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For centuries now, gambling has stirred the hearts of many. Lottery tickets, casinos, horse races and even betting on simple games seem to make life more interesting for people. The spirit of gambling however is not the same for all. Why do some people lose their life to gambling? How is it that some people remain unaffected even when they lose money? What is so enticing about gambling?

Perspective defines a winner and a loser in gambling. It is unwise to gamble to earn easy money. Winning a bet is most often a result of sheer luck and it makes no sense to empty your coffers when there is no guarantee whether you will get your money back. Cards and dice games however involve a winning spirit because you exercise more control over your money. There is a definite chance of winning a game and the money you get at the end of it is more of a reward. Competitiveness is one thing that seems to be inborn in most people and gambling just reflects that fiery spirit. This is where sense and desire meet and decide whether a man wins or loses. Horse racing is a great example.

The prudent man would stop when he has won once and leave no room for greed. On the other hand, the show off would gamble over and over again until his luck runs out – only to lose everything he had just won and fall into further debt.

Gambling is for the man who rules his money and not for the man who is ruled by his money.