He became a millionaire!

The few times I went to a casino, I put aside 50 dollars each day to gamble with. If it was gone, I'd stop gambling. I wouldn't tap into the next days 50 dollars. If I made more than 50 dollars, I could keep gambling. I went home a few times with winnings but most often, I lost the 50 dollars a day limit that I set. I quit going to the casino and pretty much stopped gambling. I will still play the lotto once or twice a month for 2 dollars for each draw. I haven't won much recently but it's fun to play for me. I see it as entertainment expenses more than gambling, lol.

That’s a powerful story, and I appreciate you sharing it. It really shows how even the most disciplined, kind-hearted people can get caught in something as gripping as gambling. The line between thrill and addiction is so thin—and often, people don’t see it until the losses start piling up. I just came back from a trip to Vegas myself, and honestly, I was surprised by how in-your-face the gambling scene is. The moment you land at the airport, there are slot machines everywhere—same with the hotel lobbies. It’s like temptation is built into the whole city. I did try playing a little out of curiosity, but seeing how quickly the money disappears and how little I enjoyed it made me realize it’s really not for me. I’m grateful I felt that way, especially after seeing so many people locked into those machines, hoping for that one big win. Your friend’s experience is a strong reminder of how fast it can all spiral. It’s good he caught it in time—and even better that you took the lesson to heart. Sometimes walking away is the smartest bet of all.

Gambling is a real bad habit and I don't want to try it. As I know it can be addictive.

Gambling is indeed an addiction We are all addicted to so many things but they do not make us rich or poor. I am addicted to myLot

I play a certain amount at the casinos and if I loss it I quit.

At first you feel like you can keep winning until you are addicted to it then you start losing so better be happy for what you have won. The good job you have done is stop playing when you have won some

I had an uncle who gambled away his entire inheritance, inheritances of his brothers and my mother...and the weight of his family fell on my father's shoulders. So forgive me if I cannot like such people. Unlike this person, my uncle was also into smoking and was womanizer I am told. Whatever...I am not ok with gambling addicts. Some of them are kind and not addicted to the money...but the feeling of winning...adrenalin gush. Still...as long is it is their pocket, it is fine. Others pockets are theirs...nobody has rights to push their hands in for something like this...I can understand for medical treatment..not for this.

if one is to play in casino, set a limit, once done, leave.

You have to set a limit for yourself

I do not think I am lucky in those kind of stuff

I like a game if bingo but that’s as much as I do. I don’t like betting or gambling. A friend of The Mister has lost his wife, home and family because of his gambling. He is constantly borrowing money from friends and work colleagues. It is an addiction ….but no way to run your life.

I hate to gamble. I won about $60 in Vegas and quit. My husband came and took my money and gambled it away. I was upset with him!

If he was a billionaire, why did he have to borrow money? lol

Gambling becomes an addiction before you realise it. Self control is so important there. As soon as you realize that you have started enjoying it, just stop then and there. Good that you took this lesson from his.life.

If you ever find yourself in a position to share that lesson with someone else at the start of their own gambling journey, your story might just help them avoid a major fall.