08-11-2011, 06:18 PM
Dear Bradley,
Although you do not realise it at present you are very lucky!
When I was eighteen I was addicted to gambling too, but I didn't realise it. As a result I continued to refine my strategies looking for a way not only to enjoy my gambling but also to make it pay. I wasted many pounds, but more importantly many years looking for the elusive "system". I never found it I have to say. I searched in various gambling media - horses, dogs, football, the pools, the lottery, bingo, card schools, casino games.........lots of wasted time and money. I will save you some of both now - even on a 'straight' table, there is no bet in roulette where the odds are on your side. Try adding up the numbers on the wheel, 1+2+3+........+35+36=?. The result should be a number with a depth of meaning. Do yourself a favour and stop trying to win. Admit you've lost. Move on. Easy to say, difficult to do.
You are very lucky since, at the tender age of eighteen, you have realised that gambling is a problem for you. Having realised that you have started to search for solutions. You have already found your way to this website. Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers to do the same. Come, attend meetings and join us in a better life.
Get yourself to a GA meeting and start living a better, easier, life.
'Poster' David
Although you do not realise it at present you are very lucky!
When I was eighteen I was addicted to gambling too, but I didn't realise it. As a result I continued to refine my strategies looking for a way not only to enjoy my gambling but also to make it pay. I wasted many pounds, but more importantly many years looking for the elusive "system". I never found it I have to say. I searched in various gambling media - horses, dogs, football, the pools, the lottery, bingo, card schools, casino games.........lots of wasted time and money. I will save you some of both now - even on a 'straight' table, there is no bet in roulette where the odds are on your side. Try adding up the numbers on the wheel, 1+2+3+........+35+36=?. The result should be a number with a depth of meaning. Do yourself a favour and stop trying to win. Admit you've lost. Move on. Easy to say, difficult to do.
You are very lucky since, at the tender age of eighteen, you have realised that gambling is a problem for you. Having realised that you have started to search for solutions. You have already found your way to this website. Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers to do the same. Come, attend meetings and join us in a better life.
Get yourself to a GA meeting and start living a better, easier, life.
'Poster' David