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SOS, I am addicted to gambling - what to do?


ValDes

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  • 4 weeks later...

I am a pit boss in a casino. I have been in the business since the 1960's. Let me add to this thread, and pay attention because you won't hear it from anyone in your casino.

 

Gambling is supposed to be fun, a diversion. It isn't.

 

It is a thriving business that is based on your ego, thinking that you can outsmart pure mathematics. You can't.

 

If you want to play a little for fun, that's great, but if you let us control you, we will. Your budget should never exceed 3% of your annual income, because statistics say that is how much recreational money you have, You won't be able to stop if you go over that. I hate to be impolite, but when you go over that, we own you. If you come back to our casino to win back your losses, we own you. If you hide money to play with, we own you. If you run to the ATM during your play, you are totally out of control. We own you.

 

Do you like to hear that?

 

Today a player that has lost 2 million dollars in my casino told me he is a different player than all the others. He thinks he is, but he isn't. He is just another loser.

Casino games are not based on luck. There is a pure set of mathematics in the way they are set up and even when you do catch a lucky streak, we know it will end. We can wait, because we know that you will bring all the money back, plus more.

 

Re-read the addiction message and then read it one more time. There are plenty of people willing to support our business, but you don't have to be one. If you have a gambling problem, get help.

Oh boss man I love you you are an absolute gem!! You are of course spot on. I have such a controversial opinion on gambling addictions and for that reason I will not share them in this post because I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings and it is just my view but when you said

 

There are plenty of people willing to support our business, but you don't have to be one. If you have a gambling problem, get help

 

I couldn't agree with you more mate!

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I am a little bit addicted  :D but i always play from my separated money and don't risk my monthly income.

 

Well, I hope that a solid part of those so called 'separated' money were coming from AskGamblers, in return of writing reviews. ;)

Wish you luck while using the money, by the way! :D;)

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Sometimes an addiction to gambling (or other addictions) may be caused (or at least helped) by medical therapies, means that there is a range of medicines which might have dangerous effects on you. One example is Ropinirol,. a substance added to certain pharmaceutical products. Read carefully warnings and instructions or ask your doctor.

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Sometimes an addiction to gambling (or other addictions) may be caused (or at least helped) by medical therapies, means that there is a range of medicines which might have dangerous effects on you. One example is Ropinirol,. a substance added to certain pharmaceutical products. Read carefully warnings and instructions or ask your doctor.

 

Do we have a doctor here? :rolleyes:

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Bossman, if more people can be like you, there'll probably be less bankrupt players in this world, and even more players in the know about the whole truth of gambling! It will certainly NOT stop people from playing in a casino but at least they are in the know of what they will be up against...and not expect a win every time, or winning regularly even. The lure of becoming an instant millionaire can be too great for most people, except for millionaires. They want to be billionaires!  :spiteful:  :D The more gamblers become aware of this, the better off they will be.

 

Thanks for your most insightful and beneficial comments Bossman!  :hi:  :good:

 

Afi

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Bossman, if more people can be like you, there'll probably be less bankrupt players in this world, and even more players in the know about the whole truth of gambling! It will certainly NOT stop people from playing in a casino but at least they are in the know of what they will be up against...and not expect a win every time, or winning regularly even. The lure of becoming an instant millionaire can be too great for most people, except for millionaires. They want to be billionaires! :spiteful::D The more gamblers become aware of this, the better off they will be.

 

Thanks for your most insightful and beneficial comments Bossman! :hi::good:

 

Afi

"Bossman" another name for you Valdes, how many is that now?

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"Bossman" another name for you Valdes, how many is that now?

 

Sorry to disappoint you Sharon, but no, I have nothing to do with 'bossman'. All I know about this person is that he or she (don't have a clue to be honest :huh: ) is probably a real casino pitboss as all said sounds really quite true. But what touched me was the last paragraph of his/her incredible post, where it was recommended to players to re-read my humble guide! Made me feel so good and useful to the gambling community.  :blush: 

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"Bossman" another name for you Valdes, how many is that now?

 

Geeeee...Bossman was ValDes? No wonder he's THE GURU!  :D

Ah! ValDes replied just as I posted this message, hehehe.

 

Whatever happened to your newer avatar Sharon? Prefer the old one is it?  ;)

 

Afi

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Ahh sorry that's me not reading the full thread! Tut tut

 

This paragraph you mean?

"Today a player that has Lost 2 million Dollars in my casino told me he is a different player than all the others. He thinks he is, but he isn't. He is just another loser.

Casino games are not based on luck. There is a pure set of mathematics in the way they are set up and even when you do catch a lucky streak, we know it will end. We can wait, because we know that you will bring all the money back, plus more.

 

Re-read the addiction message and then read it one more time. There are plenty of people willing to support our business, but you don't have to be one. If you have a gambling problem, get help."

 

That's quite a powerful paragraph. Is Bossman not about anymore? Shame.

And what is a pit boss does anyone know?

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The paragraph I meant was the one below and especially the bolded part, which I consider as some sort of an acknowledgement for my guide SOS, I am addicted to gambling - what to do? ;)

 

Re-read the addiction message and then read it one more time. There are plenty of people willing to support our business, but you don't have to be one. If you have a gambling problem, get help

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Pit Boss, or pitboss (its more popular in this version among online gamblers) means the casino manager currently on shift at a casino, being it online or BM (brick and mortar).

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Thank you ValDes for this post its long to read but good to share your thoughts and experiences I like it and have or am in the same boat addicted that is :) I think or know I think does that make sense never mind I will take a gamble it does anyway or anyhoo I'm new to askgamblers here and like your story about addiction or your theory maybe lol I actually believe some of these experiences can make you realize your potential as well as open your eyes to the realism all around you even if circumstances end up severe always a lesson to be learned and always people willing to help the words give up are better than chasing your losses imo  to end the rant my fav part almost just wrote pert there pmsl so best part I like of what you wrote I continue of what you have written is ---> so look soberly and objectively upon your gambling habits!

 

 

wise words I think look after each other and only take advice if you would give it ;)

 

also if this has made you laugh well good as I enjoy making people laugh now and again.

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Ahhh, a newbie...so, welcome to AskGamblers Forum TRM!  :hi:

 

Yes, it's always good to share thoughts and ideas, especially here at AskGamblers. Everyone can benefit from it.  :good:

 

Weeell, I must admit...I did not laugh, TRM, but I certainly smiled  :) ...because I have not seen any sentence anywhere else that's as long as your sentence TRM...hehehe. If you can put commas and full stops at their appropriate places, that would certainly help us to read your message better. ;)  

 

Afi

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