Bplay Explores Therapy as a Tool to Prevent Gambling Harm
Argentina.- 5 August 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com Bplay has released a new edition of its “Entretiempo” podcast examining how therapy can help prevent gambling addiction and encourage responsible gambling habits.
The episode featured therapist Paula Echevarría, who explained Rapid Transformational Therapy and its potential application in addressing compulsive behaviour connected with gambling.
News Details
Rapid Transformational Therapy, or RTT, combines elements of clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioural therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
The method seeks to identify the emotional origin of an unwanted habit and modify the patterns sustaining that behaviour.
During the discussion, it was explained that addictions may emerge as a way of escaping emotional pain or obtaining an immediate sense of pleasure. In some cases, problematic behaviour is not linked exclusively to the activity itself but to unresolved emotional needs.
The specialist also discussed the role of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the continuous pursuit of rewards. Therapy aims to interrupt the compulsive pattern and replace it with healthy activities capable of meeting those same emotional needs.
Industry Context
One of the episode’s principal themes was the importance of setting clear time and spending limits before taking part in gambling activities.
These controls can help keep gambling within a recreational context and make it easier to identify behavioural changes that may indicate a loss of control.
When compulsive behaviour is already present, the recommendation is to step away from gambling for an extended period and seek specialist support.
Through this type of content, Bplay aims to take the responsible gambling conversation beyond traditional channels and deliver specialist information to a broad audience through entertainment and sport.
Statements
Paula Echevarría explained Rapid Transformational Therapy:
“It involves using several tools to help a person overcome the problem they wish to address.”
The specialist said addictions “often emerge as a way of escaping emotional pain or seeking an immediate sense of pleasure” and that, in many cases, they are associated with “unresolved emotional needs”.
Discussing a possible return to gambling, she said:
“Resuming gambling on an occasional and controlled basis can only be considered when clear limits are firmly established.”
She also warned:
“When compulsive behaviour is present, the recommendation is to step away from the activity for an extended period.”
Next Steps or Impact
The initiative reinforces the importance of combining technological control tools with education, prevention and access to professional assistance.
Sharing information about the emotional factors associated with gambling harm may support the early identification of risky behaviour and contribute to a more conscious and informed gambling environment.
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