Common behavioural patterns of an addictive gambler are:
- Persistent involvement with gambling, anxiety and irritability when gambling is interrupted or reduced
- Tendency towards borrowing money in order to temporarily address financial problems
- Repeated unsuccessful attempts to control, reduce or interrupt gambling
- Long or unwarranted periods of absence from home and work
- Duplicate loans, overused credit cards, bounced checks and unjustified lack of money from the family budget
- Intensive study of sports schedule and sports picks from television, newspapers, radio and the internet
- Isolation so as to focus better on the ways to gamble
- Refusal to accept advice or remarks made by others about how to deal with gambling
- Decline in work efficiency
- Discomfort, anger and staggering tension if an occurrence prevents gambling
- Happy mood, inflated self-esteem and relief in case of profitable gambling
If you think you have a gambling addiction problem, the following questions can help you verify it:
- Does gambling prevent you from being consistent in your work or studies?
- Do you bet just to pass some time or because you feel bored?
- Do you gamble to pay debts or solve some financial problems?
- Do you gamble until you lose all your money?
- Have you ever lied to hide the amount and time you spent in gambling?
- Do you gamble alone and for long periods of time?
- Has anyone criticised you for your gambling?
- Have you lost interest in family, friends and other entertainment activities?
- Have you lied, stolen or borrowed to maintain your gambling habits?
- Have you lied, stolen or borrowed to try to get even?
- Are you reluctant to spend gambling money on something else?
- After a loss, do you feel you have to try to win back your losses as fast as possible?
- Do you want to bet after a quarrel or a disappointment?
- Do you ever feel depressed or think about harming yourself as a result of gambling?
The more positive answers, the greater the probability of having a gambling addiction problem.
We urge you to seek advice and support from the following organization:
verantwortungsvolles-spielen@betano.de
At Betano, we emphasize Responsible Gaming and the well-being of our customers.
Seeking support is a positive step towards addressing any concerns and ensuring that your gambling remains a safe and enjoyable activity.
Remember, help is available, and you are not alone in your journey to overcome any challenges related to gambling.