Actually it was more like tripping off the wagon. I hadn't gambled for over 2 months which I was really pleased about. I must admit I have had the urge over the last 3 or 4 days but hadn't acted on it until this evening. I thought I'd self excluded from all the sites I was registered to, turns out I hadn't, and I received one of the usual monthly bonus emails. I foolishly had a look and it turned out I still had some money in the casino account, only £3.50, it would be silly to leave it there I thought so I spun a couple of times on one of the fruity's.
I won about £40.
An hour and a half later I was up to 400 quid, half an hour after that the money was gone and I'd transferred £50 out of my bank. I'm so angry with myself for doing that, needless to say I ended up with nowt.
I've self excluded from that site and will start fresh tomorrow. Day 1, what ****** me off is I've already done day 1, quite a while ago.
I just wanted to share this experience with you, it's not even the money today it's the disappointment in myself for succumbing to gambling after I was so determined. Something as innocuous as £3.50 has set me back to day 1 again. It's as easy as that to fall back into it, so please be vigilant, you can not let your guard down for a second, don't give the gambling bug and casinos an inch.
Hi
I admire your honesty and you can get back on the gamble free wagon.
It will be worth discussing your triggers as these companies know what they are doing when they send out those bonus emails.
It would be a good idea if you can hand over your devices to someone close for a while. They can then check the blocks and monitor the situation
Like me you have shown the compulsive gambler traits. You cant let go and for us its a hopeless mugs game. I qualify that by saying I dont think gambling is healthy behaviour for anyone.
My blocks were the best thing I ever did combined with telling my parents and the doctor.
I wish you all the best
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