They often gamble longer than intended and may gamble till the last dollar is gone. Not only earnings are used to gamble, but savings are also spent, and bills go unpaid. They may also borrow money to finance their gambling habit, occasionally from loan-sharks. In some instances, they may even steal or commit other illegal acts for that purpose. How to control betting addiction Speaking to someone about your urge to gamble can help you to put it in perspective. Naming it is important, and being honest with yourself about the feeling is important. You may choose to speak to a close friend, a counsellor, an online support service or it may just help to write down your thoughts and feelings.
Associate the casino/betting company with a negative image, such as a place where people lose money, a place of depression, or a place where hopes and dreams go to die. Do it daily. The slogan doesn’t have to be the same every time, but it needs to be negative.The more a person keeps visualizing a casino or betting company with a bad slogan or negative image, the more they’re going to lose interest in gambling there. Invoking this visualization immediately decreases cravings when they appear. They serve as an additional reason to adhere to the recovery process – because you don’t want to spend even a second of your time at that place. What to do if you feel like gambling If you want to make sure gambling doesn't become an issue, here are some tips to help keep the balance right: