Lottery, Gambling and Debt
If all your pounds spent on lottery tickets were saved up and counted over a year, surely the satisfaction would be greater than the odd £10 win here and there. “It all adds up”, is a common phrase that helps to reinforce the good habit of not spending on non-essentials. Is buying a lottery ticket really a necessity when one is in debt? Individuals reliant on a hope that one day they might win the lottery, to live a better life, should consider pushing free from their comfort zones and being inspired by their past achievements, if not the business folk out there who made their millions from nothing.
It’s easy to get into debt over gambling and lottery, if the game has become addictive from a few lucky wins on the way. These wins can be real pick me ups, making the winner feel on top of the world for a few days, but once that feeling has worn off, its time to make another win; expensive and frustrating if the luck has ran out.
If you are in debt because of an addiction to gambling, you must first accept the problem and not deny your addiction or debt. The next step would be to speak to someone, because talking can give you a great reality check. By talking to a debt management advisor, you can help manage your debt and get on track again with your life. One of the first questions you will be asked is whether you are still gambling. It is advised that you do not obtain any further credit when you are in debt.
To speak to someone and get advice on how to pay off debts using a debt management plan speak to a professional advisor on 0800 634 7053, or email info@debtplandirect.com leaving your contact details.