Euro 2020 caused a spike in gambling issues

[KTChampions]

As we know gambling addictions and all kind of addictions went up during the pandemic as people tried to find a way to cope with the stress of being on their homes, however it seems that the return of live sports is causing problems to some gamblers that have been struggling with addiction as a charity organization revealed the event caused a spike of 28% on the helpline calls they received during that time, this is problematic as those that developed the habit during the pandemic were very limited on the number of events they could bet on, but as restrictions are lifted the options increased and they have no way to deal with this.

What do you think would be the best option to those that are experimenting these issues right now? Should they stop watching sports forever as this is the trigger that causes them to gamble without control or should another solution be possible?


https://news.sky.com/story/euro-2020-tournament-caused-spike-in-gambling-problems-says-charity-which-warns-of-return-of-live-sports-12387574

I think that the key point is a return to normal life (the one that was before the pandemic) - if this happens, then most people will easily get rid of those bad habits that they acquired during lockdowns. But judging by the fact that in many countries lockdowns are becoming more severe (for example, in Australia), these problems will be relevant for a long time.

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[AicecreaME]

You don't have to stop watching sports, there's nothing wrong with that. What you need to stop is making bets every time you watch sports, that's the only one mistake on them. Maybe since it's pandemic, they were just trying to spice things up in watching sports that's why they started sports betting. No matter how low the odd is, gambling is still gambling that'll make your money disappear in no time.

They need therapy of course. There's no way they can eliminate their own addiction on their own if they are just simply forgetting it for a day and if they get bored, they will continue betting again.

[Tumanggor]

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many who are not actually gamblers bet as long as their favorite team that they idolize competes. does this include gambling addiction, I don't think so
besides that betting on the favorite team is a form of support for the team we like even though some people think that betting is bad

I am not an active gambler, but when the football teams that I like is playing, I will definitely place a bet for them

[Peanutswar]

Many people today getting quarantine in their homes and some of them get might bored and they see gambling as an alternative to satisfy their self but this is not the most ideal thing there's money involved in gambling and unlike in real gambling you can just see the people playing hard to earn just watching gives you satisfaction but now you need to play an actual game or participate so you can enjoy the game.

Too much gambling addiction might need to take an action like a consultation with the doctor to prevent it as early as possible.

[Mahanton]

Many people today getting quarantine in their homes and some of them get might bored and they see gambling as an alternative to satisfy their self but this is not the most ideal thing there's money involved in gambling and unlike in real gambling you can just see the people playing hard to earn just watching gives you satisfaction but now you need to play an actual game or participate so you can enjoy the game.

Too much gambling addiction might need to take an action like a consultation with the doctor to prevent it as early as possible.

Most of gambling physical casinos had already opened their doors and we can say that people had already starting on going to those establishments or places where they can place up bets.
We cant really deny about such increase of spike of gambling issues or trend due to several factors not only on the interest of a particular event but also to the current condition
or situation that we are facing globally. It isnt really just right to focused on a single reason if there are some other factors that do affect spike in interest.

[dothebeats]

Well, this is to be expected considering that there are indeed a lot of gamblers during these types of events. Most of the time they stake huge money in order to participate and support their favorite teams. I have nothing against that, although I find it over the top to bet your life savings on your favorite team just to support them. But then again, people differ from each other, and some are just gutsy and feeling lucky while others are outright dumb and stupid for believing that they will win against the odds.

[geegaw]

We can not blame Euro 2020 or other events that caused a spike in gambling issues because gambling is by people and not by Euro 2020. If people decide to gamble for that events, they should know that gambling risks losing money and becoming addicted. Without realized about that, they will think that they are addicted because of one event.

People decide by themselves and that makes the gambling issues increase and many people addicted. People need to solve the addiction problem and find out how they can enjoy sports and bet without getting addicted.

Agreed, these top leagues bring glory to the clubs as well as enhance the value of the players, except for the development benefit, the fans are also excited to watch the excellent matches, gambling is mainly just a form of adding interest to watching the game but no one thinks that the psyche of many individuals is too unbridled, they show up and bet on most tournaments. The recent Euro tournament is also just one of a number of tournaments where addicts bet but coincidentally combined with the Covid situation, it causes the number of gambling to probably spike.

[Stalker22]

Many people today getting quarantine in their homes and some of them get might bored and they see gambling as an alternative to satisfy their self but this is not the most ideal thing there's money involved in gambling and unlike in real gambling you can just see the people playing hard to earn just watching gives you satisfaction but now you need to play an actual game or participate so you can enjoy the game.

Too much gambling addiction might need to take an action like a consultation with the doctor to prevent it as early as possible.

It is not so much that you are bored, it is that your mind is not on the right thing.

There will always be times when it is difficult to cope with what is happening, but not every hour is like that and the only way to get through these difficult times is to spend your free time doing things that you enjoy. Self help can be a life saver when you need to focus on something other than the situation you find yourself in. For instance, during my isolation, I have spent many hours reading. It helps to keep my mind busy and helps me to find a perspective about what is going on. Once you better understand what's going on, you become part of the solution, not the problem.

Another way to ensure you have the best life you can possibly have is to create a strong network of friends and family. It is often these people who support us at the toughest times. Gambling might be a way to pass the time, but spending your free time in a lonely bedroom is not the right way to spend it. It's important that you spend time with people who you can rely on at the worst times.

[Hypnosis00]

What do you think would be the best option to those that are experimenting these issues right now? Should they stop watching sports forever as this is the trigger that causes them to gamble without control or should another solution be possible?


https://news.sky.com/story/euro-2020-tournament-caused-spike-in-gambling-problems-says-charity-which-warns-of-return-of-live-sports-12387574

I'd never think watching sports games is unhealthy that we need to stop, but it was just the addiction we need to address because, in the first place, we can watch sports without placing a bet. But somehow it was going to happen that young adults or even kids know how to gamble already as they are exposed to that kind of activities that could lead to early gambling addiction.

No matter what they do as long as sports have been still published online, they will find a way. Even they don't watch them, as long as sports betting still exists, their addiction is hard to control unless if they are truly committed to stopping it.

[DoublerHunter]

What do you think would be the best option to those that are experimenting these issues right now? Should they stop watching sports forever as this is the trigger that causes them to gamble without control or should another solution be possible?


https://news.sky.com/story/euro-2020-tournament-caused-spike-in-gambling-problems-says-charity-which-warns-of-return-of-live-sports-12387574

I'd never think watching sports games is unhealthy that we need to stop, but it was just the addiction we need to address because, in the first place, we can watch sports without placing a bet. But somehow it was going to happen that young adults or even kids know how to gamble already as they are exposed to that kind of activities that could lead to early gambling addiction.

^ Ohh I never know this, but why it is very interesting to watch sports games even though you are not betting on it, it seems like you are very excited to know who will gonna win in every match and if you will successfully know, it bring satisfaction. But I don't believe this will bring addiction, it just depended on us not by watching them. I can even able to control myself if I want not to place a bet because I don't have enough funds to spend. Nevertheless, it could be this will happen to other people but it is not advisable to me to prohibit people not to watch because it causes and trigger addiction, you watch it because you wanted to have entertainment, that is all.

[Slow death]

Strange how many news channels try to take games of chance to a path where they are considered a show that should be freed from society, if we have 1 million gamblers worldwide and only 100 people addicted to gambling then we can stay calm, because we can make comparisons:

When a car company makes 100 cars and launches it on the market, in my opinion I think at least 20 or 40 cars will be involved in serious accidents where people will die.

the beer companies too when they launch beer on the market, no doubt they are creating more new addicts

by that I mean that it is a huge exaggeration that certain news channels dramatize about gambling

[coin-investor]

As we know gambling addictions and all kind of addictions went up during the pandemic as people tried to find a way to cope with the stress of being on their homes, however it seems that the return of live sports is causing problems to some gamblers that have been struggling with addiction as a charity organization revealed the event caused a spike of 28% on the helpline calls they received during that time, this is problematic as those that developed the habit during the pandemic were very limited on the number of events they could bet on, but as restrictions are lifted the options increased and they have no way to deal with this.

What do you think would be the best option to those that are experimenting these issues right now? Should they stop watching sports forever as this is the trigger that causes them to gamble without control or should another solution be possible?


https://news.sky.com/story/euro-2020-tournament-caused-spike-in-gambling-problems-says-charity-which-warns-of-return-of-live-sports-12387574

They are excited to go back to normal lives and they missed a lot of things and one of them is betting offline like betting on casinos and Euro 2020 not only these events many more events that are going to launch are going to attract bettors, they missed doing this after a long lockdown and we can't blame them, they just want to do again what they love doing in the pre-pandemic.

[goinmerry]

Many people today getting quarantine in their homes and some of them get might bored and they see gambling as an alternative to satisfy their self but this is not the most ideal thing there's money involved in gambling

Being bored is not the reason. With or without quarantine these people will still expose to gambling.

If a person really dedicated to change their gambling addiction, it should start with themselves. Watching sports should also not be the point we should look at why there are great numbers of people being addicted to gambling.

It's ok for me that people gamble even to the point they are losing much as long as they know what they are doing. I have known some people who loses much in gambling during the pandemic. They feel sad and regretful but know how to move on.

[boyptc]

No matter what they do as long as sports have been still published online, they will find a way. Even they don't watch them, as long as sports betting still exists, their addiction is hard to control unless if they are truly committed to stopping it.

Betting will remain to exist. Even if there are no longer sports, people will still find a way to gamble and to bet.

But we all knew it that sports have been there since ancient days and it won't be gone. The addiction from these gamblers, it's their own problem to solve if they cannot do it moderately.

[molsewid]

We can not blame Euro 2020 or other events that caused a spike in gambling issues because gambling is by people and not by Euro 2020. If people decide to gamble for that events, they should know that gambling risks losing money and becoming addicted. Without realized about that, they will think that they are addicted because of one event.

People decide by themselves and that makes the gambling issues increase and many people addicted. People need to solve the addiction problem and find out how they can enjoy sports and bet without getting addicted.

We can't directly blame Euro 2020 for the spike of calls in helpline that they received because at the end of the day its a personal choice of a gambler. It's a sole responsibility of a person to make a limitation in himself when it comes to his gambling activities. Though some may blame the gambling site or establishments but still the government allows those gambling businesses to legally operate. So lets just be responsible to ourselves to have a self limitation to avoid the possibility of gambling addiction.

[michellee]

No matter what they do as long as sports have been still published online, they will find a way. Even they don't watch them, as long as sports betting still exists, their addiction is hard to control unless if they are truly committed to stopping it.

Betting will remain to exist. Even if there are no longer sports, people will still find a way to gamble and to bet.

But we all knew it that sports have been there since ancient days and it won't be gone. The addiction from these gamblers, it's their own problem to solve if they cannot do it moderately.

It is human nature to search for a thing to bet and make money from that as humans can bet for a simple thing to attract more people to join with them. Once it becomes popular, they will create a competition event to attract a large audience and invited more players to play.

Even if that is just simple sports that do not have much attention from people, that can become popular once the gambler joins and bet on those sports.

[virasog]

As we know gambling addictions and all kind of addictions went up during the pandemic as people tried to find a way to cope with the stress of being on their homes, however it seems that the return of live sports is causing problems to some gamblers that have been struggling with addiction as a charity organization revealed the event caused a spike of 28% on the helpline calls they received during that time, this is problematic as those that developed the habit during the pandemic were very limited on the number of events they could bet on, but as restrictions are lifted the options increased and they have no way to deal with this.

What do you think would be the best option to those that are experimenting these issues right now? Should they stop watching sports forever as this is the trigger that causes them to gamble without control or should another solution be possible?


https://news.sky.com/story/euro-2020-tournament-caused-spike-in-gambling-problems-says-charity-which-warns-of-return-of-live-sports-12387574

Telling someone to stop watching sports is like telling someone to stop drinking beer who is running his own brewery. There is no way to stop watching sports. You will always be confronted with sports events in live or on the media in one way or another. There must be another root cause for the tendency to develop addictions. Also, I don't think the EURO is now responsible for the spike as if there was a causal relationship. Maybe that was just a weird coincidence? Why would this EURO be different from any other EURO? Someone who is prone to develop a gambling addiction doesn't need a European championship to do so...

Watching sports is a healthy activity and it also gives entertainment. However gambling is risky and gambling addiction is even more risker as you can lose all your wealth if you are addicted to gambling. So if anyone is addictive to sport betting, he should find other ways to stop gamble, but should not quit watching sports.
I don't like the opinion of people suggesting to stop watching sports altogether. Why not only focus on the problem which is gambling addiction.

[KTChampions]

Strange how many news channels try to take games of chance to a path where they are considered a show that should be freed from society, if we have 1 million gamblers worldwide and only 100 people addicted to gambling then we can stay calm, because we can make comparisons:

When a car company makes 100 cars and launches it on the market, in my opinion I think at least 20 or 40 cars will be involved in serious accidents where people will die.

the beer companies too when they launch beer on the market, no doubt they are creating more new addicts

by that I mean that it is a huge exaggeration that certain news channels dramatize about gambling

First of all, this is the work of news channels - they have long ago, instead of dry feed of news, present "sensations" which they themselves invent just to shock the readers. Secondly, now the situation is such that because of lockdowns, many people experience psychological difficulties, but it is forbidden to blame lockdowns for this, therefore news agencies are forced to come up with other reasons for which people are supposedly suffering.