Gambling addict state of affairs

help897

montymud wrote: »

Found it - thanks for that, much appreciated :beer:

have a look at the success stories section.

genuine miracles

19lottie82

help897 wrote: »

I also will look at "stoozing"

Hi OP - I wouldn't waste your time thinking about Stoozing tbh as
1) you will need to get approved for a 0% credit card, which is unlikely, given your history.

2) Having a credit card with access to more credit, isn't really a wise postion to put yourself in if you are a gambling addict.

AND

3) the rewards are pretty small, given the effort.


Concentrate on your immeidate (sp) problems at the moment.

Start off by joining a GA group as soon as you can, to keep you on the right path re your addiction - good luck!

As someone has already suggested, post up an SOA for some more detailed advice.

19lottie82

Sorry if I am a little naive here, but what is a "gambling company" and how can they give you credit?

roxannafy48

This seems serious.... Good luck with sorting it out!

Fingers crossed!!
R

PintAndAPie

19lottie82 wrote: »

Sorry if I am a little naive here, but what is a "gambling company" and how can they give you credit?

They are spread betting companies, a bit like trading shares. You will win/lose a multiple of your stake depending on the result so the outcome is pretty much unlimited. Some will offer a line of credit for you to settle after the event.

19lottie82

PintAndAPie wrote: »

They are spread betting companies, a bit like trading shares. You will win/lose a multiple of your stake depending on the result so the outcome is pretty much unlimited. Some will offer a line of credit for you to settle after the event.

Really? That's pretty shocking! :eek:

PintAndAPie

19lottie82 wrote: »

Really? That's pretty shocking! :eek:

Bigger risk, greater rewards is the attraction. Each to their own, I suppose.

andy.m_2

Slots was my addiction, BUT, however unsavoury people think the previous poster was, the admission and cure ultimately comes from within, or it doesnt come at all.

19lottie82

PintAndAPie wrote: »

Bigger risk, greater rewards is the attraction. Each to their own, I suppose.

I meant that a company is allowed to legally, give people credit to gamble with.

terryw

19lottie82 wrote: »

I meant that a company is allowed to legally, give people credit to gamble with.

Many bookies not just spread-betting companies do this and have done for hundreds of years.