Thinking of quitting gambling

lockinlove

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This thought has been crossing my mind more and more recently.

This year has been great for me. I have basically walked into every online casino and taken some of their money. Some really nice cashouts of $5,000-$10,000 and being profiting that much overall in some casinos.

And I know they sit there and see how much I play and think its just a matter of time before I go on a bad run and lose it back.

Its slots. Something of luck and out of my control. An edge that doesnt favor me.

I just feel like giving the casinos the finger and saying thanks for your money. Its mine and you will never get it back.

I almost felt like doing it today. Closing accounts. Ive done what ive wanted. Killed the games ive wanted. Gotten the massive wins I aimed for (cept for vikings go rigged but that game can kiss my arse)

Do I hate slots? No not at all. I enjoy some of them. Some can take a flying leap off a cliff...lmao

I did win big and close one account perma. Grande Vegas. I dont like their cashout policy and they didnt care to change it. So I took their thousands and thousands and ran. BUH BYE


Recently I went into my gambling account. Which is my bank account only for gambling. I paid for christmas, a trip to Cuba, clothes, jewelry, a snowblower (O CANADA)

I still have thousands left. Maybe for a hot tub and some other stuff.

I know how rare these wins ive gotten are. I know by the screenshots and comments people provide on this forum. They are rare. And I somehow kept doing it and doing it. But because they are rare. Soon it will just become a chase. Losses.

So why bother?

I think I am going to quit.

Good luck to you all either way, I always wish when I open up the winner screenshots thread, someone has hit a massive one.
 
Like all gamblers - you should only play if you're really enjoying it.
One of the big UK bookies has the slogan "When the fun stops - stop."

So if it's not fun for you any more, there's never a better time to quit - while you are well ahead! :thumbsup:

I've had a terrible run recently - 3 or 4 fairly big deposits gone in double quick time.
(It's all "disposable income" and has zero effect on my off-line life).
But I know I will carry on, cos I just love it! ;)

KK
 
A very wise decision lockinlove! Enjoy your winnings, you're all set for the Canadian winter:D
 
Not trying to talk you out of it - not for one second, In fact I think this has to be one of the most sensible threads I've read since joining CM!

However Just a tiny piece of 'parting' advice, totally ignore it if you wish lol..

You say you still like slots?

Do you enjoy the whole slotting thing in general (specific slots aside) ?

If so maybe close all your accounts bar one! - Go to that account and put a very low deposit limit in place via their RG settings!

The idea behind this is that if and when you get that 'urge' and fancy a few spins you have a verified and 'ready to go' account you can use but won't be able to go over the top due to restriction you put in place beforehand!

As I say just an idea and Well done / Good Luck!
 
The sun don't shine on the same dog everyday. Get the hell out before you lose it. You have done well -- don't be a fool like some of us and put it back in. Although that is a shitload of money so I doubt that they will ever get it back.

I would not cancel accounts quite yet though. You seem to be strong willed enough that you will refrain if you want to. Good luck and atta girl :lolup:
 
It's been a real pleasure seeing you clean up.

If you are not feeling out of control I would certainly not close any accounts before the holiday season is over. You don't want to miss what Santa may bring. Besides gifts there usually are bonuses that actually favour the player at least a small bit.

I've had a lifetime's worth of luck myself this year. I've lost a good chunk back even with a few notable big wins. It is hard to go back to playing quarters or cashing out a couple of hundred.

Is the hot tub for the deck or the basement?

I don't know how much is left in your gambling account but maybe move 90% of it out of it and let that remaining 10% be the factor that decides when it's time to quit or at least lay off for a while.
 
You like to think about the idea of quitting. You probably feel good about yourself for thinking about it. You know that if you don't, you will end up dumping at least half of your profits sooner or later.

I don't think you will. There's no thrill being reasonable. I wish you would.
 
Do it!

There is a saying in Germany "Man soll aufhören wenns am schönsten ist" I think it translates too "always leave them wantig more".
Your Post is totally rational and you mentioned the arguments which are coming to mind of every rational minded individual. At a Point of time you will definitely start losing. And then, it's not that fun anymore. Quit while you are in the green area.

In contrast to some other posts, I would quit no matter if I still like playing slots or not. There are so much things to do that make at least equal fun. I mean you posted hits which some of us won't achieve in a lifetime.

Maybe another point: I think it is easier to quit while you are in "Profitland" instead of quit while you lost some money.
You are thinking about it, so half of the work is done. Do the last Step and say goodbye.

Just my Opinion. In the End you have to decide for your self.
 
If you're going to "retire" from slotting, then do so on your own terms and while you've got the chance to go out on top.

Bow out like a champion and a winner, so to speak.
 
I could give up online gambling but not the local casinos. It's a good idea to quit while your ahead. Something tells me many are getting fed up with the garbage the providers are giving us and will realize there's no profit to be made and look elsewhere for entertainment.
 
It is nice to read that you have done something for yourself and others(paying for xmas) with your winnings! it seems to me that you are a smart person, and your thoughts are very logical. If you do enjoy slots, move most of that money out of your gaming account so the temptation isn't there. Then just dabble at the places you like to play at.

The one good thing is that you do realize that the massive wins are not all the time, and you don't seem to be chasing them. Enjoy your winnings, and have a great Christmas!!

All the best,
LH
 
All really great and kind comments.

For now, I have decided to take a 7 day cool off from my casinos to take some time and think about it and how I feel in general. I wanted to do this before making any rash decisions I may regret.

So far, I feel the advice of keeping one or two of my casinos open but put a deposit restriction might be viable. I may do that. $150 a month limit just because if I come to find I love this more than I think, I dont want to regret it.

But the more time goes on, the more I feel Im ready to retire. As I said, Ive conquered casinos and their games. DOA=destroyed. Jurassic Park-owned. RTG-Destroyed Avalon 2 destroyed. There is still one slot out there I didnt own and I really went after. Game of Thrones. This game beat me. And I feel done with it and have for awhile. I cant win them all I guess. Just most.

I think the loss of netent has made my decision easier. I lost alot of my favorite games. Games I was always lucky on. No more DOA or SOTS. Sad Panda.

I like to be different from others. And this time, I will be the rare one that walks away a huge winner.





@jasminebed On the deck
 
All really great and kind comments.

For now, I have decided to take a 7 day cool off from my casinos to take some time and think about it and how I feel in general. I wanted to do this before making any rash decisions I may regret.

So far, I feel the advice of keeping one or two of my casinos open but put a deposit restriction might be viable. I may do that. $150 a month limit just because if I come to find I love this more than I think, I dont want to regret it.

But the more time goes on, the more I feel Im ready to retire. As I said, Ive conquered casinos and their games. DOA=destroyed. Jurassic Park-owned. RTG-Destroyed Avalon 2 destroyed. There is still one slot out there I didnt own and I really went after. Game of Thrones. This game beat me. And I feel done with it and have for awhile. I cant win them all I guess. Just most.

I think the loss of netent has made my decision easier. I lost alot of my favorite games. Games I was always lucky on. No more DOA or SOTS. Sad Panda.

I like to be different from others. And this time, I will be the rare one that walks away a huge winner.





@jasminebed On the deck


Quitting or cutting down when ahead is easier and healthier than chasing even bigger wins. Because guaranteed the win streak will come to an end. And then it can get ugly.

I use Deposit limits everywhere now, and TAB, so my vice is always now within my own limits. Win or loose there is no fallout. So setting a deposit limit on a limited number of casinos and maybe using TAB on the rest can be a good way forward. I rare fly without a safety belt now ) Only casino I sometimes unwind the depo limit is VS the rest are locked down. And no matter how much we think we own a slot in the end play them long enough they will go into termite mode and devour all that they can ;-)

I remember this well from BDBA and TS2 a few years back. Hit some massive wins, could not loose , it was mine...... until ...........;) the rest is history as they say.

Take a break an enjoy the dollar while it lasts :thumbsup:
 
All really great and kind comments.

For now, I have decided to take a 7 day cool off from my casinos to take some time and think about it and how I feel in general. I wanted to do this before making any rash decisions I may regret.

So far, I feel the advice of keeping one or two of my casinos open but put a deposit restriction might be viable. I may do that. $150 a month limit just because if I come to find I love this more than I think, I dont want to regret it.

But the more time goes on, the more I feel Im ready to retire. As I said, Ive conquered casinos and their games. DOA=destroyed. Jurassic Park-owned. RTG-Destroyed Avalon 2 destroyed. There is still one slot out there I didnt own and I really went after. Game of Thrones. This game beat me. And I feel done with it and have for awhile. I cant win them all I guess. Just most.

I think the loss of netent has made my decision easier. I lost alot of my favorite games. Games I was always lucky on. No more DOA or SOTS. Sad Panda.

I like to be different from others. And this time, I will be the rare one that walks away a huge winner.





@jasminebed On the deck

We need more people with your resolve. You set a great example on how to control your gambling and not let it control you :thumbsup:

You've had the good hits and played the games to death, you'd be hard pressed to keep repeating those feats and staying in profit.

Last thing you want to do is put it all back. You're ahead, so stay that way! :thumbsup::cool:
 
First of all, congratulations on your winnings!

Quitting while ahead is a very wise thing to do. I have cut down on my gambling as well, and play far less frequently as I used to. I still enjoy gambling and slots however, and one thing I find entertaining is watching twitch streams of other people playing.

I know that it may sound strange to some, but it can actually be good fun to watch the likes of Letsgiveitaspin, Casinotwitcher and Casinodaddy play slots. Not everyones cup of tea, but you get to see many different slots, and they are really friendly and good guys.
 
All really great and kind comments.

For now, I have decided to take a 7 day cool off from my casinos to take some time and think about it and how I feel in general. I wanted to do this before making any rash decisions I may regret.

So far, I feel the advice of keeping one or two of my casinos open but put a deposit restriction might be viable. I may do that. $150 a month limit just because if I come to find I love this more than I think, I dont want to regret it.

But the more time goes on, the more I feel Im ready to retire. As I said, Ive conquered casinos and their games. DOA=destroyed. Jurassic Park-owned. RTG-Destroyed Avalon 2 destroyed. There is still one slot out there I didnt own and I really went after. Game of Thrones. This game beat me. And I feel done with it and have for awhile. I cant win them all I guess. Just most.

I think the loss of netent has made my decision easier. I lost alot of my favorite games. Games I was always lucky on. No more DOA or SOTS. Sad Panda.

I like to be different from others. And this time, I will be the rare one that walks away a huge winner.





@jasminebed On the deck


I say he will stick around, his first post and then the reply are very different and has 2nd thoughts and now thinking if he does this he may regret... doubts are coming........... and the 2nd thoughts those are dangerous either do or your done for before to long imo.

I'm meh I dunno, I would still play because it's what I like to do and I am by no means a high staker, so if i had won something amazing, I am sure i'd still be back playing, just not throwing it all back instantly would be like a warlocks DOTS.... damage over time thing lol
 
I say he will stick around, his first post and then the reply are very different and has 2nd thoughts and now thinking if he does this he may regret... doubts are coming........... and the 2nd thoughts those are dangerous either do or your done for before to long imo.

I'm meh I dunno, I would still play because it's what I like to do and I am by no means a high staker, so if i had won something amazing, I am sure i'd still be back playing, just not throwing it all back instantly would be like a warlocks DOTS.... damage over time thing lol

'She' and I said im thinking about it lol :D
 
First of all, congratulations on your winnings!

Quitting while ahead is a very wise thing to do. I have cut down on my gambling as well, and play far less frequently as I used to. I still enjoy gambling and slots however, and one thing I find entertaining is watching twitch streams of other people playing.

I know that it may sound strange to some, but it can actually be good fun to watch the likes of Letsgiveitaspin, Casinotwitcher and Casinodaddy play slots. Not everyones cup of tea, but you get to see many different slots, and they are really friendly and good guys.

oh a +1 twitch person.:) I was real close to streaming this past weekend but not with my idea. I have been thinking of a idea for the last few weeks solid but not all the way there yet, Having problems with 1 part of it in regards to like logo's,images etc etc, That and I don't have a quiet good area to stream, But I have a dream!:D

Hint
Any old time poker players from 2005/2006 from the u.k. and Canada?;)

/ off topic, Back to lockinlove may or may not be quitting.:p
 
You just might be the first person to give up gambling while beating the game. Good for you.

I can't recall the name, but there was a young man from one of the Nordic countries IIRC who won the jackpot on Cinderella I think, around 180K euros. Took his girlfriend on a cross USA trip. He played on for a while, but was finding it too hard to drop back to small bets, so quit and left the forum some time back.
 
After this latest debacle, where $320 went down the drain in short order (though I only lost $50, I had to clear a bonus) it is apparent that the slots do not like me. I am therefore taking a sabbatical from online slots. I will deposit at Leo Vegas for table games and go to the locals but I've had enough of these tight slots. Some people simply have the lucky touch at video slots. I don't.
 
I did one last session of 2016. Well it leaked into 2017 but anyways.

I had $595 on one site. It was from a $200 deposit. So $400 profit. My other site I had $385... $285 being profit

I played slots for the first bit and boy were they hungry. So many dead spins. No matter what I played. I kept my bets normal never tilting. $1. I was down $400 with an rtp of 31%. I wasnt having fun so I went to live blackjack. Up and down. I went back to slots and they took it all. Just destroyed me. I was annoyed. I have defied all odds where most deposits have turned into cashouts for almost a year.

I quickly caught myself and thought.. I should lose. These are slots for godsake. Ive gotten so used to winning that when I lose it surprises me. This seems like a dangerous line of thinking and when my playing comes down to earth, how will I be able to handle a 2 month cold swing after all these wins? I bet it would hit me pretty hard.

So not accepting defeat I deposited $485 on playolg. Doing $3 and $4 bets. The slots seemed to be paying so I raised to $9 spins. I got a bonus on a new movie theater slot after just 2 spins. It paid 30x. Well Ive recovered $400 in losses total so far. I will keep playing. And before long I was up $915. Wow. I just recovered. Im only down $60 of my entire profit. From $985 of losses to pretty much break even, thats a win if ive ever seen one.

How can I keep stretching my luck like this? I did everything possible to finally have that bad session and it just didnt happen. Just another success story.

I have decided not to quit for now. But instead take a break and go from there. Im going to try one week at a time and see how it goes.

Starting today, I will not play for an entire week. This will be quite new to me as Ive been playing about 5 days a week for the past year.

After that, I will see where im at. Maybe it will turn into 2 weeks but I dont think I will ever just quit.

Ive been waiting for that bad streak to happen, it would give me the reason to walk away. It just wont happen. Last night if I lost that $485 deposit, there was my sign to stop because finally the hot streak is over. Nope.

Some may ask, why would someone who is actually incredibly lucky, one of the rare ones, walk away? My answer is because I feel like ive conquered the games that I wanted. I got every special kind of feature a slot has. Hot mode, cold mode,super mega wins, wildlines, 5 scatters, full screen wilds, 4 reel wild desire, first hand blackjack on a $500 bet. I guess I feel fulfilled.

I think what this is going to turn into is just a gamble on Friday nights or something. I have nothing left to try to accomplish really, so now its just pure 100% fun. I mean, it was always fun but I was also out to get those special features and mega wins. Now that I have them all, its different.

1 week of no gambling starting now!
 
After this latest debacle, where $320 went down the drain in short order (though I only lost $50, I had to clear a bonus) it is apparent that the slots do not like me. I am therefore taking a sabbatical from online slots. I will deposit at Leo Vegas for table games and go to the locals but I've had enough of these tight slots. Some people simply have the lucky touch at video slots. I don't.

same here, i simply cannot win in these online slots. ive won on 27 dec the equivalent of 500eur in my currency in landbased roulette(machine) and novo slots all from ~15eur, only to spunk 400 from the lot in betano casino playing the dreadful netent slots, the only they offer and live roulette. i felt so sick after i was happy, could have done a lot fo things with that money but as always the tide went me away not fully realizing the spent sum and seeing only chips displayed on the screen. havent had an above 100x bet and i played 3 hours!! old and new netent all crap, i just cannot win online but cant fully leave it behind, is my way to live with hope of winning, is a thrill sensation i like, but the outcome is always against the hopes. at landbased at least i can follow those that lose huge amounts of money on max bet then play right at those machines and leave with good cash or ask the operator which ones paid big to avoid them, and if i win i always give her some cash for the infos. in online, i feel i take seat only at dead slots that gave out the maximum capacity wins and is set to recover back money from fools like me, i never found a hot one to milk all that have, never with netent, and never an early big hit, only just after ate 200x give a mega big win flashes with diamonds, coins and shit for 100x. but knowing the outcome beforehand and still feeding their disgusting slots i deserve my fate.
 

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