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Gambling brings so much joy especially when you're on the winning side, when things are all in your favor it just seems like you should never stop. But when it gets bad, you look for a way to pour out your anger, either on someone or on something.
When someone is addicted to gambling I feel it's worst than one who's addicted to drugs.

So much has been said about betting companies regarding how they should be responsible in helping those who are addicted to gambling, although is really hard to do so on there own path because gamblers can't be monitored.
I don't know if booking an appointment with a therapist would help or is something you as a gambler who wants out should do on your own.

The question is if you're a gambler or have someone who is, what's the best way to help out. And what's your story on escaping that addiction (gambling)...

How do you fight this battle?

There is a reason a gambler is addicted, that is what that you should tackle. Most addicts are seeing gambling as a way to get weekly or monthly income, while some can be addicted because they have nothing special that they are doing and getting themselves idle. You should let an addict know that gambling is not a way to get weekly or monthly income unless he is fooling himself. If it is because of idleness, he should get things he will be doing. There are real life examples that you can let him see, people that gambling make their lives turn into something they do not want. Gambling is good in moderation, but addiction is very bad and can turn someone's life into something not good at all.

I would say that putting limitations would be the best thing to do.
Set a goal for your wins, then stop when you reached it. It is a fallacy that "you should push your luck". This is a big NO because the tendency are you only end up giving your money back that you should have won if you just stop after you win. So setting a goal. For example, after doubling your money, you will stop. Because there will always be another day to bet.

Another set a loss limit. This is in terms of a losing streak. You want a revenge, you want to get your money back, but the casino doesn't care. So set a limit how much can you loss in a day. And if it is once reach, again come back another day because there's always another day to bet.

The most important part is sticking to it. Rules you set for yourself are just guidelines. But how well can you manage yourself to follow it well? It is an inside job.

Its usually the money which is a problem.   Allocate a set amount for playing the game, stop telling yourself anything about winning back money lost.  Its a game not work and not there for earning money like a job.  Just separate those two events in your life, a job can earn money a game will not.   Part of the game is winning some  money maybe but you need to literally write down that fallacy and then cross it out, once you recognize its a spending event for entertainment I think its alot easier to handle any addiction.

Actually , the word will be how to manage your gambling habit. It is not bad to play and play the bad thing will be if you cannot manage how to fix your assets and how to allocate your only amount to be played in gambling and everytime it runs out you will stop, you will add more that could be a problem. But for me if you are already addicted, stop and ask for professional help immediately.

All kinds of addictions is bad and if you compare gambling and addiction to drugs, gambling takes away money that you have but also do drugs. It is even possible that someone who is addicted to drugs, will spend more money than someone who is just addicted to gambling. If you are addicted to drugs there is a very high chance that you will pick up other habits and addictions like gambling but an addiction to gambling may not lead to drug abuse.

Find a way to stop yourself from gambling. You know the most effective method for you because you know yourself. An addict usually knows what to do, but there is no discipline to do it. You need to push yourself to stop even if means staying away from betting websites, or putting someone in charge of your finance, so you will not have a way to fund your gambling without them authorizing it.

Your closest one may help, it can be your girlfriend/wife and maybe your children or someone who you trust.
In my case, my wife help me a lot as she has a full control of all my money that I earn IRL so basically what I use to gamble is the money I earn online (from this forum or from trading).
She knows almost everything so she helps me a lot to control the money. This way, there are 2 parties who control my gambling activity.
First I have to control myself and my wife help me to control if she feels that I'm going too far, not only in matter of money but also time.

The first thing in solving a self problem is to recognize what's the problem.

Fortunately, there are addicted gamblers who able to cure their gambling addiction because they forced themselves to do it. That's called self-disciplined and being responsible as much as possible. It's difficult to do but with seriouness, gamblers will soon cope up.

On the other hand, there are gamblers that gambling addiction is already out of their conrol. In that particular situation, don't expect these people to still be able to help themselves. They now need the help of their families and friend as a start.

That's how usually me before until i manage to stop when I start winning huge ^{(well, for me)}.
But sometimes i still feel the same when i'm in a losing streak then tying to bet all hoping that maybe those 3-5 loss is enough so maybe I will win in the 6th yet, it still not lmao, and it's annoying. So I stop after that and come back again more later.

An addict must realize that what he is doing is wrong, because when they don't realize it themselves it will be difficult to stop it. I once had a friend who was very addicted to gambling, and when I told him about it and tried to get him to control himself he got angry with me. He said that he gambled with his own money and never lost me. It's true that I wasn't harmed by this, but as a friend I feel sorry if I see my own friend going bankrupt because of gambling and will feel very guilty if I don't advise him.
However now that he is totally broke he has come to me and even apologized for what he had said to me. And I understand why he is, it's because it's not who he really is.

Ideally there are some specific thread that has said much about all just posted here, but that notwithstanding. Drugs addiction to me is more worst than gambling because their own case scenario are mostly involved with frustrations meaning, if they don't have money for drugs they would sell whatever that had for just to have some tips of drugs on their nose.

Then being frustrated is like if they don't involved themselves with drugs for a night they feels like dying over night. But a gambler somehow has such life scenario might hold themselves if they don't have money at hand to gamble, although the chronic gamblers as well sells of their belongings but could likely and partially be controlled by either someone who is around them and, they are mentally stable unlike drugs addicts because it also affects their sense of reasoning whereby selling what they bought for some thousand dollars to just some fractions of dollars in order for them to be rolled over in their druging life style.

Limit the amount of money you will spend on gambling, do some other activities when you have free time, and avoid associations that allow you to gamble more than before. Those are some of the ways I think of, while you can adapt yourself and your plans in your own way.

Most problem gamblers should consult an expert especially when they are no longer able to control themselves about their gambling. The biggest impact is that the gambler becomes very desperate and tries to end his life by committing suicide. It's just the effects of gambling, so if you don't want to get in trouble then gamble responsibly.

I didn't had any problem coping with the depressing side of losing.
Addiction is hard to fight but I think being mentally aware would help someone to not be totally eaten by his addiction towards gambling.  Find other things/activities you will enjoy, play games, travel, watch movies, or more. Forget about gambling. It'll also be helpful if someone knew about acceptance.

Actually it depends on the addict how he wants to stop and get out of the gambling game itself because I also haven't quit gambling yet so I can't tell how to stop and get out of gambling, but I can still control it and I'm not a gambling addict who continues to play gambling to spend time and money for fun, because I gamble only on weekends.

For addicts, of course, it is very difficult to get out of there if you still have money, because the money factor also determines whether an addict can stop or not, because as long as there is still money in the addict's possession, it will be difficult to stop and get out of gambling, be it casino or sports betting.

The majority of gambling players do not distinguish between play and work. Gambling has always been said to be a job that will bring in a lot of money. But in fact gambling is a place to waste their money. Professional gamblers think it's only a game, if you get a profit it's just a bonus.
People who from the start have judged that gambling is a place to make a lot of money, he will not be able to stop once he loses and will eventually become an addict who always expects to win.

It's not about the money, but your attitude.

Have you ever thought about why some people can smoke cannabis all their lives and never touch hard drugs, and other people start using meth after a few months and go to rehav, get out and are back on meth within a year?
Why do some people drink alcohol once a week and never feel like they need more, and others keep drinking more and more until they can't do anything else?
It's about how your brain works. Some of us are more prone to addictions, they're looking to escape reality more than others.

I've been all of it. I like to get drunk once in a while, but it's occasional. I need friends to get drunk, so I do it when there's something to celebrate.
I've gambled a bit, but never too much. I like to bet when I watch sports with friends, or when I'm bored I'll play poker or blackjack, or do some roulette. I don't lose what I'm not supposed to lose and I don't need to fight addiction

There are several ways you can do to cure someone from gambling addiction other than by going to a therapist, that is by focusing on the sufferer's hobbies ^{(usually everyone has their own hobbies)} or taking him/her to a spiritual place ^{(such as a house of worship although in some reports, it is still not effective either)}.  but keep in mind that going to a therapist ^{(especially a hypnotist)} is the most effective thing in curing someone from gambling addiction because gambling is more about memory - not blood, like drug addicts.

You make an excellent point about separating the mindset of gambling as a source of income versus a form of entertainment. It's crucial to recognize that gambling should be treated as a recreational activity rather than a means to earn money consistently.
It's important to remember that seeking help is not a sign of weakness but rather a courageous step towards regaining control and improving one's well-being. Professional support can significantly increase the chances of successfully overcoming gambling addiction and living a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Gambling is fun but you should always have your limit and be responsible with your bets.
Escaping addiction is not easy, you have to seek professional advices and ask someone to guide you while you are on the process of recovery. Don’t be ashamed asking for a help because you can’t do it alone and you might fall on the same situation if you didn’t pay attention to this. I fight addiction by being a responsible gambler, its not easy but you have to.

Wow I think it's  just to break your phone and shot yourself  away from internet and smart phones or electronics.
Just kidding 😂 .
But the truth is that an addicted gambler will never accept that they're addicted and it .amen it hard for them to get help and most times, the victim might pick offense if they're been reported to security personnels and might not feel happy about such even the local community  might not happy with you.
The moment you notice that someone is persistently  making bets and making huge losses, I think it is the responsibility  of everyone around the person to cautions the gambler and that's one of the ways to help call someone to other.

It happened when I am losing a lot and it came to a point that I'm losing everything I have it's a hard process to cut yourself to addiction but you can do it, I experienced this at least three times, and one of the things I did was cutting myself to the internet so the absence of the connection and having something to replace it is a good way I indulge myself to physical sports to forgot or cut me off me from my gambling addiction, it works but sometimes the urge comes back, but at least I have a control of my urge.

You must have a strong conviction that you want out and you are dedicated to doing what must be done to overcome gambling addiction.

I'm going to mention three techniques that I've read once and I think they're very useful for anyone who wants to stop addiction.

• Make it very clear to yourself what are the reasons for wanting to stop playing. It is necessary to understand that your life will be better if you give up the habit, so write down the reasons that led you to want to stop and analyze them as soon as that desire to gamble arises. Some reasons to drop the game are to spend more time with your family (children/wife/parents), get out of financial difficulties, or even save your marriage or relationship. When you hit that urge to seem uncontrollable, take that paper and read these reasons, motivate yourself not to go back to addiction.
• Did you hit that urge? Take a deep breath and try to postpone it for half an hour and the temptation should subside. Meanwhile, distract yourself with something, leave your cell phone at home and go for a walk, go see a movie at the cinema or go out with friends playing a game on your cell phone or watching television.
• Always have someone to help you with this, tell a close friend or family member everything, explain to him/her your illness and ask for help to encourage you.

If it still doesn't get better, seek professional help.

I've never been addicted to gambling in my life, so I might not have the necessary or required experience to really tell what it feels like and how to come out from it or stop, but then, I've been addicted to stuffs like alcohol in the past, and how I managed to stop drinking was just by simply making a decision to quit drinking, but before making that decision, i first of all saw the effect or toll drinking too much was taking on my health, being afraid to die early or to start going in and out of the hospital every day of the week, that motivated me to quit drinking, and that was it, I stopped.

So I were to liken that to gambling, I would say that a person addicted to gambling does have the power and ability to stop on his or her own without any help from any body or therapist, all it takes is to genuinely see how gambling is destroying your life, your destiny, if you have a big plan for your future, you wanna be super rich and live a comfortable live with your family, and you genuinely from your heart know that your addiction to gambling is a threat to achieving that dream, that should motivate you enough to quit gambling by all means.

Everything happens for some reason. With gambling, self realisation is the one that makes a person stop gambling. Today I lost what I earned last week, which is really bad. I make myself strong not to gamble anymore for the month as I've spend what I can afford. If I wasn't able to keep myself in control and keep on gambling and losing more it is addiction and shows that I was out of self control and needs support to stop my gambling activities.

There are several proven methods to quit gambling, the best one is to ask for professional help from a psychiatrist. Just contact the support team of the casinos you mostly play and request self-exclusion, otherwise, you will find yourself doing spins on slots when you get funds. Use some gambling block or stop gambling extensions to block all traffic from gambling websites and you are good to go.

And that means, we always need to check ourself when it comes to this activity.
Are we doing good, or in the brink of addiction? If you think you are in deep trouble, change your habits as soon as you can.
Also, to minimize the trouble that you are in, as much as possible allot certain amount that you can use to gamble.
In that manner, you only know how much you can spend with your games, and if you go beyond such amount, you know for yourself,
you are about to get in trouble. Rectify your situation as early as you can, otherwise, once you go deep, would be hard to contain.
Self-discipline is your enemy here, not the casino nor other players, but yourself. So look after yourself, because, no one will.

Addiction is the main problem of a certain gambler but not all would really be falling into this category on which there are ones who are really that strongly willed or having that good control of their emotions and mind
on which they are really that aware on what they've been doing and since its really that something that would really be that pertaining about losing money due to gambling then they could really stop it right away
once they have seen that they are losing that much.On the other side of things on which there are ones who do really get addicted instead of stopping, they would rather do the opposite which is something
that it is really that a common approach.

This is why on the time that you do gamble then you should really be that careful on making yourself that get addicted because on the time that it would shackled you, then it would really be resulting into a disaster.
You would really be that experiencing out those financial shortage or being simply wrecked up in regarding finances and we know that once this thing is really messed up.Then you would definitely be
ending up on having those regretful words and minding that you shouldnt have done it earlier.

The first way to stop gambling addiction is to recognize that you have a problem, you have to find the pattern of behavior, realize that it's something wrong and is supposed to not happen in real life, and then from there work your way into finding a viable plan.

I wasn't addicted to gambling or anything, so the validity of this advice may be challenged, but at the end of the day, the only way you could stop gambling is by halting the pattern and, for the most part replacing it with something more productive. For instance, instead of spending time gambling your life away, you could stand to take a walk, go to the gym, read self-help books and whatever you really want. Also, watch out for relapses, these are a bitch and will really set you off, if you fall for these you may even think you're not progressing but trust me, you are. If you feel like you wanna gamble again, which will only worsen over time, do not ever fall for it. Find something else to do, focus on that behavior, make it a habit, and slowly but surely you're going to find yourself rid of your gambling addiction.

If in any case you are already able to stop gambling on command, the last thing you would have to do is to ensure that you don't fall victim to it again. A lot of recovered addicts fall to addiction again in the following months or years because they become complacent, you shouldn't be like that and should focus on making sure that even when you do gamble, you don't gamble excessively.

You said the real thing in the first line of your comment, as someone who is addicted to gambling, be rest assured that discovering your true self can be all it takes to quit that addiction for good, when you discover yourself, you realize the many things that are not right in your life, the hunger to be better sets in, and if that hunger is stronger than the gambling addiction, trust me, you don't need any help from any body to quit being addicted to gambling, you can easily quit gambling addiction, all it takes is taking the bold step by telling yourself, I will not gamble any more from this day and moment " and also mean it as you say it, and trust me, you will be shocked at how easy coming out from gambling addiction is.

I believe gambling addiction is really a serious issue that should be addressed ASAP, as it can have severe really bad consequences for gamblers. In the worst cases, it can lead to scenarios where some may end up in jail or even contemplate suicide. Many gamblers feel a loss of control over themselves, which is really bad. However, there are others who are able to exercise self-control by setting limits on the amount of money they gamble, and that is undoubtedly a positive step and normal.

To be honest, at some point in my life, I felt like I was addicted to gambling. At that point, I decided to take some breaks from it and forced myself not to engage in it for a while. Gambling had caused some financial damage but taking that break turned out to be really effective. Now, I rarely gamble and only do it for fun with friends, as it brings me joy.

For anyone who is addicted to gambling, I recommend talking to someone for support and gradually working towards overcoming it. I understand that it can be quite challenging and hard but it is not impossible. With dedication, you can make progress quickly.

If you have no self control then you're probably going to have to look at finding a professional to help you stop yourself from gambling.

If you do have some self control, speak with family and friends about helping you keep yourself busy. Go enjoy a movie in the theater, fishing, bowling, or some other activity that occupies your time.

You could also explore some self exclusion options if the normal places you gamble offer them.

Addiction is a process likewise withdrawal from addiction is also a process, so at that if one is addicted first you must let the person understand the level of his problem so that he can truly understand and evaluate the situation and thereafter make up their mind to pull out of the addiction, if this is not done, then there is no amount of efforts anyone can out in that can drag out an addict from that pits, this is why the efforts of the casino to minimize gambling addiction from their end have not really worked.

Doing other things that will consume my time is what helped me out. When I get busy with other things then gambling and other addicting activities are being forgotten. So, the logic is like to get addicted to other things but in a productive manner. Your attention and time is gonna be diverted to that newly found activity and will ignore gambling eventually.

Just be willing that you will follow any single tip and strategy that you think is helpful for you to help on this battle.

You should see gamble as fun so that you don't end up chasing your loss due to greed and emotions,all these when done as a gambler will lead to addiction. Only gamble with money that you can afford to lose. Self-control is the only thing a gambler needs to discipline himself. You can go for a break for maybe 6months to 1ur,then come back to it again.

Even the person who consider gambling as fun will chase the loss when he experience continuous loss against wins. As in the post, chasing the loss or trying to recover the loss and stop gambling doesn't gonna help people with safe gambling. Right choice is to take break for long term, if not atleast taking interval between bets too could help in having safe gambling. Because, most of the time people loss out of losing the emotional control, when we take interval between bets we'll have the time to realise and take the better decision.

Basically, it all starts with the mind and will of the heart. Believe me, there is nothing better than a drug addict or gambling. in fact, there are certain repercussions of both types of addiction. to be sure, every addict has a different way of handling in each case. We can do various methods to get rid of addiction, there are many methods and people who are experts who can help those of us who are addicted, and rehabilitation is no exception. we can discuss, even assume about methods on how to let go of addiction. in fact, we often have dialogue about ways not to get addicted. but the fact is, whatever it is is not as easy as what we are talking about. in fact, many addicts fail to get rid of their habit, even though they have tried many ways or methods to help them recover.

Referring to my personal experience, in the past, I could be said to be a gambling addict. however, that time online casinos were not as popular as they are today even crypto casinos. the point is, how do we fight this battle? in my case, involving the next of kin. plus giving motivation encouragement so that I can return to normal life. however, if without determination and a strong desire. all of that, will never work. in essence, a person can be healed if he has a high desire and strong determination within himself. but in the process, it is not as easy as I talked about.

Try to make peace when you experience loss and realize it resulted from gambling. By trying to realize that it was your fault, you should not return to gambling because you have already tasted loss.

And if your anger is rising rapidly because you see that loss, you should immediately leave the casino and rest. Maybe a cup of coffee is good for you while taking deep breaths to relax your emotions.

You can also tell someone close to you and ask for their help to divert your mind from gambling. But if you are already addicted to gambling, you really have to go to a therapist to ask for help curing your gambling addiction.

Only the rich people who can afford to lose are addicted to gambling. A middleclass people only gambles in order to earn some extra money to his income. So it’s very rare that any middle class person will get addicted to the gambling. While placing a bet they think multiple outcomes and then only places a bet with so many fear in their mind. If someone has enough money and he is losing it but still continuing the gambling, then definitely he have to divert his mind, either with his family or visiting a place will definitely change his atmosphere.

It hasn't happened to me, but from what I know from people close to me, there comes a time when the person hits rock bottom and that's when they decide to leave. Without reaching that moment and the person's decision, nothing can be done. Then, the normal thing to do is to seek psychological and psychiatric help to help in the process but the solution is to stop gambling for good, of any kind. Those who have reached this situation and leave can't even buy a lottery ticket.

Very funny @QueenVera, I almost fell for that.
Well, when it comes to gamblers and how you want to look out for them it will seem like you doing the wrong thing, they just see the good you want to do for them as something bad.
Have seen someone who lost so much money and yet sees everyone as his enemy despite the fact that he was given an advise to go and try another day.
I don't know how it is for an addicted gambler, any time they didn't play is as if is that one time miss that they've to win big and you're to blame for it if you're the one stopping him/her.

It's just the fact that I understand there are bills I need to pay and I don't have unlimited sources of income. That was often  enough for me to limit my gambling. There are also times when there's a strong urge to gamble more but I kinda figured out a way to channel that to other activities such as sports or online games.

Where did you get that data? There are most likely more middle class seeking treatment for gambling addiction.

The key to fighting or stopping addiction is if you no longer have money to gamble. Gambling addiction was my struggle before when I'm still new to crypto. I have a lot of sources of income which makes me free to gamble anytime that I want. I can't stop playing no matter how hard I want to stop back then so I decided to remove all the money from my wallet. I give all access to my bank account to my wife and then she just gave me spare money for gambling.

Until now, The only money that I'm using for my gambling is my forum salary and some part of my crypto investment that is currently on my hardware wallet. It's very to fight it if you have all the available resources for it especially if you don't have much social life to redirect your focus out of gambling.

I experienced already to become addicted in gambling, this is few years back. I can say it's not really easy to stop. For me it's like an illness that is hard to cure if you don't seek for a professional help and of course if you don't help yourself. There should be willingness on your part in order to overcome the addiction. It's not going to happen overnight because there's a process and you can take it slowly, focus your mind on what you want to achieve.

In my case, aside from the support of family, the changes of the environment is a big help to divert my attention and to start a new beginning. I went on vacation to a countryside where there's no access of internet and no friends that can attract me to gamble. There should be an activities that can entertained you so you won't think of gambling again.

I have never been addicted to gambling, even though I play for more than 10 years. My close friends who have been gambling with me for years are also not addicted to gambling from what I can tell. Among my family and friends I have seen people be addicted to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. I can tell how someone is struggling to get his fix and focuses only one thing in his life. With gambling addictions I would expect it to be similar. This might be a bit hard for me to answer, but I tell you I control my habits for such a long time. The most important factor for me right from the start has always been to have a fixed limit of how much money I am willing to gamble with. This started out from my early days when I went to my home casino and I only took cash with me, going without credit cards allowed me to control my maximum loss for a night. Today when I mostly gamble online I still follow the same idea, I set fixed limits for myself for each month to not lose more money. Once I lost the budget allocated for a week, then I am stopping and take a break. Also whenever I make a good profit from gambling I will withdraw some of that money to take it out of my bankroll, to not lose it again next week.

When everything is in your favor and you can get money from gambling, you must immediately stop gambling because if not, you can get defeat after defeat that you would never expect. If you can't do it in the long term, you can get a gambling addiction that you are not even aware of and by the time you realize it, it will be too late and you cannot cure it easily.

And when you lose many times, it's better for you to stop immediately and leave the casino because if you don't, you will get emotional and might bet again. Quitting gambling after a loss helps you to lower your emotions after gambling and it can remind you of even more losses. To avoid gambling addiction, you must always limit your time and money so that you can stop playing immediately and have no desire to continue gambling. It takes practice many times and it's not easy but it's worth doing continuously to prevent us from experiencing gambling addiction.

Gambling addiction can't be compared with drugs addiction because drugs addiction is the worst form of addiction. A drug addict can do more the damage than gambling addiction does. They're both the worst form of addiction so I'll never wish those in anyone.

One successful way I have seen people handle those that are addicted to gambling was by making the person busy with other things. Most gamblers and their addict does so because they're looking for money to handle things and if you can provide job they might quite gambling.

Giving them a job to give them money and take their time is just a step as you'll have to take them to see professional that'll help guide them out of the addiction problem. We have those that have defeated addiction problem so it's achievable if the person wants to quit.

No matter how you try to act like you don't have money you'd still look for a way to get money to gamble that's what I know, because you can't deceive yourself. Removing your money from your wallet and handing it to your wife can't stop it as far as I know, you can ask for money for something you want and there's a possibility that you can go and gamble if not online but shop, and you won't stop but continue in that line. So to me those options isn't 95% helpful. And if she even give you spare for gambling are you telling me that you'd stop gambling by doing so? 😁


Well that's your own way of trying to stop it, but I'd say you should try your best to have a pattern, not winning pattern but a way to reduce the way you stake. You can decide to avoid staking or gambling for 2-3 days or more and see if you don't gamble in a day if the betting company will come and ask you why didn't you stake or gamble today😁. You can stay a whole week without engaging in gambling, believe me you'd feel different.

Reducing your gambling activity and stopping gambling totally are two diiferent things.

If you're referring to reducing gambling activity as someone who is addicted to gambling or has the tendency to become addicted, you could try to set time that you want to spend on any gambling site and once the time elapse call the game a quit except if it's the type that don't require you to remain online, another thing you could do is to allocate some fixed amount for gambling don't just dive into your gambling account with all your money as that could result in not only you becoming addicted but also making you waste money that could have being spent on other things especially for married people. And lastly be time conscious, sometimes when we're gamblin gwe kinda feel some urge to just log out of our account and just focus on other things but when we're on a winning spree it becomes difficult for us to quit but if we're lossing it's more easier so incase you ever feel the urge to quit a session just do no matter the situation you're in at that moment.

While if you're trying to stop gambling activity totally, you could start by reducing the time you spend on gambling and also the money you normally allocate to you gambling activity... and more importantly you should also find an hobby to keep yourself busy and remove your mind from gambling this could work although I haven't tried it for gambling but I did for some other stuff I was doing and wanted to stop.

Some people lack the willpower to stop on time. When gambling turns into addiction, I would not underestimate its significance with drug addiction, since the human psyche breaks down in both cases. If you get up in the morning and your thoughts are occupied with only one idea of the game, just like with this idea of the game when you go to bed, you can be called a depressed person. You have fallen into the trap of greed and excitement, a vice from which you urgently need to get out.
Many specialists deal with such people; we can say that the cost of a visit to them is no less than playing games; however, it is better to give money there and get out of this mania than to become a slave, spend everything you earn, and lose again.

I didn’t said I act without money but literally removing all the money voluntarily on my possession. This is the time when I’m too addicted to gamble. Of course I share this problem to my wife that helps me to control my addiction. I have a job here in our country that has a high salary above the minimum wager earner. I don’t have money problem at all. I decided to become open to my wife because I think I can’t do it myself.

I help myself to solve my problem and not the typical type that lying to myself about my control. So I’m serious when I’m doing removing money to my wallet.

I only do this during first month and we transition back to normal again slowly after I feel that I can control it already.


We are both professional, we are always serious on dealing our problems together. Every penny counts if we are talking about my wife especially that she knew what’s my problem.  :D

You must take strict actions of you must beat the addiction of gambling.

- Uninstall and delete all sportsbetting and gambling applications on your cellphone and personal computer.

- Tell your friends and family about your decision to stop gambling and your reason, so they can help. Your friends who gamble can help you by not bringing up discussions about gambling with you, your family can help by encouraging you to continue.

- Avoid people and friends who know about your decision to stop, but mock you for it and try to get you to change your mind.

- Engage in another activity that can take the attention of gambling from your life.

- You can join a group to help discuss your journey to break free from addiction.

- Identify your triggers to gamble and avoid them.

- Mark your progress and set little milestones for yourself to celebrate.

It's very difficult to be consistent when you win and stop, because usually people will continue to play out of curiosity to get even more, but in the end the winning money also runs out and that's human greedy behavior that we can't avoid, especially when losing in a row, of course most people are curious. want to get a win and hope that the lost money returns. but in the end the money ran out.

To be honest, it's not that easy to control yourself and even consistently to stop when you win big, let alone experience consecutive and crushing defeats, after all, addiction actually comes from high curiosity, so it's best to start controlling yourself slowly because it's impossible to stop right away.

I have been last week on both ends of your question and let me tell you that you feel an extreme joy when you are on the winning side and you are already planning to buy a new car,that expensive Iphone 14 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.That though if you continue to play longer sessions will bring you to the other side of the story,you will lose your money most probably as the more you play in a single session and especially in the same slot machine (changing it may not bring you here but can also do so) the more chances to lose in the long run.

The gambling addiction can only be overcome by strong self control,this cannot be achieved within one week or within a month,it needs some years of experience (personal story) and the best thing to do is to quit when you have won enough money to call it a day and not come back for at least some days.There is no other solution to this as once you come back the next day chances are high you will lose it all again.

I have never been addicted to gambling even though I like and enjoy it. And I guess I have enough self-discipline that I'm confident in saying, I'm never going that road.

To those who are already addicted, I guess a group effort is somehow needed to get them out of it. It's hard to expect that gambling addicts themselves will initiate their own rehabilitation, so family, friends, loved ones, workmates, and whoever is around them, even the casinos themselves, should perhaps also take a little share of responsibility.

Aside from the effort to seek professional intervention, other seemingly small yet significant efforts like inviting the gambler to another hobby, or visiting him to take away some of his/her idle hours, or other efforts to simply distract him/her from gambling will definitely be of help.

Quitting is not also an easy road, it takes a long time to finally boost of oneself that there's no room for gambling. Permanent quitting of Quitting is also not an easy road; it takes a long time to convince oneself that there is no room for gambling. It takes time to effectively stop gambling permanently. I know some of my colleagues who claimed to have stopped gambling a long time ago, only to return within a few months, demonstrating that it is not simple to stop, especially for those who are addicted. After a thorough withdrawal and abstinence from all gambling-related activities, discipline and resolve, as well as changing circles and distance from those peers who gamble, one must begin pushing in new directions. Gambling always causes us to lose money and add to our debts for those who are desperate and hooked.

There are a number of things that I do and are embedded in my brain, so that I can gamble and stop as I please, without encouragement and coercion from other parties.
For example:
1. I don't think gambling is real income for me.
2. I always use bonus money or prize money that I get elsewhere to gamble.
3. I don't bring the world of gambling into my real world, meaning: I never gamble in public places, cafes and so on. I like to gamble when it's quiet, without other people knowing, for example: at home when my family members are sleeping, often at night.
4. I always gamble, when I'm enjoying it and in normal circumstances, not when I'm drunk or working.

The four elements above, have always guided me in carrying out gambling activities, so for now I gamble legally and not gambling is not a problem for me, gambling activities for me are based on my tastes and to my heart's content.

I'm not sure if this is applicable to everyone but I know someone who's somewhat addicted to gambling. Like he would spend most of his time in front of his phone gambling online. Even if he has no money to make bets or to spend on gambling, he'd still watch the fight. I think it makes him more eager to find ways to have money and gamble. What I can see from it is because he has nothing else to do. It has become his pastime since that's the only thing that entertains him every day.

So if you really want to get out of your addiction, find other things to divert your attention. Find new stuff or activities you could enjoy so you won't have the time to think about gambling. Explore new things.

I had stopped gambling for several months when the initial covid pandemic was rampant because financial factors were crumbling and several businesses and jobs went bankrupt, but after several months of financial improvement I returned to gambling from playing casino games and some sports betting.
In fact, there are still thoughts and desires to stop, but I can't and it's difficult to leave gambling because in my opinion, gambling has become my entertainment companion to get pleasure and satisfaction.

But I'm also not sure if anyone can really stop gambling in any form because surely they still do it whether it's only in the form of small bets.

The very best way I've found to stay away from gambling is much the same as handling any addiction. Stay away from it, try to use the longest self exclusion period option available that any decent gambling site should be offering and try to actively avoid scenarios where you might be around gambling activity. It can take a vast change of habits but it is possible. The key part is not trying to rationalize betting small amounts, pretending you're in control or just getting a little fix - you must stay away from it completely with no half measure.

You've clearly mastered the art of playing your cards right in the gambling world, and it's paid off. Setting your own rules and having the willpower to follow them surely shows a rock-solid self-discipline.

However, isn't it true that addiction is a beast of many faces, different for everyone? The reins you hold over your betting instincts might be a tougher ride for others. Picture steering through a tempest – no two voyages are the same, and what smooths one person's sail might not ease another's.

Wouldn't it make more sense to push for prevention instead of mere control? A full-court press involving community awareness, advisory services, and fellowship can be a game changer in the fight against gambling addiction. Doesn't a wide-net strategy seem crucial to ensure support is within reach for those who need it most?

Like what I previously mentioned, stopping from any kind of addiction abruptly can be quite difficult- it is important to note that it takes years for a someone to get addicted; and it will also take months/years in order to address and cure it with several methods that require determination and patience.

For starters, it is important for a person to acknowledge that he/she is suffering from that addiction. Once they accept it, the second step is by reaching out to your family and peers for their support. There are many therapies available that cater to addiction but if you want to avoid vising therapies, then it is recommended that you look for different programs and activities that can be a substitute for your old habits.

In fact, it is not easy to get out of the world of gambling, because the temptation to win is very high. I believe that most people (gamblers) must have a desire to quit, but not all of them are able to go through the process. Environmental factors greatly affect a person, when our friends are active gamblers there will be very little chance of us being able to stop. Someone will be far from bored in gambling because in their minds they always imagine a win, they always remember their past wins without realizing that to this day they have never seen how much money they spent to chase victory like in the previous time.

Once I reach my bet limit and lost all the amount of funds deposited in my account in betting I quit for the day note I only deposited and bet with the amount of money I can afford to lose, at times I give myself some breathing space for a week this I often do to avoid being addicted to gambling, even though I have funds to be deposited after losing my funded account yet I always take a break because I believe there are countless betting opportunities ahead or in another day so in a bid to regain my lost bets or chase my losses that day I may continue to lose more funds this is an experience that I passed through and very common among addicted gamblers.

They are professionals, so they will certainly help the gamblers. However, it depends on the willingness of the gambler to heal from a gambling addiction problem, as they are the ones who will initiate the action to become completely free from addiction. It's actually easy to stop gambling because the answer is already present; however, it only depends on the implementation process, as not every gambler has the same sincerity when it comes to accepting their problems and correcting them.

I stop gambling when I don't have money or money but have needs in life that I have to fulfill, so I prefer to fulfill them first. I'm lucky that I'm not addicted to gambling anymore, even though I used to have a bit of gambling addiction, but that has passed. When we experience financial problems and life necessities that must be met, we normally try to fulfill them. But it will be different when someone is addicted to gambling because what is on his mind is gambling, and he cannot put his life's needs first. The best way to help him is to get him involved in activities different from gambling. Perhaps inviting the person to do activities he used to enjoy can make him realize that he can take his mind off gambling and open up his mind to recover from gambling addiction.

For me is simple  ;D. If I don't have any money in my sportsbet.io account , I won't bet. There are times where I really want to bet on some event that I really enjoy like F1 or some certain NBA games and if I have the possibility to loan a small amount , I will do it if not , I will simply move further. I don't have an addiction towards gambling and I'm glad for this but I also don't have a lot of money to spend on gambling nor do I look to get rich by doing it and people who know me , they know I speak the truth.  Per example , I really love to bet on Dota 2 tournaments and DreamLeague just began today but I have no money for it ..so I just watch and enjoy the game.

Overall , it's better to be rough with yourself and when it's time to stop , just stop. If you have bigger problems , you should call your internet provider first of all to block all access towards bookies and it can be done in under 1 day and even if you go with VPN , your provider won't let you access those sites no matter what you try. Then , of course , you need that self control over your phone and other gadgets who do have internet access.

I would blame not having enough social life as a distraction from gambling more than having enough resources, even if you have enough resources to keep gambling, if you have more things to keep yourself engaged, you won't gamble that much, but if you are always free and sitting at home, you will obviously be attracted towards things like video games or online casinos because you obviously need a way to pass your time.

I understand that having a limited amount for gambling can prevent you from spending a lot of money on gambling, but getting addicted to gambling doesn't come only by having a lot of money, initially, you will start playing for a limited time, but as you get into the pleasure of winning, you start playing more and that causes you to become addicted gradually.

I guess this is one way of stopping yourself from gambling. When you don't have something to gamble with, you're not obliged to deposit because you have nothing to gamble.

It's a good strategy for someone who can't stopped himself from doing so and this is like forcefully making you the right choice when your situation is no longer help you.

The situation that's hard to deal with is when you've got little money, you are quick to gamble it even if you know that you're not gonna win and you're more likely just gonna lose it.

If you are really dealing with a gambling addiction, then it is absolutely not easy to just stop it for a while. I don't think it's going to work that way. You will first have to face the situation and numbers, and then hope that you will stop gambling through a certain self-made policy or at least only start gambling as a recreational person. Codl Turkey to stop gambling is one of the hardest solutions out there. But, where there's a will, there's a way.

If I want to quit completely, I think I can. I mean because I still want to do it so I limit and also bet when I have two days off on Saturday and Sunday and even then if I want it with a small capital I'm ready to fill my spare time, and for fun.

and in my opinion and my experience having a busy life or having a job is a good solution, because there is no time to gamble because of work and after returning home I feel tired and rested that I feel every day and that can make me forget about gambling because I don't there is time, actually if I want I can stop gambling and use it to fill my free time or vacation for holidays with my family, traveling or hanging out with friends who I think will forget it.

It would all matter on how you would really be distracting up yourself when it comes to this situation, it doesnt really need that you would be having tons of works because having some other activities would already do its job.It is really just depending or basing up on someones will whether if they are really that serious when it comes on stopping gambling. We arent that dumb
that we wont really be wary about our actions or the things that we've been doing. If you do tolerate out your own addiction then for sure you would be ending up on a mess
but if you are really that get worried on spending up more or losing tons then you would really be just simply stop mid way.

It is really just a matter of control and mind discipline because if you arent really good at it, then you would really be definitely be keeps on coming back and having that the same
perception and treatment towards gambling. If you do want nor chase up wins or even your losses then for sure you would be ending up on a disaster instead.

Suddenly rich is my hope when playing gambling. Who is not tempted by gambling, spend a little capital but you have the possibility to get money from the capital you spend to many times. The victory that I only got a few times made me survive from gambling so I needed a long time to be aware of the loss when I play gambling.

I know that gambling will only make me lose and finally I decided to quit the world of gambling, when I calculated all the costs I spent and the victory I got when playing and the results I spent greater than the victory I got. As well as my savings and assets, instead of increasing, but instead my savings run out to play gambling and some of my assets are sold out to be used as gambling capital in the hope that all the costs I spend can return with the victory I get. And again what happened my assets disappeared and the capital I spent did not return because only the defeat I got. And that's what makes me quit gambling.
Gambling is a futile investment and only the loss you get.

Rehab is the best ever solution to get rid of any kind of addiction which maybe hard to practice but it's the most effective so we need to make them realise they are addictive towards gambling so it's time to spend time on other things as well. But for someone else we can't do much, all we can do is show the path and their will power only can take them to the place where they want to be.

Well, if you feel yourself that you are doing something more than how much you're supposed to do then its time to focus on other.

Gambling could lead to mood changes which could lead to positive or negative behavior. No addiction is better than another. All addiction has severe consequences for the addicts. Gambling addiction has some effects that could affect the finance, health, family, and society at large. It will be better not to be addicted to anything because the effect might be disastrous.

Gambling firms have the task of promoting the drive for responsible gambling. Underaged gambling should be discouraged by limiting adverts to mature targets. Enlightenment programs that include the teaching of some of the ways of avoiding gambling addiction and the need not to gamble more than they can afford to lose should be organized. After engaging in self-help and discovering that you cannot help yourself, it will not be out of place to seek the help of professionals that are specialists in helping people facing gambling disorders.

a) Have a gambling plan and follow it judiciously
b) Learn to only stake what you can afford to lose
c) Stay away from friends who are gambling addicts.
f) Avoid chasing losses.
e) Seek counsel from an experienced moderate gambler
g) Seek the help of a gambling disorder therapist.

to be honest I was a crazy gambling addict in the past but if I tell my story until I get well maybe it will be too long but I will take the gist of my story.

I used to be a gambling addict who spent almost all the money and valuables I had but I constantly wanted to gamble as if I felt dissatisfied if I didn't get something big. and in the end I was really confused, it got worse, I didn't have anything and my family almost didn't care. In the end, I left home for almost a very long time like a homeless person and I felt regret realizing that I had spent a lot of money and had the desire to get well.
in the end I asked for help from my family to cure my gambling addiction and they were very happy to see my intention to stop gambling and I was arranged to marry a woman who is now my wife, she was very patient and beautiful, which made me even more excited to stop gambling and focus on living to support my wife.

after a few years of marriage, I tried to tell my wife if I could gamble and she said yes, but only for entertainment and planning for a small amount of money that I could afford to lose. so that until now I have always been open with my wife to maintain my emotions and control my finances to avoid crazy addiction again.

this is real from what I experienced and what is certain is that the main key to recovering from gambling addiction is self-will and a strong determination to recover.

honestly it's hard to imagine that a person is in a sequence of many victories in gambling, we all know that gambling does not generate profits in the long term, but unfortunately there are people who find it hard to understand that and because they don't want to realize that these people when they lose in the game they put more money thinking that next time it will be different and they will win, but they lose money again, and again they put money to continue playing and in this process they become addicted to gambling, if people were making profits with gambling obviously they wouldn't be making more new deposits and there wouldn't be many gambling addicts, it's not the fault of the casinos and the gambling, it's the people's fault


it's actually the same thing, addiction and addiction and every addict whether it's drugs, alcohol, sex, stealing, killing or gambling addicts act the same way, just change some things in the treatment to cure these people, for example in In the case of a gambling addict he has to stay away from anything that allows gambling, while in the case of an alcohol addict he has to stay away from alcohol, in the case of sex he will stay away from sex, but addicts act in the same ways


I honestly don't see any reason for a casino to take care of their addicted customers, it doesn't make sense, has anyone seen alcoholic beverage companies taking care of all alcoholic customers? I've never seen it, because it's people's fault, there is a TOS that makes each person responsible for their actions

Well, it's obviously difficult, but nothing is impossible in the world. It becomes easier if you are addicted to gambling only because of the pleasure of playing the games and not for getting a lot of money, if you are financially stable and have no issues at all when it comes to money, all you need is a different activity that will keep you engaged and won't give you enough time to gamble a lot, now finding such activity is the challenge.

If you are not financially stable and have got addicted to gambling while trying to earn a living for yourself then it is a bigger problem because if you don't have a job, no income at all, you won't be able to do anything else since you don't have money, in such a case, a friend or a family member might be able to help keep you engaged in something else and keep you away from gambling.

The problem in today's  world is that everyone is gambling and betting anonymously in the comfort of their homes or even on thier cell phones. Most of the time the other people won't know if the person is having bets that's on the losing side or on the winning side.
Another thing is that most gamblers won't even tell their family that they are losing money in gamble otherwise their wives and their family members will try to stop them.

This is why it is difficult to find who are playing aggressive and excessive gambling and losing their life hard earned money through betting and all these stuff.

You don't have to quit gambling unless you are an addict and addiction is somthing that is subjective and there are no general rules to fighting it. But I will try my best to suggest some means to curtail the excess of gambling or to stop it totally.

• The victim should go get a high payijg job, when one is makikg so much money, they may care less about gamblikg since they would be busy in the majority of their lives
• Relocation actually is a good tool to fight addiction.  It really worked in the time of traditional casino.  But now it might not be the ultimate because anyone can assess a betting company with internet access but it wipl still help separate you from some addicted colleagues

It seems to me that those who play through the application on mobile do not play for big money, this is something like entertainment for them. And in fact, now most of them play like this, because the smartphone is always with us and we can play anytime we want. Aggressive betting takes more time, so it will be much more difficult to keep it a secret, you need to analyze matches, read the news and this will not go unnoticed by our family.

When gambling and you are winning, you are always being happy, whenever you lose then you shouldn't pour your anger on anyone, in gambling its either you win or you lose, whenever you are winning, then you should be expecting losing, so whenever you lose, you shouldn't be angry, it's a normal thing which is suppose to happen in gambling.

Generally I know addiction is really bad, but I don't know which one is better between gambling addiction and drugs because I don't do drugs and am not addicted to gambling, but in anything we are doing, we should always avoid being addicted, because it's always difficult to stop when addicted.

Do you think gambling sites really cares about people that are addicted to gambling, they are running their business and the more people are addicted, the more money they will be making, even if gambling sites are trying to help people that are addicted to gambling, then they won't really be serious about it, because when addicted gamblers reduces, then it's going to affect them.

It seems like the important point here is that we don't need who has a more severe gambling addiction and who is a crazy gambling addict, but from all this we know that the most important point is that we must always be able to control ourselves when gambling without emotion and always be responsible in every session. our bet is to avoid gambling addiction that can destroy us.
we all know that if you become a gambling addict it will be difficult to stop, therefore this thread educates us to gamble responsibly and stay away from gambling addiction.

The answer here is what i can give to myself because i know it will work but I can't guarantee that it will also work for another person, when you want to quit gambling, it's a very easy thing to do provided that you're not an addicted gambler, all you just need is to delete every gambling apps and websites on your phone, clear the cookies and history, change your gambling enabling environment to where you can't have access to gambling, engage your money in doing business or invest them on profitable assets, if you're addicted already, then try to find a suitor that will replace your gambling addiction after taking these necessary steps above and get yourself busy doing something.

Too much enjoyable that sometimes we missed checking our pockets and it was empty already because we are chasing our losses and luck.
Well, that exactly happens when we think that gambling could give us money, and that is when we think this could be the solution to our financial problem. Unfortunately, this will even add more problems financially.
The best thing to do is to stop and put an end to our connection to anyone who is a gambler. Staying away from them could easily make us to move on and forget about the stuff we do in the past.

Most of people who starts gambling will have the thought that he want to double their money by gambling. Then, when he loses, he will think "one more time, maybe I will win this time", from this thought it becomes difficult for someone to stop gambling. Because inside him will always focus on trying one more time, and keep doing the same thing "one more time". So without realizing it he was addicted to gambling. Maybe in this forum many have succeeded in making gambling as entertainment, in fact it is unlikely that people out there think that way.

Betting using smart phones is very reliable and easy to get the result because we are always with our phones. The problem is that this can increase gambling addiction because we can always have more influence since we are always with our phone and we might choose to bet at any time we want.

Gambling addiction can come in if we have friends around that  make us to keep betting maybe because they always win. It is very important for us to watch the way we bet to avoid unnecessary drama especially when we make loses that could that is weeks and months to recover.

Some people are never suited for gambling in the first place, for example, people who don't have a job secured have nothing to fall back on when they lose their money, this is a bad way of living because you are ruining yourself and your future.

A smart gambler must first have a job and be disciplined enough to never use all his salaries on gambling, this is why setting a gambling limit for yourself is the best healthy way to gamble like a responsible person.

Have this mindset of, a good day is coming, gamble with 2% of the money you making per month, the remaining 98% won't get you broke, you will be in a good mood and have a roof over your head if all you keep losing is the 2% of what you are making from your job.

You don't have to stop gambling, you only have to apply sense by not burning more than you can afford to forfeit.

The influence is right, if you're being influenced by a gambler then you can't quit for sure. But if you're already addicted and someone still keeps on influencing you and you can't stop him, you better need to find yourself a new place to stay if you can't avoid those people that influences you to gamble.
Like now, there are a lot of sporting events that can easily be influenced by anyone so, you'll be having a hard time getting out of addiction if there are people that surround you to gamble.
So, if you do want to quit and to stop, you have to find ways and initiate things so that you're helping yourself to get out of it and you're also doing your part alone.

I believe that if a person likes to gamble about it should know the closest people in time to notice if suddenly you lose control of yourself. Only people who appreciate you are able to stop you. Many gamblers hide from their relatives that they play gambling. In my opinion this is a huge mistake which leaves you alone with the problem, and in such a situation it is really very difficult to overcome gambling addiction.

If you don't have a gambling addiction, try to play not every day and play only with money on which your life doesn't depend. 

There is always a thread where people ask how to stop gambling and get rid of addiction, we all know that it sounds difficult if we are still in an environment of people who are still gambling, for example friends or family, if gambling is just alone I'm sure you can stop it as long as you are consistent by starting to find another hobby to get rid of the desire to gamble.

Usually addicts or gamblers play to find fun and luck, that's why they will not stop until they find a satisfied point in gambling, so they continue to play gambling. Gambling must be able to control yourself. Never play gambling if you cannot control it.  ;)

When I was a teen, I used to just do all-in and get rekt and don't do gambling for months. It's that simple.
Just go all in and if you make it, just withdraw else you are already away from gambling as you don't have anything to gamble.

On the serious note, just withdraw whatever is left. You aren't going to do x10 simply to recover your losses.

Forgetting something requires focusing on something more attached to another one.  So if one wants to quit gambling then he must focus on something else and spend time there then it is possible to quit gambling. But if a gambler spends free time then it is not possible for him to quit gambling. Quitting gambling is so difficult that no one can explain exactly how to quit gambling. No one can get rid of gambling addiction by giving advice. quitting gambling requires commitment and a belief in yourself that you can control yourself

Change your beliefs about gambling and put another task or habit to replace gambling.

Because all the battles happen in our own minds. If you really want to change, you have to change your self-belief. How bad is gambling in your life? How is it affecting your relationships and finance? Feed yourself with facts and use them as a new norm and a standard for your new self. Then replace gambling with something else. It could be sports like basketball or soccer. A task that will give you the same reward and adrenaline as how you gamble. With different action, you get the same reward and better benefits.

We are glad to hear that. Many wishes us to be like that who can enjoy what they want but still has a control. I think people like that are happier in their lives. Not like to us that we need to permanently quit the activities that makes us addicted only to focus on the much important thing. Despite of not being one of the addicts, you seem to know well if how can addicted gambler solve his problem.

People around us like our friends and families can help us but I doubt if the casinos will do the same thing, as that will be a threat to their business. An addicted gambler needs to understand that there are lots of activities out there which are also fun or profitable but has less or no side effects at all.

Addiction to gambling can increase simply because of curiosity. Some gamblers become addicted simply out of curiosity about a particular game, but after that become addicted especially if they want to recover their losses. Gambling for fun is about those who gamble occasionally, they don't gamble all the time and may only spend a limited amount of money.

I'm obviously not sure about your last point because I think lot of gambling is just to make money. Entertainment is the second reason, while making money is the main goal.

That is a great advice for people facing a gambling addiction. Maybe addiction isn't even the cause, but a consequence of something else which is happening on the life of the gambler and impacting him negatively. It's not unsual to develop an addiction as an attempt to escape from boredom, loneliness or rejection. People find on the game, drugs and alcohol the relief for the pain felt on their routine.

If you are going to take this relief out of their lives, you have to immediately replace it by another activity. That is where sports enter in scene, like you mentioned above. Even a healthy company of a friend or affair can be efficient to disperse the urge for gambling.

So it's everything about changing habits, routine and looking for healthy hobbies which wake pleasure in yourself.

I'm not a gambling addict, so I don't have any experience to stop gambling as I can control myself and put a limit. The problem of gambler can become an addict because they bet higher than they can afford to lose as they want to make money. This is wrong because gambling is full of surprise and luck, even sports betting require skills, but if you're keep winning your account would be limit by the bookie.

There is no one-side-fits-all approach to stopping gambling. One of the things I always preach to my married friends who complain about being unable to do this is to have an honest conversation with their spouse. They need someone who is a non-gambler to hold them accountable. Their spouse would be perfect. In that conversation, they should discuss putting them in charge of their money. That is  their spouse should be in charge of their bank account and finances so that the second they receive any money it is not in their control. The advantage of this option is that it prevents them from squandering the money on gambling.

Usually, what you say happens to novice gamblers. they think that gambling can easily multiply money. and yes, that's true, unfortunately for some lucky rookie gamblers. conversely, newbie gamblers who lose, they will try to think "one more time, maybe this time we will win". but what happens, can only win or even experience successive defeats. and for beginners who win, they will be more addicted because they get money practically and quickly and in the end they don't realize that they are gradually becoming addicts, regardless of winning or losing in the gambling session.

So, isn't this also what we've experienced right? I think, experience like this is a very common experience. then, some other gamblers will become increasingly dependent on his own desires. and some gamblers who learn from experience, change their minds to make gambling an entertainment. so, we will stay close to addiction, maybe even we ourselves are the ones. but consciously, we have more understanding and responsibility so as not to harm the people around us, especially our families. and nothing more, just making gambling a fun pastime.

This is funny to me and don't you think those measures can easily  be reversed?
I don't think this your technique might even work for you because  the same apps you mentioned  wouldn't cost me nothing but just few megabytes to reinstall them and clearing the cache and history  only made room and space for me to adventure the gambling world more and also o don't think the VPN will work or getting a partner as well because you might still get a partner and still decide to hide your gambling habits from he or she  and hence one of the best ways to stay in check is having someone stay around you to keep you in check and also having periodic counseling session.

Stopping from gambling is a personal decision that should be backed by core discipline because the addiction of gambling is not something you can deal with under one day. You need to have a reason(s) why you shouldn't gamble anymore and allow those reasons be your driving force in eliminating the urge to continually gamble.

If you got into gambling out of the idea of killing boredom for example. Then in same vein you find something else fascinating to replace that time you spend on gambling under the idea of killing boredom. Tie your decision of ending gambling on your reasons why you needed to stop it. With doing so it could help you to stop gambling. Purpose in life is everything.

Until you get to realize that you can't make a good life outta gambling, you cannot seize getting addicted... It's never easy mostly for peeps that don't really wanna get stressed from any manual or cognitive jobs - sought of.. but, if you just realize early enough that your refusal to stop or control your gambling habits would end you In your early grave or endless poverty, then you'll try every possible means to put a STOP to it...
Secondly, the feeling that you weren't able to make out with something good on the previous bet, and that it's actually cool to wager on several bets to see which one cuts (...and that seems to you like you can't certainly lose in all, but sometimes that's not even true.) - turns out to be the worst feeling that brings the whole doom... Whenever you begin to feel that way, you'll have no choice but to keep gambling!!

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or you could try the unusual way of stopping gambling. yu know when they say go big or go home, try going all in and bet all the amount you could come up in one bet.

you could win hundred thousand ls thru it if you win and if you lose it all, you can then stop gambling. you won't have anything to bet after that.

It is not an easy decision to take when it come to stoping gambling because gambling is very addictive so it takes a high disciplined person to stop this habit, you try to stop this by uninstalling some app you use for it if you play online and total avoidance of place or friends that you feel that contributes to you indulging in the act.

I think that's the hardest thing to stop, because when you are gambling with your mobile phone, you are doing something that is quite easy and very hard to stop, it is like going on instagram reels hell, when you start once, it is very hard to stop that as well. Same with betting, if I open up my phone, lay down a bit on the couch, and start gambling then it is near impossible to stop before the money runs out.

Thankfully I only deposit a small amount so it can finish in a couple hours and I can go to sleep. It is not that easy and it feels like it is going to take a while but I think it is quite important to remember it's our phone and it's our money and we should be able to stop, I fail to do that but I will try to learn how to do it better.

The fastest way to get addicted to gambling is believing that you can make monthly income with gambling or that gambling can make all their dreams come true. Once you start believing that these are possible through gambling it will be very hard to stop gambling, and that includes after losing everything to gambling, have you ever seen people that lost everything and everyone that loved them because of their gambling habit and they still won't stop gambling? They believe that once their dreams come true, those who hated them will love them back, I have meant such people.

That is not the right way because it carries a high risk of someone becoming poor or having no money at all.
Maybe it's true that you can stop when you lose because you don't have anything to bet on, but that's the same as risking your source of life.

It's better to use other methods such as finding a job that is really busy so that time every day is used for working and sleeping so you can forget about gambling by itself.
But what gets in the way of this method is boredom.

First off, I do not believe that anybody would go into something for formality sake, there should be a reason why a gambler became an addict in the first place it's either because this is his major source of income or because just like other mates have mentioned, they are idle.

First thing to do is to tackle the reason you became an addict if it's due to idleness of course you have to find something to do to keep yourself busy all the time or if on the other hand it is due to financial situation I think as an individual you get yourself a job a good-paying job that will help you

That method can make him broke but actually this is not an effective way to stop gambling since if that person will get or acquire some capital to use for sure he will go back to gamble again.

Also maybe getting a job might be a temporary solution but most likely it will not guarantee to be effective for long term since there are people that when they have money they find something to use this since they want to enjoy it. Maybe the one best solution is to cut off all the access on casinos like uninstall the apps or even don't hold any gadget that can give you a glimpsed of this things for sure you can slowly move on from this and connect back to physical activities.

Even more difficult is curing gambling addicts which I feel will not help fully to just give advice to addicts to be able to stop gambling, I also still continue to gamble even though I have tried to stop gambling, it is true that doing so is not as easy as one might imagine. , if you gamble because it's online maybe we can get rid of our cellphones or away from laptops so we don't access online casinos anymore or disconnect wifi so that we are free from the internet.

But even that doesn't help if there are still friends or part of the family who still like to gamble and are near us, it's clear that it will be difficult to stop gambling because what we see close to us can provoke high curiosity to try it again, that's why to stop gambling sometimes we need to lock ourselves in a quiet and calm place and most importantly there is intention. because with the intention of helping us to stop gambling.

You cannot straight away stop an gambling addict. You can take steps to first control it and then stop it. Remember for controlling any kind of addiction you need a strong will power. I read somewhere that there are a few steps that can help control this problem. The first one is admiting the problem. Those who are addicted to  gambling would never admit their addiction. When they accept that they are addicted then we can more to the second step which is seeking support. The best option would be to reach out to support group if not then seek councelling of this problem. The third step would be to limiting exposure & setting up a limit. By setting up alinit you basically can limit your exposure to these platforms. The last would be to try and spend time in other activities rather spending online on a casino.

We sometimes say we want to stop gambling but we found out that the more we are attempting to stop the more we are getting more attrated to it, there are some decisions we need to take action on, it's not a thing we can just say by just mere words, we have to take a cognitive actions over it and the best way is to distance self from any gambling related platform or environment that could draw our individual personal interest back to it, we easily got attrated to what we often sees every time.

I'll start by asking him if he knows about making a budget. For food, bills, savings, etc...
Because that is where you will know a gambler is willing to learn discipline by just putting a budget on his wallet and if that is all gone, he should stay away from it. The problem right now is gambling accessibility. We could easily have our hands on gambling sites with just a computer/smartphone with the internet which I bet 90 percent of people this day have.
But, if we know how to handle our budget then we could minimize the loss and after that we could control our ways of gambling by simply stopping at the time it's all gone. It means we have no options left, we cannot deposit more, and then also putting a winning quota will help earn some money for the next gambling day. Addicts don't like discipline, they are actually against it, they want to keep on going as long as their eyes are open.
Also, starting a new hobby might help out. Something that will keep your mind out of gambling.

Negative reasons are responsible for why we have to stop gambling, if you're not getting any negative response from gambling then you don't have a reason why we have to stop gambling. Gambling isn't entirely bad but when we over do it and get addicted that's when it's bad.

If you're gambling for entertainment and you noticed it's getting out of hand, you don't have to stop gambling instead control the way you gamble. Gambling is a good source of entertainment and when you're not depending on it to get income you enjoy it better.

You should only stop gambling when you noticed it's making you get addicted and forgetting about other responsibilities of your life. Example, if gambling is taking all your time and you have none left for your love ones then you have to stop gambling when reducing hasn't been effective.

Another one I have used over the years against other things I was doing and felt the need to stop doing them since they could cause damage to my life was to reduce the time I spend doing such things. If I was doing it for up to an hour every day I reduced it to just 30 minutes three times in a week and from there lower the time more and in the process I'll look for more productive things to keep myself busy so that the thought of returning back does not come to my mind.

If such approach is taken towards gambling it could also prove effective, but I'd know cause like I said before I have not tried it directly on gambling but if the need ever arises for me to stop gambling totally I guess this will be one of the methods I'd try.

Life is not as difficult as some claim, if I try something that requires money and it doesn't work, I will give in to trying another strategy; if that also doesn't work, I will quietly give up considering the implications for my health or my bank account. Those who are looking to use gambling as a way to get rich quickly are the only ones who get frustrated when their predictions don't match te results of their events, gambling doesn't have to become an addiction, but if it does, those who can't help themselves should seek help from a therapist, and those who feel they are losing more money than they are making should take a break, is as simple as that! 

Stop gambling when you notice that the negative effects on you is becoming too much. If you gamble for fun and there is no negative effect on you , there is no need to stop the activity since it is contributing to your leisure. If you stop gambling without any firm reasons, you will start to gamble again soon before you realise it. If you must stop gambling, having a strong reason why you want to stop is the first step. Remind yourself everyday why you wish to stop gambling so you can motivate yourself to stay away from gambling. Think of how better your life will be without gambling, then act to achieve it.

It becomes very difficult to get out of the addiction yourself if you've gone too deep into it, in such a situation, you will probably need a helping hand that will take you out from the gambling zone and take you to somewhere else where you will do something else so that the urge to gamble starts reducing with time, and that will only happen if you get involved with something else that you like doing but left it due to gambling.

A friend or a family member might be able to help you with something like that, someone who is the closest to you and knows and understands you pretty well so that they make you do things that you like which aren't bad things so that you stop gambling and leave it slowly.

It's not a problem but it's just a preference. Maybe they don't want to be discovered by someone else? But I believe there are still people who gamble the old way. They have nothing to hide and they know that the people around them won't think negatively about them.

I only play online gambling and my wife knows it. I don't keep it a secret. He never get angry with me, because I am the one who work and provide her money and even at once, she never sees me lose all my paycheck at one go because I make sure to give most of it first before I play. Gambling owners knows who is betting aggressively but I doubt if they will talk to that gambler and gave them advices about their habit as that will affect their income.

They need to know their role models whoever those people are because they need to compare them to themselves mostly those people are rich and don't care about their money because they have multiple sources of income so when they waste some thousand dollars in a single night, it is as if they are just throwing some few cents because they can quickly recover that outside the Casino either they have high salary jobs or companies or anything else that can fund them all over again. Unlike the common people who wanted to be like them by playing as if no tomorrow, they are just ruining their life because they don't have anything to recover from their loss and they end up losing everything they have plus the wealth that is not supposed to be used in betting.

I never stop to gamble because I know the risk and I gamble for fun.

If you and some else want to stop gambling, it's better to seek a professional, because they already know how to handle it to cure your addiction. But it will not be easy as gambling is promoted almost in every where, to really stop gambling, I think you need to just stay in home and never touch anything to connect with digital world.

I think that if addiction was not a serious problem as long as you are still having sense in your mind. I meant you can know how many funds that can be spent for gambling. The problem is so many gamblers with addictions were losing their sense. They could not think properly about how to give limit for what they should be spent for gambling purpose. Limiting your fund has become one of most effective way to prevent yourself from being addict in gambling but anyone has different perspectives.

You can try to start it by yourself. I prefer to put limitation for how much money that could be spent to play in the sport bet.
It's far better rather than forcing yourself to avoid it. It will not make you able to stay away from your addiction. The progress can be done slowly.
As some said above if the main things must be how discipline you are.

Same here, I will not even deny that there might be some losses already in my side but that's just fine as I just gamble for entertainment and for past time, and not to seek money in the sidelines. So, whenever I win, I just take it as a bonus because in the first place, that wasn't my goal.
I'm just giving myself a safe distance before everything goes horribly wrong as I know that if I will get addicted, I will have some serious struggles for sure and that's not what I wanted.

The fact that therapists can cure smokers and drug addicts makes this no any difference,  if you are addicted to gambling, you are the only one that can put an end to it, by strictly forbidding yourself from it.

Gambling addicts believes in that flickering hope that's fading right before their eyes, they believe that there is still some light left after they risked everything and lose it all to gambling, instead of working on themselves they go out and look for more money to gamble, this is the most stupid way to gamble.

If you are not making money through a job you should not go for gambling, money most be coming from a source at least, even if you keep losing your monthly salary to gambling you will wake up, because all the hard work just to lose all the money? That hard work will set your brain right.

Outsmarting a gambling addiction, is it feasible? Its as complex as the gamble itself. Your approach: attempt, fail, adapt, quit if needed - they sounds too simplistic, doesnt it belittle the gravity of the issue? Can it be that easy?! Addiction, in all forms, is a psychological maze. A mental snare. Its not a 'snap' decision to break free. It requires expert help, behavioural adjustments, and a strong support base. Also, implying gambling isnt an issue unless finances are at stake is a tad misguided. Its more than money—its the relinquishment of control, the strain on relationships, the dissolution of tranquility. Yes, a therapist's aid is a good start towards regaining control. But remember, its not a lone battle. A supportive surrounding is crucial in this journey.

first of all it's essential limit the money available to bet and set deposit or spending limits on each site
example for crypto users: use cold wallet/password protected (of course in a second location respect you're living).

next steps: self-exclusion from all gambling sites.
if this is not working as supposed to be...request for professional help (via doctor or counseling group).
it can be helpful talk with family members or friends but it's not always the right solution...

If you really gamble just for fun, then you're a lucky man.

I was introduced to gambling about 30 years ago. In my life there were big wins and big losses and mistakes and discord with friends etc., but I was able to overcome all that without anyone's help. Every gambler must understand that if you do not want problems with gambling you have to learn to control yourself and never play for other people's money.  

You are already talking about a serious gambling addiction, it can be very difficult to get out of this state on your own. And although this should be an integrated approach, but first of all, the player himself should want to get rid of this problem, without this, all attempts by others to solve this problem will remain fruitless.

If a person is aware of the problem, then he has a chance to cope with it, if contrary to the comments of relatives, the player believes that everything is in order, then unfortunately, in this case it will be very difficult somehow to fix it.

It's quite easy to stop playing - you just have to switch yourself to something else. But this is difficult to do psychologically. Another hobby should bring you a similar level of adrenaline. Of course, whether you have the courage to stop playing is another question.

Best way to help you out from excessive gambling? Well, it's you who can only help yourself and that's the best way. If someone who cares for you brought you to a therapist or a rehab, you will still find a way to gamble again because it was never your decision to quit gambling in the first place.
So, the best way to quit or minimize gambling is to convince yourself to take necessary steps to ease the urge to do gambling in a daily basis.
 But if you still enjoying gambling and not lossing so much money, then I think you're still fine since you need it to keep your mind sane after a stressful week of work.

You are the only ones who could really solve out such problem without the need on spending some professional fees or having those help from other people.If you are really that just having that will and self control

then you could really be able to solve it on your own.Although there are people who are really that who do fail up when it comes to controlling up their emotions and making up some targets or whatever they would be deciding to do on which they do really fail on doing so. Stopping gambling addiction is hard, it might that sounds to easy to say but when you do get shackled with addiction then there's nothing you can do
but you should really be quitting it up before it would be too late.

It would be mainly destroying your financial and even with your family relations and all of things on the time that addiction gets really that being too severe.This is why you should really be
that careful on dealing with gambling.Always be having that in moderation.

In general, happiness comes from nice things, and when you're unhappy, you can simply target your rage at something. When you win a bet, you get this euphoria that makes you believe that you are smart when it comes to gambling. You feel like you are on top of the world and forget that gambling is a two-sided game with a 50/50 probability of success. You should be able to stop playing when you've lost a number of games in a row and curb your greed.




All addictions are terrible, whether they involve gambling, drugs, smoking, or anything else. People with addiction often feel awful about what they do after they have done it, and after a while they still want to do it again because it is a part of who they are; they know it is bad and they want to stop forever, but it is very tough.
 
Being addicted on either of the two is unhealthy since it causes you to emotionally harm yourself and has a negative impact on your health because you won't have time for other activities. When you have a gambling addiction, you won't have any other use for your money besides gambling. You'll constantly want to get back your lost money at any cost, which will result in you losing more money. However, in my opinion, gambling addiction is much better than drug addiction because drug addiction shortens a person's life span by causing organ damage. It is harmful and causes premature death.



I occasionally gamble and am happy that I am not an addict because I have witnessed the bad effects that gambling addiction has had on a number of other individuals. Fortunately, I don't know anyone close to me who is hooked to it, but I believe that, like the OP suggested, prayer and counseling could be helpful.

I agree. I would suggest to switch to another source of entertainment, like video games, they can be very fun and if the genre is the correct for one, they can even bring a similar sense of enjoyment to gambling.

There are people who say that everything is better with friends, so perhaps even some online gaming could replace for some time the urges of wagering on a casino. The important thing is also to seek for family support and even professional psychological help if one feels the urge is too strong and continues to affect the full development of our life after trying to quit and replace it with other activities.

As usual, anything is excess is harmful to anyone.

Talking with someone is ALWAYS a good idea.  You may not find the right therapist/psychologist on your first go round (meaning you might have to try out a few to find a good one) but eventually you will be able to find someone who can help you with all issues in your life, not just your gambling issues.  Don't let anyone ever tell you any different, therapy works!

For me, it's never been an issue, but I can see how addicting it can get, and yes very much like a drug addiction.  I wish anyone going through either the best of luck!

I would advise that person to visit this gambling support thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5450013.0) if the other solutions from most of the posts above didn't help them.

Having another hobby that can replace gambling is the solution that also helped me. It's easy to do it once, and then the real challenge is doing it repeatedly since they need to have that kind of tenacity before they can stop their addiction for good.

I don't call gambling bad because it is a good way to spend my free time. When I come back from work I focus on it. But I can't call it bad as long as it doesn't cross any of my limits. A gambler becomes addicted only when he spends excessive time in gambling. Finding the identity of an addicted gambler is not an easy these days. There is no assurance that a gambler will be able to overcome his addiction on his own self. Because an addicted gambler never wants to be recognized as an addicted gambler. But the main point is that if someone is doing excessive gambling then he should be convinced as well as highlight its harmful aspects. He should be made to understand that gambling is not a source of profit. I think if one does these things well then he can come back from his addiction.

One thing common about gambling is that it's very easy to start but difficult to stop because we all enjoyed gambling especially when it comes to having fun together along, but I don't want to believe that a professional solicition is much needed because it's what we ourselves should be responsible for and if we are truly determined to change anything then it must first comes from our own self before others could interfere or contribute further advising us on it, most cases where external professional guide is needed is when we have gone outrageous with gambling.

Before the person becomes addicted to gambling, he can stop for a moment to see how gambling affects him. But sadly, only a few can do so and find that he is already experiencing the symptoms of gambling addiction so he has to stop it before it becomes a gambling addiction.

It's not easy to overcome and it takes a lot of determination to tell himself that he should stop gambling and have enough fun. As long as he can say it, he can stop but for the most part, people will not be able to say it or find it difficult because the temptation of gambling always comes to them. That is why we must know when to stop gambling so we don't go too far and avoid gambling addiction.

Many people have been gambling all their lives and have no problem with gambling addiction. Someone gets a gambling addiction after only a few gambling sessions. Therefore, gambling addiction is not a stigma on every person who plays casinos. Each individual must monitor themselves during a gamble and analyze how it affects gambling and take the necessary steps if notices that the becomes a gambling addict.

I have a friend who does not gamble at all, but he does not know how to control his diet, he is so fat that it greatly interferes with his life. I think this problem is very similar to gambling addiction, because only he decides how much to eat. In the same way a gambler decides how much money he is willing to lose and how often he plays at the casino.

Many gamblers have undoubtedly found themselves in a situation where they've lost control due to gambling addiction. It's truly frightening, considering the number of people who have gone bankrupt as a result of gambling.

Some suggest limiting gambling, but it's an incredibly enticing industry. Many individuals push their own limits and spiral out of control. They may even resort to selling their belongings when they've exhausted their funds.

Although I haven't personally experienced addiction to that extent, I can imagine what it would be like. The first step I would take is to consult with a psychologist. I would seek rehabilitation to overcome the gambling addiction. Then, I would actively pursue other activities that would occupy my time and prevent me from gambling again. Recovering from any addiction takes time, but I firmly believe it's possible, as many people have successfully overcome such addictions.

You do not actually need to stop gambling since it's just for fun and entertainment for most people you could still occasionally gamble have bets etc, then maybe win or lose what so ever it wasn't really bad to gamble sometimes, you just need to put a limitation on it know when to stop, also have the discipline that you need in order to gamble responsibly.

In my opinion, it was just a matter of commitment, you could easily overpower your addict if you really want to, I just think that this addict let themself become a gambling addict, or should I say they were just greedy for winning and putting every time on luck gambling all of their money just to win. If you really want to get or have money if gambling really the way? It is not the way, right? this is just for lazy people, Players don't really see gambling as a way or shortcut to getting rich or a source of income.

Online gambling makes everything easy in just 1 click. Other people who have a new hobby may only focus during the day, but before going to bed, someone will probably open their phone and reopen the gambling site they are trying to get rid of. This happens to a lot of peole, even to myself at the beginning to stop. Unless he closes access to finances or leaves his cell phone will stop gambling faster. limiting myself to using my phone during breaks and not limiting myself to hanging out with family and friends every day is works for me. In the end, everyone has a different way. ;D

Individuals who are addicted to gambling or have a gambling problem are like that because they see gambling as one of the ways to make money. To turn $100 to $1000. This is the underlying cause. When you compare the people are are addicted to gambling and those who are not, you will find out that the later have a different perspective about gambling. To quit gambling you need a change of perspective. Start following financial gurus, start reading their books. That way you will be able to turn $100 to $1000 and then to $10000. It is as simple as that. Like they have said, what you focus on grows.

If you have said this, it's mean you know who are those financial gurus and their books. Show me who're them and what are their books? this would be interesting as you said just follow financial guru and stay on focus, you will able to turn $100 to $1000.

I believe that's just a bullshit, there's no such follow financial guru and stay focus in gambling because gambling is definitely will make you lose your money.

One reason might be due to the fact that they believe they can turn their little capital into a huge amount of they continue trying their luck but they are some who got addicted due to frustration (as stated by another user ) and for a case where money wasn't the cause of the addiction this your suggestion won't work, they are some people that are currently addicted to gambling and yet they are not aware of it or perhaps they keep reassuring their self that they are not.

Most of those books by those self proclaimed financial gurus most times does not contain the information you need, it's better to read books on human nature, how to develop your self not only in financial aspect but other aspect as a whole.

Gambling is not a place to make money so this mindset should be changed because it will not make people rich because of playing gambling, that is why people find it difficult to stop playing gambling when they should stop for example when getting a big win, but they continue the game to finish and In the end losing a lot of money in the game.

Playing gambling must be prepared to lose consciously also have to play with money ready to lose it, so when playing better does not have to be serious and play to have fun just will not make us become addicts and can stop when we want of course that is the mindset What must be instilled and never expect to double money by gambling from $ 100 to $ 1000, it will be difficult.  ;)

All addictions are harmful. In my opinion, being addicted to either gambling or drugs is a bad situation that can be controlled. However, being addicted to drugs is worse than being addicted to gambling because drug addiction can cause you to do other bad things like waste your money on gambling, stealing, and other things, whereas someone who is only addicted to gambling can only think about getting money and gambling.
You may be surprised to learn that some people spend more than ten times as much money on drugs as they do on gambling.


The best approach is to help them realize that what they are doing will not improve their lives in any way but will only serve to worsen them. You can do this by giving an example of a gambler who has become addicted to gambling so that they can see how their life is affected. I believe that as a result, they will start to think about themselves and stop gambling excessively.  

Not might, but it is really the reason why many gamblers are at risk. The idea of becoming rich in a short period of time than working as an employee, gives drive to the gamblers to continue until they reach such goal. Problem is not all gamblers are succeeding; if we would base on the ratio between those who won big time and those who have lost huge amount of money, I think it would be one in a million. And this reality is still being disregarded by gamblers.

In order to stop, acceptance would be the first thing to do. Accepting the fact that it is more likely to lose than to win is a huge step forward stopping this habit. Next is limiting oneself from playing little by little. Adding another hobby to occupy one's time gambling, would be also necessary. Lastly, do not be too dependent on your fate. It is us who are responsible for the life we would be having therefore, avoid engaging to risky things.

Perhaps some of my posts would help to verify the line of thinking that I maintain around this topic, which abounds in the forum, the addict is a patient who reveals his weaknesses in situations like gambling, but regardless of whether you are or not, he always mentioned that the The best bet you can make is to pay for an appointment with a psychologist.

I don't know but I believed without proper hard work its going to be very hard to turn a 100$ buck to a thousands by just reading books of gurus and most definitely not an expectations from winning big in gambling. Gambling is an habit that should be enjoyed by placing bet on your favourite team or events just for pleasure purpose and nothing else.

^That is a good perspective when it comes to gambling activity.
It should be gambling is primarily based on chance, and the odds are usually stacked against the player. Relying on gambling as a means to make money can lead to financial difficulties and potential addiction. It is advisable to approach gambling as a form of entertainment, where the main purpose is to enjoy the activity itself rather than expecting financial gains.
Instead of relying on gambling or quick-fix solutions, I think it is generally more productive to focus on developing solid financial habits, such as budgeting, saving, and investing in legitimate and sustainable ways gambling should be if there is an extra fund for fun.

Not every gambler can handle rejection and losses, some gamblers actually need to be stopped or stop on their own, I hope you know that when they say gambling is a probability of certainty, despite when some people used to win plenty of times and losses few, there are gamblers on the other end that win few and loss many, there is no how these people wouldn't be mad at some point if they continue playing with the hope that they will make it back some days, there are some players that can even go mad and do something extraordinary just as we have seen on this board of 22 years old student that committed suicide.

Just make use of your own common sense and realistic approach when it comes to things around or in regarding with your actions on which it would really be that sensible if you do things which would really be beneficial into your life instead on being destructive. Who does really like on having a life on having a financial struggle? None right and this is where it is really just that right that you should be wise on taking decisions whether it would really be leading up that way or not.

If you dont like to experience some financial hardships or struggles then you should really gamble in moderate manner and having that treatment that gambling is really just that
for fun and not for income stream. There are really just that people who cant really be able to determine which one is really that good and which one is really that bad.

Mr.suevie what books can we read that will turn 100 bulk into $1k or even more this must be some form of miracle books that make money grow like grass,  and just Asalastantiger stated, there is no way to earn such an amount constantly with hard work and indeed, nothing works unless we make it work and so since money doesn't grow on trees or there is free money anywhere one need to put in a lot of efforts in making that extra bulk and sometimes you can not be consistent in the amount you make daily even in business.

Chasing constant winning in gambling have its underline challenges possibly addiction is the most mentioned among those challenges, so at that one must treat it with optimism and clear guidance to avoid the worst case from happening.

Very much agree with you, and by the way, committing suicide is not an extraordinary something,  but a crazy thing to do, like I've always said, stopping gambling is easy if only the gambler is not addicted, for those who are already hooked, it is just as you have said, they either need to stop themselves, or need to be stopped, but unfortunately, I've discovered that most gambling addicts are introverts find it had to relate with the outside world, for such kind of people, it is hard to know what they are going through and how to help them, except you are really close to such a person.

A gambler must make loses, that is a sure thing, and sometimes, such loses might be extreme, and this is why we are always advised to only gamble with as much as we can afford to loose, if only will learn to always keep to this rule, there wouldn't be any problems, and even if there was, it wouldn't be much.

Crazy thing indeed knowing that in every problem does have that kind of solution on which taking up some suicide is never been that ideal.It is really just that there are people who arent really that good when it comes to decision making but rather they would really be tolerating their addiction towards gambling which is something that needs to be avoided in the first place. Gambling is for fun and its really just that normal that you would really be spending money into it and dont consider that you would really be winning money on the time that you would really be dealing with it.

Add to that luck that is also a very huge deciding factor on your streak in gambling that can make or break your profit. It's a very tricky element of gambling that not everyone will ever have at a given time. Even if you have all the strategies at your disposal, you will still need luck to get through and win something that is worth your time and your effort.

If you're looking to gamble, just don't expect to always win. Have fun and maybe that's it.

Multiple our money through sports betting will require a deep analysis. I don't even think if people will try to gamble their money into the team that they didn't know about. that sounds non sense to happen but it's different when we are playing slots as our luck will be determining the result from what we have gamble with. I don't even think if playing slot will be requiring a hardwork like when someone was identifying the potential club to win the game in the sport betting.

Sports betting and slots are very different, and we must have luck in slot games. Meanwhile, apart from luck in sports betting, we also have to do an in-depth analysis to find which team or player has a bigger chance of winning than their opponent.

So maybe people can make money on sports betting but they need to have the ability to analyze the game. That way, they can find the right team to win the game. But not many can make much money on sports betting because it takes a lot to find the right team.

I really have loads of sympathy for people who wants to stop gambling, because people are bombarded with online gambling related advertisements on all platforms. I counted the gambling advertisements on television the other day... and I nearly fell off my chair, when I saw how much advertisements are shown in 1 hour.  ::)

Then people go online and they get bombarded with gambling advertisements on their phone / laptop / iPad etc... etc.. it is just crazy how much money are paid to advertise gambling content.  ::)

      -  If from gambling addiction you want to stop this habit, I think it will not be easy for you, because it has become your habit or adrenalin in your daily life. But it will not be difficult to do if you yourself are determined to leave gambling.

And the person who warns you about this thing also does something different, because it also adds a reason to not continue playing gambling from being addicted to it in reality.

Gambling advertisements are all over the internet nowadays which affects those who want to recover from gambling addiction negatively. Though they are trying to avoid gambling, they will still be tempted to try out their luck again as they see advertisements and promotions online. If a person wants to completely avoid gambling, he should also limit is number of hours using gadgets so he could avoid gambling temptations.
It takes a lot of courage and discipline for a person to get over and heal from gambling addiction. There are things that he has to sacrifice and avoid in order to succeed and totally be healed. It needs discipline and self-control to be determined about what he really wants. He must change his lifestyle and routine to get over his gambling addiction successfully since this is a challenging thing emotionally and physically.

It's better not to have started than planning quitting because it's not that easy to achieve, addiction is not what we can just say by mouth and assume that settles it, there must be some practical steps in action to take which will help get over it gradually because some things were bot done by force but through understanding and application of knowledge in handling such situations just as in case of gambling addiction we are discussing


The truth is that even sometimes we will discover that those that introduced gambling to us aren't a victim of addiction because they have been used to it and are matured enough to manage my themselves through it, that's why sometimes we shouldn't make comparisons in gambling.

maybe if someone who has entered into a state of addiction will certainly be very difficult to stop their addiction or even have no thoughts of stopping gambling but for someone who has not become a gambling addict maybe they still have a way to stop gambling.

and for someone who is too addicted to gambling and already has the desire to stop gambling I think it will also make it easier to stop betting activities in various ways and with help from family or by means of hypnosis as discussed in other threads.

Someone who has been constantly involved with gambling-related stuff will surely see a lot of them because marketing experts of the casinos run targeted ads targeting people who have shown interest in gambling any time in the past, so if you have been gambling or ever used the search to search something related to it or even if you used YouTube to watch some videos involving gambling, you are a potential target for them.

Those who want to get rid of those advertisements should change all the accounts that they used before, like Gmail and stuff, where your records are saved and they have recorded your searches and everything which are causing those ads to appear every now and then.

Currently, gambling advertisements are not only online, they are now also available on TV media. As a result, it is becoming difficult to control them in favor of addicted gamblers. But to be cured of this condition, the gambler must solve his problem. If necessary stay away from internet or TV. But I think this task is difficult for any gambler. He must follow a routine. However, if the gambler does not pay attention to those things, then it is never possible remove his addiction.

The process is not complicated, but unfortunately, there are still many gambling addicts out there who struggle to cure themselves. It is always crucial for individuals who are addicted to determine how they will follow the steps to break free from their addiction. Recognizing that it is a significant problem probably makes the job easier because if a gambler does not acknowledge their addiction despite signs being evident to those around them, it would be nearly impossible for that person to change.

I see it as crazy to commit sucide due to gambling addiction or failure to make the winning and this is why it better to avoid excessive gambling if you can't control your emotional reaction if you incur loses along the line,  I have not heard of suicide due to gambling before only a case of an o level students who drank poison for losing his school fees to sports betting,  so in this case, I don't think he is and addict but just unlucky and unbiased to have gambled with his fees.

Also more blames is on those around him,  I think he may have suffered from discriminations and other rejection from those around him stead of supporting the guy to overcome the incident.

Consider gambling not a source of living but just an entertainment. That way, you will only play when you have enough money to gamble, or just gamble on your extra money. And when you gamble, never chase your losses because that will only lead to addiction. Know that when you gamble, you are letting yourself to lose your money so just spend an amount that you can afford to lose.

If a gambler that is already addicted want to fight addiction, he must be ready to do it and gives the necessary support they need, it's just like a fat buddy that is ready to reduce the fatness of his body and don't want to stop consuming fatty and oil food. As a gambler that is ready to quit gambling for good, it will be very healthier to skip things that may contribute to gambling, as you have said like changing if the channel to a non-sporty channel like entertainment and news or even action movies, no way you will see gambling advertisements in such channels, and if they appear, it will be lesser as compared to sporty channel televisions.

What kind of struggle do you mean?
If they really struggle and have the determination to stop gambling, it won't be complicated because everything comes from the thoughts and actions of each gambler himself.
There are some gamblers I have met who want to stop gambling but they don't want to leave the casino they are using, they have access to it all the time so there is always an urge to gamble.
The desire to achieve goals without action is just a dream.

We may look it really crazy but we never knew the pressure that person is undergoing.  The debts pressure, family pressure, peer pressure and many more.  They are building on the addicted gamblers mind making them depressed.  We should always support them and show them that they are not alone while we are slowly shifting their attention to other things.


True people seems to put blame on addicted gambler rather than understanding and supporting them to recover.  Even family that tends to support the victim still put pressure on blaming the addicted gambling first before helping them.  My thought is that we should never blame the person who wanted to remove his addiction if we intend to help them.

It's the same as prevention is better than cure. I agree on this if what we are talking about is smoking and taking drugs but for some certain thing like drinking a beer, wine and playing a gambling, no because it can be beneficial to our body if we only consume them moderately.

Not all those who drink and gamble are addicted to it so there is no need for them to cure or stop doing it. In curing an addicted person, verbal or by using our mouth can still be involved. If it ain't working, that is the time to ask a help for some apparatus. I remember there is a thread here last time about using a pendulum to cure gambling addiction but I think it's not effective as by using some medicines, injections and other stuffs.

Many people have been disappointed by gambling, and the number is continually increasing. The gambling system will never cease to exist, but it will continue to drive more people insane as a result of their addiction and record enormous losses. Stopping gambling needs more substantial planning and disciplinary action. A gambler may fantasize about quitting gambling overnight; nevertheless, he must first determine disciplinary rules that will govern him; he need more time to carry out his actions; and he is hesitant to engage in gambling-related activities.

Habit is not easy to stop. It is not done by word of the mouth but excruciating effort by yourself and people around you. In fact for an addict, it goes beyond your personal decision to stop it, there must be external support for that to happen because sometimes the addict may lose consciousness and in the mercy of third party and to be taken to a rehab center. Like someone can attempt to take their life if they have bet unreasonably and probably exhausted all hope. So in that case so many things can be going in there mind and it is not easy to take a personal decision in such situation.

habit or we are already addicted to gambling, it will be difficult to stop if there is no real intention.. because of the habits that they do every day or even when they gamble, they always win. I think it will be very difficult to stop.. therefore we must know how to control it so that we are not too addicted.. gambling is okay, but we must know the possible risks we will face.. and we must be willing to accept that..

It really is hard, and I am talking from experience. There is nothing heroic or brave about people who like to pretend otherwise. If you do not want to lose a large amount of money when out-of-control-gambling then you need to set up rules for yourself before you even decide to enter the casino in the first place.

Discipline is the key.

I believe that as long as you keep yourself disciplined to following your own rules then that alone should ensure you do not gamble emotionally or irrationally. If you cannot keep yourself in check, mentally, then you should not be gambling in the first place.

Setting up rules is just easy to say but the question there is, can you abid by it? Gambling addiction is not just something you wake up in the morning and just use words or setting rules that you'd use to end it. I feel it takes time to erase it off your body, is best to avoid things that are associated with it, not easy too but a trial can help.


Discipline is one key factor that helps in keeping one in check.
There's this friend of mine in my country that where I used to work back then, he vowed not to gamble again and at some point I almost believed what he said. For about 3 weeks he was nowhere near the gambling shop where I work, only for me to see him the 4th week where he was staking games and I asked him what's happening, he said he's not gambling that this one is for the urge 😅. Like WTF is happening.
So is really hard to say something and mean it.

It is normal for a gambler to have a limit of happiness when he wins his bet but when he loses the bet he suffers temporarily but later returns to normal life and starts gambling again.
But a professional gambler never wagers the entire capital on a gamble and does not lose control if he loses the bet. But gamblers who cannot control themselves in gambling have no need to indulge in gambling.
There is no need for a psychologist or a therapist to recover from severe gambling addiction as a professional gambler learns self-control techniques to engage in gambling.

The only way out and I think this is more related to casino games like slot machines which are the highest gambling addiction providers out there as you can win instantly or lose instantly and during such time your brain is like paralyzed while the reel spins,I doubt there are a lot of people who are addicted while playing sport betting and that because you have to wait a considerable amount of time before you see the results of such bets.

As my personal experience in 2019-2020 I was massively addicted to slot machines online as the providers making online games for me are much better than the ones who do provide offline slot machines and so I was hooked up to levels never seen before that made me even spend money I should have not.One of such days I lost a lot and it was after that day that I promised myself to not ever do it again,it took several months and a couple of years for me to discipline myself into playing only predetermined budget and that is the only way to come out,you have to have a super strong will in order to get out of addiction.

How can you say that, everything about addiction is just as bad and can threaten a person's life, because usually addiction can lead a person to depression which can lead to suicidal ideation, so no addiction is better or worse, all are bad, because People who are addicted often do things beyond their true awareness.



I don't know how to help someone who is addicted to gambling other than advising that person to go to a therapist so they can get out of their addiction, because only therapists understand how to help people like that because they have knowledge that can be applied to help, and actually it would be better for them take him directly to a therapist instead of us trying to give advice and so on because it might not work, although it is not certain that the therapy he is following will also produce results because actually if someone wants to recover from addiction it has to come from within himself not just encouragement from those closest to him.

That is probably the story of every gambler who loves slots, they don't even realize that they have become heavily addicted to it until they lose a significant amount of money at once, and even after that, they still feel like they should play more because they just get involved too much in the game and they will only stop if they have no money left at hand, and even after that, they will try to get some money from somewhere to gamble.

And this also happens in sports betting, though it is not something that is played with small gaps or continuously, people tend to become addicted to betting on sports events because once they get a win, they feel like they will keep winning, and that makes them keep betting.

At least one of us has experienced something like you guys said @jostoress, or maybe just the two of us. basically, what you said is a common problem for gamblers, especially in this digital era of slot games. If in the old days of land casinos, other games like roulette drained more of our money, it could also be Bacarrat or blackjack. but certainly, what you are saying is something active gamblers may have experienced.
I mean, gamblers who conduct gambling sessions can be every day or at any time. there is a phase where the gambler will experience depression, even cursing the day and what he is doing. after that, they will start gambling again. there are also, those who learn so that this hobby does not disturb themselves and even involves the people closest to them. everyone will have a different response and attitude, but most of the cases are the same.

@swogerino. maybe yes, for now because the types of gambling games are more varied with their features. however, before casino slots were as popular as they are today, sports betting could become addictive. I have some friends in the past, who are addicted to sports betting. in fact, they did not hesitate to pawn their possessions just to make a bet. the point is, for those of us who already know gambling very well. there is no other word, other than just to think of it as nothing more than a winning hobby. conditionally, with money ready to lose. if we don't have a concept like this, I'm pretty sure it will be difficult to get out of a habit that ultimately harms us ourselves.

One of the ways we have to do things to overcome others is to have another type of entertainment in mind , how ? doing sports, doing activities to get organized and stop thinking about what is causing damage, when the damage is very strong , it is very obvious that you need help, therapies, rehabilitation, because sometimes addictions can become so strong as to Overcome certain emotions of People and have a direct influence on your life, and that is what should be avoided. As adults, you always have to be in Control of Everything and not let yourself be Defeated by Adversity.

I've considered numerous times how to stop gambling; it's a dangerous path that no one wants to take. Stopping gambling is not something you do immediately or in a single day. This generally takes a long time before one can totally distinguish themselves from addicts. I do take the time to check the recreational activities that would divert my attention away from gambling; it takes time, but no pain, no gain. It's heartbreaking to see our contemporaries become gambling addicts. I understand their desire for financial freedom, but gambling is not the way to achieve it. It will only lead us into huge debts, forcing us to sell our possessions and valuables in order to settle everything.

Stopping gambling is really a battle you fight against yourself, and can you think it would be very easy to stop? Since you're in control of yourself then you need more than a 3rd party to win this fight. Need someone to monitor your movement if possible every activities you engage yourself in day in day out. It can be embarrassing but it had to be done with so much determination if not that goal {stopping gambling} can't be achieved.
Well, stopping gambling addiction only takes the help of God to make someone to stick to his or her word to stop it. But look at it on the brighter side gambling addiction can lead to something positive, don't you think?

Addiction at any time will not lead us to something positive, gambling addiction will never be good, actually to stop is rather difficult but to reduce gambling I think it can be done, because not all gamblers are also a place for us to make money but also look for fun at the table gambling, that is why gamblers who seek only pleasure can never become heavy addicts.

Look for other positive activities, for example other hobbies such as sports or looking for busyness by working and trading, maybe it will help reduce a little addiction from gambling, because just not having hobbies and other activities will make us continue to play gambling all the time so that's what makes it difficult for us to stop being gambling addict.

For a gambler who has experienced winning several times, it will be difficult to get rid of it because of the feelings he felt about gambling in a casino. Casinos have the most magic for players to make you feel and experience winning at a casino.
And when you experience winning, a player may think that it can be a source of income in their life and an answer to their daily expenses, something that they will not notice will be a way to lead them to addiction to it. Which of course is not a good result when that happens.

Gamblers who thought they found a winning strategy will think that way like they can live every day making money through gambling. It can be a problem since it will eventually become an addiction. It doesn't happen all the time but I have seen it firsthand transformed someone who will get out of the house around 10 PM in order to visit a nearby casino.

Addiction I think is also an effect of external problems. My aunt is lonely, her husband is a sailor, and she has money to spend but she keeps thinking her husband is sleeping with someone on the ship. One way to stop addiction is simply to really divert the attention of the addict to something productive to occupy his mind and keep them busy.

It barely leads to something positive, I guess you are probably looking at the luck involved in gambling like staying on and playing. Addiction overall ends up negative and destroying someone because it will keep frustrating you when you have not succeeded in your drive or goal . It is more dangerous when you are frustrated into depression because with that nothing matters to you anymore and it degenerates your physical and mental health.

I think gambling is something where people hide their pleasure especially when winning bets. And in such a situation, more and more addicted to gambling, it seems that gambling is the most valuable asset in his life. Sometimes, if the bet is lost, the person is attracted to more bets rather than taking a break from gambling. Just as a drug addict becomes addicted to relieve his drug addiction, a gambler becomes more addicted than if he did not gamble. But if a gambler wants to get out of this addiction then he must stop gambling after losing the bet. I lost a few days of betting and subsequently took a break from gambling so that I did not get addicted to gambling. In that case, if a gambler loses his bet, he should certainly refrain from it, but his gambling addiction will decrease.

Of course, if I have a gambling friend who is constantly addicted to gambling, I will definitely give him special knowledge to save him from it. I will help him by giving him various tips to get him back from gambling so that he can come back from gambling. If a person must be freed from various addictions, a few people will take him to different places and a different feeling will work in his core. and in this way it will be possible to slowly get a gambling friend out of gambling addiction.

Let's just get this idea for once that either winning or not winning gambling is not what is that easy to stop doing, most times we will discover many people with long time experience with gambling get used to this on a regular daily basis and leaving without gambling will be a very difficult and unfinished task for them to achieve.
 

Or should we say because some gamblers have experienced several encounters winning steadily and think about making it a source to livelihood, while in some cases they were rather left with no other alternative than to embrace gambling at that moment in time to finds a means of living.

This path is not that highly needed if you yourself know the real deal and can distinguish yourself and those of addicts, furthermore, if you're just inclined to gamble just for the sake of blowing up some steam then stopping is not really needed because you I'm certain that you already know your boundaries.

Buckle up and put your learning hat on, as we are about to dissect this through a "constructive-criticism-academic" lens, maintaining a groundbreaking level of seriousness while chilling in the hammock of relaxation. First off, the notion that one can control addiction through intermittent abstention ("stop after losing") is, well, academically flawed. It's akin to telling someone, "Just stop coughing, and you won't have a cold anymore." There's a fundamental misunderstanding of the physiological and psychological underpinnings of addiction at play here. You see, addiction isn't a matter of will; it's an irresistible compulsion, driven by changes in the brain's reward system. Cutting it off abruptly can lead to withdrawal symptoms, which can be just as devastating

As for the 'self-help' method - helping your friend by taking him to different places - it's a heartwarming thought, truly. But unfortunately, you can't just "vacation" away from addiction. The person will need professional help, either from a psychiatrist or a support group. No one is an island; we all need help at times

Gambling addiction is a serious psychological condition and requires professional intervention and support. You have correctly pointed out that a break from gambling is not enough. Overcoming this addiction requires professional help. It’s important to understand that getting over gambling is a long process, and you don’t have to do it alone.

They should be able to remember that victory cannot always be obtained, and they must be able to stop their gambling activities or reduce them before defeat comes and takes all their money. But most people will not understand and instead continue to play gambling, so they find it difficult to stop. Winning at gambling can tempt people to continue playing gambling because, according to them, they can get the next win even though it won't be as easy as they imagined. Some even think of making gambling a source of income because they have won several times. But they should consider it long before deciding because gambling is not designed as a source of income but as entertainment.

On how to help other people who are addicts to gambling is hard because some of them might not know that they are addicted to it and will not accept whatever you tell them or they might stay far from you. One needs self-control in life especially in gambling so that you don't get carried away by your emotion of chasing your loss. It is better that you set aside a gamble budget when you get paid so that you can only use that to gamble. Also set time limit for your gambling activities,this will enable you to know when to stop gambling. Then finally,if you find out that you gambling has eaten you to you bone,it is better that you go for a break till you can control yourself when gambling.

Yes, it requires therapy and rehab. Gambling addiction is like being addicted to alcohol it is slightly similar but it is very hard to stop and you really need professional help for it , it cannot be done by yourself only. But if you have self control , why stopping someone to gamble ? as long as he knows his limit, has disciplined and proper money management I think there's nothing wrong with it.

Gambling can be fun until it turns into a strong habit, I have nothing against gambling and gamblers I am a gambler myself and it has never affected me negatively. And there are times gambling has provided finances for me that was very helpful.

The issue is getting addicted to it, you don't only get addicted to drugs, smoking you get addicted to anything you don't have discipline to control, if you are a well discpline person and no when to walk away then you have no problem.

Because they play a lot this will become a strong habit so it is only natural that they will find it very difficult to leave gambling, I myself am also a sports bettor and this doesn't pose much of a negative because I have my finances in order and how much to put in input in gambling so that it does not exceed what has been determined with discipline like myself is good enough and not excessive or greedy.

When you win big, you have to withdraw it immediately to enjoy the results of gambling, if you can spare a little to return to sports betting, I also if a $100 win withdraws $75 and leaves $25 in my account.
If for example, the capital runs out then return to deposit next week with what has been determined.

Right, we agree with what you say. to break a habit of excess is a battle against oneself. in this context, is to stop gambling. we are well aware, even to do it seems difficult to do. While some gamblers need help, others may just need a diversion to a new hobby. basically, we cannot generalize every case. I think everything comes back to each individual, no matter how strictly my movements are monitored by those closest to me. whenever there is a chance, we will try to do it even in secret.

The point is "intention" with the intention to stop, we need "determination" to synergize with what we want to change. it's not easy indeed, there are some gamblers who need help, encouragement, motivation, and all kinds of things. some others, can do it alone armed with full awareness. well, in this case I don't want to bring up the name of God as a mediator. the most important thing is, how does one realize the bad effects of something that is excessive. if, I just do it for fun and gamble only once a week, or maybe when I want to just have fun. thus, everything is fine as long as I have certain boundaries.

Well, referring to your thread, the essence is that everything depends on the gambler himself. for, we have power over ourselves. if you want to stop, then do it with intention and determination. but if you want to enjoy it, have fun within certain limits.

Would really be just needing both things which is that self-awareness and self-control/discipline. If you do have these things then you wouldn't really be finding yourself that easily get addicted on whatever things that

you've been dealing.Addiction would really be molded out just because you do really end up on trying out to pursue things which are impossible and trying out to push yourself out of your limit and on the time that it would really be mainly be affecting your financial situation or condition on which you dont able to play anymore since you dont have the money then this is where things starts to be messy. This is the time you would really be having those self realizations that you shouldnt have do that earlier but well its too late.

People would usually be learning up things when they do really experience disastrous things in their life and not really that able to stop mid-way. They could actually be able to avoid if they
really just that simply been aware on what they are doing. There are really just that people who arent really that good when it comes to control and being wary on their actions or they've been doing.

To stop gambling the most effective way I know is to change location and give up your smartphone for a java phone. Monitor your screen time on the apps you use. And if you have to use your desktop, use an app to block the website of the casino and practice focus studying or working. Always start your day with the drawn-out schedule of how you want you day to go. Just stay occupied.

Therapy works but it is too expensive. Be your own therapist through visualization and self-talk.

The answer is really simple: Keep controlling your gambling budget and never get addicted playing casino games aka slots. Sports betting is better than casino games since impatient person can lose everything on additive slots due to being incompetent. I personally suggest not playing for few months and that person will never feel that urge to deposit since that feeling is hidden in our psychology. Taking a long break always helps, just try it and you will see the difference at the end of the break period.  Just my 2 cents.

But this will not be easy. changing to other location to avoid anu casino, because you mau also find other casinos or platforms in the New location. Additionaly, this also may not be done for several people who don't want to move. Managing screen time is actually a good thijg, but this will not work for any people who are addicted to gambling. But for some people, those ways may work effectively. This may depend on each individual in gambling condition and involvement .

I personally will prefer to choose special treatmnet from the specialist who can help me to stay away from gambling, especially if I werr an addicted gambler. But so far, thanks God that O still can manage this gambling activity and not being addicted. So it is oky enoigu to control our desire and emotion in gambling activity

If you are truly addicted then it's just like every other addiction.  There are multiple ways to combat addiction to include gambling: first don't surround yourself in a social circle with other gamblers.  Try to hang out with people irl and online with people who don't gamble.  Also therapy, there is no shame in just admitting and giving in.  Not everyone can combat addiction on theor own.  Ask for help, it's probably one of the best pieces of advise, not for gambling but just in general.  It's ok to have flaws, people are just that...people.

Agree. As long as we control our budget/funds for gambling, we can avoid to be addicted. We must limit the money and the time to spend in gambling, never play excessively. When we think we are out of control or getting emotions, we must stop immediately. Although it won't be easy, we must force ourselves and remind the bad impacts.

I think each gambling games can lead to addiction, sports betting isn't a safe game. I'm sure there are many people who are addicted in sports betting because it is easy to do it. We just choose the team and put the money on the bet. The convenience sometimes makes people being addicted.

Stop playing for a few days/weeks are a good idea to avoid addiction. But I'm not sure if you can stop for months. Anyway, as long as you don't too depend on gambling, you still play normally.

Gambling isn't a bad vice to be engaged in by any individual. However when it is crystal clear that the person involved in it is very addicted to it then it automatically becomes a serious concern and for such person.
Stopping gambling isn't an easy task especially when the person involved is chronically addicted to it. So the best way to stop gambling is to totally flee from any appearance of the said gambling act. If it's an online gambling the the gambling site shouldn't be visited for any to avoid being tempted to continue in it

Find a place where you can meditate and think of your life. So, a life's reflection gonna help someone to stop gambling because that's gonna make up your mind and will give you a relaxation feeling. And when you do this every day and you do yoga for at least a few hours daily, you might even forget that you're a gambler and would like to do this every time when you're feeling wanting to do something like gambling. So, they're all right about finding some other things that you can be busy with.

Delete your gambling apps

Clear your browser history, unfollow all the gambling pages.

Or you go broke; not having money to stake will make you to never go back.

Like seriously? Are you serious about these things you just mentioned? Having those apps deleted doesn't grantee one that the itchy spirit of gambling would go off. Is like you saying a drunk should wash off his drinking bottle, try not to remember the road to the beer parlor. It won't work that easy in terms of gambling, but "Or you go broke; not having money to stake will make you to never go back". that would do and even change the mindset of some gamblers, I think.

Except for those who play in a betting shop, those basic steps could help those who just play online. There is also a technique to configure your phone not to allow gambling-related apps for those who may be tempted to reinstall those apps

Depends. There are some that even when they go broke they get to borrow. If the bank won't lend them from some dangerous private lender they will collect the money back with aggressive methods. And some even go as far as stealing from their relatives to keep gambling.

The one who has a serious problem has to do a psychological exercise of willpower to quit, probably with help.

Yes, of course being busy will make us able to reduce gambling activities does not mean we can stop gambling, because if you are used to gambling, you will continue to go to gambling whenever they want, especially those who only gamble just looking for fun, any busyness will make us temporarily avoid it, does not mean we cannot find gambling. Everywhere, we can see gambling advertisements in advertisements when opening YouTube or others.

Meditation is also good what you mentioned about yoga is also good because with peace of mind maybe it can help the mindset become more positive so you can control yourself so you don't go to gambling every time, maybe by changing your mindset it will help reduce it but to stop you have to be with the intention from a heart that really wants to stop, for example going to a place where you won't find gambling there.  ;)

Well, it might work but it all depends on the individual it doesn't matter if it's online or at the shop.



Yes mate, stealing from relatives or friends and if that doesn't work, they go as far to sell things belonging to those who are close to them (relatives or friends) and when it doesn't favor them they start selling things they bought at higher amount to get something small at smaller rate just to get something to stake, with that hope of recovering. Sometimes the loan they take might even increase their problem if they can't pay back.

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Now imagine a gambler, withdrew everything he had from his credit card (after receiving his monthly pay together with what he has being saving to pay off his debts), went into the betting arena and lost it all within 5-7 hours. The annoying part was that the gambler forgot he was owing one crazy debt that might make him go bankrupt, if he can't pay up with the little time he had that means his properties will be taken and probably make him homeless.

So now I'm asking, is gambling addiction a virus because when it starts it doesn't stop is it a virus or not?

But it's a way and might be the reason for someone to completely quit gambling for real. It's going to be a process that you need to do on a daily basis so that you'll eventually forget it.
Perhaps, this is also good on your mental health as you get to relax yourself and you'll get some time to think of what you really want on this world whether it's gambling or there could be other things.

Casino games like slots are like only luck that can make us rich and when we are unlucky, our money will completely disappear because it has been arranged in such a way and it depends on whether we can control ourselves or not when doing this. It's different from sports betting because we have to predict the outcome of the match and at the same time we can see the match live to be able to confirm our bet.

But sports betting is not just about predicting but also knowledge that is broad enough to be able to start making these bets. But what is clear is the name of gambling, there will definitely be times when you experience losses and profits. In my opinion, this is a natural thing as long as we can control ourselves and can also control the money we bet so that we can avoid lots of losses.

The thought and willingness will keep coming to stop but the actions required to put a stop will be lacking because it's not just what is that easy to do without applying force, discomfort and being practical in it, just as you've said mate, having the opportunity to abstain from anything that could increase your proximity to gambling should be totally avoided, when we block and deny ourselves from every possible source to gambling, it will become an inevitable consequence that we cannot do without compliance to the conditions involved.

It's not that easy buddy and a gambler will continue to gamble even if only within their limits because when there is an attempt to actually stop completely there will be anxiety and a desire to come back again.
Even though there are some who have managed to stop and stay away from gambling, they have done many things and it is not as easy as we imagine.

A gambling addict who is absolutely crazy he doesn't care whether he goes bankrupt or loses all his money because he can still borrow from others to continue his struggle.
Even worse, there are also those who are willing to commit criminal acts to make some money as gambling capital.

In our world of nowadays that is very difficult to achieve as we are "besieged" by those activities that draw us into gambling.We can set a budget yes but this only works to slot machines based on my experience as there you can play long enough even with a small budget and call it a day after you lose this budget while in sport betting you can say to yourself how come I lost all balance in just 2 bets that I made,I did not enjoy this at all and you go and put more money into it trying to get the next bet.Both are very dangerous activities to people who lack self discipline and patience as they are the most common victims of this.I agree with you staying away a few months removes that hidden desire to keep gambling.

At least you have something to get your attention diverted, that is what most gambling addicts lack, they don't have anything else to pay attention to, that is the basic reason why one becomes addicted to gambling because they don't have much to do or they stop doing other things only for gambling which then becomes a problem and even if they want to do other things, they can't because the urge to gamble doesn't let them stop and go.

You are right that it takes time and courage to conquer this, if someone who is addicted to gambling has someone very close to them assisting them in this, they can do it more quickly because their close ones know what you like to do and they can make you do that along with them.

It's too hard to get your attarction diverted from gambling. Why ?
Because there are no programs that can make you rich and play games while earning money at the same time. I have seen people who try to make themselves busy in other things , try to find the other hobbies but in the end they revert back to gambling because there is nothing like gambling. There is no substitute for gambling.

I understand why some gamblers get hard stopping their gambling habits because they can't move on and forget their losses as they want to get them back. It has to be noted that gambling sites or casinos are growing too fast and this is because the demand is increasing.
But if we really have the goal to stop gambling, it is possible unless, if we do nothing to help it. No matter what we say or hear suggestion but if we are not serious about our target, it only fails.

Actually keeping themselves busy with regular work plus side jobs and with this they may have little or no time for gambling, as they also need to rest or do something else.
and in this way you can only reduce gambling activities because time is very tight for other activities or needs, especially during breaks due to fatigue, and maybe only gambling during holidays from work and free time. And with this slowly, if you really intend to be serious, I think you can stop gambling because of time and people who often gamble because they have a lot of alone time or have no activities, work or other things.

and after you have done everything that I mentioned above, there is one more thing that will make you really have to stop because you have long thoughts and also have a love of money to gamble. Because you would think less money would be better for your kids and wife because they really need money, and many gamblers quit because of that statement. And the words that impressed them were, if I lose, what will my wife and children eat. Because learning from experience becomes a long thought and only looking for sure money by working or in any way to get lawful money.

What is important is the awareness of ourselves who really want to stop gambling. If we have it, we intend to stop gambling and try it. Even if we don't succeed at the beginning, we will keep trying until we succeed and finally, we can definitely stop. But for those already addicted to gambling, it will not be easy because they have to restrain themselves and maybe they need help from others to stop. Their minds cannot forget gambling, especially if they have lost many times. There must be a feeling of wanting to recover from that loss, which is normal, but we must still try to stop for our own good.

If you are after money then it will be difficult for you to stop gambling, and most people now are just gambling to make money, most youth in my society are trying to make gambling source of income that's why gambling addiction is increasing currently, different gambling site are being created on a daily basics, if they are not making their money, then more of those gambling site wont have being created.

I see one of the most difficult thing to stop is gambling addiction, when you are a gambler, just trying your possible best not to be addicted, because you might be thinking you will stop gambling whenever you want, but it might not be easy for you when you want to stop, some addicted gamblers are still claiming they are not addicted, but from their behavior you will know that they are addicted to gambling.

That's really bad if someone have such mind.

There are many ways to earn money, it's not only through gambling. Currently people are just lazy to learn a new thing that can boost them to get a better job or higher position.

You're wrong if there's no substitute to get rich and play games except gambling, you can become a pro player in a competitive game, if you joined a big team, you will get monthly salary and bonus for win.

I doubt that you can get a 100% way to stop gambling since you are asking this question in gambling board and most of all people here are still participating on gambling events. Also maybe you can only get a answer base on their opinion only with no basis attached.


Those already been addicted cannot decide for theirselves and its better for them to rehabilitate since this is this is their immediate need yo get out on situation where he can't control his emotions.

Absolutely. it is always a matter of how gambling is affecting your life. If it does things for you positively like giving side income or your main income that could support your daily living, if gambling helps you network with rich people, if it makes you express yourself, or locate your character flaws to improve then it doesn't make sense to stop gambling. If you're profitable why would you do that?

There is just a great deal of misinterpretation that GAMBLING alone is bad. I would say no, gambling creates wealth in a fast way. It is addictive gambling relative to that person that cannot control themselves and their own impulses that is bad. Many people created wealth from gambling, and those are the 5% of the participants who overcome themselves and have discipline. They don't make gambling their master. Gambling serves them well.

This gambling addiction of a thing eat you up mentally, physically and psychologically. You just can’t help it when you’re addicted to it. It is like a water that if not taken you won’t be able to survive for a long period of time. It is better you don’t start, than to start and can’t control yourself until the addiction eats you up.

There’s a general saying that it is harder to build than to destroy, but in the case of gambling it is easier to build than to destroy that addiction in you. No matter what one does and engage in, he/she should set limits and try not to exceed the limit, if not, if it escalates, the repercussions is always unbearable and can lead to other damages of the human system.

Definitely a wrong mindset to begin with and hopefully that kind of mindset will not be shared through his circles or given as advice as it can lead them into a wrong path.

Folks, as long as we are still alive, we also have the chance to change our life because all the situations we have, may it rough or smooth, is certainly a temporary thing. Having that kind of mindset is just the very same thing as you already given up before you even tried and besides, everything has a start, just like how you learned and started your gambling journey.

If it is for someone who never gambles, your suggestion can be applied. Bu for people who already become gamblers, how they can apply it. They already started gambling many times, even some people gamble for years.

It is true that recovering from addiction isn't an easy matter. Since gambling becomes the habits and we do it almost every day, it is very difficult to leave it. The case is not very different from the addiction of smoking, it is hard to leave because it is already a part of our daily routine. However, if someone has a big will or intention to stop, I'm sure recovering from addiction is very possible. We can get help from specialist/doctors if it is a severe addiction already. When it influences our healthy and psychologically, we can't recover it ourselves.

There are people who do really have that good self control and discipline on which they would really be able to stop immediately if they wanted to on even if they've been playing gambling for long time but

still they do really able to control theirselves that well on which its a must thing to do when you do deal up yourself with gambling. Gambling is for fun but people are really that going into a certain extent on which
they've been really treating up this thing to be that a source of income or trying out to be rich and this what makes them too desperate when it comes to this matter and this would
really be molding them up on being an addicted gambler which we know that once you do really go or comes into this point then it would really be that hard to get out
once you do get shackled.Enjoy the game and dont go into those certain extent then you should really be fine.

Rehabilitation can work well if there is awareness that he has a gambling addiction. But most gambling addicts will not realize they are already addicted to gambling. Therein lies the real problem that makes it difficult for people to help him because a gambling addict can hide his addiction well. They can pretend they are not having problems, but there are signs they are subconsciously showing.

Maybe after he reads the answers or opinions of the members here, he has the idea to get out of gambling or at least overcome his gambling addiction. If that happened, he should be able to quit gambling or reduce his gambling activities. We always support people who want to reduce their gambling activities or even stop gambling, especially if they don't have good control.

unless fate turns a person utterly destitute having nothing to gamble with.

well, everyone may have differences it's just that for me if someone who has tried to occupy himself with any activity to forget gambling, I think that is indeed the right way even if he returns to gambling he just comes to have fun without losing his large amount of money like previously. there is nothing wrong with someone who finds it difficult to stop gambling but in the end has a busy life or job so that in the end the schedule for gambling becomes less and only seeks luck with a minimal amount in spare time.

I have seen many cases where people are very Affected by playing in a casino , either because they get a vice or Because they cannot control the idea of playing and not winning, that forces them to get money However they can to continue satisfying the need to play and play , Personally I think that the healthiest thing is for a person who has this problem to take care of themselves quickly, that is, to have a job that absorbs 100% of the day , and apart from the Carelessness they have or are in a Sport where your brain detaches from the need to play , that you don't have time left, that if you are the head of the family , that you have to work twice as hard to recover what you lost , something like this is my most immediate solution.

However, when there are problems of a very strong nature, such as addiction, you have to work very hard to be able to get results, but I have been told that the main thing is to keep the player's mind occupied, this to prevent his mental health It is allowed to generate, when there is an addiction, their self-esteem drops and it usually gets in a way that the player feels less about                                                                         , it should not be Like that, they have to get up and move on , we have to Start from the fact that we Make mistakes and that we must learn From that.

Well addiction is a big case, be it drugs or gambling  addiction, and stopping  addiction is seen as a relatively  impossible mission and anyone embarking on stopping addiction should be ready for whatever they met doing so.
The first step  to resolving any issue is to first identify  the issue and same thing  applies to gambling  a
Addiction as the first step to stopping addiction is to first identify  that a person is an addict and the second step is to create a personal relationship  with the addict because from my observations, an addict always gets angry when referred to as an addict and possible distancing from anyone who sees them as an addict so what one should do is create a very close relationship  with the addict and from there, every other steps will fall in.

I'm not an addict and I haven't  dealt with anyone who boldly identifies as an addict.

And why can't you divide the gaming budget in such a way that you don't lose everything for two bets, but have the opportunity to make several dozen bets? Risk management is something that depends entirely on the player. And after a losing bet, you should not increase the bet in order to try to win back the loss as quickly as possible, because on emotions you will definitely lose even more. The distribution of the budget is aimed at making you understand over the long distance what your trend is, whether you lose or win more.

That's because of the greed of many people who want more results, so they don't share their gambling game budget. They feel that placing big bets on sports betting can get bigger profits compared to other gambling games, such as slot games. And usually, the losing gamblers will try to increase the stakes little by little because they think that if they win, they can get the winning money and recover their losses at the same time. And I agree that we have to divide the budget for gambling so that we don't lose all the money on that day, but we can use it to play gambling the next day or a few days later.

Well, actually, if we look at it from a more retrograde perspective, it could be intuited that at first the loss of many in Serie A was because things really didn't happen when they should have happened in the season after the pandemic, I think they all lost, but even in football I saw that the most affected were the Italian teams, in this sense, make a light comparison, it could be said that there are no excuses anymore, strong teams must be strong despite all odds, Milan is one Of the teams that have the most evolution, history and a lot of attitude to solve any problem, things can improve little by little.

From what I have seen of Milan, it is a team that needs the right direction, I don't know if you remember it, but in the era of Paolo Maldini it was one of the best moments for that team, and I long for those times to return with the current players.

Curing addiction is obviously not easy and it takes a lot of determination and patience to be able to help an addict get out of their addiction because it is not easy to make someone believe that they are actually in a problem and they need to get out of it because a lot of gambling addicts don't accept that they are actually addicted but they say that they just gamble and they are not addicted while they spend a lot of time and money on it every day.

So, the very first step is to make an addict accept the fact that they are actually addicted and then think of a way that can keep them engaged and takes most of their time so that they spend less time gambling and eventually get rid of their addiction because the more time one spends in a casino the more addicted they get.

Addiction's complexity require a careful approach. Empathy guides us. Its amazing to see folks overcome their addictions. As you noted, acceptance is difficult. Encouraging someone to admit their problem is crucial to rehabilitation. Both sides must be wise and patient. Cooperation can be crucial. Substituting other hobbies for gambling could change the game. Sports, hobbies, and volunteering can replace the emptiness. A pleasant card game or little gamble between pals is fine if you're optimistic. Balance, control, and understanding that games are for fun, not for winning or losing are vital.

i believe Addiction is a state of mind; if you are a gambling addict; there is only one way to win this battle; just one way. And that way is to determine in your heart to stop gambling and quit. After making the decision; you then write the gambling sites, close your accounts, delete their apps and move on with your life by getting yourself engaged. Whenever you feel like gambling, send the funds to your fixed account and move on with your life.

One way that can be done is having little balance to play and not bet too much, that is, applying the strategy that I apply, I have 10usd to play, I deposit it on my favorite platform, I play what I want, and once until it runs out that balance, that's where my fun ends, I don't start inventing to deposit more or anything, and I can make another deposit of 10usd the other week, the idea is that it doesn't stop completely, but that this activity is like something extracurricular , like doing a sport, not to stop doing it because it is a means of entertainment, but we have to respect our health and respect our feelings in everything.

By doing this, we will not only avoid addiction, but also bad times for our family. It's hard to have a family member or friend who has an addiction problem, and there are people who aren't as mature and see it as the worst, because there are still people in the world like that.

Personally, there are always people who have to have a lot of help and when it comes to addiction problems it is better to treat it quickly before it continues advancing, so many bad things are avoided.

Simplifying this in terms of self-will, your determination to stop and quit away is very important, you can do those things that you mentioned but if you are fully or deeply addicted the help of your love ones who can help you to seek for professional help is also needed, it's not that easy as it is, especially if your addiction is really deep.

But, the most important part as I mentioned it is your self determination and will to stop your gambling participation.

It's only the beginning of the long road to take and a different venue to help yourself to stay away from gambling.

Overall, this is the right approach. Taking steps to avoid temptation can be a key step towards overcoming gambling addiction.
However, I would like to point out, gambling addicts can have breakdowns, that is, temporary periods when they are tempted again and start gambling. To cope with breakdowns, it is important to have the support of those around you and to use various strategies to strengthen your own resolve.

Those who got angry then they lose in gambling are people that are gambling what they cannot afford to lose.  Aside from that, why do these people have to get angry when it was their free will that they gamble they money away.  These type of people should be restricted in gambling platform and landbased casino because these kind of people even though not addicted to gamble have problem in controlling themselves and emotions.



Gambling never feel it since they won't notice that they are already addicted, they will only notice it if they wanted to be cured of their gambling addiction.


Gambling platform had dedicated a page to inform online gamlbers about responsible gambling.  Aside from that they have also this self-exclusion program where a gambler can talk to the support to apply for self-exclusion.  I also agree that these gambling company should also extend their hand in helping gambler to avoid gambling addiction and at the same time help gamblers that are already addicted.


If someone we know is already addicted to gambling then we should help this person to see a professional gambling therapist in order for the gambling addict to recover his sanity.

Addiction is not only a "state of mind" is a psychological problem or a psychological dependence caused by the chemicals released in the brain when someone gambles. To me the best approach would be to try to replace gambling with another hobby or activity which helps to stop the craving for wagering money. Some activities which come to mind include playing some sport, drawing or even playing video games.

Though, I would be extra careful with video games nowadays, since many of them include mechanics which are very similar to gambling and encourage the player to spend real money in order to partake on them.

Playing video games is not always effective in overcoming gambling addiction depending on individual personality, some adventurous or war video games might help fill the time to avoid gambling activities without buying any items from the game.

For me the main solution to disappearing gambling is that he has committed not to gamble anymore and avoids the gambling environment or keeps his distance from his gambling friends, he has to find a new environment to forget his past and has to have more activities outside to hang out with friends. He must change his mindset to appreciate the income from hard work not to be wasted on gambling, but apply his financial management to family needs and financial needs for your future.

Dodging gambling instead of learning how to control your gambling problem will just give you problem in the future in case you successfully manage to avoid gambling today since you still have a risk to become addicted again once you become exposed again in the future.

Gambling is not a drugs which is illegal and can harm when you use. You will need to face it if you are already exposed to it and solve your addiction by slowly reducing your gambling activities up to the point which you are not craving anymore for more instead of completely removing it out of your system by just avoiding it. We always have urge on things that like.

When a person has yet no family of his own, his gambling addiction might just change if he got a wife and kids to feed which he will be responsible enough to take care of and will not gamble anymore. But if the man already has his own family but turns out to be addicted to gambling making the family dysfunctional, it really can be hard to treat for he had already doomed the family.

One way to stop and save these men is to jail them. A considerable amount of jail time makes a person realize their mistake.

I agree, if we have been exposed to gambling addiction it may be very difficult for gamblers to leave gambling, the right solution is to reduce gambling activity step by step until you can be free from gambling, but I have to admit that the steps to get out of gambling addiction are very easy but difficult for gamblers to follow the steps prevent from gambling addiction unless self-awareness improves life for the better and family motivation will provide positive encouragement to never again be involved from gambling addiction.

Even though imprisoning them for punishment aims to provide a deterrent effect so that they are no longer involved with gambling activities, the risk of gambling addiction has an even worse effect because gamblers are easily depressed and have an impact on mental health problems if they are going to jail, unless they are involved in cases of violations of the law which will be handled by the police . I think everything has the right solution to overcome various problems including gambling addiction, but make sure gamblers try to get out of gambling addiction then we will encourage them to provide easy steps.

Mindset is the engine room for making crucial decisions, which inturns it can be a negative or positive one on our lives. Another thing is stay or avoid friends that gamble, because they will definitely influenced the mind with these activities. Gambling is not an option to break out free from finance challenges, instead we ought to look for a more legit reliable source to generate income. Perhaps there are several ways this path can be done, all we have to do is to make sure we understand what we are doing, and most importantly what favours us.

self-control is one of the things you always need to apply when you feel you are on the brink of any addiction. if you think, you can't contain yourself anymore, better stop and contemplate on your life. remember, no one will truly help you but your own self.
find other valuable activities that you think you can enjoy at. so your attention would go somewhere more worthwhile. you will thank yourself later on for not being consumed with such addiction.

In a way, I get where you're coming from, approaching it like a game played with spare change. It's the same as gambling a few dollars on a lottery or scratch-off ticket, right? Each wager need not be a daring one. Even if the stakes aren't high, the excitement of the game is worth it.

However, it's annoying when people can't seem to stop themselves. When it affects their mental health, physical well-being, or relationships with loved ones, it's terrible news, period. It's brutal, and there are some people who can't take it. It's not only about them; it affects everyone in their immediate vicinity as well.

Getting assistance is not a show of weakness, and people need to keep that in mind. Get help if you need it; things will only get worse otherwise. You have to know when to fold 'em sometimes.

It's best to always re-assess yourself, if you think that you already got too much engagement and you still have that opportunity to quit it's your will to proceed and quit away, find something else that will make yourself busy either a physical activity or something will help you to forget any access to gambling.

ANd it's true, it's only you who can help yourself to keep away from gambling, the rest are just a support to push you while working
in quitting into any participation with gambling.

But the problem is if someone doesn't immediately change his mindset and still feels comfortable playing gambling, it will be difficult for him to stop his gambling habit. Perhaps moving locations can help him to change his old habits because he needs to adapt to his new environment.

But some people don't care about their environment, especially if they already have a busy life. In this case, they are playing gambling without stopping. It will be even more difficult to stop it. Perhaps, he needs to be faced with a situation where he can't do anything anymore, even just playing gambling, then he can realize that he has made a fatal mistake and needs to change immediately. A strong desire to change can help him change his mindset to avoid gambling.

Of course, in fact when you have responsibilities, family, children, I think the issue is more sensitive, you can't go overboard at all because many depend on you as the head of the family, I don't know how the issue will be handled in many countries, but for the most part At least I know that one must be responsible for their actions at all times, the main reasons for being should not be neglected, and if there is no family involved but only one person, I think things should be handled differently here. For example, a person who is single , alone , cannot be without money, for everything they have to have money.

If a person, for the simple fact of not having responsibilities, goes crazy in the easy casino, he falls into other dangers, because who can stop him? oneself must have that self-control as a person and with others.

It's always good to have friends , there are always people who can be your friends and support you when you need it, that's how it works , of course there are very few who really want you to be around you and be well and they can get ahead.

Self control help to get away from the addiction for sure,either it’s gambling or drugs or drinking.The first think is you need to understand you was get into the addiction,the foremost part it understanding you are in addiction.Then you can easily get away from it,secondly you need to reduce the usage of the gambling.Then you need to fix the monthly deposit on the gambling by calculating your income.The deposit should not reach more then the 20 percent of your income.Then try to get some profit from the game,it will avoid from addiction.Gambling addiction mostly cause due to huge loss in gambling based on his luck.

.yes the only way to stop gambling is Self control which means if we have a discipline in our self and we can control them we can quit gambling in a short period of Time because quitting from addiction the main reason behind that success is self control motivation and discipline.
Cause in the world of gambling we can't control ourselves then addiction is on the way to tempt us .

So far I haven't thought about quitting gambling but if I find other pleasures besides gambling there is a possibility to stop.

As long as my finances are in order, and I can control myself not to get too carried away by gambling, I feel fine. As for the ways that I do to stay in control in gambling, especially online gambling, I always invite other people to watch me gamble so that when I lose control I have friends who remind me and make me aware.

To get out of the addiction to gambling itself, namely by reckoning my expenses while gambling and the wins I got, which turned out to be as long as I was playing I only got losses. And that is what made me aware not to deepen losses and let go of the addiction to gambling itself. And the fact that it managed to make me a normal gambler again.

And self-control will only knock once a gambler doesn't have anything left anymore. That's going to force a gambler to stop and whether you like it or not, when you've got nothing left that will make you realize that you shouldn't go further or else you'll lose more.
A disciplined person will have himself understand that there's nothing on him if he's not careful with his actions and decisions upon gambling when things have been worst already.

Temptation will remain there but we have the way to resist it based on our experiences and our will.

Too much winning too can lead to addictive attitude. When a gambler is used to favourable streaks of wins for a period of time haven been lucky for too long forgotten that there's also an opposite side of gambling and then started experiencing series of losses later on, trying to chase those losses based on a one sided winning mentality you might have developed could lead to addiction as you endlessly keep chasing each loss after another, at that point it's very difficult to control oneself as you have already lost control of your gambling limit.

Gambling addiction and drug addiction is of no difference, the two are negative and self destructive so let not give one victim out there a feeling of a better position compared to the other.

Addiction to gambling or drugs is something I fear like hell, and I feel it's that fear that keeps me in check as I go on gambling. IMO, sometimes it's good to create fear about a phenomenon we see as negative to our wellbeing and that avoiding by keeping limits does us a lot better than trying to act brave whereas we're unconsciously falling to it gradually.

In fact it's not as easy as you say, even though self-control has a big role in our behavior when gambling. however, all of that requires considerable effort. the concept is not as simple as we say, the fact is that in practice sometimes we often get caught up in every gambling game session. that's why, we need self-control so we don't become gambling addicts. or, spending more time gambling which in the end will harm us both financially and mentally and family harmony.

IMO, self-control is one of the factors so that we are not addicted. usually, gamblers who are already addicted do not have good self-control. they tend to ignore more rational thoughts, and think only of how to fulfill their desire to gamble. actually, what you say is an ideal idea. however, not to release someone from their addiction. more precisely, so that one does not become part of a gambling addict. in fact, gambling is fun depending on how we define it. if the concept is for fun, and do the steps you say. gambling, will not make us addicted even though it will always have the potential.

Yes, that is precisely how you approach it, what happens is that when there are people who do not know how to handle their emotions well, they only give free rein to the things they believe may be possible, it is as if it were the only opportunity to do things and sometimes a player takes a casino or sports betting game so seriously that yes, he cannot stop playing, he is one of those people who takes the game as the only thing he should do and carry out, in fact this type of When the People are not in the casino, they suffer from anxiety because they want to be in the casino playing, and that can become a very harmful psychological cycle for health.

I am a person who likes to watch television, I have seen cases of addicted people whose life almost always gets out of control, the truth is a state in which I do not want anyone to be in that position, because the person degenerates, socially they are not Like the others, they tend to be a bit more solitary, they move away, sometimes it's difficult to determine in other people because they know how to hide the problem very well, however , in online casinos we always come across those names As always, and those names are of the same players who do their part, they come and go every day , they play little, they see how the Game compares with the rest , sometimes they don't play but they do Community in a casino, it is also valid, because these people Sometimes know Lots of details about others and because they are so up to Date they can Quickly figure out which people are having gambling problems and it is possible to go there to help , I always advise that no matter what, it is best to help.

When a person does not find their own Method to stop betting , it is very difficult to advise them , because they believe they know a lot, and even if they win , they say that they were not lucky Enough, that on another occasion they will be able to do it and with That thought (very wrong) manage to lose everything they have, so you have to find a simple Method so that they can Stop in the Middle of the Game and not play Anymore.

Not easy as it is, emotions play a big role in terms of controlling yourself during your gambling sessions, like what you mentioned, when you already attached inside the game either you are winning or losing your adrenaline is really pushing you to keep playing, and here's where self-control is most needed, those who knows how to play with their own emotions can make some money from gambling while others can lessen the amount of possible losses.


They ignoring everything as the desire to continue playing is what the priority inside their mind, addicted gamblers are tough to stop, they will push and will always please that desire to play the game or to bet with the sports that they are thinking they've got the advantage and will have the best outcome.

the hardest thing in this world is to cure the addiction, see that here where I live there are bars & clubs, every day people are there, from dawn until dusk people are consuming beer and playing games of chance, I started and to suspect that they were addicted to alcohol, until now this has become something normal in my country unfortunately, but it wasn't just alcohol that they look for in bars & clubs, they also spend all day gambling, and they always end up with intense fights because no one of them accepts losing when they are playing, so when one of them tells the other that it is time to stop playing they leave

this becomes a reason for arguments, fights and humiliations, unfortunately as my house is close to the bars & clubs I am forced to listen and see all this noise they are causing every day and every day, it is strange that here where alive the police don't stop, not even for a few minutes the police don't stop, now let's ask ourselves: how could these guys stop playing every day? if someone just went to talk to them, that person would leave with serious injuries, if they closed down all the bars & clubs in my neighborhood no doubt they wouldn't come to my neighborhood and we would be free of the noise

but I believe that they would drink and gamble in other neighborhoods, the central problem of their addiction would not be solved with the closing of bars & clubs, but with relatives admitting them to some rehabilitation clinic, considering that they are violent people I very much doubt that the relatives managed to admit them peacefully, that's why I see that the only solution would be for them to confess that they are sick and ask for help, only in this way could the relatives admit them to a rehabilitation clinic, the solution to stop gambling only depends on of each person

What if you had already started?
What if you had made yourself that already get addicted?
What if you do have always that mindset that gambling could make you rich?
What if you are in deep losses and does have the plans on trying out to break even?

For sure these would be the main reasons on why you would really be finding yourself on huge trouble on quitting gambling or stopping into it specially on the time that you are already that addicted
into it.This is why it might really that simple or easy to say but on the time that you are on such condition then you would really be finding yourself on a tough situation.

For many people, sports betting may be a deadly addiction because it is a simple method to generate money with no physical work. It is frequently perceived as a technique to make quick and easy money, but this is not always the case. Many people find it difficult to give up sports betting because of the possibility of significant gains and the sense of being in control of their own fate.The reality, however, is that once you become addicted, quitting can be extremely tough. People may wind up spending more money than they can afford to chase their losses or becoming addicted to the adrenaline rush that comes with winning.

Few betting sites, they offer a Responsible Gambling option in which you can freeze your account.for both Definite and indefinite period. But many sites wont provide you with that option. your account for both a fixed and an infinite term.

It is very easy to turn sports betting into addiction and majority of people involved are toeing this line, given the promises it hold and requiring little efforts although with compounded risk. Furthermore, the chances of failure is also aggravated by the requirements of 100% results... this is why the chances of winning is very slim.
However, when greed is conquered,  sports betting can be a very profitable businesses. The pundits have integrated many risk mitigation option and some companies even give options that does not require 100% delivery. Many smart guys are already seizing these opportunities to make a living. Some are making as much as 20% of their capital daily with minimal risk.

And that's what happens to people who gamble a lot. They cannot hold their limits and stay within them because the temptation of gambling is too strong to resist. They feel they can win every game or gambling game so they keep trying. If they realized what they were doing was wrong, they should have stopped and would not have gambled as much. They don't remember that gambling is not always about winning but there will be lots of defeats that they will encounter. So even if they can win today, that doesn't mean they can win tomorrow. They better check themselves to see what they have done so they can know that it is not good to chase the win because greed comes to them.

Do you know how you know you are addicted to gambling or not?
Well if you stop gambling completely and you feel independently fulfilled and relaxed,
then you are not addicted. But if you become restless, irritated or even angry to people you most
likely are addicted to gambling.

When you know what the real root of the problem is or you recognize it, you will be able to stop
being addicted to gambling once and for all. You don't have to feel ashamed for the fact that you
are addicted to gambling because we all get addicted to something or someone first in life before
you know how we control it or stop right. Gambling is fun but you should know your limit.

I doubt that you can stop gambling when you are addicted since it’s very hard to notice the symptoms due to the addictive nature of gambling. The only way for a compulsive gambler to stop is if someone help him to change or he doesn’t have any money to gamble.

I believe the gambler is not on completely addicted state if he can still evaluate what’s going on and evaluate what he needs to do.

It's very hard to stop the gambling from my experience after you become a gambler,we can reduce the number of games and betting amount.The OP speaking this for the gambling addict or for the general gamblers.Because it's toughest part for the normal gambler and only we can control the amount of playing games and amount of dollars which he going to deposit for the particular game or for the particular period.Once the addict want to change the addiction,the number of games must be reduced based on certain period.The game without sleep must be reduced as the second thing,if you find the sleep is more important then a game.Then you can able to control the addiction in upcoming days.The winning amount can be withdraw till it reached the deposit amount.But you should keep the time interval between each game.

If someone is going to help change the gambler is a plan that's very hard, unless the person acting as the helper will devote 85% of his or her time for the addict, because is like a kid that you monitor 24/7 so he (gambler) can't go offline.
And we know how difficult it will be because you as the helper can't have that comfortable time for yourself. Keeping an eye on the gambler has to be under strict rules, no messing around or having pity for him or her. So I can't say is going to be very easy to accomplish.

Monitoring the addicted gambler 24/7 is unnecessary. It's up to the gambler whether he will also help himself to stop gambling addiction or not. Also, this kind of concern requires a specialist. The person addicted to gambling needs counseling. Someone he can confess everything he feels while playing.

But as I said, the gambler is required to help himself. For this reason, even if counseling was done, it would only be put to waste if the person addicted to gambling still continued to gamble. Whatever help is received, it's all up to him if there will be a result or not.

I think to come out of addiction is based on certain circumstances which I agree that if someone doesn't have money to gamble again then that can force him to reduce playing and probably stop totally. But if you try to stop the person where he is still having money to play, the person will still look for ways to play because he already have passion for playing. Gambling addiction is like a passion and only very few things can stop someone out from there passion like if the person is physically not dispose to it anymore.

Its apparent that you're honing in on the concept of personal accountability when it comes to addiction, and I cant argue with that. Addiction, be it gambling or anything else, is indeed a deeply personal battle. Monitoring someone around the clock? Sure, it sounds extreme and, in many cases, quite impractical. But here's the crux of the matter: willpower alone might not be enough. Counseling, absolutely vital, creates a space for raw and open conversation, an avenue for self-reflection.

However, your point about the gambler needing to actively participate in their recovery resonates. True, a specialist can only do so much. If the individual in question doesnt genuinely want change, counseling sessions might just turn into a box-ticking exercise. Its a multifaceted issue, and while external support can be a catalyst, the real transformation has to come from within. And that, as you so rightly pointed out, can be the most challenging part.

I agree with you and this passion grows bigger and bigger with the passing of time,it is different from other passions which after 1-2 years they start to fade away from the level that you had for them in the beginning and this is a big problem.If the person is run by his passions and not him running the passions this is much more emphasized in the gambler which can really fall prey to addiction very easily.In order to stop having not money is not enough as he will stop only temporarily while to quit for good you need professional help and a strong inner desire to quit,there is no other remedy to this.

Why must you pour out your anger on someone or something when you lose in gambling? That makes you an irresponsible gambler, the reason why you are so mad for losing is because the money you lost isn't meant for gambling, you are not ready to lose that money but because of your own readiness you went on to take the risk and you lose, it's your fault, this isn't a way to be a gambler.

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If you have $100 in your bank account or in your crypto wallet, and you feel like gambling, what will happen if you use $1 to gamble and lose the bet? We both know the answer isn't it? You will feel like nothing is wrong, but you aren't ready to use $1 to earn $30 because it's too small, you are so tasty of winning thousand of dollars and that chances is slimmer because it's rate to use $1 to make $1000.

This is where you should wise up, if that $1 is all you can afford to lose, so be it, you should be satisfied with whatever that $1 brings to you, if not, you will always be a loser in gambling, because the money which you could have use to gamble like twenty times have been used to gamble twice or once, all because you want to make huge amount of money.

Most gambling addicts play games without being able to control themselves so that gamblers are controlled by the games they play, and in such situations they are easily trapped in addiction because they will continue to play in a state of passion and emotion. And that keeps them playing until the money runs out, which may only be temporary. Because in the end they will play again even though they only have a little money and even though they don't have any money, they will look for ways to get money so they can gamble.
Actually, addicts like that don't recover quickly, but eventually recover by themselves. And either after losing everything or they realize it after going through a lot of hardship and even losing some of their valuables and there are also people close to them, because they think it's too much. And I myself often encounter gamblers like that, including my own friends, and most of them are involved in slot games.

I think it is better to do is limit yourself in gambling.
Just like I do, I limit myself to gambling, I budget only what I can spend on gambling. There are also times when it goes too far, but you should still control yourself when you end up in such a situation. It's fun to gamble, but don't forget responsibility and self-discipline because it's super valuable, especially for those who gamble.

Before we can talk about limiting one's self from gambling activities, have we also consider that we can do without gambling in many ways if we so desired from our hearts, before then we need to ask ourselves on the reasons why we think that we need to stop gambling first, if it's a genuine reason and we see its all for our own advantage then we can start to work on the necessary ways to prove on that by avoiding having money in our casino wallet and getting busy on other valuable things that can demand much of our time than ever, we can also make a decision on changing the environment we live or removing any gambling enabling platform apps from our devices.

Before you play the game, are you aware of this, are you only concerned with winning? Was there someone who reprimanded or advised you, if so, did you hear what that person said?

Your story above is almost the same as what my friend experienced, I have advised him, but my friend did not hear what I said, Yes, I can't forbid him from coming back, besides, he is the one who has the money, I can't forbid what he wants to do with his money. The dealer knows how to play so that these players can feel at home sitting at the gambling table, and knows how to play on the emotions of each player. Usually gamblers realize that they don't have anything left, and the debts everywhere make them not want to play again.

They realize it before gambling, but after playing a few rounds, they forget about it and even lose control of themselves, which makes them unable to stop. But it is difficult to completely stop gambling because even though we only gamble occasionally, we don't really stop gambling. That's because the temptation of gambling is still in our minds and says maybe we can win this time, especially if we haven't gambled for a long time. Other people can forbid us from gambling, but we may not heed it and continue gambling. We think this is my money, and I have the right to do whatever I want, including gambling. Even though that is not correct because, by gambling, we have the potential to lose that money, and if we want to recover the loss, we may not be able to recover the loss easily.

The initial stage of the gambler will be good and they control their money deposit to the gambling sites.The gambler will quit the gambling at the loss was the good one for the gambler not to get addicted into gambling.Most of the gambler was not ready to the gambling addiction quit due to their increase in the affection of the gambler to the gambling.The gambler will get the temptation to most of the time,because they already get the gambling addiction.Some gambler will do the sell of their property for playing the gambling in the continuous way.By this the gambler get addicted to the gambling to target their loss to the gambling sites.

That's why those who fall into the addicted category are because they can no longer control or have control over their gambling activities. high desires that dominate them, overriding common sense and rational thought patterns. and what I said, referring to your post. symptoms or those who have become part of an addict, act like that. In fact, even after their money runs out, the value of the things they own, their desire to continue gambling never stops. Disorders like this can be classified as serious gambling addicts. Usually, it requires special treatment such as therapy, counseling, and several other treatments so that the problems they face can gradually be resolved. if one was lucky, one would recover completely.


The answer is, maybe yes, maybe no. except, if someone has become homeless. even then, it doesn't guarantee one hundred percent of total stops. The scenario is that they stop because they are forced to, because they no longer have the resources that can be used as a betting medium. The time comes when someone gets money, who knows where it comes from. It is possible that someone will visit a gambling shop. The point is, addiction recovery is not as simple as we say. in fact, any type of addiction. One day, you can return to the same activities as before. to deal with things like this. there is much a person can do. In fact, there are now free foundations ready to help gambling addicts.
but for me, it all comes down to ourselves.  how do we treat gambling itself. and if you are infected with an addict, immediately recognize the characteristics and try to overcome something else. and the most important point, broad understanding, responsibility, and self-control.
With these points, you, I, we, can gamble at any time without having to become an addict. but with the condition that you have awareness and involve all the elements that I said before.

Self control is not as easy as you said, I believe everyone can control his/herself. First of all no one wants to loose money to any platform, so if you're the type that you've never gain any profit from gambling and each time you tell yourself not to bet you find yourself doing it. Quick answer, just make a list , in that list write down the money you spend on gambling every month, write down the profit you're expecting and if you're not getting a profit trust me that person will stop betting. Most people saying am addicted to betting maybe because they've not loss a huge amount of money. Almost everyday I see people crying about betting and promising themself  not to gamble again. So trust me the moment that person loss a huge money to a betting platform that person will stop immediately. So for me I will say allow the person to bet and when the person loss a huge money that person will stop instantly, secondly I don't believe people saying am addicted to gambling. No amount of self control will stop someone from betting dear.

When you do deal up with gambling then make it sure that you shouldn't really be coming int a point that you are already getting addicted to it before you would really be making yourself considering on stopping it.
Gambling is for fun and should really be treated up on that way but the wrong thing on which majority is really that doing is that they do really make it as a source of income which it is really that very wrong.
On the time that these kind of intents and treatment towards gambling to be this way then its a solid sign that you are already that addicted to it, which means that you should really be needing to stop
so that you wont really be able to make further damage towards your finances.

There are really moments in life on which you would really be needing to be that having a good control on what you are dealing with, because if you do let yourself that getting that dragged too much
on which it do comes into a point that spending isnt really that realistic or something worth anymore then this is where huge problems been mold up and this is something that you must avoid in the fist place.
Gambling is entertaining and something that good to deal with if you are really just that a responsible guy or person.You wont get addicted easily since you do really
know on what you are doing.

I believe this is a common human emotion, not limited to gambling. Whether it's work or investments, when we accomplish tasks or make profitable investments, it can bring us a lot of joy. Conversely, we tend to get frustrated when things aren't going well. I'd say that drug addiction is even more concerning than gambling addiction.
The best approach, in my opinion, is to remove all gambling-related influences. However, it's easier said than done since the individual might need someone to support them during this period. Even better, redirect them towards sports or encourage them to read books to help overcome their addiction.

That's the problem when your engagement into gambling can't no longer be control, I guess people will think that it's just an easy process but it's not, there are chances that we might fall into addiction as enjoyment can convert to heavy desire of keep playing though not just for the enjoyment but the possible money that you can win.

Wrong impressions that push newcomers to hope for quick profits and let the lust to push forward and keep losing a lot.

There will be no problems for novice gamblers when they gamble for the first time or at the beginning. But problems will arise after they gamble a few times. Unfortunately, they experience more frequent losses, so they return to gambling just to recover their losses. That would not be advisable because it would only make them deeper into gambling, and if they are not aware of it, they could develop a gambling addiction quickly and without them realizing it. Indeed, promotions issued by casinos can easily tempt gamblers, and this has been experienced by many gamblers, even gamblers who already have more gambling experience than novice gamblers. That's because the promotion is very attractive and makes them want to get something from it, so they will start depositing more money to get something.

Instead of that, it's better to put the gambling addict in rehabilitation; there, they will be monitored and slowly helped to forget about gambling. But no matter what we say here or suggest, the change will depend on the gambler itself; if he does not help himself to get out of the influence of gambling, then nothing will happen. The other things will be just support for that person to change. Let's say all your advice is followed by the gambler, and he will not be cured as long as he chooses to still play gambling. So I believe only that person could help himself; I believe people have the dedication to do that. But that will be a different case if the addict itself is beyond help, even if he can't control himself. Possible solution? Ban gambling that's it but we know it is impossible gambling is everywhere even in life it is a gamble.

What kind of life is considered gambling?
There are several factors that can make people who are addicted (anything) recover. the first is probably awareness of themselves, it's like you said. The will to be free from gambling addiction or whatever comes from himself.
there are others that are coercion. It usually comes from the people around him, it could be family or closest friends. This can go through rehabilitation, where the addict's body and mind will be forced to refrain from gambling activities. This usually happens to people who may be out of control due to their addiction. or by administering a limited dose of play.

I myself am confused by the choice of the word addiction. it means something that is excessive or sounds very bad. Or can people who consistently gamble every day also be called addicted gamblers?

So do you think banning gambling will be the best way to regulate gambling addictions? Do you? Because for me, I believe that inasmuch as gambling has existed in a place, banning it, you are likely wording the whole situation, as an addicted individual can go an extra miles just to have that freedom of gambling he/she has been enjoying before in a distant far away country. So for me, I think the first statement you made about rehabilitation should be a better idea, where, they will be monitored and slowly helped to forget about gambling, and secondly creating a platform where people get educated about the danger/effects of gambling addiction, and how it's likely to destroy a persons life will go along way helping people to gamble responsibly.

Bad habits that according to people's views will be different, if you consistently gamble every day it will also be the same because you are definitely a little addicted because there are levels of addiction, some are low or high, maybe if someone consistently gambles every day you can be said to be a gambling addict. the level may be considered low, sometimes addicts who appear to be at a higher level usually have a life full of debt everywhere so they continue to sell their goods and all their assets just to gamble and even leave their family.

I think you can imagine that this is bad and excessive behavior, but on the other hand, if you gamble for entertainment and have fun, you definitely can't be called an addict because you definitely gamble on a limited budget and don't try to leave your family just to gamble and don't even have one. debt everywhere, let alone being able to gamble at any time. that's for sure it can't be called an addict but a consistent and wise gambler

Yeah right, if you can do that way and you can consistently treat gambling like that then it's not that hard to move along from time to time, if you are a responsible and wise gambler you can enjoy your participation without a threat of being addicted, though we really can't tell if how we can consistently wise and not to go that deep in terms of excessive time of gaming and excessive money that is being spent, but if the goal is intact and the executions won't change, then you are fine and can deal with it without any problem.