A growing number of South Asian women are falling into debt cycles caused by online gambling addiction. Platforms designed with colorful game interfaces attract users through small, low-risk bets, but these often spiral into long-term losses.
Many women, especially homemakers and low-income earners, borrow from family, friends, or even microfinance institutions to recover losses. Social stigma prevents them from seeking help.
Mental health professionals call this a silent epidemic. Few treatment centers exist that address gambling addiction in women. Experts are urging governments to fund awareness programs and safe rehabilitation spaces tailored for female users.
English