However, as casinos and bookmakers are businesses which are legitimately trying to make money, more often than not, you will find yourself losing more and more money which can evidently have serious financial consequences. The difference between recreational gambling and gambling out of necessity arises when you feel you have to keep playing, or that you need to keep winning which ultimately results in losing money gambling. Gambling addictions can arise as a result of playing casino games or betting on sports on a regular basis.