This is precisely what this article aims at – we will relate to our readers the stories of five people who had their lives ruined by gambling. This often causes us to forget that there are hundreds of gamblers, who unfortunately are not as lucky as the jackpot winners we hear about. It is those stories of immense success that revive the hopes of millions of ordinary people, leading them to believe they, too, can transform their lives by making a bet or two. One often hears stories about people who have succeeded in hitting it big, earning millions of dollars with a single lottery ticket or slot spin. Some gamble for entertainment or as a means to pass the time, while others are in a dire need of money and hope to claim a life-changing jackpot that would improve their financial situation for life.

Gambling is a favorite pastime of millions of people from different nationalities and this industry shows no sign of slowing down – gambling venues in Las Vegas alone reportedly generated $25.2 billion revenue for the fiscal 2016.

Roulette machines ruined my life