ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Gambling

Gambling is like playing a game where you can win or lose money. In some games, you have to guess what will happen next or which number will come up, and if you guess right, you might get more money than you started with. But if you guess wrong, you might lose it all.

There are many different kinds of gambling games, like slot machines, card games, and sports betting. Some people play for fun, but others can get really addicted to gambling and end up losing a lot of money, which can be very dangerous.

It's important to remember that gambling should only be done for fun, and you should never gamble more money than you can afford to lose. And if you ever feel like you might be addicted to gambling or you're having trouble controlling how much you gamble, it's important to talk to a grown-up or a professional for help.