The Rise of Mobile Gambling Is Leaving People Ruined and Unable to Quit

[Doell]

Destroying a mobile or not having internet access, will make the gambler even more crazy, if he finds someone else's mobile phone on a relative, he will definitely use it. The case above is same as the case of my friend, unfortunately until now he is sickly if he doesn't gambling. The solution for this is appeals from within the family and people around, if he is locked up in a outlying place I doubt he will live, need a long time to recover ! But it depends on how severe the addiction.

But I think that is a good place to start, withdrawal, without any phone besides you because it's the thing that tick your addiction. And again, it's the mindset of the individual, if he wanted to stop his addiction then the person will distant himself to any phone around him. I think it's not just the addiction that needs to be tackle here, but the easy access of any casino's and gambling around with just a touch of your mobile phones.

I agree with the post aioc and traderethereum before my this post above at pages 3, the health department related to this problem such as psychologists or other doctors also does not recommend staying away from mobile phones. This is not dangerous at all, but is dangerous on mindset of addict's, so at the very exactly point of post traderethereum, an addicted person will be very "difficult to leave" that's right. Addicts have to fight back with it and the solution to this is family and care.
Indeed undeniable about the easy access to gambling, because we live in a very new world, the grow of the era is increasingly sophisticated, but we must control is our mindset from feel carnality.
btw it's not me who's addicted, but it is my friend.

[goldkingcoiner]

Mobile gambling is really too convenient. I agree on that part. The easy accessibility is a problem because it really paves the road to a quick addiction. Its not really the same thing as physical gambling or even gambling on your desktop computer / laptop because its a completely different experience, so there is no point in comparing the different kinds of gambling.

This is obviously a new type of gambling addiction and probably needs a lot of new kinds of regulation laws to keep kids and endangered individuals like already known gambling addicts away from it.

Since its still in its early stages as any new tech, we will see a "wild west" and during that period a lot of people are going to suffer damage from it. Maybe the best thing to do right now is find a way to minimize the fallout?

I would maybe say that special licenses should be required and should only be given to online gambling businesses that have already proven to be responsible.

[qwertyup23]

It is obvious that with these technological advancements also come some negativities for a lot of people, great example outlined here are gamblers who cannot control their gambling urges. Usually self-exclusion solves this problem. But there are still cases wherein people can access other gambling platforms due to a weak self-exclusion system. By this time, it would be best if the gambler would seek advice from a psychologist regarding their condition. Intervention really is the key and perhaps the last resort for addicted gamblers if they keep on finding ways to gamble even though they want to stop.

Given that the pandemic boosted at least almost all mobile outlets, this is a natural occurrence that mobile games have encountered. With this in mind, mobile gambling has become some sort of an addiction that everyone is potentially addicted to. Unfortunately, mobile gambling is more prone to addiction due to its convenience and availability, compared to physical casinos.

In all honesty, the barriers that one can encounter in playing mobile gambling games is nothing. In fact, some streamers even advertise the use of such which attracts the younger generation into this addiction.

[masulum]

Have you ever tried it? Lol

Yes, I tried it. Games that are said to be not for gambling, but games are similar to "Funky Games" in online gambling. and uninstalled it after few days using it. 

That's terrible parenting as well, parents shouldn't let their child install any apps that they don't actually know or they never tried first. Or just don't let the child use any phones without approval and without their surveillance.

It's a shame for the children of this generation, so what will happen if they continue to play. and it's true what you said will definitely be addicted to gambling from an early age, here needs extra supervision from parents with what they install applications, but I do not deny that children are now smarter than their parents who did not have internet, even if there is only for the upper middle class,

You guys may need to know, most children here starting from elementary school already have their own cellphones. Their parents let whatever they play as long as their child is not out of the house. Most parents do not pay attention to the games being played and for some parents, they aren't asking what the kind of the game, so they are out of control and do not understand if the game is similar with gambling.

[ralle14]

What can be done for these types of addicts?

These addicts need to step up and help themselves, they have to take the initiative since we know that casinos and other organizations are willing to help as long as they are willing to approach them. I think what you mentioned is a good example, providing different solutions is one of the best way to handle their addiction since no matter how much help we provide it still depends on their awareness and how determined they are to help themselves.

[coolcoinz]

Please show me the difference between a gambler who sits in a casino all day, a gambler who plays on his computer all day and a gambler who plays on his phone all day. The action is the same, the time spent is the same, money wagered is the same.

One major difference is the time spent to gamble. Those who play at the comfort of their home can use the travel time going to a physical casino. Jason described this "travel time" as a non-gambling activity. I guess he could use that added playing time to spin a hundred or more on slots and bet more money.

That would be true only if a gambler had such a large amount of money that they could play all day. Most of us do not.
Does it really matter if you gamble for 6 hours and make hundreds of rolls or spins, or you gamble for 12 hours because you're at home and can keep going? In my case when I have money and decide to play everything is over in 1 hour. I either win or lose in that short time. You can technically gamble all day if you keep a few cents each time, but who does that?

Yes you're right but when you go to a land based casino you meet other people, who are real, so you can't hide your addiction, they see you and you are aware of it. But on a computer or a mobile phone nobody sees your addiction, even his wife and his kids in the testimony of the article didn't realize how addict he was becoming. Then you are not ashamed in front of anyone for having those compulsive habits, if you hide it.

Really? Would you be ashamed surrounded by people who do the same thing? Like a person who is naked isn't ashamed when they're at a nudist beach and other people are naked as well.

[lionheart78]

Destroying a mobile or not having internet access, will make the gambler even more crazy, if he finds someone else's mobile phone on a relative, he will definitely use it. The case above is same as the case of my friend, unfortunately until now he is sickly if he doesn't gambling. The solution for this is appeals from within the family and people around, if he is locked up in a outlying place I doubt he will live, need a long time to recover ! But it depends on how severe the addiction.

I agree, the thing with gambling addiction is that when the activity is suddenly stopped, the urge to gamble becomes greater so destroying the mobile phone of a person addicted to mobile gambling will have a negative outcome.  Some may think it will work but gambling addiction isn't just an ordinary wanting to gamble but it is an uncontrolled urge so the gambling addict may look for an alternative way to gamble by using his relative's phone or spending money to buy another phone to gamble again.  Unless the addicted person is treated in the right process, I do not think there is any other way in controlling that addicted person's urge to gamble.  It is said that consulting gambling addiction experts is the best way to treat a person with gambling addiction.

[abel1337]

We know that mobile gaming is now very popular because on how convenient it is plus the supported number of games that are available only on desktop is now transitioning into a mobile games. Casino won't let the opportunity pass so casino's are now playable on most smartphones. If you are a gambling addict and you are on a vacation, Mobile gambling is the way knowing that an addict that have an itch to gamble will find ways just to play and gambling on a smartphone is the most convenient and easiest way. There are problematic in their own way. Those who realize how bad their addiction can affect them should help themselves in trying to reduce their activities, They can still be stopped by doing counter measures like quitting on playing on smart phones and just stick with PC. This way, It can help them reduce their gambling activity and can possibly make them realize what can they do when they aren't doing gambling and eventually stop.

[ShowOff]

You guys may need to know, most children here starting from elementary school already have their own cellphones. Their parents let whatever they play as long as their child is not out of the house. Most parents do not pay attention to the games being played and for some parents, they aren't asking what the kind of the game, so they are out of control and do not understand if the game is similar with gambling.

Here parental control needs to be considered, especially if they understand enough how to set preferences for games that their children can download and play on their cellphones. Every parent can prevent it by setting and activating the parental control feature on their child's phone especially in playstore, at least that action can help.

But the problem is that not all parents care and are able to understand the technology. Even I can still find parents who don't use android while their kids always use it.

[Fredomago]

What can be done for these types of addicts?

These addicts need to step up and help themselves, they have to take the initiative since we know that casinos and other organizations are willing to help as long as they are willing to approach them. I think what you mentioned is a good example, providing different solutions is one of the best way to handle their addiction since no matter how much help we provide it still depends on their awareness and how determined they are to help themselves.

Self-will is the best solution to these types of addiction, though it's a really tough battle inside you as you already have a polluted mindset due to heavy gambling, and the arguments are valid since mobile gambling can be done in the best comfort. You can easily navigate your favorite gambling sites and play your favorite gambling games / sports bet without any problem. As long as you have good access to the internet, everything can go smoothly.

Your own decision to counter and solve this problem can be handled and help if you have your will to acknowledge your problem and to accept everything that will help you to move or quit away from gambling.

[milewilda]

What can be done for these types of addicts?

These addicts need to step up and help themselves, they have to take the initiative since we know that casinos and other organizations are willing to help as long as they are willing to approach them. I think what you mentioned is a good example, providing different solutions is one of the best way to handle their addiction since no matter how much help we provide it still depends on their awareness and how determined they are to help themselves.

Self-will is the best solution to these types of addiction, though it's a really tough battle inside you as you already have a polluted mindset due to heavy gambling, and the arguments are valid since mobile gambling can be done in the best comfort. You can easily navigate your favorite gambling sites and play your favorite gambling games / sports bet without any problem. As long as you have good access to the internet, everything can go smoothly.

Your own decision to counter and solve this problem can be handled and help if you have your will to acknowledge your problem and to accept everything that will help you to move or quit away from gambling.

Every decisions made in life would really be based up on self-will.We do know on whats good and bad.Honestly it isnt really that bad to gamble or making yourself involved with it because it would always falls down on how you would really make up decisions not only limited to gambling but in all things that you would be encountering.We arent that dumb on not to know on what are the consequences
if ever we do things excess in life.Despite on having fast access of mobile gambling on our phone then it wont really be automatically means that we could really be addicted and wont able to control.
You wouldnt be ruined or making your life to be a mess if you are really just sensible in regarding with your actions.

[Issa56]

It's a joke if you ask me.

Please show me the difference between a gambler who sits in a casino all day, a gambler who plays on his computer all day and a gambler who plays on his phone all day. The action is the same, the time spent is the same, money wagered is the same.

I think their is difference, gambler can stay in a casino house all day but can't stay in casino house all night, because they will definitely close, you can gamble on your phone all day and all night, you can be at your work place and gamble at your convenience, you don't have to go to casino house before you can gamble. Maybe if you are having a job, you won't always be free to visit casino house always, but even when you are at your work place you can easily gamble just with your mobile phone and internet connection. I think it's more difficult for addicted gambler to stop gambling because of gambling mobile apps. You can gambe whenever you like, you can be in your house and gamble, you can be pressing your phone and come across the app then you will decide to gamble, if their is no mobile gambling, you will have to visit a casino house before you gamble which sometimes you will be lazy and you won't want to go.

[dothebeats]

You guys may need to know, most children here starting from elementary school already have their own cellphones. Their parents let whatever they play as long as their child is not out of the house. Most parents do not pay attention to the games being played and for some parents, they aren't asking what the kind of the game, so they are out of control and do not understand if the game is similar with gambling.

Here parental control needs to be considered, especially if they understand enough how to set preferences for games that their children can download and play on their cellphones. Every parent can prevent it by setting and activating the parental control feature on their child's phone especially in playstore, at least that action can help.

This actually prevents a lot of bad things from happening on the kid's device like unwanted purchases, downloading apps that are not appropriate for the kid, etc. If only parents are keen on helping their kid develop into a responsible individual then we would not have a lot of problem with them in the future. Nowadays, it's just saddening that the younger generation is so caught up in everything that is fake in social media that they thought these influencers should be their role model.

But the problem is that not all parents care and are able to understand the technology. Even I can still find parents who don't use android while their kids always use it.

They just give it and do not care until the kid does something that they do not want. That's what parents are in this generation and it's really worrying.

[Finestream]

It is obvious that with these technological advancements also come some negativities for a lot of people, great example outlined here are gamblers who cannot control their gambling urges. Usually self-exclusion solves this problem. But there are still cases wherein people can access other gambling platforms due to a weak self-exclusion system. By this time, it would be best if the gambler would seek advice from a psychologist regarding their condition. Intervention really is the key and perhaps the last resort for addicted gamblers if they keep on finding ways to gamble even though they want to stop.

Mobile gambling has made so easy these days that even young ones have become gambling addicts at their very young age. As long as smartphone and fast internet connection is visible, I guess mobile gambling will always be unstoppable. However, if you think you find it hard to control anymore, then seek for medical assistance because that’s the only way to treat your addiction aside from choosing the environment that will not trigger your addiction anymore.

[blockman]

Mobile gambling has made so easy these days that even young ones have become gambling addicts at their very young age. As long as smartphone and fast internet connection is visible, I guess mobile gambling will always be unstoppable.

And another problem is that there won't be any confirmation of age only through KYC but still can pass on that by underage gamblers. It is really easy for anyone to have their way on casinos because of it.
Everyone has smartphones nowadays and with some clicks away, they're ready to deposit and do it as easy as it is.

However, if you think you find it hard to control anymore, then seek for medical assistance because that’s the only way to treat your addiction aside from choosing the environment that will not trigger your addiction anymore.

One who is in denial won't do this.

[Mahanton]

It is obvious that with these technological advancements also come some negativities for a lot of people, great example outlined here are gamblers who cannot control their gambling urges. Usually self-exclusion solves this problem. But there are still cases wherein people can access other gambling platforms due to a weak self-exclusion system. By this time, it would be best if the gambler would seek advice from a psychologist regarding their condition. Intervention really is the key and perhaps the last resort for addicted gamblers if they keep on finding ways to gamble even though they want to stop.

Mobile gambling has made so easy these days that even young ones have become gambling addicts at their very young age. As long as smartphone and fast internet connection is visible, I guess mobile gambling will always be unstoppable. However, if you think you find it hard to control anymore, then seek for medical assistance because that’s the only way to treat your addiction aside from choosing the environment that will not trigger your addiction anymore.

Not only just for gambling but also in other things as well which you could really able to access it out on very convenient and easy way thats the beauty of our technology today but it does really have its cons
which it would be understandable that dealing with it on negative manner or excess would really be giving out that kind of impact or results if you arent really that mindful about its consequences.
We know that accessibility nowadays due to technology is really simple as pie and its up to you whether you would really be that engaging that much or would really be having in control manner.
You wouldnt really able to quit gambling addiction if you do always have the access of it on your mobile.

[BitcoinPanther]

What can be done for these types of addicts?

These addicts need to step up and help themselves, they have to take the initiative since we know that casinos and other organizations are willing to help as long as they are willing to approach them. I think what you mentioned is a good example, providing different solutions is one of the best way to handle their addiction since no matter how much help we provide it still depends on their awareness and how determined they are to help themselves.

Self-will is the best solution to these types of addiction, though it's a really tough battle inside you as you already have a polluted mindset due to heavy gambling, and the arguments are valid since mobile gambling can be done in the best comfort. You can easily navigate your favorite gambling sites and play your favorite gambling games / sports bet without any problem. As long as you have good access to the internet, everything can go smoothly.

Your own decision to counter and solve this problem can be handled and help if you have your will to acknowledge your problem and to accept everything that will help you to move or quit away from gambling.

Pretty much I agree, as stated on an article the compulsive gambling has three phases, If the person is enable to identify this, then he can have it solve by himself.  Sadly many of us doesn't know these three stage of compulsive gambling so most of us don't know how to avoid it ourselves.

According to the article[1] the three phases of progressive gambling problem are

1st phase = winning

2nd phase = losing

3rd phase =  desperation

If we are able to evaluate ourselves and determine about this phases of  progressive compulsive gambling, we might effectively implement a self-will to end all the gambling addiction.  Of course we need to admit that we are under the phases of being a compulsive gambling, else we can never administer our self-will to stop our gambling addiction.  This method is effective even with the tempation in hand (mobile gambling access)


[1] https://www.dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/physical-health-well-being/diseases/addiction/general-addiction/taking-a-look-at-the-three-phases-of-compulsive-gambling-201643/

[rhomelmabini]

Those who realize how bad their addiction can affect them should help themselves in trying to reduce their activities, They can still be stopped by doing counter measures like quitting on playing on smart phones and just stick with PC. This way, It can help them reduce their gambling activity and can possibly make them realize what can they do when they aren't doing gambling and eventually stop.

I don't think they're conscious over themselves or even know that they are addicted, as far as I've seen some addicts they're more likely unconscious to know those facts. The external factors such as your partner, friends and family are a huge deal for them to be stopped, most of the times this is the case for them to know that they are addicted and they need rehabilitation.

[TheGreatPython]

In an era that is increasingly made easier by the existence of electronic devices and social media, of course, many new technologies have emerged, including online gambling that can be played using a smartphone, laptop or PC with very easy internet access. Because it can be played anywhere and is also very relaxing.
and in my opinion, those who play it because some have a gambling mentality, and some are addicted at first, some don't know what to do but over time they like it.
It's hard to avoid because our lives are not far from our cell phones and as long as there are apps or online gambling sites they will continue to play them, unless they realize that by deleting everything or improving their game, they are more disciplined and able to control themselves and also use cold money . I think it will avoid addiction and aim to play just for fun.

It is relaxing if you wish to feel like that and you are not expecting any other thing but if to relax isn't your priority then your wish is your command because the moment you start wagering you will feel nervous and angry if the results are negative or not really on your target/range.

All of those who play gambling has a gambling mentality because if not and they only want to relax, they can take a rest instead, watch a movie or listen to music. And if all what they want to is earn then they can do it by working or selling (business). If you want to avoid mobile gambling, it's possible. You can just cut your internet and use basic phones with keypad.

[dezoel]

I beg to differ. The rise of mobile gambling isn't leaving people ruined and unable to quit, it is a lack of discipline. A lack of self-control that's leaving people ruined. Did you realize that there are just as many mobile apps to prevent or ban access to gambling websites as there are mobile apps themselves? Think about it. And even more to prevent addiction (although I doubt they are successful).

Those huge number of mobile apps which helps prevent gambling only shows that gambling is now rampant these days and that is also due to lack of self discipline by the people. Me either I doubt they are successful because there will always be a way to bypass them for a seriously addicted gambler. At one point they can decide to stop but later on they will have the urge to gamble again.

It is truly hard to quit once you are heavily attached already on one thing but a strong will power can help you fix that. You just need to think about other things and think also about the worst thing which it will cause to you in the long run if you won't stop it.