Shot on the Gambler! . . .

[LOVElife]

Easy now people! . . .

I've recently found I am spending a lot of time and money on the Bandit in my local "Battle Cruiser" (Boozer)! . . . In total I've spent about £150 this week in the machine, taking only 4 Jackies and the occasional Super Streak or SuperBoard Appearance! :eek: . . .

. . . My Family is known to have a "Gambling Addiction" throughout, and up until the last few months I've never been interested, But I can now "understand" how the Bandit's Work and are rigged to their Serious Advantage! :mad:

I've also started playing Three Card Brag and Poker/Texas Hold'em, and Enjoy taking the "Risks"/"Gamble" no-matter what I have in my pocket!

MOST IMPORTANTLY . . . AND UNFORTUNATELY . . .

. . I have, and always will Spend more than I earn, therefore leading to stress and POTENTIALLY Gambling something Important to Me!

Anybody Have any suggestions?

Cheers and Peace ;)

[daZenfmeister]

Ummmm......heres an idea: STOP!

Gambling doesnt matter, you just have to force yourself to stop. Have some self control just force yourself to walk away next time you have the urge to gamble. If you can just do that then you've won the battle and it will get easier and easier each time. Its the same way with cigs you just gotta quit cold turkey thats the only way to do it.

[LOVElife]

Yeah thats Ok But Unfortunately IF I'M HONEST WITH MYSELF, I have the mentality that I think "Fuck It, What's the Worst that can happen!", A mentality which leads to gambling/risking things I haven't got!

I'm unfortunate enough to work like a Cunt for Half the money I'm worth, then I have a "Hollywood" lifestyle which I cannot afford, yet I'm oblivious really to the consiquences of my actions!

[s8nlilhlpr]

In the end you always lose gambling, the casino's did not get built losing money. All they need is 51% chance to win, and you are screwed. Only gamble what you are prepared to lose, or even better, only gamble with your winnings. Never believe you can gamble yourself out of a hole "with one lucky hand". Also, the closer you get to the center of the casino, the faster you will go broke. They are built with a purpose, winners on the outside to draw people in, once your in the center, empty your pockets.