Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as f...
|
Self exclusion/banning an instant release
|
Watch this |
| View More Posts |
I spent years and years avoiding this last drastic step, the nail in the coffin, my altermate last resort. I finally had to admit to the world that I AM A COMPULSIVE PROBLEM GAMBLER. In my culture (Maori) there is a staunchness surrounding your mana (power) and because we are closely related to many many families, it doesnt take long for news to travel like wild puha amongst the many and I was more concerned with what whakama (shame) would be brought upon my family. Especially since they were well respected business people who suposedly had a perfect family. Not to mention the total utter shame I would get when my cousin or close friends who worked in these ventues received my exclusion notice. Shame or no shame I done it I used the gambling act that allows a problem gambler to ban themselves from the gaming venues and boy does it feel GOOOOOOOOOOOD, I wish I done it years and years ago. The pain I could have saved myself and my family. Oh well I am truly greatful that I have done it now, and I would love to hear from others who have done the same thing and conquered that shameful demon.
Posted on 09/07/07, 04:09 am |
| 9 Replies | Add Your Reply |
| View More Posts |
You have done a wonderful thing on your way to recovery. Congratulations and welcome. 
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
I have been thinking a lot about doing this as well. In fact, I called the local casino yesterday to see what the process was to exlude myself.
They said it takes up to an hour, and that I need to come into the casino to do so. Now I have never had a problem sitting in a casino for an hour before, but I used it as an excuse not to do it yesterday. Maybe I have not hit rock bottem yet. I keep praying!@!
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
I tried to do this where I live --- they do not have it. --- I will have to do it myself -- Good luck to you
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
I have heard stories of casinos delaying the process, so you'll be tempted to maybe bet a little bit more, before you finally get yourself free of them. It's probably a good idea to take a "chaperone" with you, when you make that final trip to the "money hole", so you won't be tempted to try it, "just one last time". Good job on a great addition to to your "toolbox"!!!
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
I had myself banned and it was the best thing I have ever done. I too wish I had done it a long time ago. I haven't gambled in over two months, and rarely even think about it. It's almost easy considering I would go to jail if I tried. I recommend this to every gambler that has problems, and I will never regret it.
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
Congratulations!!! I completed a self exclusion back in June and do not regret it in the slightest bit. It placed the responsibility back on myself to deal with the issues that caused me to gamble, I could no longer continue running away from my life through a slot machine.. which was not getting me anywhere fast. It has been almost 3 months and I feel stronger, happier and am taking control of my life again.
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
Hello...what cities does this kind of exclusion work in....las vegas too??
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
congrats i did the same thing banned myself from rainbow casino and it worked for 5 months and then some one at gamblers annymous said i did some gambling lets say bingo so i thought what the hey i'll go back to the casino and they have never stopped me from going in and i called them on it and to no avail so now i am doing it with daily strenth and my self been 10 days today
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts |
Hi. I banned myself too, but it did no good. I still go to the casino, but I suppose if I won something they would not pay me. I have tried and tried not to go, but here comes Friday night and nothing to do and away I go. It doesn't even matter if I win something I just put it back. It is crazy. I hope I can stop now I am at the bottom, and I don't know if I can come back up. I am in financial trouble and I don't know where to turn. I am trying to come up with a plan. Wish me luck
|
|
|
|
||
Compulsive Gamblers Struggle To Stop Gambling Even Though They Know They Have A Problem Gambling Every compulsive …
I feel like gambling isn't as bad as many people believe it is. Even though I have lost over $10,000 gambling over the …
I am also interested to see how many had their addiction started or fueled by access to gambling online? I feel like …
