How do you Detect for Abnormal Gambling Behavior

[GreatArkansas]

Back in the days when I did go about gambling in physical gambling shops, I think the most I did observe from addicts was perspiration and finding these individuals to not take a break or leave the screen. They are always in front of the screen, gambling to the point that, they start taking credits. It’s absolutely the worst way to go about gambling. You find the house to be willing to give them these credits because, they are well known to pay, are familiar to the house and at time, they just don’t know they haven’t got the money as, everything is done in a rush. When I find individuals exhibiting these behaviors, I just assume all isn’t well with them and they are desperate for wins.

Same from my side; I know someone can make money in physical gambling shops, even if they come to that place without money, and they will go home with money.
This is very popular in our town, where the gambling is cockfighting; there are some pro gamblers that can make money even if they don't have money. I don't know the exact playbook they are doing, but there are some that I am against, like taking advantage of some people inside the arena, which for me, is not good.

[tabas]

The first rule is about gambling with your own money. You are not content when you're not able to gamble and knowing that you have no money left, this makes you want to do stuff that you are not used to. Like borrowing money just for you to gamble and also selling important things that you've worked hard for. That's an abnormal gambling behavior there that many are unaware that they're doing the wrong thing.

[WhoYouCantKill]

It's true, this is what I often do when gambling. After I finish gambling, I'll look back to see if I've improved or if I have any shortcomings that I need to correct. What I often feel is that when I gamble too long, it will make me lose control of my common sense, usually because my assets can't be managed properly... this is my weakness.

Normally, according to findings, the longer time you spend in gambling, the higher the chances of getting addicted or losing control. And this is exactly why lately, my gambling sessions are usually what I’d call swift and brief. I try as much as possible to minimize and limit the amount of time I spend gambling, and honestly, it has really helped me avoid making some certain mistakes. As for keeping a record of my gambling progress, I don’t think I do that, even without keeping a record, I’ll be able to know that I’m improving or not.

[laspol65]

If you follow your strategy in gambling, you can avoid abnormal behavior. Strategy is the most important thing in gambling, including money control. A person who can control money properly in gambling will definitely be able to stay away from the symptoms of addiction. In the current situation, if you enter the game of gambling with more money, then you will definitely have the possibility of losing more money, as a result of which you may face addiction.
So you can allocate one percent to 2% of your income for gambling, which will protect you from losing more money. If you gamble realistically, then you will definitely be able to sustain yourself in gambling for a long time without addiction.

[igebotz]

Let's make it what everyone of us will benefit, in this discussion by being realistic about it, just as the title says, the aim of creating this thread is to help us discuss on some possible means we can use to easily dictect for an abnormal gambling behavior in us or from others around us, this might be an eye opener to some that are already getting it wrong or try to adjust from one thing to the other in gambling.

If you are going to make it more practical, you can use a case scenario or ourself as an example in explaining how we were able to detect for an abnormal gambling situation and what really transpired or happen later, this will make us to have maximum sensitivity to how we are gambling so as to put a check on our behavior as well in it on an occasional basis in order to improve on areas we have already been liking behind that could lead to abnormal behaviors.

I'm just going to state out one obvious signs we need to look out for in our gambling activities;  If a lost betslips affect your mood, ruin the day and makes you feel like you need to keep playing  to chase loses until you burn out your balance is an " abnormal gambling behavior"

These signs are pretty obvious and being honest with ourselves is the best way to detect when you gambling behavior is becoming unhealthy

[alegotardo]

Let's make it what everyone of us will benefit, in this discussion by being realistic about it, just as the title says, the aim of creating this thread is to help us discuss on some possible means we can use to easily dictect for an abnormal gambling behavior in us or from others around us, this might be an eye opener to some that are already getting it wrong or try to adjust from one thing to the other in gambling.

If you are going to make it more practical, you can use a case scenario or ourself as an example in explaining how we were able to detect for an abnormal gambling situation and what really transpired or happen later, this will make us to have maximum sensitivity to how we are gambling so as to put a check on our behavior as well in it on an occasional basis in order to improve on areas we have already been liking behind that could lead to abnormal behaviors.

I think the main sign of something is wrong is when we stop treating gambling as a form of entertainment, if the gambling begins to affect our mood negatively and take up more of our time than we would like, those warning signs usually appear long before any financial problems.

Think with me... someone who used gamble in a controlled way, just one hour a day before going to bed during their free time. Now that same person play gambling in their lunch break, at the way to work or even while in work. That is a strong indication that something is wrong, do not you think? And it is not just about the extra time spent gambling... how are you reacting to the results of game? If you used to not care much whether you won or lost, but now you become euphoric when win, extremely frustrated or irritated when lose, or anxious when go too a long without gambling, those are signs of addiction.

If gambling occupies your thoughts throughout the entire day, then it has already stopped being a leisure activity. It is better to stop before the financial problems begin.

[Achalugo BTC]

The first rule is about gambling with your own money. You are not content when you're not able to gamble and knowing that you have no money left, this makes you want to do stuff that you are not used to. Like borrowing money just for you to gamble and also selling important things that you've worked hard for. That's an abnormal gambling behavior there that many are unaware that they're doing the wrong thing.

You are right, there are many things that makes one to act an abnormal behaviour in gambling? When the game is not instructed that one should gamble with money that doesn't belong to them, instead of one going as far as taking loan just for gambling, shows how foolish the person can be,  because it shows no responsibility at all, as they will put themselves into more troubles, from addiction to more debts and the only way to redeem themselves its by doing the necessary things with determination, things will change and return back for good.

[len01]

Of course, this is a bit easier to identify, and in my opinion, it's more common among gamblers around me.

In conversation, if a gambler is talking about any gambling game and repeatedly says that after a loss, they'll definitely win big, it's a sign that their mindset is warped. This is one sign that a gambler may start making reckless bets to pursue their beliefs.

In terms of activity, if a gambler spends most of their time at home gambling and prioritizes gambling over work or other activities, this is certainly a sign of serious deviation. Such gamblers can be said to be entering abnormal gambling behavior.

[Hispo]

I am not sure if with "abnormal behavior" OP meant whatever is related to the first signs of gaming addiction or problem gambling, if that is the case: to be one of the first and most important signals of someone (even oneself) to be engaging in reckless gambling or problem gambling is the lack of a good quality night of sleep.
When someone continuously think about their losses and possible winning on casinos to the point they cannot keep their mind quiet in order to rest, then one knows there is something wrong going on.

We can detect such a thing when we see someone who is gambler showing a very tired face, bags under their eyes and nodding off during their work shift.

Ironically enough, it also applies to people who suffer from compulsive use of social media, they imply cannot take a rest of their phones, either because of likes and hearts or because of Satoshis being gambled away during their sessions.

[Bitcoin.com97]

You see that abnormal gambling behavior,many don't even realize it until a demaged is done ,it actually happened to me and it took me a whole lot to realize, I won a huge amount ,so I was excited and thought such opportunity will always happens,so I decided to increase my stake with the mindset of winning more,my gambling habit  increase,I can gamble 5times a day,I don't even have a budget again,I was so consistent,I began losing my mind,my money my time without even knowing,at some point I was feed up ,them that  was when I detect that this was abnormal behavior but what actually prompt it was my winning,that is how I took a break for while ,when I resumed I wasn't so desperate as before again ,it really shaped my gambling behavior honestly.

[Agathamay]

The moment you starting having the urge to borrow money to play a game simply because you so much believe the game would be a successful one, then just know you are already crossing the the line and since you asked for an illustration, I would use myself as an example an I hope people read this for educational purpose rather than wanting to use it against me.

There was a time I had a forecast and it came out 3 odds which I was very confident it would play and I would reviver thrice my staked amount which I didn't even have, I starting seeing for money from from friends to loan me $60 in my local currency equivalent and that I would return it the next day because I was certain my bet was going to play but the reverse was the case and I was very happy no one offered to help me with that money then because if they had given me the money, I would have lost the game and lost the money and also be in debt that I wouldn't have been able to return the next day and at some point, might even  lose the financial trust of anyone who would have given me the money.

That very incidence taught me a lot of lessons and above all lessons learnt in gambling was the fact that, we shouldn't borrow money to gamble no matter now promising the games might look and always to timber to gamble only what we can afford to loss at all times.

[famososMuertos]

Well, the reality is that if we talk about online gaming, this is something very lonely to be honest, so anything that affects you is very difficult for you to notice beyond reflecting on the time you spend playing or the money you lose, so when you are starting out or you do not have the experience of discovering your leaks, it is important to keep a blog or, for example, in your OP explain or give an example of the things you do, you can have leaks and you will never detect it unless a third party does.

OP: I recommend you read about leaks, although it is something that is used in poker you can extrapolate that to traditional betting.

[Darker45]

I'm sure this has already been discussed before. Anyway, I guess it all starts with time and money. When you notice that you're already spending so much more time gambling, that's the beginning of an abnormal pattern. The same goes with money. If you notice that you're already spending beyond what's initially planned or budgeted, that's a sign that you aren't anymore acting normally. These are all alarms, although not yet at the highest level. Regardless, they should already be addressed right away. It can quickly turn worse.

[Dave1]

If you are going to make it more practical, you can use a case scenario or ourself as an example in explaining how we were able to detect for an abnormal gambling situation and what really transpired or happen later, this will make us to have maximum sensitivity to how we are gambling so as to put a check on our behavior as well in it on an occasional basis in order to improve on areas we have already been liking behind that could lead to abnormal behaviors.

Like always thinking of gambling if you are in your workplace and you can't want till office hours to go and play in your favorite land base casinos. At least that's what I experience before as I used to go a lot to land base casinos before.

As we are very close to a new established in our office. So me and my mate will sometimes go after office hours and play or even have to go early before the actual time so that we can play much earlier. So I guess at one point in my life in my gambling career I was really addicted.

[OgNasty]

I would never be able to detect abnormal gambling behavior because I don’t watch the habits of others, nor do I gamble enough to check the probably fair options. I just select a reputable casino and then make sports bets. Then I only have to worry about the players throwing the game.

[jeremypwr]

Abnormal gambling behavior is going above your budget and consistently losing all the time
If you're gambling for anything more than entertainment you may have a problem

[Julien_Olynpic]

There are many types of abnormal behavior associated with excessive gambling. And there's a crucial distinction here: on the one hand, it's simply excessive involvement, intense attention to gambling, and a significant amount of time spent on gambling sites. On the other hand, it involves financial losses of varying degrees of severity when crossing that line. When financial losses occur, everyone starts talking about financial addiction. When it's simply a loss of time, it may be noticeable only to those closest to you.

[Free Market Capitalist]

Let's make it what everyone of us will benefit, in this discussion by being realistic about it, just as the title says, the aim of creating this thread is to help us discuss on some possible means we can use to easily dictect for an abnormal gambling behavior in us or from others around us...

If you are going to make it more practical, you can use a case scenario or ourself as an example in explaining how we were able to detect for an abnormal gambling situation and what really transpired or happen later...

As for other people, there are very clear patterns. If you see someone spending their entire paycheck on slot machines, it’s clearly problematic behavior.

As for myself, especially when I used to play poker, I studied psychology before getting serious about it, so I was always on the lookout for signs that my behavior might indicate I was on tilt. Faced with those signs, I had to stop, which is what I did. It wasn't an instant change, but it was a controlled one. Now I only gamble at the casino once in a while, and it's not a problem.

[fruktik]

It's very idea to go with 1 to 5 percent as a gambling budget because it is part of the way to make sure you are following the rule of risk management. There are people that are able to contain their emotions to the point where even though they are going beyond their budget in gambling and losing significant amounts of money they don't show it, although this doesn't take away the pain they feel but it shows that they financially mature but there are others that you can tell that they are addicted just by looking at them.

I didn't even pretend to have lost a lot of money at the time. And as it turns out, I shouldn't have. I let the situation reach a stalemate when it was too late. My family found out I had a large loan that I'd lost at the casino. It was a shock to them. They couldn't even imagine I was capable of such a thing. To say there was a scandal is an understatement. I've never heard so much foul language and negativity directed at me, but I'm still very grateful to them for providing me with the help I needed in time and helping me cope with all the negative consequences of my reckless actions.

[Botnake]

Abnormal gambling behavior is going above your budget and consistently losing all the time
If you're gambling for anything more than entertainment you may have a problem

I think it is impossible to lose all the time, unless the game is rigged, but losing most of the time is possible.

And within that line, there are times I do stupid bets, so I can say I have a problem with gambling sometimes. There are also times I am still happy even when losing, and that is me being a normal gambler. But those who are addicted can win sometimes, yet most of the time they still end up losing because of greed. And when you are greedy in a game where you don’t have an edge, the obvious outcome will happen, a loss.