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In the world of gambling, more and more people are having problems with managing their wagering. Some are even moving into the heading of an actual gambling addiction. So how do you know if you or a friend are just gambling enthusiasts, as opposed to gambling addicts? There are some ways to gauge the issues at hand before you answer that question. First of all, do you see a need to keep your gambling under wraps and hide it from people closest to you? Many problem gamers start off by hiding the amounts they are wagering from their close friends and family. They know that they have a problem and are going overboard and the last thing they want is to call attention to the issue. If you notice a friend who frequents a casino and then has no money, they may be in the midst of a gambling issue. The problem with gambling issues today though is that there are so many online casinos that people can gain access to without calling attention themselves. Unless they live with someone on the same schedule, they could easily hide the problem for months, even years, from their friends and family.
Another sign of a gambling problem is wagering even if you don’t have the money. There are any number of ways to get money these days– credit being one of the most popular. It is easy to get a cash advance in the world of credit. And it is easy to keep on extending that credit if a gamer has a decent history with the company. Getting one cash advance or increasing limits over short periods of time could be a sure-fire sign of a problem. This is one way that people get caught by loved ones- they see the limits rising again and again and that raises red flags. You also can note how frequently a gambler goes overboard. One time isn’t an issue, but if its chronic it could be the sign of a bigger problem. Be sure to note your wagering habits and the habits of your friends. You could end up saving yourself, or them, from disaster.