Great work by Gamcare
We all love a game of online bingo but when does it go from being a hobby, a pastime to something more serious? Well there are a few warning signs to look out for and these can be found on any of the websites for organisations set up to combat problem gambling. One such site is a charity based group and already we have seen some great work by Gamcare. According to a recent report, calls to their telephone advice lines 21% in 2008!
The number of counselling sessions attended were also on the increase which just continues to pove the great work by Gamcare in providing to support to people who believe they have an issue with their gambling.
When you play online bingo or any other form of online gaming the biggest advice that we could give is don't spend more than you can afford to lose. Set yourself a bingo budget and stick to it. One of the biggest signs that you have an issue with gambling is that you start to lie to people about what you are spending and Gamcare provides help for people who want to address what may be a problem.
Further in the report it stated that Gamcare are dealing with approximately 100 callers a day and already there are over 300 people dotted around the country already receiving treatment. When counselling begins 88% of callers are said to be "problem gamblers" but after counselling this percentage is reduced to just 15%.
Keep up the great work Gamcare and should any of our readers feel that they may have a problem, Gamcare can be contact on 0845 6000 133 or you can take a look around their web site at www.gamcare.org.uk
When you play online bingo or any other form of online gaming the biggest advice that we could give is don't spend more than you can afford to lose. Set yourself a bingo budget and stick to it. One of the biggest signs that you have an issue with gambling is that you start to lie to people about what you are spending and Gamcare provides help for people who want to address what may be a problem.
Further in the report it stated that Gamcare are dealing with approximately 100 callers a day and already there are over 300 people dotted around the country already receiving treatment. When counselling begins 88% of callers are said to be "problem gamblers" but after counselling this percentage is reduced to just 15%.
Keep up the great work Gamcare and should any of our readers feel that they may have a problem, Gamcare can be contact on 0845 6000 133 or you can take a look around their web site at www.gamcare.org.uk
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