The Horrible Truth About Gambling Addiction... (PieFace)

[@HappyHourPodcast]

Huge thank you to PieFace for talking so openly about his struggles with a gambling addiction. We hope that this video may help anyone that may also be struggling. Please check out the video description for links to websites that provide help for gambling addiction.

[@themeta2448]

dude you guys are amazing pls never stop the podcast

[@thomasthow2488]

Amazing podcast Jack. Need another podcast with Pie!

[@jonnyscab89]

I was addicted to gambling once, I sold my best mates shoes to put a bet on a horse. And broke into a racetrack holding stable to try sabatage the competition by feeding em KFC. It's a terrible life I don't reccomend it.

[@bludmoon4508]

Props to the dude for talking about it. FYI The body releases adrenaline when you 'nearly' win, or a 'near miss' so to speak. A lot of people are addicted to the habitual adrenaline release. So even when they do win shit loads of money, they're never satisfied and feel the urge to gamble again.

[@mrhaveagoodday1403]

Honest guy enjoyed this 1 but felt awfull when he's describing the losses he had and how it effects not just the gambler but the family and friends good luck to you pie 💪💪

[@trebleking1641]

My brother was an addict. An alcoholic who drank himself to death in 2009 aged 52. It's comforting to hear of addicts who managed to quit and have a shot at life again.

[@plekzagenuno3803]

As an ex compulsive gambler, I know exactly what he must have felt like. I took countless payday loans out and gambled them away before the payments were due and then gambled my wages away… In the end, I had a nervous breakdown and had to come clean to my parents that I was struggling. Eventually got myself sorted out and haven’t placed a single bet since January 2019.

[@snitchsnitch5226]

Someone once told me, ‘I heard you finally got rid of your addiction.’ I smiled and said, ‘No, addiction doesn’t work like that. Once you have it, you will always have it. I just choose not to feed it.

[@liamtomkins1086]

Congrats mate keep taking everyday as it comes and speak out if you’re getting tempted

[@BombXXplosive]

well done lad. you’ve got this!!

[@40horsepower19]

Well done mate for not betting since 2019.Keep it up. Never forget the misery it brings us all.

[@funnie175]

Congratulations man that's good stuff

[@joshfulford2586]

Fair play to him for speaking out, what a legend

[@ManUnitedHQ]

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[@stanleygoodspeed8816]

Legend? What by been some millennial talking about his gambling addiction no sympathy for the people around him FAMILY what so ever probaly stole lied and whatever else ! The lad said he still plays poker 😂 as Roy Keane would say .... do me a favour 👍

[@mylesde275]

@@stanleygoodspeed8816 shut up

[@wavez-9300]

@@stanleygoodspeed8816 be quiet you peasant

[@JPwhoknows]

@@stanleygoodspeed8816 I agree with you

[@joski9030]

“The amount of times I’ve fucked up” That hit home for me.

[@simonfarrar740]

The shit this guy gets on his stream on a daily basis is horrendous he must be one of the most genuine guys out there nothing but respect for him must be hard telling the world about your addiction big respect jack

[@kenmagua]

B

[@riggs1985]

Pie is such a wholesome guy. Nothing but love for him! ❤️

[@xIRees]

Keep donating so he can gamble

[@jackhughes7752]

He’s a beefy fella

[@waynedeegan2218]

Beat me at fifa and got his followers to message me and call me a nonce .... as well as defimating my character and calling me a nonce too. But yeah wholesome guy...

[@ethanjamoore]

@@waynedeegan2218 prove that man I beg

[@waynedeegan2218]

@@ethanjamoore 25 of jan on his stream. It was like around his 11th champs win or something at like 3/4 in the morning

[@samevans3224]

Brilliant to hear Pie talking openly about this, not many talk about gambling addictions but so many suffer from it. It doesn’t help that most football clubs and leagues have gambling sponsors either. In my opinion more needs to be done.

[@lucasrhys0363]

I feel like gambling addiction is so easy to miss because of the bantering about it. Its easy to disregard and make it seem like it isnt an issue when it actually can be.

[@fi3lddy]

Not even that, all the fucking KZbin ads for them are aids and the odd gambling KZbin video creeping into my recommended doesn’t help if I’ve stopped for a few months, just makes it start up again Edit: not saying it’s not my responsibility to stop myself but like.... ehhh y’know what I’m saying

[@lewismitchell4719]

I'm currently doing my dissertation at Uni about that very fact, it's disgusting how often you see it just being openly advertised by most of the top teams, every billboard every sleeve sometimes even of kits

[@JG-ce6op]

I have seen a few gambling addicts. One fella only gambles at night. I saw another take out 5 debit cards. Each one purchased a different set of lottery tickets. Another had set aside some cash to buy scratch cards. It was hard to watch. Its a debilitaing addiction. I would love to go Vegas and gamble just to experience it. But, it never hurts to be careful.

[@Babinho95]

It will only become more prevalent in years to come with the scummy practice of hooking kids with video game gambling. To make matters worse, you tubers glamorise it with massive FIFA pack opening videos etc...

[@rjharris4392]

Man, this one really hit home. Him talking about his only meals coming from work, thing “wtf do I do” after losing quickly. What a great perspective.

[@rebeccag5042]

Football really encourage gambling addiction and it is a serious issue. Most adverts before/ during / after a footy game, it’s about gambling. Kit sponsors, most of them are gambling. It’s all over football like a rash & the problems it causes in people’s lives are never talked about! Good for this man to speak up about it.

[@ElementAg95]

Thanks to this video and Jack and Pie Face I've just gone on to Gamstop and set myself a 5 year time out. I've been gambling for about 8 years and never thought I had an addiction. I guess being in denial is a major sign but I go through all the same stuff Pie went through. So I guess the road to recovery starts here. Thank you

[@lincsmassive5616]

Pie’s a hero, so wholesome seeing he’s turned it around.

[@jmadz2024]

Love guy who brings awareness to gamberling and in other breath runs a youtube business gamberling virtual cards. The irony.

[@CozyHi]

Stevie’s heart rate throughout this part: 📈📈📈

[@bobbymillwall1631]

😂

[@willharvey915]

Not so giggleygiggs

[@merryethan2497]

@@willharvey915 wtf is gigglygigs

[@willharvey915]

@@merryethan2497 stevies old gamertag when he was a kid

[@charliestewart885]

yeah, another one will finish him

[@jamesroyle6888]

It's not like alcohol or drug addiction. It's impulsive behaviour. The win means nothing, the loss means even less until you step away and reflect. It's like being in a trance.

[@DieTryingK]

People keep saying this but its so wrong. The wins means alot! We just want more of it! It then becomes stressful because you think you can make a living from it and when you do lose your relieved that you dont have to worry about what to do with the money. UNTIL you realise you have debts/rent/bills to pay and have no money for them. Then the cycle starts again on pay day.

[@shemmy95]

@@DieTryingK Except OP is right. It's an impulse thing. Give a gambler 10 million dollars they will still gamble. Very few people do this for a living. And the few do it in poker where they have charts and use math and skill. Apart from poker, no other game is profitable in the long run. In practically all table games the casino has an edge. Slots? Forget it!

[@thisdrinkinglife]

The win means nothing? You what.....tsk

[@gisli12]

Gambling addiction is on another level when it comes to controlling once addictions

[@Rumym8]

@@DieTryingK thats why the biggest bet ive ever made was on the ksi logan fight (50 quid) and i gained £200 from it but i may buy the odd scratch card or lucky lotto dip but i havnt bought either in months

[@c2deg196]

I feel you brother...I was on that run just before the lockdown happened. I know it is bad to say but I’m so grateful for this lockdown, if it wasn’t for this lockdown I don’t know where I would be...was on the verge of quitting this world due to gambling and it f*cking up my life. I’ve not gambled since 19th April last year. My life is good, and I’m happy! Thanks for sharing your story..good to know we are not alone. God Bless

[@Poosclartist]

relate to this alot as a gambling addict myself, gambling has got me into serious debt and ruined many years of my life, its good to see people like pieface make it out the otherside of it as it gives people like me hope that debt and addiction can be overcome!

[@badofcheese]

Been there and as someone who’s sort of out of the other side my advice is; keep going, one day at time. It’s like alcoholism and drug addiction, you’re always a gambling addict, the best you can be is a gambling addict who doesn’t gamble. I’ve had my slips but overall, I’m in a good place with it after losing my 20s to the disease. Hope you’re doing alright 👍

[@MoopyMoops]

Gambling is such a horrible disease, Gambling brought me to my knees and ended up in prison for a short while, I can completely relate to Jack's stories and have done similar if not worse. Fair play to ya jack and gamble free life ahead

[@username9068]

That isn’t Jack, that’s Pieface. He’s a twitch streamer.

[@daniellangham5123]

Where abouts does it start because its something that I want to avoid. I chuck a tenner on here or there but when do you know its becoming an addiction

[@ewanbird4370]

@@daniellangham5123 I think u know when ur betting excessive amounts and you can’t stop ur doing it continuously and even when ur losing ur still getting money out to go again

[@MoopyMoops]

@@daniellangham5123 for me it was when I switched from football bets to casino games and it starts taking time away from other things in your life like friends or work or family. The gamblers anonymous site has twenty questions on it that helps

[@CB-xq8qu]

@@daniellangham5123 yeah I agree with these two, if you enjoy a little bet here and there your ok mate. As soon as you start getting annoyed at losing, chase losses, bet large amounts for not even double the bet returns , or start gambling in the 100s that's where your problem is. Avoid casino games at all costs. Stick to enjoying a football bet every weekend , £2-£5 bets returning £1000+. If you win, happy days. And if you lose, it's not much of a loss. :)

[@joemarshallamp]

Fuuuuuck, that was deep. He's so brutally honest about his experience and realising his faults, with something that could of easily destroyed his life. Lot of respect for him 👍🏻

[@Brandon.Reacts]

I resonate with this so much. I had a huge problem. I came back to unexpectedly find my father had died on his bed and I used gambling as a coping mechanism. Did it for 3/4 years, literally same stories as Pieface. I’m trying so hard the past year, but I still have relapses. You get paid and you think oh well if I lose £100 out my pay check I’ve still got X left for the month… then you lose it and you think ‘I’ll just stick a tenner on to get my money back’ then the cycle continues until you’re down to your last £20 and you’re still contemplating a quick return. It’s an awful addiction and to anyone else struggling I emphasise with you. Even now I have relapses, and I’ve only had a couple of months in the past year or so when I’ve had money left at the end of the month. Stay strong guys ❤

[@parko3327]

Legend for speaking out, I still struggle but always liked the quote "A gamblers life is a mugs life" helps keep me in check, sometimes haha.

[@jacobgeorge5536]

Massive respect to him for opening up on such a sensitive subject. Hopefully this helps people in that situation 👍🏼❤️

[@amarchyx]

thanks pie, prevented me from gambling my life away. you have opened my eyes up and made me realise how cruel and unforgiving a gambling addiction is.

[@josheisert8380]

Maybe, maybe not. Maybe you was about to hit the big one and he took that away from you. Never know.

[@Gabebox]

@@josheisert8380 lmfao this is awful hahahahaha

[@josheisert8380]

@@Gabebox it's the truth though you know it. I wrote a bad check to win 43k back in 2005. I was dead ass broke and back then online the checks would take a day or two to clear. I came in 4th place in a poker tournament, called my dad and said we need to find 215 dollars immediately

[@jacobberman4616]

@@josheisert8380oh you degenerate, degenerate my boy

[@kadengodfrey9533]

One of the most relatable interviews on KZbin. As a better you need to come to terms with the idea that you will never win in the long run. That’s why you have to keep bets to a level you can afford and still pay for all of your costs of living

[@kellykreqeli8924]

People should only bet what they can afford

[@johnbull1568]

It's not about winning, as PieFace says. If you're a compulsive gambler, you'll just keep going until you're spent out, even if you win some jackpots along the way. It's like a suggesting that an alcoholic should be sensible with their alcohol consumption, but the only sensible thing for an addict is to not do it at all, primarily because they aren't sensible when it comes to their addiction.

[@kadengodfrey9533]

@@johnbull1568 yes but when you first start betting the idea of winning money off of something you like to watch seems like a great idea. I still bet with sensible limits that I can afford because it can make the enjoyment of the game higher. That doesn’t mean I’m positive from betting and as a better I’ve accepted that. The bookies are worth fortunes even though you think you’ll win loads of money every week

[@kadengodfrey9533]

@Harry Byrne yep absolutely as it’s sold as a shortcut to getting rich

[@noobiewatcherz9938]

@@johnbull1568 ye i get that . my later casino visits has resulted in me ignoring my TIME limit and going past my $ limit, and instead have not been satisfied unless i get a considerable win or that all my physically available money in my wallet is all gone. The difference between gambling addiction vs (alcohol, smoking, drugs) is that you can rationalize a win in gambling which is possible,, and which is why it furthers the addiction.

[@tookiebroon]

Pies honestly the most humble guy. His honesty is amazing throughout this.

[@DannnyL]

Great thing to do to share this story Pieface, especially considering your fanbase. Many will likely be coming up to around that age where they can start gambling and this is a great warning story. Respect.

[@JamesSmith-gc4tv]

Nothing but respect for him. He's a prime example of how to turn your life around. Good on you pie

[@Mr.Plankton.]

How’s josh doing

[@georgewood00]

Very brave for him to come out and tell his story. Nothing but respect for the lad

[@phoenixfitness700]

This is scarily relatable.. wishing him all the best in his recovery. It’s such a misunderstood addiction

[@Tinystrom]

I’m struggling with a different addiction right now. But the parallels to convincing yourself it’s fine it’s crazy. Also the pressure you feel is the same too.

[@mattspinello]

Horrible feeling. Craziest thing is you can go like 2-3 months and be fine and it only takes that one time to screw things up. Thank you for speaking up and talking about this. It helps others who are going through the same stuff

[@user-lx3iv2fn7s]

30 years as an addict. Imagine holding your breath as long as you can.. the urge you have to breathe, the feeling that breathe is the only thing that matters... thats the only way I can describe the feeling I had to gamble when I had money. If anyone is struggling with this, family members, or addicts, please please keeep trying, and dont lose hope. My father died last year and I couldnt go and see him as we lost touch due to this. Learn from our mistakes.

[@user-lx3iv2fn7s]

If anyone had a question about this subject please post here and I will try to answer. Part of a commitment to myself for making up for my past is to try and help others when I can.

[@deleqtronica8733]

Are you still proverbially chasing losses or has it become habitual at this point? I’m also a compulsive gambler, but it doesn’t matter how much I win anymore, it seems like I play for the thrill of it, any money I win eventually goes back anyways.

[@treggrtgsg102]

with me its only a problem when i start off losing. If i hit the bookies and win my first bet or first spin and i'm up a hundred quid, i'm gone! if i lose £100 to start off, I'd lose a grand trying to get it back and wont leave till im evens or broke. every damn time

[@Imokay304]

@@treggrtgsg102 sounds like my friend. cant stand to lose and feels like you have to do something about it. learning to accept defeat and move on is super important for gambling. not to put more in.

[@notrecyborg5492]

What sort of gambling were you addicted to?

[@Fonsec-s1z]

ty for making this video, not many people are willing to admit they have a gambling addiction

[@jackgill6519]

I can’t lie, I am surprised at how intelligent and well spoken Jack is.

[@jennjenn247]

Why are you surprised?

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

Ralphie May is still alive

[@Goham9]

Judging a book by its cover ?

[@lewisairey3591]

he’s clearly not that intelligent if he had a gambling addiction

[@ceu8556]

@@lewisairey3591 you’re clearly not the most intelligent if you think that, addiction in any form can happen to anyone, addiction doesn’t just happen to stupid people

[@xx-wp3mq]

I've been through this myself; its so difficult to walk away from what feels like a punch to the stomach. IMO there's not nearly enough awareness about this issue. One of the major steps is also genuinely admitting a problem which can be tough. For me, it was always "oh but someone has a worse gambling problem", it consumes you.

[@michaelokeeffe913]

Listening to this is almost like looking in the mirror. I’ve struggled with gambling addiction most of my adult life and it’s repeatedly thrown me into depression and financial hardship. GameStop is a really good way to start the long journey out of it and I recommend that to anyone showing even small signs that they are gambling what they can’t afford. Like most addiction I feel like it’s something that might always be there but GameStop removes the ability to gamble from your phone/computer which is great as that ease of access is what seems to make this problem so hard to challenge. Telling someone about it also helps as most people with this problem will keep it to themselves and suffer with it. Glad I watched the vid and cheers to this guy for getting up there and talking about his problem.

[@jamesokeeffe3584]

Hi mate

[@ThePrecisionLab]

Honestly an amazing segment. Rate him so much for coming out and talking about that. Smashed it again boys keep it up!

[@dancumming80]

I respect Pie so much for this. When you see some clips of Pie he sometimes comes across a bit crazy but he's actually a very humble guy.

[@Skyhigh864]

I reckon FIFA packs is gonna a large cause for so many gambling addiction

[@BenCreaven]

it’s such an easy gateway in to gambling for young kids.

[@brynmor5921]

Definitely, and research is being done right now to prove that there are similarities between the two. Belgium have already banned the purchasing of packs because they consider it to be gambling

[@nb24594]

It needs to be banned plenty of times I’ve been on there and thrown 12k points on packed nothing good so thrown another 12k on

[@danieltaylor9910]

@@nb24594 I’ve been in the same boat Black Friday I got paid around £1800 and spent almost all of it on packs thankfully haven’t touched the game for around 2 months

[@rapidmonkey3696]

@@nb24594 same I’m trying to stop putting money into fifa but I always put little £5 or £3 into a pack and get nothing but it builds up into hundreds of pounds

[@MikeLaBelle]

Love Pie - Wholesome peeps

[@jacklime8534]

"Top 10 Wholesome Peeps in FUT Creators" vid?

[@capalotti897]

PieFace loves Pie too

[@dannycoop1246]

Need a 5 at the back drop back against the gambling

[@jarrodrees7272]

Annoying voice though, too much Estrogen....

[@sethburns5450]

Winning div 1 with a squad full of wholesome peeps?

[@DominateYourGoal]

Thanks to Jack for sharing his story. I related to this so much. When he had that massive loss and said “what the fuck am I gonna do?”, I felt that. It really is a helpless and lonely feeling, where you have to just convince yourself everything will be ok. It’s major psychological warfare. I remember in 2017 I lost a grand in one weekend, got paid the following week and then blew all of that in a day. Going to work and doing my 9-5 was so hard for the next month, because I was on apprenticeship money too, so all I was working for was to get into a little bit less debt. Anyone that’s struggling, you will get through it. Just talk to someone and set little goals. I opened up to my dad about it and it was the best thing I did.

[@Liam-dn7pm]

That's it every month we're working is so we can pay off a little bit of our debt but still be riddled with it the next month. It is a horrible cycle to say the least x

[@brianmcsherry1338]

Betting companies are the worst in the world. They will let you loss everything if you’re bad at betting but if you clean them out once or twice your account is suspended in hours once that happens! It’s only on their terms constantly!

[@badofcheese]

I made 10 separate deposits totalling just over £6000 with a well known Irish bookmaker over the course of a few hours. On the last one, I hit a winning streak and ended up trying to cash out £20,000. The second I hit the withdraw button, I was frozen out of my account and couldn’t do a thing. After calling them, they said it was because I had self-excluded in the past. That was almost certainly true but it didn’t matter while I was depositing, only when I went to cash out. Funny that. I had to battle them for 3 months to get the money that I’d deposited back. It was exhausting and stressful. They’re scum, one and all.

[@swirebuff4341]

@@badofcheese did You get it then

[@II-IJT-II]

@@swirebuff4341 He literally said in the comment he got the deposit back..... which was £6000 maybe you should have read the comment...

[@cyburntwentytwelve2455]

Amusement arcades are replacing bookies.

[@thedelaneydiaries]

Fantastic episode, I can relate to this on a personal level. PieFace is absolutely wicked. Best episode so far!!!

[@declanplatt26]

I work in a betfred and I’ve spoke to people who have had these gambling addictions and I’m glad they’ve turned themselves around from it

[@joebarbour]

I'm literally watching these videos because I'm so tempted to feed my addiction lately it always seems to pop its ugly head up this time of year and I've ruined Christmas for years and years it's so hard sometimes but just keep telling myself daily not today.

[@navl8475]

I feel you man ! I’m trying to stop my self it’s not worth losing ur hard earned money

[@abinabraham112]

I lost 2000 euros in October to recover it back i gambled with this month's salary as well ...that's 4k in total, two months of hard work thrown away in 2 hours in total ....i know i will loose this month's salary as well ...but can't help it...

[@NaritusPwN]

Don’t do it bro. Gambling sucks.

[@abinabraham112]

@@NaritusPwN it's out of my hand that's why I am watching these videos to back myself down. I know i will surely loose this month salary if i gamble but can't let go the money i lost ... delusional to win all back...

[@joebarbour]

@@abinabraham112 don't do it bro you've got this it's really difficult to cut your losses I get that I really do but you've worked your ass off for that money keep it for yourself.

[@Magooinvesting]

Always impressed hearing people talk about their stories. Takes a lot of courage to admit the things you've done.

[@tombow6839]

Simply amazing that he has spoke about this, not many people realise how bad gambling is in the uk, it’s on every advertised break, can’t watch football without seeing gambling advertisements around the stadium or supported by your club. The uk needs to change its gambling policy simple as. Well done jack on speaking about it

[@TheYeetusLord]

"It doesn't matter what you win, it's your next stake." Damn, I've never even gambled (like properly), but I've heard stories of people gambling themselves into the gutter and purely from an empathetic standpoint, that quote right there hits hard still.

[@johnbull1568]

The most common thing I've heard non-addicts say is 'why don't you just stop when you're winning?', but the 'great' thing about winning is that it gives you more ammunition to feed the addiction, it's an endless cycle. A compulsive gambler only stops when they have nothing else to gamble, and non-addicts have this idea about addicts doing it out of some crazy desire to make a financial gain.

[@PANDAHQ1]

As an ex gambling addict I can relate so well to his story. He is so true in what he said at the end, even if you are below rock bottom you can still come out of it. You just need to force yourself to stop and think of the people you are hurting by doing this. Good luck to whoever needed to here this 👍🏼

[@paulrichards6894]

i know 2 people who have lost their house through gambling...i bet but i tell people who want to start gambling don't find a different hobby .....i don't feel a hypocrite because for me it is different....

[@CaanBerryProTrader]

Age 15 in the social club with money for beer and it all started on a fruit machine before getting a wonga loan. Was gambling the problem? Good on you for using the tools available, PieFace.

[@dandmwg]

I used to work in Betfred many years ago and every Friday evening this guy used to come in and put £472 into the machines and play roulette. It was always the far right machine and he always asked for a coffee and he would wait until he'd drank his coffee before starting. Some days he'd leave with a smile on his face, other times he'd leave visibly upset. We put the 'Stop gambling, get help' leaflets on the table near that machine and one of my colleagues even gave him one and he took it. We saw him for about 4 months before he stopped coming in. It was about 3 weeks before we saw him again. He came in and put £100 into the machine, span the roulette a few of times and left. He'd won £300 but left it in the machine. I worked there for about 6 months after that and we never saw him again. I think I know what happened but I hope I'm wrong. I hope he got help and beat the addiction.

[@kljuc333]

Bro he won and quit. He neded that one last win.

[@RWilmot03]

@luka pavic I thought he meant that he'd won but didn't realise and had left the money in the machine so he presumed he had lost

[@Mynameisntjeff147]

If he reads this comment and realises he left that £300 in the machine 🤣

[@glennhagstedt]

I'm Swedish and lived in Norway about 10 years ago, i've been a gambling addict for about 12 years or so, anyways, i worked the night shift at a gas station at the time and i had this guy come in every single night, guy in his mid 30s, in Norway at the time you couldnt deposit money with your card, you needed to buy paysafe cards, so this guy always came in about 10PM and bought paysafe cards for 20$-30$, he then drove away in his car and i kid you not, he drove back every 30 minutes until 4AM and every time he increased his buy, it started with 20$-30$ and by 4AM he was buying for 200$-300$. he did this EVERY night. I was starting to be able to tell when he was winning because then he wouldnt come in for the rest of the night and he was in a good mood the next day, but 95% of the days he had this look in his eyes that he wanted to kill himself. I never forget that look, you could just tell that he had lost control over it. I tried to talk some sense to into him a few times and give him a free coffee and calm him down but it never worked, i was 20 at the time and in your 30s you dont want some kid to tell you whats best for you. Sometimes i think about that guy and what happened to him, because i've been around addiction my whole life and seen people in terrible shape, but it was something different about this guy, it was like he had given up and gambling was litterally all he had left and the hope of him hitting it big was the only thing keeping him alive.

[@wakeup2133]

Peter Kaye has gone downhill.

[@zakgunning1]

I've been a gambling addict for 14 years, from 16 and I'm almost 30 and I could've finished every sentence he said before he had finished

[@makemoney3282]

Mikkel Litmanen spot on

[@zakgunning1]

@@makemoney3282 it's literally on a video about gambling addiction. I've had help multiple times and end up back in the shit randomly because I think I'm over it and can just put a tenner on a football coupon, it loses booom. £400 down chasing the £10 i lost which isn't even significant, once you are addicted to anything you are a lifelong addict, be it a current addict or a recovering addict

[@gmann8659]

@@zakgunning1 im the same age been gambling my whole working life... about 10 years. First few months of gambling I managed to somehow make 25k off a few hundred quid and it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Ended up losing it of course and have been chasing it ever since. Reckon ive probably lost over 50k not including the 25k i won. Im addicted to checking odds of football, tennis, boxing what ever i can make my next bet on just waiting to get paid... its a horrible life and I wouldnt wish it on anyone.

[@zakgunning1]

@@gmann8659 I'm exactly the same mate, I've seen me being skint and ill still sit up all night watching the tennis foreign football etc. Odds thinking what I'd back haha. Every week for years it was make or break on a Thursday night, sit up to midnight waiting on my wage going in, sometimes id worked 60 hours the week previous week, my wage would go in at 12.15 and be away by 1 and then id just sit up the rest of the night depressed chain smoking and thinking of excuses why I couldn't pay owed money, didn't even have my petrol money for my mate who drove to work on the Friday morning, had bumped every payday loan company owed people you didn't want to owe money to money etc. That was through both drugs and borrowing cash to do me the week after losing it all. The best thing that happened to me was a bank machine was installed round the corner from my house, previously the closest one had been 2 miles away. So now I go round and lift my money as it goes bar a 20 quid bet for the basketball to save myself from myself. Doing a lot better now but I fall off the wagon for a few weeks from time to time

[@gmann8659]

@@zakgunning1 your story is very relatable mate. If, when i was younger, someone had told me id be addicted to gambling to the extent that i am id have said there is no chance in hell that will happen, its crazy the way it manifests over the years and gradually gets to the stage of you becoming an absolute degenerate. Glad to hear you're doing better, Im 2k in debt at the moment which is pretty good for me so I fortunately cant even place a bet. Checking the odds is killing me more though... every imaginary bet wins of course.

[@andrewbaxter5611]

its a horrendous addiction, often suffered in silence which is why you rarely hear about it. a lot of his stories hit home.

[@jofusnufc841]

I think more needs to be done to bring awareness to this. A gambling company putting 'when the fun stops, stop' on their logo or products isnt going to combat addiction. I also think football teams shouldnt be advertising, or allowing sponsors from these.

[@mohammedyahya5838]

These companies and large businesses really don't care about gambling addictions as long as they make profit. The slogans they put to help stop gambling, is like you said, not enough.

[@stewart0.041]

Agreed. There should be a ban on adverts for it like there is for smoking

[@joebell4013]

100% agree on advert bans. The government simply aren’t doing enough. I read an article about former England international, Matthew Etherington, on the Talksport website talking about his struggles with addiction. Ironically, the piece had around ten gambling adverts splattered across it. Makes me so sad 😞

[@Eva12218]

@@stewart0.041 Exactly. Having gambling advertised on daytime television helps to normalise gambling, which is awful. Gambling is highly addictive and shouldn't be advertised. A gambling addiction can also lead to other addictions, such as alcohol or drugs, as a means to cope. It really is awful. Shouldn't be promoted on tv, especially not during the day.

[@stealtbadge2877]

Also daytime adverts for gambling should be banned and adverts on the web for gambling sites should be banned it’s very easy for a kid to get into gambling by stealing their mums credit card and using it online.

[@jackryan8371]

Goodness, I'm a 63 yr old guy in the County Durham who's been watching his Plymouth vlogs. I had no idea he was a) a gambling addict or b) he was in Big Brother! This has come as a major shock to me but respect, He's done a lot in his young life!

[@xey7459]

Still come back an watch this. He puts it all so perfect. Never had a gambling problem but Iv'e been there when you lose and want to win that extra when you know you shouldn't. Gambling addiction is one of the more hidden addictions that doesn't get the awareness it needs.

[@hardreality]

What a guy! This will help 100x more people than you'd even realise. A silent killer. Big up Pieface.

[@thereagan2001]

Wow it’s amazing how well Pie conveyed his feelings in this, really smart guy

[@Pryzn07]

I’ve never enjoyed a podcast so much! All the way through was solid, need to get Pie back on for sure

[@thejonzeetouch4331]

You don’t understand how much this video is relatable and helpful - appreciate being able To watch it .

[@bobsmudger3979]

This needs to get shared & viewed more. Criminally overlooked for a bloody brilliant upload 👍

[@tombzie6981]

Thanks Pie. I struggle with this glad your doing better. Not sure how to say this but it feels different and engaging hearing this from someone who you "kinda" know.

[@lx_-2405]

Pieface is such a legend

[@rbtlracing6071]

looks like john candy

[@Sumdarkbusiness]

@@rbtlracing6071 duuude thats so deep 😂😂

[@jamess7533]

It’s such a massive issue. So many young people (lads especially) think nothing of spending £100/weekend on the football or horses etc...the gambling companies get away with it by whacking a quick “when the fun stops stop” on the end of every advert. Smoking ads were banned because it was deemed harmful. Alcohol and drug addictions are taken seriously. When will gambling be treated the same

[@ManUnitedHQ]

It's a shame bro. Gambling is doing more damage than good

[@Occido391]

When you consider how the odds work, gambling is not too bad of a vice when done responsibly. Slots have an RTP of 95%, sports bets have a similar house edge. The problem is when people gamble outside of their means, and then if they are unlucky they can't play again, like if it was a £5 bet, eventually they'd be able to realise their odds and lose only £5 per £100 gambled over time.

[@MN-mc8ik]

@@Occido391 but you don't really stop do you. Started on £500 went all the way to 83k kept telling myself I will cash out at 100k. Cashed out at £20.

[@TwelvetreeZ]

Yeah, those machines in betting shops and online gambling can drain people's bank accounts in a few minutes

[@alexpowell6310]

Nothing to do with the bookies. Even tho most of the owners are terrible people. But it comes down to your own persons self control.

[@samcharlton1775]

I resonate with so much of what’s been said here, I can’t seem to stop chasing my losses and trying to right my wrongs in terms of betting. Nothing worse than that hour or so of pure depression and regrets after losing a large amount of money. Gambling is so normalised now, it’s one of the most difficult things to block out however much you want to

[@lukestephenson6049]

I have a gambolling addiction and I’m climbing slowly out of it but I have the odd blip. Thank you for this video

[@summary9391]

Gambling adverts should be banned since alcohol and cigarettes adverts are banned. Gambling is a addiction similar to that of substances . They both have the potential to destroy peoples lives

[@cianobrien3250]

Where are you in the world that alcohol adverts are banned?

[@eastsideresident5814]

It's not really, cigarettes and alcohol have addictive compounds, gamblings a mental addiction

[@Boss-hc6sy]

@@cianobrien3250 they are heavily restricted in the uk

[@joski9030]

Haha there’s strongbow / carling adverts on the tv in the mornings

[@chriswyatt9869]

@@Boss-hc6sy no they really aren't. Every day I basically see ads for Coors, Heineken, stella, bacardi, Budweiser, absolut vodka etc. They ain't rare at all, perhaps the way they are advertised there is restrictions- ie. not encouraging people to drink a lot or early in the morning. But yeah they ain't banned at all

[@EnergizedShow]

PIE FACE THE UNCROWNED BIG BROTHER KING

[@jmadz2024]

King of fifa witch is gamberling

[@cameronk4376]

@@jmadz2024 gamberling 😂😂😆

[@Oliver-yj4zk]

big up pie so glad he’s helping himself out

[@andrewwootton463]

Fantastic description! I have been there too! Lockdown has helped me also Gamestop! I'm determined to not gamble it's so scary and people talking like this helps so much! Thank you!

[@jakedawson3324]

I’m suffering myself, I’ve gambled every day for the past 10 years and I always wonder why I’m skint and don’t have savings, it’s a horrible addiction, trying my best to curb it and forget about what I’ve lost

[@timothyjacobs4279]

I'm in recovery for drug addiction an gambling an it still blows my mind that I ever became a addict to anything. Good news is that ain't been to the casino in a year an almost out of the methadone clinic. 1 day at a time

[@rachelanderson5025]

Wow, powerful stuff. This stuff should be shown in schools.

[@beta4103]

I’m so stunned I didn’t know how old he was and he’s 28

[@molly3713]

what omg I thought he was in his early 20s

[@NathanPaulBell]

28 stone

[@jaimedevereux6282]

@@NathanPaulBell was that needed 🤷‍♂️

[@yazzy3177]

@@jaimedevereux6282 he is quite large tho

[@jar8100]

@@jaimedevereux6282 yes it was 😂 cracked me up 😂

[@TheTiltedOne]

I can't explain it but I want to be friends with this guy being so open about his gambling problems. Sincerely appreciated for the honesty. I hope this helps some people.

[@amystubby]

Extraordinarily important that he talked about this. Thanks for putting up the clip.

[@2mattyj]

You know pie face is so down to earth! Hats off to the guy for getting through what he has. Legend!

[@paulrichards6894]

anyone who can win on the football i would like to shake their hand

[@jamiemurphy9193]

This is why he likes opening fifa packs so much

[@lukeockwell4137]

Yeah fifa is just gambling, buying fifa points not knowing what you will pack is low-key gambling

[@ednamode2334]

@@lukeockwell4137 it’s high key gambling

[@lukeockwell4137]

@@ednamode2334 yeah but not many young people know that

[@ednamode2334]

@@lukeockwell4137 so tell them don’t call it low key when it’s straight up gambling

[@bob-jf9kv]

@@lukeockwell4137 but he gets money for spending money on packs

[@lewisparker7598]

I suffered really bad from the age of 18-21. I lost my monthly wage nearly every month. Got to the point I lost my wage in the casino, got 3 loans out and lost all three in the same hour. Even tried to kill myself threw it. Never ever start if you haven’t already. It’s dangerous

[@Jake-oo5ek]

Was in the exact same place you were going casino every week with my shite apprenticeship wage and blowing the whole lot then getting loans just gets ridiculous so quickly

[@badofcheese]

Stay strong fella.

[@worz678]

Alcoholic in recovery here. Clean and Sober for 16 years. I know a few gamblers.... my god the most powerful hardest one to quit... money is your drug. Iys everywhere. And advertising. Fair play to this man. Fiar play to channel for posting. Lads and laddetts keep keep keep going.

[@buytolet-landlords]

Congratulations on beating the addiction. I had an alcohol addiction, so I've known what it's like to be stuck. Stay strong 💪

[@gavinlaurie336]

I relate to this so much,the feeling of gambling and losing your wages,and then getting a pay day loan and losing that is soul destroying,I honestly felt like I was the only person who had done this,I haven’t gambled for two years next month,nothing but respect for this guy,brilliant content guys👌

[@ih9ighhyuilhoi]

This is so accurate to me. Fair play to him

[@all-caps3927]

It’s so great to see someone overcome an addiction like that, you just have to take one day at a time. I’m really struggling with on addiction at the moment and I always tell my self that tomorrow will be the day I stop, yet I never do. I have faith that I can fight through it independently, I’m planning to completely stop by the end of the year. At the moment I’m on a every 1 in 3 days I can do it.

[@Boylo2492]

This video shows phenomenal growth and maturity from where he was to where he is now. Gambling addiction turns you into an ugly shadow of what you should be, strips you of your dignity and leaves you disconnected from your emotions. The only way to get past all of that is seek out the right supports for you and be honest with yourself and those who love you.

[@enlightenedbeing7823]

I ruined my life with my gambling addiction. I started early and now im almost 30 with no family, 0 dollars next to my name and working a minimum wage job to get my next fix. Sometimes I want to end it all.

[@brilliantbeaches5389]

God has given you a conscience and you know what is right and you know what is wrong. I was a heavy addict myself, but i learned to say no. You just have to reprogramm your brain again and listen to God and be extremely patient. You have to believe things will get better, not today, not tomorrow, but in a year or two. Take responsibility for your actions. You effed up, it happens. But God can open doors, trust me. Don't reward your brain for bad actions, detox yourself from dopamine, get on the right path, become red pilled. I was delivering packages two years ago, now i am a business development manager. True story bro.

[@watchpattybtv6297]

The lord can save you. Find love & strength through him. Please reach out to one of us, there's a light at the end of this. You have a purpose.

[@georgiaalderson3900]

💗💗💗💗 this episode. This podcast just keeps smashing it.. the guests, the topics & over all production *chefs kiss* massive big up Jack & stevie!!

[@rianfitzpatrick8150]

My respect for this lad has gone up so much. Watched the podcast and he’s such a good lad and great entertainment

[@ruby.rubes.]

this is why i like this podcast. its real people with real life problems being truthful and open. really interesting and helpful for people to see in this world of fake glamorized Instagram lives that we are over exposed to. thanks team

[@chance5783]

Wow it take alot of courage to speak the truth and share difficult time in life hope everyone can learn from your story,the real jackpot is to stay way from gambling work hard and save your money

[@leom5095]

I gambled my life savings away and borrowed from friends and family and gambled that too. I then won $330,000 in Feb 2021 and gambled it all away in less than 30 days. I only just turned 30 years old. It is a horrible addiction and unless you’re a gambler you won’t understand. It has left me broke, unemployed and homeless. I am seriously contemplating suicide but the thought of my parents is the only thing stopping me.

[@crabkebab94]

Can't change what has happenend mate, we always have the ability to start from scratch. Don't blame yourself for the mistakes you made, only look forward.

[@mackellarboy7]

Fanny

[@bassacoustic1549]

Stay strong. Now is your starting point, the past is irrelevant. Use the experience of what’s happened to steer your life in a different direction, where you’ll probably be happier anyway given time. Don’t do anything drastic. 30 is still young and this decade could easily be your best yet. In a few years you’ll probably look back and be really proud of yourself for carrying on. Getting through depressive periods is all about setting goals and making plans.... that way you’re envisioning the future you want rather than wallowing. Ignore the cretins giving you grief for being so open and talking about your struggles. Got to remember this is the type of podcast that typically attracts the ‘lads lads lads’ types who are always likely to post garbage and consider it ‘bantz’. Work on believing in the future, creating positive and reachable goals and plans, and go from there.

[@JamesCM86]

Holy moley

[@hura.]

Hey man how are things?

[@gordongreen8938]

Happy hour podcast and pie face thank you for this after being in the same place as pie face I’m hoping this video will help people with gambling addictions great work fellas

[@chessym8423]

This relates my life so much I choose gambling because I’m lonely, my family is a mess and I choose gambling to win big to get that really nice feeling but then I have a pattern where I loose it all. I’ve recently lost all my money and being kicked out of a shared house Monday which is going to make me loose all my stuff and I’ll be homeless. You are lucky you have help I’ve now gotta pick myself back up until I get paid again it’s going to be rough for me but I done it before so I don’t fear it and that’s the worst but about my life. Wish I never started gambling :(

[@jmadz2024]

Doesn't get any better. Look at pie he gambles online fifa ultimate for virtual cards promoting the biggest gamberling game going fifa lol. Pie in one breath dont gamble pie in other breath come watch me open packs loooooooool

[@paulrobinson8795]

Fellow degen here - Gr8 explanation of what its like. I tried GA but it didnt work as i also see poker as a hobby - Not had a "blowout" in a few years now and have stuck to a strict BR management and put in safer gambling tools - GL for future

[@scottreid91]

HUGE respect. Fair play. To speak so openly about it and to come out the other side is even more impressive. If you are struggling with any addiction, please listen to Pieface and get help. There is always help there. Keep fighting the fight people, and see you on the other side. ❤️

[@explore488]

The worst mentality most gambling addicts have is that, they think they can chase after and recoup their losses. You would always lose. Casinos are designed to always milk from you. The chances of winning are slim.

[@rhayward94]

Blimey, this is all such a reminder of what my life was! I used to sell my belongings whilst working on a minimum wage job and as soon as I got paid it'd go straight on betting, I'd lose it and would then end up getting a payday loan to fund more betting/pay rent etc. A literal neverending cycle that I couldn't get myself out as I sunk further and further into debt. So many tears, so much stress and general hate for myself in that time for something I couldn't control/stop at all. I'd basically spent a good 3-4 years of working for nothing as any money I made basically went on betting and I lost, I once bet from £300 up to 14k but was desperate to try and get to 15k but I lost first bet, I then bet again to try recover that and so on until I lost it all. I was terrified and so devastated at what I had done, from the thought of paying my debts off with that money to then losing it all, being further in debt and having the various lenders constantly call and contat me chasing up the money I owed. I ended up amassing around 30k of debt and am still paying it off now.. £700 a month for the past 2 years with 3 left to go. I am now bet free however having used Gamstop to block me from all betting sites so. I havent made a bet for two years and long may it continue, I'm just devastated I've cost myself so much money and a much better life in consequence of betting for those years, I just can't wait for the day that I'll be debt free

[@theosmith9378]

Honestly love this podcast so much. Always has such interesting guests.

[@lt9948]

Keep going fella the hard days are behind you facing up and talking about it is the hardest thing....

[@From_goldy]

love him, honest and open, well done buddy hope your still going well since then

[@101dogdays]

Massive respect to pieface for talking so openly about his addiction. Takes a lot of balls to talk about your problems like that

[@jmadz2024]

Does she talk about fifa gamberling? Cos she promotes that game .