Few tips to avoid gambling addiction, add yours.

[Joeboy]

Well self control is very important as a gambler.. Sure many gamblers set limits, but then after series of losses, they get so emotional that they forget the fact that a limit was even set in the first place, and they begin chasing their loss just to recover what they have loss... There are even cases where folks lose control of themselves after having a big win, we could could say that having early wins may just  be as  psychologically dangerous losses is, and it could lead to high level of confidence and false sense of control, whereas they aren't in control..And due to the win, they may even push themselves beyond their limit to gamble repeatedly, which eventually could lead to the habit of addiction even without them knowing...

So therefore no matter how good a gambler is, as well as how high is level of winning is, he shouldn't always forget that luck is the major decider... When they understand this it becomes much more easier for folks to set a limit and stay within that limit no matter how profitable they seem to be getting...

[LastKiss]

Stop depending on bonuses or chasing the bonuses that gambling platforms give us. Many new gamblers are tempted to try free bonuses and when those bonuses give them a winning streak, it can lead to addiction. They need to understand that free bonuses are merely a chance for new players to test the gambling platform, not free money. Although it is possible to turn them into real money, the chances are quite small.

It is also important to set a personal gambling budget, we should know how much we are willing to risk every time we gamble. By doing this, we won’t spend too much money and risk becoming addicted. Instead, we can enjoy gambling because we are only using money we can afford to lose. Many gamblers who ignore this end up losing a lot of money.

[Stablexcoin]

Additionally, I think gamblers should kill that mentality of taking gambling as a job that is supposed to pay after placing a bet and putting all hopes on it. It should be a game for fun with a slight purpose of generating income but never to be regarded as "legit".

Take a walk or do something that distracts the mind after a loss, never let losses distort your mindset and cause impulsive decision. Never let the bookies fool you that there is always possibility of a comeback after a loss. Gambling is not promised, it is only done with the right perspective.

[Betwrong]

~ 1. The very first simple tip I will give is, you should always decide how much you are willing to lose and never go beyond that same amount. Once you are gambling and the money you budgeted for gambling finishes, stop gambling for the day or week. Do not touch money that is meant for other bills such as food, your utility bills among other responsibilities because if you do so, that will be the fastest way for you to create seriously problems for yourself as a gambler.
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I would like to add something to this point. First off, if you can gamble like that, it's brilliant, don't even read my post further. But, unfortunately, for some people, myself included, sometimes it's just unrealistic. Sometimes we do go beyond the the set limits and we can do nothing about it. So, my advice is, if it happened that you went beyond the the limits, then set a new temporary limit right away. For example, do not lose 3 times more than you can easily afford to lose. And if you have lost in one session 3 times more than you can afford to lose in one day, don't gamble for three days after that.

[Gozie51]

I would add, don't see gambling as a profit oriented venture because it will make you to keep gambling even when you know that ideas have run out of you as you keep chasing what you have lost. A gambler should have lucrative job that depend on and take gambling as just a side fun and whether you win or not won't matter that much.

A gambler also has to bring his emotion on check as this is important to control gambling excesses and to know when to bow out instead of being overwhelmed by the outcome of his games whether losing or gaining.

[justdimin]

Always gamble on a budget, especially one which you can comfortably afford to loose and will have no problem with loosing such amount at the time. Do not gamble randomly because you may loose so much that you will not be able to bear such loose, addiction may gradually creep in at that point and you may also loose your mind , having the discipline of gambling on a budget will do you more good and help you save money than you would when you gamble at random. If possible have a time and day which you gamble asides which you stay away from the casino. The period of times you stay away from the casino, you could actually be saving your self some loses and never sse it like you would have worn instead if you were at the casino those times.

I agree, gambling on a budget is all we need and I do not think that we should care about it all that much if we run out because not depositing back is the tough part and if you can do that then the rest is fine. I have been doing this for nearly 10 years now, I have been just making sure that I deposit a certain amount every month and not a dollar more. So that means if I run out of money on second day of the month, then I do not gamble for another 28 days and wait until the next month. Most of the time that doesn't happen though.

All the above, I am well aware of the ineffectiveness of tips for controlling or eliminating addictions. Still, as all gamblers are not same and for some gambler, some tip may work and may save their life. So, working against gambling addiction must be encouraged and must be contributed, it is a basic responsibility of every gambler because we cannot be sure when we may get addicted to gambling.

[DPHOR]

The most annoying thing about gambling is that when they are gambling they wouldn't know when they automatically fall into addictions and even though you are trying to tell them about how gambling does, they would say they already knows the implications whereby they would still go fall into gambling addictions. Just as a popular saying usually says that when a mad man is mad they often says they are okay until they seems themselves out of the street, only then they would understood they are mad. And even as that they wouldn't still accepts that they are still mad.

[Leahized]

Try to occupy your time with another activities if you keep thinking about gambling too much in a daily basis. If you open a gap by having an empty mind, gambling addiction may enter and hook you. Therefore, as soon as you identify to have an urge to gamble, do something else immediately until that urge vanishes away. It can be to do another leisure activity, it can be to work on something, it can be to talk to someone or it can be to go out home for a while.

This advice is very good and besides every gambler should not be lonely. Most gamblers do not gamble publicly or openly and prefer to play secretly. If we can spend these times with our family and even friends, we can stay away from gambling thoughts most of the time. I think it works very well because when I give extra time to one subject. Remember to do that over and over again. Maybe it's like addiction. And if a gambler spends too much time in the casino, Then the time should be reduced gradually.

[rachael9385]

The most annoying thing about gambling is that when they are gambling they wouldn't know when they automatically fall into addictions and even though you are trying to tell them about how gambling does, they would say they already knows the implications whereby they would still go fall into gambling addictions. Just as a popular saying usually says that when a mad man is mad they often says they are okay until they seems themselves out of the street, only then they would understood they are mad. And even as that they wouldn't still accepts that they are still mad.

That's the thing about gambling addiction, some go through a denial phase, they might have a feeling that their gambling activities is starting to go in a different direction but they just tell themselves that it is all part of entertainment. While for some gamblers, they repeat the same thing, this is what makes them addicted.

[Bitcoin.com97]

And another thing to avoid is , paying so much attention on gambling site , on Twitter their are guys who predicts games and post for their followers to play , and they alway post secret winning so that they people can believe them , so most people are alway online 2,4,7 to see if they have posted games , but I feel if they are busy with others things it will limit them from paying so much attention on betting sites, because those are one of  the things that can leads to addiction.

[ralle14]

One of the few tips i'd like to include is knowing when to stop and draw the line, regardless of the outcome, because it's easy to keep the session going if you're on a good run, and then it escalates until you get the itch to chase your losses.

Another helpful tip is to track your bets through a spreadsheet if you're a sports bettor. It's a great way to stop yourself from placing extra bets, and it encourages you to keep your bets to a minimum since it can get tedious if you're a heavy bettor.

[len01]

From the many tips about avoiding gambling addiction in this gambling discussion section, there’s actually one main tip that’s rarely talked about and honestly pretty hard for most gamblers to follow "having the mindset that gambling will never make you money, and it’s only for entertainment".

For me, that kind of mindset is a key part of staying away from addiction. If you think like that, you probably won’t take gambling too seriously. You’ll just treat it like playing a video game have some fun, but no need to spend more money or try to chase the money you already lost.

[lionheart78]

The most important thing is self-discipline, if a person has self-control, no matter what he is doing, it will be balanced.  We all know addiction is contrast by self-discipline.  We don't have to think about anything else but implement and practice self-discipline through responsible gambling.

Even if we don't look actively for other diversions, with self-control, we can stop gambling anytime.  We can also avoid chasing losses, or revenge gambling, with just having self-control.  We can also minimize emotional gambling since we always adhere to responsible gambling.

[junder]

Gambling is a game that is meant to be enjoyable by gamblers and is a gamble that is actually enjoyed by some people but without control it can easily turn into an addiction and that’s why it is important to set for yourself clear limitations before you even start.

Here is my first tip, to those who still want to gamble but are scared of not falling into uncontrollable temptations and gambling addiction.

1. The very first simple tip I will give is, you should always decide how much you are willing to lose and never go beyond that same amount. Once you are gambling and the money you budgeted for gambling finishes, stop gambling for the day or week. Do not touch money that is meant for other bills such as food, your utility bills among other responsibilities because if you do so, that will be the fastest way for you to create seriously problems for yourself as a gambler.

2. The second tip is, you should avoid chasing losses because I’ve realized that many people lose control of their gambling plans and money due to chasing one lose or the other there by becoming an habit which easily leads to addiction when they try to recover the money they already lost by all means. For most people and in most cases, this even leads to bigger losses.

3. Gambling while on drugs. I wonder how some people feel so convenient to gamble while on drugs, some call it enjoyment, others call it adventure but to me, it is a terrible thing to do as far as gambling is concerned. You can’t gamble with your money when you are not in your right state of mind thinking that’s enjoyment. That is a total mess and bad behavior and that’s how one can easily get into gambling addictions without even knowing when and how. First, if you are a gambler, stop using drugs because that’s a double risks and should be avoided by all means.

I will stop at these tips while I await more from you all. Please the bottom line is, let’s gamble responsibly, if you must gamble and stay out of bad habits and practices that will lead to gambling addiction because it is easier to get to that stage but very difficult to leave.

The points you raised are good, but the third one is too extreme. There may be people who gamble while using drugs, but not many. Besides, gambling without using drugs can still be addictive, so this third point is actually too far-fetched to prevent addiction. The point is, to prevent addiction, don't overdo it, because everything will be fine if done in moderation.

[michellee]

Let' gamble responsibly is the thing we should do so you need allocating funds for playing gambling so that will prevents you from using money for others. Don't trying to recovers your lost because that can gives you more losses. Set time how long you gamble and stop gamble if the time is almost runs out.

If you thinks gambling slowly takes your attention, you should really stops and leaves it for some time. If you don't do that, you may keeps gambling without knowing something changes so that makes you getting addicted to gambling.

[CryptSafe]

The most annoying thing about gambling is that when they are gambling they wouldn't know when they automatically fall into addictions and even though you are trying to tell them about how gambling does, they would say they already knows the implications whereby they would still go fall into gambling addictions. Just as a popular saying usually says that when a mad man is mad they often says they are okay until they seems themselves out of the street, only then they would understood they are mad. And even as that they wouldn't still accepts that they are still mad.

Never expect an addicted gambler to accept the fact that they are addicted, such is never their concern, as long as they are playing games at their freewill and at anytime they deem fit, they just see it as normal and regular not untill they themselves begin to realise themselves and by then it is aleady beyond what could be easily sorted out as they are fully addicted. While gambling, it would seem as if it is just a normal thing, and is being done regularly, without anything to be worried about, and they would never know they are addicted as gamblers because they have no guidelines they work with to put themselves in check.

[melinoe]

Let' gamble responsibly is the thing we should do so you need allocating funds for playing gambling so that will prevents you from using money for others. Don't trying to recovers your lost because that can gives you more losses. Set time how long you gamble and stop gamble if the time is almost runs out.

If you thinks gambling slowly takes your attention, you should really stops and leaves it for some time. If you don't do that, you may keeps gambling without knowing something changes so that makes you getting addicted to gambling.

Avenging the House is always the worst idea there may be. I would say the House wants you to think that way sometiems

[Hewlet]

Additionally, I think gamblers should kill that mentality of taking gambling as a job that is supposed to pay after placing a bet and putting all hopes on it. It should be a game for fun with a slight purpose of generating income but never to be regarded as "legit".

The challenge is that some people don't have a single job at all that they can do and so the only thing that looks like a means of getting fund becomes gambling and they are the ones that suffers even the more when you look at the rate of gambling addiction and all. once you think that gambling is going to take you out from poverty, you have gotten it completely wrong and will eventually end up being affected by that decision because gambling was never meant to become a substitute for the job you are supposed to go out their to source for.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Gambling is an addictive activity and anybody that knows that they don't have the psychological strength to resist addiction, it's better for the person not to even involve their self in gambling and for those people that thinks that gambling is a source of income, it's better they realize on time that gambling is not for people looking for a sustainable source of income.

It's not always the people who thinks gambling as a source of income gets addicted, there are guys who started for fun but trapped with the success/quick money from their session and thought that they can keep doing this forever. This s why some rich guys are getting addicted and ruining their life that most people dreamed of living one. Stay aware of the situation and keep your spendings noted that will help to avoid addicted.

That which you said is also valid but I didn't specifically said what you are saying, that's why I said that gambling is an addictive activities because anyone can get addicted regardless of who they are (rich or poor, or those that takes gambling for fun or as income source). When someone can not handle something, it's better that they just stay away from it using every method possible to stop themselves from going further, since they already know what the future challenge would be.

[Fiasem20]

Additionally, I think gamblers should kill that mentality of taking gambling as a job that is supposed to pay after placing a bet and putting all hopes on it. It should be a game for fun with a slight purpose of generating income but never to be regarded as "legit".

The challenge is that some people don't have a single job at all that they can do and so the only thing that looks like a means of getting fund becomes gambling and they are the ones that suffers even the more when you look at the rate of gambling addiction and all. once you think that gambling is going to take you out from poverty, you have gotten it completely wrong and will eventually end up being affected by that decision because gambling was never meant to become a substitute for the job you are supposed to go out their to source for.

The issue of not having a source of income could be the major reason why most gamblers are becoming addicted.They completely rely on the rewards of gambling as a source of income which doesn’t even come that easily,there are two set of individuals;the ones that rely on gambling as a source of livelihood and the ones that have a source of livelihood but still rely on gambling as some means of doubling their income.Once you start developing these perspective towards gambling it would be best you seek the advice of a financial adviser and pause till your perspective becomes responsible and reasonable.