Gambling addiction or pathological gambling is a serious problem for gamblers. Gambling addiction is both a mental illness and incorrect, unhealthy gambling behavior. Gambling addiction can have various negative consequences. Firstly, a person addicted to gambling spends a lot of time in an (online) casino instead of spending it on real work or socializing with loved ones. Secondly, such a player constantly loses large sums of money, which leads to him losing money and getting into debt. The popularity of online casinos is also unfortunately contributing to more and more gamblers developing pathological gambling behavior. How do you have to play in a casino in order not to become addicted to gambling? We would be happy to give you some tips.
Set Realistic Goals When You Gamble
It is necessary to set real and achievable goals for your gambling in the casino. The money you have available should be seen as a gambling bank, not as a means for one or more large bets. The amount of starting capital depends on your goal. It is important, however, that you do not see gambling as a long-term and stable way of earning money. Yes, it is possible to win in a casino, but you will not always be able to win in a casino. And casino games are pre-programmed in such a way that a casino always wins against players because of the house edge. So whether you like it or not, you should consider playing at a casino as a nice entertainment. And winning may be a nice addition to it.
Never chase your losses in a casino
This is perhaps the worst mistake you can make as a gambler. If you have lost money in a casino, you should never try to eagerly chase your loss. Otherwise, you will be addicted to the rollercoaster of feelings and emotions: you lose money – you play to win more money – you lose money again. This results in pathological and systematic gambling behavior when you bet more and more money and keep chasing your losses. And you will never win in the long run if you keep chasing your losses. It is important to understand that games in a casino are powered by random number generators. So you can’t influence the results of the games by betting more money or playing more often.
Control your emotions when you play
Casino players who are addicted to gambling act impulsively and have poor control over their emotions. Nobody can help you here, only you can control yourself. When they have their emotions under control, they are able to act from reason and not from excitement and passion. The results in such a case are not long in coming. Also, always pay attention to the emotional state in which you win when you play. We strongly advise you not to play when you are feeling sad, nervous or stressed. It is also a bad idea to play in a casino when you have drunk alcohol. The amount doesn’t matter: even a glass of beer can have a negative impact on your judgment. You hardly notice it, but even if you have drunk a glass of beer or wine, you relax. You have less control over your actions and your gaming behavior.
Set a bankroll
A well-considered financial strategy is a must for all casino players! To achieve long-term, stable success in gaming, you should think about good bankroll management. Without bankroll management, you lose money more often.
Limit yourself to a few games
A good player is able to select a few games from a wide range and play them. First, limit yourself to 5-10 games of chance whose rules you are reasonably familiar with. This way you can avoid “rushing” the games and be more rational when gambling.