When does gambling turn from entertainment to addiction?

[yixichloro2xx]

One of cause of addiction in gambling is when someone sees gambling as a means of survival or they want to become rich through it. So in their mind every bet must be a win for them. If they lose, they will find every possibility to win the money back, which causes them to lose more. And from there emotions begins to build up, every decision is based on their emotions. IF they manage to win some, they will still be hunting for more because they feel they can become rich out of it. From there Addiction becomes permanent.  There's no way you can talk them out of it, even if they decide to stop, immediately they see a close friend or someone who won, they will be eager to try it again because they have gotten motivated. Many people believe they can recover everything immediately, but that mindset usually leads to bigger losses and poor decisions. The best thing is to never see gambling as means of getting rich, set a limit on how many times you play and how you can afford to lose. If you incur losses accept it an move on , you cannot be 100% sure of winning everytime. Addiction is really hard to stop, that's why prevention is better than cure.

[Tmoonz]

Either you are gambling for money or for entertainment the moment you lose control of your gambling habit you will become addicted, gambling is addictive so you need to always be in control. The way you lose control in gambling is when you begin to use more money that you can afford to loose, when you begin to chase loses, when you begin to be overconfident and using all your wins to be chasing bigger wins and not knowing when to stop. Whatever your motive for gambling is if you can be able to control these aspects you will not be addicted. Instead of gambling for money because you don't control the outcomes it's better to gamble for fun with small amounts so that you won't be in pressure to recover loses if you you're losing.

It is so bad seeing a brother of mine battling with several debts even while his business has gone down drastically, all of this is as result of gambling from which he was finding it so difficult to let go of his loses, over time he kept going back over and over again even after saying that he will not until maybe he finished paying off his debts, chasing loses is always as a result of not letting go of your loses where coming back will always be as a revenge which very wrong, gamble only with an amount you can let go so you don't get back at your loses by chasing them.

[eisen33]

Either you are gambling for money or for entertainment the moment you lose control of your gambling habit you will become addicted, gambling is addictive so you need to always be in control. The way you lose control in gambling is when you begin to use more money that you can afford to loose, when you begin to chase loses, when you begin to be overconfident and using all your wins to be chasing bigger wins and not knowing when to stop. Whatever your motive for gambling is if you can be able to control these aspects you will not be addicted. Instead of gambling for money because you don't control the outcomes it's better to gamble for fun with small amounts so that you won't be in pressure to recover loses if you you're losing.

It is so bad seeing a brother of mine battling with several debts even while his business has gone down drastically, all of this is as result of gambling from which he was finding it so difficult to let go of his loses, over time he kept going back over and over again even after saying that he will not until maybe he finished paying off his debts, chasing loses is always as a result of not letting go of your loses where coming back will always be as a revenge which very wrong, gamble only with an amount you can let go so you don't get back at your loses by chasing them.

If you have a business, then it’s hard to understand why you would start gambling with such large amounts of money that you later worry about losing. I always thought that if you own a business, it should take up all your time, and you would put all your energy into it in order to earn even more. Your business should be the thing where you invest all your effort and money. Gambling should always remain just entertainment, and you should only spend money there that you can afford to lose. When it gets to the point where you start using money from your business for gambling, that’s probably the worst decision you can make.

[CryptoYar]

Chasing losses is not only symptom of addiction, it is neurological failure of rational part of brain taken over by desperation. In this state, gambler most valuable asset is stripped away, Objectivity. After set number of times you can walk away, you are not playing game anymore, you are being farm animal.

One way to avoid house edge is strategy of Pre-Determined Limits. Problem with most people is that they see gambling as means to solve their financial issues, instead they should only do it using Disposable Capital. But taking break after consecutive losses is not just physical thing, it is Cognitive Reset which prevents emotional tilt. Responsible player manages his/her bankroll as business budget. Office will close when Burn Rate is reached for day. This is what makes player recreational player or victim of game.

[Odohu]

I am one of those who don't believe that anyone actually gamble for entertainment because if it is all about entertainment,  then they should have been using the demo option in the casinos which gives gives the same experience as gambling with money, the only difference being that the risk is completely removed. Anyone who puts money is hoping to win something, not just about the entertainment. 

It is even risky to gamble for entertainment only because it makes it difficult to take risk management  seriously which means the gambler can easily slide into addiction without knowing it. Gambling is better treated as a business, so that the gambler will give it the seriousness it deserves and apply utmost money management technique to remain sane when the draw down or gambling hits.

[Rockstarguy]

But if there are someone who says that he just gambling for the entertainment then how can he fall for the addiction? So it means that the individual contradicts himself and that he wants to win money that's why the cycle starts and there are no stopping from it as he turns into addiction.

There are some people who get into gambling with the mindset of being entertained, but along the line, they develop a different intention for gambling. I think this is more about being disciplined and being conscious in gambling. If you are disciplined with your limits in terms of amount and time, it will be hard to get addicted to gambling.

Also, by being conscious and watching and examining yourself, even if you notice there is a shift, if you immediately make an adjustment, it will really prevent you from getting into gambling. Everything is about understanding how gambling works and why people easily get addicted to it.

[Die_empty]

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The summary of what you wrote is;

1. There are different reasons for gambling.
2. Loss chasing could lead to addiction
3. Gambling when one is not emotionally or mentally stable could have negative consequences
4. Having a budget and time management is essential as a gambler.
5. Taking a break from gambling could be a good means of controlling an uncontrollable gambling habit.
6. Self-evaluation is essential since it could help identify our strengths and weaknesses.

All these are common truths that have been discussed so many times here. Thanks for the reminder.

[Powerjumboo]

When a person becomes greedy while gambling as entertainment and the greed to earn money from gambling is created, then the person gradually becomes addicted to gambling. However, human greed forces people to do bad things, for example, I am now gambling as entertainment and since I started gambling, I have accepted gambling as entertainment and have been doing it, but if I can be right in the future, if greed does arise in me, then I will become addicted to gambling.

[Accardo]

One way to avoid house edge is strategy of Pre-Determined Limits. Problem with most people is that they see gambling as means to solve their financial issues, instead they should only do it using Disposable Capital. But taking break after consecutive losses is not just physical thing, it is Cognitive Reset which prevents emotional tilt. Responsible player manages his/her bankroll as business budget. Office will close when Burn Rate is reached for day. This is what makes player recreational player or victim of game.

Probably nobody gets to hear this, or when they do, it doesn't sink. Playing must be under control, just like the sports we bet on have a stoppage time, so is gambling meant to have a designated time of ending a session. No referees or umpires, the player gets to be both, he/she sets the time and should have the discipline to end the game, once the time is up. For instance, players who go for four hours on every session also have to retain wagering a fix amount in all of the future games, and refuse greed, and overly excitement, and opportunity to creep in.

[TopT3ns]

When a person becomes greedy while gambling as entertainment and the greed to earn money from gambling is created, then the person gradually becomes addicted to gambling. However, human greed forces people to do bad things, for example, I am now gambling as entertainment and since I started gambling, I have accepted gambling as entertainment and have been doing it, but if I can be right in the future, if greed does arise in me, then I will become addicted to gambling.

The intention to get entertainment turns in the intention to get wealth, this is where someone starts trapping into a vicious circle of addiction. Greed tends to overrule sanity and makes people take very dangerous steps. To stay on track without derailing down, retaining a steady measure of self-awareness is important and it will be possible to indulge in gambling under the realm of pleasure without jeopardizing one future on the ugly head on the financial interest of the money at hand.

[Doan9269]

Right from the moment a gambler ceased to be a responsible type, once gambling turn to a day-to-day activity whereby it does not give you the privilege and chance to attend to other things important to you your life, the moment whereby people begin to complain a lot about your incapability to plan and do things accordingly, the moment you took gambling extremely obvious on you as what your life depends on, when nothing makes sense to you daily than gambling and how you could achieve your daily target on gambling without putting priority on other things that are important to you.

[moneystery]

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If a gambler loses in more than one gamble, he should take a break and try to find out the reasons why he lost, so that he does not lose again for the same reason in the future.

Losing is a normal part of gambling. You can't expect that if you take a break, you won't lose again in the future, that's doesn’t make sense. The best approach is to handle losses more wisely and not get carried away by the urge to chase back what you’ve already lost, because that’s what often leads gamblers into addiction due to their inability to control themselves. But if they're able to control themselves and manage their emotions well, they can avoid that and gamble more responsibly.

[bitLeap]

I think the most important thing for a responsible gambler is to be aware of his limits. That is, a gambler should determine in advance how much money he will gamble with in his free time or on a specific day, and if he loses that amount of money gambling, he should refrain from gambling for that day and wait for the next day.
If a gambler loses in more than one gamble, he should take a break and try to find out the reasons why he lost, so that he does not lose again for the same reason in the future.

Im one of those gambler that really consider gambling a relaxation part of my life. I often play in casino and plans to enjoy or relax there. Of course in my mind I will either lose or win from staying there but Im not over to my limits when it comes to budget.

Yes thats true that some gamblers might not able to resist playing more than they supposed to cause thats how addiction kicks in and it happened to me before and honestly that kind of urge is really hard to supress and I understand some users having hard time about it. Dave1 was right, its easier said than done.

I'm not a hypocrite or pretend to be an ideal gambler. Sometimes I adhere to the principle of responsible gambling, but sometimes I gamble aggressively, exceeding my established limits. That's the reality, but most gamblers often cover up their recklessness to maintain the image of responsible gamblers.

What gambler isn't tempted by a big win?
It all boils down to one thing: the desire to win as much as possible with as little capital as possible.

[Porfirii]

When does gambling turn from entertainment to addiction?

When you are young, and don't understand the underlying laws and principles that make gambling profitable for very few, nor realise that in most cases victory is a matter of pure randomness. Or when you have grown and feel self-confident because you think that you know how all this works and feel self-confident enough to make decisions based on desires and beliefs that are not 100% reasonable.

Therefore, I don't think there is one especial moment when you're more prone to fall into an addiction, it will depend in your approach to gambling and how self-aware you are when you make the decision to play.

[cryptoaddictchie]

I'm not a hypocrite or pretend to be an ideal gambler. Sometimes I adhere to the principle of responsible gambling, but sometimes I gamble aggressively, exceeding my established limits. That's the reality, but most gamblers often cover up their recklessness to maintain the image of responsible gamblers.

What gambler isn't tempted by a big win?
It all boils down to one thing: the desire to win as much as possible with as little capital as possible.

No one said you are bro! But thats true everyone is somehow tempted by win its just really boils down to your intention. Im not going to casino to achieve big win with force if I lose then so be it. Like I said, I prefer to enjoy when Im going there or bored.

The casino in our place has a lot of refreshement while staying there so its good to enjoy that while playing. Maybe youre referring to users that only gambling to win but you could say not all users are like that.

[danherbias07]

Being a responsible gambler means limiting the money to be spent on gambling and also the time consumed for the whole day.

Now, the hard part is following your own rule. Most of the time, we disobey our own limits because we are chasing losses. Or, we have won a big amount that we think we have so much money to spare, so we can play more.
It's not just a limit on losing. It must also be a limit on winning. What if we won a big amount in slots? Are we not going to stop until we lose all the money that we won? That's actually when a gambler becomes an addict if all his time is spent only in gambling. It's actually easy to spot it by yourself. You will start to feel stressed, become easily angered, lack sleep, and forget the things that you must do for the day.
It can all start from entertainment only until we cannot control it anymore. If there's a time that we cannot stop thinking about gambling for a day, that's the cue.

[Tungbulu]

Losing is a normal part of gambling. You can't expect that if you take a break, you won't lose again in the future, that's doesn’t make sense. The best approach is to handle losses more wisely and not get carried away by the urge to chase back what you’ve already lost, because that’s what often leads gamblers into addiction due to their inability to control themselves. But if they're able to control themselves and manage their emotions well, they can avoid that and gamble more responsibly.

Gamblers who find it difficult to accept losses are often the ones who easily get carried away and tend to chase losses more. They are also those who go around with the general misconception that gamblers are meant to always win and that losses are unacceptable. I don't have any problem with gamblers who think this way, I mean everyone is entitled to their own personal perspectives, but it would be foolishness to know that a particular perspective you hold is constantly getting you into trouble and you still continue to hold on it.

[Perfectbaby]

When does gambling turn from entertainment to addiction?

When you are young, and don't understand the underlying laws and principles that make gambling profitable for very few, nor realise that in most cases victory is a matter of pure randomness. Or when you have grown and feel self-confident because you think that you know how all this works and feel self-confident enough to make decisions based on desires and beliefs that are not 100% reasonable.

Therefore, I don't think there is one especial moment when you're more prone to fall into an addiction, it will depend in your approach to gambling and how self-aware you are when you make the decision to play.

I completely agree with your opinion regarding to those who entirely feels over confidence when gambling because that starts the begining of their failures in gambling, and of course as people are growing at time gambling they are having this thinking that they already knows how they system are being programmed or encoded so they can easily break out from addiction or having that self control while gambling without them knowing that gambling is something that is completely out of human imagination as they can't truly know when and how they would detect the system for them to win at that point. Sincerely, gambling as we know is never a thing we should be thinking that someone can totally know when they will be that having winning otherwise, by now we could had seen lots of people closing their site because it wouldn't be that profitable as they may think that is why more casinos are being launched on a regular basis.

[Doan9269]

Anything that was not done in the right and appropriate manner will be abused and such could be a reason why we can see gambling becoming an addiction to us when we failed to play in the right way that is expected of us, we should know that abuse is inevitable as a matter of fact, a gambling platform constitute several gamblers from across the world and everyone have different approach to gambling, this is what it feels like when you are dealing with crowd in manner like this, but when others are doing it wrong, we have to determine to do hours to right way because everything will later fall back on us base on the approach used.

[maydna]

No doubt if gamblers can't control them emotions, they will under excessive tension which can makes them difficult to stop. This conditions will makes gamblers don't even know what is happens to them and continuing gambling without thinks enough is enough.

They need to be responsible playing gambling so nothing bad happens to them. They will control their emotions, make a good decision related to gambling and not wasting their money or chasing the win.