In times of medieval, gambling existed and was well supported upon. Gambling was known as a way to make money, but now is known as a false statement. Gambling can be heard from its history/popularity, comes and varies in different types of games, the myths and facts of gambling, the effects/risks of gambling, and the solutions to recover from your gambling problems. The history of gambling can relate back to medieval times of 1000 A.D. when king Norway and king of Sweden gambled for an area of land that they both claimed. Gambling has existed ever since and its popularity increased in the years as people got more and more interested in wining/making money. Gambling became very popular throughout the world. Many loved to test their luck, others wanted money, but it is nearly impossible to overcome the odds of wining a chance game. The more money you are going to receive (if you win) the odds are way lower. In foreign countries, gambling is well watched upon and illegal. Lotteries, sports events, and horse racing are legal in 75% of all states. There are often bookmakers for your illegal gambling. People who gambling should be legalized proclaim that people will always gamble whether legal or not. There are many types of gambling/gamblers which are all found in casinos. Some gambling games are known as poker, blackjack, VLT’s, roulette, bingo, dice games, etc. Some gambling outside of a casino are known as betting on sport events, lottery tickets and scratch and wins, poker, card games, etc. There are so many different games of odd so you can never get bored. There are four types of gamblers known as social gamblers, frequent serious gamblers, problem gamblers, compulsive gamblers, etc. Each gambler gets more serious and addictive as they go higher in rank. Each gambler are described well in the portfolio, social gambler as being the most popular and a compulsive gambler having many problems and on the verge of suicide. The myths and facts of gambling vary in different forms such as; online gambling, casino gambling, and outside of the casino gambling. The myth is a rumor or something you hear and the fact almost always proves that the myth is false. Online gambling is gambling upon the internet with real money. You do not have to be a certain age to gamble upon the internet so any age can enter the site. Online gambling does not attract young aged people to gamble like casinos do and can even help avoid problems. Casino gambling is the most addictive and abusive way to gamble. Casinos have a great variety of games so people do not have to wait to gamble. The casinos usually accept any type of cash (credit cards, debit card, mortgages, cash, etc) so they are always making money. Outside casino gambling is known as to be to get together with friends or family and gamble with real money and when you are old enough to go to the casinos you are almost guaranteed to go at least once. The effects/risks of gambling is what brings the addictive gambler to misery and isolation. A addictive gambler is required to gamble in any way, shape, or form. They will do anything to get their hands some money so they can gamble their way through life. You do not realize the time and money you spend at the casino and yet walking home with empty pockets and shame. You will eventually notice gambling to become a priority, something you have to do every single day in your lifetime and starts big problems towards families, wife, and yourself. You eventually will become isolated from your loved ones, once they know you have a gambling problem and have been stealing money from them. This could lead to some great depression for a bit and try to fix it or move on and end your life from all the misery and stress. By the time you get to this stage of risks you feel regretful and shameful/sad, but still keep on gambling their life away waiting for the big win again. There are solutions for all types of gamblers at any stage of risk; it is just their own decision to make the commitment of trying to get help. Family members or other loved ones can help you guide yourself in the right direction. There are many programs that are guaranteed to work if you participate and commit to the programs. There programs such as; the gamblers anonymous program, the AADAC program (In Canada), the 12 step program (gamblers anonymous), etc. Sharing your feelings and problems helps you with your recovery, it encourages you to stop your gambling, addictions and to reconnect back with you loved ones. If you are thinking about ending your life, get help right away because you need it and will not live without anyone trying to help you. Gambling is not a career, it’s a problem that needs to be fixed within the society. In now days gambling are being abused and more and more people are getting into thee habit and thinking that gambling can make you a living and would not have to go to school, well everyone is wrong, gambling is also known as “give and do not receive”. People have to ask themselves this question,” How do you think casinos stay in business if people win all the time?” think about it that’s all.
