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Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others rather...

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banning in south africa

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hi there!
Just want to know how banning works and how strict its adheared to?

I cant ban my husband and he recons they let u in even if you are banned...its all about the money. Casinos dont give a damn about killing people, marriages, families, trust, not to mention the millions they gain from the demise of others.....just makes me sick!

Im a very disgusted hurt gamblers wife! Please fellow spouses let me know what u think & feel!

Thanx waiting 2 hear from u...

Grandwife
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i am a compulsive gambler, i used to feel the same way about casinos and i still dont agree with some of their methods for drawing people in. ultimately though it is the gambler that has to be held accountable for the misery they have brought into their and their families lives. i am not sure about the banning procedure but i do know that your husband has to be the one to make the steps toward recovery. if he is not ready for it, he can only white knuckle it so long. i can hear your pain and anger in your post, might i suggest you seek a gam-anon group to help you cope with the affects that this has had on you. take care of yourself. God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference. im so sorry for your pain, i have been gamble free for and in recovery for 9 months and i now realize what i did to my family. i stress recovery because it isnt about just not gambling, there is a reason that your husband gambles and its not about the money. most of us have trouble coping with things and run to the casino to escape. example, i would bend over backwards to help or please someone but when it came to me, i didnt care enough about myself to take care of me. i learned through my recovery to set boundaries and take care of me. i cant remember the last time i had an urge. i pray for your family and that you and him can find the guidance and help you deserve. god bless