Problem gambling is gambling that is done excessively and negatively affects other areas of a person’s life, such as physical or mental health, school or work performance, finances, and/or interpersonal relationships.
Signs of problem gambling?
Everyone’s experience is different, but here are some general signs of a potential gambling problem. The more signs you recognize, the greater the chance of a problem.
Myths and Facts of gambling
MYTH:
Some slot machines are hot and due for a big jackpot.
FACT:
The fact is that slot machines have Random Number Generators (RNGs) inside them which ensure that each spin produces a random result. A machine is just as likely to have back-to-back winning combinations and big payouts as it is to have back-to-back losing combinations and losses.
GGB
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The National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) is a programme that educates people on the addiction of gambling.Their Website is http://ngb.org.za and they have a toll-free hotline that operates 24/7 at 0800 006 008
GGB
@gautenggambling
Excessive gamblers are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem, develop stress disorders. Gambling can also be a means for some to develop substance misuse problems and to suffer from depression. Call 0800 006 008 if you know someone who has an excessive gambling addiction