Firstly. I admit that I have gambling addiction (online slots). I have decided that it is time to end it before its too late.
I have read a lots of stories where people end up with lot of debt. I have been able to gamble such way that I only lose my savings. No debt right now. But the money I have lost is the money i could have use to fulfill my dreams.
About me:
31 years old. Have played over two years. Lost about 35k euros. (About my annual income). I have partner who have no idea about my gambling problem. I have to figured out how to tell her, But I know I have to do this. If you have great idea or your own experiences how to tell your partner I’m thankful.
It all started out of boredom. And then i spent small amounts of money just for fun. But 2022 has been anything but fun.. Every gambling sessions started with a tought that i play about 50 euros and if i don’t win, then I stopped. But always it ends for losing much more money (up to 1500 euros per session) until no money left.
It would be interesting to know how bad situations I am compared to others.
Hi J31
Thanks for posting and sharing your story , acknowledging the issue and talking about it are the first steps in recovery. Online slots have been said to be very dangerous and said to be designed to be extremely addictive and damage many peoples lives so sharing awareness of this could be very helpful for people.
Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.
All the best
Kirk
Forum admin
Hello again. I have a complete lack of self-control. 1,5 months ago I wrote this post, nothing has changed. I have lost an additional amount of money.. Every payday it starts again and ends only when the money runs out. I’m tired of this.
Today i wrote as many Casino operators as I knew (Like Dama NV, Hollycorn NV etc.) to blacklist my details(name, email etc) so I wouldn’t be able to create new accounts in any sister casinos ( In that case I don’t have to write to each casino separately, generally one operator operates dozens different online casino sites).
My partner still doesn’t know about my addiction. Every day I get more and more clear that I have to tell her, this may be the only step to put an end to it all.
Why am I even gambling?? Certainly not for money or to improve my financial situation. In my head I'm thinking every payday I'm going to win some money to improve my financial situation, but the reality is something else.. Every payouts goes directly back into the casino and in the end I have nothing. I haven't bought anything for myself in the last six months, only spend for current expenses (bills, food etc.) (1/3 of the salarY), remaining money all goes into casino 2/3 of the salary)
When I go to the store, a bill like 50 euros seems so big, but there is no problem to lose 500-1000 euros in casino in the same evening. The gamblers world of thought is so sick...
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