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This is how the "International Classification of Diseases" ICD 10 describes Pathological Gambling:

"A disorder characterized by a preoccupation with gambling and the excitement that gambling with increasing risk provides. Pathological gamblers are unable to cut back on their gambling, despite the fact that it may lead them to lie, steal, or lose a significant relationship, job, or educational opportunity.

Many people enjoy gambling, whether its betting on a horse or playing poker on the internet. Most people who gamble dont have a problem, but some lose control of their gambling. Signs of problem gambling include

Source: icd10data.com

If you think you or someone close to you may have a problem with gambling, you can find more information, self-tests and free advice and support on these websites: