I still gamble online via my VPN as I have an interest in a few greyhounds and a race horse in Australia but I learnt very early not to bet beyond my means. I don't see a problem with casinos as long as they are properly administered and are corruption free. The Thai lottery has destroyed many irresponsible people. My daughter in law is a prime case she works her arse off at her large restaurant and has nothing. She still outlays 50 grand per month on tickets for little or no result. Of course she owes all the people around where she works and has no intentions of paying them back, She also owes me 3 years rent for my town house, even though I gave her 50% discount. So I threw her out but I'll never see the money that's owing.