What is gambling addiction?

Gambling addiction is when the "urge" to gamble becomes an obsession that dominates a person’s entire life. Obsessive gambling consumes a considerable amount of time and money and is detrimental to one’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Other aspects of life, such as family and work, are slowly relegated to the second rank, or are being increasingly neglected. It is the slow pace of this process that makes it so insidious.
The process comprises three clearly identifiable phases:

Phase 1: The excitement and winning phase

In this phase, gamblers often experience a big win, or a series of wins. This experience may lead them to the illusion that their wins are a result of their own intuitive actions rather than due to pure luck. Losses are viewed as the result of external causes that can be explained, and often they are glossed over and played down. There is a reason to be concerned when a gambler continuously spends a large amount of money or takes out a loan. All loans have only one purpose: to continue gambling.

Phase 2: The losing phase

In the next phase, obsessive gamblers mostly use money they borrowed. They try to keep these loans a secret. Generally, in this stage, obsessive gamblers slowly distance themselves from family and friends on their way to total isolation. However, they are convinced that they can get their debts under control again. “As soon as I have paid off my debts, I quit gambling,” is a common statement during this phase.

Phase 3: The desperation phase

Finally gambling becomes an all-day activity that dominates the gambler’s entire life. This leads to the loss of relationships, work, and recognition. The transition between a gambling problem and gambling addiction is not a clear-cut process but not every phase automatically leads to the next level.
 
What you can do against gambling addiction

•    Determine beforehand the maximum of your gambling budget.
•    Do not deposit more money on your account than that amount.
•    Determine beforehand at what winnings you will end the game.
•    Determine also beforehand how much you can afford to lose.
•    Always be focused and rested when you sit down at a poker table.
•    Take breaks to relax.
•    Never play when you are under the influence of a substantial amount of alcohol.

Where to find help

If you feel that you have a gambling problem, we would recommend that you contact our Customer Services team. On your instruction, they will close your account and ensure that it is not re-opened.

We would also recommend that you contact one of the many organizations and self-help groups for gamblers, such as:
"Gamblers Anonymous" (GA) www.gamcare.com, the world’s largest self-help organization for people with gambling addiction, has developed a questionnaire to assess a person’s addiction to gambling.
A gambling addiction should not be played down! An addiction is a serious condition. It is no shame to suffer from this condition but it is a shame not to do anything to fight it!

The ten golden rules for responsible gaming

1.    Allocate your money.
2.    Play only with the amount that you can afford to lose.
3.    Decide before the game how much money you are ready to bet that day. Stick to your limit even if you lose.
4.    Determine beforehand what you want to do with your winnings. Set some of the money aside and continue to play only with the remainder.
5.    When you win, increase your bet only slightly each time.
6.    Never play when you are tired and fatigued.
7.    Only bet what you can afford. You should always have a certain amount of money as a gaming and backup money.
8.    Be realistic about your chances to win.
9.    If you’re consistently losing at the level your playing at, review your gaming strategy and change it if necessary.
10.    Enjoy the game and stop while you are ahead.

When gaming becomes an addiction

Your visit to CasinoClub Poker is meant to be a pleasant part of your free time and relaxation. CasinoClub Poker does not want to encourage by any means obsessive gaming, which has a dramatic impact on gamblers and their families.

If you feel you have a problem with gaming and you would like to reduce the amount of money you play each day or each week, you can choose to reduce your deposit limits. If you feel that you are unable to play in moderation, we give you the option to close your account permanently.
You can reach our poker support team 24/7 on +44 800 170 05 30 for international calls, UK Free phone: 0800 170 05 30 or by email to support@casinoclubpoker.com

If you are unsure whether you have a gambling problem, please click here for more information from the LGA.

What you can do against gambling addiction

Where to find help

If you feel that you have a gambling problem, we would recommend that you contact our Customer Services team. On your instruction, they will close your account and ensure that it is not re-opened.

We would also recommend that you contact one many organizations and self-help groups for gamblers, such as:

"Gamblers Anonymous" (GA) www.gamcare.com, the world’s largest self-help organization for people with gambling addiction, has developed a questionnaire to assess a person’s addiction to gambling.

A gambling addiction should not be played down! An addiction is a serious condition. It is no shame to suffer from this condition but it is a shame not to do anything to fight it!

When gaming becomes an addiction

Your visit to CasinoClub Poker is meant to be a pleasant part of your free time and relaxation. CasinoClub Poker does not want to encourage by any means obsessive gaming, which has a dramatic impact on gamblers and their families.

If you are unsure whether you have a gambling problem, the following information from the LGA may be helpful:  LGA about Gambling