No More Casino Gambling For Me!
By maezee
@maezee (41988)
United States
January 14, 2017 7:29pm CST
So I wanted to share this because I havent really talked about any of my problems with gambling - but oh boy do I have problems. I LOVE gambling at the casino, playing the penny slots and playing quite a lot of money into it.
I started pretty heavily this last year and it has slowed me down financially, since I have spent extra money on gambling rather than paying down student loan debt and credit card debt. I think part of the reason is because I started working odd days, so when I was free most of my friends were not - except my one former coworker and partner in crime. She works a very part time job and is always down to gamble, be it a Tuesday or a Saturday.
A few weeks ago I had a low point where I spent far too much money and just left feeling like a piece of poop (wont bore you with the figures...but a lot) so I decided it was time to start fresh. Find other hobbies. Start getting serious about my finances.
And here I am. Its only been 23 days but I already feel like I have much more money. Its jist hard because I find it so fun! But I am done. I am going to continue doing lottery (only a couple bucks a week) but thats it.
Anyone else have any problems gambling? Or any words of wisdom to share?
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6 responses
@GardenGerty (160405)
• United States
15 Jan 17
I have never gambled. Honestly, I am afraid to, cause if I did and I liked it I could be addicted. We (hubby and I) do other things addictively, like eat out or buy groceries. That is easier to hide from yourself and it is easy to excuse. I would repeat something I have read a few times. You do not break a bad habit, you replace it with a good one. So find something great and fun to replace your casino addiction with.
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
15 Jan 17
Thank you!! I appreciate the positivity. I am trying to find that "thing"to replace it with. Kind of realizing I dont have many hobbies and that is a problem! Besides shopping. And MyLotting. Haha. So I am still a work in progress there. Thanks again.
@allknowing (134983)
• India
15 Jan 17
The only experience I had with the slot machine was when I was at the Washington Airport waiting for our flight. We were on a package holiday. I saw those slot machines and got interested. I spent 20 dollars but broke even. I get a thrill when I play online where no money is involved.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
16 Jan 17
Oh yes. Airport slot machines! Never played them in the airport but it is so thrilling. I was thinking about downloading a casino slot app/game but will that help or hurt me in trying to quit gambling? Thinking it might have me thinking about it more. Lol. Thanks as always for your response!
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@allknowing (134983)
• India
16 Jan 17
@maezee There is no harm in downloading and trying it. If you fee it will tempt you to go for the real thing then you can stop playing
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
15 Jan 17
Stay away from casino because casinos will always have an edge over its customers. Sometimes, as high as a 12% edge.
