Ada Lovelace became involved in horse racing and gambling, seeking to develop a mathematical system to predict winning bets. She formed a syndicate with associates and borrowed heavily to finance their ventures.

Ada's gambling ventures proved unsuccessful, and she accumulated significant debts. She attempted to conceal her financial troubles from her husband, leading to further complications.

Ada's financial difficulties contributed to stress and anxiety in her final years, potentially exacerbating her health problems. The debts remained unresolved at the time of her death.