From beauty salons to casinos: Gambling’s glamorous side attracts female players too

Making healthier choices

One way to stop gambling is to remove the elements necessary for gambling to occur in your life and replace them with healthier choices. The four elements needed for gambling to continue are:

A decision: For gambling to happen, you need to make the decision to gamble. If you have an urge: stop what you are doing and call someone, think about the consequences to your actions, tell yourself to stop thinking about gambling, and find something else to do immediately.

Money: Gambling cannot occur without money. Get rid of your credit cards, let someone else be in charge of your money, have the bank make automatic payments for you, close online betting accounts, and keep only a limited amount of cash on you.

Time: Even online gambling cannot occur if you don’t have the time. Schedule enjoyable recreational time for yourself that has nothing to do with gambling. If you’re gambling on your smartphone, find other ways to fill the quiet moments during your day.

A game: Without a game or activity to bet on there is no opportunity to gamble. Don’t put yourself in tempting environments. Tell gambling establishments you frequent that you have a gambling problem and ask them to restrict you from entering. Remove gambling apps and block gambling sites on your smartphone and computer.

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What it means, ultimately, is a return to the time when urban gambling and all that it brings—jobs, revenues, crime, financial ruin—was a more regular feature of the landscape, rather than the king-size regional attraction it has been since the 1970s. For American cities, it’s back to the everyday click-clack of tumbling dice that characterized the 19th century city before being pushed underground by Protestant moralists and good-government crusaders. In its place, we have made do with lotteries and horse racing and the occasional trip to Las Vegas.

Even Las Vegas knows there is a ceiling to Americans’ appetite for table games. In 1984, casinos accounted for 59 percent of revenue on the Strip. By 2013, that was down to 36 percent. Instead, visitors were coming for concerts, pool parties, even the food!

Today, that diversification looks prescient. New York and Chicago will have their casinos, but they are just playing catch-up. It’s already game over for casino-driven development in cities.

Correction, May 26, 2022: This article originally misstated that Los Angeles has a full-fledged casino in Commerce, California. The Commerce casino is only a card room.

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Beauty salons see women coming for all sorts of reasons, such as changing their hairstyle, asking their cosmetologist for ideas, or regular upkeep on their looks. Some women have given up on beauty salon procedures altogether and chosen to look neat and natural. Trying to keep up with appearances without the help of a professional is indeed challenging. But it’s not beyond the bounds of possibilities. In a world that places emphasis on physical attributes, it’s necessary to make an effort.

An ever-increasing number of women are staying at home and adjusting to new routines, tuning their attention to beauty self-care. They try new cosmetic products, organize their things, and look for something new. If you too are feeling like your current beauty routine isn’t bringing the results you hoped for, ask for a professional consultation. Even if you’re lower maintenance, you should have conversations about hair, skincare, or makeup.

The question now is: What can you expect from a Saturday? Surprising as it may seem, women choose a day trip to the casino. Gambling establishments are now allowed to open their doors to customers, although some local lockdowns may make some locations exempt from the rules.

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Curacao

Curacao is a paradise island situated in the southern Caribbean Sea, about 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Venezuela. Despite its compact size, Curacao e-gaming license is one of the world’s most popular gambling licenses.

Fast licensing process – only 2 months.
Low maintenance costs.
0% tax on casino profits.

The gambling industry accounts for the lion’s share of Curacao’s budget, which is why the country is such a tax-friendly destination for online casino owners. To create the most attractive conditions, the government has imposed a 2% tax on corporate profits. All that is required from owners of an online casino is to host their server on the island.

How to help someone stop gambling

If your loved one has a gambling problem, you likely have many conflicting emotions. You may have spent a lot of time and energy trying to keep your loved one from gambling or having to cover for them. At the same time, you might be furious at your loved one for gambling again and tired of trying to keep up the charade. Your loved one may have borrowed or even stolen money with no way to pay it back. They may have sold family possessions or run up huge debts on joint credit cards.

While compulsive and problem gamblers need the support of their family and friends to help them in their struggle to stop gambling, the decision to quit has to be theirs. As much as you may want to, and as hard as it is seeing the effects, you cannot make someone stop gambling. However, you can encourage them to seek help, support them in their efforts, protect yourself, and take any talk of suicide seriously.

How To Choose The Right Online Casino

If you are a gambling player seeking online gambling apps in the United States, there seem to be quite a few factors to consider. It’s common knowledge that you should only play at legitimate online casinos, but what exactly does it include and what red flags should you be alert to?

Here are just few important qualities we believe constitute a superb online casino selection for you:

Section 6: Valid Stakes, Bets or Wagers

You may stake up to the amount of the balance available in your Account. We do not offer Accounts with a credit facility.

Winnings which are generated from promotional bonuses will go into your Bonus Credit Account.

When a bet or stake is placed and confirmed, the corresponding amount is deducted from your Account balance.

Game specific rules will be made available to you when you start playing a game. These rules can be located on the Website and within each game. These are referred to as the Rules of the Games. It is your responsibility to read and understand these game specific rules before you start playing.

It is your responsibility to check that the bet instructions you have submitted are correct before committing to play.

Winnings from deposits will go into your Cashable Credit Account.

All bonuses will be credited to your Bonus Credit account and are subject to the Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement. Winnings from Bonus Credit will also be credited to your Bonus Credit account.

Once your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance is £0, any remaining Bonus Credit will automatically be transferred as winnings to your Cashable Credit account.

If your Bonus Credit Account Balance is £0, you should contact us to remove any remaining wagering requirements from your account. You can contact our Customer Support team on 01384 884468.

In the event that you withdraw Cashable Credit before you have met your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement (i.e. before your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance is £0) your Bonus Credit and Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement will be reduced by the same percentage that you have withdrawn from your Cashable Credit. By way of example only: you have made a first deposit of £10, credited to your Cashable Credit account, and received a first deposit match bonus of £10, credited to your Bonus Credit account; your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance is £400 (i.e. 40 x bonus of £10); you play through your £10 deposit once on a slots game and win £50. Your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance is unchanged (as you have not yet staked any Bonus Credit); you are free to withdraw the £50 winnings, stored in your Cashable Credit account, but you choose to only withdraw £25 (i.e. 50%); as your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance is not yet £0, you will forfeit 50% of your Bonus Credit (reducing it to £5) and your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance will be reduced by 50% (reducing it to £200).

If bonus abuse is discovered we may at our discretion remove rewards as outlined in section 7b.

In the event that you stake both Cashable Credit and Bonus Credit, any winnings will be applied proportionately to your Cashable Credit and Bonus Credit accounts and your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance will be reduced only by the amount of Bonus Credit used. By way of example only: you have deposited £5, credited to your Cashable Credit account, and have received a first deposit match bonus of £10, credited to your Bonus Credit Account; your Bonus Wagering Requirement is £400 (i.e. 40 x bonus of £10); you elect to stake £10 on a slots game; as you do not have enough Cashable Credit to cover your stake, the remaining £5 (50%) will be deducted from your Bonus Credit and your Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement Balance will be reduced by £5 to £395; you win £50; £25 of your winnings (i.e. 50%) will be credited to your Cashable Credit account; and £25 of your winnings (i.e. 50%) will be credited to your Bonus Credit account.

When betting on our betting and gaming products, the percentage of your stake that will contribute to the Bonus Credit Wagering Requirement is as follows:

Betting and Gaming Product	%
Slots	100
Bingo	1000
Roulette	10
Blackjack	10

When playing with Bonus Credit winnings from Casino games, the wagering contribution taken from the remaining bonus wagering will be the contribution % of the Casino game that the winnings came from, regardless of which game in being played. For example, if you win £10 on Roulette, then play with that £10 in a Slots game, the wagering contribution for the slots play will be 10% (the Casino game Wagering Contribution).

The minimum stake on Roulette or Blackjack games that will contribute to the Wagering is £0.10.

Stakes from your Account will be made in this order:

any amounts in your Cashable Credit Account which comprise of winnings from bonus credit;
any amounts in your Cashable Credit Account which comprise of winnings from deposits;
any deposited amounts in your Cashable Credit Account; and
any bonus amounts in your Bonus Credit Account.

By placing a real money bet, you warrant that you are legally able to do so within your jurisdiction and that you accept that we are unable to provide any warranties as to the legality or otherwise of your participation in real money play. It is your responsibility to determine if remote gambling is legal in your jurisdiction.

In the event of a disconnection from the service whilst you are using our betting and gaming products, you are advised to log back in as quickly as possible. If you experience disconnection difficulties on a regular basis, please consult your service provider as to what measures can be initiated to help reduce this risk. We shall not be responsible for any damages, liabilities or losses suffered as result of the disconnection of Players during play.

What is self-exclusion?

Self-exclusion means asking a gambling provider to exclude you from gambling with them for a length of time, usually between six and twelve months but this can be for up to five years for online gambling. All gambling providers in Britain must provide consumers with this option, allowing any customer who has followed the procedure to request self-exclusion to be refused service and prevented from gambling during this time period.

Please then consider also calling the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 who can offer you free, confidential advice and counselling as our experience is that self-exclusion can be helpful but will be more effective if you also give us a call.

How the schemes work:

You will be excluded for a minimum six month period (12 months for betting shops)
You will have to supply proof of identity including a photo
You will be removed from all marketing databases and you will not be contacted during the period of your self-exclusion
You cannot leave the scheme before the exclusion period has expired
If you leave the scheme once the self-exclusion period has expired you will not be automatically added to any marketing databases.

By joining self-exclusion schemes you are agreeing that:

the information you provide to join a scheme will only be shared with operators within the specific scheme
you will stay away from the venues from which you have self-excluded.

It is up to you to keep to your self-exclusion agreement but the company and the staff will do all they reasonably can to help you. If you visit a venue from which you have self-excluded you will be asked to leave and the other venues in the scheme will be informed.

Arcades and Adult Gaming Centres

You can nominate from a single arcade or select a number of arcades you wish to self-exclude from. Just ask any member of staff for help in doing so. This cannot be done online but for further details, click here.

Causes

Exactly what causes someone to gamble compulsively isn't well understood. Like many problems, compulsive gambling may result from a combination of biological, genetic and environmental factors.

Play Slot Machines FAQ

Is there a secret to slot machines?

Not really, but despite the overriding elements of chance, there are some strategies you can employ.

How do you play slot machine games?

The equivalent amount of credits is displayed on a meter. On reel-spinning slots, push a button marked "play one credit" until you've reached the number of coins you wish to play. Then hit the "spin reels" button, or pull the handle on those few slots that still have handles, or hit a button marked "play max credits," which will play the maximum coins allowed on that machine.

How much does it cost to play on slot machines?

The most popular slots are penny and nickel video games along with quarter and dollar reel-spinning games, though there are video games in 2-cent, 10-cent, quarter, and dollar denominations and reel spinners up to $100.

What happens if you win?

When you hit a winning combination, winnings will be added to the credit meter. If you wish to collect the coins showing on the meter, hit the button marked "Cash Out," and on most machines, a bar-coded ticket will be printed out that can be redeemed for cash.

Are there free slots that pay real money?

No, but you can earn bonuses. The bonus may take the form of a number of free spins, or the player may be presented with a "second screen" bonus.

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Overview

Compulsive gambling, also called gambling disorder, is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling means that you're willing to risk something you value in the hope of getting something of even greater value.

Gambling can stimulate the brain's reward system much like drugs or alcohol can, leading to addiction. If you have a problem with compulsive gambling, you may continually chase bets that lead to losses, use up savings and create debt. You may hide your behavior and even turn to theft or fraud to support your addiction.

Compulsive gambling is a serious condition that can destroy lives. Although treating compulsive gambling can be challenging, many people who struggle with compulsive gambling have found help through professional treatment.