What should I do if I know someone who is addicted to gambling?

[Roman]

The right course of action if you know someone who suffers from a gambling issue is to encourage them to get help from a professional. It's possible that they themselves are unaware that they have a problem. Honesty takes the initiative at this point. A hostile tone won't help because they might be feeling guilt and remorse, so keep that in mind.
Search for a potential National Gambling Helpline according to the nation wherein you live.

 

[Hannman]

Firstly you can't help anybody that's addicted if the person is not accepting that he's an addict. You can't help someone that does not need help. We can only do little by trying to encourage people that at addicted that they can still live a better life.

 

[Julio88]

The right course of action if you know someone who suffers from a gambling issue is to encourage them to get help from a professional. It's possible that they themselves are unaware that they have a problem. Honesty takes the initiative at this point. A hostile tone won't help because they might be feeling guilt and remorse, so keep that in mind.
Search for a potential National Gambling Helpline according to the nation wherein you live.

It is ideal to first try and persuade them to engage in less gambling activities by showing them the demerits of compulsive gambling. This is more cost-effective than taking the victim to therapy, for example.