Did James Bond actually enjoy gambling, or was he doing it purely for the pursuit of an espionage goal?

Did James Bond actually enjoy gambling, or was he doing it purely for the pursuit of an espionage goal?
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Both. He was put in a position to have to gamble because he gambled well.
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