Responsible Gambling Campaigns Are Incomplete
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to chat with Richard Flint, CEO of Sky Bet (@SkyBetRichard). At one point, Richard asked me if there were Responsible Gambling Campaigns that I liked and I couldn't think of one. I'm sure it exists and maybe I have just...
New Name. Same Podcast & Mission.
Welcome to the new website! Before I go further, know that the podcast will continue on. The change in website, name and colors will have not change a thing. Past episodes will remain unchanged and will always be available. Think of them as Season 1. I've missed a few...
Improving Gambling Prevention Campaigns
I think we can all agree that the preventative/responsible gambling campaigns need work. They miss the mark in a variety of ways and sometimes can just flat our suck. What makes this more frustrating is that they are typically funded by the gaming industry. It makes...
Compulsive Gambling & Selfishness
As compulsive gamblers, we often look back on our past and hate how selfish we were. We didn't seem to care about anyone else in the world and would do anything to get our next few dollars to feed our addiction. For a long time, this thought that I was a...
How Can I Find a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Near Me?
Finding a Gamblers Anonymous meeting near you is easy. You can search for meetings in your area by clicking here (United States). Not sure what to expect? Check out What is a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Like? to learn more about what happens at a Gamblers Anonymous...
What is a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Like?
https://youtu.be/-Mkd_K71Pfc OVERVIEW When I attended my first Gamblers Anonymous meeting, I had no clue what to expect. Here's a quick overview of a typical Gamblers Anonymous meeting so you can feel more comfortable attending your first meeting. The Format First...
Shedding My Baggage at the Poker Table
When I walked into a poker room, the most amazing thing happened to me. I felt free! No One Cares In a poker room, no one cares about you. Better yet, as long as you bring money to the table, everyone likes you. As someone who worries about how...
Gambling Made Me Feel Good About Myself
As gambling was destroying every area of my life, I needed to seek out ways to build up my self-confidence. This was all a part of my elaborate fake it 'til you make it plan. Unfortunately, just as gambling could make my life miserable, it also provided me with a way...
Fake It ‘Til You Make It
I've always cared what other people think of me. When they see me, I want them to see a smart, successful person. Growing up, I never had much of an issue giving off either appearance. I was a 4.0 student, good at sports, and well-mannered. As I began to gamble (and...
Losing Money Sucked, But Walking Away Was Humiliating
If I was headed to a max $200 buy-in poker game, I would show up with $1k. Yeah, 5 times the max buy-in! From the outside, this might look like a lack of confidence. The thing is, I never expected to lose. So why all the cash? avoiding embarrassment The thought of...
