I lost 42k in a day.

GimbleGomble

GimbleGomble

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So I’ve been gambling for the last 8 years (since I was 16). And I’ve lost a lot of money through the times. Gone hungry and missing bills etc. But this month was the final straw.

I am currently up 52k this month. But my genius was thinking that this was simply not enough. So I had two casinos with 16k in the first (won from 500 depo) and 28k in the other (from a 1700 depo).

I simply got greedy, then tilted and ended up rage betting…the whole balance of 28k was lost in less than 15 minutes. Then I cancelled the withdrawal of the 16k and went hog wild all the way down to 1.2k. At this point I am basically a broken man. 
I put the last 1.2 on Blackjack and somehow ran it up to 38k…I created the withdrawal and went to bed.

Less than 24 hours later I found myself having cancelled that withdrawal and having barely 10k left again. I was devastated. I was once again lost of hope.

But someway, somehow. I for some miracle managed to once again run it up. This time to 40k. 
 

I got lucky. But this has opened my eyes to the a whole new level of loss. I’ve never lost more than 5k in a day before and here I was losing 5k a spin on roulette.

I’ve got a problem and I have withdrawn and blocked my account on all the casinos I can play at…I am not taking more chances

I’m done for good.

Thanks for reading my 3am frustrations.

 
Man take the money and run. It was an emotional rollercoaster and all fun until you are able for win it back but trust me your luck not gonna last forever. Take a break from gambling and enjoy your winnings. 

 
Some general tips for quitting gambling:

1. Acknowledge that gambling is a problem for you and seek professional help.

2. Avoid situations that can trigger your urge to gamble, such as casinos, online gambling, and sports betting.

3. Join a support group, like Gamblers Anonymous, for understanding and encouragement.

4. Set goals for yourself and reward yourself when you achieve them.

5. Find alternative activities to distract yourself from the urge to gamble.

6. Be patient and don't give up if you experience setbacks.

I would really advice talking to friends, family and/or professional people. It might seems like a lot to do but it's better to do "too much" now than realise you haven't done enough and start gambling again

Good luck mate!

 
you said it @GimbleGomble you were 'lost of hope'. You played with fire, that money was gone and you weren't going to get over it. A miracle happened and you got it back and withdrew it.

For your own sake don't turn this good story into a bad one. You were saved the shame and pain, somehow got the money back  - don't give yourself any chance of losing it. I know you understand, use that money in your life now instead of gambling it away. You did it. You won. Enjoy the money now. 

The greed of always thinking just a little more is what gets us all. Be the winner and don't look back. (Great story Gimble)

 
"I’m done for good." I sincerely hope for you that you can hold yourself to this because you probably wont get another chance with the 40k again if you loose it.

 
Best way is if you feel your gambling too much you can always take some time out using your states gambling control. I e like u.k has gamban. They are great to help you stop. You can also take longer breaks using it also 

My inbox is open if you need a chat about it or anyone with a red name will be happy to chat anytime

 
Sorry to hear this man, sooner or later gambling addiction hits everyone, you win and think you gonna win more, been there when I lost 18k one day, when I made 10k from 50e deposit, then lost it and chased it loosing another 8k.

You said you're done for good, I wish you all the best, you gonna feel the pain of gambling again and I hope you won't get tempted. 

Best way is to gamban. 

I have a "piggy bank" each time I want to gamble I put that money there, that works for me so far. 

Good luck💙

 
I use to lose lot money back in early 2000s in 888 casino same time I won a lot, when danger game come out lost like 21k, when Doa2 come out won 78k since then gamble low stake but never miss bills or run out of money for gambling

 
@GimbleGomble I can feel your pain mate stay strong, I also lost more than 35K USD when i convert it into Indian rupees, which is my life time savings, I have self excluded now from gambling, I know i cant get back my money and time, and which indeed made huge financial problem in my life, I dont know what to do now, but I  fighting to find a way in my life. 

 
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It sounds like you've had a rollercoaster experience with gambling, experiencing both significant losses and wins. The introduction of new games like Danger and Dead or Alive 2 resulted in contrasting outcomes for you, highlighting the unpredictable nature of gambling. It's positive that you've adjusted your approach to gambling by sticking to low stakes and ensuring your financial responsibilities are met.

 
I have made some really bad decisions too in the past but never lost more than like 2k a day. It was really much for me though, now I have deposit limits everywhere and gamble way more responsibly. Sometimes get too greedy still when I get tilted, but trying to stay in control.

I have gambled for 15 years and my biggest wins have been like 1,5k-2k .. that's really sad how small my biggest wins have been compared to how much I have lost. Hitting a big win is not something that everyone can expect. I mainly focus on sports betting nowadays since casinos have been absolutely terrible for me and atleast its not all about luck. (not saying you should do this!)

Its good to know that you blocked your accounts and managed to make that withdrawal, that's a big step! Hopefully you can recover and don't slip back into gambling.

 
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Hey, 
First of all, thanks for sharing something so raw and real.

We're truly sorry to hear you went through this. What you described takes a toll — not just financially, but mentally and emotionally too.
But the step you’ve taken — recognizing the cycle and walking away — is incredibly powerful. That’s not weakness. That’s clarity.

If you’re open to it — we’d love to talk. Sometimes a real conversation helps put things in perspective.

Also — what else brings you joy outside of casino games? Music? Art? Coding? Anything?
We’re curious, genuinely.

Either way — wishing you peace, recovery, and strength.
You’re not alone. And you’re not your losses.

— The TRUE team

 
man, that took a lot of honesty to write. respect for that. what you described is something a lot of gamblers go through but rarely admit. it’s crazy how fast things can spiral once the emotions take over. the fact that you recognized the problem and took steps to self-exclude and withdraw shows real awareness and strength.

take this as your wake up call. you got a second chance most people don’t get. maybe talk to someone about it too, like a counselor or a support group. even just sharing it like this is already a big step toward staying away for good. proud of you for stopping before it’s too late.

 
yeah, that sounds really rough. good on you for realizing it and taking steps to stop. stay strong and take care of yourself.

 
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