I’m not addicted. I can stop when I want.”
“I only need to win back what I lost.”
“That was bad luck. The next one will be different.”
“Nobody needs to know about this bet.”
“I’ll put in €50 and leave. That’s it.”
“F..k… I lost again.”
“I can’t leave it like this. I have to get it back.”
“If I win now, I can fix everything.”
“Why did I do that?”
“I swear this is the last time.”
“How am I going to explain this to my partner?”
“Maybe I should lie about how much I lost.”
“They’re going to hate me.”
“I hate myself for doing this again.”
“Tomorrow. Tomorrow I’ll stop.”
HOW DO I TELL MY PARTNER?
“I need to tell you something, but I’m scared.”
“I’ve been lying to you about my gambling.”
“I told you I was going to stop. I didn’t.”
“I’ve lost more money than I told you.”
“I kept thinking I could win it back.”
“I don’t know how to fix this by myself.”
“I’m sorry. I need help.”
Gambling Addictions 