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PROTECTING FINANCES OF THE
PERSON WITH A GAMBLING PROBLEM |
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Problem
gambling can often lead to large amounts of debt or even bankruptcy, and can
have a damaging effect not only on the gambler's financial situation, but on
the family's finances as well. Fortunately there are ways to get debt under
control and keep money protected. |
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CONTROLLING DEBT |
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Remember that no situation is
helpless - there is always a way out. Worrying and panicking about finances
will not help, and in fact, can be a trigger to gamble again. |
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If you are faced with
excessive debts, here are some things you can do to help: |
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Stop playing with real money,
play free in one of the free games you can find on the Internet. |
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Ban yourself from gambling in
all online & Land casinos in Canada and around the World for a period of time using our
BanCop.net
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do not gamble to try and get
out of debt |
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Take responsibility for the
debt. Contact a credit counselling service or a Bankruptcy Trustee. Make a
"proposal to the creditors" and pledge to repay a portion of your outstanding
debts. This will be a first step in re-establishing your self-esteem. Take a
part-time job if necessary to repay the debts. This is a penance that will
occupy free time and help to keep you from looking for a quick out. It's tough
but it feels great when you finish. |
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talk to someone supportive
and trustworthy about the problem, or
chat free with one of our 24/7 professionals. |
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Ask someone trustworthy to
look after bank cards and credit cards for a period of time |
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If necessary, destroy credit
cards |
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Protect your assets by
transferring property titles and other assets into your spouses' name |
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Limit the available amount of
cash on hand by
- Have wages automatically
deposited into bank accounts
- Don't have an ATM card
or cheques for bank accounts
- Use bank accounts that
require two signatures for withdrawals
- Set up daily withdrawal
limits
- Pay bills
electronically, not in cash
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Seek professional help |
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