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Stories like these deserve to be remembered: you played, you won, and you managed your winnings well. There was no rush, no impulsive decisions. You used your winnings to have even more fun and even saved some to try your luck another time. This kind of management makes all the difference and is what separates good gamblers from those who end up losing everything.
I don't think a specific reason is necessary for someone to start gambling again. Often, just a momentary urge or seeing someone else playing and having fun can spark the desire to try their luck again. It doesn't have to be anything grand: in some cases, simply watching someone else gamble is enough to rekindle that desire.
I think it's ideal to focus on just one thing at first, whether it's a sport or a specific game. This way, you can better understand the strategies and increase your chances of winning, not to mention having fun. Therefore, I believe that starting by focusing on a single area or a few at a time can greatly help you bet more consciously.
Both gambling and doomscrolling can be harmful when done excessively and without balance. The comparison between the two, however, is not so simple: gambling, in some cases, can be seen as a form of entertainment. Doomscrolling, on the other hand, rarely offers this positive side, as feeds are often full of negative news and content.
I don't see any right or wrong in this situation. The company could even make money from betting, but it chose not to pursue that path, and that's fine. Sure, it can stop profiting from this market, but if it doesn't want this type of association, that's its right. Those who enjoy betting might feel uncomfortable, or perhaps not care, while those who don't will probably support the decision. Ultimately, no big deal, right?
In this situation, the person needs to reconnect with the reasons that led them to stop gambling in the past. If they started gambling again despite knowing about their addiction, it shows that they're still struggling internally. The right thing to do would be to seek support, whether professional or from those close to them, to overcome this phase again.
When this happens, you end up in a situation that's difficult to reverse, as you're spending more than you can actually afford. Often, those who do this believe they'll get rich quickly, but in practice, the result is often the opposite. Therefore, a good piece of advice is to stop risking everything at once and start thinking more carefully about the amounts you decide to bet.
Even if online gambling could significantly boost its earnings, Singapore-based financial technology (fintech) firm Atome stands firm on giving no platform to e-gamblers as it eyes growing its client base to more than two million by year-end.
Atome is a pay later card where they claim to help their customers to pay for what they need in their lives. Its CEO claims that there is no need to help people pay for gambling because it is not a necessity even though he knows that if he allows gambling to be part of their system, they will rake in huge profits.
Do you think they are making the right choice? Are they helping gamblers become more responsible or are they just missing out?
Look, I think Atome is making a very conscious choice. They could make a lot of money by including games, but they chose not to encourage something that could end up becoming a problem for many people. This shows that the company is thinking more about the well-being of people than just profit, and that's rare these days.
Yes, they're giving up a large market, but they're also building a more trustworthy image. And ultimately, this may even attract more customers who feel secure using a service that doesn't push them into easy debt.
I think some people will still play anyway, but a fintech refusing to finance this might help people think twice before spending impulsively.
But should other companies follow this example or really open it up to all types of spending? Is this an obvious question?
This story touched me deeply, and it really reminded me of the passage you quoted. It's sad to see how addiction can return even stronger, as if the empty space inside a person had been left unprotected. Sometimes, even after quitting, if the root of the emotional, spiritual, or psychological problem isn't addressed, the person remains vulnerable.
Returning to addiction doesn't make rational sense, but addiction doesn't operate logically. It operates through pain, emptiness, and escape. Perhaps, in that weak moment he had, gambling was his way of trying to numb himself from something he didn't want or know how to share.
I think your presence, your contact, can be a light for him. Even if he doesn't want to talk now, just showing you care is a step in itself. And perhaps, over time, he'll be able to fill that space with something more solid than gambling.
I think your return to his life is a good thing; it might even be a good thing for both of you.
Returning to addiction doesn't make rational sense, but addiction doesn't operate logically. It operates through pain, emptiness, and escape. Perhaps, in that weak moment he had, gambling was his way of trying to numb himself from something he didn't want or know how to share.
I think your presence, your contact, can be a light for him. Even if he doesn't want to talk now, just showing you care is a step in itself. And perhaps, over time, he'll be able to fill that space with something more solid than gambling.
I think your return to his life is a good thing; it might even be a good thing for both of you.
The sports industry does not only consist of athletes and managers. There are also the reporters or journalists. They are the ones who go to watch live sports and report trackside or from the studio. They follow the season and the athletes. They are the ones who build a narrative and share it to the public. It got me thinking whether they do sports betting or not and uses whatever inside information they have. Or do they spread something just to bet something different? If you were a sports journalist, would you enjoy betting on the sports you report on?
You touched on a very interesting point! Indeed, sports journalists play a fundamental role in shaping the sports narrative and bringing information to the public. Regarding betting, I believe most of them take professional ethics very seriously and avoid using any privileged information to bet, as this would be a conflict of interest and could damage their credibility and that of the sports industry.
But, of course, the temptation is there, and that's why the subject is sensitive. If I were a sports journalist, I think I would prefer to maintain an ethical stance and separate my work from betting to preserve the public's trust.
That's my opinion.
Shifting blame in gambling is not part of my habit, because most of the games i play are done by me alone and i don't risk playing when am not in the best position of taking the risk, if it comes as i have expected, then that's all about my luck and it it doesn't, i have to buckle up and do more better depending on the game am playing next time, it does not change anything shifting the blame on the casino or any other person around us, including our own self, gambling is after all for fun.
I totally agree with you! Taking responsibility for what we do, especially in games, is essential for our growth. It's great to see that you play with this mindset of controlling risk and focusing on your own evolution, instead of blaming external factors. Ultimately, as you said, the main thing is to enjoy the game and learn from each experience. This makes everything healthier and more fun!
But I have a question for you:
Have you ever had a situation where, even though you controlled the risk, something unexpected happened? If so, how did you handle it?
Back in the day we were just using the major coins like Bitcoin and some altcoins - no stablecoins yet. We gambled with the price volatility too, but we liked it because it was non-regulated and gave us full freedom in gambling.
Now crypto casinos are very regulated already, meaning we have to comply with KYC. And if we’re using stablecoins like USDT, USDC, BUSD, etc., then it’s really no different from fiat casinos since both the payment method and the casino itself are regulated.
The downside is, does blockchain now just feel like a wrapper? If I’m using USDT, it feels no different from betting with dollars on a centralized e-wallet, aside from slightly cheaper transfers.
So that’s my question, are they killing the crypto edge we enjoyed before?
Now crypto casinos are very regulated already, meaning we have to comply with KYC. And if we’re using stablecoins like USDT, USDC, BUSD, etc., then it’s really no different from fiat casinos since both the payment method and the casino itself are regulated.
The downside is, does blockchain now just feel like a wrapper? If I’m using USDT, it feels no different from betting with dollars on a centralized e-wallet, aside from slightly cheaper transfers.
So that’s my question, are they killing the crypto edge we enjoyed before?
Yeah, they kind of took away that original charm. Using stablecoins in casinos these days is almost like betting with dollars, only with fewer fees. I think the fun was precisely the freedom we felt before.
when it is about crypto, i easily forget my loose. But if it is about gambling, especially poker, i never forget 
That's interesting, isn't it? I think in poker we feel it more because it also depends on our decision, whereas in crypto, it's more like the market itself. Do you also feel that in gambling, loss is more personal than in investing?
So laziness do contribute to irresponsible gambling.
Or you think I am wrong? It's very hard to make money in the real world this days, too many people are jobless because of economy or lack of business slots available and this has a negative impact on people.
Many addicted gamblers I know are not ready to go the normal hard route to make money, they are isolated and finding ways to make the money easily then gambling became the only option to them.
I am saying all these people because i did helped two people on my tuff or so I thought, I found them web3 jobs online and since they love isolating themselves I should be easy, I waited patiently thinking that finally they will escape the tense of gambling and losing money and focus on having a life but they started complaining that they can't wait long to make money.
It's like they won't want to work and yet gambling isn't helping either, I guess this effect happened because they have tasted how it feel like to win some money through gambling so they shut every other doors.
Or you think I am wrong? It's very hard to make money in the real world this days, too many people are jobless because of economy or lack of business slots available and this has a negative impact on people.
Many addicted gamblers I know are not ready to go the normal hard route to make money, they are isolated and finding ways to make the money easily then gambling became the only option to them.
I am saying all these people because i did helped two people on my tuff or so I thought, I found them web3 jobs online and since they love isolating themselves I should be easy, I waited patiently thinking that finally they will escape the tense of gambling and losing money and focus on having a life but they started complaining that they can't wait long to make money.
It's like they won't want to work and yet gambling isn't helping either, I guess this effect happened because they have tasted how it feel like to win some money through gambling so they shut every other doors.
What you said makes sense. I think it's not just laziness, but also the illusion that there's a quicker, easier way to make money. Gambling provides an immediate sense of reward, while work requires patience and effort. Once someone gets used to this shortcut, it becomes harder to return to reality, and this further traps them in addiction.
Rich ppl aren't protected from addiction. If you're rich you'll bet more money but it doesn't guarantee you're going to win. Poor ppl bet less money but they're at the same risk they're going to get addicted.
True! Income only changes how much a person can spend, but addiction affects everyone equally.
Re: Is it still gambling if you're sure you're going to win?
Even with a 90% chance, it's still a gamble. That extra 10% can bring everything down, and that's where many people get too excited. The confidence of "almost certainty" is what makes people raise their hand, and when it goes wrong, the fall comes hard.
Combination bets have their uses. The biggest challenge is that all the included events need to be successful to generate a significant profit. In practice, however, most people use this type of bet more for fun, combining several unlikely events. And that's precisely what makes it even more interesting: the excitement it provides.
It's not just in your country, but in virtually every country with regulated gambling, that governments end up reaping huge profits from this sector. The big question is: how will this money be used? In my opinion, it would be crucial to direct some of these resources toward education and gambling addiction prevention programs.
I believe the most interesting way to bet is to always consider the total amount of your available balance. After all, the main goal should be to have fun. The more balanced bets you place, the greater your chances of prolonging the experience and, who knows, increasing your bankroll to keep playing.
Re: Why does it feel easier to hit x10 in slots than in sports betting?
Winning big in sports betting is difficult because you need to predict multiple outcomes simultaneously. Winning a larger amount is easier with slots because the game offers frequent small wins, and our brains react by releasing a sense of reward.
But given all this, I have a question...
Does this feeling of easy winning make people gamble more than they should?
But given all this, I have a question...
Does this feeling of easy winning make people gamble more than they should?