Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Didn't want to take over the depression thread but just to let you know it's now 9 years today since my last bet.... The hardest thing for me is to give myself a pat on the back and some praise. But I need to more often. Thanks for all your kind words over the years posting on this forum. It means a lot even though I can't show you in person.... It lifts me when I help people understand and also hope to help others through addiction. Thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Congrats man! Achievement, I doubt I'll ever look back with a similar life milestone (not a positive milestone, anyway) regarding my issues - I don't gamble, myself (unless the lottery counts). Be proud. Not just for what you've done for yourself, but for those little ones you're always talking about on twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, SaintRam said: Congrats man! Achievement, I doubt I'll ever look back with a similar life milestone (not a positive milestone, anyway) regarding my issues - I don't gamble, myself (unless the lottery counts). Be proud. Not just for what you've done for yourself, but for those little ones you're always talking about on twitter Thank you, it's either them or the usual hyperbole I usually tweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Mafiabob said: Didn't want to take over the depression thread but just to let you know it's now 9 years today since my last bet.... The hardest thing for me is to give myself a pat on the back and some praise. But I need to more often. Thanks for all your kind words over the years posting on this forum. It means a lot even though I can't show you in person.... It lifts me when I help people understand and also hope to help others through addiction. Thanks Andy It doesn't matter what your particular demons are, to have beaten them for such a long time is very impressive and I take my hat off to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 16 minutes ago, GboroRam said: It doesn't matter what your particular demons are, to have beaten them for such a long time is very impressive and I take my hat off to you. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 well done mate. I know what your going through. It ain't easy mucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, davenportram said: well done mate. I know what your going through. It ain't easy mucker. Thank you, day at a time mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 well done Mafia, did you lose much to Gambling ? I was reading earlier about David Gest and his addiction, these terminals should be better regulated in my opinion. http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/loner-david-gest-500000-debt-7752275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 27 minutes ago, LesterRam said: well done Mafia, did you lose much to Gambling ? I was reading earlier about David Gest and his addiction, these terminals should be better regulated in my opinion. http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/loner-david-gest-500000-debt-7752275 Lost a lot. Credit and loans maxed to the hilt.... Last two years of gambling I did 60k. Thanks for the well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 There is a big debate about FOBS being the crack cocaine of the gambling world.... If you're addicted the way I am you'll probably bet on two spiders climbing the wall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, Mafiabob said: There is a big debate about FOBS being the crack cocaine of the gambling world.... If you're addicted the way I am you'll probably bet on two spiders climbing the wall.... and back them both to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 the FOBT are very dangerous, so is the online bingo and slots etc... Australia had big issues with it, and America too (isn't online gambling banned in the US) its the fact it appears like fake money when online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'm not sure what the solution is without banning or seriously restricting betting. What could the government do to restrict it? Just have one account only? Only be able to bet a set % of your earnings each month? Not sure how anything other than education or a ban will change things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 It is an incredibly brave thing to share something like that Bob. People who have never been addicted never really understand no matter how much sympathy they offer. Keeping those demons at bay is a triumph to be proud of. It got you, but you stood up and beat it. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, sage said: I'm not sure what the solution is without banning or seriously restricting betting. What could the government do to restrict it? Just have one account only? Only be able to bet a set % of your earnings each month? Not sure how anything other than education or a ban will change things. Didn't they try to put a limit on the numbers of machines within one shop? I think the limit is 4, but I could be wrong. Those machines are what makes money in individual shops. I do a weekly accumulator and even when I'm in there for 5 minutes a week you see people just throwing money into those machines, some can't even bare to watch as the roulette wheel spins. The problem is that some bookies have been accused of opening other shops purely for an extra 4 machines, that's how lucrative it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Kernow said: Didn't they try to put a limit on the numbers of machines within one shop? I think the limit is 4, but I could be wrong. Those machines are what makes money in individual shops. I do a weekly accumulator and even when I'm in there for 5 minutes a week you see people just throwing money into those machines, some can't even bare to watch as the roulette wheel spins. The problem is that some bookies have been accused of opening other shops purely for an extra 4 machines, that's how lucrative it is. To me, that is just limiting profits, not individual losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Just now, sage said: To me, that is just limiting profits, not individual losses. They also have caps you can individually set on the machines. But then, if there's 4 machines in each shop, then another 4 down the road... then another 4 further down the road... if you want to bet it's going to be hard not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 9 minutes ago, sage said: I'm not sure what the solution is without banning or seriously restricting betting. What could the government do to restrict it? Just have one account only? Only be able to bet a set % of your earnings each month? Not sure how anything other than education or a ban will change things. What would make it easier for us addicts.... Is that you don't have to go through the ritual of self excluding from bookmakers every 6 months/1 year/18 months depending on which bookmaker you use, they're all different with their policies. I've never done it but there's plenty of us out there who rely on this as a barrier.. And having to do it every so while is very hard especially if you've just admitted your problem. If there is some sort of ruling from government that all bookies made sure it was a complete ban/self exclusion for life then it would be easier for some of us. The stories I here from people trying to self exclude, especially from poorly trained staff who don't understand etc. End of day it's the gamblers who have to stop, fully admit that. But do you know bookies/casinos/arcades have a responsiblilty too if some one self excludes... It is an offence to take a bet from someone self excluded I believe. As for online gambling... Gamblock is the main one to block all sites. £20 I think, would be best £20 you'll ever spend if you had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 14 minutes ago, jono said: It is an incredibly brave thing to share something like that Bob. People who have never been addicted never really understand no matter how much sympathy they offer. Keeping those demons at bay is a triumph to be proud of. It got you, but you stood up and beat it. Well done Thank you, never beat, but at bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 2 hours ago, GboroRam said: It doesn't matter what your particular demons are, to have beaten them for such a long time is very impressive and I take my hat off to you. I can't put it any better than this, so I'll just copy it. Well done and I really hope it stays that way for you fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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