Gambling Addiction Almost Killed Him

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Banker steals money to gamble... His story of Recovery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqm2opmjiLOCsJosi=ibG8491sbz_qmRl9

[@steve9233]

hey big ear'd monkey

[@teldrinterrell9035]

Yesterday I self excluded myself out the Casino for 10 yrs and all the states near me and far . I finally did something about my addiction I was like a crack head hypnotized by the slots I finally on my way to getting my life back . I couldn’t do it no more

[@Pops1020]

Bro your so due for a big win

[@teldrinterrell9035]

@@Pops1020 yes man only thing I ever prayed for was mental stability , everything is out of my control . I feel so good I took my power back , the more we deal with our enteral self our traumas and hurt an pain and emotions the less chance we try to escape from our truths through gambling drinking smoking drugs addictions , this world keeps us doubting self knowing there’s more , but we have to appreciate what we have until we work our way up to our greatness

[@steve9233]

​@@Pops1020 quitting right before your big win is selling yourself short. casinos love when people lose a lot of money and then self exclude. but not when you win a ton of money and then ban yourself as they cannot get this money back. aka they're mad no amount of comping you can get you to give it all back to them.

[@suzanne7277]

Well done, you did the right thing. I’m thinking to self exclude myself too as I just keep losing more and more.

[@GhostofTez]

Good job man

[@maryhightshue7866]

My husband and I started gambling back in the late 90's. Back then, we kept a certain amount that we would spend, and when that was gone, we left! It's a different story now. I'll back up. I found that I was getting out of control but not as bad as my husband. However we were losing a lot of money every week. I was so ashamed! So I signed up for the VEP program. I couldn't even go IN A CASINO for FIVE YEARS!! My husband was not happy with me. Long story but now the 5 yrs. are over and I'm going with my husband once or twice a week sometimes. He wins most of the time, but usually puts it right back in the machine. I'm over it. We can't afford this. Living on our retirement. 😢😢

[@nightengale2123]

Your situation is unfortunate 😪 My in-laws following their retirement sold their mortgage free home and moved into a senior apartment complex which provided many activities for the residents including monthly bus trips to a local casino. All it took was one casino bus trip that my in-laws took shortly after moving into this apartment complex that was the start of their gambling addiction. Since both were driving at that time, the once a month casino bus trips were not enough for them so they started driving themselves to the casino multiple times a week. By the time my FIL died 10 years later they had gone through the $300k from the proceeds from the sale of their home, money they had in other retirement savings, and they cashed out both their insurance policies intended to pay for their funeral expenses. When my FIL's Social Security and pension checks went away after he died my MIL had a hard time making ends meet which their long gone retirement savings was meant to prevent that. Sadly, for the next 10 years that my MIL lived after my FIL's death she did not have an extra dollar to spend to do some enjoyable things like going out to eat or to the movies with friends. We made sure her needs were met such as food, clothing, and providing for other essentials but we would not give my MIL money because she would just head off to the casino with it. My husband and I ended up paying for both my in-laws funerals which cost us $20k. I sincerely hope you take the necessary actions to get the help you both need to stop gambling so that when either of you become a widow/widower you do not end up like my MIL did living the rest of her life in constant financial despair.

[@maryhightshue7866]

@nightengale2123 I'm sorry for what happened to you as a result of your in-laws addiction. It's sad to think that happened. It is so unfortunate that this can happen as a result of someone other than you could mess up YOUR LIFE!!! I will get the help needed for us. Thank you for sharing.

[@nightengale2123]

​@@maryhightshue7866Glad to hear you are considering getting help which is a positive step in the right direction. We went to the casino a couple of times with my in-laws because they got some comped show tickets and invited us to go. We were younger and both in the workforce at that time, and my husband and I were shocked to see mostly seniors likely on fixed retirement incomes there playing slots. Sadly, these local smaller casinos that only have slots and no table games prey on seniors because that is the population that keeps them in business.

[@suzanne7277]

Everything Jeff said is exactly to a tea of what I’m going through with my gambling addiction. The jackpots are never enough, it’s always a chase and losing more

[@wildwildwestcrypto9663]

Its interesting that a lot of gamblers when they aren't gambling are great savers. That was def me

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Me too

[@adam12225]

I appreciate you guys so much man for putting your experiences out there takes a lot of guts 💪🏾👊🏾🙏🏽🦁

[@Odaat_Recovery]

It's all about making an impact for the people still going through it!

[@NWStudiosJ]

Great discussion. Thank you Rob and Jeff!

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Thanks for listening🙏🏻

[@JessieAllen-r6m]

"I have stopping problem." Wow, I couldn't have said it better. I have OCD and ADHD. When I scroll reels or play video games I cannot stop in general. I think it is linked to my gambling problem as well.

[@Odaat_Recovery]

100% some overlap, I struggle with phone usage as well

[@freespiritpearl89]

Gambling is fun and exciting but when you start noticing your losing more than you win it gets extremely depressing.

[@freespiritpearl89]

I didn’t realize in a year I lost 15 thousand dollars at Golden nugget im like how the heck is that possible I don’t have that much money. I think they lied.

[@freestylingwhistler]

This was fantastic! Thank you Rob and Jeff!!!

[@Odaat_Recovery]

I agree, he was awesome

[@freestylingwhistler]

@@Odaat_Recovery As someone who owes a portion of my recovery to Jeff and his group and overall efforts, I agree!

[@keithcitizen4855]

Good to be reminded what can happen , losing logic ETC

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Always useful

[@pete185]

Great discussion- thank you

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Of course!

[@kevinconnor3187]

A lot of great guests and stories.

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Thank you for continuing to support!

[@O.GManifest]

Thanks Jeff for sharing your story , we need to be always vigilant so we won't relapse

[@JeffreyWasserman]

100%

[@ashbashdesmash8447]

I cant stand myself, I'm so sick and tired of my addiction, I work so hard and am great at my job, and am starting to do pretty well financially, but its all for nothing, i will clear my bank account out the moment money hits it on gambling, mostly sports betting and slot machines. Its really getting me down, its this impulsivity I cant seem to shake off, everyday its a re occurring theme, I get bored in my spare time and spend all my money on gambling, thousands on thousands a month. I feel like this is ruining my future, what can I do?

[@nate666]

Put a few thousand into stocks and start learning to trade. You will satisfy your gambling addiction but stocks are a lot easier to figure out than slot machines. Basically buying low selling high.

[@steve9233]

you're so due for a big win. wait till your big win and then ban yourself from every casino. not financial advice but my personal opinion. the problem is gamblers get their big one and don't stop.

[@rebolt14]

@@steve9233stop spreading the lie that you are due. No one is due.

[@patricialewis-payton7114]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing ❤❤❤.

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Thank you for supporting!

[@kristymaesurratt]

I can relate to punching myself in the head and screaming in anguish bc I couldn't stop. Just insane what this addiction does to us

[@outsidersscar3]

It’s like a game of deal or no deal on steroids

[@ricksmith4782]

I can relate to the winning and losing …. You win- “keep it going”. You lose “have to win it back”…….I work hard to limit myself to once and month but find myself going through more money than I did when I went 4 times a month!! I’m going to start leaving my ATM card at home … I love video poker and plan vegas trips with family 3 times a year …. I do fine avoiding gambling - but once I’m doing it - it’s hard to find the shut off switch - especially with alcohol involved …. I often wonder if I have a problem…. I always pay bills first - I have savings and a brokerage account …. I just feel guilty when I gamble and lose more $$$ than I planned for ..

[@ItsSwiftt]

2 favourite people in one video !!

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Thank you!

[@MementoMori211]

This videos help me very much, keep them coming Rob! Would be really nice if you could get an interview with someone who was addicted to online crypto casinos like Stake. Those sites destroyed my life and I believe they're even more addictive than regular casinos and online casinos for various different reasons (chat, tipping, rains, streamers, bonuses...) Would be really helpful if you could talk about that or find someone who experienced that for an interview. Thank you!

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Great idea, I think a lot of people I talked to have used those sites but we haven't gone too in depth with it yet. Will do

[@Xxxzzzyyy1]

You are not the only one .Gamdom Stake and others ,pure evil.I have seen how manipulated and rigged those websites are ,specifically Gamdom .

[@Nigerian-Nightmare84kg]

you are a victim. they are cheating and steal using their a.i technology. 0 fair play. pure corruption. they are known to be scums, exposed by many online. the truth hurts.

[@freestylingwhistler]

@@Odaat_Recovery I have been trying to tell people in the rooms and now in virtual ones just how pervasive and relatively novel online gambling is and that includes loot boxes and unboxing crates and cases in video games. There is an entire generation of gamblers produced by the obvious casino groups but if you look into how kids gamble within the realms of Valve and sites like Stake, you would be shocked even with your experience.

[@steve9233]

your dedication is impressive. keep on your grind one day you will solve it and it will all begin to make sense.

[@jessicaalvarez8374]

Hi can you please share the link for he’s groups I don’t see it anywhere

[@Odaat_Recovery]

He had me put his email in the description instead of a link!

[@kutluyolculuk754]

(Ex) gamblers do not try to make money with crypto.. you will fall.. its a trap.. we as gamblers have no patience at all.. so first of all with the money you earn invest in yourself first.. ❤ love from Rotterdam, the Netherlands..

[@samtannouri3665]

Love Rotterdam

[@steve9233]

@@kutluyolculuk754 u sold. your crypto bitcoin is at all time highs. 99k to be exact just because u lost money doesnt mean every investor lost money jack

[@281Fanta]

i lost a lot of money gambling in the stock market! please interview me or have someone regards to stocks gambling! its the biggest casino in the world

[@NoelThomas-m2p]

Investing in stocks is still a part of gambling a lot of people don't realize it.. you still giving away your money and hoping for a financial gain return

[@Odaat_Recovery]

Sure! Anyone who wants to talk stock market gambling for a podcast hit me up at [e-mail]

[@hensonchin9090]

@@NoelThomas-m2p Unless you are like Warren Buffet.

[@rorisang88]

That would be very interesting to hear about.

[@Wrench9-x8l]

I lost a lot gambling on how big my d was. I lost a lot

[@RUBYROSE365]

It takes bravery to openly admit to stealing for gambling. Americans have to March against this destructive addiction. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Too many Casinos in NYC

[@MW92120]

Lose the background music. It’s very distracting

[@jimmyspinnler9686]

algo

[@midnightcasual871]

Just dropped $1k while watching this. Sigh damn it.

[@steve9233]

@@midnightcasual871 keep gambling

[@midnightcasual871]

@@steve9233lmao. Degenerate.

[@ChrisChris-yr2mq]

Gambling means you're feeding other families. It keeps economy going. The money is circulating around locally. You're putting money in the slot machine for another family to win.

[@jakehart1519]

LOL

[@Daron-t6r]

Need more education about gambling

[@steve9233]

feeding other families? do you know hows much dealers get paid? do you know how rich the owners of ceasers, belagio, mgm, hard rock are? they're all multi millionaires.