Broken Promises

Yeah it happens that way more often than not with some people.  Some can control there casino budget and others have problems.  That's why I decided to make sure I can't bring my debit card places.  Otherwise if I go to a land based casino I try way too hard to win because I know I'll get paid instantly if I do.  Otherwise for an internet casino I find it easier to budget my gambling wages just because you know you'll only get your money so fast.  Meaning most of the times even with speedy paying casinos like 3Dice your still waiting 3 business days for a wire.  That's a bit of a wait especially if you over spent.  So I try to avoid land based casinos at all costs.

I never take my debit card with me to a casino. That way I am not tempted. I think I am pretty disciplined when it comes to gambling. I allow myself a certain amount and so far I have stuck to it. Maybe it's because I do feel like I am wasting hard earned money sometimes.

my most embarassing moment was when I had to ask people in the parking lot some spare changes to pump some gas to my car so I could drive home.  My car was out of gas and I told myself to save at least $20 for gas if I happened to lose on that day.  I left all my cards at home and just brought some cash to the casino.  Most of people who left the casino were losing and they couldnt help or even worse some would laugh at me afterward (you deserve it, you should play what you afford to lose, this was probbly their thought).  I drove my car to the nearest gas station, kept asking people for some changes, then one lady didnt have small changes, she gave me $20 instead and told me to spend it all.  OMG, I wish I could see that lady again someday so I could say million thanks to her and pay her back 10x the amount she gave me if she accepts it.  It was on raining day, 4 o'clock in the morning, I was cold, tired, hungry, no money, and 1 hr away from home.  I stop going to land based casino since that experience. 

My dumbest moment.

I had a good couple of days in Atlantic City....was up about $3000.  I put my winnings in a sealed envelope inside my coat pocket.  A voice inside my head kept saying GO HOME.  GO HOME...YOU DID WELL, NOW GO HOME!

Did I listen?

I blew the whole $3000 in about an hour on table games.  It was like I was in a "stupid trance."  I kick myself even to this day.

Ahhhhh.....the gambler's personality has many dark places!

You know all you have to do is not bring you card and check book. Just money you are going to us. Always make sure you can make it home be for you go. If you can stay with that it is always fun to go play.

Lips, many have been there and done that.

I do find humor (Sort of) in many times we always promise ourselves to do this or that. The incrediable struggles we have when faced with a couple of choices and one is to stop and walk away.

I've been winning that a bit more lately. Don't feel bad, we all have done this or at least most of us.

Keep smiling and posting, the truth hurts, but the confession heals

Great thread Lips.  I think we've all been there in one way or another.  Im ok with setting a budget when I gamble. If I say 100 bucks and thats it, then thats it.  Mainly because I detest those insane ATM fees. My problem is when I win, I can't seem to push the cash out button.  Just last night I made through a $1,500 WR, with 700$ left over BUT then blew it today. Ugh I can't tell you how many times this has happened and then Im just left feeling so dumb and reckless.  I remind myself that I only invested $50 and DID manage to have fun for many, many, many hours.

Well...since I fessed up to my extreme dumb moment, let me dust off my old psychologist's hat and put it on.

Gambling is a POWERFUL stimulant.  It does stuff to the brain that nothing else does.  This is why we have these dark-humor stories of people blowing all their cash. 

By the way....my newest safegaurd for not blowing my money at the land casino:  I bring a metal cash box with me in my suitcase.  I lock it before I leave and leave the key AT HOME.  When I win money, I simply insert it in the slit opening on top of the cash box. 

This works!  Try it.

When you're gambling, you dont see the value of money.and thats why you keep playing when you win. you'll miss it when it's gone.

lol, great idea

Once I was approached at a casino by woman who was crying, saying she lost all her money and had no way to get home, no money for food, and no place to stay the night since it was after midnight. 

I was at a secluded part of a bar having my favorite drink....a Godfather.  I gave her a sly smile and said in a semi joking way..."what would you do for a black chip?"  She burst out laughing and said she would show me her boobs.  So I said "okay."  I swear, right then and there she pulled up her shirt and showed me the A+ work of the good Lord!  I gave her TWO black chips, bought her a drink, and talked for about an hour about light hearted things.  Had lots more laughs.  It was great!

So......being kind and generous has good rewards!  Mr. Jesus is so good to me!