don't know how to stop

[ilosetoomuch]

I must admit I am definitely a compulsive gambler, and I don't know how to stop. I can't stand it anymore, and that is why I am here... I want to play, and the sad thing is, a lot of times I end up winning a lot, but I just play and play until I lose it. I have managed to get myself on a "ban" list which is a good thing, but the problem is there are many casinos that let me have multiple accounts (probably knowing that I have them), and I lose there... I did have a certain set of casinos refund my money as I cannot stop playing... I am almost there I think, but I slipped up this weekend again as I found an old account.. the only way I can deposit now is creditcard and most have blocked it, but this one place (which I have asked to close my account, and which is on this site, but I won't mention any names until I deal with them), has let me deposit and I simply play until I lose everything... I need help, and that is why I am here... I will post a "bitch" if this casino doesn't help me out since I have told them on numerous occasions that I have a problem and that they still allow me to have an account and keep depositing is simply wrong.... This is day 1.. I hope to reach day 1000 without every playing again... I have put myself in so much debt that I will have trouble getting out of it.

[Max says: originally this was posted in the "This sick hobby (warning--quitting gambling rant)" from 2006 (!). It seemed worth splitting off into it's own thread.]

 

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[Luigi810]

I also started at the age of 11, playing blackjack with the neighbors for money, then it was pitching quarters, my dad loved the racetrack, lost everything he had, and then some.. As some of you may already know, I also lost an inheritance, a BIG inheritance to gambling, it's not a pretty picture, you hurt the ones you love, you stay away from family and friends, it's just ugly all around. I realized I was bad about a month ago, I was good for 2 weeks, and then I gambled 200.00 and 100.00 this week, to me thats like playing a penny, so why did I even play, and now I have that ugly feeling inside that I even played again, it really sucks, it drains you.
I hate so much that I even played before and now that sometimes I want to throw my laptop out the window..I am DONE, not one nickel more are these casinos seeing from me, I want to live, I and so tired of this feeling, and starting up again just made me realize even more that I HATE IT, NO MORE GAMBLING. I did more this last month than I did in the last 5 five years with the people I love....I have been playing 5 years straight, about 10 hours a day, if I can do it, YOU can do it...GOOD LUCK TO YOU, I REALLY MEAN IT

 

[mysticjoz]

ouch.. really old thread to dig up..

I find this online support group helps everyone from quiting smoking, to support for anything and everything including gambling addiction!

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[j_l]

Never gamble again.

Take one day at a time.

This is the only way.

 

[RobWin]

I must admit I am definitely a compulsive gambler, and I don't know how to stop. I can't stand it anymore, and that is why I am here... I want to play, and the sad thing is, a lot of times I end up winning a lot, but I just play and play until I lose it. I have managed to get myself on a "ban" list which is a good thing, but the problem is there are many casinos that let me have multiple accounts (probably knowing that I have them), and I lose there... I did have a certain set of casinos refund my money as I cannot stop playing... I am almost there I think, but I slipped up this weekend again as I found an old account.. the only way I can deposit now is creditcard and most have blocked it, but this one place (which I have asked to close my account, and which is on this site, but I won't mention any names until I deal with them), has let me deposit and I simply play until I lose everything... I need help, and that is why I am here... I will post a "bitch" if this casino doesn't help me out since I have told them on numerous occasions that I have a problem and that they still allow me to have an account and keep depositing is simply wrong.... This is day 1.. I hope to reach day 1000 without every playing again... I have put myself in so much debt that I will have trouble getting out of it.

[Max says: originally this was posted in the "This sick hobby (warning--quitting gambling rant)" from 2006 (!). It seemed worth splitting off into it's own thread.]

If that is truly the case then Bryan should give this casino a second look then as far as them being justified as being on the "Accredited Casinos List" as this is clearly not a way for an "Accredited Casino" to act in this serious situation regarding your gambling addiction...

 

[ilosetoomuch]

If that is truly the case then Bryan should give this casino a second look then as far as them being justified as being on the "Accredited Casinos List" as this is clearly not a way for an "Accredited Casino" to act in this serious situation regarding your gambling addiction...

I have sent 2 emails to them, including a private message here. I will wait to see what they do. I have managed to block myself from being able to deposit with any method except for a credit card, so at least most of my problems are hopefully away.. but I have found myself (when very tired, which is easy with a newborn unfortunately) searching for places to play, knowing that I shouldn't, but still do... I played at one place and lost upwards for $2500, they quickly inspected me and found that I had requested to close my account before, and shut it completely down and refunded my money (thank god, because I have put myself in so much debt it is not even funny). unfortunately my brain works in a stupid way, and once I realized that my visa was close to breakeven it figured I could look for another place to play, and that's when I found my old account.. it's scary.. writing this is putting it into perspective now.. I used to have such good will power and brain power and thought that people who had this problem were weak... now look at me.. and the fact that I KNOW what I'm doing is wrong hurts even more....

like I said, I think because it is the weekend that this casino doesn't answer it's emails (which is not good since I asked them to close my account yet again this weekend, yet afterwards kept playing and lost more money).. I don't think that's right..

this is day 2.

mind you I have found myself betting on football games through the local lottery this weekend, it's money that I can afford, unlike what I play on the casinos.


and finally, as more of a background. several years ago I was in an accident and was forced to be home for a year.. that is when everything started.. at the beginning I would be a bonus whore, and managed to win some money.. at that time if I deposited $50 and lost it I felt bad for weeks... I managed to do really really well.. I never really did anything stupid, and never tilted for a good few months/year... played what I could, and won. then one time, I took a big deposit of $1000 to get a major bonus... this was my demise.. as I brought it up to $14000-15000.. I thought I was in heaven... I thought of being able to by a car, and do many things with it.. it was life altering (while I have a decent job, $14000 was enough to change things).... anyway I tried to withdraw and the casino was giving me some bs about it and the max withdrawl was $5000 a week.. that is when it hit me.. if I could turn the $1000 to $14000, surely I could take that $14000 and make it $50000... I lost it within a week, and then more and more kept on going out of my pocket... I think there was a period of 3-4 months when I didn't play once, but after that it hit full stride and I just can't stop.. BUT I do believe I am close... I have a baby and I just want the best for him (which is also what gets me to gamble since I am hoping to "hit the jackpot" which is useless because I'll keep losing it anyway... I truly believe if I can get out of this jam this one last time, that I will cut up my card and be free from this.

I am going to try my hardest to post everyday to avoid playing anything.

 

[tim5ny]

I can't believe a casino refunded your $2,500.00 . That is just so unheard of. I can believe they locked your account and stopped any further play, but almost all casinos would drain you first and than lock you out.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

I can't believe a casino refunded your $2,500.00 . That is just so unheard of. I can believe they locked your account and stopped any further play, but almost all casinos would drain you first and than lock you out.

if I've told them to close my account on numerous occasions and they don't, I think they have that responsibility to do it..

 

[lots0]

if I've told them to close my account on numerous occasions and they don't, I think they have that responsibility to do it..

Depends on where you live. In the UK it is law, if you ask to be locked out they have too...

In the USA, the casinos have no legal responsibility to close your account or lock you out at all... In fact, several USA land based Native Owned Casinos will send advertisements and offer Coupons, Discounts and Bonuses to problem players to lure the problem player back to the tables and/or machines...

Just one more of the reasons we need realistic enforceable regulation and oversight on Gambling in the USA...


Compulsive Gambling is another form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
There is help and treatment that really works.

www.gamblersanonymous.org/20questions.html
www.intervention.com/defns.html

 

[slotplayer]

One of the best ways I've found to relieve stress is to jump on youtube and watch live pefrormances of my favorite songs from when I was a kid.

 

[Luigi810]

I am going to try my hardest to post everyday to avoid playing anything.


This forum really worked for me..

And there is no such thing as hitting big and walking away, you'll lose and lose and lose before you hit the big one and then the big one won't be enough
after what you lost, just walk away and start over, you'll be a winner that way..stop chasing

 

[Mousey]

https://www.casinomeister.com/quit-gambling/

It won't be easy... it won't be fun... and it even may be one of the most difficult things you'll ever do... but it CAN be done.

Good luck.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

Depends on where you live. In the UK it is law, if you ask to be locked out they have too...

In the USA, the casinos have no legal responsibility to close your account or lock you out at all... In fact, several USA land based Native Owned Casinos will send advertisements and offer Coupons, Discounts and Bonuses to problem players to lure the problem player back to the tables and/or machines...

Just one more of the reasons we need realistic enforceable regulation and oversight on Gambling in the USA...


Compulsive Gambling is another form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
There is help and treatment that really works.

www.gamblersanonymous.org/20questions.html
www.intervention.com/defns.html

well Rushmore and Sportsbook are two that went completely out of their way to help me... they ensure that I was ineligible to play (especially sportsbook where there are many sister sites)... they closed my accounts and refunded everything...

this other casino, which I will name eventually is not starting off well with me... not only did I request them to close it a few months ago, I requested it again several days ago, yet they still let me play.. I tried to contact them and they didn't respond.. I get a response HERE from their rep before I got a response by email from the csr there. they are in a jurisdiction that shouldn't allow credit cards yet they still did..

 

[tim5ny]

if I've told them to close my account on numerous occasions and they don't, I think they have that responsibility to do it..

And they always do the right thing! See other thread!

 

[tim5ny]

One of the best ways I've found to relieve stress is to jump on youtube and watch live pefrormances of my favorite songs from when I was a kid.

I do that while I'm gambling most of the time! I don't watch the videos, but I play em for the songs on Youtube.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

And they always do the right thing! See other thread!

which thread?

 

[tim5ny]

The POC thread. I'm glad you got your money back after gambling it away. Don't expect that to ever happen again.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

day 3. yesterday was a struggle for me, but I managed to find other things to do... at least I'm at work during the day now... the casino I mentioned before is REALLY slow in answering my emails.. I'm not happy with them at all...

 

[Jenni]

I know how you feel. I too went through the same problem a couple of years ago. I eventually made it impossible to gamble on line by signing myself out of all the casinos I played at; although not fortunate enough to get any money back.:sob: I permanently closed out all e wallets and cut up credit cards. I did try on several occasions to try to gamble again but was unable to; thank god! I also gambled frequently at land based casinos near my home.....the losses added up over time to the point that I had to come clean with my husband and we had to refinance my house to pay off my huge debt.....that sucks. I was like you, I just felt I could not stop. I always believed that I could win the money back and then I could stop but of course I just continued to lose more and more and more. I find that I am much happier now that I have finally gained control over this addiction. I feel like myself again but It does take time and a huge amount of discipline. Continue to take it one day at a time and remind yourself constantly about how you felt losing all the money, the guilt you felt and how many times you said you would stop and didn't. I still remind my self that I came close to losing everything. Now I sit back and enjoy my growing bank account, no way in hell I'm going to give it away to some stranger living the good life out on some island. Good luck and stay strong.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

I know how you feel. I too went through the same problem a couple of years ago. I eventually made it impossible to gamble on line by signing myself out of all the casinos I played at; although not fortunate enough to get any money back.:sob: I permanently closed out all e wallets and cut up credit cards. I did try on several occasions to try to gamble again but was unable to; thank god! I also gambled frequently at land based casinos near my home.....the losses added up over time to the point that I had to come clean with my husband and we had to refinance my house to pay off my huge debt.....that sucks. I was like you, I just felt I could not stop. I always believed that I could win the money back and then I could stop but of course I just continued to lose more and more and more. I find that I am much happier now that I have finally gained control over this addiction. I feel like myself again but It does take time and a huge amount of discipline. Continue to take it one day at a time and remind yourself constantly about how you felt losing all the money, the guilt you felt and how many times you said you would stop and didn't. I still remind my self that I came close to losing everything. Now I sit back and enjoy my growing bank account, no way in hell I'm going to give it away to some stranger living the good life out on some island. Good luck and stay strong.

thank you for the kind words. I think messages like this is what will allow me to get over things.. I don't think I've ever been this close (I've never talked to anyone about it, and it feels good to).. while I am still constantly thinking about it, I am trying to do more to stay away...


this latest casino is an absolute joke. they say I never emailed to close the account, and the only way they did was when I emailed them here... can you believe that???? I give them to Friday to rectify the problem...

 

[Rhyzz]

Any socially responsible Casino will give you all the advice that you need to help stop playing - be sure to ask the bigger names who you may hold an account with. If they don't help then let us know, any operator not willing to help a problem gambler should be rogued.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

Any socially responsible Casino will give you all the advice that you need to help stop playing - be sure to ask the bigger names who you may hold an account with. If they don't help then let us know, any operator not willing to help a problem gambler should be rogued.

well right now they are making a lot of excuses... they said they closed my account immediately, but they did not... this is after asking to have it closed months and months ago on top of that.

 

[The Dude]

Please name and shame. I'd like to know what's going on.

 

[bernynhel]

DEFINITELY, ilosetoomuch, name the casino!

 

[luckydabberbingo]

if I've told them to close my account on numerous occasions and they don't, I think they have that responsibility to do it..

you got lucky because i know most would say too bad on you and if you had won you probably wouldnt feel they have the responsibility then.I have been down that road with my brother ,thank god he quit 4 years ago playing online as some people have no concept of online money vs.real world money.
My brother cut his internet and went into a 30 day rehab place as out patient ,maybe you can try something similar.Step one is taking responsibily for yourself ,not blaming the casinos , boredom etc for your addiction.Step two is starting to get help OFFLINE IN YOUR REAL WORLD.It is easy to post here on a message board but go to your husband ,family and friends and tell them the exact thing you told us.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

I actually believe checking this post everyday is helping me more than I would have thought. While the urge is still there (BIG time). I haven't attempted anything at all. I started reading people's ways of dealing with it, and in general I just try to stay away from the computer..

I am not blaming casinos, only when they lie and do not do what is asked of them... I understand if I don't do anything and lose that I can't blame them, but if I ask them to close my account on numerous occassions and to never let me open them again, and they allow it, well sorry that's their fault.


as for the casino that I will mention shortly, it's getting to become a big joke... they sent me an email stating they closed my account on Saturday, and now they are stating they closed it on Sunday only.. they say I never had multiple accounts yet I did.. that is not integrity if you ask me. that is simply put lying and trying to get out of it.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

Day 5 is rough, and the BS that the casino is feeding me is even worse.. they contradict themselves in every other email they send me... This has to be the most loosey goose casino I have ever seen.. I don't have time tonight, but tomorrow I will hopefully write up on them and tell the entire story. I gave them their fair chance.

 

[Luigi810]

Day 5 is rough...

Hang in there, it will get easier..just think about how much you saved in these last 5 days not playing..be strong

 

[ilosetoomuch]

Day 6 and still alive.. the casino is completely THE WORST I'VE seen... I will pitch a bitch and then let people here know to stay away.

 

[Rusty]

Of course you are still alive you silly Goose!
I am trying to go cold Turkey too at the moment so I will use you as an inspiration.
You are nearly up to One Week already!

 

[darsval]

I'm sorry but I think its silly for you to blame this casino. You need to take responsibility for your own actions. Sounds like you want to play and win- if you win... great- if you lose, you want your money back. We all have a gambling habit and that is what keeps us all gambling. If you truely want to stop gambling- then take responsbility for your own actions and stop trying to find casinos that will let you gamble. I mean, what do you expect? There are programs you can download to your computer that will lock you out of online gaming- if you REALLY want to stop gambling- LOCK your own computer so you can't gamble online- don't make it someones elses responsibility.

I'm sorry I sounds like a B**** but it just sounds like you want to gamble and if you lose, you want your money back.

 

[Luigi810]

It seems to me that she really wants to quick, read her thread again darsval..she is just blaming the casino for not closing her account, not losing her money, she is trying hard to stop and this casino not closing her account is wrong, in my opinion.

[/QUOTE darsval] I'm sorry I sounds like a B**** but it just sounds like you want to gamble and if you lose, you want your money back

I must admit I am definitely a compulsive gambler, and I don't know how to stop. I can't stand it anymore, and that is why I am here... I want to play, and the sad thing is, a lot of times I end up winning a lot, but I just play and play until I lose it. I have managed to get myself on a "ban" list which is a good thing, but the problem is there are many casinos that let me have multiple accounts (probably knowing that I have them), and I lose there... I did have a certain set of casinos refund my money as I cannot stop playing... I am almost there I think, but I slipped up this weekend again as I found an old account.. the only way I can deposit now is creditcard and most have blocked it, but this one place (which I have asked to close my account, and which is on this site, but I won't mention any names until I deal with them), has let me deposit and I simply play until I lose everything... I need help, and that is why I am here... I will post a "bitch" if this casino doesn't help me out since I have told them on numerous occasions that I have a problem and that they still allow me to have an account and keep depositing is simply wrong.... This is day 1.. I hope to reach day 1000 without every playing again... I have put myself in so much debt that I will have trouble getting out of it.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

I'm sorry but I think its silly for you to blame this casino. You need to take responsibility for your own actions. Sounds like you want to play and win- if you win... great- if you lose, you want your money back. We all have a gambling habit and that is what keeps us all gambling. If you truely want to stop gambling- then take responsbility for your own actions and stop trying to find casinos that will let you gamble. I mean, what do you expect? There are programs you can download to your computer that will lock you out of online gaming- if you REALLY want to stop gambling- LOCK your own computer so you can't gamble online- don't make it someones elses responsibility.

I'm sorry I sounds like a B**** but it just sounds like you want to gamble and if you lose, you want your money back.

I

You're obviously not reading what I've written at all. I'm not even going to waste my time with you.

 

[darsval]

I read you loud and clear. Your a obsessive gambler- like all of us here- and you "claim" you want to quit gambling... YET, you continue to search out AND DOWNLOAD casinos to see if your account is open. If you find an account that is open- you deposit money, lose, then complain to the casino you want your money back. So if you win- Do you email them and give them back your winnings?????????? Ummmm, my guess is NO

It's not about them locking your account.... YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for your gambling.

So, if you already know there are casinos out there that won't close your account.... Why don't YOU be repsonible, YES YOU, and download the program that will lock you out of gambling???

If I remember correctly from one of your posts, you have a baby- I'm sure there are better things you can purchase for your money than gaming credits.

Sorry, I don't feel sorry for you. There are steps YOU can take to protect yourself from gambling, YET, YOU don't take those steps.

 

[Luigi810]

It's hard to be responsible when someone has a problem, you can't tell a drug addict, just stop doing drugs, it's not that easy, not for a gambler either. I wish it were that easy, we all do..She searchers for a casino just like a smokers looks for a smoke, or a drug addict looks for a fix. She is trying her best to stop, yes she has a baby and yes I agree she should try harder for her son, but it still doesn't make it any easier to stop. Instead of making her feel worse, give her a little credit for trying, she is here for a reason, lets support her and be here for you, she needs us now more than ever.

I read you loud and clear. Your a obsessive gambler- like all of us here- and you "claim" you want to quit gambling... YET, you continue to search out AND DOWNLOAD casinos to see if your account is open. If you find an account that is open- you deposit money, lose, then complain to the casino you want your money back. So if you win- Do you email them and give them back your winnings?????????? Ummmm, my guess is NO

It's not about them locking your account.... YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for your gambling.

So, if you already know there are casinos out there that won't close your account.... Why don't YOU be repsonible, YES YOU, and download the program that will lock you out of gambling???

If I remember correctly from one of your posts, you have a baby- I'm sure there are better things you can purchase for your money than gaming credits.

Sorry, I don't feel sorry for you. There are steps YOU can take to protect yourself from gambling, YET, YOU don't take those steps.

 

[ilosetoomuch]

I read you loud and clear. Your a obsessive gambler- like all of us here- and you "claim" you want to quit gambling... YET, you continue to search out AND DOWNLOAD casinos to see if your account is open. If you find an account that is open- you deposit money, lose, then complain to the casino you want your money back. So if you win- Do you email them and give them back your winnings?????????? Ummmm, my guess is NO

It's not about them locking your account.... YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for your gambling.

So, if you already know there are casinos out there that won't close your account.... Why don't YOU be repsonible, YES YOU, and download the program that will lock you out of gambling???

If I remember correctly from one of your posts, you have a baby- I'm sure there are better things you can purchase for your money than gaming credits.

Sorry, I don't feel sorry for you. There are steps YOU can take to protect yourself from gambling, YET, YOU don't take those steps.

I come here for support and this is what I get.. very nice.. and if you actually did read what I wrote, I NEVER ASKED FOR THE MONEY. RUSHMORE GAVE ME THE MONEY BACK BECAUSE THEY ARE A RESPONSIBLE CASINO. They even told me it didn't matter whether I won or lost that the account would just be closed and it would be as if I didn't play.. I was complaining about the other casino because I asked them specifically to close my account on numerous accounts and they didn't.

You don't know want an obsessive gambler is, and you don't know anything about me so you shouldn't even open your mouth about my family. I am taking responsibility by coming here and opening up, but I get an inconsiderate person like you saying otherwise. do you work for the casino that I haven't mentioned? you have turned this into me having to defend myself rather than me trying to get help.. everyone else on this board has been way above and beyond what I expected in terms of support, but then I get someone like you.. unreal. I am not here to start an argument with you and I do not want to. You do not know me and I do not know you. I am here for support. Don't dump on the thread if you don't have any.

luigi, by the way, I am male, not female.

 

[winbig]

I come here for support and this is what I get.. very nice.. and if you actually did read what I wrote, I NEVER ASKED FOR THE MONEY. RUSHMORE GAVE ME THE MONEY BACK BECAUSE THEY ARE A RESPONSIBLE CASINO. They even told me it didn't matter whether I won or lost that the account would just be closed and it would be as if I didn't play.. I was complaining about the other casino because I asked them specifically to close my account on numerous accounts and they didn't.

You don't know want an obsessive gambler is, and you don't know anything about me so you shouldn't even open your mouth about my family. I am taking responsibility by coming here and opening up, but I get an inconsiderate person like you saying otherwise. do you work for the casino that I haven't mentioned? you have turned this into me having to defend myself rather than me trying to get help.. everyone else on this board has been way above and beyond what I expected in terms of support, but then I get someone like you.. unreal. I am not here to start an argument with you and I do not want to. You do not know me and I do not know you. I am here for support. Don't dump on the thread if you don't have any.

luigi, by the way, I am male, not female.

I don't know whether or not darsval is a compulsive gambler, but I used to be one, so will you listen to me? The only reason that I'm not $40,000 in debt via CC's is that it's been well over 7 years and they have since dropped off my credit report.

They're absolutely right. You can tell casinos to close your account, and yes, it is up to them to either do as you ask or not, but it's ultimately YOUR responsibility to take steps so you can't gamble online anymore; NOT theirs.

I applaud your efforts to stop, but what would it matter if those casinos closed your account or not? You wouldn't have any idea if they did if you didn't download the casino again to see....


...you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink...

 

[jerrylee]

As a person recovering from addiction myself (I won't go into that here, but let's just say I've been there done that), I can relate to ilosetoomuch's feeling of hopelessness and loss of control. There is nothing worse than feeling utter terror about something that (in your mind), you feel you have no power to overcome.

That being said, back on topic...the mention of the mystery casino being accredited (why has ilosetoomuch taken the time to refute other posts here but not named the casino? hmmm kinda of fishy, but I digress) has me wondering...what are the accredited properties' views on responsible gambling, and what do they recommend?
Browsing the highest ranked one on Bryan's list (voted best casino 2003-2007), we read:
We believe that we have a responsibility to you, our customers, to ensure that you enjoy your experience at (the place) Sometimes we find customers who have problems controlling their gambling, and we try to help them as much as we can. We are able to do this because we have talked to GamCare, a charitable organisation that provides help and counselling to those with gambling problems.

Keeping control...

Whilst the majority of people do gamble within their means for some it can spiral out of control. In order to help you keep control we would like you to remember the following:

* Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a genuine way of making money
* Avoid chasing losses
* Only gamble what you can afford to lose
* Keep track of the time and amount of money you spend gambling
* If you need help, use the deposit limits and time limits in the player protection page to control the amount you can spend
* If you need to have a break from gambling then you can use our exclusion options within the player protection section
* If you need to talk to someone about problem gambling then contact GamCare
.....

Isn't that wonderful? There are infact measures in place to help a player who's out of control. Of course we realize, that gambling addiction, just like drug, alcohol and other addiction is in fact tough to beat and especially cold turkey. It just draws us back.

However, back to this thread, I have a couple of questions for ilosetoomuch:

1. Which casino do you have a problem with...and why keep this a secret so long?
2. What date did you first ask them to close your account?
3. How did you communicate this desire? Did you email them let's say from your yahoo mailbox, to let's say [email protected]
... or did you use their site's help form and click Submit to fire off your question?
If the latter is true, the casino probably has your original contact date and time stamped.
4. Is/are your account/ now closed?
5. Have you taken the advice of this thread and download gamblock / deleted the software in question?
6. And finally, do you recognize that casinos have terms and conditions that specifically make you virtually sign (by downloading the casino software, opening up an account and playing there) what's known as "Terms of agreement" , which invariably includes a clause that the player is responsible for all transactions on the account , and that there's a risk of losing money?

Not trying to rub salt in the wound, but taking an objective view on the situation. Remember, after rain comes sunshine... but at some point we do need to take responsibility for our own actions.
In fact, I recommend you search for Intervention episodes on youtube... trust me, when you see how those addicts and their loved ones suffer..then you'll understand the true meaning of addiction.

 

[steinhaug]

If that is truly the case then Bryan should give this casino a second look then as far as them being justified as being on the "Accredited Casinos List" as this is clearly not a way for an "Accredited Casino" to act in this serious situation regarding your gambling addiction...

LOL! You people put to much faith in the representatives! I have made several casinoes open up accounts even if I was on the 6 month block list, even 32Red! So don't live in denial! Ans for those knowing the people, it's very easy to check!

I made the casinoes perfectly clear I have gambling problem, but begging for an account let's you loose say another 10K of sweet dollars even if you are blocked!

Also - I even got the max deposit ceiling up to "unlimited" by "mistake"... Can you believe it! Then I asked for a 1.500 limit, and they again by "mistake" made it "15.000". I was happy however since I, tragically, could deposit more!

I am sure I could sue many of theese casinoes, really, but what's the use! I'm the dumb ass falling into their scheme, and they screwed me ower big time. However - so would any other casino do to! (And most did).

Being one of the big loosers - and not an affiliate - you get to see stuff happen!

 

[tim5ny]

Hi Kimss! I've missed your face on the forum! I hope all is well with you!

 

[silcnlayc]

ilosetoomuch :

I did have a certain set of casinos refund my money as I cannot stop playing

I played at one place and lost upwards for $2500, they quickly inspected me and found that I had requested to close my account before, and shut it completely down and refunded my money

this is day 2.

mind you I have found myself betting on football games through the local lottery this weekend, it's money that I can afford, unlike what I play on the casinos

If you really feel you can afford ANY gambling then you are not ready to stop.

tomorrow I will hopefully write up on them and tell the entire story. I gave them their fair chance.

To close your account? Why not just uninstall it and forget about it?

darsval :Sounds like you want to play and win- if you win... great- if you lose, you want your money back

I agree totally with this because if you really want to stop you would already have done just ONE of these thing that jas2587 had kindly suggested.

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Right now, I think you are determined to gamble but you want your money back too just as darsval has stated otherwise you would never think that gambling on football is ok going into your second day of quitting...and continuing down any path leading to gambling.

Time to take back your life and admit that YOU are ultimitely responsible for the behaviour your continue to do since all the help has been put out there and you opted not to take any of these from this board.

I could understand up to the point where you stated betting on football was ok...betting on anything is NOT ok if one is trying to quit.

Being the daughter of a compulsive gambler, I have empathy, sympathy and good thoughts for the ones that actually try to quit but it seems you are not quite there...otherwise you would have stopped going back to the casino that is allowing you to play, on the other hand, are you trying to get your deposited funds back after playing on this technicality as the other casinos have done so you can continue to play? Why all this drama over this ONE casino???

When one is trying to quit one does not go back to the scene of the crime regardless of the reason IMO. A gambler must pay their debts just as anyone else, if you played it, you need to pay it...period.. trying to get money back after the loss is not quite kosher in my book..(Yes, I am from the old school)

I am not critisizing you, so please do not take it that way, I just do not understand what you want from this casino and only this casino since you have gotten back funds from all others but yet still spent it once again....at the bookies...

 

[tim5ny]

ilosetoomuch :
Why not just uninstall it and forget about it?

Pffft!

 

[ilosetoomuch]

I could be wrong, but I don't know where I wrote that I wanted/expected my money back.. obviously I would like to have it back, but I don't see where I wrote that.. I said I got money back from other places that new they did wrong..

I haven't posted the name of the casino because I wanted to see what they would say to me and also if I read the terms correctly from PAB if you mention it out in the forum, you might not be able to PAB.. I want to PAB so that this casino learns a lesson. I don't think it should be freely advertising here...

and for those who say it's as easy as uninstalling a software and walking away. obviously you don't have a problem and have control.

I !@$@ up again and played again the other day. I am here for support, not for someone to criticize me. Please have the respect to only post to help me out rather than attack... for anyone who's going to post something that is stating the obvious like uninstalling the software, just don't... I need to keep my mind off of it, and I need other people's advice/experiences on how to stop...

 

[kakata]

Okay let me put it this way.
99.9% of the people on this forum,including me of course,have your same problem.
Whatever they say, this is the thruth.
Now while we try to be nice to you, we also want and look out for the same kind of kindness you are looking for, with the little diffrence, that we didnt find yet the strengt , you did. Therefore we are in a worse shape that you are my friend.
kakata

 

[luckydabberbingo]

I could be wrong, but I don't know where I wrote that I wanted/expected my money back.. obviously I would like to have it back, but I don't see where I wrote that.. I said I got money back from other places that new they did wrong..

I haven't posted the name of the casino because I wanted to see what they would say to me and also if I read the terms correctly from PAB if you mention it out in the forum, you might not be able to PAB.. I want to PAB so that this casino learns a lesson. I don't think it should be freely advertising here...

and for those who say it's as easy as uninstalling a software and walking away. obviously you don't have a problem and have control.

I !@$@ up again and played again the other day. I am here for support, not for someone to criticize me. Please have the respect to only post to help me out rather than attack... for anyone who's going to post something that is stating the obvious like uninstalling the software, just don't... I need to keep my mind off of it, and I need other people's advice/experiences on how to stop...

Last i checked this is a gamblers forum we like to gamble or in my case we are affiliates and also like to gamble.
I sent you my private email and offered to talk to you as i have been through this with my brother.
I know you cant go public while Bryan is trying to resolve matters.Did you talk to Bryan?He is is Barcelona like the rest of us in the gambling industry for next week .You have to realise that not everyone here sees your side of things. You cant really expect to 'get better' by coming to this forum for 'support'.On the way here you have to pass at least 100 sign up offers , free deposits etc ,that cant be helping you at all..
Trident group use to have a great guy Simon who helped people with their gambling problems .Back in 2004 he was a big help for my brother but unfortunately I don't have his contact info anymore.Does anyone know of any casinos that have similar services ?

 

[winbig]

I could be wrong, but I don't know where I wrote that I wanted/expected my money back.. obviously I would like to have it back, but I don't see where I wrote that.. I said I got money back from other places that new they did wrong..

I haven't posted the name of the casino because I wanted to see what they would say to me and also if I read the terms correctly from PAB if you mention it out in the forum, you might not be able to PAB.. I want to PAB so that this casino learns a lesson. I don't think it should be freely advertising here...

and for those who say it's as easy as uninstalling a software and walking away. obviously you don't have a problem and have control.

I !@$@ up again and played again the other day. I am here for support, not for someone to criticize me. Please have the respect to only post to help me out rather than attack... for anyone who's going to post something that is stating the obvious like uninstalling the software, just don't... I need to keep my mind off of it, and I need other people's advice/experiences on how to stop...

How can we continue to support you when we've given you all the advice you need, but yet you continue to shun us by continuing to play?



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oh, by the way -

obviously you don't have a problem and have control.

sorry, but: Go take a flying leap. Apparently you only bother to read the posts that don't tell you like it is, from a person that's been there. I was in denial for 3 years. Apparently you will be too.


*washes hands*

 

[jod5413]

Tell him, Winbig.

He is obviously using this forum to vent, while wanting to continue on his destructive path.

He needs major league help, way beyond what the folks on this forum can give him. It would be best to just ignore him, then maybe he would actually go and find the help he so obviously needs.

 

[winbig]

Parting words:

I am here for support, not for someone to criticize me. Please have the respect to only post to help me out rather than attack..

A good 90%+ of the people posting in this thread HAVE tried to help you and have NOT attacked you in any way. We've said all we can say, and have given links to sites and offered other suggestions as well, but you've turned a deaf ear to us.

Good luck, you're going to need it.

 

[slotplayer]

I !@$@ up again and played again the other day.

why do you have access to money? someone needs to take over your finances asap. that is step one.