Confessions of a Slot-a-holic

[Fiekie247]

That's okay V, (Valerie, Veronica, V... )...not a problem with me. I know there are people out there who don't drive. Some don't even need to drive...they are driven around...lucky people! 

Sounds like you Afi - All those Supe it Up cars

[Afi4wins]

Sounds like you Afi - All those Supe it Up cars

 

Hehehe...right on mate! I simply cannot resist any super car...suped up or not!   

[cocopop3011]

Does anyone else actually have any confessions or bad habits or is it just me? 

[Aria]

Actually I was a diehard addict a few years ago, played way too much and lost way too much. Also won 12000 euro one time and lost it all in about 30 minutes. At this point my addiction really manifested.

 

But.... I am happy now knowing I can enjoy playing slots without losing all of my money. Even if I wanted to i could not. Every month almost 50% of my salary goes into a saving account that I can't touch. I have done this because of possible set backs, just in case.

 

I have learned the hard way that something that gives me this much of a rush and extreme dopamine release, I can never let go of. So now I play moderate and keep it cool. This way I am insured of a great time without worrying that I can't play the next week or month because I am all out of money.

 

I am almost a year on a losing streak with the exception of a couple withdrawals of 300 to 1200.

But man.. The feeling is great when you gamble with control. If I win, well then I win. If I lose? So be it... better luck next time.

[ValDes]

Actually I was a diehard addict a few years ago, played way too much and lost way too much. Also won 12000 euro one time and lost it all in about 30 minutes. At this point my addiction really manifested.

 

But.... I am happy now knowing I can enjoy playing slots without losing all of my money. Even if I wanted to i could not. Every month almost 50% of my salary goes into a saving account that I can't touch. I have done this because of possible set backs, just in case.

 

I have learned the hard way that something that gives me this much of a rush and extreme dopamine release, I can never let go of. So now I play moderate and keep it cool. This way I am insured of a great time without worrying that I can't play the next week or month because I am all out of money.

 

I am almost a year on a losing streak with the exception of a couple withdrawals of 300 to 1200.

But man.. The feeling is great when you gamble with control. If I win, well then I win. If I lose? So be it... better luck next time.

 

It's really cool when you see a fellow gambler who managed to put their gambling under control! Congrats Aria and let the bad luck stay behind your back from now on!

[pinnit2015]

We've all had instances whereby we maybe gambled too much, so I think in that respect 'reigning' it in needs to be done. And I agree that it works...

 

However, all gamblers need to be wary of when it goes from the above to an addiction. Once that happens there is no controlling it. You're not, and never will be able to. I never see alcoholics being able to only have one or 2. So anyone who falls into this mould just needs to stop, forever.

 

Fine line and one that everyone should bear in mind and be careful of.

 

If you played EmojiPlanet as your first slot however you'd probably never slot again

[cocopop3011]

Actually I was a diehard addict a few years ago, played way too much and lost way too much. Also won 12000 euro one time and lost it all in about 30 minutes. At this point my addiction really manifested.

 

But.... I am happy now knowing I can enjoy playing slots without losing all of my money. Even if I wanted to i could not. Every month almost 50% of my salary goes into a saving account that I can't touch. I have done this because of possible set backs, just in case.

 

I have learned the hard way that something that gives me this much of a rush and extreme dopamine release, I can never let go of. So now I play moderate and keep it cool. This way I am insured of a great time without worrying that I can't play the next week or month because I am all out of money.

 

I am almost a year on a losing streak with the exception of a couple withdrawals of 300 to 1200.

But man.. The feeling is great when you gamble with control. If I win, well then I win. If I lose? So be it... better luck next time.

 

Yeah I can only really echo what Valdes has already said and good on you Aria for coming here and sharing that with us.

[ValDes]

We've all had instances whereby we maybe gambled too much, so I think in that respect 'reigning' it in needs to be done. And I agree that it works...

 

However, all gamblers need to be wary of when it goes from the above to an addiction. Once that happens there is no controlling it. You're not, and never will be able to. I never see alcoholics being able to only have one or 2. So anyone who falls into this mould just needs to stop, forever.

 

Fine line and one that everyone should bear in mind and be careful of.

 

If you played EmojiPlanet as your first slot however you'd probably never slot again

 

Although very very very difficult, I do believe there is an escape from problem gambling to a safe level of keeping it under full control. It's all just a matter of self-control and discipline and I personally know people who managed to cope with gambling addiction and now enjoying they hobby without any issues or troubles. Indeed, it probably happens once in every 50 cases, but it is possible and players who are facing it must know it's not some mirage, but a matter of hard work and self-discipline. 

[Fiekie247]

@ Admin if you can allow external link which will be posted below.

 

This happened last year and from what I heard, he apparently gambled away and lost about $80 000 in one day.

 

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/montecasino-man-asked-smoker-for-a-lighter-witness-20160726

[Aria]

Yes there is a way. For example, yesterday I got lucky at spinland and managed to make a 60 euro deposit to a 800 EUR withdrawal.

 

Took me a long time to wager the 200% welcome deposit bonus. Anyway this casino has a two day withdrawal pending, 1/2 day document verification and 1 to 3/5 days after all that it will arrive on your bank.

 

I did a withdrawal early this morning, one of 600 and one of 200 a few hours later. Send my documents and now have to wait a long time for it. A year ago I would have reversed the withdrawal in max 1 hour. That's why I rather play on sites that payout within minutes or hours like oshi for example.

 

However I will stay this out as long as I have to. Will give slots another shot in a week or two.