Topic: The madness of gambling addicts. - page 112. (Read 15791 times)

This is awful to see that gambling addicts can go to any length just to satisfy their gambling urge. Why will the casino allow a 65yrs old man to owe them such huge amount in gambling,which led him to this waywardness. I am not blaming the casino for allowing him to gamble because My Yuan should have stay away from his gambling activities,if he don't have money to gamble. This is the problem of taking gambling to be a lifestyle and thinking that you can make profit from it. It will destroy you and bring shame to you and your family.

The man in this story should never be allowed to see his daughter again or anywhere around children. He is a risk to them. Now he has destroyed his relationship his family forever. That what gambling does. It firsts destroys the life of the gambler then it goes on to destroy the relationship with the family and friends. If can't gamble with discipline then do not gamble at all. Gamblers need new friends and new hobbies. Sometimes, your environment and associations has its way of holding you down and holding you back. I hope we learn from this pathetic story.

there are so many examples of the madness of gambling addicts who are determined to make money by criminal means to satisfy their gambling addiction and harm the people around them. like in my city there are some young people who hardly know that they often play gambling and can be said to be gambling addicts. but unfortunately everything was uncovered after being caught stealing a neighbor's own motorbike and some electronic equipment and selling it to get money for gambling.
when the police questioned the man he replied that all this was done just to gamble Slots and he felt if he didn't gamble he would be anxious as if he was addicted.

I think there are some people who are addicted to gambling who admit that they are gambling addicts

Most of the gamblers initially consider gambling as a matter of general interest but gradually they refocus there and many become addicted due to excessive gambling. At one stage of addiction, they become extremely disturbed humanly. When a gambler becomes addicted, he also loses common sense. Nothing good can ever be expected from an addicted gambler. They live as a neglected people on personal and social level. But if a gambler can manage responsible gambling then he can enjoy gambling.

Gambling! The electrifying gamble, heart-pounding hazard, and the unbridled elation of scoring massive riches... How could you not adore it?! But, let's get real, folks. Though gambling is a whirlwind of entertainment, it's crucial to acknowledge the peril lurking beneath the surface. Moderation? The golden rule.

Know when to hit the brakes and wave goodbye. You don't want to be that sobbing mess, pockets barren, cursing fate or that so-called "lucky" rabbit's foot. So, revel in the spectacle, soak up the ambiance, but heed the call of responsible gambling! Big league!

Too hard to imagine how this thing happens but too unfortunate that it really exists.
Addiction is too powerful that a person could really change their behavior and will commit criminal activities for the sake of fulfilling their addictions.
I can really attest to this one, although it was a different story with that person OP but the reason is the same and he committed a crime (stealing) because of gambling addiction. He is not like that before but due to addiction, send him to jail.

What a crazy story, really sad that somebody would do such a thing to his own family. Even in the worst situation I would never consider hurting my family deliberately. I know that addictions are a terrible thing, but so far I haven't met anybody who was severely affected by a gambling addiction. Over the years I met quite a few people who are struggling with alcohol, drugs or tobacco addictions. But when it comes to gambling I know people who play every second day and might categorise as addicts, even though they would never use any money that they can't afford to lose. It's really hard to try and understand such a behaviour if haven't experienced addictions in such a form. Hopefully this doesn't lead to other people trying to copy it.

Gambling don't have responsibility over the players. Players have the sole responsibility over themselves and their gambling habits. It's not as if gambling games can adjust to a person's need or want. It's our decision whether we will play and bet or not. It's just that, sometimes people go overboard their capacity that leads them to being addicted in the process.

Addiction is a serious matter of dependency on gambling because of the thrill, excitement, entertainment, and/or profit it brings. If a gambler won't set limitations and boundaries on to what extend he will play and spend money, there will be a high chance that he'll get lost in the process. And when this happens, chain of negative reactions occur in a person's life such as losing cash on hand, savings, and even being buried in pile of debts. From there, some people become depressed, anxious, and even have suicidal tendencies. Some people resort to doing bad things just to sustain their gambling habits. And this is where professional intervention must be done in order to make gambling madness into full stop.

That's some crazy story!  Kidnapping his own granddaughter just for gambling money? It's really scary how far some people can go when they're addicted. Like, common sense just goes out the window when you no longer have any money with you. But not going to lie, I have heard crazier stories like how someone literally faked his own death buy burning someone else or something similar (can't actually remember but did happen). We all have to remember to gamble responsibly and that gambling is just for fun, a source of entertainment.

This is true, it looks like he had kept his gambling activities as secrecy from his wife and family. Many used to gamble together, when the gambling activity is on the losing streak the family members used to take decision to stop gambling. By the time husbands used to suffer as they can't control their habit. This is where they try to keep it as a secret and when they weren't able to manage the loss ends up with such bad behaviour. As said rather than saying gamble responsibly it is good to teach them how to gamble responsibly.

This is a very unusual story about crime because of gambling but it really happens, those who are addicted to gambling cannot think about what is right and what is wrong imagine committing a crime against his own granddaughter so he can just continue to gamble, if you're 65 years old you should be enjoying retirement and enjoy the fruit of your labor, now because of his addiction to gambling, he'll have to spend his retirement years in prison.
Unimaginable for a 65-year-old, I guess he'll have to file a parole so he can be with his family to ask for forgiveness.

To reach the point where you enjoy gambling as entertainment and get a sensation of pleasure and does not lead to addiction. at least, someone needs experience and responsibility. however, even then not in a short time. I mean most people initially gambled just for the fun of it. whether it's seeing a friend, referrals from friends, or attracted from media advertisements. but in fact, most of them do not realize that the pleasure in gambling also has an impact that can be bad. therefore I say, so that someone does not become an addict, especially in this context is gambling. at least, there are factors that must be realized beforehand. Well, here's the problem, which most gamblers rarely realize.

Well, let's talk about addiction. addiction, is a condition that makes a person lose control of something. usually it refers to liking too much and being driven by a strong desire or infatuation for something. So, this problem does not only occur in cases of gambling addicts. there are even more severe cases in other addicts. the impact is very diverse. but for sure, it's not good. the point is, you, me, all of us, have the potential to become addicts, of any kind, especially in this context is gambling. in order to have good self-control one needs an understanding of gambling itself, defining gambling. after that, we can enjoy the thrill of gambling without having to sacrifice anything, even harming ourselves and other parties. as for the story in this thread, it's only a small part of the action of the addicts. no exception, addicts of other types. so, I think the context is not in the gambling. however, on each individual.

Gambling addicts do the darndest things. This man in the story must have successfully kept his addiction a secret from his wife and family. Or even if he didn't, they must have downplayed the severity of the addiction. As it has been said over and again, addiction exists and thrives in secrecy. That's its superpower but once exposed or talked about its potency is reduced. It is not enough to say gamble responsibly but to reach and guide them how to gamble responsibly.

This is really insane and I think I've see even worst cases as this and I've seen cases where a man had to wear a custom just to hide his identity from his family because he thinks the money win from the jackpot migy get into the head of his family and make them lazily but I never agreed with that and now another story if a grandfather trying to kidnap his granddaughter simply because he wants to have more mkeny to gamble and rather than trying to brutalize this persons, I think it will be best that they be taken into a correctional center so that the necessary can be done on them rather than blaming them.

You have a really valid point here boss, after reading through the article op shared, I kept asking myself, what sort or level of gambling addiction could drive a man crazy to this extent..
That is kidnapping his own grand daughter, someone he is solely responsible for if the parent aren't around, it's really a crazy world we live in, and gambling have indeed destroyed alot of homes and families, what ever drove this man into doing this, he has some what, destroyed the relation he had with his children, including the grand children, really, a prove they some people don't think about the consequences before taking some certain kinds of actions.

Responsible gambling is language that is easy for some addicted people to understand and difficult to live up to. I am not against gambling because personally we are also involved in it, gambling which is made as a job will end tragically, especially if it is run by people whose financial capabilities are unstable.

Indulging in gambling at leisure is typical of people who do not think of getting rich in this area and you are the closest source that brings gambling to the stage of addiction or approaching it in a responsible manner, great care is needed so that we can be responsible for gambling decisions.

I think it really affects their mind, I don't want to be rude but using your family member for you gambling addiction is not a stable person can do. It really needs a professional help for this thing, they can do a lot worse thing if they will not be put in rehab. Truly,  being addicted will not only destroy you, it will also destroy your family and everyone around you. It will not be easily recovered so better to change the habits before it gets worst.

The articles are dark truths about human addiction and how it drives them to do wrong things. But there might be more to what the news/articles have reported which we are unaware of. Loans and debts are often entangled with gambling and paying them off while maintaining your social status is indeed difficult in these places.

Attempting to coerce a family member to pay them and kidnapping their own child for that does sound like an insane person. But this can be stopped a long time back by moderation of gambling habits.

I think it's a reducionism to say gambling causes depression
depression is a complex situation that can have many different causes

I do agree that gambling could exacerbate a condition that is already unbalanced

it's a good idea to have a network of people who you love and trust.
and manage emotions, and bankroll as I usually say

This is the downside of the gambling sector. I proposed a board that would increase gambling awareness by filling it with topics like this one, to open peoples eyes and aware them that gambling is potentially dangerous, however it seemed to be passed on. It should be noted as well that these are the kinds of stories that you hear about - imagine the stories that you don't hear about.