What would make you stop gambling?

[LittleHamster]

For me, diverting to other activities or habits is the best thing to forget for a while if you are addicted to gambling. Yet, there are many things to do but think it over what are those suitable in your habit. Do something that will completely different that you might overcome to a gambling habit. Just makes your life busy and try to set yourself new goals and tasks each day. Probably, you will be better able to cope with gambling urges when the right time comes. But you can fully be stopped with in a short period of time.

I also believe that the person to stop doing something, and do not even think about it - be sure to devote himself to other activities.
Find something else you're interested in other than gambling and try to succeed in this, take all your energy in that direction. And over time, you will notice that it is not only a good way to escape, but maybe this can make money, unite your family and make it stronger.

And most importantly, do not procrastinate. Do it right now.

[pixie85]

Well, I can't see what will make me stop or quit gambling because, gambling for me is just for fun, not for financial gains. Am from a family that so much cherished gambling and we'all love doing it as fun. I started with poker game from my elder brother, back in those days, I got yo know how to gamble with financial priorities exclusive. Although, am not addicted to gambling but just love gamble.

Maybe a big loss would? Or lack of money?

Even those like you who love gambling must have that one thing that could stop them from gambling. For some it would be a spouse, for others sickness, for some other people lack of money that would make them count every penny.

I'd stop gambling if I ever felt addicted or after losing a big sum of money.

[samcrypto]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

but can you see other things than that?

Family. This is the reason I think I should stop from gambling when I already have my own family because I should spend more time with them and I should not waste any money because I will become a provider now. There’s a lot of thins to consider and if you are a desperate gambler, you can do it but if not then at least limit yourself from playing too much and focus on the things that are more important than money.

[btc78]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

but can you see other things than that?

There is no need to find ways stopping gambling if you are not a addicted or irresponsible gambler because i believe that what gambling can give is more than enough happiness and satisfaction if you are a self controlled person.
Those people that needs to be stopped are those whos on the edge of losing their family and life because of not good treatment in Gambling habit.
For me?just play enough money and time,enjoy your world with friends while trying luck to win.

[finaleshot2016]

If you did a huge mistake then there's a possibility for you to quit gambling. My purpose of gambling is just an entertainment, you shouldn't gambling for profit only because if you have many loses, that will keep you to play the game to get back all of your money.

Just be responsible enough and you will not get to the point that will you will stop gambling due to many hard problems.

[ralle14]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?
but can you see other things than that?

Other than those two, getting limited hard by the casino, supports closing my account, increasing the minimum bets and eventually having KYC are some of the possibilities that could stop me from gambling. I've already experienced the first two on different sites it stopped me temporarily (for a few months) then came back after they fixed the issue.

[Rengga Jati]

If you did a huge mistake then there's a possibility for you to quit gambling. -snip-

Of course, but will people quit from gambling just after did huge mistake? For example, lose your family/real-life job because of a huge debt. I think people don't quit for these reasons, they should be aware of the risks and know the limit.

-snip- My purpose of gambling is just an entertainment, you shouldn't gambling for profit only -snip-

Whatever the purpose is okay as long as you know the risk and limit. Most people seem to gamble for money, so we don't deny that gambling is for profits. If you just gamble to entertain yourself, it is no problem. But I doubt many people do as you did.

[Zeke_23]

If you did a huge mistake then there's a possibility for you to quit gambling. -snip-

Of course, but will people quit from gambling just after did huge mistake? For example, lose your family/real-life job because of a huge debt. I think people don't quit for these reasons, they should be aware of the risks and know the limit.

It depends mate, if that people do realize the things he should prioritize after that incident whether he lose his job or someone who's part of his family, maybe that would be the reason for someone to stop from playing.

-snip- My purpose of gambling is just an entertainment, you shouldn't gambling for profit only -snip-

Whatever the purpose is okay as long as you know the risk and limit. Most people seem to gamble for money, so we don't deny that gambling is for profits. If you just gamble to entertain yourself, it is no problem. But I doubt many people do as you did.

Not most, everyone is playing for the same main reason. Even if most people tend to say that their are just playing for fun, I don't believe that they actually just playing without eagerness to win. I don't think that people will just throw their money in a gambling house while having fun.

[Ailmand]

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationship-related or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

People who earn a lot of money in gambling crave more. No one who even had hit a jackpot stopped from gambling, but instead they want to play more, either to tust their luck again or to satisfy their lust in gambling.

The second one also would not help, I know a lot of gamblers who had a good career, a great family and this doesn't keep them away from gambling.

The only one who can stop you from gambling is your self. Your determination and your persistence to stop gambling. No hobbies, accomplishment in gambling, or even money can make you stop. It is all up to you.

[nelson4lov]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

but can you see other things than that?

Yes, those two you mentioned would be on my list. If I win a lot of money, I'm stopping straight away and then find a good opportunity and invest the profits. That said, here are other reasons that might prompt me to stop gambling :

3. If i exhaust my funds set aside for gambling, I would stop. or if I incur too much losses, I might just decide to stop it altogether.
4. If I get another endeavor that can help with my bills – A job or business. I see gambling as a hobby/side hustle and shouldn't be placed as a priority earning endeavor.

[kawetsriyanto]

People who earn a lot of money in gambling crave more. No one who even had hit a jackpot stopped from gambling, but instead they want to play more, either to tust their luck again or to satisfy their lust in gambling.

Agree. That's the fact and all people must admit it. People who win something must be interested to win again and again. It is also the same in gambling, when a gambler can get some money from gambling, it motivates him to play more. I don't deny it since I also do the same way, but never gamble blindly and forget what I can afford.  

The only one who can stop you from gambling is your self.

Exactly. But to find the reason to stop in gambling is not an easy thing. Sometimes it comes suddenly or just happens once you think to have more time gathering with your family and others. Or when you commit to leaving it because of someone's advice. 

[maydna]

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Family. This is the reason I think I should stop from gambling when I already have my own family because I should spend more time with them and I should not waste any money because I will become a provider now. There’s a lot of thins to consider and if you are a desperate gambler, you can do it but if not then at least limit yourself from playing too much and focus on the things that are more important than money.

That is right. The family will be the most reason for gamblers to stop gambling. If they always remember with their family, they will have control over their mind, and they will not spend too much money if they gamble. They will have the power to stop themselves from playing gambling games so that they can help them to leave gambling places.

But some gamblers will not remember their family, and they even think that if they still play and they can win the games, they can help their family to get a better life. That will not be a good decision to continue gambling because they should know that they cannot always get the win in the gambling games, but they will lose their money.

[Darker45]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

but can you see other things than that?

I also have a couple of things in mind for me to possibly stop gambling. One is when I become dirt poor -- although God forbid -- that I could not even afford to spend a loose change for it. Two is when I grow very busy over so many things that I could not afford to spend time with gambling. However, both are apparently not going to happen. Right at this very moment, I am not a regular gambler but I don't think I will ever quit from it altogether. My country is a gambling country and it is very hard to avoid it if you find fun in it. Hell, we even gamble over spider fighting.

[coin-investor]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

but can you see other things than that?

Money cannot stop me from gambling in fact more of it is a temptation to gamble more, relationship and commitment are the two things that can commit you to stop gambling, it will change your priority but you cannot drop gambling right away there is a slow process for this, it's like a habit you can get over it by slowly.

[mbakruroh]

- finding a passion (even relationship related or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

Only few people can do this and they can survive because being creative and innovative, money not always become their purposes. Most people will stop gambling when loss all money and could be involve with financial criminal, but as long they have fund and dream, gambling still become their priority. For me I see many people lost in gambling more easy than trading, they get stress and always talking about winning that they never get. I just don't want in that position, realistic still become my basic thinking.

[btc78]

are there any things in life that would make you stop gambling?

the two things that come to my mind are:
- making enough or a lot of money.
- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

but can you see other things than that?

Money cannot stop me from gambling in fact more of it is a temptation to gamble more, relationship and commitment are the two things that can commit you to stop gambling, it will change your priority but you cannot drop gambling right away there is a slow process for this, it's like a habit you can get over it by slowly.

i support that mate that relationship and commitment may help us stop gambling but why need to stop then?when those reason can also help us control or manage our gambling activities more safer and enjoyable?
we can play with our love ones and just become happy limiting your amount of money to risk/also can become our bonding moment?like my cousin that they both playing husband and wife in casino because that's the way they bond when having time.until now that's how gambling treated by them.

[AicecreaME]

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Family. This is the reason I think I should stop from gambling when I already have my own family because I should spend more time with them and I should not waste any money because I will become a provider now. There’s a lot of thins to consider and if you are a desperate gambler, you can do it but if not then at least limit yourself from playing too much and focus on the things that are more important than money.

The problem is that not all of the people who gamble are family oriented, that is also the reason why most of them are having a hard time making good decisions in their lives. Especially if you are living alone, trying to support yourself, you're going to find sometimes you, looking at the emptiness, wondering a lot of things, and if you are a gambler, this is the moment where overthinking will make it even more hard.

So as your solution to that problem, you will start playing gambling to kill some of your free time to entertain yourself, to have a distraction for a while, it's just keep on repeating.

[bearexin]

- making enough or a lot of money.

I would strongly disagree with this point. There is never a amount of money that one would be satisfied with because if ever there was such a amount that would satisfy people enough to not think about earning then surely the likes of Warren Buffet and Bill Gates would be sitting idle in their house.

I agree that when we gamble we always feel like if we win some certain amount, we would stop gambling once for all. But trust me being a gambler I have often reached such targets and the greed only increases.

The only way I personally see is - Find some hobbies, which you suggested as your 2nd option.

[lienfaye]

- finding a passion (even relationshiprelated or life/activity related) that changes your priorities.

This one is somehow a valid reason for a gambler to stop playing. Example you gamble because you dont have responsibilities yet or having your own family, you're free to gamble because of not having someone to prioritize. But if you become a family man, most likely you will change your routine so instead of spending your money in gambling you tend to keep it for the welfare of your family. Well in most cases this is supposed happening but there are also gamblers who stay a gambler even having their own family to prioritize.

[peter0425]

Well, I can't see what will make me stop or quit gambling because, gambling for me is just for fun, not for financial gains. Am from a family that so much cherished gambling and we'all love doing it as fun. I started with poker game from my elder brother, back in those days, I got yo know how to gamble with financial priorities exclusive. Although, am not addicted to gambling but just love gamble.

Maybe a big loss would? Or lack of money?

i think it is inappropriate because what he said Gambling is just for Fun,and Losing Big money wont happen for responsible gamblers like Him

Even those like you who love gambling must have that one thing that could stop them from gambling. For some it would be a spouse, for others sickness, for some other people lack of money that would make them count every penny.

I'd stop gambling if I ever felt addicted or after losing a big sum of money.

that is why we must not become addicted mate,but even if?we can still move on and just Play gambling with moderation,like me who is a former addict i never stopped gambling totally instead i played only with limitation.