that give a broader understanding of the topic. Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction as a social vice impacting lives, psychological and biological mechanisms of gambling addiction are also addressed in detail in this publication. To find solutions to gambling addiction, this book further looks at the environmental factors that increase the risk of gambling addiction, including stress, mental health disorders, personality traits, and diagnosis for gambling and available treatment as a solution. This book is a wealth of knowledge about gambling useful and of great help in understanding it, the dangers, and accessible solutions to what we have come to know and accept as profitable games of fun. So take time to enjoy reading this exciting book.