help for addicted gamblers

[joggerjayne]

If you find yourself tempted towards the Blackjack table ...

... or you feel drawn towards online gambling ...

... you need help.

Step 1 is to recognize the fact that you need help.

Step 2 is to identify the cause of the problem.

For instance ...

If you are dealt a 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 ... you may be unsure whether to Hit or Stand.

Here’s what I’d suggest.

When the Dealer’s “face up” card is a 7 or higher, the Dealer is statistically likely to have 17 or more, and must Stand.

You should therefore try to improve your hand by Hitting, because the Dealer appears to have a better hand than you, and is unlikely to Bust.

When the Dealer shows a Stiff card (2, 3, 4, 5 or 6), there is a statistical likelihood that the Dealer will Bust. But there is a similar likelihood that you too would Bust if you took a card. Therefore, you should Stand. The Dealer is obliged to take a further card when his total is less than 17, even though he is statistically likely to Bust.

You have therefore swung the odds in your favour.

The only exception that I would play is when the Dealers Up card is a 2 or 3, and you are dealt a 12. There are fewer cards that will Bust your hand, or the Dealer’s hand. The odds against you Busting are about 9/4.

Now ... go and win some money !

Gambling - We Help To Make It Safe.

This was a Public Service Announcement to help addicted gamblers.

For further details see: www.gambleaware.co.uk/useful-tips-from-answer
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[Panic Button]

Here is some advice for addicted gamblers.

Stop gambling

[Bbbananas]

I've often been shown the stiff card...

[joggerjayne]

Stop gambling, Panic?

Noo ... these people need to learn ... there's money to be won out there !

Think of it as an investment.

And stop wasting money on the Lottery!

salla ... OMG, you read the whole post ???

=0o

[Bbbananas]

I skimmed JJ - I'm good at skimming and speed reading.

[joggerjayne]

Aah, I see, salla ... and your eyes were drawn to the word "stiff" !

LOL

=0D

[Bbbananas]

Like a moth to a flame.
Like sqad to discarded lingerie.
Like a fly to a sh1theap.

[joggerjayne]

Like a graceful butterfly to a drop of sweet nectar.

[Bbbananas]

Oh yes, that's far classier and beautiful...

[Panic Button]

Your advice to gamblers is

" these people need to learn ... there's money to be won out there !"

Oh dear!

[McMouse]

Evens says you're wrong.

[joggerjayne]

The thing is, Panic ...

Addicted gamblers all too often lose the modest money that they have.

Now ... if they learn how to play to win ... !

[joggerjayne]

LOL

Me?

Why would I want to give up?

I love it !