While some consider poker to be a game of skill others do find it to be a gambling game. Gambling is a fun and exciting hobby.

Most people gamble for entertainment and do not become addicted, but a very small percentage of gamblers become compulsive gamblers. Many times, compulsive gamblers cannot stop regardless of whether they have a couple winning sessions or a couple losing sessions in a row.

Their rationalization when they win is "I'm running good and have to keep on playing." When they lose, their rationalization is "I'm stuck, need to get back even, then I'll quit."

Both rationalizations are traps and need to be modified or they can cause big problems in your personal or professional lives.

In our quest to help monitor compulsive gambling, we have provided you with recommended rules to ensure an enjoyable time at The Pig Poker.

Decide how much you can afford to lose before starting to gamble.

Set your limits and know when to stop.

Never gamble if:


• It interferes with your work or other responsibilities.
  
• You are in recovery for addictive disorders or dependencies.
  
• You are inebriated or using narcotics.
  
• You are under the legal gambling age.
  
• You are attempting to recover previous gambling losses.
  
  

If you find it impossible to walk away from the casino games even when you want to, you have a compulsive gambling problem. Gamblers Anonymous is a professional organization that can help you. Please visit Gamblers Anonymous website for more information.