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Gambling
Addiction Increases
by Jerry "Jet"
Whittaker
Sept 28, 2006
Gambling addiction increase
Gambling is the fastest growing addiction among the
youth today. They spend more money on gambling than they
do on other habits. The reason why gambling has been on
the rise over the last few years is because of the
increase in the gambling websites. These websites are
specially which provide free gambling games for the
gamblers to learn the game. The slot machines which are
used to play the poker games are made very attractive
and easy to use for the gambler, including the eye
catching television ads and easily portable machines
have added in the rise in gambling addictions.
As
far as the online gambling is concerned it is becoming a
popular form of gambling among the youngsters. There are
now and estimated 1,700 gambling websites on the
internet, as well as you can gamble through the
television and through a mobile phone. The websites are
made so convenient for the gambler as if he is gambling
sitting at home with a gambling account and he can play
a variety of gambling games, from traditional betting to
casino gambling, bingo and lotteries, these factors make
online gambling appealing.
There are some factors which are certainly responsible
for increase in online gambling and addictions in
gambling.
Youth gambling addiction
Gambling is growing among the youth and it is proved
that more than 80 percent of those between the age of 12
and 17 say that they have gambled for the last 12
months. More than 35 percent say they gamble at least
once a week which clearly shows addiction among them.
The rise in the gambling addiction is also because of
the legalization of gambling in the United Stated and
Canada which have included everything from casinos and
lotteries to church bingo games.
The impact of gambling addiction
Youth gambling
addiction can negatively impact every aspect of
life, from learning and school performance, to mental
and physical health. It can also lead to criminal and
other anti-social behavior. As with any addictive
behavior, there are often clear symptoms of developing
problems in the victim. If you suspect a problem a
professional help is recommended.
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