Cover of Holy Bible: 10th Anniversary Edition The Bible does not derogate gambling as a sin. It does not mention any adverse statements about lottery or betting as well. However, the Bible cautions. The Bible has always warned people from running behind money. Because, running behind money will only bring disappointment. And with it misery. [...]
Psychological Gambling
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia What is gambling? Is it something to do with psychology? Is it a form of rebellious behavior? There have been two points of view on this. Gambling is normal behavior, but a slightly more extended version of it. Secondly, gambling is behavior that deviates from the normal. So we can say that [...]
You can substitute your crave for gambling with something else
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia If gambling gives you a high, there could be a substitute that could give you the same feeling. Have you not seen how people chew chewing gums when they want to eat sweets? It’s a substitute. Initially it might feel unsatisfying, but you get the same results. Substitute therapy is a [...]
Coming out of the gambling rut
May 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia In America millions of people can’t escape the cobweb of gambling. They are addicted to it so much that they feel like riding a tiger and not coming down, lest they be eaten. Gambling can lift the morale to new heights. It can also plunge it to desperate lows. Out of [...]
Of gamblers and superstitions
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Gambling is a big game. Gamblers are thrifty people who do stuff sporadically, randomly, and without prediction. Otherwise how would anyone be a gambler eh? The high-seeing gambler has always believed in luck more than logic. Gambling is really not mathematics. There is not straightforward way to the answer. You slight [...]
Lucky Streaks May Not Be Lucky
April 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are many ways to feed someone’s need for an adrenaline rush. Most options are not reasonable for everyone, however, either due to limitations. Physical issues may keep a person from skydiving, zip-lining or extreme sports. Since some can be quite expensive, they may not be right for those on a limited budget either. For [...]
Gambling Addiction: Don’t Let the Need Ruin Your Life
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gambling addiction is just like any other. It creeps up on you, becoming a full blown problem before you realize it. The changes in habit are subtle, with the human mind being able to justify any number of behaviors and problems. Hence the term “sweeping it under the rug.” It is entirely possible to enjoy [...]