McSplooger

I dont really like playing on PC, mainly because I find it uncomfortable. Screen too small and stuff. Haven't really played a lot myself, give me a message next time you're on and I will see if I'm allowed on for a few hours

To be fair you have like 100 dive trails because you're a multi-account smurf so law of averages suggests you will get a predator one on your accounts. Also, do you even play anymore?

Gets his apex predator dive trail and thinks hes king of the Internet. I see how it is. You used to be alright. You've changed

This is pure lies, its only you who wants me back and that's only because I'm shite at competitions so you won't come last haha.

Just stalked his twitter. Hes doing some good stuff! Will message him come the new term. Cheers!

Cool, will do. Although I preferred to do it externally as ya know, trying to get rid of my TGC addiction and all that

I don't know why you feel the need to tell anyone about this. Look at the amount of parasites there are on YouTube. I would much rather see you profit than half of these dimwits whose sole intention is to sucker people in to shady casinos for personal gain. Stop feeling bad and take the bastards money. If it wasn't you then it would be some other dickhead who couldn't give a shit about the community. I'm trying to stop posting on here and you're making me post by being a fanny and refusing money. Your fault if I stick a few grand in some curacao casino tonight ya knobber!

Wannabe. Huh. You cheated for predator you dashboarding noob! Looks like this whole thing is on hold for the forseeable but appreciate your advice anyway friend. I have had a word back from the charity in question who are interested in doing something though, although no email correspondence since this whole shit kicked off understandably. Something for next year now it seems! How would I get touch with Andy margett by the way? I've seen his videos a few times before and he seems like a good guy.

I like you Nicola. I say me and you should go to Disneyland together (you're paying). Alternatively, I am also available to Photoshop us in to Disneyland photos for a reasonable price too. Me, you and Mickey waving big wads of cash with a big 'Fuck TGC' sign layered on.

Ahhh... I need to check with Nicola to see if I wrote out what she told me to write correctly. Brb

Am I too late to enter by the way? My birthday is 12/05/80 and I was born 6.7 seconds in to that day so my guess will be £12580.67

I've missed this place. This has been a fantastic read, currently got a beer and a pack of doritos and watching an internet fight unfold. At my age Saturday nights don't get much better. Keep going mates

Its all I knew my adult life too, I quit over 5 years ago then lost a substantial amount just over a year ago and not gambled since. I guess, even for my best efforts I would still count myself as an addict but it I've also gone long periods without gambling so it can be done. I'm glad you've found some kind of happy medium though where you know your limits. Whatever works for you! There is a lot more to help now though as you said, gamstop and numerous charities are now in place so that's something to remind someone of even if they've lost a lot or are in trouble. I'm glad you did share your own story and theres things I can reference in there in the future hopefully. Again, thanks a lot!

Damn, it seems like gambling has had a big hold of you for a long period of your life. Thanks for sharing that and for your honesty. Do you feel like you could ever just stop? I mean completely stop and not just limit yourself? I find it odd how we carry on despite how many negatives it brings us, I was the same for many years. I think the biggest thing I can take from your story is how addiction can have such longevity and how it can dictate the rest of you life. Ive also not really met or spoke to someone who was that deep in greyhound betting, the effects are all the same though regardless what youre betting on. I assume the youth of today are more interested in football betting, such is the way advertisement is but in reality it's all the same. Appreciate your input mate! Hope things go well for you in the future.

Wise words there Solario. I'm not sure what we can do to change society as a whole though, it's just a sad state at the minute I guess. I think the younger generation for all their naysayers are trying to change, they are lot more forward thinking than days gone by and although social media is awful, it does have its uses and you see a wave of young people using it to good use and highlighting big issues. I think when I was younger I didn't realise how much gambling could have a hold over you. The lure must be worse nowadays with the increase in advertisement though. Appreciate your input mate, hope youre well.