He gets just as many disability benefits as I get a month but after two days of getting paid he’s asking me for £200 from me and he’s got no food in the fridge or not paid in the house bills account (we live in the same group home) He doesn’t drink alcohol or even buy food. What does he spend £1400 a 4/week month on? He used to be open and tell us he was going to the casino but now he’s secretive and hides it. Does this sound like gambling addiction?
1 Like
Everyone in my town is a gambling addict. They have slot machines in every gas station and liquor shop. There are lines to the machines.
I refuse to try gambling. Too dangerous and addictive.
2 Likes
It sounds to me like your friend has a serious problem. If he wants help to quit the addiction he could visit his gp or attend a gamblers anonymous meeting.
Im reminded of a quote i read in Don Quixote, something like - gambling is the worst vice a man can have, because once he gets old his body cant tolerate booze and sex anymore, but he can still gamble.
3 Likes
I get video games. The fun is exploring an alternate world, living another life, and having powers. Then there’s the other version of “gaming,” which is just putting your money in a bag then it’s either twice as full or completely empty when you open it a minute later. I am constantly amazed at how people are entertained by this notion, or how that’s even a game at all.
Yeah, it’s probably the worst addiction you can have financially speaking.
2 Likes
I think i got lucky to not have the gambling gene. It just doesnt appeal to me.
One of my old friends, his dads buddy gambled away 750,000 pounds in one night, all cash. He didnt even care lol. Rich people…
2 Likes
There are this online casinos that are popular in my country with the allure of easy money I think I get why someone would gamble in these economic times
Don’t give him the money. Their finances are not your responsibility.
Just tell him no and if asks you why tell him you are struggling too (even if its not technically true).
Hes not your problem. Dont take onboard his issues, and dont give him any money.
Let him get on with it. Thats what your care staff is for - let them deal with it.
4 Likes
Exactly. Just tell him no he can’t have money and leave the rest to him and someone else. If he does have gambling issues he needs to live with the consequences if he is to get better.
1 Like
Be careful this kinda habit can be very destructive
3 Likes
I was getting into gambling. The more I played the more I wanted to play. Fortunately here in Uk there is a website you can join for free that bans you from all UK gambling sites. So I did that. Mine lasts 5 years.
2 Likes
It’s just what he does. It probably is an addiction. I’ve known gamblers with ok incomes always skint and always asking to borrow money.
1 Like
I’m thankful I’ve never had a gambling addiction.
2 Likes
I wouldn’t be his enabler by giving him money.
3 Likes
‘‘real’’ friends help each other
Good idea! I was getting addicted playing the scratch off lottery tickets that you get in gas stations. I’m glad I had sense enough to quit before my addiction took over.
2 Likes
I gamble a couple of quid a week on football accumulators the same price as the lottery…no problem. But I’ve known men who put tenner after tenner into roulette machines again and again … big financial problem.
The chance of ever winning the lottery is the same as being struck by lightning
1 Like
I was talking about the smaller prizes, where you get, like, $27 on a ticket, if you’re lucky. I got that amount on a couple of tickets, but then my luck vanished, thank God.