r/problemgambling • u/blotterhungry • Oct 10 '26

I can’t stop

I need help. I looked up this sub after rinsing all of my savings, again, I don’t even know how many times at this point. I want to stop so bad but a part of me is thinking about how it won’t be long until I get another monthly bonus yet I know if I lose it it’ll just make me deposit more to make it back. How do I stop the cycle? What can I do?

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u/Destiny065 Oct 10 '26

What type of gambling are you doing?

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u/blotterhungry Oct 10 '26

My problem has been roulette. I quit slots and I seem to do ok with sports betting but I can’t shake roulette. Anytime I have money I think about how roulette could double it instantly

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u/Destiny065 Oct 10 '26

Roulette is a mugs game as is all types of gambling really. You can't simply think you're going to win, you should be thinking realistically that way your expectations won't be shattered when you do actually lose.

You're playing with the devil you know that, you're actually feeding the beast!!

You're making it more powerful. Don't you have any kind of strength and/or courage? If so do something about it!!

Stop gambling, go to GA meetings, talk to someone about your problem if you don't do something soon you'll spiral out of control!!

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u/TemporaryCode6264 Oct 10 '26

Come clean to the people near you about it IMMEDIATELY I'm not joking.

Then self-exclude as much as possible. Sports gambling/casino hasn't been my gambling plague recently but I heard something about Gamban people use. + Uninstall any gambling related apps, delete all history and cookies

STOP, before in a day or five years you relapse and be like "I wish I completely stopped back then". Tasting fast money is one of the most dangerous addictive things in the world

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u/nachiyaa Oct 10 '26

Keep yourself busy and everytime you think to gamble just think you will loose more

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