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Gambling Help – How to Stop Gambling!

Gambling can be defined as playing a game of chance for stakes. Gambling occurs in many forms, most commonly horse and dog tracks, off-track-betting, lotteries, casinos, bookmaking, card rooms, bingo and the stock market.

For some gambling is a fun and harmless form of entertainment, yet to others it becomes a pathological addiction which they can’t seem to stop!

Current estimates suggest that three percent of the adult population will experience a serious problem with gambling that will result in significant debt, family disruption, job losses, criminal activity or suicide.

So, what is it that causes someone to gamble their entire life savings away, lose their job, and destroy their family?

Well, the proponents of the disease theory have somehow attempted to link compulsive gambling to an incurable brain disease. However, it is impossible to do because their chemical dependency factor is missing. In other words, would they have us believe that there is a chemical in the handle of the slot machine at the casino that addicts a person to gambling? Of course not!!!

These proponents also suggest a model of three phases that are inherent to Gambling addiction which are as follows:

The winning phase – Gamblers experience a big win ­ or a series of wins ­ that leaves them with unreasonable optimism that their winning will continue. This leads them to feel great excitement when gambling, and they begin increasing the amounts of their bets.

The losing phase – Gamblers often begin bragging about wins they have had, start gambling alone, think more about gambling and borrow money ­ legally or illegally. They start lying to family and friends and become more irritable, restless and withdrawn. Their home life becomes more unhappy, and they are unable to pay off debts. The gamblers begin to “chase” their losses, believing they must return as soon as possible to win back their losses.

The desperation phase – There is a marked increase in the time spent gambling. This is accompanied by remorse, blaming others and alienating family and friends. Eventually, the gamblers may engage in illegal acts to finance their gambling. They may experience hopelessness, suicidal thoughts and attempts, arrests, divorce, alcohol and/or other drug abuse, or an emotional breakdown.

So, why does someone choose gambling over another addiction and why can’t they stop gambling? Choosing an addiction is usually a learned behavior from family, friends or surroundings. However, that’s not what causes the compulsion!!!

As with any addiction, the compulsion generally makes people feel better or happier, and it diverts them from their emotional pain. Therefore, when someone realizes they are happier when gambling, the addiction begins. For some this is a better solution than facing their emotional pain although it always ends in disaster.

The key to ending a gambling addiction as with any compulsion is not necessarily focusing on the phases stated above, but rather to uncover and remove the emotional pain and trauma that caused it in the first place.

Take a moment and put aside the thrill you feel from rolling the dice or placing that bet and ask yourself a question; what emotional pain does the gambling divert you from and why does it make you feel happier?

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Caribbean Casinos – Gambling in the Caribbean

Gambling in The Bahamas

Gamers are often drawn to The Bahamas which is popular for great casinos and gambling action. Although gambling is illegal for residents of The Bahamas, tourists can try their luck at any of the region’s spectacular casinos. The four largest casinos in The Bahamas are the Atlantis Casino on Paradise Island, the Crystal Palace Casino on New Providence Island, and The Crowne Plaza Golf Resort & Royal Oasis Casino.

The world-famous Atlantis Casino is the largest casino located in the Caribbean. The Atlantis’ expansive 30,000-square-foot area, which includes

78 table games and approximately 1,000 slot machines, has helped earned the Atlantis Casino its reputation as an immaculate gambling palace. The Atlantis also features several restaurants, outdoor terraces, and gaming lessons for the novice gambler.

The Crystal Palace Casino is another sizzling casino found in The Bahamas.

Located on the premises of the Wyndham Nassau Resort on Cable Beach, the Crystal Palace Casino has about 700 slot machines and 38 tables for games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat. The Crowne Plaza Golf Resort & Royal Oasis Casino is a luxurious and exciting casino located within a plush hotel that has great choices of various games, slots, and other gambling opportunities. Finally, the newest casino in the Bahamas is Our Lucaya Resort, which offers several gambling options.

Casinos in Puerto Rico

The gorgeous island of Puerto Rico is home to about a dozen old-world-style casinos. By Puerto Rican law, all casinos have to be located on the property of hotels or resorts. Many of these glamorous gambling establishments are located in the historic city of San Juan, and most require that their patrons dress formally. Casinos in Puerto Rico are some of the most exciting in the Caribbean region because of their extravagant historical decor, hot gaming, as well as their award-winning restaurants, live entertainment, array of bars and lounges, and much more.

Some popular casinos on the island include the Ritz Carlton San Juan, which is the first Ritz Carlton casino, the world famous El San Juan Hotel and Casino with its elaborate old world carved ceilings and chandeliers, and many, many more. During your stay in Puerto Rico, you can enjoy fine dining, exciting nightlife, and spectacular gambling fun all under one roof.

Other islands in the Caribbean that feature dazzling casinos and exciting gambling are the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, St.

Vincent and St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, and Antigua. There are so many choices when it comes to gambling in the Caribbean that you’re sure to find the right island with the perfect casino to fit your style and your ideal vacation.

Before heading to the slot machines, there are a few things casino patrons should remember. First, each island has its own laws and rules when it comes to gambling, so be sure to find out the details about the island you visit.

Second, the hours that some casinos are open may vary depending on the season, so find out ahead of time before making your plans. And finally, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in Caribbean casinos, so schedule other activities for the youngsters before you hit the casinos.

Caribbean Stud Poker

Compared to many other popular casino card games, Caribbean stud poker has a pretty short history. This poker variation started in Aruba in the 1980s, reportedly by some cruise ship directors who were out to make a buck.

Caribbean stud poker is a combination of blackjack and poker. The rules of play are similar between the two games. The biggest difference between Caribbean stud poker and traditional poker is that instead of playing against other players, you go against the dealer. All players are allowed to see one of the dealer’s cards, which is dealt face up. Since it began in Aruba, the popularity of Caribbean stud poker has grown tremendously in the region and is even played in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

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