Is there a way to quit gambling for good?
406213
Join gamblers anonymous. There should be one in every city. If not, start one. Good luck.
366729
I don't know how you feel about 12 step programs, but someone very close and dear to me did Gambler's Annonymous and it REALLY helped him. At first he was skeptical, especially because they talked about a "higher power" and he's not the religious type and didnt want to join some cult - but he found an idea of a higher power just as a better life that is meant for him that he can have if he gives himself over to it and there were all types of people there. I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I can tell you that he has not only stopped gambling but he has a better relationship with his family, is dating and working, is a more open and honest person and just generally happier.\n\nIf anything it wouldn't hurt - you are not forced to stay if you dont want and you are not forced to pay money for it, so worth a try. \n\nI wish you the best!
836169
Yeah... don't lose... one way to do this is to not even bet... another way... if you bet and win, don't bet again...
174102
Get extremely lucky.\n\nIn case you hadn't noticed, there is no system for beating the lottery.  It is a random event, and the odds are astronomically against you in each given "play."
649561
If you keep winning I think that it would be okay to still play. Are you spending thousands of dollars on tickets??? If so, you must be winning bigtime!! If you are only concerned about the addiction part then don't buy them. Just walk away man, walk away...
944111
G'day Deeky Ward,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nThere probably are professional gamblers with systems that work. However, they are keeping their secrets to themselves. Once people work out the system, the odds on the particular horses selected by the system fall and it isn't as lucrative.\n\nBe very careful of buying systems off people who sell them. Either they don't work as advertised or the more people who buy them, the lower the odds.\n\nHave a flutter if you wish but it is unlikely that you will make a fortune from horse racing or other forms of gambling.\n\nRegards
192316
If you really did what you say you did,you are stupid!!!..you deserve what you had coming to you....you are a gambler..Learn your lesson, cry everyday, work harder, tell your friends to stay clear of gambling...\n\nLet your life be a lesson to them...
587078
Playing cards?  As long as He isn't gambling where is the sin?  And personally, I believe if it is for monopoly money or some such minor thing, it still isn't gambling.  \n\nGagging at those gnats again.
292869
I don't think gambling is in the bible. But being a good steward with what God has blessed you with is in the bible.\nGod giveth and God can take it away.
1163666
i use the same system for the last twenty years. and i believe i am well ahead of the bookies.\n   if i go to a race meeting or betting shop i put whatever money i am prepared to lose, no one wins all the time, on one horse.\n   that way i win or the bookie wins. win or lose you walk away. the more bets you place are in the bookies favour. single bets only as any bookie will tell you multiple bets pay his bills and holidays for the year. and those of his staff. try it. it works for me but i only bet when i feel lucky. i can go weeks without a bet and then just get it into my head to put a bet on. \n   good luck.
242569
It's very brave of you to give up all these habits..esp the world we live in nowadays where everyone is doing the above so casually and so often.\nSpending time on ebay is a great way i think to pass your time and healthy to (as long as you dint get obsessed with shopping!)\nWell done!!
467576
Compulsive gamblers think they might win the NEXT one, and win really big!  They'd be so mad at themselves if they quit right before the big one.  So they keep hoping.  That's why it's called a compulsion.  They can't stop.  (Well, they can, but it's difficult.)
973124
so you want to be a professional gambler?  nothing wrong with that.\nI am presuming that you are thinking about playing in a casino, not lottery tickets.\nIf lottery tickets, no.   Mathematically it is almost impossible to win.\n\nCasino gambling, you can do.\nJust a couple of things to think about--\n1.  Do you live in a state where casino gambling is allowed, or do you live close enough to actually drive every day?\n2.  If yes to #1, do you or are you willing to learn the odds of your favorite game?  that way, you know if you are able to win that round or not, mathematically.\n3.  What do you need to earn per hour in order to live?  \nAdd up rent, car, insurance, food, clothing, and other expenses and divide it by how many hours you are planning on gambling per month.  If that amount is reasonable, go for it.\n\nWhatever you decide, have fun.
442827
You only required your brain, and you have to be strong and determine + play lottery, then you will get lots of money, after that you don't need any business. just enjoy your life
1136555
Lots of good gambling sites are on the internet.  From your question I gather that you are looking to play casino games.  There are a lot of casino reviews at http://www.ranked-online-casinos.com  You can also find the best bonus offers at http://www.ranked-online-casinos.com/best-casino-bonuses.html and http://www.ranked-online-casinos.com/no-deposit-bonuses.html\n\nGood luck!
624825
Random Payouts. Psychologically your mind knows that the next hand, the next spin COULD be the BIG WIN. Some people get so into it that they are SURE they will hit big on the next spin, or the next hand, So sure that they can't put it down. That is when it becomes a habit like alcoholism or drugs. Gambling can be a gamblers cocaine!
674797
First, visit this website http://www.gamblersanonymous.org then have them get you in touch with some local help. They will be more experienced in helping you on how to start talking to your mother and how to eventually get her the help she needs. \nMy only advise as far as short term goes is to make sure that you are in control of as much as possible until the above happens. Good Luck!