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Archive for December, 2008

The Stages Of A Problem Gambler

♫ Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

There are five stages a problem gambler goes through. The five stages are the winning stage, the losing stage, the desperation stage, the hopeless stage and the recovery stage. During each of these stages the problem gambler spends endless energy as their world spirals out of control. With each new stage the problem gambler’s height of anxiety increases.

During the winning stage of a problem gambler their self esteem is at the highest. They seem to be winning more often then losing. They are spending their winnings on their friends and family. They begin to reduce long over due debts. Their spouses are so proud of them. The spouses of a problem gambler even believe their spouse has a system to win big. The gambler begins to fantasize on what materialistic possession they can obtain through gambling. I usually call this stage hook line and sinker.

During the losing stage of a problem gambler their self esteem decreases as their personal debt decreases due to their gambling addiction.

During the Desperation stage of a problem gambler their lives have been significantly affected by their gambling addiction. A majority of their mental space is now preoccupied with the notion of placing their next bet.

During the hopeless stage of a problem gambler their desire to go forward in life becomes emotionally draining. They are at a loss of what to do, how to pay their debts and how to face their loved ones.

During the recovery stage of a problem gambler their ready to take charges of their life and to begin the process of rebuilding what they have lost. Once they realize they can live their life with out gambling recovery seems to accelerate as they regain control of their life.

Through the above stages a problem gambler can lead a normal life once they realize they have a problem gambling and take the necessary steps to better themselves. Very few gamblers realize they have a problem until the reach the hopeless stage. A compulsive gambler always believes that they will hit the big one and all of their troubles will be gone. Unfortunately even though they won big they continue to convince themselves that they can do it again.

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The Importance of Understanding Poker Chips

♫ Thursday, December 11th, 2008

As the increasing interest in the game of poker grows, so, too, does the marketing that revolves around poker and gambling. However, poker is not just a game of luck and chance; it is a game of skill. There are many people who practice for years and years to get as good at poker as they are. In the poker world, there are a number of people who are professional poker players and a great number of them had to study for years in poker card rooms in order to learn all the ins and outs of the game itself.

One of the basics of the game is betting and the money that is used in the game. When you start a game, you need to convert all of your money into poker chips. Poker chips are used in place of money when you are playing because it is easier to keep it organized and thus to keep the game flowing. Players will bet with their poker chips when they need to ante up in a hand of poker. Each color poker chip represents a certain amount. At the end of the game, the player will turn in his poker chips in order to get their monetary earnings.

Younger players are getting involved in poker as the popularity grows, and now a lot of the poker and gambling games are geared towards a younger audience. However, this means that they typically have more time to develop their skills and abilities when it comes to the game of poker. Understanding even the little intricacies of the game such as the importance of poker chips is a building block when it comes to improving the individual’s game.

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