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After I lost a chunk of cash on betting years ago, I sat down, wrote out what I owed, and called a financial counselor. It was embarrassing but I think it was the best thing to do in order to free myself. The good thing is I was able to pay it off bit by bit, even if it was just $20 at a time...

When I used to get the urge to bet, I’d literally grab my phone and delete the apps or go hangout with a friend. Keeping my hands busy helped, even something like cooking dinner or walking the dog, can help. It’s not perfect but it breaks the urge and helps me to cool off.

Legal gambling is such a mixed bag. Where I live, it funds schools and public stuff, which is good, but I’ve also seen a cousin’s marriage fall apart because of it. It’s like fire, it's helpful if it’s under control, but it burns everything if it’s not.

Honestly, one of those things that are so annoying on gambling sites is the ads. They drive me nuts as they always show winners and some flashy graphics, but you will never see the players that are struggling or losing behind the scenes. When my uncle went through a bad patch with online...

That sucks really bad. I honestly hope they sort it out quickly. I think people need to make their screenshots ready just like you did, as it makes it easier to prove stuff.

Honestly, I don't study as much as I should. There was a time I watched a YouTube video and I also read a hand history thread in some forums. I might have to go back to poker school soon. 🤣

Yeah, I think it’s normal to be nervous the first time. Even a small buy-in can be huge to a newbie in the game . It will take a few games before they stopped shaking when pushing chips in.🤣

I like to be on live poker rather than online as well. Online is pretty fast, but sitting at a real table feels way more intense, and you can actually remember the hands.

I’m not perfect at it, but what works for me is setting units, like I only ever bet a small % of my roll, no matter how sure I feel about the betting options I want to pick. This has kept me from going broke. Also, I never bet when I’m frustrated. This is learnt the hard way after a bad loss in...

First thing, I’d pay off all my debts. This is just to breathe easy and be free. Then I’d help my parents fix up their old house, they’ve been wanting that for years. And honestly? I’d take a month trip somewhere warm and shut my phone off. Just to disappear for a while and think about myself alone.

I tried Martingale once and it’s great until you hit a long losing streak, then it wipes you out. It looks smart on paper, but casinos know exactly how those systems play out. At the end of the day, it’s a game of chance. I laugh now thinking I actually believed it was a hack. For me, it wasn't...

For me, it’s when you stop caring about the fun and only think about the money. I noticed I’d skip hanging out with my friends because I wanted “one more game.” That’s not healthy. Another red flag is when wins don’t even feel good anymore. Those are my red flags. What about you?

I’ve been there more than once. One night I kept telling myself, “just one more bet” after a bad streak and I ended up losing double what I planned. It honestly took walking away for a few weeks to reset my head. It wasn't a palatable situation at all. Now I just treat whatever I put in as...

For me, it’s exactly when you’re not even enjoying it anymore. It's at the point where you’re just doing it to block out stress. I hit that wall once and that was during a rough patch at work and it scared me a bit. Now I always check myself because it should be fun and not feel like a crutch.

Badly sometimes, if I’m being real. Greed kicks in after a couple of small wins and suddenly I’m risking way more than planned. This is not peculiar to me, as it happens to so many people too. The only thing that helps is stepping away from the screen for a bit to save yourself.

I’ll admit it. I’ve also done it before, especially when I'm playing virtual bets. I sat in the same chair, sometimes I touched the screen for “luck” like it makes a difference. 😂 Deep down I know it’s nonsense, but at the moment it feels like you’re doing something that will bring fortune. 😂

Well, that feeling of chasing losses is very brutal. I once doubled down after a bad beat and I just dug myself even deeper. The big lesson I learnt was to walk away while you still can. On the flip side, I’ve learned to actually enjoy the entertainment side rather than thinking of "I'll win...

I’ve actually had to learn the hard way. These days I just decide on the cash to use before I even open an app or go to the gambling shop. And once it’s gone, I’m done. This is the same with time too. I’ll literally set a timer because I know I can lose hours if I’m not careful. I’m not perfect...

For me it’s Rounders. That movie made poker look way cooler than it probably is in real life. I love the whole underground vibe and Matt Damon playing with the sharks, all just stuck with me. I even tried learning Texas Hold’em after watching it and quickly realized that this wasn't real.