Top 10 Gambling Addiction Books

1. Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas by Natasha Dow Schull

An Overview
Machine gambling, especially in Las Vegas is a unique world unimaginable by those not inside it. Gamblers enter a zombie-like “machine zone” when gambling on slot machines, and the goal becomes to continue playing as long as possible, rather than to win. Physical and economic exhaustion combined with this trancelike state are clear signs of gambling addiction. Is it the market's fault for designing the machine ergonomics, casino architecture, and managing the ambience to encourage this behavior of maximizing the time on each device? Or is it the consumer's fault for returning to the product, despite attending Gambler's Anonymous meetings or seeking gambling addiction treatment? It is most likely the overwhelming interplay between the two, and how the traffic between people and machines of chance are intensifying at an alarming and overwhelming rate.

Who This Book Is For
Addition by Design is not one of many gambling addiction help guides. It is an in depth look into the way machines are designed to create and retain gambling addicts to maximize profit. This book is for those who seek to understand the mind of gambling addicts and the workings of the gambling industry, and how those interplay to create the gambling addiction cycle. Whether the reader has or still has a gambling addiction and wants to understand what caused or causes it, has a close friend or family member with a machine gambling addiction, or just has an overwhelming curiosity of the psychology behind gambling addition, this book provides startling insight into the cycle.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim that Addiction by Design is a page-turner. It addresses video gaming gambling addiction in a detailed and rich way that no other gambling book has done before. They are compelled by the practical and philosophical questions about the players and the psychology behind individuals and machines designed to entrance and trap them.

2. Gripped By Gambling by Marilyn Lancelot

An Overview
Gripped By Gambling is an autobiographical memoir of Marilyn Lancelot's struggle with addiction. This isn't one of your typical gambling addiction stories. Lancelot began her nightmare by becoming addicted to alcohol, followed by prescription drugs and overeating, all which led to the most financially burdensome addiction – gambling. She first visited a casino in 1984 when she was 53 and continued to travel four hours to gamble every weekend for seven years. Her unhealthy cycle came to a climax when she was caught embezzling. She had been signing her employers' name to company checks to support her gambling. When she was arrested and sentenced to two years in prison, even her family was surprised to hear about her gambling addiction. After twenty years of recovery from gambling, Lancelot has written this memoir and her experiences to help other women gamblers. She has began Gambler's Anonymous meetings in her home town and local prison, where she especially seeks to help women, whose needs are often unaddressed at men's Gambler's Anonymous meetings.

Who This Book Is For
Women gamblers or those who know one are the target audience of this book. Sometimes what helps best in overcoming problems in gambling is to know you are not alone. The signs of gambling addiction are not unique to any individual – they are shared by all those who are overcoming problems of gambling addiction. Lancelot's book can help by sharing an example of where the road of gambling addiction takes you, so maybe you can learn from Lancelot's mistakes instead of making the same ones.

Highlights and Praise
Compulsive and pathological gamblers rave that this is the book that touched their heart and caused them to examine their own gambling addiction problems. Lancelot's account of recovery has inspired many to make the journey themselves. She proves that no matter how far and low the addiction has taken you, even to prison, there is hope for recovery. Readers also rave about how fast paced the book is and call it a page turner.

3. Gambling: Don't Bet On Itby Joyce B. Taylor-Marbury

An Overview
The story of a gambler, Gambling: Don't Bet On It is an in depth look at the experience of having a gambling addition. Joyce B. Taylor-Marbury tells her story and the twenty-five years she spent addicted to gambling. Her addiction led her to lie, cheat, and scheme to get money to support her habit, and she slowly began to realize that she couldn't stop. The cycle of winning and of not winning led to an obsession to desperately continue gambling, through whatever means necessary. Marbury finally began attending Gamblers Anonymous meetings and her recovery began. She claims she is still in recovery, even today.

Who This Book is For
If you are curious about what causes a gambler to continue gambling, if you've ever asked “why doesn't he or she just stop?” then this book is for you. Marbury gives readers an inside look into what it is like to fall into a cycle of gambling addiction and not be able to stop. Maybe you are a reader who doesn't consider your gambling a problem. Maybe it is just something you like to do on occasion, or more often than occasion. Marbury will show you the slow descent into addiction that you can not see coming until it is too late. Whether you gamble, admit to a gambling addiction, or love a gambler, this book will open your eyes to gambling addiction symptoms, the signs of gambling addiction, and the gambling addiction cure.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim the book is eloquent and honest about gambling addiction, the pain that comes from it, and the effort it takes to recover. They claim the book is not just for those looking for healing from gambling problems, but for anyone looking to read an emotionally intense story about healing. This memoir could be the encouraging and uplifting boost you need, whatever your addiction or pain.

4. A Day at a Time by Gamblers Anonymous

An Overview
A Day at a Time is the handbook for participants of Gamblers Anonymous. It is an essential recovery tool for compulsive and pathological gamblers. The book provides daily reflections and prayers meant to offer hope, support, and guidance every day of the year for those in recovery. It addresses the fears, struggles, and problems that those overcoming problems in gambling face on a daily basis, and encourages constant and dedicated growth and recovery. Each daily passage is packed with encouragement and support so readers can face whatever they are going through each day. Having a daily reminder of goals and positive thoughts to focus on is essential to the gambling addiction cure.

Who This Book Is For
A Day at a Time is an essential handbook for anyone on the path of recovery from a gambling addiction. This book, a staple at Gambler's Anonymous, is much like other Anonymous Anonymous daily reflections. It addresses issues all those who struggle with addiction face. For those recovering from a gambling addiction, it is essential, but those who struggle with other addictions or pain can also find benefit from this guide. Many of the passages can relate to anyone who struggles on a daily basis to maintain a focus and presence. Though all Anonymous Anonymous meetings have their own handbooks, the pathes to recovery are similar.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim that this handbook gives them encouragement no matter what they are going through or facing every day. It helps them feel less alone and give them the strength to continue on the path of recovery. It offers readers a complete self examination and helps them face their illness and addiction head on.

5. Addiction and Responsibility: An Inquiry into the Addictive Mind by Francis Seeburger

An Overview
Francis F. See burger, Ph.D., is a retired Professor of Philosophy from the University of Denver. He taught for forty-one years and wrote The Stream of Thought, Emotional Literacy: Keeping Your Heart, and also The Open Wound: Trauma, Identity, and Community. He also writes a blog called “Trauma and Philosophy.” Well qualified to talk about addiction, Seeburger writes about the addictive nature in all of us. Few of us have nothing in our lives that does not have some characteristic qualities of addiction. We often excuse our addictive behaviors when we see people who have bigger problems or addictions than us, saying “at least I'm not like that guy; I must not have a problem.” However, Seeburger argues it is more beneficial to ourselves to see the ways in which we really are like the addicts we claim to be above. Their experiences can help illuminate our own and help us see the addictions in ourselves, which in turn, makes it easier to address them.

Who This Book Is For
This book is for everyone, but especially those who know they face addictions and are trying to identify and address them. Dr. Seeburger knows it is better to know what you are facing than remain in denial, because when you do, you have a chance of recovering. Living in denial means there is no chance of recovery or change – only the possibility of intensifying the problem. Facing or admitting to addictions can seem scary, but what is scarier is letting one take over your life unseen, building until it is to big to handle alone.

Highlights and Praise
Readers love the way this book not only addresses addictive behavior, but addresses how addictive thinking produces this behavior. They claim the book is not easy reading and full of hard truths, but essential into understanding what is necessary for recovery.

6. Taking Back Your Life: Women and Problem Gambling by Diane Rae Davis Ph.D.

An Overview
Having a gambling addiction is tough, and being a woman with a gambling addiction adds an entire new layer of issues and pressure. There are more than five million women with gambling problems struggling today – just in the United States. As gambling venues, casinos, and online card rooms multiply, so do the number of addicts. Even women who seek assistance run into blocks due to the taboo of being a woman with a gambling problem. What many gambling support groups do not address are the social and cultural pressures that women face in addition to the addiction itself. Dr. Diane Rae Davis, an addiction expert presents information on preventing relapse, finding support groups, and healing relationships while in recovery.

Who This Book Is For
Taking Back Your Life is for any woman with an addiction, especially if the addiction is gambling. Davis gives women the support and the words they need to hear as they face this illness. She presents the steps necessary to take back control of their lives. If you are looking for methods and treatment to identify what makes you vulnerable to addiction, recognize the consequences of addictive behavior, and know how to begin recovering, this book is for you. It is full of techniques, tools, user-friendly guides, and gambling addiction stories of women who have gone through the same problems as you.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim the book describes exactly what the seductive slide into hopeless addiction is like, and how this compulsion to gamble uniquely affects women. They say the personal narratives and women's stories give them just the hope and strength they need to face their addiction head on and that it is a must read for anyone who finds themselves drawn to the casino to escape the stresses and anxieties of their lives.

7. Overcoming Your Pathological Gambling: Workbook (Treatments That Work) by Robert Ladouceur and Stella Lachance

An Overview
Robert Ladouceur and Stella Lachance are both psychologists at the School of Psychology at Universite Laval and have designed this workbook with a corresponding therapist guide that work together to form a complete package for overcoming problems in gambling. Meant to be used in conjunction with therapy, Overcoming Your Pathological Gambling helps readers to learn recovery skills for completely eliminating the need to gamble. Ladouceur and Lachance have spent over twenty years studying the psychology of gambling, and have compiled the treatments that are most effective in curing the gambling addiction. All the programs have been thoroughly researched and tested in clinical trials and include forms, worksheets, and assignments to keep readers' attention and engagement. Not only do they lay out specific techniques to use to control the urge to gamble, they help readers understand the truth of gambling games, and why they have developed an addiction.

Who Is This Book For
This book is for anyone who can not control their gambling. Once gambling has started taking over you life and you find it is disrupting relationships and work, it is difficult to stop alone. This workbook will aid you in your search for truth and freedom. Pathological gambling is greatly increasing in society. The problem not only comes from desires to escape from problems, but also from incorrect beliefs about gambling, and the feeling that you can control the outcomes. Gambling is designed to be addictive, and you are not alone in succumbing to its hold.

Highlights and Praise
Readers and participants with this workbook claim it is simple, but effective. It provides an understanding of the nature of the problem and tools to combat the compulsive behavior. The information presented is highly accessible to everyone, even those who do not understand pathological gambling, and produces direct benefits and results.

8. Born to Lose: Memoirs of a Compulsive Gambler by Bill Lee

An Overview
Bill Lee has written a memoir about his life, focusing on his gambling addiction and how it has affected him. He is a Chinese American who grew up in San Francisco Chinatown. In Born to Lose, Lee chronicles his forty year gambling addiction. He claims he was born to be a pathological gambler, being brought into a culture where many lose their children in bets. His gambling addiction began in third grade where he lost his baseball card collection and continued throughout his youth and adulthood until he forfeited everything he owned in Las Vegas at blackjack tables. His self esteem relied on winning and he became obsessed with money, losses validating his feelings of worthlessness and driving him to gamble more to win back his self value. He claims he would have bet his life if he had the opportunity. Hopeless, Lee turned to Gamblers Anonymous' Twelve Step program and began his 15 year journey to recovery. In the end, the memoir is one of hope. Recovery is possible, even for those as lost as Lee.

Who Is This Book For
Born to Lose is not only for those struggling with a gambling addiction, though they may greatly benefit from it, but it is for anyone looking for a story of overcoming addiction, loss, and rising from the bottom. Anyone who doubts that Twelve Step programs work should read this book. From compulsive pathological gambler who had lost everything to successful entrepreneur and writer, Bill Lee will convince anyone that Gamblers Anonymous can help.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim that Lee's memoir is compelling, easy to read, and encouraging. Those struggling with addiction themselves find hope in Lee's story of recovery, and those with family or friends who are pathological gamblers find a way to understand what they are going through and why the grip of gambling is so strong. They claim Lee tells the fascinating story with neither self pity or self glorification, but with hope.

9. The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook by Robert R. Perkinson

An Overview
Robert R. Perkinson is a licensed psychologist, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and is the clinical director of Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, South Dakota. He specializes in treating alcoholics, addicts, and pathological gamblers. He has written numerous books and workbooks on curing addiction and attaining recovery. The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook is designed for patients to be a walkthrough of the recovery process of addiction. Treatment methods include skills training, medication, motivational enhancement, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The course is a twelve step program that leads patients through exercises to help them reflect on the causes of their gambling problem.

Who Is This Book For
This workbook is intended for those looking to recover from gambling addiction. It is not just one of many gambling addiction help guides – it is a course designed by a leading expert in the field of addiction and recovery. It provides a patient set of exercises that leads addicts from the beginning of recovery to the end. Those looking for concrete and implementable tools for gambling addiction treatment should work through this book. Twelve step recovery programs are proven to work, and have many successful personal stories to prove it. It will help users to identify defects in the character that lead them to gamble, and give them told to prevent relapse.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim it caused them to take a hard look at themselves and their addiction, an essential part of recovery. It helps addicts to truly see their addiction and how it has taken over their lives. They claim reading it made them feel less alone in their pathological gambling. It is clear and honest about what addicts need to change.

10. Nicotine Dreams: A Story of Compulsive Gambling by Katie Cunningham

An Overview
Unlike many other gambling addiction stories, this one is fictionalized. Katie Cunningham, seeking to understand her own gambling compulsion and to find others with gambling addictions, she wrote a fictionalized account of her struggles with gambling and descent into gambling hell. The story is about Kim, an ordinary mother with two children and a husband she doesn't always get along with. At the beginning of the story, her vices are the stock market, shopping, and cigarettes. However, when a casino opens hear her house, her addiction to gambling begins. Her compulsion to play slots and power machines becomes so great, so will risk everything to continue.

Who Is This Book For
This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about gambling addiction, feel less alone in it, understand a loved one going through it, or just enjoys a well told and compelling story. The book depicts gambling addiction like none other. Unlike other memoirs and books about overcoming gambling addiction, instead of telling readers what it's like, Nicotine Dreams shows them. You will understand clearly how the addictive cycle unfolds and drags gamblers down into a hell they can not climb out of.

Highlights and Praise
Readers claim this is one of the most frightening and real depictions of pathological gambling that they have ever read. The psychological aspects of the book are real and compelling, the the writing is eloquent and compelling. Readers who have struggled with addiction find themselves relating to the book is terrifying and surprising ways, and those who know compulsive gamblers are able to understand the psychology behind the habit.

Always Play with Cushion, to Avoid Addiction Problems

Casino games are full of thrill and excitement and thus few people enter into the world to just have an experience of it. There are also a group of people who enter the gambling world only with a motive to earn money. In any case you try and play in an online game you need to be aware of the risks associated with online gambling and be prepare to play for fun and not get carry away. There are some people who also play casino games every day because they are addicted to it. If you are just a beginner then you must be aware about the risks associated with these games.

Online casino games are quite attractive and thus people get addictive towards it. Addiction does not grow in a single day but it is a gradual process which is seen in people at different stages. Beginners get tempted towards the game when they start winning. Many people just play it with a wish of earning huge and thus they lose control over their bankroll and put all the money they have in the game. This is also an addiction and the problem can also lead to mental disorder.

The recovery from the addiction depends on its severity thus compulsive gambling is divided into stages. Some of the different stages of addiction when players tend towards compulsive gambling are:

1. The first symptom of compulsive gambling is seen in players during the winning stage. When the players win huge amount of money they start thinking why not double the wager and play again. Since I have won one game which means luck is in my favor. Just the thought forcefully makes them play. For example, a guy can get into an online game, say in the UK. He is instantly gets the latest betting bonuses for uk players and enjoy enhanced experience. But once the bonus has ended, and the gambler is on a losing streak, that's where the problems come in.

2. Another stage of gambling addiction is seen in people when they lose. When players lose a game they think that once they have lost they will not lose again. They also have a feeling that maybe in the second round their luck might strike and they win back the money lost in the last round.

3. A stage where the compulsion of gambling is beyond the players control then it is the acute case. This is usually a gradual process. This happens when to players who have been playing online casino games in years and has an ability to take both loss and profit.

There are great experiences that comes with online gambling , and there are bad ones. And the difference is very slim. You should be on the lookout and not let you emotions take control over your life. A great game online can become a disaster in a hurry so play with ease. If you lose, stop playing. Try in another day, and always for low amount. Winning online games is quite difficult, losing, is quite easy. Protect yourself from gambling problems by limiting the time you spend playing. It's as simple as that.

5 Signs of Poker Addiction and 5 Tips to Stop

Addiction is an issue that affects a lot of people worldwide. Whether it's to pharmaceuticals or drugs, alcohol or poker, its effects can be devastating on the addicted individuals, as well as the family and friends around them. This is why it's increasingly important to spot addiction-related issues early and take steps to counter them before they become an even bigger problem.

The 5 telltale signs of poker addiction

Poker, both online and in real life, is highly entertaining - as long as players don't overdo it. Recreational poker, even with real money involved, can be a great way to spend time. But people with an inclination toward addiction go far beyond entertainment. Problem gamblers often play with money they should pay their bills, or even buy groceries with. When they run out, they may sell things or even borrow - sometimes from where they shouldn't - to fund their addiction. When they lose, they chase their losses, trying to win back their cash - usually ending up losing even more. They go to extremes to find more money to play with, and will put gambling before everything else in their lives.

Tips on fighting poker addiction

The first, and most important, step toward fighting gambling addiction is to admit the problem. Addicts are reluctant to do so at first, too afraid to admit their issues even to themselves. Recognizing the problem will help start the journey toward fighting it. Turning to social games is often helpful. A poker addict might just play poker for free and get his or her "fix" on a daily basis without losing any more money. Social gambling games have been used in the past by gambling addiction support groups to fight the uncontrollable urge to gamble, with some success. Getting support is another step in the right direction. No matter if it's family or friends, or the series of gambling addiction support groups, like Gamblers Anonymous, being surrounded by people fighting the same fight can help addicts fight their own issues. Another important step is to avoid any temptation. While free games might help avoid excessive gambling for real money, they are merely a quick fix, not a long-term solution. Staying away from casinos and poker rooms, as well as having someone else control the money sources, is a much better approach. Last, but not least, professional help is often needed to get rid of the issues definitively. Addiction is a recognized psychiatric condition. Up to 70% of all gambling addicts have such a condition, and need additional treatment, often involving psychotherapy and sometimes even medication.

Prevention is the best line of defense

There is nothing wrong with an occasional bet, but when it starts to take control of an individual's life, it starts becoming a real issue that has to be dealt with. Recognizing the early signs and fighting the problem before it becomes more serious is the best way to fight gambling addiction.

People at risk of gambling addiction

Anyone and everyone can develop the disorder of gambling addiction. However, there are some groups of people, which are more likely to develop pathological gambling. Some of these include sportspeople, females and youngsters. Youngsters The number of youngsters with gambling problems has increased in the recent years. Economic downturns and recession have compelled many youngsters to resort to gambling. Several youngsters spend lot of time in front of their computers gambling on the web sites that offer online betting. These youngsters don’t realize how much money they spend on gambling. Sportspeople Numerous sportspeople have openly admitted that they are addicted to gambling. Even though they may have huge amount of money, their gambling addiction can easily eat their money no matter how large it is. Females More and more number of females is developing gambling problems. These days several web sites targeting women have launched and encourage them to play games such as bingo. Women who stay longer at home and don’t go to work start gambling online, which in turn becomes a part of their life. The group of people mentioned-above is at a greater risk of developing gambling addiction. In fact, they now constitute a major chunk of people who have developed gambling addiction. A subtle early onset hint of gambling addiction includes noticing that your gaming habits have rapidly escalated from a game like online bingo game to increasing habits of playing every game that you can get into.

What are the negative effects of gambling addiction?

Gambling addiction leads to potential devastation of an individual suffering from the condition. Apart from this, the condition also leads to various problems in the life of an individual suffering from it. The following are some of the negative effects of gambling addiction.

Enhanced domestic violence: One of the major negative effects that gambling addiction can have is the increase in the domestic violence in families having people with gambling addiction. People with gambling addiction frequently involve in quarrels and fights with their family members over the issue of excessive gambling.

Increased chances of child abuse: Studies indicate that children of gambling addicts are most likely to be abused at an early age. Apart from this, the children of people having compulsive gambling also posses high risk of suffering from mental disorders such as behavior problems, depression, substance abuse and others.

These were some of the major negative effects of gambling addiction. Apart from this, excessive gambling addiction also has some negative consequences on the mental as well as physical health of the individual who suffers from the condition. If you think that you have developed gambling addiction, then there is no need to worry, as there are various treatment options available, which help to get rid of gambling addiction.

How to know if you suffer from gambling addiction

Many people suffering from gambling addiction never accept the fact that they suffer from gambling addiction. This is mainly because they are unaware of the fact that excessive gambling can lead to gambling addiction. If you are also one of those people then here are some things that will help you to know whether you are really suffering from gambling addiction. People who usually suffer from gambling addiction mostly take off to engage in gambling activities such as sports bets, playing online poker and others. If you lie that you don’t visit betting shops frequently or play gambling sports on the Internet when you actually do then you are suffering from gambling addiction. Some of the people who engage in gambling activities despite losing regularly are also categorized into gambling addicts. Do your loved ones tell you to stop your gambling activities as you are doing it quite frequently? If you answer this question in the affirmative then you must know that you are suffering gambling addiction. These were some of the things, which you need to notice in yourself, as it will help you to know whether you are really a gambling addict or not.

Managing your online gambling

Online gambling can be a lot of fun, interactive games that are enjoyable to play and can offer the prospect of winning big money. But for some people it can be difficult to know where to set the limits of their online gambling, when to stop, when to walk away. It may not be a full-on gambling addiction, but you may be starting to lose perspective on what is gambling for fun and what is becoming a bit compulsive or a bit out of control. In this article we share with you some simple strategies that might help you to better control your gambling sessions, or at least help you to know when you may be exceeding the limits that you have set yourself up.

Choose your gambling providers carefully

One simple strategy is to limit your activities to one or two reputable online gambling operators. The reason that this is important is that you have lots of different accounts with multiple providers it is much more difficult to keep track of how much money you are losing (or winning) and you may switch from one game to another without any real perspective on how much time you’ve been spending playing and how much money you have been risking. Choose either a provider that offers a wide range of games that will always keep you entertained, or if you are a bit more of a specialist (such as only playing poker), then choose a reputable specialist poker provider such as Carbon Poker.

Set your limits

Before you sit down and begin playing your favourite games, it is essential that you set yourself some clear limits. There are two specific limits that you need to set yourself - you need to make an agreement with yourself that you will only play the online gambling games for a set amount of time (for example, one hour); and you also need to make an agreement with yourself on the maximum amount of money that you will risk on the games that you are playing (for example, £50). There’s an additional limit that you might also want to try which is that you will take any winnings off the table - this way you are never risking more than your original stake, and at the end of your allotted time you may be able to walk away with a small profit in your pocket.

Share your passion

If online gambling is something that you enjoy doing as one of your hobbies, then it’s good to talk about it with other people, sharing your excitement and the stories about your wins and losses. Often people get into trouble with online gambling when they are secretive about their gambling, concealing their losses from family and friends. Talking regularly about your online gambling is a good way to keep perspective on your hobby and ensure that you’re sticking to the limits that you have agreed with yourself.

Online gambling can be a lot of fun, and with a few simple rules you can manage your gambling effectively and avoid it becoming any form of addiction.

Top 5 Tips To Play Smart In Online Casino

There are different types of casino games and you will find people enjoying all of them. Some enjoy games like blackjack and crap whereas you will find others playing immersive roulette and slot machine. Slot has been the favorite among all the other casino games. It is not because the game is easy but due to the reason that it allows you to play using small bankroll. Winning jackpot is also very easy in slot machines. If you have enjoyed the fun of winning casino games then why not try your hands in slot games with these tips which will help you walk away with the winning crown.

1. Most of the online casino provide bonus for players when they signup. While selecting website for playing live casino games online, check if they provide any such benefit where bonus can be earned. Some websites offer players club card upon signing up. You can use the card to track your wager and points. Once enough points is accumulated in the card they can be redeemed in form of gifts or other offers provided by the casino.

2. You must have control on your budget. Always select slot machine that fits in it. Make sure that you play with just the amount of money that you have kept aside for casino entertainment. This is essential because finally gambling is a game of chance.

3. Always play to the maximum credit of the slot machine in order to win jackpot.

4. If you are planning to participate in any slot machine tournament then just make sure that it is upon invitation. When online casinos invite their regular members to play tournament they offer certain benefits. These benefits will help you win the game.

5. Try playing using small wager so that you can play for longer duration. The smaller the wager the more number of games you will be able to play and the chance of winning is more. If you place wager with the whole bankroll you have and lose the game then either you have to put in more money in your bankroll or stop the game there. But, if the wager is small you can play more number of games.

All about blackjack, and Why is it so Addictive ?

Blackjack is a very simple game if a players is aware of all the nitty-gritty’s involved in the game. Here, we are going to look at all the basic information about blackjack. This information would help players to gain a basic understanding of blackjack, which has now become one of the most popular games in both online as well traditional casinos.

The basics of Blackjack:
The basics of blackjack mostly include understanding of the game, rules and plays such as doubling down, side bets, insurance, splitting and so on.

Variations in Blackjack
In blackjack, it is mostly the house, which sets the rules. These rules are mostly same all around the world. However, blackjack do contains various significant variations, which a player must be aware of before playing the game of blackjack.

The chances of winning in Blackjack
The chances of winning in blackjack depend heavily, through which the players are able to ‘adjust’ the house rules. For this, the players need to be aware about the odds.

The main motive behind playing blackjack is making money. Thus, a person needs to be aware about all the rules, strategies and fundamentals of the game to make the most out of the blackjack game and make more and more money.

Slot machines – amoung the most addictive games of all

I have tried several casino games in my life, but there was only one that nearly got me addicted: slot machines. The slots are the most addictive games I have ever played, and I have tried them all (all Red Flush table games, including craps, although I could never understand that one, card games, video poker, you name it).

The slot machine is maybe the easiest game to play at a casino. It's easier than roulette - and that's something, trust me. It can also be an incredibly rewarding game, but it has a catch: the most frequent wins are usually below the amount spent by the player for a spin, so even if you feel like you are winning, your funds are actually decreasing quickly.

You just keep playing, and don't understand how your funds have melted without you noticing. The game is not just rewarding, but also available in an incredible variety. There are hundreds, if not thousands of online video slot machines available in online casinos, and many others can be found outside them. Even Zynga, the world famous Facebook game developer, has not one, but two collections of slot machines available for its users, that feel and look real (except for the money, that one is virtual).

Every slot machine fan can find at least one game to play with pleasure. It is easy to become addicted to slot machines because they are fun to play even with no money involved. I consider myself a fan, and play them with regularity. My brother asked me once "Why do you like playing this stupid game"? Well, to be honest, I don't know. There is something that attracts me to the slots, although I can't really put my finger on it. That is why I control my playing habits and resist the urge to play more often: to avoid becoming an addict.

Gambling addiction is a severe disorder, and it has to do with winning. Actually, problem gamblers are not addicted to the game itself, but to winning. It is similar to other impulse control disorders, such as kleptomania, and people who suffer from ludomania (the medical name of it) are also likely to develop other similar mental disorders, like drug related problems, personality disorders and similar.

A problem gambler can harm himself, his family and friends, and ruin his life entirely. First it's his own paycheck that goes down the drain, but later it is followed by money borrowed from family and friends. The addict first sells everything he can, taking the money straight to a casino, but later - at a more serious stage - he will steal and rob as well, just like a drug addict would.

My advice to you is that if you think of gambling too often, feel the urge to play at any time of the day, or notice any other symptom of addiction on yourself, seek help and avoid casino games as far as you