I'm going to quit

[zachbb]

Hi everybody

I have been playing casinos for over 2 years now and lost thousands of euros. But let me introduce myself before I get into anything else:
I am a 22 year old student, who is always short on cash. I have an irristable urge to get money (not because I like it but) because I need to be financially free. That's right - I HATE money.. and paradoxically, that is why I need it.

I have spent thousands of euros on gambling over the last couple of years and, as a fulltime student without a job, that is A LOT of money. I am writing this at 8am my time, and I have been gambling all night at 32Red.
I was up at 1400 euros and I lost it ALL on 2-5 euro spins.

So now, I am on the verge of depression and I figure that my only way out of this mess is to stop gambling. It is very hard, and yes - I have read the tips on quiting gambling on this site. My problem is the alure of money. Even if I quit online casinos, I will probably continue to shell out hundreds of euros a week on the lottery - which has a much lower pay out.


I was wondering whether anyone had any feedback on this issue?

I really don't want to hear that gambling is a game and that you can win or lose (I know this, I'm not completely stupid), and I don't want to hear anyone enthusiastic about it (I am trying to quit).

Thanks!

Zach

 

[KasinoKing]

So now, I am on the verge of depression and I figure that my only way out of this mess is to stop gambling. It is very hard, and yes - I have read the tips on quiting gambling on this site. My problem is the alure of money. Even if I quit online casinos, I will probably continue to shell out hundreds of euros a week on the lottery - which has a much lower pay out.

I was wondering whether anyone had any feedback on this issue?

You got the first part right - the only way to get your life back is stop... completely!
You've been chasing an unattainable dream, but have finally woken up & realised this. Now is the time to act.
But please, do not waste your money on the lottery - that would just perpetuating your dream.

I do not have financial problems (I did once) but I have only ever had one entry in each UK lottery draw (2/week). Ultimate high variance (1 in 14 MILLION chance of hitting), and crap 50% return = throwing money down the drain.

You've made the first step, now make the next; go here:- https://www.casinomeister.com/quit-gambling/

Good luck.
KK

 

[mollypenny]

zachbb, you need to find another hobby. You are too young to be throwing your money away on gambling. I have a son in medical school and he struggles just as you do. I to gamble way to much and feel bad about all the money that I have lost. Spending time in this forum has helped me allot to stay away from the casinos. Please save your money and put it back into your education. Good luck and try to be strong.

 

[mysticjoz]

Hi Zachb..
I wish I could offer you more advice. KK is right this is the first step. Follow the link in his post and there is a lot of useful information there also

I wish you the best.. i think the only way for you to stop is to make sure you look into any support groups near you .. or even online.

 

[anniemac]

Zach,

First off, you need to quit gambling. You are way to young to get caught up in this.

You said you were a full time student. Where do you get your money? Get a job. If you have time to gamble all night, then you have time to go to work. With a job you won't have the amount of time to gamble.

Above all, get out of this now before it is way too late.

 

[BingoT]

Hey Zachbb
First I like to Welcome you here at CM's forum.
Man your to young to get into this type of stuff at your age.
First enjoy the fine things in life.(Not Gambling)
You have so many great organizations that you can go to for the help you need.
I wish you all the very best and always think of the future your to young to throw it all away.
~~~~~~~
You know once I was young too and I was into gambling lot more I think than now.and to this day I can still hear my father saying this to me over and over again.
"Never go crazy when you gamble because you will lose it in the end"
And my Father always told me if I was ever up in gambling $100.to $150 in the day quit This was a days pay.Never go after that rainbow because you will never find that pot of gold at the end of it.

Zachbb Good Luck
You will always fine some great people here you can talk too.

 

[babs7262]

Nothing much to add because I think everyone above me summed it all up!

Your too young for this, Theres alot of life to live out there.
If you have time to gamble ,you have time to earn it rather than spend it.
The lottery has become more of an addiction to people than online gambling.
There is no pot at the end of the rainbow.
Get some support from peers

I wish you nothing but the best!

 

[1819]

you must stop. period. the only one who makes money is the casino. if you love to collect cash then playing at any casino or any form of gambling, lottery, horses, etc., is a lost cause. there is a minute % of the population that makes a living at gambling. it is not a glorious job. you will never be one of them. 99% of the people who tell me they are ahead for their lifetime gambling are liars. 99% of the people who tell me they are even are liars. recreational gambling can be alot of fun. it should never be treated as a job. from your post, and your need to collect money, it seems that you view gambling as a way to get/earn money. that could not be further from the truth. gambling is the fastest way to lose the money you have. best of luck to you.

 

[Alexishot69]

You got the first part right - the only way to get your life back is stop... completely!
You've been chasing an unattainable dream, but have finally woken up & realised this. Now is the time to act.
But please, do not waste your money on the lottery - that would just perpetuating your dream.

I do not have financial problems (I did once) but I have only ever had one entry in each UK lottery draw (2/week). Ultimate high variance (1 in 14 MILLION chance of hitting), and crap 50% return = throwing money down the drain.

You've made the first step, now make the next; go here:- https://www.casinomeister.com/quit-gambling/

Good luck.
KK

Hey
how did you manage to get 50% return ive played same as you 2 a week fr the past few years and had 10 4x and once got 4 numbers for 68 ..i reckon my returns are in the region of 2%...

 

[Luigi810]

Hi Zach, first let me start off by say Hi and welcome. I myself am going through the same problem and I would hate to see you go through what I have been through and your heading right in that direction if not already there, please read my thread, it's under "other complaints" and it says "I never knew until now", this should show you were gambling leads. You CAN stop gambling altogether if that's what you REALLY want to do, I haven't played in almost a week, I REALLY wanted to stop. Please read my story. Along with my story and the people here, you CAN get through this.
Good Luck to you Zach

I have been playing casinos for over 2 years now and lost thousands of euros. But let me introduce myself before I get into anything else:
I am a 22 year old student, who is always short on cash. I have an irristable urge to get money (not because I like it but) because I need to be financially free. That's right - I HATE money.. and paradoxically, that is why I need it.

I have spent thousands of euros on gambling over the last couple of years and, as a fulltime student without a job, that is A LOT of money. I am writing this at 8am my time, and I have been gambling all night at 32Red.
I was up at 1400 euros and I lost it ALL on 2-5 euro spins.

So now, I am on the verge of depression and I figure that my only way out of this mess is to stop gambling. It is very hard, and yes - I have read the tips on quiting gambling on this site. My problem is the alure of money. Even if I quit online casinos, I will probably continue to shell out hundreds of euros a week on the lottery - which has a much lower pay out.


I was wondering whether anyone had any feedback on this issue?

I really don't want to hear that gambling is a game and that you can win or lose (I know this, I'm not completely stupid), and I don't want to hear anyone enthusiastic about it (I am trying to quit).

Thanks!

Zach[/QUOTE]

 

[Luigi810]

Hi Zach, first let me start off by say Hi and welcome. I myself am going through the same problem and I would hate to see you go through what I have been through and your heading right in that direction if not already there, please read my thread, it's under "other complaints" and it says "I never knew until now", this should show you were gambling leads. You CAN stop gambling altogether if that's what you REALLY want to do, I haven't played in almost a week, I REALLY wanted to stop. Please read my story. Along with my story and the people here, you CAN get through this.
Good Luck to you Zach

 

[zachbb]

Thank you everyone for your replies. I have to say that I am very shocked to see this much support, and I really didn't expect it. Everyone here seems like such an avid group of gamblers that I expected to be made fun of or shouted out of the forum. Thank you very much for understanding my problem, showing support and trying to help me out.


KasinoKing, thank you so much for your reply. It was very informative and after being so stressed out from last night, it put me on the right direction. I checked out that page and have installed website blocking software. I feel this definately helps. You're right about the lottery, I will stop immediately.

zachbb, you need to find another hobby. You are too young to be throwing your money away on gambling. I have a son in medical school and he struggles just as you do.

Do you mean that your son struggles in life and with his education? Does your son also gamble? I hope for you and him that he doesn't.

It really is odd because over and beyond all the money that I have lost (and heaven knows its a lot for me!!), I have wasted so much time to gambling. It has really put my education on the back burner, something that I am not proud of. Had I not gambled, I would probably be doing a PhD right now..

i think the only way for you to stop is to make sure you look into any support groups near you .. or even online.

I am not sure about a real-world group, it might be intimidating. However online help sounds good to me. This community has already offered so much more support than I expected. thank you all.

"Never go crazy when you gamble because you will lose it in the end"
And my Father always told me if I was ever up in gambling $100.to $150 in the day quit This was a days pay.Never go after that rainbow because you will never find that pot of gold at the end of it.

Thanks. This is the kind of bankroll managment that I tried to apply. The problem is that sometimes you just don't get lucky enough to win, no matter how conservatlvely you play.


Thank you every for your replies and support. Everyone of them is encouraging to me.

Zach

 

[zachbb]

Please read my story. Along with my story and the people here, you CAN get through this.
Good Luck to you Zach

Hi Diane

I read your story and thank you for your support. It appears that many people have this problem, and we should be ok following the suggestions put out by the members here in this thread and in yours.

I wish you the best and hope everything works out for you,

Zach

 

[mysticjoz]

Breaking the Addiction to "Money" / online support groups

Thanks Zach!


If you are looking for an online support group for a gambling addiction or such.
One of the largest online support groups for many addictions is Daily Strength
Try here...

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Some of you may find this interesting! I know I did.. and this is just one of the sites you can find for each problem you might face.
A lot of you mention the "allure of money" and an "addiction to money"
This is just One site I found that looks very interesting.
Propeller.com

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On breaking the addiction to money. I know the number of sites pertaining to just those two phrases must be un-imaginable (is that a word?.. if not, it is now ) The world wide web is HUGE!!

You are destined to find something and some where you fit right in.. like here at Casinomeister... some are like family, others friends and educators! with an occasional pesky neighbor here or there !:notworthy

Good Luck all!

 

[Rusty]

Hi Zach,
How about taking up a sport that you enjoy?
That will give you a buzz and consume some of your time and compulsion and keep you fit for the girls .
Its a win, win, win!

Gambling is for old farts like me who can't run or chase the Girls anymore without making a fool of themselves.
Early Twenties?
Get out there Zach and enjoy life!
At your age you don't need money to be happy.
You will soon get over your troubles

Good luck to you.

 

[NASHVEGAS]

Another prank by CM???? Either way, had a good laugh (not at you Mystic). Back to our scheduled programming!!

 

[KasinoKing]

Another prank by CM???? Either way, had a good laugh (not at you Mystic). Back to our scheduled programming!!

Didn't you know? CasinoMeister has just become very popular in China...

 

[Zoozie]

Hi zachbb!

Indeed you got a lot of high quality answers to your post. You initial post was also fair and honest compared to other "I Quit - casinos cheats etc." posts and that is probably why you got some quality feedback. I will also give a little feedback, but not as supporting as the others.

As a student you should know better and focus on the studies instead of feeding the casino your hard earned money you could have spent much better. (beer, girls comes into mind...)
You got too greedy and stupid to put it simple. There is no easy money and you learned that lesson relatively cheap compared to what you could have lost later in life when you had a family etc. So this is
good news actually if you learn from your mistake. Think of it that way and turn it into something positive.

Casinos, Nigerian scammers and even way too many reality shows on TV gives people the illusion that they can get rich without hard work. It would be an easy solution, but it is not that easy actually. Did you even research slots before dumping all your money in? You could have checked which software providers had the highest payouts. Even more you could have calculated "Risk of Ruin" using estimate for SD for video-slots, your bet-size, bankroll and goal(when to stop).

If you had researched this you would still have your money since you would not have started with this knowledge. You paid 1500 EU for something you had no idea about. Slots are much harder to beat that people think. Actually slots are one of the worst casino games you can possible pick, if you want to multiply your bankroll a few times. So you can not even blame your luck, it was almost destinied to happen. I do understand the video-slot mechanics and done many simulations and if other people did this as well - the casinos would be out of slot players.

Yeah - just flame me for being old grumpy and unsensitive. But maybe the truth can stop other players from attempting the same stunt before too late.

 

[mysticjoz]

Another prank by CM???? Either way, had a good laugh (not at you Mystic). Back to our scheduled programming!!

Wow.. my Rep should shoot through the roof! JK.. how funny is that??
Nice to know I am that greatly appreciated!!