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I lost $2500 this past Sunday, on the Eagles game.
It's very reasonable/ordinary for people to lose $13k over the duration of time. I don't think your stepfather has a problem. I mean, we all lose. I know this, yet I still choose to gamble. For most, it's an itch that needs to be scratched ever few weeks. Plus the thrill of winning overrides/supercedes all past losses*.
*This only applies in moderation. If you lose your house, your kids, your wife - etc, to gambling, you've a huge fucking problem. But if you're financially stable? Dropping a thousand here and there is not very significant. Anyone who says it is a big deal, is 'financially biased'. Meaning - they don't have that disposable six-seven figure cushion, whereas losing a G or two is justifable. But to those with money? It's a small cost for priceless entertainment/excitement.
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