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Hello Dazza171

Welcome to the forum I’m sure you will find support here with other forum users. It sounds like you have been through a very difficult time with problem gambling. There are some steps you can take to block online gambling. You can self-exclude from online gambling websites and you can also use software to block sites from you device.

http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/self-exclusion#.VBwD4_ldXww

http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/blocking-software#.VBwD8fldXww

There is also other support available Gamcare helpline advisers can give you further information on free counselling across the UK and group support with Gamblers Anonymous. It may help to talk things through with an adviser they will listen to your concerns. The helpline is open 8am to midnight on 0808 8020 133 advisers can also be contacted through our net line

http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/frontline-services/netline

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Got an email today from 21casino saying I have 10 free spins on a slot. I thought no harm in trying so I did. Won 50 75 pounds from the free spins. Couldn't withdraw as wagering required. Lost it. Even tho it was free money it still made me sick just playing it..

Hi Dazza and welcome to the forum .

I've just read your story on here and seen what youv'e been through , yet within a day of being here you go straight back to on an online casino ? , sorry to say this but free spins or not you can't carry on like this , your'e a Compulsive gambler and as hard as this is to take on board you cannot gamble anymore .

If your planning on stopping gambling then you have to block as much access to these sites as you can , admin have already given you the links for self exclusion which you really have to put in place as soon as possible , nothing going to change unless you start making those changes my friend , it's all doable and in your power to make those changes but you really have to want to :)).

Thanks for the reply. I know and I agree totally. I just thought what's the harm as it's free money. But the harm is it's tempting me to gamble again! And I do want that.. I am deadly serious and tonight I have excluded myself from all sites. I will do it. It's not just a case of wanting to its a case of I have too!

Mate , there not going to let you go without a fight now are they ? , these companies are fully aware of your betting patterns , what you gamble on at what time and when , so if they see your not playing when you should be . chucking a handfull of " free spins " your way to remind you where you should be ,is for them money well spent ( or not spent if you can't even draw any winnings due to " Conditions " ) ? . if they still manage to get through , then change your email if need be :))

Take it easy Bud ! :))