Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn

[Jasminebed]

Probably.

Other than when in Cuba, I do find myself waiting or planning my next deposit. I look forward to my playing.

I have little "No Jazzy, soon it will be 10pm, when you can't go load the card, you don't need to spend anymore before Friday" talks with myself.

I am definitely less heavily addicted than I was many years ago in my past. I do without certain things most times to allow room in the budget for gambling, usually taking a cab and going out for some drinks, or ordering take-out food instead of cooking. It's been at least 15 years since I've did without necessities in order to gamble, long before online.

A lot of what Deeplay said holds true for me.

When I had less money to play with, there was no need to set any deposit limits. I do have some now.

I also play at way less casinos, simply by not playing at them. There are four I deposit at most weeks, and two more I play once or twice in a month that offer different software.

If I've had a good run or there is a really attractive SUB at a newly accredited casino or occasionally a BBF, I might give it a go.

I learned long ago not to chase losses. To regard what I deposit as money spent on something I love doing, not money "invested".

I'm a pretty happy gambler, which was not always true.

I think one of the definitions of addiction is that impacts your life in a negative way.

Other than sometimes staying up too late playing, I don't feel it does. That was not always true for me.

 

[Deeplay]

Probably.

Other than when in Cuba, I do find myself waiting or planning my next deposit. I look forward to my playing.

I have little "No Jazzy, soon it will be 10pm, when you can't go load the card, you don't need to spend anymore before Friday" talks with myself.

I am definitely less heavily addicted than I was many years ago in my past. I do without certain things most times to allow room in the budget for gambling, usually taking a cab and going out for some drinks, or ordering take-out food instead of cooking. It's been at least 15 years since I've did without necessities in order to gamble, long before online.

A lot of what Deeplay said holds true for me.

When I had less money to play with, there was no need to set any deposit limits. I do have some now.

I also play at way less casinos, simply by not playing at them. There are four I deposit at most weeks, and two more I play once or twice in a month that offer different software.

If I've had a good run or there is a really attractive SUB at a newly accredited casino or occasionally a BBF, I might give it a go.

I learned long ago not to chase losses. To regard what I deposit as money spent on something I love doing, not money "invested".

I'm a pretty happy gambler, which was not always true.

I think one of the definitions of addiction is that impacts your life in a negative way.

Other than sometimes staying up too late playing, I don't feel it does. That was not always true for me.

So true on that point about chasing losses. That was me a few years back. Kept hitting the deposit button like a maniac. And still would today if my limits did not kick in and stop me. I know myself too well. Its the worst form of gambling for those that go off on a tilt. And most times doomed as we start making bigger and bigger bets. I am proof a person can gamble responsibly and I have come through the whole addiction thing and didnt end up in the gutter - (I would have if I had continued the way I was!)

Thankfully today there is more awareness certainly in the UK and loads of really good online resources forums etc for those struggling and I dont just mean gamecare - which for other reasons I wont go into here are not the best by any means. A casino wide lock out for those that SE which is supposed to be going into effect through the UKGC is a really positive move but wait for the fall out as punters who are not in the know suddenly find themselves locked out of all reputable casinos bar the clip joints licensed with the North Korea Gaming Association.

One thing I really like about CM is when people who are really struggling come in no one slams them - (apart from those just looking for a loop hole to reclaim a loss) and people do get pointed in the right direction. Casinos also these days are I feel much more socially aware of there responsibility to keep it fun and work towards protecting those who are more vulnerable.

All that said n done looking forward to my limit increase with VS later this week starting at £50 per day which will be adjusted down if I loose.

 

[RichyJ75]

One thing that has always puzzled me about 'addictions' is that a smoking addiction was perfectly fine in the workplace as people were free to leave the office, pop outside with their buddies and partake in a fag or two. As soon as you mention you need to pop out to the local pub to suffice your gambling addiction on the fruit machine, it was always frowned upon and you get written warnings over it.

Biased gits!!

)

 

[Jono777]

Yeah agreed, my boss was a bit of a tosser every time I told him I was off to the disabled loo's to jack up

 

[goatwack]

One thing that has always puzzled me about 'addictions' is that a smoking addiction was perfectly fine in the workplace as people were free to leave the office, pop outside with their buddies and partake in a fag or two. As soon as you mention you need to pop out to the local pub to suffice your gambling addiction on the fruit machine, it was always frowned upon and you get written warnings over it.

Biased gits!!

)

Who knows. I guess with the likes of gambling (and even drinking) the consequences of the user's actions are wider-reaching, wheras with smoking it's looked upon as a solitary vice that only affects the user in question.

Smoking is just considering dirty, gambling is considered dangerous to anyone in that person's inner circle.

 

[Deeplay]

Smoking is just considering dirty, gambling is considered dangerous to anyone in that person's inner circle.

 

[goatwack]

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I love vaping. Been doing it for about the same duration as I've been gambling!

Just bought myself a iJoy Limitless RDTA, which is basically a dripper/ tank. Or just dripping for lazy people.

Smoking is one habit I'm glad I got rid of, no chance of me ever going back on the death sticks

 

[Deeplay]

I love vaping. Been doing it for about the same duration as I've been gambling!

Just bought myself a iJoy Limitless RDTA, which is basically a dripper/ tank. Or just dripping for lazy people.

Smoking is one habit I'm glad I got rid of, no chance of me ever going back on the death sticks

Me 2 - am on a cool fire with a Nautilus sub tank still 8ml but with the new EU regulations its down to 2ml with loads of other totally pointless regulations ....

 

[goatwack]

Me 2 - am on a cool fire with a Nautilus sub tank still 8ml but with the new EU regulations its down to 2ml with loads of other totally pointless regulations ....

This will probably be the EU's parting swipe at UK vapers, by getting the industry fully regulated.

Before long we'll have to purchase 15ml or less bottles to get our juices!

 

[dunover]

Interesting topic. I'm not sure why I play slots - the only form of online gambling I partake in. In fact the only gambling I do. I think it's more of a time-filler, my 'down time'. I don't need the money I win when I am fortunate. I feel just the same when I withdraw say 100 off of a 25 deposit as I did on the recent Rhino video hit where I made by far my largest ever deposit of 500 and w/d 1800. The amount isn't that important, rather the 'winning' and having had some free entertainment before it. The entertainment is not free when I lose, which over time I do. In last month I'm about 200 up, the month before about 450 down.

Much of the time I find it boring; I need to be in the right mood to abuse the Rhino or get mounted by Montezuma or tormented by Twin Spin. I get just as much pleasure reading on my Kindle, and often go a week or two without playing. I only play at one casino now, because it has most of my favourite games and cash-outs are instant. I really haven't the time or inclination to play at new casinos now and go through the tedious KYC/first cash-out process with all the doubt it entails. I only do so when a new casino pops up on here and I have to test it for my site.

Most of my fun is ridiculing new games on YT or simply doing my slot-related work too. I can honestly say I can take it or leave it, same as drink. If somebody said I couldn't play a real money slot or have a lager for the rest of my life, I'm not even that sure it'd bother me too much.

 

[Jono777]

Quicksilver (talarius) Land based operators have a good quote...

'Playing slots is buying fun, NOT investing money' this is 95% the way I look at it.

The 5% is buying rage, torture and pain!

 

[goatwack]

Interesting topic. I'm not sure why I play slots - the only form of online gambling I partake in. In fact the only gambling I do. I think it's more of a time-filler, my 'down time'. I don't need the money I win when I am fortunate. I feel just the same when I withdraw say 100 off of a 25 deposit as I did on the recent Rhino video hit where I made by far my largest ever deposit of 500 and w/d 1800. The amount isn't that important, rather the 'winning' and having had some free entertainment before it. The entertainment is not free when I lose, which over time I do. In last month I'm about 200 up, the month before about 450 down.

Much of the time I find it boring; I need to be in the right mood to abuse the Rhino or get mounted by Montezuma or tormented by Twin Spin. I get just as much pleasure reading on my Kindle, and often go a week or two without playing. I only play at one casino now, because it has most of my favourite games and cash-outs are instant. I really haven't the time or inclination to play at new casinos now and go through the tedious KYC/first cash-out process with all the doubt it entails. I only do so when a new casino pops up on here and I have to test it for my site.

Most of my fun is ridiculing new games on YT or simply doing my slot-related work too. I can honestly say I can take it or leave it, same as drink. If somebody said I couldn't play a real money slot or have a lager for the rest of my life, I'm not even that sure it'd bother me too much.

Wholeheartedly agree on this. Gambling tickles everyone in different ways, some like the quick monetary gains, some will play to unwind and some will look to fund a session of drip-feed wins.

I do believe that the winning aspect is what I gamble for, more so than any spectacular withdrawal. Money is not the issue as much as the lingering hope of winning some more of it over an extended time.

If I get a few nice hits, loads of playtime and some dopamine surges, I'm more than content. Chasing that high and having your playtime and finances cut short is the real bodyblow and so a fair game is where it's at for me

 

[Deeplay]

Interesting topic. I'm not sure why I play slots - the only form of online gambling I partake in. In fact the only gambling I do. I think it's more of a time-filler, my 'down time'. I don't need the money I win when I am fortunate. I feel just the same when I withdraw say 100 off of a 25 deposit as I did on the recent Rhino video hit where I made by far my largest ever deposit of 500 and w/d 1800. The amount isn't that important, rather the 'winning' and having had some free entertainment before it. The entertainment is not free when I lose, which over time I do. In last month I'm about 200 up, the month before about 450 down.

Much of the time I find it boring; I need to be in the right mood to abuse the Rhino or get mounted by Montezuma or tormented by Twin Spin. I get just as much pleasure reading on my Kindle, and often go a week or two without playing. I only play at one casino now, because it has most of my favourite games and cash-outs are instant. I really haven't the time or inclination to play at new casinos now and go through the tedious KYC/first cash-out process with all the doubt it entails. I only do so when a new casino pops up on here and I have to test it for my site.

Most of my fun is ridiculing new games on YT or simply doing my slot-related work too. I can honestly say I can take it or leave it, same as drink. If somebody said I couldn't play a real money slot or have a lager for the rest of my life, I'm not even that sure it'd bother me too much.

I play to win -) but also cause I like the rush when you hit something big plus all the other stuff messing around on this forum and a few others.... its more of one of my pass times. I dont need the funds and can afford to loose what I do as financially im set. I work for myself which has many plus points but can build up the pressure. So this one of the vices I like to use which takes your mind of stuff.

Cant stand bookmakers or FOBTS - tried em they are crap and I hate the atmosphere in bookmakers ... and dont play LB casinos any more. I see people come through the forums so angry at a loss and I dont mean the same way as you are when foul mouthing it over twin spin shafting you , but a dark anger that they lost - desperate for a loop hole. If I ever got like that I would quit for ever. Its just not what its about. We gamble, most times we loose and in between we enjoy it or should.

Those posts from people claiming this is rigged or that is rigged because they lost big actually really piss me off. Its entertainment same as pRon or beer ... if it gets too much - quit )

 

[nikantw]

Quicksilver (talarius) Land based operators have a good quote...

'Playing slots is buying fun, NOT investing money' this is 95% the way I look at it.

The 5% is buying rage, torture and pain!

Agreed, but need to add that super big wins are sooooooo much more fun!
So basically we are not investing money, just buying monster wins!