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We are turning into a nation of gamblers

With an increase in the number of lotteries and betting sites in the country, the number of gamblers has increased. This is also thanks to the swelling middle-class economy.

However, the illusion of easy money has led to reckless spending on gambling instead of on basic family needs. The problem comes when one wants to reclaim lost bets. People should have a limit and be wise spenders.

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