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[Nu Nucky14 WANTED $2 Outlaw]

Hi guys,

I need some advice, or reassurance or something! I have been playing at *seedy removed casino name* for some time now, and I have had some cracking wins. The other day I had quite a significant win so withdrew it. They had already checked my ID etc which was all fine cos they have been paying out wins. However, I am assuming because this was a bigger win they asked me to provide them with documents again. Which I did.

I then got an email to say I’ve been verified which was all good. Only to find out this morning I’ve been self excluded. This is because of a self exclusion on GamBan which neither I or them have picked up on before!! Stupid I know! However where does that leave me about my withdrawal? I won the money fair and square. Will they still pay out? Should they?

Thanks.

[Seyahkram1977 WANTED $706 Outlaw]

Did you play on the casino knowing you’d gamban your self?

[Tricky0212 WANTED $82 Outlaw]

I hope you do mate, how much we talking !

Although to manage your expectations I would brace yourself for them voiding the win and refunding your deposit only on the basis they never should have accepted it.

 

 

[Winningbird WANTED $574 Outlaw]

First of all, gamban or gamstop? 2 totally different things. If you’re on gamstop and you willing played at the casino, I highly doubt you’ll be paid. At it’s best, you may get your deposit refunded.

Gamban, from what I remember, only stopped you going on those websites, so was nothing to do with self exclusion. Just like a website blocker.

You say you had never heard of the exclusion before, but signing up to these things isnt a small thing to do, and not something you would forget.

 

[Seedy WANTED $1,243 Sheriff]

Winningbird wrote:

First of all, gamban or gamstop? 2 totally different things. If you’re on gamstop and you willing played at the casino, I highly doubt you’ll be paid. At it’s best, you may get your deposit refunded.

Gamban, from what I remember, only stopped you going on those websites, so was nothing to do with self exclusion. Just like a website blocker.

 

Your post is correct i believe he must have meant gamstop :/

[Anonymous WANTED $6 Inactive]

Also, hanging around forums about gambling or watching gambling videos, I cant see how this will help and probably isnt the places you want to be either. I mean a recovering alcoholic wouldnt go sit in the pub watching other people drink would they? Because they know that inevitably it would lead to them having a drink….its the same for gambling or any other addiction.

If you really want to quit you have to change your mind set, if you sit around moping and bemoaning the fact you cant have a cigarette, drink, gamble then in the end you will crack. You need to adopt the mindset of ‘thank god I dont need to drink, smoke, gamble…!

Good luck but I fear you have a long way to go.

 

 

[Winningbird WANTED $574 Outlaw]

There are a lot of recovering addicts on the forum, myself included. We come here for support as well as somewhere to vent. I agree that some people are better off away from their addiction, but being here helps me, and then we, as a community can try to help other problem gamblers.

[thunderball6 WANTED $272 Outlaw]

Beestinger wrote:

Also, hanging around forums about gambling or watching gambling videos, I cant see how this will help and probably isnt the places you want to be either. I mean a recovering alcoholic wouldnt go sit in the pub watching other people drink would they? Because they know that inevitably it would lead to them having a drink….its the same for gambling or any other addiction.

If you really want to quit you have to change your mind set, if you sit around moping and bemoaning the fact you cant have a cigarette, drink, gamble then in the end you will crack. You need to adopt the mindset of ‘thank god I dont need to drink, smoke, gamble…!

Good luck but I fear you have a long way to go.

 

 

Phil Mitchell , springs to mind . Owned a pub

[Anonymous WANTED $6 Inactive]

How did that work out for him?

Seriously though, I think there are much more superior support networks than this forum.

How many of the ‘reformed’ addicts on here go to meetings of GA for example?

I can almost guarantee any addict that hangs around these types or forums and watches these kind of videos will eventually cave in and gamble as they still crave to feed their addiction.

[thunderball6 WANTED $272 Outlaw]

There is a lot off support on here , people in the same position as them . There was a post on tgc,  where a friendship and a simple gift helped stop someone gambling .

[thunderball6 WANTED $272 Outlaw]

It’s easier to give up smoking , with nicotine patches or ecigs.  Sort off a bit like that for some people , they still need that bit off a buzz .

[Winningbird WANTED $574 Outlaw]

I dont know of anyone on the forum who goes to g/a meetings, though I’ve been for counselling through gamcare, a long time ago. It’s not as easy for people to relapse now gamstop is up and running, and the ukgc is tightening up. Unless someone walks into a bookies/casino that they havent excluded from, it’s unlikely they will be able to gamble.

[Seyahkram1977 WANTED $706 Outlaw]

Beestinger wrote:

I can almost guarantee any addict that hangs around these types or forums and watches these kind of videos will eventually cave in and gamble as they still crave to feed their addiction.

In theory I don’t disagree with you but equally this a first stop for many people just to have their issues addressed and confirmed and to have a snap shot from other people with similar issues on what action might be next  and what to expect …. I think that’s invaluable….. also most people just want a chat…. and a faceless natter is more attractive to some rather than a face to face …. there is a lot of emotions involved  and talking to somebody face to face is hard as some might feel judged and ashamed or feel somebody is looking down on them …… but of course outside professional help ( when needed ) is always the best….sometimes coming on a forum and being assured that they aren’t the first to fall into this hole by others who have walked in their shoes can be a positive step.. and the members here like winningbird will always point them in the right direction….And yes … coming on here and seeing these vids might stir up those demons ….but sadly like smoking and drinking and over eating and so on there will always be a temptation devil on your shoulder that’s just life …at least on the forum they can reach out …and  there’s always somebody here to say hi ……

[Anonymous WANTED $110 Inactive]

if u cant stop by u self get help from NHS is free

 

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/cnwl-national-problem-gambling-clinic/

[eejit101 WANTED $312 Outlaw]

Unlikely they will pay out, but they do have to refund deposits.

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