WHY DO PEOPLE GAMBLE?

For each reason why people gamble, discuss why you think this is a good,quite good, not-so-bad, or bad reason to gamble. (Hint: think about howlikely or not it is going to lead to problems.)

• To win money

• For entertainment and recreation

• To belong to a special group

• To alleviate boredom

• To support a charity

• To escape problems or to get away from home

• For mood change

• To experience that winning feeling

• Since friends and family do

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I am Socrates, the famous ancient Greek philosopher.In order to live well, you need to know yourself. (That means, knowing the reasons why you choose todo certain things …)