A gambler needs to have rules. Like never use credit cards, never bet more than 10%

Of my bankroll on 1 bet, if I empty me account it's goes away for 7 days before I can deposit again. Things like this will help give him speed bumps when he's in a bad streak.

: My son, soon to graduate with a good job lined up, has always shared his bank account with us so that we could easily provide cash at need. Recently we saw that he has started making large transfers to and from BetMGM (mostly to them, as expected).Previously, he had lost several thousand trading options (I do my kids taxes).

: So here is the question: how to approach a family member if you suspect a potential addiction or problem? Obviously we don’t want to push him away, but saying nothing seems like a bad choice also. I would appreciate any thoughts.

Follow Ups:

• Gambling is extremely addictive. Just like an alcoholic or drug addict can't follow whatever (m) - SaltLakeCity Buck [22:04:19 04/11/24]
  • Totally agree, he suspects a potential problem. Maybe he needs guidelines and help, or maybe he's past that point. * - Potsy's PIMPS [06:46:38 04/12/24]
    • Yes Pots. The line crossing over into addiction is not visible in real time, unfortunately. * - SaltLakeCity Buck [08:25:10 04/12/24]
      • True. I had a couple of college friends who got sucked in bad. One even skipped town and went off the - Potsy's PIMPS [08:37:13 04/12/24]