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Problem Gambling is a progressive, medically recognized disease characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, the need to make bigger bets and to bet more often, restlessness and irritability when trying to stop gambling, chasing losses, and loss of control of one’s life. The problem gambler will continue to gamble in spite of increasing financial, psychological, vocational and social problems, eventually hitting rock bottom if they do not receive help. They often develop symptoms of major depression and can be at risk for suicide.
Problem gamblers are to be found wherever there is opportunity to make bets. These includes betting shops, horse racing tracks, dog racing, casinos and even their own homes. Many problem gamblers indulge their obsession in the privacy and loneliness of their own homes by sitting at the computers and using the many on-line casinos, where roulette, poker and many other forms of gambling and betting are available.
Compulsive or pathological gamblers show no visible signs of their addiction. Because of this invisibility, your family member, your best friend, your co-worker or anyone else you know could be a problem gambler. Problem gamblers are so ashamed of their addiction, they hide it from even those closest to them.
The good news is that help is available and problem gambling is treatable.
On the other hand, many gamblers do not yet recognise their problem or potential problem and are still eager to pursue their activity whether it be horse racing, dog racing, casino’s, online casino’s or the multitude of opportunities that exist top lose their money. For these people we suggest the following links where eager entrepreneurs are keen to relieve you of whatever money you have left.
Resources to pursue problem gambling
http://www.pokercasinoratings.com/
This site reviews the best online poker and casino rooms, as well as offering help on how to play the games.
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