How can we help beginners not to get addicted

[Agbe]

Getting addicted in gambling is not only for beginners but at all stages. And what lead to gambling addiction is your mindset and greedy. You are not satisfied with what you have won but always want to win big. And also the mindset of winning the lost bets always is an another thing that making them to become and addicted gamblers. I don't think understanding is part of it but probably. But the major thing is the mindset and if the gambler can control his mind then the addiction is also control. Many people don't even when they are in the gambling addiction because at that time they are in the motion to the higher wins.

[darkangel11]

The casino benefits from it, but for you guys to understand it, you have to visualize the situation of a gambler. Let's imagine the gambler is a work horse. The more you make it work the more profit it will bring, so as the owner (casino) you want him working all the time but if you overwork the horse it's going to get sick and eventually die. You want the gambler to be addicted and keep coming back but you don't want him to spend every day playing because that will mean he's not working to earn money and he's destroying his social and family life. You want him addicted, but just alittle. This is the casino's problem because most gamblers eventually go too far.

[Antotena]

I think majority of people who are addicted to gambling is because they do not understand gambling as beginners, the rules and the side effects of playing gambling excessively.

I think if gambling companies can help to giving beginners to understand gambling and addiction it will help and reduce the rate at which people get addicted o gambling, I mean good lesson for people to get understanding.  Or do gambling companies benefit from gamblers who are addicted, which the awareness of getting addicted can affect their business?.

Let's assume that the casino companies do all you have asked, do you think that can stop casinos from gambling addiction? Do ghey even care to read? Many beginners don't read all the casino rules and regulations, they don't read terms and conditions and you think they will read gambling guides, they wouldn't do that and it wouldn't stop gambling addiction. The only way gambling addiction can be stop is that if the player is ready to behave itself and follow common rules of gambling.

The things I think casino should do is to put a kind of reminder to gamble only what they have to lose, not gamble with borrow funds, to follow his initial bankroll and stick to it and should never chase losses. This are the minor things I think most beginners do overlooked because they think they have confidence and know it all but gambling is beyond that and lastly should gamble for the fun, money will follow later.

[Ever-young]

Many nations already have restrictions in place for gambling enterprises, such as age limitations and mandatory responsible gambling messages. But I believe more can be done. For example, some nations have begun to impose limits on how much money people may spend gambling in a certain period of time. This can assist people avoid going into major financial difficulty as a result of gaming. So there are guidelines governing how gambling may be promoted in advertisements, but many nations do not have such prohibitions. Furthermore, limitations can assist to safeguard people from the possible negative consequences of gambling. When dealing with gambling addiction, I believe it is critical to examine both the legal and social environments.

[Natsuu]

Getting addicted in gambling is not only for beginners but at all stages. And what lead to gambling addiction is your mindset and greedy.

If this the case then, then the only solution there is, is education. Yes there already have in forums, in terms and agreement of every casino but that is not enough however since this problem is still prevalent. Raising awareness of what could possibly the worst that could happen on their life if they become too greedy. It will give them the guidance for them not too risk all their money that they can use on other things. Having a likeminded community that advocates goodness of everyone would be helpful too. That's why we this forum right?

[Chikito]

The reason why I'm not addicted to gambling is because even before I started to play gambling I already understand gambling and its addiction, and my understanding has helped me on how to follow up gambling. Sometimes I ask myself why do people get addicted to gambling, is it because they have no understanding or awareness about the addiction of gamble.

Your reason is true, but sometimes I find people who understand the risk of gambling but still get addicted in their live because of inconsistent them to manage it's self. That is not easy to not addiction if you like in what you have played. So think if someone try to live with gambling, what they have to do first is learning what the risk after get lose the money. at least they should be able to hold onto their money to do not more deposit, and managed their money on at several banks, so do not keep the money which are used for daily needs, they need to separate so the money is limited if used for gambling.

[michellee]

Controlling gambling is hard. Slick, deceiving. Win or lose, it's easy to think the next wager or spin is the one. Unfortunately, those odds are against you. Bookies and casinos aren't charities.

Mental combat is the real conflict, not cards or dice. Chasing losses might lead you down a terrible path quickly. Monster addiction. It murmurs sweet nothings to hook you.

People care and want to assist. They can't without your voice. Admitting you're in problems is hard, but it starts there. Be willing to accept help when asked.

Gambling may be entertaining. But respect it. Slow down, set limits, and leave. Enjoying yourself without causing trouble. The line between them can blur.

Yes, it is difficult. But we can keep trying until we get used to doing it. If we are willing to keep trying until we can, we can control gambling. It's all for us, not for anyone else. If it could work well for us, we wouldn't worry about the problem of losing self-control.

Playing gambling is indeed a mental battle. The mentality to enjoy gambling games in your spare time and the mentality not to change while gambling. Never chase losses because it can cause you to lose even more money.

Some people want to help people who are addicted to gambling. That is why if someone who is addicted to gambling wants to share his problem with those closest to him, he can get help to cure the problem. The important thing is that you know how to treat gambling.

[SeriouslyGiveaway]

I think if gambling companies can help to giving beginners to understand gambling and addiction it will help and reduce the rate at which people get addicted o gambling, I mean good lesson for people to get understanding.  Or do gambling companies benefit from gamblers who are addicted, which the awareness of getting addicted can affect their business?.

No company or casino wants you to understand about gambling and gambling addiction. They want you to be as addicted as possible, otherwise they probably wouldn't be able to function. Understanding gambling and the harmful effects of gambling addiction does not mean we can escape them. Many people understand but still ignore it to continue playing, because they basically cannot control their emotions. Greed and the desire to make a lot of money from gambling have overshadowed their reason and all their understanding. That is the magic of gambling, not everyone can be as alert and in control as you. Actually, most people who can quit addiction must first experience the feeling of addiction, then be able to wake up and completely escape the addiction.

[Barikui1]

The reason why I'm not addicted to gambling is because even before I started to play gambling I already understand gambling and its addiction, and my understanding has helped me on how to follow up gambling. Sometimes I ask myself why do people get addicted to gambling, is it because they have no understanding or awareness about the addiction of gamble.

 I think majority of people who are addicted to gambling is because they do not understand gambling as beginners, the rules and the side effects of playing gambling excessively.

I think if gambling companies can help to giving beginners to understand gambling and addiction it will help and reduce the rate at which people get addicted o gambling, I mean good lesson for people to get understanding.  Or do gambling companies benefit from gamblers who are addicted, which the awareness of getting addicted can affect their business?.

I totally agree to what you are actually saying, because I think it's very difficult for an individual to get addicted if he actually knows what gambling really entails,  because even as a gambler that I am now, I have a limit that I do not cross no matter what.

But as for the case for a beginner, it's very difficult to control them or  convince them not to gambles much because at that starting point, they just want to explore, and at that time, nothing really goes through their head, till they have actually hit a rock, that's when they will be willing to hear, if they haven't gotten addicted already.

So I think the best thing to tell a beginner gamblers to stay off, is to tell them to try their possible best not to gambles what they can't afford to lose, because that have always been the problem of most gamblers, so if they can stick to gambling what they can afford to lose, then I really don't think they will get addicted, because gambling only what you can afford to lose as an individual is a very good self control on display already, so getting addicted is out of the equation if they can do that

[Silberman]

The reason why I'm not addicted to gambling is because even before I started to play gambling I already understand gambling and its addiction, and my understanding has helped me on how to follow up gambling. Sometimes I ask myself why do people get addicted to gambling, is it because they have no understanding or awareness about the addiction of gamble.

 I think majority of people who are addicted to gambling is because they do not understand gambling as beginners, the rules and the side effects of playing gambling excessively.

I think if gambling companies can help to giving beginners to understand gambling and addiction it will help and reduce the rate at which people get addicted o gambling, I mean good lesson for people to get understanding.  Or do gambling companies benefit from gamblers who are addicted, which the awareness of getting addicted can affect their business?.

Addicted gamblers damage the business of casinos as they give them a bad image, that being said I do not think we can do anything to reduce the number of people that get addicted, for what I read on your post, you want to increase the awareness about the risks associated with gambling, but those are widely known already, anyone that wants to know those risks has to do nothing else but to do a quick internet search and they will know everything there is to know about gambling addiction, so even if we were to try to help in that regard, I do not see this happening.

[junder]

Getting addicted in gambling is not only for beginners but at all stages. And what lead to gambling addiction is your mindset and greedy. You are not satisfied with what you have won but always want to win big. And also the mindset of winning the lost bets always is an another thing that making them to become and addicted gamblers. I don't think understanding is part of it but probably. But the major thing is the mindset and if the gambler can control his mind then the addiction is also control. Many people don't even when they are in the gambling addiction because at that time they are in the motion to the higher wins.

Yes, that's right, the thing that makes them addicted to gambling is because they have the wrong mindset towards gambling, they think gambling is a means that can make money for sure, with that they will only think about winning, it's unlikely they will think about the risks losses such as defeat or loss of money at stake. When the gambling they do ends up losing, they don't stop there and they don't mind it, they will think about gambling again to chase their winnings.

As time goes by, maybe the occasional gambling will produce wins, but when that happens, greed will emerge and make them lose self-control and make gambling even more chaotic. Including when you win, maybe when you win at gambling, thoughts will arise that lead to bigger wins, and that's where greed will occur. But who would have thought that greed would bring profit, of course anything in excess is not good, including gambling.

[OceanBit]

You are right, many people may not realize the potential dangers of gambling when they start gambling, especially beginners, that's why understanding the risk, education, and awareness are key to reducing gambling addiction. Gambling companies should always prioritize responsible gambling, player's well-being and take proactive steps to address the issue of addiction.

[bakasabo]

My advices for beginners not to get gambling addiction starts from changing overall vision about gambling from money source to just another way of entertainment. Beginners should not try to earn with gambling. And it must be additional, alternative method to get entertained. Not main or only one. Second advice would be to lower expectation from gambling. From the start beginners should not focus on that every bet will be a win, with every bet they will win a lot, it is easy to win, they are exceptional and casinos always want to cheat or scam them.

[SeaCoinCollector.]

I agree. Like what others say, like segs education, there should be a gambling education as well. So, people will gain some insights about the potential pros and cons of gambling before engaging into it. Having knowledge before engaging is much better than engaging with something that you are unaware of and what are the potential risks are kinda risky.

[angrybirdy]

I agree. Like what others say, like segs education, there should be a gambling education as well. So, people will gain some insights about the potential pros and cons of gambling before engaging into it. Having knowledge before engaging is much better than engaging with something that you are unaware of and what are the potential risks are kinda risky.

exactly! It should be included in the additional subjects and curriculum in the students' studies, especially now that there is an increase in scattered gambling activities and advertisements on social media, we are aware that today's youth are curious about things and they love to explore especially if they have no idea about what they know, so I also suggest that in the future this kind of curriculum can be added to the students' studies.we will always remember that it is better to know something about the things around us, be alert wven in the smallest things  to keep yourself away from harm.

[knowngunman]

The reason why I'm not addicted to gambling is because even before I started to play gambling I already understand gambling and its addiction, and my understanding has helped me on how to follow up gambling. Sometimes I ask myself why do people get addicted to gambling, is it because they have no understanding or awareness about the addiction of gamble.

I don't think it's all about understanding. Majority of us gamblers both addicted and normal gamblers understand gambling systems quite well. If not all, more than eighty percent of gamblers understand the system. The problem with those who are addicted is their inability to control themselves from greediness. Every addicted gambler is someone who is aiming to win big or probably someone who is chasing their loses. The only possible way to help beginners from becoming gambling addict is to inform them to gamble responsibly. However, self control has important role to play here because you can not help someone with poor self control attitude. To me casinos are trying their best in making sure people gamble responsibly with their bet responsibly campaign promotion and limit access to their sites for +18 years despite there's no strict measures put in place to ensure compliance with this age limit. We can not just expect casinos to conduct extensive seminars with their own money that will eventually affect their businesses.

[danherbias07]

Is that really the solution to help beginners avoid gambling addiction?
We have seen the statement after each gambling advertisement to "gamble responsibly". I really think that should be enough if all the people understand the risk that is included in it.
The same goes with alcoholic drinks, it says, "drink responsibly" and yet we still see a lot of alcoholics in this time and era. Even if gambling companies educate the gamblers, it's on them whether they will choose to gamble responsibly or not. There will be emotions that are difficult to control and one of them is being greedy which could turn to addiction too.
Let us also consider how much budget it will be to educate everyone in the world about it. They input a lot of help to make us controllable and some examples are:
Responsible Gambling - Self exclusion - https://stake.games/responsible-gambling/exclusion
Self assessment - https://stake.games/responsible-gambling/Self-Assessment
Limiting your gambling habit - https://stake.games/responsible-gambling/gambling-limits

[arjunmujay]

To me casinos are trying their best in making sure people gamble responsibly with their bet responsibly campaign promotion and limit access to their sites for +18 years despite there's no strict measures put in place to ensure compliance with this age limit.

However, the reality is that those aged 18+ still don't have mature thinking. and even at that age, still attending school and not yet financially independent.
If that's the case, he definitely won't be able to take full responsibility for what he has done.

It's most appropriate if you are over 25 years old and financially independent, so you must be psychologically mature enough to be able to accept the reality if you lose at gambling.

[Su-asa]

Getting addicted in gambling is not only for beginners but at all stages. And what lead to gambling addiction is your mindset and greedy. You are not satisfied with what you have won but always want to win big. And also the mindset of winning the lost bets always is an another thing that making them to become and addicted gamblers. I don't think understanding is part of it but probably. But the major thing is the mindset and if the gambler can control his mind then the addiction is also control. Many people don't even when they are in the gambling addiction because at that time they are in the motion to the higher wins.

Someone that can't be satisfied with what they have can always ends up getting addicted when he/she gamblers, gamble is not a method of making money or putting your emotions. Although if you wish to gamble for fun. Using our emotions to gamble is bad because whenever we lose our emotions wouldn't allow us to quit so some starts chasing their loses and all those things are what cause more losses while gambling.

[Porfirii]

Getting addicted in gambling is not only for beginners but at all stages. And what lead to gambling addiction is your mindset and greedy. You are not satisfied with what you have won but always want to win big. And also the mindset of winning the lost bets always is an another thing that making them to become and addicted gamblers. I don't think understanding is part of it but probably. But the major thing is the mindset and if the gambler can control his mind then the addiction is also control. Many people don't even when they are in the gambling addiction because at that time they are in the motion to the higher wins.

Someone that can't be satisfied with what they have can always ends up getting addicted when he/she gamblers, gamble is not a method of making money or putting your emotions. Although if you wish to gamble for fun. Using our emotions to gamble is bad because whenever we lose our emotions wouldn't allow us to quit so some starts chasing their loses and all those things are what cause more losses while gambling.

Like in the OP's case, I already knew the basics of gambling before engaging in these activities, which is key to make informed and reasonable decisions. Some people simply thinks that gambling is a good way of getting easy money, but the truth is that the design of the games and the lack of self-control when it comes to our feelings and emotions makes it even harder not only to win but also don't lose your initial capital.

The best way to help newcomers, IMO, is sharing valuable information about how gambling works in reality and what they can expect from it. If they manage the expectations properly, i think that it is more difficult for them to fall in an addiction.