The Madness of Gambling Addicts.

[yahoo62278]

People who are addicted are going to do anything thats possible to be able to gamble day after day. Lie, steal, cheat, or whatever. Nothing is out of the realm of possible.

[0t3p0t]

That scenario is quite alarming to me but not only being gambling addict do that because even competitions in gambling industry has that kind of violence or crime especially here in my country wherein POGO operators kidnap other operators workers then trade though the authorities have apprehended some of these operators and still they had an ongoing pursuit for this kind of activity as it is a national security threat since most of the involved individuals in this are foreign nationals.

[Cryptsafe]

It is quite unfortunate that such a thing could happen. Well, I am not surprised to hearing such a news because what ever thing of such nature involving an addict can be true as gamblers that are addicted can go to any  length to do whatever pleasese them so as to satisfy their gambling urge.

In this case, this grandpa made a big mistake of his life because his granddaughter would never forgive him for doing such to her just to put his children on pressure as to release funds for him for gambling.

At this point, he needs rehabilitation so as to curtail his gambling addiction. Possibly his children had discovered that he is addicted and might have tried stoping him and might also have cut or stopped his allowance which must have prompted him from committing such crime of kidnapping his grand child and using her as a bait to get at his child to send him money so he could continue with his  gambling lifestyle.

I think sentencing him to prison can not only be the solution to this situation but while serving his prison terms, he should undergo rehabilitation or transformation so as to enable him to away his gambling addiction lifestyle. I believe this could help better and also if it is possible to have such as a law it could be of good help.

[OSAMABBK]

One of the danger of gambling, it's mislead the young youth, it's create enemity between two friends at times Young addicted gambler do steal money to stake just to satisfy their needs all in name of making money after win some of them abuse money by clubbing at teenage age lodge in hotel rooms and many more some do visit fortune teller just to become famous in gambling, the side effects of visiting fortune teller might lead them to sacrifice their love ones which might be their own biological parents or siblings

[ajiz138]

People who are addicted are going to do anything thats possible to be able to gamble day after day. Lie, steal, cheat, or whatever. Nothing is out of the realm of possible.

They can no longer think normally, because their minds are controlled by addiction which makes them do everything they can to fulfill all their ambitions to gamble, this is the most dangerous situation for a gambling addict.

They no longer care about the consequences of what they do, they will definitely commit any crime to get money. They will not hesitate any longer and might even take someone's life.

[Sim_card]

It is good to quit gambling if you cannot control your gamble addiction to avoid you doing incredible and crazy things just to chase your losses due to addiction. This is among one of the worst story that I have come across due to addiction. Gamble responsible, and if you don't have money to gamble leave it for another day. Only gamble with little amount of money to avoid doing crazy things.

[royalRitta]

One of the danger of gambling, it's mislead the young youth, it's create enemity between two friends at times Young addicted gambler do steal money to stake just to satisfy their needs all in name of making money after win some of them abuse money by clubbing at teenage age lodge in hotel rooms and many more some do visit fortune teller just to become famous in gambling, the side effects of visiting fortune teller might lead them to sacrifice their love ones which might be their own biological parents or siblings

Absolutely, you bring up some serious concerns about the consequences of gambling, especially for the youth. However, it's important to remember that gambling itself isn't inherently bad but can reveal underlying issues in a person's approach to decision making and self control. These situations often act as a wake up call, showing that there might be deeper psychological factors at play. Addressing these underlying issues can lead to healthier behaviors not only in gambling but in all aspects of life. It's about understanding and managing one's behaviors and impulses in a constructive way.   

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It is good to quit gambling if you cannot control your gamble addiction to avoid you doing incredible and crazy things just to chase your losses due to addiction. This is among one of the worst story that I have come across due to addiction. Gamble responsible, and if you don't have money to gamble leave it for another day. Only gamble with little amount of money to avoid doing crazy things.

Unfortunately, stopping gambling is not very easy to do, the addictive nature that is embedded in the brain will make us continue gambling, no matter how small it is, we will still try to place bets.

[Rubel007]

It is good to quit gambling if you cannot control your gamble addiction to avoid you doing incredible and crazy things just to chase your losses due to addiction. This is among one of the worst story that I have come across due to addiction. Gamble responsible, and if you don't have money to gamble leave it for another day. Only gamble with little amount of money to avoid doing crazy things.

Unfortunately, stopping gambling is not very easy to do, the addictive nature that is embedded in the brain will make us continue gambling, no matter how small it is, we will still try to place bets.

Yes, if the gambler cannot predict his betting attitude by himself then he can never stop gambling. I have even seen people who gamble behave differently when they don't bet. Until a gambler realizes himself, he will never be able to quit gambling and he will never be freed from its addiction. A gambler can be freed from such condition only if his intelligence and brain work properly. Gambling is not a source of income. This is how a gambler's addiction begins.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

A lot of people don't realise that gambling can be really addictive and so requires approaching with extreme caution and carefulness to avoid getting addicted.
The story of the man who kidnapped his own granddaughter is a typical example of how far gambling addiction can make a man go, he was ready to go as far as kidnapping his own granddaughter and demanding for a ransom just so he could fund his gambling addiction.

This is why people must always approach gambling with Extreme caution because nothing good can come out of getting addicted. Just imagine the unnecessary pressure and mental stress he must have put the family through because of his addiction and inability to control himself.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Absolutely, your point is spot-on.Stories like the one you mentioned are tragic and highlight the extreme consequences of addiction. However, it's important to recognize that such extreme cases often involve underlying psychological issues and are statistically rare. Most people who gamble do so responsibly and have fun. This doesn't diminish the need for awareness and caution, but it does put the issue into perspective.

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[MUGNIA]

many gambling addicts have lost their minds because their desire to continue gambling overpowers their common sense, hence the importance of "gambling responsibly"

99% of this statement is true, someone who is addicted to gambling will definitely do whatever it takes, curiosity will always arise and without realizing they have spent a lot of money,
If we gamble responsibly, I guarantee that no one will be addicted to gambling on this earth, because gambling is only used as entertainment and fun when fatigue strikes.

[bitbit97]

many gambling addicts have lost their minds because their desire to continue gambling overpowers their common sense, hence the importance of "gambling responsibly"

99% of this statement is true, someone who is addicted to gambling will definitely do whatever it takes, curiosity will always arise and without realizing they have spent a lot of money,
If we gamble responsibly, I guarantee that no one will be addicted to gambling on this earth, because gambling is only used as entertainment and fun when fatigue strikes.

But nobody can beat greed. This sin has been lasting for decades. To decrease gambling addiction, person must first change him mind and attitude towards gambling. Even if this is done for entertainment, some will be jealous to spend extra money. Even though it is hard to become really addicted (I believe that after person get broke, he stops gambling, only few people really return to catch losses), it will never be beaten.

[LogitechMouse]

many gambling addicts have lost their minds because their desire to continue gambling overpowers their common sense, hence the importance of "gambling responsibly"

99% of this statement is true, someone who is addicted to gambling will definitely do whatever it takes, curiosity will always arise and without realizing they have spent a lot of money,
If we gamble responsibly, I guarantee that no one will be addicted to gambling on this earth, because gambling is only used as entertainment and fun when fatigue strikes.

But nobody can beat greed. This sin has been lasting for decades. To decrease gambling addiction, person must first change him mind and attitude towards gambling. Even if this is done for entertainment, some will be jealous to spend extra money. Even though it is hard to become really addicted (I believe that after person get broke, he stops gambling, only few people really return to catch losses), it will never be beaten.

An addicted gambler can't recover by himself. I believe that if an addicted gambler wants to stop gambling, they have 3 options. Going to an expert that can help them, going to a rehabilitation center, or ask for help from their relatives. Between the 3, the first one is I believe the most recommended because they're experts and for sure, they will help you decrease that addiction to gambling.

Greed really is one of the many reasons why many people are losing money in gambling. Aside from greed, there's lack of contentment as well because they don't know how to be contented with their winnings, and they want to win more money hence, they continue playing until they end up losing all of their money. At the end of the day, getting addicted to gambling is very hard to cure, and you need the help of either an expert, or family members.

[Igebotz]

A Shanghai man was sentenced to prison for kidnapping his own granddaughter so he could maintain his gambling addiction with the ransom money.

The kidnapping — orchestrated by a 65-year-old man identified only by his surname, Yuan — was first reported by the Shanghai Law and Rule Journal. The legal news outlet didn't specify when the incident occurred but wrote on April 18 that Yuan had just started serving his prison sentence.

Yuan kicked off his plan by picking up his four-year-old granddaughter from her kindergarten and taking her out to eat and shop without her mother's knowledge, the Journal reported.

[1] https://www.insider.com/shanghai-man-kidnapped-his-own-granddaughter-for-72000-report-2023-4
[2] https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/grandpa-in-china-kidnaps-own-granddaughter-demands-ransom-so-he-can-continue-gambling

many gambling addicts have lost their minds because their desire to continue gambling overpowers their common sense, hence the importance of "gambling responsibly"

There are three licensing objectives which support the whole basis of gambling regulation:

- that crime should be kept out of gambling
- it should be conducted in a fair and open way
- children and other vulnerable persons should be protected from harm or exploitation from gambling.

[1] https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/social-responsibility

#this is my topic which i copied from the BTT forum

Some stories are very pathetic and there are many of such stories which tells how bad it is to be an addicted gambler. Sentencing him is not enough but there should be a strong effort to deter gamblers from becoming addicted. He was sentenced not because of his addiction but because kidnapping is an offence against the State but I am of the opinion that the root cause should be tackled so that other addicts would be prevented from going an extra mile just to fuel their addiction.