Hi,
This has been a long time coming .... I've been a problem gambler for my entire adult life (30 years ish). I try again and again to stop it permanently but once again it took over! I'm an online gambler who plays slots. I know why I started all those years ago, I just don't know why I continue!
The recent stop was for a few months then I received yet another email offer - I took them up on the offer (sadly) and 6 weeks in, several thousand down - I'm back to the beginning and quite honestly angry!
I thought I had permanent blocks on all accounts but it appears that self exclusion does not really apply permanently as my account with one group was re-opened with no questions asked. I have never changed any of my details, email address etc but it apparently did not trigger warnings that I was self excluded! I guess it's made them a bit extra but didn't do much for me or my bank.
After the usual short time of wallowing it's time to dust myself off and start over. I'm hoping to make it longer this time (forever would be good).
If your addicted to online slots/ betting best thing you can ever do is sign upto https://www.gamstop.co.uk/.
Bans you from all uk betting websites. I'd of been screwed without this.
Sorry to hear about your relapse. Have you considered switching your bank to Monzo? They have a gambling block so you won’t be able to use your card for any gambling related transaction. Not even through paypal. You can remove the block but it will take 48 hrs to get that done so hopefully by then the urge is gone and you can tell them to keep the block on.
Hi no questions will be asked when u re open an account and keep depositing but I can guarantee u u click withdraw and there will be sirens ringing as an excuse as to why they can’t pay u out... for example U don’t need I.D to deposit but u do to withdraw
gaming sites feed on your addiction gaming sites welcome addiction.
gaming sites make u addicted,
don’t give them your hard earned cash
good luck in your recovery
U need to start seeing them as your enemy their there to take your money to leave u broke they will get u to lie to your friends and family for some they will get u to cheat and steal, and for what?? At the end of a long gaming session how do u feel?? Am guessing guilty ashamed so look at it this way your paying a company to make u feel bad about yourself to have nothing,
good luck with your new job, don’t dwell on your past the money you have gambled concentrate on the 2 days gamble free x
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