Another way to quit playing casino slots!

I have “barred myself “from casinos for life. Here in New York State you can go to any New York, American casino and sign paperwork that makes it impossible to enter any part of a casino, racetrack, and even online betting. I did it! And signed up for a lifetime. So I am not allowed in any New York State casino. The only catch is I am still allowed to go to the Native, (Indian) casinos. But, they are several hours away, and I don’t drive, nor have a car. Will I miss playing...HELL YEAH!………Will I miss losing all my Social Security money ……… “HELL NO!” I am so glad I did it! Addiction sucks!

Well done Veenie !

That is a powerful and positive step towards taking back control of your life ! This is a perfect opportunity to start filling up your time with healthier and more fulfilling activities .

Take a lok around your town and see what's going on - I spent quite a bit of time at my local library . I joined a yoga class , read more books , renewed my interest in gardening , cooking , puzzles , etc. Think back on the things you used to enjoy before gambling took over your life and revisit them . Explore new interests , renew old acquantances ! The key is distraction , distraction , distraction .

The urge to gamble will take time to lose its hold over you . Understand and accept that it won't go away overnight , but it will get weaker and weaker with every passing GF ( Gamble-free ) day .
The more you deny the urge , the stronger you will grow - one NO at a time .

Congratulations, Veenie!!!!!! You are taking back your life!!!

You have made such a huge step!

I don't know where you gambled, but yes, hopefully it is far from the Indian ones. And if those Indian ones would ever become a problem, you can self-exclude from those, too!

If in the future you ever have a desire to gamble (which is throwing money away), instead give the money to a poor person. That is what I have decided to do. It's far better to give money to the needy than to the greedy (casino).

Veenie, you have taken a big positive step towards a gamble free life, I am so happy for you.

Thank you so much