Responsible, and Safe Gambling.

[alastantiger]

Most 'responsible gambling' articles focus on how to gamble less, not on why people actually succeed in stopping. Real success stories usually aren't built on reading a post once, they come from a shift in awareness and structure. From what I have seen people who manage to stop or regain control usually do a few practical things: they clearly identify why they gamble and remove that trigger, they replace the habit with something that gives a similar outlet without the financial risk, they stop viewing gambling as entertainment or a solution to emotional problems and treat it as a high-risk activity with a predictable downside. All these usually come from a moment of clarity or a painful loss or when they realized the long-term cost. External advice can help but only when it aligns with an internal decision to change.

[bubilas]

Most 'responsible gambling' articles focus on how to gamble less, not on why people actually succeed in stopping. Real success stories usually aren't built on reading a post once, they come from a shift in awareness and structure. From what I have seen people who manage to stop or regain control usually do a few practical things: they clearly identify why they gamble and remove that trigger, they replace the habit with something that gives a similar outlet without the financial risk, they stop viewing gambling as entertainment or a solution to emotional problems and treat it as a high-risk activity with a predictable downside. All these usually come from a moment of clarity or a painful loss or when they realized the long-term cost. External advice can help but only when it aligns with an internal decision to change.

I also isolated these very points for myself after reading numerous articles about gamblers, bettors, and their woes. While each story seems unique, certain themes run through them: lying to loved ones and sudden mood swings due to rapidly changing deposit balances.
A shattered psyche and emotional state due to rapid outcomes—for example, slots can quickly cause the gambler to experience both joy and despair, leaving them completely emotionless for several hours by the end of the evening. And, of course, something akin to a split personality, despair, and a fall to the bottom. Where not everyone can push off and rise again.

[Proty]

Exactly the best way to win in gambling is to actually play it safe , because we are all aware  of the uncertainty in gambling so Is better to play safe and focus more on risk management. It may reduce your chances of winning much and same time reduce the chances of  losing too .

Because if you focus more on winning more you will definitely lose more,  because most time it lead to one gambling too frequently just in the name to hit the jackpot, and most time does not end well at all .

The most important is been moderate, we shouldn't push our luck as much as gambling is concerned. This is one thing gamblers don't have control over. Playing it safe may help a gambler not to incurred more loses that they can't never imagined. Some people do Gambling frequently will increase there chances of winning without also thinking that it will also increase there chances of losing. The best advice is not to overdo it, by being moderate.

[masulum]

The most important is been moderate, we shouldn't push our luck as much as gambling is concerned. This is one thing gamblers don't have control over. Playing it safe may help a gambler not to incurred more loses that they can't never imagined. Some people do Gambling frequently will increase there chances of winning without also thinking that it will also increase there chances of losing. The best advice is not to overdo it, by being moderate.

I agree that moderation is the goal, and maybe one of solution to keep the control, but because when someone come from losing and try to stop sometime it will be hard. changing this habit wouldn't be easy. someone only able to control if they follow the way how to gamble with responsible without any tolerance. So, to make sure it will works, gambler must be set structural money management with no tolerance. if deposited money run out, stop the session no more trying to gamble again. because if he still have the feeling "maybe next deposit today luck with me" there is no moderate again the control has been broken. but with no tolerance, maybe gambler can reach the safe and responsible gamble activity.

[Fiasem20]

I want to hear more ideas about how someone stops or controls their gambling habits.  

In my own opinion about how a compulsive gambler can stop gambling is by finding a distraction that will take off he’s gambling mindset entirely,it may not necessarily be entirely but for a while.Gambling for profits has actually led a lot of gamblers astray,they don’t feel relaxed not until they gamble every minute with the probability of winning always but in the scenario the chances of losing is far higher than that of winning.Gambling for fun is one of the outstanding reason why a gambler wouldn’t get stuck in gambling for the long run.Just like I said earlier finding something that would take your whole day and eliminate the room for gambling is a way to stop or control one’s gambling habit.

[Dickiy]

Exactly the best way to win in gambling is to actually play it safe , because we are all aware  of the uncertainty in gambling so Is better to play safe and focus more on risk management. It may reduce your chances of winning much and same time reduce the chances of  losing too .

Because if you focus more on winning more you will definitely lose more,  because most time it lead to one gambling too frequently just in the name to hit the jackpot, and most time does not end well at all .

The most important is been moderate, we shouldn't push our luck as much as gambling is concerned. This is one thing gamblers don't have control over. Playing it safe may help a gambler not to incurred more loses that they can't never imagined. Some people do Gambling frequently will increase there chances of winning without also thinking that it will also increase there chances of losing. The best advice is not to overdo it, by being moderate.

There is no other choice but to be moderate, because chasing wins or losses will also be useless, instead of winning in the end you will actually lose a lot of money and that has been proven to be experienced by many gamblers.

In gambling anything can happen, even big wins that can change your life, but it can't be known when it comes and also can't be chased, so from now on it's better to gamble as much as you can, never force the situation, because when the time comes then you will also be able to get a big win like other gamblers.

[BTCian]

This changes from person to person and nothing to do with age. If you think some 50 year old will have easier time being safe and responsible compared to 20 year old, you have not met enough people. I have seen people who are more mature at 20 year old than some people are at 50 years old, which is why I think it's quite possible for people to end up with results that would be very varied.

I personally had to learn the hard way by losing some money before I learned how to be more responsible when gambling. It wasn't an easy task but I managed to make it happen and for that reason I am feeling ok about it and not have any issues but I had to go through that painful period of losing a lot before I became like this.

[WhoYouCantKill]

I also isolated these very points for myself after reading numerous articles about gamblers, bettors, and their woes. While each story seems unique, certain themes run through them: lying to loved ones and sudden mood swings due to rapidly changing deposit balances.
A shattered psyche and emotional state due to rapid outcomes—for example, slots can quickly cause the gambler to experience both joy and despair, leaving them completely emotionless for several hours by the end of the evening. And, of course, something akin to a split personality, despair, and a fall to the bottom. Where not everyone can push off and rise again.

I think the worst thing here is that the damage caused goes way beyond just financial. In fact money could only just be the surface symptom here, but the real damage often occurs internally. When folks begin to lie to their loved ones, it’s never intentional but a byproduct of fear and shame, and by doing this, they start to protect the habit rather than opening up so they can get help. At first the secrecy is just something done to escape from being scolded by their partner, but as it persists, it suddenly becomes part of them. And this here is where the gambler’s split personality feeling starts to  set in. A part of them is trying to be a regular person, while the other part is one that is already trapped and struggling with gambling, losses and false hope.

[Etranger]

I also isolated these very points for myself after reading numerous articles about gamblers, bettors, and their woes. While each story seems unique, certain themes run through them: lying to loved ones and sudden mood swings due to rapidly changing deposit balances.
A shattered psyche and emotional state due to rapid outcomes—for example, slots can quickly cause the gambler to experience both joy and despair, leaving them completely emotionless for several hours by the end of the evening. And, of course, something akin to a split personality, despair, and a fall to the bottom. Where not everyone can push off and rise again.

And indeed, I had never thought before about such a symptom as mood swings. I imagined everything as a more consistent depressive state, because a player still loses more than they win. Therefore, wins, even if they do happen, are not able to outweigh the sadness and irritation from losses. They are perceived not as a plus on an ycлoвнo zero balance, but as a way to cover an already existing deficit, which means those wins will always feel insufficient. But if a player is lucky and their balance between wins and losses is more or less maintained, then mood swings become almost inevitable, that is true.

[rachael9385]

Basically everyone has different reasons why they decide to gamble, maybe some are just for entertainment while trying their luck to win big money, some others want to find adrenaline, this feeling can only be felt when gambling and this can make them become addicts in gambling.

Another reason may be seen from an economic point of view, not a few people who want to try their luck in gambling on the pretext of wanting to increase income in a short time, but we know what the end result is, even if they win there will definitely be a sense of greed that causes total defeat.

The main point is the way you gambling.

Gamble or fun but don't gamble for pleasure

Gamble to make profits but don't gamble to make money

Gamble when your free but don't gamble to as a relaxation drugs

With these you are a safe gambler

Good points, always gambling to make money is going to turn you into an addict, some people gamble with the intention of becoming rich through it but this is a poor mentality to have. you can get some lucky wins from gambling but hoping that it would make you escape poverty is a delusional thought that can keep you trapped and addicted. I gamble with what I can afford to lose and not hoping to make money from it

[shasan]

Entertainment varies for different people, some are entertained when they take high risks which is very weird to me because I see a fun activity that's something that should not take much from you in other words it should be done moderately but that's not the case for some people...Responsible gambling should practiced and a lot of people need to recheck how they run their gambling activities, losing too much should not be fun at all

It is correct that the types of intertainment is vary person to person. But taking too much risk for the entertainment is useless to me. I never take such a risk for entertainment and I do not like and I never suggest taking this type of high risk. The entertainment should be less risk but high entertainment and it could be better if there is no risk.

[Yeesha]

Basically everyone has different reasons why they decide to gamble, maybe some are just for entertainment while trying their luck to win big money, some others want to find adrenaline, this feeling can only be felt when gambling and this can make them become addicts in gambling.

Another reason may be seen from an economic point of view, not a few people who want to try their luck in gambling on the pretext of wanting to increase income in a short time, but we know what the end result is, even if they win there will definitely be a sense of greed that causes total defeat.

The main point is the way you gambling.

Gamble or fun but don't gamble for pleasure

Gamble to make profits but don't gamble to make money

Gamble when your free but don't gamble to as a relaxation drugs

With these you are a safe gambler

Good points, always gambling to make money is going to turn you into an addict, some people gamble with the intention of becoming rich through it but this is a poor mentality to have. you can get some lucky wins from gambling but hoping that it would make you escape poverty is a delusional thought that can keep you trapped and addicted. I gamble with what I can afford to lose and not hoping to make money from it

What you a consistently feed your mind is what your naturally begin to focus on. If you fixate on gambling as a means to make money, your thoughts and actions will consistently align with that goal. Before you know, this mindset can easily lead to addiction, especially when driven by the unrealistic hope of hitting big wins. The thrill of risk and the desire to recover losses often push people deeper into it, making it difficult for them to stop. What starts as entertainment or a side activity can quickly lead or turn into a compulsive habit that drains money, time and peace of mind. It is important to be mindful of what you allow to dominate your thoughts. A strong mental focus on gambling, especially with the aim of making quick money, it can gradually blur the line between fun and addiction. 

[Fortify]

There are many articles online on how one should gamble responsibly, but are there any success stories of people who've successfully stopped gambling after following any advice mentioned in those blog posts?

For example, Responsiblegambling.org offers multiple posts as to how one should gamble, the impact of gambling on youth, and a lot more.

If You Could Lose, Why Would You Risk It?

There are other reasons people gamble too. Sometimes they gamble to socialize, or to relax, or to distract themselves from other things they have to do, which is never a good reason. Some people also see gambling as a form of entertainment, like going to the movies or watching a hockey game.


When emotionally unstable, you shouldn't risk a lot, even during that time. I have thought of mentioning this post here. Whoever finds it useful should read it.


I want to hear more ideas about how someone stops or controls their gambling habits.  

Only bet what you can afford to lose, it really is that simple. That is the only way you can safely gamble, because you had the foresight to budget an appropriate amount from your free cashflow into an activity that is only meant to be a little bit of fun and give you some excitement. Anything beyond that and you have started to lose control - it can take a while to set in, but once you succumb to an addiction it starts to take over and you do things out of habit rather than choice. Things like alcohol, drugs or depression can also have an impact on people who might otherwise have their shit together, so you must always consider your mental state before exposing yourself to situations where you might lose a lot of money.

[Kelward]

I want to hear more ideas about how someone stops or controls their gambling habits.  

In my own opinion about how a compulsive gambler can stop gambling is by finding a distraction that will take off he’s gambling mindset entirely,it may not necessarily be entirely but for a while.Gambling for profits has actually led a lot of gamblers astray,they don’t feel relaxed not until they gamble every minute with the probability of winning always but in the scenario the chances of losing is far higher than that of winning.Gambling for fun is one of the outstanding reason why a gambler wouldn’t get stuck in gambling for the long run.Just like I said earlier finding something that would take your whole day and eliminate the room for gambling is a way to stop or control one’s gambling habit.

It is good to gamble responsibly but if a gambler finds it difficult to do so it is better to look for other things that can occupy the time that they use to gamble like watching movies, going to the gym and engaging in educational activities. Gambling takes your time and money, it can be very addictive if you don't have self control, you'll always be restless when you don't gamble. One thing that can be helpful is to allocate very small amounts to use for gambling, if you can mentain it you will gamble safe and responsibly. Time management in gambling is as important as bankroll management, if you can be able to get both of them right you will be a responsible gambler.

[Emeraldo]

I want to hear more ideas about how someone stops or controls their gambling habits.  

In my own opinion about how a compulsive gambler can stop gambling is by finding a distraction that will take off he’s gambling mindset entirely,it may not necessarily be entirely but for a while.Gambling for profits has actually led a lot of gamblers astray,they don’t feel relaxed not until they gamble every minute with the probability of winning always but in the scenario the chances of losing is far higher than that of winning.Gambling for fun is one of the outstanding reason why a gambler wouldn’t get stuck in gambling for the long run.Just like I said earlier finding something that would take your whole day and eliminate the room for gambling is a way to stop or control one’s gambling habit.

Finding a distraction is the only way that can help a gambler to reduce how often they gamble.
There are many distractions a gambler can introduce to limit they way he gamble which can be involving in tasks that are very tedious taking a lot of time that will make him to forget about gambling because their is no time to ever think of gambling.
Once a distraction is established, it will take away the mind of remember gambling. Getting a job that takes most of the time can also be another way to forget about gambling.

[I_Anime]

Most 'responsible gambling' articles focus on how to gamble less, not on why people actually succeed in stopping. Real success stories usually aren't built on reading a post once, they come from a shift in awareness and structure. From what I have seen people who manage to stop or regain control usually do a few practical things: they clearly identify why they gamble and remove that trigger, they replace the habit with something that gives a similar outlet without the financial risk, they stop viewing gambling as entertainment or a solution to emotional problems and treat it as a high-risk activity with a predictable downside. All these usually come from a moment of clarity or a painful loss or when they realized the long-term cost. External advice can help but only when it aligns with an internal decision to change.

That’s why most folks usually say “experience is the best teacher “ but it doesn’t teach in a friendly way . There are many reasons why folks endup getting addicted to gambling , some of the reasons is thinking they can get rich  quick through gambling and some Even believe is a solution to emotional problems, but have you ever reason what if in the process of trying to handle your emotions problem through gambling and you endup adding financial problem , now in such situations are you doing yourself any good , No. Best to always play it safe when you are not in your right sense avoid gambling , because in that moment you can make a lot of reckless decisions.

[Powerjumboo]

Entertainment varies for different people, some are entertained when they take high risks which is very weird to me because I see a fun activity that's something that should not take much from you in other words it should be done moderately but that's not the case for some people...Responsible gambling should practiced and a lot of people need to recheck how they run their gambling activities, losing too much should not be fun at all

It is correct that the types of intertainment is vary person to person. But taking too much risk for the entertainment is useless to me. I never take such a risk for entertainment and I do not like and I never suggest taking this type of high risk. The entertainment should be less risk but high entertainment and it could be better if there is no risk.

Your decision in gambling is right because gambling as entertainment should never involve large amounts of money and high risks. If we use large amounts of money in gambling and take high risks, then our gambling will never be entertaining for us. Gambling will become a bit of a curse for us. Like you, I also never use large amounts of money in gambling and never use gambling outside of money. I always use a very small amount of my income in gambling that I never regret losing money. It is always reasonable to use such money in gambling.

[bisdak40]

Your decision in gambling is right because gambling as entertainment should never involve large amounts of money and high risks. If we use large amounts of money in gambling and take high risks, then our gambling will never be entertaining for us. Gambling will become a bit of a curse for us. Like you, I also never use large amounts of money in gambling and never use gambling outside of money. I always use a very small amount of my income in gambling that I never regret losing money. It is always reasonable to use such money in gambling.

Gambling is full of uncertainty, which is why I believe it should not be taken too seriously. It’s best enjoyed for fun, wagering only small amounts so that any losses won’t hurt your pocket. However, I rarely see people on gambling sites who play purely for enjoyment—most are chasing profits.
Personally, as a gambler, my mindset is to start with a small capital and stop once it’s depleted. But in reality, that plan is often hard to follow. When I begin losing, something in my mind pushes me to chase those losses, and in the process, I end up losing even more.

[Mandoy]

Entertainment varies for different people, some are entertained when they take high risks which is very weird to me because I see a fun activity that's something that should not take much from you in other words it should be done moderately but that's not the case for some people...Responsible gambling should practiced and a lot of people need to recheck how they run their gambling activities, losing too much should not be fun at all

It is correct that the types of intertainment is vary person to person. But taking too much risk for the entertainment is useless to me. I never take such a risk for entertainment and I do not like and I never suggest taking this type of high risk. The entertainment should be less risk but high entertainment and it could be better if there is no risk.

Your decision in gambling is right because gambling as entertainment should never involve large amounts of money and high risks. If we use large amounts of money in gambling and take high risks, then our gambling will never be entertaining for us. Gambling will become a bit of a curse for us. Like you, I also never use large amounts of money in gambling and never use gambling outside of money. I always use a very small amount of my income in gambling that I never regret losing money. It is always reasonable to use such money in gambling.

Gambling is more of entertainment than making monumental risks and spending a lot of money. Risky gambling is usually accompanied with tension and remorse rather than entertainment. It is far more prudent to gamble with little that you can bear to lose. In that manner, gambling will not be a problem, as it remains fun. Responsible gambling all lies in having fun and not being stressed with needless financial exposures.

[Tungbulu]

The most important is been moderate, we shouldn't push our luck as much as gambling is concerned. This is one thing gamblers don't have control over. Playing it safe may help a gambler not to incurred more loses that they can't never imagined. Some people do Gambling frequently will increase there chances of winning without also thinking that it will also increase there chances of losing. The best advice is not to overdo it, by being moderate.

You see the problem with most gamblers is that they’re too concerned about winning, they put all their minds on it and forget to make provisions for not losing. Yeah, they feel winning is everything and they miss the point that having the self control and discipline of not losing everything you’ve got is also in one way a big win. Adding moderation in whatever one does in life is everything, no matter how good you are with something, if there’s not a single amount of moderation, you’ll not only overdo it, but also forget the reason you started doing it in the first place.