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| 13 Jul 2006
It is so easy to lose control at gambling locations. Gambling casinos do all it takes to get you into the spirit of things. They generate excitement with the use of special lighting, crowds and hype. When you let down your guard when gambling, you are more likely to loosen your grip on your money and this is how casinos do business. They will encourage you – whether actively or subconsciously – to part with your money.
There are a number of things to bear in mind when gambling at a casino that will help you stay in control. Firstly, remember that casinos will change your money to chips so that you lose all sense of reality as to the value of your money. Learn to see those chips as money at all times. Secondly, casinos like to hand out free drinks to gamblers. If you want to stay in control, you need to remove alcohol from your gambling experience. There is nothing like a tipsy head to lose all inhibitions and put you on the road to over-betting.
Casinos will make sure that the gambling pace is always fast. Try to gamble at your own pace. There is no need to rush your gambling activity. Try ignoring the past pace at the casinos and make slow, deliberate decisions. Finally, learn from your mistakes and pinpoint your weak spots. See where you are likely to lose control and try to avoid these problem areas. | |
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