Playing video games, alongside social media and streaming services, has become one of the most widespread and popular forms of entertainment in recent times. Since their inception at the end of the last century until the past few years, video games have made significant advancements both in technological aspects, such as structural characteristics, and in the possibilities they offer to players. These possibilities are primarily reflected in graphical quality, open worlds, connectivity with other players (multiplayer), and the use of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technology. Video games, especially the increasingly popular online gaming, now connect players from various age groups. What is particularly interesting in recent times is the growing number of female gamers (Lopez-Fernandez et al., 2019). It is important to emphasize that the population that enjoys video games is diverse; however, younger individuals (children and adolescents) are often the most prominent enthusiasts. Nonetheless, besides young players, there is also a growing number of adult gamers, and to some extent, even older generations (Quandt et al., 2009). With the rapid development of technology, video games are becoming increasingly sophisticated, offering players new emotional experiences that are highly stimulating. In addition to detailed interactive stories, worlds/dimensions, challenges in the form of tasks, or the ability to collaborate in an online environment with other players, certain types of video games have a high addictive potential due to the introduction of new monetization systems, microtransactions, loot boxes, and similar features. Over the past decade, especially in online video games, which are often free-to-play, there has been a rise in gambling-like elements. Accordingly, research on this topic confirms that the underlying mechanisms and changes in the brain's reward system are the same for developed psychosocial problems associated with gambling and video gaming (Bae et al., 2017). On the other hand, playing video games and gambling are activities that, in themselves, have different goals and principles, but despite this, there are certain similarities and significant overlaps between them that can be very important. Some of the significant overlaps include the use of excitement elements, reward elements, and the addictive potential of the games, which can negatively impact the development of addiction in individuals. All of this can lead to the development of problematic behavioral patterns in players, especially among children and young people. Given that there are still not many comprehensive literature reviews on this topic, the aim of this thesis is to explore the connection between video gaming and gambling, emphasizing their shared elements and characteristics. Besides the technical aspect, an overview of the underlying mechanisms related to the bio-psycho-social functioning of an individual is also presented. The review determines in which aspects these two activities overlap, in which they differ, and what impact they have on player behavior. At the end of the thesis, a critical reflection on this issue is offered, along with suggestions for possible interventions in the context of different actions.