The first step in getting help for any problem is always acknowledging you have a problem at all. Once you realise you have a problem and admit to it you can start the road to recovery. Start by looking online for gambling addict support websites, join an gambling addict community or forum where you can talk about your feelings and experiences. Call a hotline for addicts and listen to what they have to say to you. You can also join a live group and meet with others who are in the same position. There is lots of help out there if you just reach out and look for it.

Ever wonder just how much money was going to the casinos in America. Well wonder no more. US News is reporting that over $80 billion dollars goes to gambling each year. The government acts like it is trying to stop gambling but in reality 48 states have some sort of legalized gambling which makes you wonder. With taxes being paid on $80 Billion its no wonder gambling continues to thrive. Casinos take in more money than movies, music, cruise ships, spectator sports and live entertainment combined.
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There are many articles covering poker, blackjack and just about any table game etiquette in a casino but rarely are slot machine discussed. The basics of how to act at a slot machine are. Keep your coin cup off the seats of other machines unless you are saving your seat while off in the bathroom. Try not to play more than one machine during busy times. Let everyone have some fun. If you find another players card in the machine make sure to take it out and put it on top of it so they can locate it quickly. When you win big try to tip 1% of your winnings if you can. Good luck!
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How to tell if someone you know could be an addict. If someone you know is gambling to try and pay off debts they are most likely an addict. Addicts are also very emotional about winning and losing. If they have a big loss they immediately start talking about how to get it all back and more. Addicts are likely to borrow money from friends and family for gambling purposes and usually have problems at home concerning their gambling habits. If someone you know is called a compulsive gambler see that as a sign of addiction.

We all know about gambling addiction and how bad it can get but how many are really affected. Studies show that about 6% of the population will have a gambling problem at some point in their lives. That is over 18 million Americans with gambling problems at any given point. Additional statistics show that 4-6% of those that gamble regularly will at some point lose control over their betting habits. The amount of addicts who seek help is less than 1% and the suicide rate amongst gambling addicts is between 17-24%. These are all disturbing numbers.

Online gambling has a dark and ugly side to it. Many gamblers who were full blown addicts or on the brink now have a convenient way to gamble more often. They can stay in the comfort of their own homes while they try to win money online. The worst part about gambling online is the fact that no one will see the signs of someone gambling too much. Since an addict can just stay at home or at the office it is harder to spot the signs. Addicts can lose all their life savings online long before someone realises there is even a problem. Anyone with an Internet connection can easily gamble online anytime of the day.