Gambling addiction?

gilipsie · #1 (**permalink**) 09-07-2007, 05:20 PM

It's scary to think how addicting gambling can be, but it is a huge problem. I just found this article.

http://news.777.com/2007-09/accounta...ling-addiction

Church Accountant Stole £70,000 to Fund Gambling Addiction

The article says he lost it online and only won back 10% of what he gambled.

And this is the kicker... he only got 16 months! WOW!

MHJ · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007, 07:41 PM

A gambling addiction can be something that would be super hard to break without professional help and guidance.

gilipsie · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2007, 03:31 PM

I agree.... I guess it's just like any addiction. Is it harder to "beat" though because it's socially acceptable to gamble? I am grateful that I can walk away. Of course we've all tested our luck once too often, but I've never bet more than I could handle.

MHJ · #4 (**permalink**) 09-11-2007, 04:36 PM

I would not say that it is socially acceptable. Gambling is not exactly considered a "proper" hobby

gilipsie · #5 (**permalink**) 09-12-2007, 07:57 PM

If I ever become addicted to gambling I won't get any help, I will just waste my life away til I die. We have to enjoy our life so why not enjoy it by doing what it is that we want to do.

sacback1 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007, 08:05 PM

I think if you are going to wate your money over and over again, you might as well go to church and pay your ties.

kisna · #7 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 07:39 AM

Yes, gambling can be a huge addiction.
But they do not realize it until they are winning.

jarnold · #8 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 11:53 PM

Want a nice and easy way to prevent it? Bring a "decent" amount of money to the casinos and a friend.

gilipsie · #9 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 08:35 PM

Yeah of course, You aren't going to want to leave and come back just to play more money. Don't bring everything you own to the casino.

jarnold · #10 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 06:24 PM

But you know what sucks, I guess sometimes I have a minor form of the "addiction." I always tell myself "I can win this back!", but its usually with friends, so its nothing serious hopefully