Gambling : Good or Bad ?

As soon as we hear d word  'Gambling ' , immediately we visualise casinos, slot machines, poker, card games, night clubs in d movies, sports betting etc...it is not always that risky and harmful as it sounds..

In most Western societies, gambling is perceived as a harmless or low-risk social activity for participants of all ages. In many places around d world family & friends spend their week-ends playing poker, rummy, bridge, Black-jack ( card games ). Card games r also considered gambling if money is involved. According to some of my Friends in nd across India, it is their favourite  activity to relax and get away from all d worries of their work place & personal life. I m sharing the same Experience and Opinion as well. Even housewives prefer d same during their free time, just to avoid getting involved in any unnecessary Gossiping activities. 

Why do people gamble?

Gambling doesn’t usually start out as a problem. For many people, gambling starts out as pleasant pastime. People gamble for many reasons, including:

• fun,

- family  time-pass

• excitement

• to meet people

• to fill in time

• to win money

• entertainment

• time away from the pressures of work  and family

• depressing thoughts and feelings, lonelyness

• a way to get out and socialise

• hoping to pay off their debts and live their dreams through a big win. 

Gambling is fun as well as safe ; as far as money is not d main attraction. The Problem occurs when greediness & craving for money grab the main attention.

What is problem gambling ?

Problem gambling occurs when a person’s gambling causes harm to themselves and/or to those around them such as a partner, family, friends, or others in the community. When gambling begins to consume more money and time than a person can afford it can affect many parts of their lives, including physical and emotional health, finances, relationships, work , study, family.

The negative Impact of  problem  gambling  on families can include:

• Reduced income for household running costs (for example, food, rent and bills) due to money spent on gambling.

- Bankruptcy . 

• A partner or child having had to take over financial responsibility in the home due to excessive spending by the gambler on their gambling activities.

• Family members experiencing frustration due to continued absence caused by the person's gambling behaviour.

• Breakdown in communication between family members and the gambler.

• Ongoing family breakdown due to the gambler’s neglect of the family.

• Feelings of depression or sadness due to a family member’s gambling.

• Feelings of anger towards a family member as a result of their gambling behaviour or a loss in gambling.

• Inability to trust the gambler due to lies and broken promises about his or her gambling.

Finally,  it is a strong will-power to get out of this problem. If someone is going to casino doesn't mean he is going to bankrupt and if someone is playing card games at home doesn't mean he is playing safe, it depends upon the amount and self control of every individual. 

I always win a fortune but for me fortune is ; fun, ntertainment, relaxation, frndz, & socialisation. Develop this kind of thought nd be happy.