The television commercial launched by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) really hit the spot. The commercial shows a guy begging his problem young daughter for money to gamble and promising her that it'll be the last time as one more try would be enough to win back the money and more.
That's precisely the crux of problem gambling or so it was termed. Problem gambling or gambling addiction is a progressive condition similar to addiction to alcohol or drugs. Persons with a gambling addiction have difficulty controlling their gambling behaviour, even when it has serious negative consequences for them and their families. Their gambling behaviour increases over time, both in frequency and amount wagered. The addiction stems from a belief that they can be 'lucky' and it would soon be their time to win it big.
And it is true like what the commercial puts that problem gambling harms others more than the gamblers themselves. Sometimes it is more than just the lost of money, as gamblers tend to take their frustrations of losing on their loved ones and influencing those around them.
If you have friends or family who are at risk, you can call these helplines:
1. 1800-6-668-668
2. 1800-X-Gamble (1800-9-426253)
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