I'm only three weeks off my latest relapse, so I'm certainly not in any position to be smug, though I've seen a lot of threads that I can really relate to on here and thought I'd add my experience.
GamStop is brilliant, it puts the foundations in place for those trying to kick their habit, though it's absolutely not the final step - it's merely part of the battle.
Changing my bank to Monzo has made a massive difference and I've found a lot of comfort and wisdom in the advice on these forums as well as social media.
My final week's of gambling involved me using my partner's name, a made up DOB and then the rest my details to open accounts. I was desperate for a bet, I wasn't really considering what would happen if I had to verify for withdrawals. In all but one situation I lost all my deposits, in the other I was refunded my deposits and not the winnings.
I'm now certain that accounts should have to be verified before deposits, it would quite simply eradicate the majority of the problems constantly coming up around exclusion. You have to provide your identification docs or your account isn't opened and you can't gamble. Instead what is happening is problem gamblers are finding subtle ways round their exclusions and the bookmakers subsequently have a way out whether that be not refunding deposits or paying winnings.
I'm still continuing to pursue monies with 10Bet, 888sport, Karamba and BoyleSports with similar circumstances, I've had great help from a member of this forum with Karamba, though these cases are difficult and time consuming.
I've decided to start a case study on self exclusion and present my findings, so it would be good to hear from those who have had a similar experience in regards to this - if I can make a small difference to avoiding these issues continuing to be a massive issue I'd be delighted.
All the best folks!
GamStop is brilliant, it puts the foundations in place for those trying to kick their habit, though it's absolutely not the final step - it's merely part of the battle.
Changing my bank to Monzo has made a massive difference and I've found a lot of comfort and wisdom in the advice on these forums as well as social media.
My final week's of gambling involved me using my partner's name, a made up DOB and then the rest my details to open accounts. I was desperate for a bet, I wasn't really considering what would happen if I had to verify for withdrawals. In all but one situation I lost all my deposits, in the other I was refunded my deposits and not the winnings.
I'm now certain that accounts should have to be verified before deposits, it would quite simply eradicate the majority of the problems constantly coming up around exclusion. You have to provide your identification docs or your account isn't opened and you can't gamble. Instead what is happening is problem gamblers are finding subtle ways round their exclusions and the bookmakers subsequently have a way out whether that be not refunding deposits or paying winnings.
I'm still continuing to pursue monies with 10Bet, 888sport, Karamba and BoyleSports with similar circumstances, I've had great help from a member of this forum with Karamba, though these cases are difficult and time consuming.
I've decided to start a case study on self exclusion and present my findings, so it would be good to hear from those who have had a similar experience in regards to this - if I can make a small difference to avoiding these issues continuing to be a massive issue I'd be delighted.
All the best folks!