Tomorrow marks my 2 weeks gamble free and I must say 2 weeks sounds like a very short time but it truly felt like a mountain to climb. I still cannot believe I have made it this far. Partly no money to gamble, but if I really wanted to- there would have been ways I could get access to money. Like the thought of selling my diamond gold ring I once priced up and they quoted me £400. The thoughts crossed my mind- I’m gonna sell this. But I did not. I’m keeping my beautiful gold diamond ring. This is just an example of how low this addiction has dragged me. I have lost £60k in just 2 years. The funny thing is when I started gambling 2 years ago- I was aiming for a slot jackpot of £57k. I would have had that jackpot today if I hadn’t gambled!!! I first came on here when I first lost £2500 and remember how angry and upset I was.. Had I only listened to the advice here, I wouldn’t be so deep into my addiction and loss today. But it’s never too late to really give it a proper go. I am more fully committed than ever. Next week- my wages will now be going to my partner. It’s scary to think I will only be getting a small allowance every week for food etc but it has to be done. I am not going to lie the past 2 weeks have been extremely difficult. I also feel like I have been having withdrawals, I’ve been sick after eating, crying, an overwhelming burst of emotion that brings me to tears- mainly guilt and anger of the loss and the hurt I have caused my loved ones but half the battle is believing in myself that I can do this. I am sure you all probably have came across a software called Playtech- this is owned by a guy called Teddy Sagi who is worth £5billion. A guy who also has been convicted of fraud and bribery but was given a slap on the wrist- he has too much money after all. Just remember this is the kind of people you are giving your hard earned cash to. They are enjoying in their luxury villas sipping pinacoladas while we suffer for the rest of the month eating beans and toast while we wait on our next wage to come in- only to put more money in their pockets. Please do not end up like me in so much debt- start your recovery now- buy yourself a pinacolada and enjoy a nice meal in the restaurant instead of putting a bet on and we can cheers and say.. well ffff you Teddy. You are not getting any more of my money! Have a good day everyone. 🙂
@roulettegotme it sounds like my story and I did sell all my jewellery and lots of other things my wages gone the same day I got them and wiped out my ISA and bank account because I was chasing the money I was spending online and winning absolutely nothing I’m pretty sure there are so many fixed casinos out there preying on vulnerable people like us . But not anymore I have now got nothing but have at least come to my senses and finally admitted to myself I had an addiction to this so slowly getting myself financially in a better place will take me a few years but I will do it and the casinos will be definitely unhappy to see me go at one point I had around 30 plus accounts on the go I dread to think how many thousands of my hard earned cash I have thrown away !!! Good Luck and keep going
@roulettegotme it sounds like my story and I did sell all my jewellery and lots of other things my wages gone the same day I got them and wiped out my ISA and bank account because I was chasing the money I was spending online and winning absolutely nothing I’m pretty sure there are so many fixed casinos out there preying on vulnerable people like us . But not anymore I have now got nothing but have at least come to my senses and finally admitted to myself I had an addiction to this so slowly getting myself financially in a better place will take me a few years but I will do it and the casinos will be definitely unhappy to see me go at one point I had around 30 plus accounts on the go I dread to think how many thousands of my hard earned cash I have thrown away !!! Good Luck and keep going
@roulettegotme it sounds like my story and I did sell all my jewellery and lots of other things my wages gone the same day I got them and wiped out my ISA and bank account because I was chasing the money I was spending online and winning absolutely nothing I’m pretty sure there are so many fixed casinos out there preying on vulnerable people like us . But not anymore I have now got nothing but have at least come to my senses and finally admitted to myself I had an addiction to this so slowly getting myself financially in a better place will take me a few years but I will do it and the casinos will be definitely unhappy to see me go at one point I had around 30 plus accounts on the go I dread to think how many thousands of my hard earned cash I have thrown away !!! Good Luck and keep going
My story too! 15 days gamble free today. Started with 18k savings, lost all that and 70k in debt. Ooooh, makes me cringe now that I’ve said (wrote) it out loud. I feel like my heart is going to explode every time I think about it. But what can we do? I now know that my losses is going to get bigger if I don’t stop. That is just the fact, no matter how my brain is going to twist it. Anyway congratulations on the two weeks. Give yourself a pat on the back. It will only get better as long as we stay gamble free
We’ll done on 2 weeks too! I know how you are feeling about being so much in debt. I know it all too well, you are not alone. I feel angry and upset everytime I think of what I have done. It’s unbelievable. It’s the first thing I think about in the morning but I know I need to work on that. I know it will take time and it’s going to be a long road ahead but we can do this! The more days I am gamble free- the more days I am actually scared to gamble again! Never ever ever again.
@roulettegotme I thought I was the only one in this situation nice to know I’m not alone !!! Keep going and well done ?
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