Factors that contribute to form addictive gambling.

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Free alcoholic drinks, ease of withdrawal machines and ease of which to fund betting/gambling site wallets are serious contributory factors to addictive gambling.

A man was invited to the court for failure to meet up with his bills. He complained bitterly to the judge he was standing before, on how he was given free drinks at a live casino and it made him so loose to the point that he lost and emptied his wallet to place more bet of which he lost more. He made several withdrawals from his bank account, most of which he had saved up for something as important as paying the bill for which he was summoned and more.
He attributed his huge loss to the ease of which he could easily withdraw cash because of the presence and ease of accessibility of ATM and POS machines and the free alcoholic drinks served which made him drunk and so excited to the point he emptied all his savings on gambling.

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

This is a statement coming from an irresponsible man who is only looking for what to apportion blame to, because to be frankly speaking, I'm sure had it been access to ATM or POS wasn't available, this is the kind of person who can gamble on credit, while pledging to pay the next day. Because free alcoholic drinks, ease of withdrawal/funding are strategies by which betting/gambling site uses to increase its capital, of which is left for the gambler to be wise enough to only use amount he/she can afford to lose.

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[Pandu Geddon]

someone once said, never get drunk while gambling in the casino. and always carry the cash that you have prepared to play. and also leave your ATM and online finance at home. we never know what will happen when we are in the casino. especially if we are drunk, there are always many ways for them to persuade us to spend more money at the casino.
it's hard not to drink alcohol at the casino, it's like a necessity that is offered at the casino. but keeping sober will be very important. More importantly, never go to a casino yourself.

[Queentoshi]

A man was invited to the court for failure to meet up with his bills. He complained bitterly to the judge he was standing before on how he was given free drinks at a live casino, and it made him so loose to the point that he lost and emptied his wallet to place more bet of which he lost more. He made several withdrawals from his bank account, most of which he had saved up for something as important as paying the bill for which he was summoned and more.

He was offered free drinks and he kept accepting them knowing how loose alcohol can make him feel. Why is he blaming the casino, he is not the only person that the casino was offering free drinks to. He could not meet up with his bills because he is not financially disciplined enough to know that you should not gamble with money that you have set aside to settle important bills no matter the situation.

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

Anything that will make you spend a longer than usual time in a casino has the ability to make you gamble more which can lead to addictive gambling.

[masulum]

Well, I my self getting addicted with slots because of my first "Max-Win", i never play slots before, but since last year starting from try a game, and get max-win, and from here i getting play more and more. But, in total I lose a lot, because I can't control myself from playing. And now, time for me to play wisely, or even getting away from slots, because I getting more addicted in slots than playing dice 

[capedbaldy]

Well, I my self getting addicted with slots because of my first "Max-Win", i never play slots before, but since last year starting from try a game, and get max-win, and from here i getting play more and more. But, in total I lose a lot, because I can't control myself from playing. And now, time for me to play wisely, or even getting away from slots, because I getting more addicted in slots than playing dice 

You have to be careful for max win game mode because if winning makes you addicted to gambling to get another win, so you will lose more than the previous max win and it's better to use half of the winning funds to gamble gradually to enjoy gambling only for entertainment, You have to be wise in managing your finances even though the funds came from previous gambling wins and you don't need to spend all of that on gambling.

[Cryptomultiplier]

Free alcoholic drinks, ease of withdrawal machines and ease of which to fund betting/gambling site wallets are serious contributory factors to addictive gambling.

Do you mind sharing the link to the original story, so that we can follow up on the detail of the case and also have first hand information on the case?

The part I doubted so much in the whole story is the part where the man said he was offered free alcohol  which made him bet excessively, the fact is the man have alot of issues to solve not only gambking addictions that is his problem.
He should be taken for mental assessment to know the state of his mental health, because just free beer should be able to push a nirmal man into emptying his accounts. Because no matter how much alcohol a man hard he will know when he reached the finish line and have exceeded his budget in a physical casinos since most of the bets are placed with cash.

I would have added a link so everyone would get to watch the video and corroborate the mans story, but only if I had remembered to save it up from Instagram. I actually saw the video on Instagram but didn't take note to copy the link. I do apologize for that omission and would share the link once I can get a hold of the video.

[rhomelmabini]

In comparison to live casinos, online casinos do not offer free drinks, but if one were to bet from the comfort of his/her zone, and had a fridge or cooler of chilled alcoholic drinks, it shouldn't be a yardstick to get drunk to the point of funding ones betting wallet all just to gamble at that instance of excitement. Also, if one can't get to control the amount of his/her alcoholic intake I don't think such a one can control the excitement that comes from gambling and shouldn't bet, make withdrawals or fund gambling wallets, while drunk.

Yeah that could be one factor if you're on that comfortable zone, but that doesn't mean you're not aware of things like your savings being touched. You could be sober but you should left untouched those money that are important for future use, it should be safe. The thing with crypto is if the same scenario happens like you have drinks on the fridge, and you're unaware of things you could also end up emptying your digital wallets considering how easy it is to transact online.

[madnessteat]

In my opinion, the sound of falling coins during winning plays a very important role not only in land-based casinos, but also in online casinos. This sound together with the release of endorphin acts as a bell in Pavlov's experiment with dogs and it seems to me that this is very strongly attracts gamblers to slots.

As soon as this sound is heard in the gambling hall, everyone stops and looks for the lucky gambler with their eyes. I think personally I can never forget that sound.

[Cling18]

In comparison to live casinos, online casinos do not offer free drinks, but if one were to bet from the comfort of his/her zone, and had a fridge or cooler of chilled alcoholic drinks, it shouldn't be a yardstick to get drunk to the point of funding ones betting wallet all just to gamble at that instance of excitement. Also, if one can't get to control the amount of his/her alcoholic intake I don't think such a one can control the excitement that comes from gambling and shouldn't bet, make withdrawals or fund gambling wallets, while drunk.

Yeah that could be one factor if you're in that comfortable zone, but that doesn't mean you're not aware of things like your savings being touched. You could be sober but you should leave untouched that money that is important for future use, it should be safe. The thing with crypto is if the same scenario happens like you have drinks on the fridge, and you're unaware of things you could also end up emptying your digital wallets considering how easy it is to transact online.

The person in the story shouldn't blame the casino for offering free drinks that made him drunk because he has a choice to refuse accepting it. It was he who has been irresponsible and wasn't able to control himself from too much gambling. He has the freedom of will but he chose to get drunk and bet all his money. Physical or online casinos could always tempt us to bet but we have the control to manage and deal with all those temptations wisely.

[pixie85]

Real casinos are inviting with their looks, dimmed lights, the atmosphere, sounds of coins and chips, they want you to stay as long as possible and feel comfortable. They'll give you free drinks, even send women your way to watch your game, be cheerful and keep you in good mood. It all depends on how much you're spending.

Online casinos make money by offering easy access 24/7. Everything is fast, anonymous, can be done without exchanging a word with anyone. You register and play. This is really important in many Asian countries where people are more into technology and less into human interactions.

Well, I my self getting addicted with slots because of my first "Max-Win", i never play slots before, but since last year starting from try a game, and get max-win, and from here i getting play more and more. But, in total I lose a lot, because I can't control myself from playing. And now, time for me to play wisely, or even getting away from slots, because I getting more addicted in slots than playing dice 

That's why they make big wins, jackpots so visible in real casinos. They want you to feel like a king and for everybody to notice you.

They know you'll be looking for this feeling and it will will bring you back to them.

[Piesel]

I guess the main question that makes you increase your gambling addiction is the rush of winning. Winnings give an incredible sensation and on e a gambler tastes it he either learns to control it or it will destroy him.

That is true but what keeps me surprised is that an addict will play, lost, play again and lost more than winning to the point they noticed it is getting to the point of their life to be frustrated and depressed, but they keep on gambling if they see money to gamble with. They have a sense of profit but what is done for a long time and bringing loss instead ify profit should be avoided.

The thing in addiction is that gets to a stage of uncontrollable betting, that is even though the gambler is losing massively there can't control the urge to make more bets.

There can even go as far as borrowing money to make a bet or even selling off personal belonging just to fund their gambling desire.

[Zilon]

In comparison to live casinos, online casinos do not offer free drinks, but if one were to bet from the comfort of his/her zone, and had a fridge or cooler of chilled alcoholic drinks, it shouldn't be a yardstick to get drunk to the point of funding ones betting wallet all just to gamble at that instance of excitement. Also, if one can't get to control the amount of his/her alcoholic intake I don't think such a one can control the excitement that comes from gambling and shouldn't bet, make withdrawals or fund gambling wallets, while drunk.

I think gamblers are more guided when they play online as regards drinking, except for addicted alcoholic consumers. A non-alcoholic addict might get out of control has regards how they fund and play on online casinos because of the comfort they get and the ease in which they can deposit funds into their wallets without necessarily dealing with anyone physically.

Not everyone understands that gambling is a fun and leisure activity so many sees it as an occupation and many sees it has a side hustle so funding and refunding to making multiple bet in quest to make good money and reclaim lost bets becomes a norm for this set of persons. This mind set has produced more addicts in the gambling sector. I still have these feelings, gamblers who gradually get addicted gambling in online casinos also get to become drug and alcoholic addicts every starting slowly until it explode all this to keep their mind stable while they keep funding their bet wallets.

[uneng]

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

Lack of emotional control is the initial cause of the addiction. Free drinks, free meals, greed, need for money, casino's atmosphere, advertisements, advices from others are just triggers which will only have a negative impact on the life of an individual if he has already a predisposition to addictive behavior. That is, if he has difficult to control his impulses and desires. Of course these people can't drink or use any other kinds of drugs, in order to decrease the chances of behaving improperly and bringing moral and financial negative consequences to themselves later.

When a person discovers he suffers from this problem, it's his duty to persue self knowledge, so he can identify what triggers the undesirable behavior in himself, avoiding it at all costs from that moment on.

[Bananington]

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

A casino with very Beautiful ladies as staffs or where beautiful women come to meet chill or meet men who can spend on them will definitely be of interest to men and they will spend more time in these casino's gambling than they would spend in other casinos. I personally will pick and spend more time in a casino with beautiful women than a casino with just unattractive faces. This can be a weird reason, but it can contribute to form addictive gambling.

[Gozie51]

He attributed his huge loss to the ease of which he could easily withdraw cash because of the presence and ease of accessibility of ATM and POS machines and the free alcoholic drinks served which made him drunk and so excited to the point he emptied all his savings on gambling.
In comparison to live casinos, online casinos do not offer free drinks, but if one were to bet from the comfort of his/her zone, and had a fridge or cooler of chilled alcoholic drinks, it shouldn't be a yardstick to get drunk to the point of funding ones betting wallet all just to gamble at that instance of excitement. Also, if one can't get to control the amount of his/her alcoholic intake I don't think such a one can control the excitement that comes from gambling and shouldn't bet, make withdrawals or fund gambling wallets, while drunk.

This whole scene is funny and making me to laugh. I understand vividly what picture it is and this is particular of live casino and not online casino. They are probably doing a giveaway to customers who have patronised them in the last year but this is not an excuse to be drug and not be able to control oneself. The bettor will have no excuse not to pay up his debt because he took advantage of free drink to go into stupor.

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

Whatever will get an individual to act beyond there control can get him or her into addictive state. So drugs is a key factor to this effect.

[madnessteat]

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

A casino with very Beautiful ladies as staffs or where beautiful women come to meet chill or meet men who can spend on them will definitely be of interest to men and they will spend more time in these casino's gambling than they would spend in other casinos. I personally will pick and spend more time in a casino with beautiful women than a casino with just unattractive faces. This can be a weird reason, but it can contribute to form addictive gambling.

I absolutely agree with you. Beautiful women have long been part of a successful marketing strategy, not only in casinos, but also in other venues and events. Statistically, male audiences are more likely to visit casinos and betting shops, so yes, beautiful women can not only attract but also retain male customers.

Personally, I would love to spend time with friends in a casino where the staff is mostly composed of beautiful girls, because it's very difficult to resist natural instincts.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Free alcoholic drinks, ease of withdrawal machines and ease of which to fund betting/gambling site wallets are serious contributory factors to addictive gambling.

A man was invited to the court for failure to meet up with his bills. He complained bitterly to the judge he was standing before, on how he was given free drinks at a live casino and it made him so loose to the point that he lost and emptied his wallet to place more bet of which he lost more. He made several withdrawals from his bank account, most of which he had saved up for something as important as paying the bill for which he was summoned and more.

I personally do not see all that the man complained about as a genuine excuse as to why he gambled too much to the extent he couldn't meet up with his bills,
If this is a real story, i am sorry to used this word but he was plain stupid to even give this reasons as why he could not meet his bills, Many people already complain everyday of how difficult the government have made it for them to access their money, and here is some one saying that the ease of withdrawal is the reason he gambled too much.

Maybe i put some exceptions on the free drink part of his excuse, since i believe that some people do have this habit of misbehaving after getting drunk, some land based casinos do offer their customers free alcoholics not in a bid to get them drunk but as a way of keeping them refreshed while gambling, but the problem is that most of this gamblers after they've finished that drink that the casinos offered, would always want more, they spend their money to buy more drinks, this is how they get drunk, but its unfortunate that at the end, casinos are blamed.

I think the major factors that lead or contribute to addictive gambling is -
1. Lack of self control
2. Greed
3. chasing after loses
4. Joblessness
5. Lack of self awareness
6. Eager and abnormal want to get rich quickly/overnight.
I can go on and on...

[madnessteat]

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About the free booze, I totally agree with you. If a person can't control himself after drinking a few beers or any other alcoholic beverage, then he'd better stay away from alcohol.

Gambling for money implies a clear mind and somehow alcoholic intoxication doesn't go well with that. This guy in the story had it coming - he got drunk and lost his money. No one dragged him into a casino by the hand and forced him to drink alcohol. 

[acroman08]

Casinos are setup as mazes to try and keep you in them. They also have women dressed scantily clad and a lack of clocks. These things all contribute to people spending more time in casinos than they might have otherwise.

this reminds me again of a documentary I watched years ago on how supermarkets, convenience stores, etc...(I am sure this technique can be done in casinos too) use our subconscious against us by placing certain items in certain areas that would make us stay longer in their stores without us even noticing.

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

using it as an escape or a coping mechanism from all the problems and stressed people experience. I've read an article about it before. Just like how there are people who use alcohol/drugs as a coping mechanism to their problems, there are also people who use gambling as a coping mechanism.

[TimeTeller]

Casinos are setup as mazes to try and keep you in them. They also have women dressed scantily clad and a lack of clocks. These things all contribute to people spending more time in casinos than they might have otherwise.

this reminds me again of a documentary I watched years ago on how supermarkets, convenience stores, etc...(I am sure this technique can be done in casinos too) use our subconscious against us by placing certain items in certain areas that would make us stay longer in their stores without us even noticing.

What other factors do you know contribute to form addictive gambling?

using it as an escape or a coping mechanism from all the problems and stressed people experience. I've read an article about it before. Just like how there are people who use alcohol/drugs as a coping mechanism to their problems, there are also people who use gambling as a coping mechanism.

That's what you called marketing techniques. Not only casinos but every business such as supermarkets, malls.
They know how to keep your interest without you knowing that you are already hook in their marketing propaganda.
That is true what you said, most people who got addicted into something is like their coping mechanism to escape from their reality.
It is now on the person himself how he wants to live his life but usually he needs understanding from the people around him especially his family.