Who becomes a Gambling Addict?

Who becomes a Gambling Addict?

The transition from playing games of chance as a leisure activity to becoming a gambling addict is insidious. Anybody can become addicted, though men tend to become addicts more than women. It is estimated that there are 14`700 people addicted to gambling in Switzerland. There are 177`500 people whose gambling behaviour is problematic.

A person’s gambling behaviour is considered problematic, if one of the characteristics from the list "What is Gambling Addiction?" applies to him / her.