Had Enough, I give up

[catrina m]

I surrender

I keep hoping for the win that makes all this worth it but I realize it will never happen.

If I win, I give it back ( be honest, who doesn't eventually) and when I lose I figure I have had bad luck. Ouch!

I have to be very unlucky or just plain stupid to keep giving my money away. I am opting for stupid because thats what I must be to keep doing it.

I know you can win at online gambling, doesn't everyone? It's a surefire way to make a quick buck!


I will continue to read about everyone's good fortune, but they have taken my last deposit. I am not a problem gambler. I only risk what I have to be entertained with, but I think I will seek better entertainment than watching my balance dissappear and then getting a prompt to go to the cashier.

If I gave it to someone in dire need that I never met before I would feel better the next day.

That sounds better than getting spam about how I can win, win win!!!!

Good luck everyone!

Not bitter, just utterly defeated.

[KasinoKing]

When it stops being profitable, fun, or even mildly entertaining, it is time to take a break.
Shoving hard earned money down the drain is unlikely to be anybodies cup of tea.

Good luck with your abstention

KK

[Matthew23]

catrina m, I understand that feeling so much

Your experience with gambling is not unique, it's the same for everyone of us. Everyone will have the same good/bad luck, it will just appear that people win more based on how they present themselves on these forums. We are always heading towards a zero balance, hitting the feature just delays this a little.

There are far better hobbies out there. With gambling you will always experience lows, like you are feeling right now. Just remember how you feel right now and remember if you continue to gambling you will have this feeling many more times in the future. It's not a nice thought.

When it stops being profitable

Gambling will never be profitable.... unless you can defy the laws of mathematics

[SlotsWizard]

Gambling will never be profitable.... unless you can defy the laws of mathematics

... or use bonuses in the opposite spirit that they were given
... or you work for the casino



Good luck to you, Catrina!

[Matthew23]

use bonuses in the opposite spirit that they were given

Yes, but do that once and you'll be banned and perhaps not even paid.

Even a standard deposit bonus usually carries such hugh wagering requirments that you will on average lose more than the bonus is worth. All a bonus really does is extend your 'play time'

[Roar]

... or use bonuses in the opposite spirit that they were given
... or you work for the casino

Bonuses can not be given in "spirit". If the so called spirit is that the customer is in no way meant to profit than just where is the "give", and just where is the "bonus"?

Just about every single bonus is advertised as "free cash" to put into your pocket. The so called "spirit" of bonuses must be understood from the attending bonus promotion. [It's cash profits for players all the way baby!!]

Such bonus promotions convey the unmistakable message that there is a PROFIT to be made from the receipt of a bonus.

Bonus "spirit" = the opportunity to profit.

But let's be clear - there ain't no "spirit" in a bonus (unless you believe in ghosts).

Catrina m would not have suffered a loss (overall) using a bonus. On that Slots Wizard, I know we agree.

If one is truly to advocate on behalf of players then one must surely start and end with the plea to always play with a bonus. PLAY with a BONUS or simply lose more and more cash to greedy corporates and ever greedy affiliates.

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[SlotsWizard]

I wasn't trying to start a flamewar.

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Back to the topic at hand: Catrina, enjoy the break.

[chuchu59]

Yes, but do that once and you'll be banned and perhaps not even paid.

Even a standard deposit bonus usually carries such hugh wagering requirments that you will on average lose more than the bonus is worth. All a bonus really does is extend your 'play time'

If you have had enough, isnt trying to be banned the ultimate goal. You wont be losing anymore

[Matthew23]

If you have had enough, isnt trying to be banned the ultimate goal. You wont be losing anymore

If you are banned because you broke the rules then you will lose even more money. The best thing to do is email the casino and tell them to permanently close your account and not to open it again under any circumstances.

You don't have to break the rules to get permanently banned

[KasinoKing]

Gambling will never be profitable.... unless you can defy the laws of mathematics

If that's true I've been defying the laws for 7-years.

Yes, but do that once and you'll be banned and perhaps not even paid.

I have been 'bonus banned' at 1 or 2 casinos from 130+, but always got paid.

Even a standard deposit bonus usually carries such huge wagering requirements that you will on average lose more than the bonus is worth. All a bonus really does is extend your 'play time'

On average (most bonuses), yes I agree. But as long as your above average results outweigh your below average results you'll be quids in.

I have no wish to de-rail this thread any further - this is about someone stopping gambling.
Bonus 'hunting' does not suit everyone, and if you're not even getting value for your money... stop!