Are you Gamble Aware?
Help is out there if you think you, or somebody you know, may have a gambling problem.
Poker is supposed to be fun, and if you are one of the fortunate few, a profitable endeavour.
But poker is still a form of gambling that can ultimately be harmful to some people.
Gamble Aware is a UK charity designed to help people with gambling issues. It works with online poker rooms to step in when gambling stops becoming fun and starts to become an addiction.
What are the signs of a gambling issue?
If you have had one or more of these signs, you could have a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses - which can lead to selling possessions, borrowing money and avoiding bills to gamble instead
- Feeling guilty, anxious or irritable - financial issues have an impact on mental health
- Hiding or lying about gambling - gambling in secret can cause feelings of shame
- Spending more time and money - it becomes hard to manage gambling
- Always thinking or talking about gambling - it becomes hard to focus on other activities and relationships
Help for gambling problems
If the above sounds like you or somebody you know, there is help available.
Gamble Aware can help you with a number of measures to limit the impact of gambling, including:
- Self-Exclusion - Getting the gambling operators to limit your exposure or ban you completely
- Gambling Blocking Software - Make it impossible for you to access gambling sites on your phone or PC
- Limiting Gambling Adverts - Reduce temptation by ensuring you are not advertised to on social media
- Gambling Support - Gamble Aware can put you in contact with support groups and advisors so you are not alone. In addition to your mental health, they can also help with things like budgeting and finances.
Do not suffer in silence, if you think you might have a gambling issue, contact Gamble Aware today.
