I just lost again, over and over

Trigger Warning!

Hi everyone, I’ve always used Reddit and it has helped me a lot, but I’ve never made a post—this is my first time. I just lost $1,500 again on slots. I’ve been gambling for 4 years on everything,slots,sport betting,roulette etc.. and I’ve probably lost more than $50k. I’m 26 and I have a pretty good job, but I have no savings. I have a girlfriend I want to build a family with, and I feel ashamed. I have a lot of potential, I train everyday in the gym, we’re happy together and planning to get married,but I have no fckn savings and making it to the end of each month is hard.

My family believes in me and my girlfriend does too—they don’t deserve all these disappointments. I think gambling is pure evil. Sometimes I feel like we’re like rats, not strong enough to overcome this stupid addiction. I’ve now self-excluded from all casinos, but the problem is crypto casinos—there are so many and you can’t get banned from all of them. Every time I say I’ll quit, after a week or less I go back.

Guys, what is really the way out? I distract myself, go out, do everything—but this fucking addiction is always there.

Posted Feb 7, 2026, 11:06 PM UTC

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