consider the appeal and drawbacks of gambling?
552299
the appeal is the big win the draw back is the amount of money you lose in the process.
303382
the government has certain rights to stop stuff online, however i think that pushing to stop online pay poker sites is going overboard. i personally think it does no harm. but another side to that is u can gamble online in any state..even states where gambling is illegal, so the government might try to pull some law that says that if u live in a state where gambling is illegal u cant do it online. who knows?
611628
I lost quite a chunk in shares,\n\nBut i have never regretted it since i agreed to play that game only after analyzing all the pros and cons, and I am hopeful of recovering that dough at some point in time!
563606
you do not say too much to work with on this. i will say be very careful in your decision making. weigh the pros and cons on this issue before making a decision. If it should hurt your family then that is  the first thing you do not want to do. you never want to cause hurt or shame to them. whatever your cause.... does it come before family values...something you must ask yourself. remember when there is an action there is always a reaction. you must ask yourself what will the reaction be to your gamble.
587078
Playing cards?  As long as He isn't gambling where is the sin?  And personally, I believe if it is for monopoly money or some such minor thing, it still isn't gambling.  \n\nGagging at those gnats again.
575646
What your are asking "Is wining money from gambling moral" is a question that will have as many different answers as there are people. As everyone has different morals.\n\nAs far as my morals:\nYes, winging money from gambling is morally correct. If all parties involved in the bet are aware of how the bet works and the outcomes of winning or losing, then I see no problem. The people you bet against (whether it be individuals in a card game or the casino) sure don't seem to mind taking your money when you loose, so take theirs when you win.
345213
Work hard. Get two jobs. Reduce your bills and buy only the basic. NEVER TRY A CASINO. NEVER. Your problems may get bigger.
89533
Ummm ... do you have a specific question about them? I can tell you that it is the most effective kind of reinforcement and that it is the reason why gambling is addictive. When you aren't sure when the reward is going to come you tend to think it's always right around the corner. I hope that helps!
366729
I don't know how you feel about 12 step programs, but someone very close and dear to me did Gambler's Annonymous and it REALLY helped him. At first he was skeptical, especially because they talked about a "higher power" and he's not the religious type and didnt want to join some cult - but he found an idea of a higher power just as a better life that is meant for him that he can have if he gives himself over to it and there were all types of people there. I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I can tell you that he has not only stopped gambling but he has a better relationship with his family, is dating and working, is a more open and honest person and just generally happier.\n\nIf anything it wouldn't hurt - you are not forced to stay if you dont want and you are not forced to pay money for it, so worth a try. \n\nI wish you the best!
780222
um i know that you can fill out a f.a.s.f.a. federal aplication for student finnancial aid... but i dont know how they will look at your gambling debt........ good luck.
540047
Ya, gamble is entertainment.  Gamble under control is never a problem.  People like to gamble because it's fun.  If Charles Barley spends couple hunded bucks on gambling each year, that's not a problem.  That's way below some women spent on shopping.\n\nAnd he said several times he has the gambling problem, not many people will admit their own faults.  Gambling addiction is bad, but as long as he won't be addicted to it, that won't be a problem.
459196
Nope as long as the check is legal. I did on line Gambling a couple of times and won money. Mostly lost money but the last check I got was $1200.00 and the bank took it just fine. Most on line Gambling is done off shore from the U.S. and they do not want a bad reputation so they pay up when they occasionally lose. All on line gambling has going for it is word of mouth from other users so they do not tend to screw there patrons  other then the gaming itself.\nGood Luck!!
909085
gambling isn't a dirty word or a disease. an addiction cannot be cured without taking away the catylist. smoker-smokes. boozer- booze  gambler-fruit machines bookies push penny slot machines and one arm bandits. ciggies and booze merchants have a strict code and licensing laws.  gambling is state endorsed revenue different from  off licenses and bars and corner shops that sell ciggies.  the government likes people to become addicted to gambling, it lines thier pockets for wars, if that was'nt the case go to your nearest shop and look for the camelot sign.
649561
If you keep winning I think that it would be okay to still play. Are you spending thousands of dollars on tickets??? If so, you must be winning bigtime!! If you are only concerned about the addiction part then don't buy them. Just walk away man, walk away...
594484
Some people are more prone to becoming addicted to gambling (or alcohol, or sex, or other typical types of behaviour) because the pleasure circuits in their brain are less sensitive to the action of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which gets released when a rewarding action is performed. In most people the activation of the pleasure circuits triggers a feeling of satsfaction and the person has no need to repeat the behaviour again straight away. However in people with this disorder the feeling of satisfaction is never created and they fall into a cycle of repeating the usually rewarding action over and over again, to the point at which it becomes destructive.\n\nMy point in telling you this is to emphasise that people are different and that quitting may not be an easy process. However, you have done half the hard work already in realising that you need to stop. Gambling can be very addictive because of its luck-based element. I bet you always think that you will win the next time you play? However it can also be very destructive, particularly for relationships because often those near you will not share your view on how to spend the money.\n\nIn order to quit, it is important that you have the support of your friends and family and talk to them often about your progress, and especially if you are feeling like you will revert to your old ways. The best way to quit something is also to have clear and realistic goals for what you want to achieve within a certain timeframe. If the progress is slow and you are finding it hard, you might want to try professional addiction counselling, as counsellors will be experienced in these kind of cases and be able to guide you past the pitfalls. As someone else mentioned, Gamblers Anonymous would probably also help. Talking to people in similar situations to yourself and with a similar resolve to quit might help you enormously to strengthen your resolve.\n\nSo, good luck - it may be tough but I'm sure you will be successful if you are well-motivated for the challenge.
803036
Gambling is not a sin if the money you lose was extra and your family is not neglected. \n\nMost bingos are state run and the money goes to charity, and you get some R & R. \n\nWhat is a sin is getting all caught up in absurd legalisms that come from Calvinism/Puritanism, where you can't have any fun. \n\nHow much risk you have in becoming a compulsive gambler is really between you and God, and nobody else. Keep your spending under contol, and if you can't, then it is a sin.
1136555
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