Dude...I don't think ANYONE goes to the casino thinking "I think I am going to loose my pants and then become addicted to this sHyt"...it simply happens. You my friend, are one of the lucky ones. Unfortunately, for others, it is almost impossible to play under those terms - hence the addictive behaviour.

 

Now...a gambling addiction is some serious shYT. Do not take it lightly as it can ruin YOUR life, the life of people that care for you and could potentially put you in debt for the rest of your life.

Go to a GA meeting - it is the best think you can do. Do not for a second, think that you can control it, don't think that you can gradually take control of the situation - it does not happen.

Now...I was fortunate enough that I went to one of those meetings with a friend of mine. I did not think "I" for say had a problem - I have always considered myself financially responsible, but I could also see myself spending a little more time periodically. After hearing some of the stories the "hard core" people had to share...I was simply in disbelief...

You have taken the first step, which is to somehow/somewhat admit to yourself, you could "potentially" have a problem. Don't take any chances...throw the money at your car instead - it will be better spent....or send me the money and I will make sure it gets better spent...hehehehhe. Just kidding!

Good luck dude!

Angel

 

I can't play legally in the states yet but when i go to canada i go to casino de montreal. I played with 50 dollars canadian and walked away with 300......

My dad said that was bad because it would provoke me to gamble again, he said the best first gambling experience is a losing one

Why are people addicted to gambling?

 

Talk about moving from one expensive hobby to another

 

Mostly in how they pay out you getting blackjack and by you not being able to draw when the dealer has blackjack. They also offset a lot of your hands by pushing (which is a house advantage).

 

My dad says the same thing. Gambling with a healthy mindset is an entertaining and remarkably low cost hobby. The key is 'healthy mindset' which many people lack (these are the same people spending an entire paycheck on Powerball tickets).

The draw for most addicts is initially the Jackpot (capitalized for a reason). Hitting the big one, having a killer run, etc. They're drawn to the 8000:1 Royal Flush payout on a video poker machine; but they only get that royal flush once every 40000 hands or so. After the lure of the Jackpot dims, some people keep going to "get even" or whatever they wish to call it. Once you focus on getting even or ahead (rather than having fun with discretionary money) you become an addict. Everything in a casino is mathematically against you, even poker (though that game has the slight offset of skill).