GamFin Blog

Is gambling a sustainable source of side income? This deep dive into financial realities contrasts the unpredictable nature of chance, the house edge, and negative expected value of gambling with the value exchange, effort, and controllable income of legitimate side hustles, concluding that gambling is entertainment, not employment.

Over the course of about four months of playing roulette, I made a bunch of money, lost it, and then burned through the bulk of my savings while fighting a roulette addiction. It was one of the most stressful moments of my life, but I am extremely grateful it happened. Why? Because through that nightmare, I learned a lot about myself, resilience, and why I needed a healthy relationship with money.

Protect your finances and emotional health when a loved one has a gambling problem. Learn to set boundaries, spot red flags, and find essential support resources like Gam-Anon and the NCPG National Helpline.