At work, it may mean playing the office pool, buying a raffle ticket, or dropping a few dollars into a video lottery terminal (VLT) over the lunch break. Gambling is a popular form of recreation in Alberta. However, you can say that you're concerned in a caring way.
It's awkward to bring up personal issues in the workplace-and money is a very sensitive subject.
If you think a co-worker has a gambling problem, you may feel uncomfortable saying something to them.