Online Casino Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction or scientifically called “ludomania” which actually means problem gambling. Problem gambling is a provoke to gamble in spite of the harmful effects or a strong wish to stop. It is often defined by whether a harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gamblers behavior. Severe gambling addiction maybe diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain standard. Pathological gambling is considered to be an impulse disorder but is not considered to be an addiction yet.


In earlier years, gambler used to travel to Las Vegas or to the Atlantic City in order to play casino, Now, gamblers can find some real thrill in their own house by just going through the internet. Today, online casino gambling is one of the most fastest growing industries all over the world. The increasing popularity of the games has made people related to this industry earn a lot of money.


Unluckily, online casino gambling has also become a type of addiction for most gamblers. Most people play online casino as a pleasure seeking behavior but often times, it becomes too hard to get rid of this activity or even avoid a certain type of emotional pain. In a farther outlook, online casino addiction is a type of behavior that results in major disruptions in any area of life. Addicted gambler can suffer in physical, emotional, financial and vocational aspect.


Few stories of an impulsive addicted gambler are as follows to wit:


A woman found dead one day was reported that she was murdered but after a brief investigation, it was concluded that committed suicide, The family was surprised considering she was a very wonderful person and they found out that the reason why she committed suicide was due to her mounting debt, broken marriage and can no longer go on with her life. All three reason were all related and due to her gambling addiction.


Recently, a very innocent teenager who doesn't drink alcohols, smoke cigarettes and take drugs got fascinated by a poker game he's watching in television where winners win hundred dollars a week. He just then found himself playing online casinos and could no longer stop himself until he got addicted and borrowing money and now he owes a thousand of dollars and his family life, school life and as in totally her life is breaking down.


Perhaps hearing some disturbing stories of online casino gambling addict would somehow make gamblers think of being a responsible gambler. Online casino are made to provide fun and entertainment to people and probably give a feeling of excitement through winning real money but if it no longer brings enjoyment, maybe it's time to think it over. Maybe you are one of those who are called online casino gambling addicts.