Personally, I have never engaged in gambling before, but I know of a chronic gambler within my neighborhood, and from what I know about him, I can share what I think of chronic gamblers, as this prompt requested. SourceUnlike the Ponzi scheme, where some groups of people team up to deceive investors with money doubling, gambling is more like a transparent activity because you will be aware that you can win or lose in the game. It's a matter of you and your instincts in taking the risks involved. In fact, some places legalize gambling. The likes of sports betting are very common in my country, and a lot of young guys get involved in it, playing it consistently like their full-time job.