Topic: How can we help beginners not to get addicted - page 31. (Read 4088 times)

I agree. Like what others say, like segs education, there should be a gambling education as well. So, people will gain some insights about the potential pros and cons of gambling before engaging into it. Having knowledge before engaging is much better than engaging with something that you are unaware of and what are the potential risks are kinda risky.

My advices for beginners not to get gambling addiction starts from changing overall vision about gambling from money source to just another way of entertainment. Beginners should not try to earn with gambling. And it must be additional, alternative method to get entertained. Not main or only one. Second advice would be to lower expectation from gambling. From the start beginners should not focus on that every bet will be a win, with every bet they will win a lot, it is easy to win, they are exceptional and casinos always want to cheat or scam them.

You are right, many people may not realize the potential dangers of gambling when they start gambling, especially beginners, that's why understanding the risk, education, and awareness are key to reducing gambling addiction. Gambling companies should always prioritize responsible gambling, player's well-being and take proactive steps to address the issue of addiction.

Yes, that's right, the thing that makes them addicted to gambling is because they have the wrong mindset towards gambling, they think gambling is a means that can make money for sure, with that they will only think about winning, it's unlikely they will think about the risks losses such as defeat or loss of money at stake. When the gambling they do ends up losing, they don't stop there and they don't mind it, they will think about gambling again to chase their winnings.

As time goes by, maybe the occasional gambling will produce wins, but when that happens, greed will emerge and make them lose self-control and make gambling even more chaotic. Including when you win, maybe when you win at gambling, thoughts will arise that lead to bigger wins, and that's where greed will occur. But who would have thought that greed would bring profit, of course anything in excess is not good, including gambling.

Addicted gamblers damage the business of casinos as they give them a bad image, that being said I do not think we can do anything to reduce the number of people that get addicted, for what I read on your post, you want to increase the awareness about the risks associated with gambling, but those are widely known already, anyone that wants to know those risks has to do nothing else but to do a quick internet search and they will know everything there is to know about gambling addiction, so even if we were to try to help in that regard, I do not see this happening.

I totally agree to what you are actually saying, because I think it's very difficult for an individual to get addicted if he actually knows what gambling really entails,  because even as a gambler that I am now, I have a limit that I do not cross no matter what.

But as for the case for a beginner, it's very difficult to control them or  convince them not to gambles much because at that starting point, they just want to explore, and at that time, nothing really goes through their head, till they have actually hit a rock, that's when they will be willing to hear, if they haven't gotten addicted already.

So I think the best thing to tell a beginner gamblers to stay off, is to tell them to try their possible best not to gambles what they can't afford to lose, because that have always been the problem of most gamblers, so if they can stick to gambling what they can afford to lose, then I really don't think they will get addicted, because gambling only what you can afford to lose as an individual is a very good self control on display already, so getting addicted is out of the equation if they can do that

No company or casino wants you to understand about gambling and gambling addiction. They want you to be as addicted as possible, otherwise they probably wouldn't be able to function. Understanding gambling and the harmful effects of gambling addiction does not mean we can escape them. Many people understand but still ignore it to continue playing, because they basically cannot control their emotions. Greed and the desire to make a lot of money from gambling have overshadowed their reason and all their understanding. That is the magic of gambling, not everyone can be as alert and in control as you. Actually, most people who can quit addiction must first experience the feeling of addiction, then be able to wake up and completely escape the addiction.

Yes, it is difficult. But we can keep trying until we get used to doing it. If we are willing to keep trying until we can, we can control gambling. It's all for us, not for anyone else. If it could work well for us, we wouldn't worry about the problem of losing self-control.

Playing gambling is indeed a mental battle. The mentality to enjoy gambling games in your spare time and the mentality not to change while gambling. Never chase losses because it can cause you to lose even more money.

Some people want to help people who are addicted to gambling. That is why if someone who is addicted to gambling wants to share his problem with those closest to him, he can get help to cure the problem. The important thing is that you know how to treat gambling.

Your reason is true, but sometimes I find people who understand the risk of gambling but still get addicted in their live because of inconsistent them to manage it's self. That is not easy to not addiction if you like in what you have played. So think if someone try to live with gambling, what they have to do first is learning what the risk after get lose the money. at least they should be able to hold onto their money to do not more deposit, and managed their money on at several banks, so do not keep the money which are used for daily needs, they need to separate so the money is limited if used for gambling.

If this the case then, then the only solution there is, is education. Yes there already have in forums, in terms and agreement of every casino but that is not enough however since this problem is still prevalent. Raising awareness of what could possibly the worst that could happen on their life if they become too greedy. It will give them the guidance for them not too risk all their money that they can use on other things. Having a likeminded community that advocates goodness of everyone would be helpful too. That's why we this forum right?

Many nations already have restrictions in place for gambling enterprises, such as age limitations and mandatory responsible gambling messages. But I believe more can be done. For example, some nations have begun to impose limits on how much money people may spend gambling in a certain period of time. This can assist people avoid going into major financial difficulty as a result of gaming. So there are guidelines governing how gambling may be promoted in advertisements, but many nations do not have such prohibitions. Furthermore, limitations can assist to safeguard people from the possible negative consequences of gambling. When dealing with gambling addiction, I believe it is critical to examine both the legal and social environments.

Let's assume that the casino companies do all you have asked, do you think that can stop casinos from gambling addiction? Do ghey even care to read? Many beginners don't read all the casino rules and regulations, they don't read terms and conditions and you think they will read gambling guides, they wouldn't do that and it wouldn't stop gambling addiction. The only way gambling addiction can be stop is that if the player is ready to behave itself and follow common rules of gambling.

The things I think casino should do is to put a kind of reminder to gamble only what they have to lose, not gamble with borrow funds, to follow his initial bankroll and stick to it and should never chase losses. This are the minor things I think most beginners do overlooked because they think they have confidence and know it all but gambling is beyond that and lastly should gamble for the fun, money will follow later.

The casino benefits from it, but for you guys to understand it, you have to visualize the situation of a gambler. Let's imagine the gambler is a work horse. The more you make it work the more profit it will bring, so as the owner (casino) you want him working all the time but if you overwork the horse it's going to get sick and eventually die. You want the gambler to be addicted and keep coming back but you don't want him to spend every day playing because that will mean he's not working to earn money and he's destroying his social and family life. You want him addicted, but just alittle. This is the casino's problem because most gamblers eventually go too far.

Getting addicted in gambling is not only for beginners but at all stages. And what lead to gambling addiction is your mindset and greedy. You are not satisfied with what you have won but always want to win big. And also the mindset of winning the lost bets always is an another thing that making them to become and addicted gamblers. I don't think understanding is part of it but probably. But the major thing is the mindset and if the gambler can control his mind then the addiction is also control. Many people don't even when they are in the gambling addiction because at that time they are in the motion to the higher wins.

In my opinion, this is not easy and there is also no effective way to give advice to beginners about gambling so they don't get addicted.
Because it is their money as well as their business and even though we advise them, it will not make them gamble with caution and there will come a time when they will have to go through the stages they will face. And from all that they will definitely learn it well, especially the risks involved, and if they are aware of it then they will play responsibly in the future.

Honestly, I've done this to some of my friends, and I don't think it's any good. And even if he heard it, it would not help his gambling activities because only he could control everything.

My advice to anyone who has never gambled before and would like to start is: Don't. Hold on to your money, find some free games to play - even major games now are available to download without paying anything these days and spend your money on something much more productive. Hell, put your cash into crypto then sit on it or even take a chance at learning how to invest in the stock market, you'll often have a chance to cash out "on the way down" if you choose a bad investment and at least get some of your cash back. With gambling you can get sucked in too easily and even some super clever people, who you'd expect to know things like statistics better, get absolutely hooked beyond help.

Can we actually help people to control their personal behavioral characters, when some of us are yet to deal with ours, gambling addiction cant be that predicted by a third party except with the gambler involved himself, some people needs to be taught some lessons on what they should have learnt by themselves, but because of lack in how they are being discipline, they cant control themselves and we cannot help such individual gambler except they help themselves first in dealing with their addiction, then we may know how to come in.

These companies have a moral and sometimes legal reason to protect people from getting addicted and ruining theor lives but that conflicts with them being a for profit business.  Ultimately it's up to the individual to understand their own self.  If they are apt to get addicted to things easy they should just steer clear.  Everyone is responsible for theor own actions.

If we are talking about methods, then I think it’s crucial we tackle this from multiple angles. Such as education, providing clear information about the risks of gambling addiction from the start. Promote responsible gambling practices. Encourage setting strict budgets and time limits for gambling sessions. Advise beginners to treat gambling as a form of entertainment, not a primary source of income.Teach the importance of keeping track of gambling activities, as mentioned earlier, to monitor behavior and finances. Encourage the use of self exclusion tools available on many online gambling sites and apps. Also, community and social support. Encourage participation in communities or forums where responsible gambling habits are promoted.

If we're discussing the responsibility for preventing gambling addiction, several key stakeholders emerge. Casinos and gambling websites bear a significant share of this responsibility, they should ensure that clear information about gambling is readily available. Additionally, they must offer tools for self exclusion, alongside setting and enforcing limits on spending and time. The broader community and society also play a role, especially through conducting awareness campaigns and promote responsible behaviors. The family unit is foundational, as it is primarily responsible for instilling a sense of responsibility in individuals regarding their actions and behaviors. Friends, too, are vital in this ecosystem, offering indispensable support and security. Together, these elements can form a comprehensive support system.

Everyone knows about gambling addiction, will they listen to advice from us who only gamble to kill free time? They are here for the money, and this is enough to blind them about the addiction side, if a friend wins millions through gambling, many friends who are even friends of a friend will want the same to happen to them.

What we want is what will get us trapped or keep us safe, be careful what you wish for, some things are not meant to be yours, and some journeys are not meant for you to embark on.

Its wiser to always do everything safely, gambling is not reality, it is a fantasy way to make money, and you are easily been deceived or manipulated, I believe in this so much, thats why I always stop when I win in gambling, what is expected of me is to keep on gambling, this is money that I don't work for.

Always remember this.