The madness of gambling addicts.

[klidex]

but for those who are already addicted to gambling, this life saving phrase is very hard to implement. if not address early, the person will indeed be on the brink of self-destruction as well as destroying his family. because whatever his decisions will be, his immediate family is more then likely affected.
so if you think you are the one who is heading to addiction, pause for a while and contemplate on what you really want in life.

for me one of the most interesting things to think about is the "why?"

why some people end up in a situation like spending all the money they have (and sometimes even they don't have, going in debt) on gambling?
why some people get to this situation and are able to get back stronger and other no?

faith? culture? genetics? good choice bad choice?

really like these misteries.

human behavior is very random, some people have control when gambling, some other people are very addicted to gambling and some others really don't like gambling, there is no definite formula in this and the way to handle it is very different.
but the thing to remember is, not many people are desperate to be in debt or commit crimes such as robbing or stealing just to be able to gamble, those who do this are definitely those who are very desperate and can't control their desire to gamble (it makes no difference with animals)

Sounds a little harsh but it's true what you say because gambling addicts will not think about any risks. All they think about is being able to indulge their addiction to keep gambling.
There are so many cases of breaking the law when the gambler tries to make money for gambling by acting mean to other people like you said.
This terrible incident should be a lesson for gamblers who have not become addicts to reduce their gambling so they don't become gambling addicts but they don't think about this problem.

[knowngunman]

I agree with your opinion and all of that, if it is based on really big intentions and determination then I am sure that even a crazy gambling addict can stop and recover from his addiction.
But the problem is there is this intention because it is difficult to have the intention and persistence to be able to stop and most gambling addicts really want to recover but when they try it they are tempted again to play games or bets that they have previously loved.

Saying how to stop gambling is easier than we imagine and of course to be able to get through all the challenges to stop is very difficult.

In my opinion, I think being gambler addict is a choice likewise abstaining from it is a choice. To me, I believe majority of the gamblers have no intention of quitting despite the pressure from friends and families. There's no manual for quitting gambling but at least there are known practices that's working for many people in controlling their gambling addiction. Some of these practices involved keeping yourself busy in the midst of people who not into gambling, minimize your access to betting platforms and of course reduce holding of funds.

Being a gambling addict is normal but gambling without sense is abnormal because from the original post, no sensible person will indulge in such a barbaric act like the said old man did. I felt for the little child and the mother.

[DaNNy001]

I agree with your opinion and all of that, if it is based on really big intentions and determination then I am sure that even a crazy gambling addict can stop and recover from his addiction.
But the problem is there is this intention because it is difficult to have the intention and persistence to be able to stop and most gambling addicts really want to recover but when they try it they are tempted again to play games or bets that they have previously loved.

Saying how to stop gambling is easier than we imagine and of course to be able to get through all the challenges to stop is very difficult.

In my opinion, I think being gambler addict is a choice likewise abstaining from it is a choice. To me, I believe majority of the gamblers have no intention of quitting despite the pressure from friends and families. There's no manual for quitting gambling but at least there are known practices that's working for many people in controlling their gambling addiction. Some of these practices involved keeping yourself busy in the midst of people who not into gambling, minimize your access to betting platforms and of course reduce holding of funds.

Being a gambling addict is normal but gambling without sense is abnormal because from the original post, no sensible person will indulge in such a barbaric act like the said old man did. I felt for the little child and the mother.

I agree that stopping your addiction is actually a choice but the problem is that the choice is really hard to make and its not that they don't actually want to stop or they don't know that this act can destroy them, its just that some of them lack the will power to actually stop this habit because an addiction is really hard to stop especially gambling and drug addiction and most people are even an addict of both.

[TheGreatPython]

you can tell a person has sunken into his gambling vices if he has already done crimes like that grandpa who kidnapped a kid for ransom. it's probably not his first, he must have stolen lots before this like jewelry or so. it can be hard for this old dog to stop gambling as he is addicted. even in prison, he will still gamble that's for sure.

hard for someone to resist when he has money and can easily access a platform gamble. he doesn't just need community support but things to get busy about.

You are correct before committing such a henious crime this grandpa might have committed others which never came out in public. That is what chronic addicts do and since he was not caught previously he thought this time too he will walk away with this crime. Old man got overconfident and now will rot in jail for this crime.

Or maybe it was his first time and that is the reason why he got caught because he didn't know how things like these actually work and how he should do it, after all, kidnapping a kid, keeping him/her somewhere safe, and then making a ransom call and then collecting the money, all these things are not easy to do especially for someone who is already aged, though what he did is wrong but I believe he meant no harm for the kid, or maybe he could harm the kid if he was refused the money he asked for, we never know.

However, what we learn from this is that you shouldn't believe anyone at all these days because even the people who live with you might be doing something bad on your back and aren't letting you know by becoming sweet and loving and caring, the world has become a dangerous place.

[Blitzboy]

you can tell a person has sunken into his gambling vices if he has already done crimes like that grandpa who kidnapped a kid for ransom. it's probably not his first, he must have stolen lots before this like jewelry or so. it can be hard for this old dog to stop gambling as he is addicted. even in prison, he will still gamble that's for sure.

hard for someone to resist when he has money and can easily access a platform gamble. he doesn't just need community support but things to get busy about.

You are correct before committing such a henious crime this grandpa might have committed others which never came out in public. That is what chronic addicts do and since he was not caught previously he thought this time too he will walk away with this crime. Old man got overconfident and now will rot in jail for this crime.

Or maybe it was his first time and that is the reason why he got caught because he didn't know how things like these actually work and how he should do it, after all, kidnapping a kid, keeping him/her somewhere safe, and then making a ransom call and then collecting the money, all these things are not easy to do especially for someone who is already aged, though what he did is wrong but I believe he meant no harm for the kid, or maybe he could harm the kid if he was refused the money he asked for, we never know.

However, what we learn from this is that you shouldn't believe anyone at all these days because even the people who live with you might be doing something bad on your back and aren't letting you know by becoming sweet and loving and caring, the world has become a dangerous place.

I disagree that today's world is untrustworthy. Can we judge everyone by the conduct of a few? No way. The world was constantly perilous. Focusing on the shadows and dismissing the many acts of kindness, compassion, and empathy causes dread. Insinuating that the aged kidnapper meant no damage to the child bothers me. How is a traumatic act benign? A child's mental health suffers greatly. Thus, saying a damaging act may be done harmlessly is an oxymoron.

[ethereumhunter]

I agree that stopping your addiction is actually a choice but the problem is that the choice is really hard to make and its not that they don't actually want to stop or they don't know that this act can destroy them, its just that some of them lack the will power to actually stop this habit because an addiction is really hard to stop especially gambling and drug addiction and most people are even an addict of both.

It's because they don't want to kick the addiction and are too comfortable with it for it to be difficult. If they want, they can ask for help from other people to help them create new habits and accompany them so they don't feel alone. After all, when we lose, it makes us feel annoyed and there is a desire to recover from that loss, which can make us come back to the casinos and gamble. We hope to recover from those losses and also get wins and that's the beginning of a gambling addiction that we may not even be aware of.

[piebeyb]

I agree that stopping your addiction is actually a choice but the problem is that the choice is really hard to make and its not that they don't actually want to stop or they don't know that this act can destroy them, its just that some of them lack the will power to actually stop this habit because an addiction is really hard to stop especially gambling and drug addiction and most people are even an addict of both.

Yes it is true that it is a choice that must be taken, after all sometimes it is strange why they can't quit their addiction, for example I am a cigarette addict almost every day I finish 2 packs of cigarettes or even more but on the one hand I have been a cigarette addict for quite a long time , but for the sake of my health I tried to reduce it slowly and was determined to stop. after a few months I quit smoking until now almost 3 years without smoking.

Many people are too much with their addiction as if they will die if they don't do it, it's just about mindset, I always thought that I would not die if I didn't smoke that's what made me quit smoking, let alone gambling, it's obvious that I can overcome by reducing and changing the mindset so you don't become an addict, it's hard but I'm sure everyone can do it.

[len01]

I agree that stopping your addiction is actually a choice but the problem is that the choice is really hard to make and its not that they don't actually want to stop or they don't know that this act can destroy them, its just that some of them lack the will power to actually stop this habit because an addiction is really hard to stop especially gambling and drug addiction and most people are even an addict of both.

It's because they don't want to kick the addiction and are too comfortable with it for it to be difficult. If they want, they can ask for help from other people to help them create new habits and accompany them so they don't feel alone. After all, when we lose, it makes us feel annoyed and there is a desire to recover from that loss, which can make us come back to the casinos and gamble. We hope to recover from those losses and also get wins and that's the beginning of a gambling addiction that we may not even be aware of.

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

[ethereumhunter]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

[LUCKMCFLY]

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The truth is that a player has a lot of things at stake just like you have rightly mentioned both money and emotions are two strong factors that always control the way we bet on a casino and in other to be able to avoid sliding into indication on the long run trying to chase a particular direction unchecked.

You are right in the area of the casino not forcing players to place bets and the decision is solely left for the players to take,  but in the long run it all ball down to the fact that the casino already has a system in place to always put the interest of the casino first against that of the player and this position have put casino user in a corner were ther either rely on luck to make a winning and because of that player have to double the stakes in other to record some winning that could compensate their efforts.

It's just that it's something logical, the casinos have their business model, what they do is offer their services, make it look like the best, that's something very striking, that they have all the actions to make anyone fall in love with playing, and if I I like to see the promotions, the bonuses, but as I say, when I discover that the bonuses are quite difficult to meet expectations, with their bets or similar things, well these things are strategies, advertising, signature campaigns, all this is what it is put in context.

We as players must always see that we have the responsibility for everything, because casinos are quite good at entertaining us, and casinos should not be seen as something bad, it is the means of entertainment that every Adult can have, and whatever they want. spend, do, I think that's what it's all about, no.

That is why we as people, before being players, must be clear about everything before playing, the deposit, the amount of money that we owe or be willing to lose, all of this causes what we call liability, it may be that we have money to play and whether we win or lose it, but if we win it we must go calmly, not betting again, because it is very likely to lose it, but also know how to win and not lose control believing ourselves superman when it comes to continuing playing and that we are the luckiest beings in the world world, because it is not so.

[Silberman]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

Losing is never a nice experience as every single person out there has a sense of win or loss and they want for things to turn out on their favor, and even if we understand that when we gamble the odds are against us we still want for things to go our way, however there are gamblers which take this too far and instead of accepting that defeat is part of gambling they stubbornly decide to keep gambling in order to transform their loss into a win, not realizing they are just transforming a small loss into a big loss instead.

[bittraffic]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

Losing is never a nice experience as every single person out there has a sense of win or loss and they want for things to turn out on their favor, and even if we understand that when we gamble the odds are against us we still want for things to go our way, however there are gamblers which take this too far and instead of accepting that defeat is part of gambling they stubbornly decide to keep gambling in order to transform their loss into a win, not realizing they are just transforming a small loss into a big loss instead.

And as result one could just take their own life or kidnap their own grand daughter for ransom. We just don't know what really goes on inside the mind of the gambler when they lost some money that can't be won anymore.  Neurosis of a person is just as limitless though so whatever symptom of stress has to be taken seriously while others just steal money for his gambling some kills.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

Lets us make it look entirely like such move doesn't favor some gamblers, what I believe we should be talking about is the fact that, such move doesn't favor most gambler, it only favors the very lucky few..
I am talking about chasing after gambling losses, and one other thing I must lay emphasis on is that, losing is not such a bad thing after all, it all depends on the gamblers and their individual mindset, if a gambler is losing and yet, keep gambling, and still losing but refuse to stop, that's very fine as long as he is OK with  the loses.

But then again, if the gambler is losing and refuse to stop gambling, and later on comes around to complain about losing too much, then such a gambler is mentally ill.

[Docnaster]

I agree that stopping your addiction is actually a choice but the problem is that the choice is really hard to make and its not that they don't actually want to stop or they don't know that this act can destroy them, its just that some of them lack the will power to actually stop this habit because an addiction is really hard to stop especially gambling and drug addiction and most people are even an addict of both.

It's because they don't want to kick the addiction and are too comfortable with it for it to be difficult. If they want, they can ask for help from other people to help them create new habits and accompany them so they don't feel alone. After all, when we lose, it makes us feel annoyed and there is a desire to recover from that loss, which can make us come back to the casinos and gamble. We hope to recover from those losses and also get wins and that's the beginning of a gambling addiction that we may not even be aware of.

It's one thing to be very conversant with something but a totally different different thing to be an addict of something. In reality, they have similar attributes but the later is more difficult to let go than the former.
It's very difficult for a gambling addict to wake up one morning and say that he's not gonna gamble again. But I think the best way to help an addict is to get a therapist who can help in talk him/her away from the addiction and also proffer other meaningful things he can do apart from gambling

[seleme]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

Lets us make it look entirely like such move doesn't favor some gamblers, what I believe we should be talking about is the fact that, such move doesn't favor most gambler, it only favors the very lucky few..
I am talking about chasing after gambling losses, and one other thing I must lay emphasis on is that, losing is not such a bad thing after all, it all depends on the gamblers and their individual mindset, if a gambler is losing and yet, keep gambling, and still losing but refuse to stop, that's very fine as long as he is OK with  the loses.

But then again, if the gambler is losing and refuse to stop gambling, and later on comes around to complain about losing too much, then such a gambler is mentally ill.

The current online casinos throw many ads on the public platforms to promote their service and that is why there were boom days during the pandemic lockdown for increasing casino users. If the gambler can't stop his addiction, he should take into consideration professional support from a psychiatrist. Losses can grow and destroy a person's life due to the urge with a snowball effect.

[Sakanwa]

I agree with your opinion and all of that, if it is based on really big intentions and determination then I am sure that even a crazy gambling addict can stop and recover from his addiction.
But the problem is there is this intention because it is difficult to have the intention and persistence to be able to stop and most gambling addicts really want to recover but when they try it they are tempted again to play games or bets that they have previously loved.

Saying how to stop gambling is easier than we imagine and of course to be able to get through all the challenges to stop is very difficult.

In my opinion, I think being gambler addict is a choice likewise abstaining from it is a choice. To me, I believe majority of the gamblers have no intention of quitting despite the pressure from friends and families. There's no manual for quitting gambling but at least there are known practices that's working for many people in controlling their gambling addiction. Some of these practices involved keeping yourself busy in the midst of people who not into gambling, minimize your access to betting platforms and of course reduce holding of funds.

Being a gambling addict is normal but gambling without sense is abnormal because from the original post, no sensible person will indulge in such a barbaric act like the said old man did. I felt for the little child and the mother.

Gambling is one bad thing that is very hard to abstain from as long as you are addicted to it.So many times people try to stop the habbit,but find it difficult to because its already part of them,and the little fund they have at hand,they rush to play it.Well,as long as I know,there is no solution to stopping gambling,and it's very difficult to make up one's mind to actually stop it totally.
The havoc that gambling has caused to many people's life today is so alarming, people have lost their lifes,properties, possessions and almost all they have because of addiction,the only thing I think can make one stop gambling is total avoidance of any casino site or gambling hall.

[Wakate]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

It is very important for us to always accept our loses and nit because we made some loses and go and come back to get it back. I know many of us might have made this kind of mistake before which might have resulted in a big loses that we never expected. The more we gamble, the more experience we are going to get that will guide us on making decisions that could help those would are newbies in gambling. Loses is not as a result of bad strategy or in accurate planning but it is a normal thing that every gamblers do experience as a player. You either win or lose.

[ethereumhunter]

Losing is never a nice experience as every single person out there has a sense of win or loss and they want for things to turn out on their favor, and even if we understand that when we gamble the odds are against us we still want for things to go our way, however there are gamblers which take this too far and instead of accepting that defeat is part of gambling they stubbornly decide to keep gambling in order to transform their loss into a win, not realizing they are just transforming a small loss into a big loss instead.

If someone has experienced a loss or a losing streak, he should stop immediately because that could trigger him to recover his losses by playing longer bets. This will not work in their favour as they will play with such passion that they will lose control of themselves and again, they will lose. The next loss may be even bigger and harbouring disappointment from the previous defeat, making them even more disappointed. And they can keep playing gambling until they lose in large numbers.

Lets us make it look entirely like such move doesn't favor some gamblers, what I believe we should be talking about is the fact that, such move doesn't favor most gambler, it only favors the very lucky few..
I am talking about chasing after gambling losses, and one other thing I must lay emphasis on is that, losing is not such a bad thing after all, it all depends on the gamblers and their individual mindset, if a gambler is losing and yet, keep gambling, and still losing but refuse to stop, that's very fine as long as he is OK with  the loses.

But then again, if the gambler is losing and refuse to stop gambling, and later on comes around to complain about losing too much, then such a gambler is mentally ill.

Trying to catch up on gambling losses will only increase the number of our losses and even get bigger because there is no guarantee we can win in the next round. We should immediately change our mindset so that we don't have to experience big losses or consecutive losses, especially since we have often seen many people suffer consecutive losses. If we have lost, it is better to rest and even better if we stop gambling at that time. That means we care more about ourselves than chasing losses that are difficult to recover from.

It's one thing to be very conversant with something but a totally different different thing to be an addict of something. In reality, they have similar attributes but the later is more difficult to let go than the former.
It's very difficult for a gambling addict to wake up one morning and say that he's not gonna gamble again. But I think the best way to help an addict is to get a therapist who can help in talk him/her away from the addiction and also proffer other meaningful things he can do apart from gambling

When we see that someone close to us has a gambling addiction, we can try to help him by taking him to a therapist to get help. But we shouldn't force him because it's not his wish, so we can only suggest it. Or we can invite him to create a new habit that will make him forget the thought of gambling so that slowly he can realize that he is too deep into gambling. And doing something like that can at least make the gambling addict realize that he has to fix it soon or his life will be messier.

It is very important for us to always accept our loses and nit because we made some loses and go and come back to get it back. I know many of us might have made this kind of mistake before which might have resulted in a big loses that we never expected. The more we gamble, the more experience we are going to get that will guide us on making decisions that could help those would are newbies in gambling. Loses is not as a result of bad strategy or in accurate planning but it is a normal thing that every gamblers do experience as a player. You either win or lose.

Many of us make mistakes along the way and cause us to experience big losses in gambling and only by realizing it is all we can do, we want to fix it. By reflecting on what we have done and gained from gambling, at least we can see whether gambling has brought benefits or harm to us so that we can think about stopping and staying away from gambling. It will also reduce the emotional tension we get because the more often we experience defeat, our emotions will be triggered and cause us to get angry easily.

[AicecreaME]

It is very important for us to always accept our loses and nit because we made some loses and go and come back to get it back. I know many of us might have made this kind of mistake before which might have resulted in a big loses that we never expected. The more we gamble, the more experience we are going to get that will guide us on making decisions that could help those would are newbies in gambling. Loses is not as a result of bad strategy or in accurate planning but it is a normal thing that every gamblers do experience as a player. You either win or lose.

I very much agree with this.

Winning and losing are both part of gambling. If you really want to be successful in gambling then it should be engraved in your mindset that there are consequences in risking. While it is true that you will reap more if you risk more, it is also true that you can possibly lose more if you do it. So from there, you must pick your take wisely to avoid regrets in the future. Because after all, money isn't easily earned. It takes time to earn money which makes it valuable.

Keeping track of your expenses in gambling together with your losses and winnings will provide a better view of what to do and to avoid doing.

[len01]

it is difficult if someone is too comfortable in gambling which will end up being addicted it is difficult to stop and when they have the desire to stop and do more positive activities only their family can help. if we talk about addiction it will never end but how else sometimes many new people try gambling after that they are lucky to get big wins and from that someone will become addicted because they feel they are getting something big without realizing they will lose continuously when trying to bet and lose after that chasing losses.

And by trying to chase loss, they will become emotional, making them forget that defeat is a sure thing that happens in gambling. If one loses in gambling, all the negative feelings will gather together and if he cannot have peace, he will only sink deeper into gambling and even when it becomes a gambling addiction, he will spend more money. And when a person has become addicted to gambling, he will think of nothing but gambling and just want to gamble all the time.

on the one hand, we are always reminded by other people, even the casino gives a warning that gambling responsibly prevents someone from chasing defeat. but nevertheless it is human nature that a sacrificial defeat will certainly make regret afterwards emotional and uncontrollable.
what's worse, if someone who can't control himself will become more addicted and become more crazy losing everything he has.