Could have some good, interesting and educational stories to share also
Been gambling of one form or another since I was 18 and am now 44, so either I will come across as very experienced or a total mug, your call (discuss the decision via PM please
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Started as many of us do on ye olde slots back in the arcades when jackpot was £2 cash and £4 tokens, enjoying the increase to £4.80, £6.00, £8.00 before they changed to £10.00 all cash JP's WOW!
Have worked and played in B&M casinos, bet of horse, footy, dogs etc.
Played Black Jack, roulette, poker and had mixed results of all.
When I first 'started out' (late teens, early 20's) I did almost lose control for a brief period, never doing anything illegal to get funds to gamble but sailing pretty darn close on the odd occasion.
Luckily for me I had strict(ish) parenting which helped get me back on the rails pretty sharpish and after going on the wagon for a while, returned to gambling with much better control.
These days I feel 90% in control, I have a weekly budget which never changes for any reason unless I hit a winning roll then I will have the odd extra session but still never change playing strategy (ie: bigger bets etc) never change deposit amounts or chase losses.
I love an online slotting session as much as the next man but also I like having money in my pocket so after my budget is shot, I won't go giving the bastards any more
as bored as I get, that being said online slotting is really starting to bore me now which also helps with the self control side of things.
As I say some great stories to share for years of gambling experience, some humorous, some close shaves, including threats to physical safety and some mad crazy endeavours.
Maybe we could use this thread to share some and as well as having a trip down memory lane, learn from each other.
Your call