I have a legit gambling problem.
I spent 6 weeks in the USA recently, and came home broke, I've been working 30 hours a week since September 2010, and literally had nothing to show for it, other then a bunch of product, a gut, and a great 6 week holiday in the USA. I started 2015 when about $500 in my savings account.
As of today I currently have $21,000 in my savings account. All through putting on insane (not even my money, I have a credit card which has a limit of $11,700 which I use as a cash advance) bets, mainly sport. NHL/NBA. I get a great rush from doing it, and it's been highly addictive. The last week or so I've gone a couple of days with out betting or only putting on small $10-$20 bets, but there are moments where I've been tempted to put on some serious money on what I think is a sure win (and trust me, nothing is ever a sure win)
a 24 year old, living rent free with no real expenses, and disposable income can be quite dangerous. I don't really keep it a secret, either, I openly admit to friends that I have a problem. When I win, I'll gloat and tell my friends and show them a screen shot. The last few weeks, I've seen 2 of my friends starting to bet, not big money, just small money, but I don't want to be that type of negative influence, so I tell them not to do what I do, and they appear to have fun with it.