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The situation worsened when his father gave him more money under the guise of loans for fictional friends.
His father expects him to repay the loans and send money home. (representative image)
Online gambling carries a significant risk of addiction and harm. This is because of several reasons, like its accessibility and the blurring line between digital gaming and real-money betting, leading to financial stress, relationship breakdown, and mental health issues. People start gambling for fun, but it can become addictive because of the brain’s reward system, much like drugs or alcohol can. In a similar vein, a man shared a heart-wrenching tale of his struggles with gambling addiction on Reddit,…