The definition of the word “gamble” is “take risky action in the hope of a desired result”. Gambling is wishful thinking, expectation, hope and a lot of luck. Addictive gamblers only remember their wins and will do anything to get back that feeling of euphoria just like a drug addict craves his fix. The odds are always stacked against a gambler, the more they lose, the more panicky they feel and gamble more to re-coup their losses. All common sense and rationale disappear as they become more and more obsessed, stakes become higher and higher as the desperation to win becomes overwhelming.