Popular Post Blacko Posted January 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 Been signed up with gamstop since the register was first opened to problem gamblers, I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread as it stopped me signing up with any new casinos and it also prevented me rejoining the ones that I had already excluded from. I thought gamstop was the answer until one loudmouth riddled another forum with information of a casino which gamstop had no jurisdiction over. Instead of signing up to the casino and self excluding I decided to keep a limit of 100 pounds ( monthly ) in place to allow me to control the urges better if I had them. Well, I decided to up the deposit limit to 1k since I felt as I was so much in control of myself over the past year...... Well..... I decided to have a go at monopoly live at 4 pound a spin, in the cold light of day I know that it's a mugs game as the hurdles in front of the player give the house a huge edge over the player. What started off as a bit of fun ended up with me frantically depositing and spinning away at 30-40 a time. I ended up thinking I hit lucky when the 4x rolls in, it didn't even make it past free parking. Tilted out my head by this I deposited time and time again till I woke up next day to a financial meltdown. I thought I was past all this but I'm clearly not, mental state has been in a mess since. Needless to say I'm self excluded now. I'm only blaming myself for this fucking mess but I feel Gamstop are a bit toothless in enforcing their powers across the board. I contacted them 6 Month ago and they told me that this lot would be in the register by Christmas, lip service. Special thanks to Brother @adamuk who contacted me privately when he realised something ain't right, thanks to @Jok3st3r and @RichieFC also, sorry I didn't reply but i've needed a day or two to clear my head. Thanks Troops 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymitzy Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 So easily done mate I don’t gamble As big anymore due to limits on acc but the urge is there as soon as I’m at the limit. Hope u get sorted pal 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 It might just be the best money you've ever spent Blacko. It might not seem like it now but it will do if you quit. I was living in denial last year as many on here told me. All the best in staying gamble free forever 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrUKHackz Posted January 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 I lost the last of my savings the other day mate, £400, made me feel sick but then I thought if thats all I have as savings Im a wanker anyway! 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 @Blacko You can do this. I’m so sorry you had to teach the pit as I call it to see. Sometimes the worst feelings we suffer turn into our strengths. Get angry, say no more! I will as others be looking out for you on this journey. Chasing is a mugs game. It leaves you empty and void. You have a wonderful sense of humour and I’m routing for you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 minute ago, MrUKHackz said: I lost the last of my savings the other day mate, £400, made me feel sick but then I thought if thats all I have as savings Im a wanker anyway! Fuding hell hackz you certainly ain't no wanker mate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 No journey is without hazards and hurdles for us to cross. It is not the stumbles and falls that define us, but how we recover from them and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 minute ago, MrUKHackz said: I lost the last of my savings the other day mate, £400, made me feel sick but then I thought if thats all I have as savings Im a wanker anyway! Oh gosh, your a wonderful man x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacko 1 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, MrUKHackz said: I lost the last of my savings the other day mate, £400, made me feel sick but then I thought if thats all I have as savings Im a wanker anyway! Your a wanker in my eyes for the simple reason that you had savings in the first place 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1111 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 @Blacko At the risk of stating the obvious I'm sorry to say that it's the cardinal sin to think you can control your gambling when deep down you know you can't. Most of us have to find that out the hard way unfortunately. I have done the very same thing in previous attempts to stop gambling, but now I know that any lapse cannot happen. As miller says it could be a blessing in disguise to finally get the message over to you. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Denman said: No journey is without hazards and hurdles for us to cross. It is not the stumbles and falls that define us, but how we recover from them and move on. So true. You get up and fight. For what have we become if we succumb to the barriers and wrath that others inflict. No way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howfin Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Pint some time buster if you need, howfin is always here for fellow scots 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, Denman said: No journey is without hazards and hurdles for us to cross. It is not the stumbles and falls that define us, but how we recover from them and move on. At last the real Denman speaks wisdom. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealwintersoldier Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, Blacko said: Been signed up with gamstop since the register was first opened to problem gamblers, I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread as it stopped me signing up with any new casinos and it also prevented me rejoining the ones that I had already excluded from. I thought gamstop was the answer until one loudmouth riddled another forum with information of a casino which gamstop had no jurisdiction over. Instead of signing up to the casino and self excluding I decided to keep a limit of 100 pounds ( monthly ) in place to allow me to control the urges better if I had them. Well, I decided to up the deposit limit to 1k since I felt as I was so much in control of myself over the past year...... Well..... I decided to have a go at monopoly live at 4 pound a spin, in the cold light of day I know that it's a mugs game as the hurdles in front of the player give the house a huge edge over the player. What started off as a bit of fun ended up with me frantically depositing and spinning away at 30-40 a time. I ended up thinking I hit lucky when the 4x rolls in, it didn't even make it past free parking. Tilted out my head by this I deposited time and time again till I woke up next day to a financial meltdown. I thought I was past all this but I'm clearly not, mental state has been in a mess since. Needless to say I'm self excluded now. I'm only blaming myself for this fucking mess but I feel Gamstop are a bit toothless in enforcing their powers across the board. I contacted them 6 Month ago and they told me that this lot would be in the register by Christmas, lip service. Special thanks to Brother @adamuk who contacted me privately when he realised something ain't right, thanks to @Jok3st3r and @RichieFC also, sorry I didn't reply but i've needed a day or two to clear my head. Thanks Troops 14 minutes ago, MrUKHackz said: I lost the last of my savings the other day mate, £400, made me feel sick but then I thought if thats all I have as savings Im a wanker anyway! Guys, never nice to read. I've had so many of those t-shirts I've frankly had enough of em. Gamstop and deposit limits are a must it's just so fucking easy to waste all your hard earned these days. The TGC crew are here to support. You can always drop me a massage if you need a chat. 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacko 1 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 @Blacko watch this video mate, proud to be Scottish lad. Laugh in the face of troubles and crack on. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) @Blacko Do not regret or berate yourself . No-one is immune to stupidity . At the end of the day begins another . So begin again , and this time trust yourself, Love yourself more , let your instincts guide you , and Listen to your friends. Gamblers all know the pit of despair....the anguish of unnecessary Loss, the lies and deceit that follow, the pain of Lying to those you love, and the heartache of Loss. So make a new day bright , for money will come again . Edited January 26, 2020 by Solario333 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philinvicta Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 @Blacko hopefully this will be your rock bottom and you can say this was the day that everything began to go right . Stay strong you can beat it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamuk Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 @Blacko my friend I'm so sorry to read that and I agree with all the replies. My Spidersense went off the other night, hence messaging you. I'm like the others always about and you know that 24/7 You can do this. There are many people on here who are going through the same, and together as one it's easier to fight the fight. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just a side note blacko I know the casino you are in about and they are finally signing up to the register in early February so your account will be excluded from that date if you haven't already done it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbobmad Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Andymitzy said: So easily done mate I don’t gamble As big anymore due to limits on acc but the urge is there as soon as I’m at the limit. Hope u get sorted pal Just spend your time trolling me on twitter instead. No idea what you think I've done to you but lay off it now. Blacko, hope you're turning things round matey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1111 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gkell727 said: Here’s an honest question to everyone on here. There’s clearly quite a few on here suffering and plenty here to offer words of advice etc when someone needs it. But do you think if you are trying to give up gambling these forums are the best thing for you? I’ve never had an issue with gambling but if I did it would be a clean break surely that’s the most likely way to succeed? Personally I am 100% certain that without the support on here I would have started gambling again. My last bet was may last year Does that answer your question 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamuk Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gkell727 said: Here’s an honest question to everyone on here. There’s clearly quite a few on here suffering and plenty here to offer words of advice etc when someone needs it. But do you think if you are trying to give up gambling these forums are the best thing for you? I’ve never had an issue with gambling but if I did it would be a clean break surely that’s the most likely way to succeed? Interesting question that has been covered before, I think it depends on the individual. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, Gkell727 said: Here’s an honest question to everyone on here. There’s clearly quite a few on here suffering and plenty here to offer words of advice etc when someone needs it. But do you think if you are trying to give up gambling these forums are the best thing for you? I’ve never had an issue with gambling but if I did it would be a clean break surely that’s the most likely way to succeed? It's a very good question to be fair. A lot know each other personally on here so it would be like cutting friends out your life because you have packed in. Ultimately it's up to each individual, even I may quit for good one day but at the moment I'm better off being on here because I have no one else to talk to regarding gambling matters. Also this as a forum shows both sides of gambling unlike a lot of others so it's hardy enticing with all the epic wins etc. Infact I can't remember seeing one for ages 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philinvicta Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, Gkell727 said: Here’s an honest question to everyone on here. There’s clearly quite a few on here suffering and plenty here to offer words of advice etc when someone needs it. But do you think if you are trying to give up gambling these forums are the best thing for you? I’ve never had an issue with gambling but if I did it would be a clean break surely that’s the most likely way to succeed? I honestly think that you have people on here who understand the problems that addicted gamblers go through and also the mindset that afflicts them and the way in which they will gamble their last dollar. You try confiding in people that do not gamble who are not addicted and youi are likely to get a response of "well just stop then" Also it can be hard to talk with close friends or family who have no idea of what people are going through and what they need to hear. From that point of view I think for some people this forum aids them. Others may find being around people talking about gambling starts the urge to gamble and so they are best away from it all. However those people who try on their own will often find their friends are gambling It can be even harder to say you are not having a bet when everybody else is doing a bet on the football match you are going to the pub to watch. As others say each person has to judge where they are better off and where they will have the best chance of not gambling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 39 minutes ago, Gkell727 said: Here’s an honest question to everyone on here. There’s clearly quite a few on here suffering and plenty here to offer words of advice etc when someone needs it. But do you think if you are trying to give up gambling these forums are the best thing for you? I’ve never had an issue with gambling but if I did it would be a clean break surely that’s the most likely way to succeed? I understand what ur saying lad and thought maybe I should piss off but nothing about this forum made me do what I have done. Nothing to do with Rolla, Bandit, Nick or anyone.. I did it myself. I could have cried for help at the time and be certain that the majority of TGC would have called me within the hour, @adamuk Was on the blower within an hour as he has my number after needing advice on metal detecting. I’ve been to GA in the past and it didn’t work because most of the members have different forms and levels of addiction. Most of TGC know where my mind is after reading OP as they have possibly been there before me. Alcoholics can still sit in a party without boozing so I ain’t going nowhere as I would end up lurking and sulking like a fannybaws. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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