I was reading some comments on line today and a story caught my attention, and I want to know how possible this is.
A guy claimed he won $5000 on a poker machine and that's where his addiction began, and when it get to the point that he lost his rent money to gambling he decide to take matters in his one way.
Every gambling addict has a story similar to this, big win at the beginning before they become entangled in the euphoria of easy money. It is always good we discuss this kind of things in this forum so that people will learn from others mistakes. Gambling is a very profitable business when followed systematically with greed and fear under check.
He proceeded by going to gaming commission and had his name banned by himself, ( Someone please tell me how this is possible?) never seen such in my country before. he claimed he still go back to casinos at times and he knew he can't ever win big again, because his name was flagged in the system, and if he win big they won't pay him.
He said he was limited to winning $200, that anymore than this he would have to sign his name and be subject to prosecution for trespassing. He claimed his move took his joy out from gambling real fast, and now he haven't been near a casino in over 10 years.
What do you think? This is an insanely move on oneself to stop addiction, something done right? Would you do the same if such is possible in your country?
He is neither a hero nor a fool but somebody taking proactive measures in solving his personal problems. You are not in his shoes so you will not know the extent of damage he might have suffered from his ordeal. Gambling is not for everyone, so since he realised he had to stop gambling, the approach he adopted may just be what he consider most effective. There are a lot of gambling addicts who cannot help themselves unless they adopt this approach.