Gambling addiction is an impulse control disorder. But just like addictions like drugs or alcohol, which are chemical dependency problems, gambling addicts are rarely able to just stop. Even if gambling leads to job loss, family problems or other serious consequences, the gambler will continue to bet. You don’t have to gamble every day to [...]
Gambling Odds and Myths
February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Everyday, people head to Las Vegas hoping to hit the jack pot. Many people dream of the day when they will win a large sum of money and be on easy street for the rest of their lives. Most people think that they have better chances of winning a jack pot in Vegas than they [...]
Mental Illness, Side Effects or Gambling Addiction
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When someone that you know is spending large sums of money gambling and the behavior continues, you may think that they have a gambling addiction, but that may not be the case. There are several mental illnesses that have side effects that are similar to gambling addiction. Several medications that are taken to treat Parkinson’s [...]
Supporting A Family Member With Gambling Addiction
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When someone that you love has let you down or broken our trust it can be very difficult to want to be there for them. When someone that you love has developed an addiction to gambling, or is a compulsive gambler, by the time that they seek treatment, they are usually in debt, own a great of money, [...]
How to Improve your Gambling Results
February 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many players who are new to casinos tend to explore the different rooms, until they find a game that catches their eye. Gambling socially may revolve around the more popular games with friends who hold a deep interest specifically in that game. Here are some easy ways to improve your gambling results. Friends Find [...]
The Ever-Popular Texas Hold ‘Em
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Poker is the most American of all card games. Simply mention this famous pastime and everyone pictures a group of dusty cowhands playing poker in a Wild West saloon. Let’s take a closer look at this game from its beginnings to the modern day. The History of Poker Although Americans claim poker as their own [...]
Should you Trust the Winning Statistics for Gambling ?
February 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many people feel that all forms of gambling is simply a numbers game. Many of these feelings maybe from savvy gamblers who have tried to learn the details of their favorite games inside and out. Counting the cards or memorizing the layout and way a of certain dealer operates can take practice. Some local games [...]