The saying “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” paints a perfect image of freedom and no responsibility in your mind. You can go to Las Vegas or any gambling city and not have any worries, at least until you get home. Although gambling is a form of play done for fun and enjoyment, gambling leads to unhappy lives because gamblers may become addicted, they may incur financial problems, and risk losing their friends and family.
Going to a gambling city can be a great getaway for some people. The lights and noise can be very exhilarating and can make some people forget problems in their lives, if only for a couple days. But, for some, it can cause additional problems in their lives if they are not responsible with their actions. Gambling can become an easy addiction for people and they may not realize the problem until it is too late.
If you have ever put money in a slot machine or even put a chip on a table game, it is fun to see if you can win a couple nickels, quarters or even dollars back. Sometimes the odds are with you, but majority of time they are not. So, you keep putting money into the machine or putting chips on the table hoping that the next hand will be the “big one.” People that start out as responsible gamblers, ones that have set limits for the day, can easily become addicted. They have spent their budget for the day but they still think “if I play one more time, I could win all my money back.” They refuse to leave that particular slot machine or table until they win, or they may go to another machine or table thinking they will win. They are trying to fulfill the addiction, the need to win. They want to continue playing the game without taking into the consideration the consequences. They may not realize they have a problem or choose not to acknowledge it.
After spending a couple days gambling, the fun ends, it is time to go home. Once you get home you must return to your “normal life.” You go to the grocery store to get groceries and your debt card does not work. You pay a couple bills and your checks bounce. Where is all my money? You start to remember that you took a little extra out of your account on Friday, then Saturday you ran out of money and needed more and then come Sunday, you are out of money again, but it is your last day on vacation, I bet this is the day, so you took out more money. Once your normal life begins again, you realize you have created a problem for yourself and your family. You must now get yourself out of debt. You do not have enough money to pay bills or get necessities. Some people may try to earn money other ways, like betting, bingo, online casinos, etc.. This will only put the person in more debt. It is going to take a strong person to admit they have a problem and seek mental and financial help.
You can always count on your friends and family, they will be there through all the rough times, so you thought. But, someone that is addicted to gambling and now has caused a financial strain on their family may realize that this is not always true. Gamblers will spend their time alone trying to win more money, which means they are putting gambling as a first priority verses their family being number one. They may borrow money from friends that they know they will not be able to payback. They begin to lie about where they are going, lie about money and begin to lie to themselves. Family and friends will begin to lose trust in you and give up. Yes, there is help out there for gambling, but it is not a free service, now you must come up with more money, which you do not have.
Going to gambling towns can be a fun experience if you set limits for yourself. You must set aside an amount of money, one that you can afford, to spend on gambling each day. Do not go and take more money out of your account, once that money is gone, it is gone, and there is no more for that day. Take that time you now have to explore other things the city has to offer.
If you are not responsible for your actions, it can lead to bad consequences while you are still on vacation and continue once you get home. If you do develop a problem you must admit you have a problem and get help before it gets out of hand. Family and friends will support you and help you in any way possible as longs as you help yourself.
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