Responsible Gambling - Have you ever questioned your gambling?

[Kotsy]

If you're reading this, then you may have questioned yourself at some point in life. We encourage you to read the following to the end, take a few days and think about it.
Then come back here and read it again. Our hope is if gambling has consumed your life, then maybe something in this article will "click" for you.

Bonus Paradise is always available if you just wish to post anything. Sometimes talking about it helps.

This seems like a pretty simple question. But in the end, and if you are truthful with yourself,
it could make a life changing experience. We don't want to scare you, but we want to offer you hope. Only you as the gambler can decide.

Gambling in any form should be a means of entertainment and enjoyment.

If you can answer yes to any of the below statements;
then, maybe you should reassess your
gambling habits..these are general questions. For further
assessment tools, use the links below

We'll pose these to you.......


*Secrecy over money and finances and playing online
*Desired alone time at the computer
*New desire to control household finances
*Overdue or unpaid bills
*Unexplained loans or cash advances
*Lack of money, despite the same income and expenses
*Unusual increase in credit card activity
*Asking friends and family for money
*Missing jewelry, cash, or valuables
*Dwindling savings or assets
*Missing bank or credit card statements
*Calls or letters from bill collectors
*Unexplained cash, especially when there are unpaid bills

Below are some great links to look at and maybe get some help.

First Step - Self Help for Gambling Issues
(Australia)

Gamblers Anonymous Official Home Page.

Gamblers Anonymous International Directory

Home - The National Council on Problem Gambling

The National Council on Problem Gambling offers a national helpline at 1-800-522-4700


In the end, only you can decide.

[amyhop]

I do not really gamble too much although I have fun when I do. But these are some great tips for other people who either suspect that they or someone else that they know may have a problem with gambling. Thanks for the links.

[SystEmsuX]

Originally Posted by Kotsy

*Lack of money

Darn, that's a problem for me, but it's not gambling-related! A problem I wish I had:

Originally Posted by Kotsy

*Unexplained cash

[jessicalelle]

ive been questioning myself since last weekend...lost some money and im thinking to quit online poker

[dogbites68]

Good question there Kotsy.I think we all think about it after its to late and the damage is done.There was another thread that touched on this matter and not to many people got into the battle.But its like i said in that thread we all have choices in life some good some bad.BUt as long as the bad makes us a better person for the next time around.lol who said u cant teach an old dog new tricks.