This paper examines the patterns of gambling behavior in the student population from the perspective of directly involved participants. The first part of the paper outlines the objectives and purpose of the study, followed by a brief overview of the historical development of gambling games. Subsequently, the most relevant theoretical insights from influential sociologists are presented, and finally, some of the previous research on gambling games in Croatia is introduced. In the second part of the paper, the gambling habits of students actively participating in games of chance are empirically explored. This includes their motives, perceptions, and socio-cultural elements within the realm of gambling. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with the directly involved participants, specifically students from The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb. In other words, the study examines how participants interpret gambling games, why and how they engage in them, how they perceive the prevalence of gambling games in the context of modern Croatian society, and the influence of media on their gambling habits. Additionally, the study investigates the extent to which social pressure impacts participants' gambling habits. Furthermore, the study identifies the types of gambling games participants consume and the extent to which modern technology, such as online betting and gambling via smartphones and computers, influences their gambling habits. The paper presents the viewpoints and suggestions of participants regarding how society as a whole could reduce the number of gambling addicts and mitigate the general negative consequences of gambling games. As a conclusion, the study establishes that gambling games are highly prevalent in Croatian society and emphasizes the need to amend gambling regulations and introduce educational programs to raise awareness about the adverse effects of gambling games.