Recent content by Abigael

Yes, emotional distress is a real concern in gambling. Especially emotions associated with losing in gambling. You can feel so enraged, anxious, sad and tired about losing your hard earned money in gambling. These emotions can be so overwhelming that you end up getting more stuck in problem...

Being criticized could affect your mental health a lot and that could lead you to gambling to escape the issue. People who go through criticism end up believing what others are saying negatively about them. That causes them to have low self esteem and that can be stressful, you end up escaping...

Setting deposit limits is very important for gamblers. It helps you manage your bankroll really well to avoid financial issues brought about by unplanned gambling expenditures. It is important for gamblers to learn about these responsible gambling practices in order to implement them.

Emotions can be so detrimental in gambling and lottery participation. They can hinder you from making the right decisions as your judgement is impaired by desires and stresses coming from different emotions. That is why emotional balance is important for responsible gambling.

It is true that being a sociopath is a risk factor to gambling addiction. It is a mental health problem and you know being mentally unstable leads you to looking for escape routes in risky behaviours. That is why you find most people with mental health problems being problem gamblers.

It is so unfortunate when gambling sites don't have proper ways to deal with casino complaints and issues. This can be so frustrating to gamblers. They need to be so straightforward with messages on how the casino works, what are the odds for each game and how should one go about the gambling...

The technical know how is really important in responsible gambling. One is required to understand the odds presented pretty well and which ones are best. One also needs to understand the responsible gambling measures they need to practice and work on doing them. Lack of knowledge is the most...

This is very true. Responsible gamblers will try their best to enhance their skills in games that require skill. They will strive to practice and research more about how to play the games successfully. Then only play when they are sure about the skill they have.

There is a great connection between responsible gambling and mental health. For one mental health issues can lead one to doing gambling irresponsibly. On the other hand, having a sound mental health can trigger one to gambling responsibly. That is why programs that support responsible gambling...

Yes, responsible gambling should be considered by individual gamblers and the bookmakers plus the government as a way to protect its citizens. These parties should be aware and put in place responsible gambling measures while planning for the gambling practice.

Yes, I think some gamblers don't take in the mental health factor in their gambler. In fact, most of them gamble as a way to escape their mental health issues. Given how mental health issues can lead to problem gambling, it is very important that gamblers take it into consideration.

It is very important indeed for the government and other organizations to support responsible gambling. This is through creating programs and projects that promote the same. Self exclusion programs, counselling services and support groups are great examples of projects that could support...

This is true, especially when going through financial challenges. The kind of stress that comes from being broke can push people to the wall. They will try anything to make money. That could cause them to even borrow money and spend it in gambling with the hope of making money. The biggest...

I think bankroll management is one of those gambling principles that most gamblers fail to adhere to. Most of them are guided by desire rather than logical planning of their money. This is so dangerous as it causes them to lose more money than they could afford to lose.

It is very important indeed for gamblers to take responsibility over their gambling. They need to know how to control their behavior to avoid falling into problem. It involves being aware of the signs of problem and seeking help early. But most important is taking of your actions by managing...