Hi everyone, I’m new here I hope you’re all doing well.
I’ve had a gambling addiction for years and haven’t gambled online for a long time but still play slots when I’m at the pub ...maybe once every couple of months and it’s not a big deal. I’ve been signed up for GameStop for years and keep extending it for 5 years whenever it runs out. It all started on New Year’s Day I was at work watching people play online slots on YouTube and I got the temptation of playing them so I signed up ... Later that night at home I kept on playing thinking I was on a good run about an hour later I lost the remaining money. I was absolutely mortified I didn’t know what to do... I said to myself never again. It’s been 15 days since then and I’ve gotten a loan gambled it all in the last 15 days trying to get my money back. At one point I got back up, but then I done the same thing lost every single penny. I feel ashamed, mortified and physically sick. I haven’t deposited anything since Sunday 12th January. I really don’t know what to do all 3 loans I took out were for 2 years with ridiculous interest rates one of them being at 60%apr.
so there’s my story it’s been the worst month of my life.
Hello sm,
Welcome to the forum, and well done for sharing your story. It sounds like a challenging time for you.
You might like to consider this offer of free registration with GamBan blocking software:
If you haven't already, you could look at this article about using your bank's support to avoid spending on gambling sites:
The GamCare Money Guidance Service have produced a fact sheet about accessing debt advice:
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Take care,
Adam.
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