Cats Playing Poker
Just about everyone tries gambling of one form in their lives. Some involve money, others may gamble at running a red light. Each has its own degree of risk and consequences.
There are professional gamblers who have been able to gamble for a living and not fall into the dark side of addiction. These Advantage Players, or AP’s, know the importance of knowing how they react to the rush of winning and the down side of losing.
Cat Advantage Player
But professionals also detach a lot of the emotion – it’s a business – which helps keep those fiery endorphins more stable. Most humans can gamble, whether money based or consequence based (or both) without concerns, but some have trouble when any gamble turns into habit – especially casino gamblers.
With the help of the “NETG Gambling Cats.” this post includes simple tips and a few items to help responsible gambling. While many have a fun, exciting gambling experience without them, these tips and forms may be something to consider. As far as the cats know, they are the “purr-fect” answer to responsible gambling.
Take a look at the following tips; they’ll help you to learn more about how you can enjoy gambling without putting yourself at risk for problem gambling.
- Have the right attitude – gamble for fun and entertainment.
If you are considering playing poker, video poker, blackjack (probably the only casino games you could make a living in), be well-practiced, well-funded, and strategically perfect – that’s all! Otherwise, keep it as a leisurely activity. - Set a limit on how much money and time you can afford to spend gambling. Try not to change this limit while you play. If so, it must the next bankroll negatively or put off your next gambling trip.
- Leave any extra cash at home, and think twice about taking your bank and credit cards with you. When you run out of money, don’t borrow from family, friends or others so you can keep gambling.
- Don’t gamble for comps. Gambling for comps is a rabbit hole that will swallow up extra money you didn’t expect to spend. Comps will accumulate. Check rewards clubs for the best deals, and compare to the best games, or an experience you prefer. Then, just let it happen.
- Plan for sessions by bankroll increments, not by time. Have a clear plan on what you will do if you spend all that money sooner than expected. Eat, walk, people watch? Something to lengthen the time between sessions. Or, there’s another option – go home.
- Know how much it costs to play per hour on the games you enjoy.
While you win sometimes, you also lose, so it is important to know the average cost per hour. Click HERE for your free chance to calculate your own cost of play, provided by the Addiction Foundation of Manitoba. - What is your reason for gambling? Don’t know? You should. Be aware of your own reasons for gambling. Remember that, while gambling can be fun, it is not a way to solve problems, get away angry, or spend time depressed.
Have fun, enjoy time with friends and family. Make it something you would do again with no consequence. - Balance gambling with other leisure activities.Gambling shouldn’t be the only activity you do in your spare time. Other activities can blur into other casino events, such as culinary interest, music performance, and sports.
- Finally, if you gamble on a regular basis, keep track of the money you spend. Most people would never think to keep track. It’s no fun to track your gambling, and lets face it, most of us are just TOO lazy. Statistics don’t lie. Print out the NETG Gambling Log 3 to keep track – it will help you to keep a realistic record of your gambling expenses.
Please note: The above log is not to be used if you claim gambling losses for your taxes. A much more specific log of your gambling is needed.
We hope this helps.
Binbin
Acceptance is the key to your gambling woes. As we say at NETimeGambling, “Embrace the math, not the myth.” 
