Is this man addicted to gambling?

[michkima]

I think he is in the process of addicted to gambling game. All things that can change the way our mindset then it is a very hard thing not to do (addiction).

He should help himself as no other person can help him. All we can do is make him realize his mistake and his addictions. So what we can do is just talk to him. Change must come from himself and try to get out of an almost addiction that can turn to something really serious.

[pinkpanther03]

I think it's reasonable, I also experience it. many people perceive that I'm an addict gambler, I don't care about it, which is important I don't bother them.

There's no good when you get addicted into gambling you may lose or win this two are opposite now you can't choose on this because we always encounter loosing every time we forcing our selves to play more only gambling. I'm not that kinda addicted in gambling , a real gambler should had a discipline or his self

Through gamblers actually they play responsibly, then it doesn't mean they played most often in the game it means they are certified addict, no its not like that I think. Maybe if things are not working in a normal way while doing gamble that could be say the gambler was full pledge addicted to gambling.

[Winner]

It’s a pretty straight answer, the guy is addicted to gambling. The gambling situation that your friend has is one of the common addiction to gambling –he can’t stop playing and it seems that gambling is one of the things that is having a huge impact on his life. If you have a chance try to let him know that gambling is not a thing to do every day, if he has a job to make money from then he will understand it more.

[iluvbitcoins]

I think he is in the process of addicted to gambling game. All things that can change the way our mindset then it is a very hard thing not to do (addiction).

He should help himself as no other person can help him. All we can do is make him realize his mistake and his addictions. So what we can do is just talk to him. Change must come from himself and try to get out of an almost addiction that can turn to something really serious.

We're all addicted to things.

As long as he's not spending his salary, selling things to "come back" he's good, let the man play around, afterall he is spending money he gets from casinos!  

[icecube45]

If he plays gambling does not interfere with his family life it does not matter. As you say he only gambles using free tickets that get from the signature campaign, he also does not spend his money to gamble. Maybe I think it does not matter if it becomes entertainment for him. If asked if he is an addict, maybe I do not think it's a gambling addiction. Because they can still stop playing for a day or two, so it still has self-control (as long as he can stop maybe I think it does not include addiction).

I think you have a point that its not a gambling addiction but if you are still doing it until now we can consider it addiction.
Addiction is just like you are doing repeatedly like playing a games like you are playing dota2 you are playing until now we can consider that you are addicted.. so in gambling even you are gamble without investing or depositing but you are playing using the free tickers or claim faucet bonus if you are still gamble right now from before and until now we can consider it as gambling addiction..

We can not consider it addiction because it is still done until now, it does not include addiction I think. If you read the story from the OP he says his friend can stop a day or two, it proves that he still has self-control. Addiction is not to do it continuously or repeatedly but because it can not self-control, and if it does not lead to negative consequences it is also not called addiction. If we still do gambling until now maybe I think it's not an addiction but a routine.

[oxygen88]

As long the man doesn't play with a lot amount of his own savings, I don't think it is considered an addiction to gambling, it is only consider an addiction when a person can't stop gambling even he have financial problem or can't even sustain his own living expenses.

[iluvbitcoins]

As long the man doesn't play with a lot amount of his own savings, I don't think it is considered an addiction to gambling, it is only consider an addiction when a person can't stop gambling even he have financial problem or can't even sustain his own living expenses.

Well, addictions doesn't technically mean hazardous.
A lot of us are addicted to gaming, computers, internet, coffee etc.
An addictions doesn't necessarily cause harm
However, addictions is therefor not harmful until he starts spending his whole salaries, selling stuff to make a comeback etc.

[grermezter]

I really dont think the said man is an addict, if he was really an addict he will spend every hour of the day on the site and if he is able to take 1-2 days off from the site, that clearly shows that he has got a gripe on the whole thing and thats really smart of him not using his own money.

[michkima]

I really dont think the said man is an addict, if he was really an addict he will spend every hour of the day on the site and if he is able to take 1-2 days off from the site, that clearly shows that he has got a gripe on the whole thing and thats really smart of him not using his own money.

I think it still depends on how much he spends and not really the length of time or frequency of his gambling. If he spends more than what he can afford to lose then that is a tell tale sign that he is addicted. Which should not be the case for any responsible gambler.

[Apened]

I really dont think the said man is an addict, if he was really an addict he will spend every hour of the day on the site and if he is able to take 1-2 days off from the site, that clearly shows that he has got a gripe on the whole thing and thats really smart of him not using his own money.

We the act he do can be called addicted .it doesnt mean you need to spend the whole day to be called a gambling addicted .You will know a gambling addict cant resist playing. Maybe he is part on the co owner of gambling or he have a free time to play anytime there its not totally smart thing.

[sasaku bitbit]

I think your friend including addiction because he always playing gamble every day. Addiction does not always have to spend a lot of money because basically addiction is dependency or doing continuously. He did not spend the money to gamble altogether, but he's doing it continuously so that it can be considered as addiction.

It is true to eliminate dependence or addiction to gambling on the game if it is done continuously, but at least can be overcome if you want to do to start playing should be done in your spare time just as a hobby for leisure are fun and certainly you can limit yourself

[Kevin77]

I really dont think the said man is an addict, if he was really an addict he will spend every hour of the day on the site and if he is able to take 1-2 days off from the site, that clearly shows that he has got a gripe on the whole thing and thats really smart of him not using his own money.

I think it still depends on how much he spends and not really the length of time or frequency of his gambling. If he spends more than what he can afford to lose then that is a tell tale sign that he is addicted. Which should not be the case for any responsible gambler.

Responsibility and gambling are completely controversing each other. I mean to say any responsible person will never prefer to gamble. Even he got opportunities to get introduced to gambling, he will never continue it so those responsible people never come into the dangers of getting gambling addictions.

Only a irresponsible person will be going for gambling and suffering with its addiction and finally finding their life struggling in between quitting and continuing it.

[MyEstrangedFriend]

I think getting to 50 he should be able to do whatever he wants, I know I will. That is not addicted that is just found something that entertains him. Live and let live, ask if he is happy in general if the answer is yes and you know its true then you got a winner and nothing to worry about.

[iqlimasyadiqa]

I really dont think the said man is an addict, if he was really an addict he will spend every hour of the day on the site and if he is able to take 1-2 days off from the site, that clearly shows that he has got a gripe on the whole thing and thats really smart of him not using his own money.

We the act he do can be called addicted .it doesnt mean you need to spend the whole day to be called a gambling addicted .You will know a gambling addict cant resist playing. Maybe he is part on the co owner of gambling or he have a free time to play anytime there its not totally smart thing.

A person who has an addiction must have a hard nature. Just look at this time a lot of gamblers who lost a lot of money. They sometimes do not see the time and conditions while playing. I suggest that a game with a good emotional state can give us great results as well. So we should be getting addicted to get the money.

[Phyton76]

I really dont think the said man is an addict, if he was really an addict he will spend every hour of the day on the site and if he is able to take 1-2 days off from the site, that clearly shows that he has got a gripe on the whole thing and thats really smart of him not using his own money.

We the act he do can be called addicted .it doesnt mean you need to spend the whole day to be called a gambling addicted .You will know a gambling addict cant resist playing. Maybe he is part on the co owner of gambling or he have a free time to play anytime there its not totally smart thing.

A person who has an addiction must have a hard nature. Just look at this time a lot of gamblers who lost a lot of money. They sometimes do not see the time and conditions while playing. I suggest that a game with a good emotional state can give us great results as well. So we should be getting addicted to get the money.

Actually, emotion shouldn't be used for gambling or putting your money at risk. Since you are about to make a decision for every roll you make, you must not doubt and it will just happen if you ignore your emotion and focus more on winning strategy imstead. Thou must understand people who lose are those who made decisios which they are not sure about it.

[eternalgloom]

I think he is in the process of addicted to gambling game. All things that can change the way our mindset then it is a very hard thing not to do (addiction).

He should help himself as no other person can help him. All we can do is make him realize his mistake and his addictions. So what we can do is just talk to him. Change must come from himself and try to get out of an almost addiction that can turn to something really serious.

We're all addicted to things.

As long as he's not spending his salary, selling things to "come back" he's good, let the man play around, afterall he is spending money he gets from casinos!  

But he is spending a lot of time on it and OP mentions that he seems to have changed as a person since he started gambling.
I'd say that if it has a negative effect on yourself and your surrounding, it might be a good idea to quit or play less.

It could also escalate, perhaps he'll start spending money on it, that's when the trouble really starts.

[Cazkys]

I think getting to 50 he should be able to do whatever he wants, I know I will. That is not addicted that is just found something that entertains him. Live and let live, ask if he is happy in general if the answer is yes and you know its true then you got a winner and nothing to worry about.

Perhaps you're right that he deserve all the best in life that he can do whatever he wants to spend the rest of his remaining life span in this world. I think he just waiting for the urge to do something in life that's why he found that thing that will make him happy. When I get old I don't like to experience a sh*tness in my life rather I will explore the world than to entertain myself in gambling.

[JL421]

I think he is in the process of addicted to gambling game. All things that can change the way our mindset then it is a very hard thing not to do (addiction).

He is already addicted. And it's really sad to see and hear that in today's world people have started spending their money on gambling.
The only solution to this is never every gamble because once we start gambling it's mostly a game over for us and it's really hard to control after we keep losing.

[Apened]

I think he is in the process of addicted to gambling game. All things that can change the way our mindset then it is a very hard thing not to do (addiction).

He is already addicted. And it's really sad to see and hear that in today's world people have started spending their money on gambling.
The only solution to this is never every gamble because once we start gambling it's mostly a game over for us and it's really hard to control after we keep losing.

The only thing that makes it hard to control is the making of money and chasing your loses .If you gamble only to have a rest and to unwind theres nothing wrong there. But the man he said is actually addicted even he dont use his own money.The priveledge of playing without spending will leads most in addiction.

[MyEstrangedFriend]

I think getting to 50 he should be able to do whatever he wants, I know I will. That is not addicted that is just found something that entertains him. Live and let live, ask if he is happy in general if the answer is yes and you know its true then you got a winner and nothing to worry about.

Perhaps you're right that he deserve all the best in life that he can do whatever he wants to spend the rest of his remaining life span in this world. I think he just waiting for the urge to do something in life that's why he found that thing that will make him happy. When I get old I don't like to experience a sh*tness in my life rather I will explore the world than to entertain myself in gambling.

The reason I say is live and let live: I lost my Dad not so long ago and in his final years finding poker kept him mentally strong, he made friends, he used his brain, he had fun and he was never alone. (He rarely won) but had fun..To let you know that your mindset about not having shitness in your life will pay off and exploring the world is a winner. I just got back from several eye opening locations. I guess to some up in one word would be Moderation.