Imagination is at the heart of the game. Just as there is no right way to write a song or
paint a picture, there is no right way to play poker. The best players are experimenting
and adjusting all the time. The beauty of the game lies in this ever-shifting landscape, and
it keeps us interested each time we sit down.
Chapter 17 - A Word about Addiction
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Just like any of our other vices, online gambling can get very addicting, very quickly. It’s
important to make sure that your online gaming doesn’t get out of control. It may be fun
for awhile, but when you can’t make your mortgage payment because you’ve dumped
too much money into your online poker account; it’s time to think about holding back
and seeking some help.
There are a number of resources out there to help with gambling addictions. We don’t
have a preference for one over another. The important part is to seek help if your
gambling gets out of control. You may want to check out some of the following
resources:
The Responsible Gambling Council can be found at
http://www.responsiblegambling.org/. Their mission statement is straight forward:
The RCG is a non-pro t organization that works with individuals and communities to
address gambling in a healthy and responsible way. The council undertakes research and
public awareness programs designed to prevent gambling-related problems.
Probably the most well-know organization for gambling problems is Gambler’s
Anonymous. The operate much on the premise of Alcoholics Anonymous and can be
found online at http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/.
The following comes directly from their website. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship
of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that
they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling
problem.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or
fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; we are self-supporting through our own
contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics,
organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses
nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other
compulsive gamblers do the same.
Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real problem gamblers. No one likes to
think they are di erent from their fellows. Therefore, it is not surprising that our
gambling careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could
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