Controlling Compulsive Gambling Habits

When was the last time you visited a casino in an excited mood, only to leave the casino in a bad mood because most of the bets are not going your way? I think this is an all too common problem facing many players from the casual players to the high rollers. Depending on the nature of the loss, there are different methods to deal with this issue and deal with it.

First, it is important to remember that games of chance must be viewed as a fun activity recreatonal and should never be used as a means of making money. When visiting a casino, say to yourself, "I am here to have fun. Am not here to generate an income. Whether you win or lose, I am going to enjoy myself and have fun. This is my only goal." If you visit a casino with the mentality that you need to earn money and the bets are not going his way, which do not reach their goal, and as a result, will experience feelings of anger and disappointment.


Secondly, to establish a monetary limit for yourself. In other words, you can decide how much money to spend and are willing to lose every time you visit a casino. Once you set a limit for yourself, never go over that limit, so that even if you lose it, then you should not significantly affect their lifestyle because it is money that you can afford to lose.

Thirdly, try to have a minimum amount of money with you to the casino. If you have decided that you only bet $ 20 per visit, then perhaps we could have $ 20 and enough money to cover all the other costs that might arise. In other words, do not take $ 500 in the casino when you only plan to bet $ 20, and leave all ATM cards and credit cards at home.

Fourthly, to set a time limit for yourself. Decide on the frequency with which they visit a casino and how much time is spent gambling. This also serves as a means to control their habits of gambling. It is a well known fact that the more time passes a player of the game, most likely to lose. This is one of the reasons why most of the casinos have no clocks. If the player loses track of what time it is, then perhaps he / she will stay in the casino and play for a little while longer.

Fifthly, avoid alcohol while gambling. This is due to the fact that alcohol can seriously affect the sense of judgement and cause a person to bet more heavily on what he / she would have played otherwise. A couple of drinks to relax can be OK, but drinking to the point of not being able to think clearly is not.

Sixthly, think of other recreational activities that can be involved in. This does not mean that you should give up gambling, gambling, but perhaps it could be just one of many recreational activities that you can enjoy. So instead of going to the casino on Friday and Saturday, go to the casino on Friday and a movie on Saturday.

Finally, if you find that you have not your game and habits that are beginning to take control of your life, then you should definitely contact Gambler's Anonymous and let them help you.