Never gamble under the influence of alcohol because alcohol and gambling do not mix very well in decision making. No one should feel unhappy after playing. When gambling, a person should make sure that their life consists of other activities and hobbies so that gambling does not take over their life. I have personally seen people dedicate most of their free time to gambling and it is not the best way to live. It takes up a lot of their time when they could be off doing something more productive. I've seen friends lose money they need for more important things in the future, only to try to get more