Sports betting has become popular among Kenyans. What remains unclear is what happens inside the gambler's brain whenever she or he places a bet. According to bbc.com, gambling is addictive. There are many persons who have developed suicidal thoughts because of losing bets over years.
For instance, one Wendy Bendel's partner committed suicide after struggling with a 20-year gambling addiction. In a confession that was written on her behalf, she noted that high-stakes, high-frequency fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are among the things that frustrated her deceased husband. Addiction can be defined as a psychological phenomenon which entails compulsive and obsessive behavior.
Many Kenyans have jumped unto the bandwagon of gambling with some making money while others regretting the move. For instance on Abisai Samuel who bagged cool Sh.221 after predicting 17 correct matches last year.
On the other side, many Kenyans have lost their wealth because of the addiction. These Kenyans have been staking highly on sport’s betting but the outcome has not been favorable. The introduction of a bill to tax betting companies unearthed the woes faced by Kenyans who have lost their fortune because of the football and other forms of gambling.