Topic: The madness of gambling addicts. - page 13. (Read 15689 times)

Basically, a casino is a means of entertainment where people who come to the casino have to have fun by spending a certain amount of money and don't expect to get anything in return. if we expect a reward in return, of course that's not true, if this happens, we can become determined to want to win, but this will only make us addicted to gambling and lose more money, it's not surprising that many people experience big losses. This may be because they insist on winning at gambling, but they don't realize that gambling is not a means of making sure wins or money.

when they hope wrongly in gambling then what will happen is only problems, if they hope too much of course it will make them addicted to gambling, and with that which will lead them to bigger losses by chasing wins they will lose a lot of money and maybe it can make all their money run out, but if they are addicted then it is true that there is a possibility that they will use money that is not theirs, such as borrowing or worse stealing, gambling addiction can cause the destruction of life, also in my opinion there have been many cases of the destruction of life because it is gambling excessively.,

I just hope that over time people become aware of these types of things, many like the casino and the casino is for fun, to win some money if you're lucky, but there may be times when people get very insistent because everything varies. , because that's where the problems begin because they always want to win and they always want more, so if the person does not have money available only for the casino, they will start using money that does not belong nor should it belong just to quench their thirst for gambling, that is very bad , because there comes a time when the person forgets the value of money and begins to spend and spend until they have no control, then in view of that a complete addiction can be generated, and that is what causes madness in people because they want taking money from anywhere, selling, or doing things they shouldn't.

Yeah, that's the art of gambling. Same with other vices like alcohol.

People that do these things need to know when to stop. Otherwise the vice takes their lives in the end.

I think madnessteat was talking about emotions and not end game of it, or what is enough in the end, as to an addict for example nothing is enough.

Both, rich and poor want to win big, but that "big" has a different meaning, richer or poorer you are.
And if both rich and poor want same level of excitement, they need to scale their bets accordingly to their wealth. Rich people don't see $200 as a huge win as that just might be their one bet. While people playing with $0.20 bets probably see it huge and get way more emotions from that.

After all, it will be always up to each individual to decide what to do towards the offers disponible to him. Nowadays gambling is disponible for everyone, being the person a rich or poor individual. You can't ensure someone financially vulnerable won't get addicted and waste all his money gambling, because in the end it will be up to his free will to decide going through this route or not. All we can do is to advise, work on prevention through education, as you mentioned, so we can try enlighting those individuals on what they can expect from gambling, how they should treat it, how it works for real and how they can adopt gambling for their lives in a functional and responsible manner.

However, I'm not sure if there should be betting limits and restrictions accordingly to the income of the gambler. To give people different rights based on how much money they make sounds like they are being treated like children who can't take their own decisions and learn through their own mistakes.

Although I quite agree with your idea of taking some precautions for the sake of safety and also to help people experience the positive benefits of gambling which is fun but I think overall providing gambling entertainment to the poor or anyone else is too risky an idea, the logic is that if there are enough other forms of entertainment that can be chosen to be provided then why should it be gambling? I'm sure we all know about the worst risks involved in gambling, therefore it is not the right idea to provide entertainment that is full of risks to others.

What concerns me is the concern that if they don't follow through on some of the things that lead to prevention that the end result can be very fatal which is very possible for them to become addicted because in gambling the aspect of entertainment and fun can turn into stress and tension which can change a person's mind, so basically providing a form of entertainment such as gambling to others is like you are taking someone to the edge of the cliff.

I fully understand the need to reach out to problem gamblers, because of the emotional struggle they're undergoing each day. It's not a simple task for the helper either. But with awareness and preventive provisions for newbie players, it could be achieved. The other problem would be how could this be circulated among all the gamblers in the world. It's a big challenge for the gambling niche. Yes, I strongly accept that it's achievable. Given time newbie players can adjust to the advice of people around them or make it open to their loved ones that he's now into gambling. Hence, making it simple for them to watch him closely, and be able to detect any new behavioral change in his life. However, time plays a vital role in such a development or change.

Not every player, due to the stigma placed on gamblers, is comfortable sharing with others about his gambling habit or addictive problems. I think the gambling community online has work to do, by building a strong awareness for players to discuss their problems online with other experienced players. These could be a bit helpful, but not compared to facial therapy with a loved one or a therapist. In a nutshell, what is most important is starting from somewhere. Other than leaving the addict to undergo the stress alone, with no helper at his disposal.

Moderation is key, as you mentioned. It’s essential to set limits for oneself not just in terms of how much money to wager, but also how much time to spend gambling. It’s about balancing the thrill with responsibility and recognizing when it stops being fun and starts becoming a problem.

Educating beginners and interested parties about these realities is vital. By spreading awareness about the risks and responsible gambling practices, we can help prevent the negative impacts of gambling addiction. This kind of education could greatly benefit from personal stories, statistics, and professional guidance to provide a full picture of the gambling landscape.

It’s great to think about providing entertainment options like gambling in poorer neighborhoods as a way to offer equal recreational opportunities. Gambling can indeed be thrilling and serve as a leisure activity when managed responsibly. However, it’s also crucial to ensure that such facilities don’t lead to financial distress for individuals who might already be vulnerable. Striking a balance by implementing safeguards, like betting limits and financial education, can help ensure that gambling remains a source of fun without becoming a financial burden. This way, we can maintain the positive aspects of gambling as entertainment while protecting those most at risk.

some people will be able to draw a line sooner or later and then respect their limits
but those who can't are slowly (or sometimes fast) walking in the direction of ruin
that's really sad to see, true. these people need help, nobody should take a loan to gamble and gamble more than they can afford to lose

I guess that argument is true, continue playing irresponsibly will only lead you to lose more and in terms of financial capabilities once you lose everything you'll do something that unusual like loaning money or selling your valuable items, and if you lose again the next resort is doing something that unexpectedly, something like doing crimes or begging for money to continue your gambling activities.

Though there are responsible gambler who knows how to quit but most of the time, there are more gambler who are not, they push more even they continue losing money.

A person who is addicted to gambling and participates in gambling must suffer most of the losses. Because the addict is less likely to win because he doesn't know how to strategize. When a person gambles if he uses strategies then he is likely to win eventually, although gambling is not always about strategy but about luck. However, there are many ways to win gambling games, so if you adopt strategies, you will have a higher chance of winning.

Oh, if it were like this! If it were like you said, I would wholeheartedly support placing slot machines and some other gambling facilities in the poor neighborhoods. But unfortunately  if you are uneducated, more often than not, it's never enough for you to win couple of dollars. You want to win really a lot, thinking that big money can bring you happiness, and thus you risk a lot, and often you lose it. Maybe it wouldn't look like a big amount for a rich person, but for you it's all you have.

There is no regret in the first; everything is always in the last. As long as there was an addiction, that's not normal anymore, to be honest. When we know that there is an addiction
that has formed in our personality, we should immediately start reducing it, as long as we can control it.

Because when the addiction gets worse, it will be difficult for us to quit in the end, and we will need the help of others close to us, either our own family or close friends.

Of course there is no harm for those who are old and still gambling as long as they can gamble responsibly and I agree with what you say that the limit someone can gamble is only for those who are not more than 18 years old because for them have not been able to manage their gambling well and this will make their parents responsible for what they do, so it is important for those who have not reached the age of more than 18 years.

If someone does something crazy about gambling, of course they will continue to experience financial problems and they will of course have a lot of debt and also have difficulty paying it off because they keep hoping to get a big win that can enable them to pay off the debt they have, but it is very difficult to do so. win if you continue to gamble irresponsibly.

The only way is conquering oneself. Accept, be ready to stop the bad habit. Getting addicted to gambling  will ruin your emotional health, relationships and your Finances.

Moderation should be priortize in gambling to safeguard you from possible disasters that come with addiction. Expectations and chasing gain  without limit and self discipline is what leads to addiction in gambling.  We need to educate beginners and those who have interest about the reality in gambling.

What do you think is wrong in having a 65 yr old man gamble? People that are in their 80s still gamble as the only limitation for someone to gamble is if you’re underage(mostly below the age of 18).
While I think this particular individual actions are deplorable, I see nothing wrong with a 65 yr old gambling responsibly at the casino.
People who have a problem gambling responsibly have done and probably would still do crazy things in a bid to get money. And such individuals, having accumulated a shit load of debts would cook up crazy ideas to get money and pay off their debts.

the crazy thing is that for some this will be much easier said than done
blaming others, revenge gambling, not being able to stop, are all commons behaviors

I wonder if there's a another way but I'm afraid there isn't.

Gambling addiction's a serious issue. Some folks get caught up in it, and we need to help 'em out. The best way to do that is by spotting the warning signs early. Its about noticing changes - more money going out, changes in mood, that kind of thing. Its about being smart, preventive.

Now, the support system we have right now? Frankly, its not good enough. Its inadequate, needs a serious upgrade. Folks need practical strategies, not just empty promises. Therapy's part of it, but we need to make it accessible, make it work for the people who need it most.

We need a revolution in how we think about gambling. We need to make it safe, responsible, with safeguards to help folks who slip up. Its possible, believe me. Its not just about the money, its about protecting people, giving them a fair chance to beat this. We can make gambling great again, the right way.

Playing demo games is like a wasting of time to addicted gamblers. Moreover, I'm not an addicted gambler but I don't find it interesting playing games where money is not involve. And yes, the emotional aspect of gambling is not being properly talk about as it requires. Gambling is one of the source that lead to numerous unhealthy behaviors you can think of, thus, having a strong emotional control is very necessary.

It's saddening addicts overlook the signs of their addiction until it grows to stage where it becomes difficult to handle. For everyone out there seeing those signs should please take a break and do something calming. Don't try to force things when they are not working. It's better to miss the industry than to allow addiction to destroy your life.