The first Slot Machine was invented in the late 1800’s. These machines were mechanical and had only three reels and five symbols. Each reel had 10 notched stops and if the reels stopped with the same symbol in a line,…
Gambling Addiction / Gambling Addiction Risk
The Evolution of the Slot Machine – “They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To”
Gambling Addiction - Family / Gambling Addiction Risk
Holiday Stress: How To Keep Your Recovery On Track
It’s official! The holiday season is once again among us. While many look forward to this time of year and all the festivities and excitement it brings, it can also be a challenging time for others. With all the excitement,…
Compulsive gambling or problem gambling can take a toll on your physical and mental health, can affect your employment, cause strain on relationships, but also jeopardise your finances . Sometimes incurring substantial debt as a result of gambling can be…
Online casinos and gambling websites are among the fastest growing and most profitable businesses today. There are many features of internet gambling that potentially makes it more addictive and risky than gambling in a casino: If a problem gambler spends…
Gambling, for the most part, can be a fun leisure activity, however for some, it can develop into a problem and addiction. It is important to know the risks and consequences involved and to know your odds. If you are…
Gambling can be defined as any activity involving risking something of value in hopes of winning more where the outcome is at least partly due to chance. There are many types of gambling including VLT’s (video lottery terminals/machines), internet gambling,…
Gambling Addiction / Gambling Addiction Risk / Warning Signs of Gambling
Signs and Symptoms of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling is an urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler’s behaviour. Problem gambling is…
Not all people who gamble too much are the same. People with gambling problems are found in all age groups, income groups, cultures and jobs. Some people develop gambling problems suddenly, others over many years. There are many reasons why…
Gambling Addiction - Family / Gambling Addiction Risk / Warning Signs of Gambling
Problem Gambling and the Family
Problem gambling is a quiet, sometimes invisible problem. Unlike those individuals with alcohol or drug abuse problems, people having issues with gambling may not show any physical signs of a problem. A family member with a gambling problem can often…
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