Jack's story

Hi there, I am 29 and been gambling even since I was 18. Before you know, it's over 11 years now.

And the worst thing, when you're older, is that you have access to more money. I've been telling myself to quit at least 20 times now.

Starting from this year alone 2014, I probably lost over $50,000 on sports bets, online pokers and casino. The one thing I don't touch is the pokies. As for the others, I keep thinking that I have got an edge over the game if I do my homework. For example: team stats, weather forecast, stadium size etc.

End of the day, it's always the same result, you win some but LOSE BIG. Two months ago I lost $6000 in 30 minutes at the casino and told myself never do this again. I remembered that feeling where your body starts shaking, hands are sweating and unable to sleep the whole night.

It's a dark feeling, but like any other addict the feeling goes away within a week and I ended up starting the whole cycle again.

Yesterday, I lost $9500 in one hour all because I've been winning $200–$300 here and there thinking this can be my winning streak. I always fall into the same trap where I start betting big and lose big.

It's a [....] feeling and it's my first time writing about my inner demons. I really need help, or else if I keep going at this rate I'll lose everything. My successful businesses are starting to sink and if the wife knows then divorce is also on the menu.