I'm a compulsive gambler.

[Leighgull]

I love a good addiction me! Glad I've never taken up gambling or I'd be on the skids all the more.

 

[Leighgull]

Best way to gamble on footy is evens and odds on bets (singles, doubles, or a treble at a push) .....look for 10% yield over a season.......then it becomes enjoyable.

The ammount of people doing 6+ team accumulators is unreal.

Er..I think the thread is about the nightmare of gambling addiction...not tips on how to gamble more efficiently.

 

[Fur Cough]

Some VERY sad people on this Threads you. It wasn't

I started a thread once on here about my addiction, which was drink, and apart from one or two had a great response.

It helped me so much. I am no where near being free of it but have, partly due to here, learnt to control it.

Maybe give the man a chance, afford him the courtesy you gave me.

God knows he's been here long enough.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I started a thread once on here about my addiction, which was drink, and apart from one or two had a great response.

It helped me so much. I am no where near being free of it but have, partly due to here, learnt to control it.

Maybe give the man a chance, afford him the courtesy you gave me.

God knows he's been here long enough.

Hope things are better for you.

 

[algie]

The trouble is these days gambling is thrown at you from every direction, internet gambling, smartphone gambling, shops all over the place, adverts on TV and in the papers and in bygone days these were either banned, heavily regulated or simply didn't exist.

I still remember going into a bookies and having to have a 5 team acca on the football and that was the only bet if the game wasn't on TV.

I can understand now how so many people become addicted and it is a very easy situation to slide into and a very difficult one to get out of.

That's very true. I'm surprised they allow a gambling advert before the water shed time. For instance Foxy bingo sponsors the horrific Jeremy Kyle program during the afternoon.

 

[bha100]

I may come back to this thread through time to time. Anyone else is welcome to use this thread to offer support and ask for help as well.

As an old regular of this forum I find it important for myself to let you know. I've been a compulsive gambler for seven years. My first bet was when I was 11 but it wasn't when I was 17 when I started. Now 24 I have come to accept I have a huge problem. I've gone the longest without a gamble since I started all those years ago, almost 6 months until last week. I don't know what triggered it as I've been through a lot worse and have been attending GA meetings supporting others quite regularly. Football is a huge problem for me as gambling is heavily influenced from it which is why I never go to matches anymore. But anyway today is the first day on the path to the first 90 days again. I'm 1066 and I'm a compulsive gambler.

Day 1

Unfortunately for you your brain is wired up differently to others, it's to do with your dopamine levels.Unlike others who can walk away win or lose you can not because your god is losing and because losing is your reward your dopamine levels are up so you will carry on until you have lost every penny you have.When you do hit a win you only want to give it back because winning is not a reward, put it simply you love losing.

Forget about giving up because your not going to so do not kid yourself, you do not want to give up,giving up comes from within and you do not have enough willpower to overcome your neurological issues.

Now what you need to do is form a firewall around your money you need for you living expenses and make it as inconvenient to get at, no cash or debit card then get a basic bank account with a debit card for your punting only put money here you can afford to lose and top it up once a week if needed.If you have credit cards too get shot of them if you really feel you need them burn off the number and the 3 digit code on the back and you can still use it for chip and pin

You now need to install some discipline into that brain and if you follow the above you have taken the first step in helping you eradicate impulse gambling you can then build on that and the more disciplined you get with you betting bank more chance you have got of reversing the issues with your brain

If you are simply just crap at whatever your poison is i suggest you switch to a different brand and find one that your good at, watch this if you can find it anywhere.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dk5s7


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[Nibble]

The ad banners at top of page must be sorely testing his willpower right now!

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

The ad banners at top of page must be sorely testing his willpower right now!

Bizarrely mine has a banner for Star Wars costumes. Not sure I feel driven to dress up as a Stormtrooper.

 

[Nibble]

Ha! Horse Racing Tips at top of mine!

 

[algie]

Unfortunately for you your brain is wired up differently to others, it's to do with your dopamine levels.Unlike others who can walk away win or lose you can not because your god is losing and because losing is your reward your dopamine levels are up so you will carry on until you have lost every penny you have.When you do hit a win you only want to give it back because winning is not a reward, put it simply you love losing.

Forget about giving up because your not going to so do not kid yourself, you do not want to give up,giving up comes from within and you do not have enough willpower to overcome your neurological issues.

Now what you need to do is form a firewall around your money you need for you living expenses and make it as inconvenient to get at, no cash or debit card then get a basic bank account with a debit card for your punting only put money here you can afford to lose and top it up once a week if needed.If you have credit cards too get shot of them if you really feel you need them burn off the number and the 3 digit code on the back and you can still use it for chip and pin

You now need to install some discipline into that brain and if you follow the above you have taken the first step in helping you eradicate impulse gambling you can then build on that and the more disciplined you get with you betting bank more chance you have got of reversing the issues with your brain

If you are simply just crap at whatever your poison is i suggest you switch to a different brand and find one that your good at, watch this if you can find it anywhere.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dk5s7


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Sorry i don't buy this. Gambling is an addiction just like smoking. Both can be overcome with using willpower. Trust me i should know.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

I wish you well, get in touch with Gamcare

regrettably In my experience in the gaming profession I saw this coming a few years ago (were you the one that called themselves 'Poker Prostitute' and had a signature promoting how 'good' you were at poker? If i'm thinking of someone else I apologise) there are too many young people that think gambling is cool. it's not. Most professional punters scratch around on betfair seven days a week 11 hours a day for less than you'd earn at Burger King.

with regard to the FOBT figures quoted on here I must warn any potential armed robbers that although TURNOVER in the machines can be as high as the figures mentioned it's not real cash it's just a case of constantly repeating ones bet on Roulette, (i.e you can turnover about £3000 in about 15 mins but might have only inserted £100) The average profit on a FOBT is no secret, it's been published in the Racing Post on numerous occasions, It's about £600-£700 pw per machine, however this is just an average and the Brighton machines don't always make that. (There is a shop near Euston that never has a vacant machine from 7am - 10pm)

 

[bha100]

Sorry i don't buy this. Gambling is an addiction just like smoking. Both can be overcome with using willpower. Trust me i should know.

No gambling is not an addiction just like smoking, they are worlds apart and you need to deal with them in different ways bespoke to the individual 1066gull does not want to give up, willpower alone will not alter the issues with his/her brain,trust me. And no i do not trust you for exactly the same reasons you do not trust me.

 

[HovaGirl]

Incorrect.

Never underestimate that there are people out there that are cleverer than yourself

There are many, many losers on Betfair BUT over 10,000 people in the World are £10,000 ahead each year. This data was published in their PLC launch prospectus

Gambling has nothing to do with being clever. Millions of people gamble around the world to any degree. 10,000 winners is a tiny proportion of them and the gambling companies are bound to highlight the public's success, however tiny. After all, they want you to give them all your money. Which you seem quite happy about. Perhaps you have a gambling problem yourself?

 

[HovaGirl]

Look up a thread on Financial Spread Betting from last January/February.
Every poster when asked for tips either said don't do it or commented without tips.
I alone posted two tips, have a look & tell me what you think?

I think you have a gambling addiction.

 

[HovaGirl]

How would you know that if you have only ever had two bets in your life?. My skills at the roulette table have paid many a bill over the years, myself and family have also enjoyed plenty of Albion matches thanks to the casino. If you keep in control and actually bother to learn what to look for etc you can make some good money, of course I lose from time to time but at this moment in time overall still in profit.

You are fooling yourself.

 

[algie]

You are fooling yourself.

Why is he fooling himself? Tony Bloom has made money out of poker playing

 

[collins91]

i was on a cruise and playing roulette next to a millionaire and i was betting a $5 a spin and he was doing about $500 a spin. i got talking to him as he was always on my table and he lost so much by the end of the cruise. I came out on top with $800 while betting no more than $20 a day. He lost about $30,000 and it hurt me to see him lose that. One night i had won $100 and lost the lot in a couple of spins thinking i would win big if i bet big. but in the end there is only one winner and over all the bets and casino betting, it's probably the casino that is winning. The man who lost all that money was making a crazy amount in interest on what he had in the bank. He had a butler and the works. If i had that sort of money i hope i wouldn't get as addicted as him. however i have found that i am getting into it a lot and have taken the option of self excluding myself from all sites apart from one which i use and have set a monthly limit on of £30. this is what i believe i can have fun with and afford to lose. As i am now only using one site i have control and know what i have lost or won. I cant change the limit straight away either, it takes a long lime and in that time i should realise by raising the limit i have problems. In short i feel your pain but good luck

 

[Insel affe]

Unfortunately for you your brain is wired up differently to others, it's to do with your dopamine levels.Unlike others who can walk away win or lose you can not because your god is losing and because losing is your reward your dopamine levels are up so you will carry on until you have lost every penny you have.When you do hit a win you only want to give it back because winning is not a reward, put it simply you love losing.

Forget about giving up because your not going to so do not kid yourself, you do not want to give up,giving up comes from within and you do not have enough willpower to overcome your neurological issues.

Now what you need to do is form a firewall around your money you need for you living expenses and make it as inconvenient to get at, no cash or debit card then get a basic bank account with a debit card for your punting only put money here you can afford to lose and top it up once a week if needed.If you have credit cards too get shot of them if you really feel you need them burn off the number and the 3 digit code on the back and you can still use it for chip and pin

You now need to install some discipline into that brain and if you follow the above you have taken the first step in helping you eradicate impulse gambling you can then build on that and the more disciplined you get with you betting bank more chance you have got of reversing the issues with your brain

If you are simply just crap at whatever your poison is i suggest you switch to a different brand and find one that your good at, watch this if you can find it anywhere.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dk5s7

The best advise anyone can give you 1066 is above, pay attention and get rid of your cards I get my wages paid into my wife's account to this day, I had burnt through approx what I estimate as 18k On the devils wheel. I worked mainly cash in hand installing carpets so I always had money. One day after a big win I walked outta the shop I felt sick to the stomach as I knew it did not make me happy I knew I was going to drive home see a bookies, stop and walk in and throw £1500 into the machine knowing I like the drama and actually get the buzz off the doom and I that I hate myself. It was never about the money.....

These are my demons from my past, which are my problem no one else's. Thankfully a few months after we found out that we were going to be parents and now my mind is focused on my daughter who is at happens four today.

I still gamble on the football £5-£10 but only when I can be bothered I faced my demon with help, I am sure he will come back in another form time will tell if I can beat him again.

Good luck fella.

 

[Rugrat]

Why is he fooling himself? Tony Bloom has made money out of poker playing

I'm not sure he has made money from poker playing, he plays it and he's good but I suspect his success of 10 years ago has been wiped out.

Fact is poker is a game of great skill with a significant element of good luck thrown in. But, the best players are the best players not because of luck. Roulette and other casino games are just about luck with a minuscule element of skill.

Anyone that says they win at Roulette is either kidding themselves or has played once or twice and got lucky

 

[Rugrat]

Unfortunately for you your brain is wired up differently to others, it's to do with your dopamine levels.Unlike others who can walk away win or lose you can not because your god is losing and because losing is your reward your dopamine levels are up so you will carry on until you have lost every penny you have.When you do hit a win you only want to give it back because winning is not a reward, put it simply you love losing.

Forget about giving up because your not going to so do not kid yourself, you do not want to give up,giving up comes from within and you do not have enough willpower to overcome your neurological issues.

Now what you need to do is form a firewall around your money you need for you living expenses and make it as inconvenient to get at, no cash or debit card then get a basic bank account with a debit card for your punting only put money here you can afford to lose and top it up once a week if needed.If you have credit cards too get shot of them if you really feel you need them burn off the number and the 3 digit code on the back and you can still use it for chip and pin

You now need to install some discipline into that brain and if you follow the above you have taken the first step in helping you eradicate impulse gambling you can then build on that and the more disciplined you get with you betting bank more chance you have got of reversing the issues with your brain

If you are simply just crap at whatever your poison is i suggest you switch to a different brand and find one that your good at, watch this if you can find it anywhere.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dk5s7


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This is good advice. I'd also add the point above about getting your money paid in to someone else's account, they pay all your DD's etc and give you an allowance or such like.