Accessing gambling sites only on desktop as a means to prevent addiction

[Mr. Magkaisa]

          -   We know that when a gambler has an addiction, that means they are controlled by the addiction, which depends on their personality. It is true that even though they know that the amount they are losing is large, they still continue and chase their losses most of the time.

Now, most of the time, I play casino here in crypto gambling using a desktop; I'm more comfortable than using a mobile phone. But for others, they are more comfortable using their phone.

[topbitcoin]

Whatever device you use to visit and play online gambling, whether via PC or cellphone, if you don't have good self-control and strong commitment, then even if you only play gambling using a PC, that won't be enough to prevent you from getting involved the cycle of irresponsible and detrimental gambling. Because when you have free time at home, or when the holidays arrive, you will most likely spend your time in front of the PC and continue gambling non-stop. This could be a trigger factor for you to become addicted to gambling, trapped in a cycle of irresponsible and detrimental gambling.

The best way to avoid becoming addicted to gambling, apart from having good self-control and strong commitment, is to limit the time you spend sitting down to gamble. Continue to maintain your daily productivity, don't let any free time go to waste. When your holiday time arrives, this doesn't mean you have to spend your free time sitting in front of a PC and playing online gambling, because your health must also be taken care of, so use some of that time to exercise, and this holiday time is not just yours alone, because Maybe your family also misses spending time with you, so take them on holiday, go on an excursion or just chat casually and joke around at home, you need to do this to maintain harmony in the household. Don't spend your free time just gambling, because there are many other things you can do, which are more important and useful.

[ethereumhunter]

It's difficult to stay away from other devices to playing gambling because our minds will tells that we can playing gambling using our phones. For those who doesn't too often go out from their homes or not mobile like other people will not have a problem to playing gambling from their desktop computer. They will feels strange if they playing gambling using their phone and will sticks with desktop when they wants to playing gambling. But for those who already mobiles and often go out from their home, they will use their phones to playing gambling, although they only playing gambling in their spare time.

No matters what devices you used, you must have strong self control to prevents the addiction. You will not just depends on desktop or phones to playing gambling because you control yourself and will knows when you can playing gambling. You will not playing gambling too often, even if you are in your home because you knows the risks and will not breaks your limits.

[alani123]

Yeah someone can be said to be addicted to gambling when he/she gambles several times in a day.
But someone can also be said to be addicted to gambling even if they only gamble once a day if they spend hours non-stop on this activity.

So limiting ourselves by only accessing the casino from the desktop to prevent gambling addiction will actually not be effective.
It might work for the beginner, but as time goes by everything will change, especially if the beginner starts winning continuously.

Addiction has several aspects in someone's life. For instance, spending too much time and cancelling other important plans is an aspect of many addicting activities... Indeed someone addicted to gambling could disregard all his other obligations and sit on a computer all day. But how else are we going to manage addiction if not with some discipline? So if someone is disciplined enough to delete his gambling passwords on the mobile it's certainly a step in the right direction
 

Limiting one's time on gambling is helpful but also preventing yourself from going online gambling on mobile which you carry everywhere is another good step. I agree it won't solve addiction. A real addict needs to admit his faults and go to therapy for a more organized approach.

[NotATether]

Limiting one's time on gambling is helpful but also preventing yourself from going online gambling on mobile which you carry everywhere is another good step. I agree it won't solve addiction. A real addict needs to admit his faults and go to therapy for a more organized approach.

I mean, that doesn't completely solve the problem but it just prevents you from spending most of your time gambling. Unless you're already on the computer all the time anyway, in which case none of this advice is going to work.

If someone is addicted to gambling and they can only do it on the computer then they will find a way to always get there so that they can keep their habit and fuel their dopamine.

[davis196]

Under the same principle it might be best to just not login to your gambling account on mobile.

If you have  pressing obligations, if you have a strict budget or limits, which to be real we all do in some way or another, it's best to compartmentalize your gambling also. Only do it at a certain spot on a certain machine. Don't bring it everywhere and don't open up the possibility of playing everywhere all the time.

What about all the gamblers, who don't gamble on their mobile devices? This won't change anything for them. I usually don't use my smartphone to gamble.
Doing gambling "at a certain spot on a certain machine" doesn't change anything as well. What really matters is how much money are you spending on gambling and does it change your mental/emotional condition. A hardcore gambling addict could still gamble 2-3 hours a day on a certain laptop/PC, but he might be spending ridiculous amounts of money and getting in big debt.

[Oasisman]

I have been working from home for about 3 years now, but for me either on desktop, laptop, or mobile I managed to keep everything at minimum simply because I have a lot of financial responsibility.
I'm not quite sure if this works for those who can't handle their gambling urges and are working from home, because all these above mentioned devices are accessible every time of the day even if you have to exclude the mobile usage. But, It might work for those people who are trying to control their urges and are not always at home to access their desktop computers. However, none of this might work for those who are out of control already.

[Bitinity]

If the main purpose is to prevent addiction, simply limiting time in accessing those gambling sites. Accesing gambling sites on desktop only may work but how if gamblers are mostly in front of their PC 24/7? These days there are so many people who is working on their PC, if they are also gamblers then it will be really hard for them to do it. All in all, every way to prevent addiction need to be tried but we should also look at which one is the most suitable one for ourselves.

[Gheka]

          -   We know that when a gambler has an addiction, that means they are controlled by the addiction, which depends on their personality. It is true that even though they know that the amount they are losing is large, they still continue and chase their losses most of the time.

Now, most of the time, I play casino here in crypto gambling using a desktop; I'm more comfortable than using a mobile phone. But for others, they are more comfortable using their phone.

And based on your story as well as the theory of many people, whether accessing gambling websites with any means such as desktop computers, laptops as well as mobile phones, gambling frequency can also be maintained at a certain level and these means only create the most comfort for participants but for people who are addicted and love gambling games, being able to put a hand in betting is one of the great conveniences for them, the form of access is no longer important. Therefore, addiction is prevented by the amount of time we gamble, not just maintained at the level of access

[bettercrypto]

The best way to avoid becoming addicted to gambling, apart from having good self-control and strong commitment, is to limit the time you spend sitting down to gamble. Continue to maintain your daily productivity, don't let any free time go to waste. When your holiday time arrives, this doesn't mean you have to spend your free time sitting in front of a PC and playing online gambling, because your health must also be taken care of, so use some of that time to exercise, and this holiday time is not just yours alone, because Maybe your family also misses spending time with you, so take them on holiday, go on an excursion or just chat casually and joke around at home, you need to do this to maintain harmony in the household. Don't spend your free time just gambling, because there are many other things you can do, which are more important and useful.

You are right in saying that we should really limit ourselves in playing gambling as much as possible. In addition to this, we should also be limited in the amount of money that we gamble on any casino platform so that we can also control the money that we can only lose at the end of the day.

This is what most gamblers can't do; in fact, if they just look at it, it's very easy to do, but what's the problem? They simply have no discipline and no control over their emotions, and they don't know how to handle them correctly.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

If you have  pressing obligations, if you have a strict budget or limits, which to be real we all do in some way or another, it's best to compartmentalize your gambling also. Only do it at a certain spot on a certain machine. Don't bring it everywhere and don't open up the possibility of playing everywhere all the time.

I have not thought of this and have not seen anyone share this kind of idea, but I quite agree that it can help some gamblers too, but not every gambler. You know that every gambler doesn't have the same attitude in real life and towards gambling. Some people can actually compartmentalize their gambling state and keep a special space, time, and device for their gambling, but they will still have their emotions driving them to gamble even outside that space. 

If a gambler is already addicted, this kind of idea cannot help them, but if it is for a new gambler who is determined to exercise self-control in their gambling habit, this is a good idea to help them. If we don't give ourselves permission to gamble at all times with any available device in our hands, then we can reduce our gambling addiction.

[Bravut]

You are right in saying that we should really limit ourselves in playing gambling as much as possible. In addition to this, we should also be limited in the amount of money that we gamble on any casino platform so that we can also control the money that we can only lose at the end of the day.

This is were the problem lies, the ability to control and allocate a certain amount which is less for gambling which can be divided into weekly, quarterly and monthly money to be used and if exhausted you're done. I often recommend we gamble with our discretionary funds especially the ones left without any useful purpose that might have been used for beers and chops, if this is implemented I don't believe the rate of chaos in gambling will keep increasing.

Moderation and self discipline over everything when it comes to gambling but many are just too into having fun as said by some and winning by others.

[darkangel11]

OP is right that in some cases having popup messages on your phone will lead to addiction. Surrounding yourself with things that remind you of the thing you want to control can lead to being overwhelmed by it. Not being able to do anything without thinking about gambling.

On the other hand a hardened gambler who does it every day will still think about it with or without a phone. He will think about it while eating dinner and will dream about it at night. Separating your living area from a gambling area will make no sense since the whole house is an addict's gambling area just like every place is workplace for a workaholic.

[topbitcoin]

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You are right in saying that we should really limit ourselves in playing gambling as much as possible. In addition to this, we should also be limited in the amount of money that we gamble on any casino platform so that we can also control the money that we can only lose at the end of the day.

This is what most gamblers can't do; in fact, if they just look at it, it's very easy to do, but what's the problem? They simply have no discipline and no control over their emotions, and they don't know how to handle them correctly.

lack of discipline and emotional control pose as major hindrances for many gamblers. The inability to hold oneself together under pressure or succumbing to the euphoria of gambling leads people to continue playing even after substantial losses have been incurred. Another issue surfaces on how losses and wins are handled improperly; typically, individuals chasing after their losses tend to exacerbate their situations even further. On the contrary, when a person keeps winning bets it might lead them into betting more hoping they would win more money but eventually lose everything that had been gained.

So, what we need to do is develop firm self-control and keep our emotions on a leash while engaging in games of chance. Drawing distinctive limits and staying faithful to them is a way that can lead us to relish gambling more; not because it is the only approach of how you should play wisely, but as a main key to responsible and healthy gambling. Not just about restricting the size of wagers, remember, also include realizing when you should cease participating in bets so as not to fall into an infinite loop where you lose continuously.

[bakasabo]

Does anyone knows real numbers of gambling addicted people? What I mean is that, when I see all the time gambling addiction, gambling addiction, gambling addiction - but do you know against who you are going to fight? What % of World population are gamblers? Among one million of persons, who many are gambling addicted? When was the last time you saw gambling addicted person? I dont see many of them lately. There are either not many of them, or they perfectly hide their gambling addiction. And if they are good at hiding, this means they are very creative. So gambling only on desktop, or other limitation wont be much effective, as they will find a way to bypass that restriction.

[angrybirdy]

I'd like to share with the community a humble trick I've seen helping me and also many others.

As we all know gambling these days has become very easy to reach all aspects of our lives. You can play at home with online casinos, you can verify yourself without having to get any physical documents thanks to eID etc. You can even play from your bed thanks to mobile apps and mobile friendly gambling websites.

Well the approach is quite simple. Just as those working from home will share a pro tip that they have compartmentalized their work space from their living space to be separate, so they can live the rest of their day before and after work peacefully... Under the same principle it might be best to just not login to your gambling account on mobile.

If you have  pressing obligations, if you have a strict budget or limits, which to be real we all do in some way or another, it's best to compartmentalize your gambling also. Only do it at a certain spot on a certain machine. Don't bring it everywhere and don't open up the possibility of playing everywhere all the time.

That's it basically. It's what I do also. For me it's a preventative measure to save time but also prevent addiction or financial ruinage. For others it might be a recovery tactic. Who knows. You can try it or tell us how it has worked for you if you already tried.

it will work for those who are new to gambling, but if a person has been gambling for a long time using a mobile device and then you transfer it to a desktop, it will not be an effective solution to reduce gambling addiction. Also, if an individual is really determined to be a responsible gambler, no matter what way or device is used, it will not end up being an addiction. maybe it would be better if there was a best practice to avoid reaching such a state of life.

[CODE200]

Or if you can do it and be more technical, make the compartmentalization even more complicated for you, ask your ISP(Internet Service Provider) to restrict access of all the gambling websites by providing them the websites with the exception of that one particular machine, if you want total isolation, you can probably go and block it in all of the devices connected to your Wi-Fi and do your gambling on a separate network, that way, you wouldn't risk the chances that you might suddenly have the urge to gamble at the undesignated device. It's actually a really thing to compartmentalize in general because it helps your brain reorganize and calm down, when everything's in place it relaxes your body and mind because you know that you've created something satisfying.

[summonerrk]

I'd like to share with the community a humble trick I've seen helping me and also many others.

As we all know gambling these days has become very easy to reach all aspects of our lives. You can play at home with online casinos, you can verify yourself without having to get any physical documents thanks to eID etc. You can even play from your bed thanks to mobile apps and mobile friendly gambling websites.

Well the approach is quite simple. Just as those working from home will share a pro tip that they have compartmentalized their work space from their living space to be separate, so they can live the rest of their day before and after work peacefully... Under the same principle it might be best to just not login to your gambling account on mobile.

If you have  pressing obligations, if you have a strict budget or limits, which to be real we all do in some way or another, it's best to compartmentalize your gambling also. Only do it at a certain spot on a certain machine. Don't bring it everywhere and don't open up the possibility of playing everywhere all the time.

That's it basically. It's what I do also. For me it's a preventative measure to save time but also prevent addiction or financial ruinage. For others it might be a recovery tactic. Who knows. You can try it or tell us how it has worked for you if you already tried.

I also think that gambling only on a computer is a good addiction prevention. If the gambling platform application is installed on a smartphone, then the gambler has access to it at any time, and because of this, he will even automatically open this application and spend time in the application.

I've seen people like that on the bus and in the shops. And if the application is only on the computer, then it is not so accessible.

And if you place bets only in a physical casino, then you need to expend energy to get to it. Therefore, there is an even lower chance of earning an addiction.

[iv4n]

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it will work for those who are new to gambling, but if a person has been gambling for a long time using a mobile device and then you transfer it to a desktop, it will not be an effective solution to reduce gambling addiction. Also, if an individual is really determined to be a responsible gambler, no matter what way or device is used, it will not end up being an addiction. maybe it would be better if there was a best practice to avoid reaching such a state of life.

Those who want to gamble will find a way to do it... online through a device (and now there are many and there is internet everywhere), or in a physical casino on the corner, gambling opportunities are all around us. So as you say, it's not about moving away from gambling, it's about controlling those habits and being a responsible gambler. It's the way to keep the troubles away, by practicing safe play, and never reaching deep into the pockets for gambling money.

But it's easy to talk about it with a cool head, what is hard is to stay silver and cool when we are in the fire and gambling like crazy... gambling fever can catch anyone at any time, but even in those moments we need to know our limits (how much money we can spend) and to try not to cross them.

[swogerino]

I'd like to share with the community a humble trick I've seen helping me and also many others.

As we all know gambling these days has become very easy to reach all aspects of our lives. You can play at home with online casinos, you can verify yourself without having to get any physical documents thanks to eID etc. You can even play from your bed thanks to mobile apps and mobile friendly gambling websites.

Well the approach is quite simple. Just as those working from home will share a pro tip that they have compartmentalized their work space from their living space to be separate, so they can live the rest of their day before and after work peacefully... Under the same principle it might be best to just not login to your gambling account on mobile.

If you have  pressing obligations, if you have a strict budget or limits, which to be real we all do in some way or another, it's best to compartmentalize your gambling also. Only do it at a certain spot on a certain machine. Don't bring it everywhere and don't open up the possibility of playing everywhere all the time.

That's it basically. It's what I do also. For me it's a preventative measure to save time but also prevent addiction or financial ruinage. For others it might be a recovery tactic. Who knows. You can try it or tell us how it has worked for you if you already tried.

It can't work as once addicted you do not care even if you have only the desktop as a means to play,let's suppose you only have the desktop and I am sure they would get up sit down in the desk where they have their PC and starts playing from there.Even if they are outside they will find an excuse to come back home and start gambling,whatever they are doing they will always be thinking about gambling and limiting a gambler who is addicted to only an option to gamble they will take it without thinking twice whatever this option may be.I am sure and I talk about personal experience,if you limit me only to desktop and if I am addicted I will surely take it and removing mobile devices won't solve anything.