Bad obsession: Online gambling addicts share stories of lost and pain

The Jakarta Post
 
Bad obsession: Online gambling addicts share stories of lost and pain
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Wulan Kusuma Wardhani (The Jakarta Post)

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Jakarta   ●   Wed, June 8 2022

While gambling is considered a fun hobby, for some people addiction can affect their health and well-being, and interfere with daily life. 

Tomos still remembers how he became hooked on online betting. It all began with sports gambling.

“I started out betting on soccer and basketball games as a university student. At that time, I only did it for fun,” the 29-year old who chose not to use his real name for fear of embarrassment, said. 

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