Right time for gambling addicts to come out of addiction?

[Twinkledoe]

But the question is , is this the right time for gambling addicts to come out of addiction? The assumption I am making here is  that the gambling addicts are addicts on sports betting and not casino game addiction or poker .

A gambling addict will always find a way to gamble because obviously they are now addicted to that activity. Their mind will find that desire of doing gambling. They will never realized that it's time now to stop gambling just because of the virus scare. That's the reality and by far the closest thing to happen.

There are still sports events that open for betting so basically these gamblers still have options and gambling life will continue. Those who are addicted to sports betting will consider placing bets on other sports or games even that's now out of their knowledge.

In addition to that, there's no right time when you need to stop your gambling addiction. It is your decision when will that happen. And if you think this situation will help you stop your gambling addiction, then you need to be firm with yourself that you are now stopping your habit even after this corona virus is over. Because if it is only because of this pandemic situation, then, your effort to forget gambling is useless.

[NavI_027]

With the current situation, any sane individual whether he is a gambler or just a simple investor tend to stop. A normal person will naturally forgot doing vice (at least for now) simply because he will make himself or his own family his first priority. But if a particular gambler never do such thing and just continue gambling like there's no tomorrow then I feel pity for him. I might say he is totally crazy for it — a compulsive and uncontrolled one. I doubt any friendly advice will work for him any longer, if the only way for him to realize all his wrong deeds is get infected then so be it *knock on the wood. It will be worth it if it changes him once and for all.

[maydna]

In addition to that, there's no right time when you need to stop your gambling addiction. It is your decision when will that happen. And if you think this situation will help you stop your gambling addiction, then you need to be firm with yourself that you are now stopping your habit even after this corona virus is over. Because if it is only because of this pandemic situation, then, your effort to forget gambling is useless.

You are right. We decide by ourselves when we need to stop. But I don't think that if we are addicted to gambling will think about that since we know that we can play gambling every time. But when we cannot playing gambling because of Corona Virus, I guess we are will finally think that it is the right time to stop for a while and save ourselves first before we are too late to realizes. We need to prioritize ourselves and our family from the virus, and we need to take care of them also.

[kotajikikox]

I believe that all sports are being cancelled now!so there is no way we can find another sports to bet in?

Maybe lets go Dice?or roulette ?

I will now use my time looking for online games that will make my boredom’s reliefs and for sure this is a good use of time.

[pakhitheboss]

Only sports events are getting cancelled or postponed. People who were into betting can come out it if they want to but those who gamble with other games can still carry on. Only through self realisation you can stop your addiction. Untill then keep doing what you love the most.

[Russlenat]

Only sports events are getting cancelled or postponed. People who were into betting can come out it if they want to but those who gamble with other games can still carry on. Only through self realisation you can stop your addiction. Untill then keep doing what you love the most.

That's right, but at least this is good for addicted in sports betting, they can maybe rest for awhile and try to evaluate how the status of their addiction.

We know this is an unexpected break, but it could be a blessing in disguise for them to realize that they've gone too far, that they are not responsible anymore, maybe by the time sports that we love will resume in operation, we will see a brand new gambler that learn from a few days or months of break.

[dunfida]

As we all know , Coronavirus has impacted each and every industry in the whole world and sports isn't an exception .

If you take a look at this  , https://www.nytimes.com/article/sports-canceled-coronavirus.html or https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5232295.0 you will get to know how many tournaments across different sports have been affected .

But the question is , is this the right time for gambling addicts to come out of addiction? The assumption I am making here is  that the gambling addicts are addicts on sports betting and not casino game addiction or poker .

Why this question is because although I wanna bet on sports ( which I have been doing every week since 8 years ) now I cannot .

It depends on a gambler or person because not all sports bettor are just only on betting but also they can choose anytime on playing casino games instead
but as you mentioned not all will really have that mindset which they cant enjoy on playing on casino games and just stick out on betting to sports.
Addiction? this would really be a test to those people who are actively playing or making any bets. You wont have no choice but to sit back and wait.

Only sports events are getting cancelled or postponed. People who were into betting can come out it if they want to but those who gamble with other games can still carry on. Only through self realisation you can stop your addiction. Untill then keep doing what you love the most.

Some will consider on playing just for the sake of entertainment but contentment on playing on things that you'd like to is different when you do play other things
but well this is just self-preference if you do force or not.

[absy]

Only sports events are getting cancelled or postponed. People who were into betting can come out it if they want to but those who gamble with other games can still carry on. Only through self realisation you can stop your addiction. Untill then keep doing what you love the most.

That's right, but at least this is good for addicted in sports betting, they can maybe rest for awhile and try to evaluate how the status of their addiction.

We know this is an unexpected break, but it could be a blessing in disguise for them to realize that they've gone too far, that they are not responsible anymore, maybe by the time sports that we love will resume in operation, we will see a brand new gambler that learn from a few days or months of break.

This is exactly what I am trying to tell . They can use this as an opportunity rather than seeing it as a bad month for sports betting . Many won't know they are addicted and think it is all right , maybe this is the time they can see something and think something other than betting .

[Becky666]

Safety first before talking about betting. Although, here in the country there's no form of coronavirus and every gambler are going about their usual ways doing what they know how to do. Am just back from Bet Naija where I went to place a bet on today teams, so, nothing like fear of coronavirus. But bad news for those addict in those affected areas, its time to come out of addiction as this is the only means they can be safe from the virus. Those who have family and love their family will never go into suicide to gamble all in the name of addiction, just assume this per se.

[Chrystora123]

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addicts will find it hard to stop their addictions, even gambling addicts..  at this time they might stop temporarily for sports betting but Dice, Poker and Lottery still continues.  I am not a heavy gambling addict but for the time being, I do poker and lottery gambling because at the moment I can't do soccer betting.

[Latviand]

Gambling addiction is not something that could be removed in a single 'snap' it is a condition wherein a gambler cannot stand not playing, having an urge to continue playing whilst of losing. So with that being said, despite of the limits that this virus have made in particular with gambling games related to sports and such, do you think they would just stop because of such reason? There are various gambling games to choose from, and chances are high that they would jump to another gambling game just to satisfy their urge to play.

Only sports events are getting cancelled or postponed. People who were into betting can come out it if they want to but those who gamble with other games can still carry on. Only through self realisation you can stop your addiction. Untill then keep doing what you love the most.

That's right, but at least this is good for addicted in sports betting, they can maybe rest for awhile and try to evaluate how the status of their addiction.

We know this is an unexpected break, but it could be a blessing in disguise for them to realize that they've gone too far, that they are not responsible anymore, maybe by the time sports that we love will resume in operation, we will see a brand new gambler that learn from a few days or months of break.

This is exactly what I am trying to tell . They can use this as an opportunity rather than seeing it as a bad month for sports betting . Many won't know they are addicted and think it is all right , maybe this is the time they can see something and think something other than betting .

It could even get worse if they would be engaged to another game because once situations are back to 'normal' they would jump from one game to anither that could make them more addicted, this is how I view the situation, if ever this thing would happen. We should more focus spreading the 'word' to our friends which are that much into gambling ti set limits for themselves in order to avoid getting into such condition

[XCANA]

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addicts will find it hard to stop their addictions, even gambling addicts..  at this time they might stop temporarily for sports betting but Dice, Poker and Lottery still continues.  I am not a heavy gambling addict but for the time being, I do poker and lottery gambling because at the moment I can't do soccer betting.

I think for safety purpose no one will like to take any risk all because of gambling to go around the entire city which the pandemic still ravaging. This is the case here and not otherwise, gambling addicts will not present themselves in an environment that's not good because if they contact the deadly disease it may affect the entire family of the victim as we have seen in the news. Addicts will be more careful even though they're hard in gambling addiction, nobody will like to see his family quarantine nor himself, we can prevent this happening.

[goinmerry]

But the question is , is this the right time for gambling addicts to come out of addiction? The assumption I am making here is  that the gambling addicts are addicts on sports betting and not casino game addiction or poker .

Why this question is because although I wanna bet on sports ( which I have been doing every week since 8 years ) now I cannot .

There will be less activity for now on those gambling addicts to gamble especially sports bettors but it doesn't mean they have to get out from addiction because of the current situation. There are many ways to fulfill gambler's interest to gamble, a usual behavior from an addict.

Coming out to addiction is not an easy task to do. It's way better to limit the gambling activity slowly rather than stopping it fully.

For a time like this, taking a break should be considered. Gamblers can come back again once the situation got controlled.

[michellee]

I believe that all sports are being cancelled now!so there is no way we can find another sports to bet in?

Maybe lets go Dice?or roulette ?

I will now use my time looking for online games that will make my boredom’s reliefs and for sure this is a good use of time.

You can try to play dice games or roulette if you want. But I don't think that if someone plays on sports and gets excited with the games will get the same experience if he tries the other gambling games because the feeling will be different. They will try many gambling games until they can found one or two gambling games that can give them an exciting feeling. Once they find that games, they will stay to play the game, and maybe they will play for a long time.

[shoreno]

I believe that all sports are being cancelled now!so there is no way we can find another sports to bet in?

Maybe lets go Dice?or roulette ?

I will now use my time looking for online games that will make my boredom’s reliefs and for sure this is a good use of time.

You can try to play dice games or roulette if you want. But I don't think that if someone plays on sports and gets excited with the games will get the same experience if he tries the other gambling games because the feeling will be different. They will try many gambling games until they can found one or two gambling games that can give them an exciting feeling. Once they find that games, they will stay to play the game, and maybe they will play for a long time.

yes of course they arent . thier emotions still need to adjust but the long time they play dice and roullete they will soon feel the thrilll and excitement that entails with those games   and who says there are no available sports book ? not all games are cancelled but there are still some sports that can be continued  playing with   . in this way gamblers can still gambling  so this isnt the time yet for them to quit thier gambling addiction but willing gamblers wont let the addiction win  , they can always quit and stop no matter what time whether there is a virus or not  .

[xvids]

It could be a good time for those who wants to quit on sports betting but I don't think that it would end the addiction of other gamblers,
They are the only one who could stop it even if they couldn't bet rihht now for sure once the events starts again they would be back on betting.
Right now I think those who are ardicted would seek other form of gambling while they couldn't bet.

[crwth]

Hey there absy, I remember you hanging out in Bitvest. Do you still bet there?

Anyways, I think this is the great time to go out of your way and find a different one. If you think your gambling habits are harming your way of life, I think it's time to go in a change of phase. Probably get the opportunity of this time, home lockdown, to find another hobby and replace that harmful (if it's harming your life) habit.

Some people would just go in another gambling route, would you continue to?

[yazher]

This is easier said than done, but as you can see, people who are addicted to gambling can use this time to gather resources for their home needs instead of playing. The world is in danger of losing to this virus. people are losing their job and most of them are losing their money in this pandemic. The best thing we can do is, don't waste our money on something unuseful, instead, let's save it and buy necessary things for us to survive this darkness year of our life.

[MRKLYE]

As a former addicted gambler I can speculate that with people hunkering down due to the fear mongering associated with COVID-19 we may see an uptick in online gambling and whatnot.
People tend to gamble when they are bored, have financial stress or to scratch social itches.. So it is likely we will see an uptick of gambling.

With that being said, some people should not gamble due to being entirely compulsive about it, and gambling more than they can afford to lose.
While an alright form of entertainment (albeit a potentially expensive one) it shouldn't be viewed as anything more than that.

[ampere]

I will not really term it as a right time to come out of addiction, but i think its an opportunity to come out of addiction
There are ban placement on sporting activities and the chances to gamble are less, also staying indoor is certain this days.

Addicts should use the time to get closed to television games, and come off gambling addiction in due time.
If the heart is willing, the body is