Sometimes a character develops this trait temporarily, usually in a sitcom. Perhaps more common in older works and literature, when people had to make their own entertainment and card games were a much more common social activity. At the more extreme end, the character is fully addicted and quite capable of ruining their own finances, lives and those of the people around them. In some cases, they may even be able to make a profit from their gambling. They spend the family's rent money, lose their job, or end up owing a lot of money to The Syndicate.Īt the less extreme end, the character will stick to small bets and simply enjoys the game. A character who likes a flutter, and whether it's on horse races, poker, or lottery, they do it to the extent where it becomes a bad habit or starts to cause problems.
