A Fool and His Money

You may be surprised to know that gambling and bingo has been around for thousands of years. All over the world, people have been gambling, big and small.

Deep research has revealed that online bingo has devastating effects – not just for the individual, but also for those around them.

A person would usually start playing online bingo as an enjoyable activity but without much realisation, this pastime becomes an addiction and gradually, a person starts to lose control and begins to spend more time and money.

After some time has passed, a person could spend all his time playing online bingo and end up losing all their wealth.

For most people, This is just the beginning.

Financial Harms

As they have spent every penny, their urge to play increases and so goes further. Here are some financial problems:

• Growing debts
• Overdue bills will result in no gas, water and electricity
• Borrowing from family and friends
• sale of personal and family valuables
• Writing bad cheques
• forced home sales
• Bankruptcy
• committing crimes to support the habits.

Health Harms

• Self-esteem declines as losses increase.
• Increasing stress, anxiety and clinical depression.
• Emotional breakdowns.
• Some physical problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and skin problems.
• About 80% of compulsive gamblers seriously consider suicide and 15% attempt it.

Job Harms

• Showing up late for work
• Skipping entire work days
• Decreased productivity
• Job Losses

Family Harms

• More arguments over money
• Missing family activities and important events
• Increase in divorce rates

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