How can we help beginners not to get addicted

[hedgeh0g]

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.

I doubt that beginners, before starting to gamble, will ask anyone for advice on how dangerous it is or how profitable it is. Nobody even wants to know about it, and then everyone gets experience and finds out that it is impossible to beat the casino. And even if someone collects enough information before playing to know their chances of winning, there will be those who want to check everything from their own experience.

This is how it happens, I remember how it happened for me. Before I started playing I learned all the rules of poker and a lot more, but when I started playing I played with discipline. Gradually and imperceptibly, I began to make various mistakes due to small losses, after they accumulated I was unsettled and I began to do all sorts of nonsense. I think this scenario happens to many beginners and no theory or advice will teach a beginner until he understands this with his own head. Moreover, the player begins to listen to advice better after long hours of play, but what surprises me is that some players even after that do not want to listen to anything and learn.

[Gheka]

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.

The curriculum always includes concepts and also causes to avoid when dealing with gambling, although not too much and throughout the curriculum but students at all levels are reminded of addictions as well as risks affecting the learning process when participating in gambling. Surprisingly, prohibitions do not improve addiction levels among students; young people are probably very curious about what is labeled dangerous, to prevent newcomers and students from becoming passionate about this subject, they need more practical evidence and guidance, instead of just a bunch of philosophy.

[Aniel Jay]

To help beginner gamblers avoid addiction:

1. Education: Provide comprehensive information about the risks and realities of gambling, including the potential for addiction.

2. Set Limits: Encourage setting strict limits on time and money spent on gambling activities.

3. Responsible Gambling Tools: Promote the use of responsible gambling tools such as self-exclusion programs, deposit limits, and reality checks.

4. Support Systems: Offer access to support groups, counselling services, and helplines for those struggling with gambling addiction.

5. Encourage Balance: Emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle with diverse interests and activities beyond gambling.

[pawanjain]

I remeber there was a post made few months ago on how people got started with gambling.
Most people started at a very young age, as teenagers mostly.
So if we sum up all those root causes on how various people got started with gambling then we will get a better understanding of how people get started with gambling.
Then we will be able to set better guidelines for newbies on what to avoid so that they don't get addicted to gambling.

[RockBell]

To help beginner gamblers avoid addiction:

1. Education: Provide comprehensive information about the risks and realities of gambling, including the potential for addiction.

people's minds are fixed on money, especially those who are gambling, and some of them will not even listen to you when you want advice they will tell you what your business is, but for those who will listen, there is a lot of risks when it comes to gambling, and the potential of even get addicted can ruin anyone so like they say let those who have ear listen to the dangers of getting to deep is to risky.

2. Set Limits: Encourage setting strict limits on time and money spent on gambling activities.

and that is what kills a lot of us we do not have a budget for what we can afford to lose aside from that, setting limits means you place a bet beyond, and no one will call you an addict if the right measures are taken because I will call, limit measure, gambling can make you spend all your money, you will even spend and even borrow because people that gamble are use to borrow especially when they get addicted.

3. Responsible Gambling Tools: Promote the use of responsible gambling tools such as self-exclusion programs, deposit limits, and reality checks.

just have a budget for what you are gambling because it is a tool and when you don't cross your monthly budget then you are gambling safely that is the challenge some people are facing they don't have a budget and they don't even care to have one, don't believe what can not happen, people that gamble a lot can make all manner of planning on there potential win and that is why they are always wanting to gamble more.

4. Support Systems: Offer access to support groups, counselling services, and helplines for those struggling with gambling addiction.

if you notice you are going out of control then talk to people about your condition or seek help from a therapist and counseling service as suggested it will help from becoming an addict because if you keep it to your self then you will continue to be a slave to it because every addict needs help they always can not help them self, once they start attending therapy section they feel better and will become more responsible. 

5. Encourage Balance: Emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle with diverse interests and activities beyond gambling.

keeping yourself busy will help also hang out with people and avoid those that gamble because most times when you are close to those that are gambling you might also want to gamble and that is one of the reasons you choose who you move with at that particular time.

[angrybirdy]

I remeber there was a post made few months ago on how people got started with gambling.
Most people started at a very young age, as teenagers mostly.
So if we sum up all those root causes on how various people got started with gambling then we will get a better understanding of how people get started with gambling.
Then we will be able to set better guidelines for newbies on what to avoid so that they don't get addicted to gambling.

I read that one too and upon checking comments, It's true that most of them started at the very young age, the reason is because of their curiousity, so all I can say is that in order for some young people today not to try gambling, it is necessary that at least they have been trained or given proper background information when it comes to gambling. If a person is restricted in their behavior, they will only become more and more free as if they are thirsty for information and new knowledge. Let's just teach them and then let's see what their next move will be once they have an idea about that. In order to avoid gambling addiction, there is also a need for proper guidance for the elderly and they need to carry the advice of the older ones, people must also know how to handle their time, emotions and money in order to avoid after returning home.

[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.

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.

Unsatisfied led to greediness and greediness led to addiction on gambling and to get rid of it play what you can loss and leave. Don't always pursue your lose because doing that is like African police pursuing an arm robbers and finally they the police would turn the arm robber   and be collecting people mostly drivers money day and night. Don't gambling to make money but to satisfy yourself and in the process you can make make to spend on leisure things. Always be guided in the process of gambling so you won't lose anyhow.

[Falconer]

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 understand your aim and purpose in creating this thread, but before talking about how the gambling industry (wider) tackles gambling addiction, you should realize that the site you are promoting also has a responsibility to provide that understanding to its customers. You just need to read what they say and suggest to each customer, here are the quotes:

Source: https://rollbit.com/responsible-gaming

Responsible Gambling and Self Exclusion

Responsible Gambling

Gambling means entertainment, fun and excitement for the majority of our users. But we also know that for some of our users, gambling has negative side effects. In medical science, pathologic gambling has been recognised for many years as a serious sickness.

Since our first day, we have thought about this problem and try our best to help where we can. Under “Responsible Gambling”, We understand multiple steps of measures, with which a gambling provider can help to reduce the possibility of negative side effects appearing. -In case they already appear, we also try to take active steps against them.

The most important instruments against negative side effects from gambling are knowledge and education about the risks of gambling to support our users’ self-control.

Information and contact

Our Support will help you via email at all times with no additional costs for you:

•email: support@rollbit.com

Our Support will of course not give out any information about you without your consent to anyone else.

In addition, you can also take a self-assessment, if you are already addicted to gambling at:

https://www.begambleaware.org/gambling-problems/do-i-have-a-gambling-problem/

And you can also find additional information about gambling addictions at:

https://www.begambleaware.org/safer-gambling/

Helpful hints for responsible gambling at rollbit.com

We recommend you to think about the following hints before gambling to ensure gambling stays fun for you and with no negative side effects:

•Set yourself a deposit limit

Before you start gambling, think about how much you can afford to gamble according to your financial situation. Play with amounts which are for fun and for your entertainment

•Do not try to win back a loss at every cost

Try to not take to huge risks to win back what You lost before at any cost. Play for Entertainment and not to earn money.

•Set yourself a time limit

Set yourself a time limit and do not break it. Keep in mind gambling should stay in balance with your other hobbies and not be Your only hobby.

•Play smart:

It is smarter to not play when you are extremely stressed, depressed or under to much pressure. Also, do not play when you are under the influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.

•Take breaks:

You should take breaks when you become tired or cannot concentrate anymore.

•Only one account:

To make it easier to have an overview how much time and money You spend on gambling, it is highly advised to not create more than one account per person.

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To use our Service, You have to be 18 years or older. To avoid abuse, keep your login data safe from any minors near you.

Principally we recommend a filter program to avoid minors, especially children, to access any context on the internet, which is not healthy for them.

For parents, we can recommend a list of internet filters to support them from keeping their children from any context which is not appropriate for them: https://famisafe.wondershare.com/internet-filter/best-internet-filters.html

Self-Exclusion:

In case You are diagnosed with a gambling addiction or try to stay away from gambling for a different reason, we want to assist you to stay away from anything, that does nothing good for you. “Self-Exclusion” means, that You exclude yourself, out of Your own choice, from all gambling services. This exclusion cannot be undone for a set amount of time. If you wish to self-exclude yourself from gambling, please message our support and give them a time span of 6 months and 5 years. They also will explain all future steps and what we need from you.

•email: support@rollbit.com

Please keep in mind that Self Exclusion is permanent for the set time span and will not be undone for your own protection.

During Self Exclusion, you may not create a new account. Every attempt to create a new account during Self Exclusion violates our Terms of Service and may result in the permanent ban of your original account.

[milewilda]

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.

Unsatisfied led to greediness and greediness led to addiction on gambling and to get rid of it play what you can loss and leave. Don't always pursue your lose because doing that is like African police pursuing an arm robbers and finally they the police would turn the arm robber   and be collecting people mostly drivers money day and night. Don't gambling to make money but to satisfy yourself and in the process you can make make to spend on leisure things. Always be guided in the process of gambling so you won't lose anyhow.

Losing is inevitable with gambling, the main issue on here is about acceptance about those loses on which we know that there are people who are really that having no good control when it comes into their own perceptions and emotions towards it. Also, there's no way that we could really be able to help someone on not to get addicted because no matter what kind of advises you would really be giving because once things that come up into their mind then it would really be something that you would really be doing it no matter what. It would really be just that depending on how you would really be making out those kind of control. Self realizations do usually happen on the time that you are on such tough situation or something that do talks about those unfortunate conditions on which it would really be creating out such regret.

[rachael9385]

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.

Unsatisfied led to greediness and greediness led to addiction on gambling and to get rid of it play what you can loss and leave. Don't always pursue your lose because doing that is like African police pursuing an arm robbers and finally they the police would turn the arm robber   and be collecting people mostly drivers money day and night. Don't gambling to make money but to satisfy yourself and in the process you can make make to spend on leisure things. Always be guided in the process of gambling so you won't lose anyhow.

Only greediness makes gamblers chase their losses, greed makes gamblers chase lose and ones one is that type of gambler that chase loses he will end up as an addicted gambler. A gambler can control him/her self esteem when they are gambling but ones it has gotten to that stage of addiction, there is nothing that one can do anymore because all what they think is gambling//winning and not loosing, meanwhile there's always a possibility of losing as well.

[Accardo]

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.

I doubt that beginners, before starting to gamble, will ask anyone for advice on how dangerous it is or how profitable it is. Nobody even wants to know about it, and then everyone gets experience and finds out that it is impossible to beat the casino. And even if someone collects enough information before playing to know their chances of winning, there will be those who want to check everything from their own experience.

Newbies only are opportune to hear or get information regarding the win and loss chances of gambling. Many of them don't understand the need to further ask questions regarding the impact of gambling on the player. It's all about making profits and multiplying their funds that runs on the gambler's mind. Hence, gamblers who are close to newbies shouldn't hesitate to educate the fresh players on the tarnishing image of gambling addiction on a player's life. Families could be sad and challenged to take forceful actions on an addict. These realities should be shown to the newbie before he embarks on his gambling journey. Because if he's blindly gambling without any serious precautionary details, he could end up looking out for more gambling tricks that'll help him win big.

Most of them follow up streamers, hoping that their strategies would be helpful, but the opposite happens to the player. I think just reading and understanding the gambling ethics online, isn't enough. A fresh player who isn't close to an experienced gambler to guide him will have a bad time dealing with his gambling activities, properly. But it's rare to find a newbie who is interested in learning all the strategies needed to avoid addiction. They all walk through the wrong part of gambling. That's why a lot of them get into problem gambling, due to no prior knowledge of how gambling works.

[Ojima-ojo]

I remeber there was a post made few months ago on how people got started with gambling.
Most people started at a very young age, as teenagers mostly.
So if we sum up all those root causes on how various people got started with gambling then we will get a better understanding of how people get started with gambling.
Then we will be able to set better guidelines for newbies on what to avoid so that they don't get addicted to gambling.

Since the ops mentioned newbies he then means to limit the gambler to be a newly incoming gambler that have no prio knowledge of gambling and could possibly do everything possible to avoid becoming a victim of gambling addictions and that is the best time and stage to fight against gambling addictions.


First thing to do is to educate the newbie about the risk and impact of gambling addictions and how it can effects they life negatively if the allow it access and also how hard it is to get out of that addictions.

[Ever-young]

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.

I doubt that beginners, before starting to gamble, will ask anyone for advice on how dangerous it is or how profitable it is. Nobody even wants to know about it, and then everyone gets experience and finds out that it is impossible to beat the casino. And even if someone collects enough information before playing to know their chances of winning, there will be those who want to check everything from their own experience.

Gambling is frequently portrayed in films and television shows as a quick method to get rich and enjoy a luxury lifestyle. For example, in the film "Casino Royale," the main character, James Bond, is seen playing in a luxurious casino surrounded by attractive ladies and fancy cars. He's described as a charming, debonair character who can easily win at the tables. However, most gamblers do not win big and instead lose money. People may be misled about the risks involved if popular culture exclusively shows the positive aspects of gambling. Many people have adopted the assumption that gambling is a get-rich-quick plan, but they forget that it can also lead to more losses

[passwordnow]

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.

Just as we, they know that they can be addicted with gambling and the awareness is there but they just can't help themselves going on with it because when they're on the actuality of it, they can't help themselves but to get addicted and never have that time for themselves to get out of it. It's easier to get addicted than to get out of it when most of the gamblers are prone to it but those that can control their emotions can easily get out of it or even they gamble, the awareness remains and they're not going to have hard time getting out of it.

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.

It is okay to gamble excessively as long as the money they're using is them and they can do that whenever they want. But learning to stop and when it is necessary to do so is a hard task for most of them because they might find it hard to stop when they're having fun and the emotion from the gambling game they play is certainly a lot and too much.

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?.

Nah, they're a business and they benefit from it. But I am sure that most of them still think the welfare of their customers and always give that reminder and assessment to their gamblers to do the necessary when they're starting to see the signs of their customers of being addicted.

[DaNNy001]

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?.

Gambling companies are all aware of the dangers and struggles that some gamblers go through just because they are addicted and that's why they themselves put out all sort of campaigns and awareness to warn gamblers to really look into their gambling habits some of these companies even have options of self exclusion on your gambling account if your case is starting to get out of hand.

[famososMuertos]

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You have a very conceited approach to the issue of addiction, first of all, everyone who is dedicated to gambling will have phases of addiction, long or short, but they will overcome them.

Probably yourself but you haven't realized it, in fact you have to be clear that there are symptomatic and asymptomatic addicts, no one knows they have an addiction until they suffer the symptoms.

The best way is to pay a consultation with a psychiatrist and apply for a study with a psychologist.

[CryptSafe]

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?.

Gambling companies are all aware of the dangers and struggles that some gamblers go through just because they are addicted and that's why they themselves put out all sort of campaigns and awareness to warn gamblers to really look into their gambling habits some of these companies even have options of self exclusion on your gambling account if your case is starting to get out of hand.

I believe those write up by the casinos are just for formality sake, so if the government came after them, they would say they already have such information written out there on their website for gamblers to see and read before gambling. We all know those things are just there for  formalities. In the real sense, if it were possible for them to remove or ignore it, they would not hesitate to do so.

It is left for every individual gambler to sort themselves out by gambling responsibly so as not to get addicted because the casino does not care whether you are addicted or not. What they care about is making profit from gamblers that is all. So whatever is the outcome of the gamblers gambling habit is non of their business.

[Mr.suevie]

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?.

Gambling companies are all aware of the dangers and struggles that some gamblers go through just because they are addicted and that's why they themselves put out all sort of campaigns and awareness to warn gamblers to really look into their gambling habits some of these companies even have options of self exclusion on your gambling account if your case is starting to get out of hand.

I believe those written up by the casinos are just for formality sake, so if the government came after them, they would say they already have such information written out there for gamblers to see and read before gambling. We all know those things are just there for  formalities. In the real sense, if it were possible for them to remove or ignore it, they would not hesitate to do so.

It is left for every individual gambler to sort themselves out by gambling responsibly so as not to get addicted because the casino does not care whether you are addicted or not. What they care about is making profit from gamblers that is all. So whatever is the outcome of the gamblers gambling habit is non of their business.

Well what can you expect? They are actually running a business and I believe the most reliable customers are the addicted ones so they just put out those things to justify their ends incase of any gambler get crazy enough to file a law suit for some obnoxious reasons. I have been with an addict when he complained to me how a customer care from a casino was actually taking him back to reopen his account and given him reason to continue gambling that he is eventually going to win one day.

[Agbamoni]

gambling can be traced back to our ancient civilizations. the Archaeologists who found our ancestors playing it so the younger generation can learn from there. it is okay to gamble but not that too much because when they are used to it, they can't just stop playing it because they are used to it already which can lead to some dangerous consequences like murder, stealing, etc.  gambling isn't good for everyone in my opinion because you gamble and you get lost in it or you get addicted to it, it will lead to unawareness of the person life and generation.

However, since we cannot stop people from gambling it is good that newbies in gambling should always be guided by someone with more experience physically so that he will learn from his mistake before he gets so addicted to it. Also, more orientation should be given to a beginner, so that he would know the dos and don'ts in gambling and how to prevent being addicted. This is because it doesn't take long before a beginner starts getting addicted to gambling after he had been lucky to win for some few things.

[yazher]

That's right, when you first know what you are about to do, you can pause and ponder upon yourself whether it will be beneficial in the future or not. Unlike when you are just blind following your friends whatever they do because once you get addicted, the knowledge you gather in the future concerning its negative effect will no longer be enough for you to stop because you already tied to playing everyday and also you are part of the community now. But when you have knowledge of what you are doing, you are unlikely fall into their trap and you can manage to get out from it whenever you like unless you don't even listen to yourself when things are not right anymore.