If I had a dollar for every time my wife wife frowned about my gambling...I'd have even more cash to bet with.

I call my online sports wagering a "hobby," yet my wife has deemed it a "vice."  English 101: The connotation of "vice" is about as good and pure as Paris Hilton.

Even though gender equality has improved since the peak of feminism, American culture is still largely patriarchal.  Hence the focus, media or otherwise, seems to always be on men and male activities.

When one thinks of vices such as alcohol and drugs, it is a safe bet the image conjured is male.  Likewise for gambling.  It is nearly impossible to picture a woman betting sports regularly at a Vegas casino or daily using an online sportsbook.

Gender aside, who doesn't have a vice?

If someone goes to church three or more times a week, isn't that a vice?

If someone must consume at least three Big Mac value meals a week, isn't that a vice?

If an average of $100 is spent every month on craft materials, isn't that a vice?

The word "vice" is typically associated with fruitless activities, but unless the online wagering is left to your cat or dog the long term result is more profitable than nearly any investment -- especially in today's economy.

So the next time your wife or significant other makes you look at freshly developed photos or consume her latest casserole creation, rest easy knowing that at least your vice may turn a profit.