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Overcoming Pathological Gambling
Gambling is big business in America earning billions of dollars in net revenue annually. Americans spend more money each year on legal gambling than they do on video games, movie tickets, recorded music and spectator sports combined (Christiansen, 2000). Gambling is very attractive, especially to people who need money. According to ‘Cash ‘n’ Curry Video Tragaperras’ research center, people who make less than ten thousand dollars a year gamble six times more often than those who earn over fifty thousand dollars a year. A recent program on the Discovery Channel stated that gambling is so attractive, that when the powerball is high, ninety percent of eligible adults buy a ticket. There is no other commodity where the percentages are this high. The odds of winning a state lottery can be compared to being hit by lightening seven times while waiting in the lottery line.
Seventy years ago it was illegal to gamble anywhere in the United States. Our parents grew up thinking that gambling was morally wrong, but our children are growing up thinking that gambling is as easy as going to McDonald’s. Today, all but three states permit gaming, and it’s getting bigger all the time. For the first time in history, gambling is available close to home. People can walk to and from work and gamble. State governments actually encourage their citizens to gamble because it seems like an easy way to collect tax free money.
Most people who gamble enjoy gambling as a game; it’s exciting and fun. But some citizens are caught up in an addiction as powerful as drug addiction.
The biggest step in treatment is realizing you have a problem with gambling. It takes tremendous strength and courage to own up to this, especially if you have lost a lot of money and strained or broken relationships along the way. Dont despair, and dont try to do it alone. Many others have been in your shoes and have been able to break the habit. Overcoming a gambling addiction or problem is never easy. But recovery is possible if you stick with treatment and seek support.
National Council on Problem Gambling 10 Questions About Gambling Behavior 1. Have you often gambled longer than you had planned? 2. Have you often gambled until your last dollar was gone? 3. Have thoughts of gambling have caused you to lose sleep? 4. Have you used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid? 5. Have you made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling? 6. Have you broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling? 7. Have you borrowed money to finance your gambling? 8. Have you felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses? 9. Have you been remorseful after gambling? 10. Have you gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations?
If you or someone you know answers “Yes” to any of these questions, consider seeking assistance from a professional regarding this gambling behavior.
How to Win At Casino Gambling Using "The Law of Attraction"
The concept of metaphysics in casino play is not a new one. Those who truly understand it can reap huge benefits while those who ignore it can sometimes be subject to mere “chance”. In this lesson, well discuss a few key concepts that you can try for yourself. Interestingly enough, though some of these concepts may seem a bit esoteric, theyre quite practical in ways that might really surprise you. The “Law of Attraction” is considered a basic, viable universal law that has proven itself, consistently, with those who practice it. The law states: that which you focus on, will manifest itself in your reality. Now, many people believe in this concept in a superficial way (“Sure you get what you wish for, or are afraid of.”). But only a small percentage of those people can turn that law into an everyday pathway to successful endeavors. In this lesson, were going to take a look at how the law pertains to Casino Gaming. Trust me this isnt just “positive thinking”. Its the practical application of a proven, acknowledged universal concept. Ready? Lets begin.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Items Needed: The willingness to look at things in a positive new light.
Step 1:
The Jackpot Jar
The first thing that you need to consider, when accessing energy, in order to aid you at the casino, is the role of “positive” vs. “negative”. One type of energy will help you and the other will hinder your efforts. Needless to say, playing with money that you cant afford to lose (bill or rent money) is an immediate source of stress which creates negative energy. Never do this! Your fear of losing needed funds will draw that exact probability directly to you.
A cool way to begin creating your own reality is by starting a “Jackpot Jar”. Carefully (and with no outside distractions) create a jar with large colorful letters (blues and greens are best avoid red) that say “JACKPOT” on its side. The word “JACKPOT” will serve as a subliminal positive message that the money inside is intended for “jackpots”. Now place your jar in a convenient location and throw in your extra change along with a few dollars every week until you have the desired funds in which to bring to the casino. You have now taken the first step towards a positively energized, focused casino experience.