so it turns out i'm what they call a "gambling addict"

i went to the bookie today and he called me by my first name. and for good reason. i've been frequenting him quite a bit for placing my bets on just about anything: horse races, dog races, football, etc. i have even bet on some cricket matches going on in india (note: i have never even watched a game of cricket). so, yeah, i guess i officially have a "gambling addiction." but i'm not afraid or upset. oh no. gambling is just like any other hobby or pastime. in fact, it makes other pastimes more fun and brings fun to the boring or even traumatic things in life. here's some examples of how gambling can improve our everyday lives:
-watching the world cup: fun; watching the world cup when you bet on the first goal scorer: REALLY FUN
-going to the gym: not fun; betting with a gym buddy on whether my face will turn purple after 1 minute on the treadmill or two: REALLY FUN
-finding out your pet has cancer: kinda sad; betting with your friends on how soon they will die: more fun than before

ok, so anyway, i rest my case. and its not really an addiction. i could stop anytime....but what are the odds of that happening? 123,456,633 to 1.