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It started early last month of April. I got into some money issues, so I had to find a way to come up with money...fast. I was always good with card games, poker, blackjack (or so I thought). I decided to hit the casino, which is 50 min from me. I play blackjack. In the first week, I came up with $1.5K, In the second week, I made $1.8K more. So in two weeks, I got $3.3K, straight cash. I thought to myself...hey, this is easy money. Then it all went downhill from there. The next week I went back to the casino, lost $5K, all in one night...from midnight up until 10am. The day was already ******, had arguments with gf, did bad on exams, etc. Yet, I still took myself to the damn casino. My mind wasn't focused, and I was just betting dumb amounts. A horrible run happened when I lost six straight hands...wasted $2K within that 5 min, betting $200+/hand. Being dumb and naive, I went back five more times the past two weeks thinking I could get my money back...lost another $5K. That money is from selling a bunch of shoes from my collection, and from my savings. Going to the casino has really taken a toll on my health, school work, and relationship. Every other min I'm thinking about blackjack hands and getting back my money. My friends and family, even the dealers, tell me the best solution is to stop going to casinos, because chasing your losses will only result in losing more. Yet, I just can't do it. I plan on going back Sunday, but only with $150 and playing $10-$15/hand. Even though it's less amount, I am still addicted. It's not only the money I'm wasting, but also the time. I really don't know how to stop myself from gambling. Anyone in similar situation and has overcome it?
Sorry for long post.
It started early last month of April. I got into some money issues, so I had to find a way to come up with money...fast. I was always good with card games, poker, blackjack (or so I thought). I decided to hit the casino, which is 50 min from me. I play blackjack. In the first week, I came up with $1.5K, In the second week, I made $1.8K more. So in two weeks, I got $3.3K, straight cash. I thought to myself...hey, this is easy money. Then it all went downhill from there. The next week I went back to the casino, lost $5K, all in one night...from midnight up until 10am. The day was already ******, had arguments with gf, did bad on exams, etc. Yet, I still took myself to the damn casino. My mind wasn't focused, and I was just betting dumb amounts. A horrible run happened when I lost six straight hands...wasted $2K within that 5 min, betting $200+/hand. Being dumb and naive, I went back five more times the past two weeks thinking I could get my money back...lost another $5K. That money is from selling a bunch of shoes from my collection, and from my savings. Going to the casino has really taken a toll on my health, school work, and relationship. Every other min I'm thinking about blackjack hands and getting back my money. My friends and family, even the dealers, tell me the best solution is to stop going to casinos, because chasing your losses will only result in losing more. Yet, I just can't do it. I plan on going back Sunday, but only with $150 and playing $10-$15/hand. Even though it's less amount, I am still addicted. It's not only the money I'm wasting, but also the time. I really don't know how to stop myself from gambling. Anyone in similar situation and has overcome it?
Sorry for long post.
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