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Last January I tried slot games which I played with my cousin when we went on a vacation in our province. We played at Bingo Plus, a local online casino where we can easily deposit money using our local wallet called Gcash. My cousin was able to win a decent amount, while I was left losing all my deposited money. This was not a deposit money that was done once, but multiple times as I tried to at least win in the long run. Because of that, I have decided to lie low for the meantime in gambling, since I was also busy last February, I was able to take a break from any gambling activities. After that, I tried again recently this March 2nd, I went to a physical casino with my cousins to play slot machines, unfortunately, I lost again.

I plan to take a break again from gambling, but a few days ago, I saw an opening slot for this online casino campaign, BC Game which was a campaign being promoted on this forum. To apply you have to have an ID number on their website. Since it is required, I created an account. I think to myself that since I already have an account, why not try playing to kill some time?

I deposited money worth 500PHP or $9, just to try the website if it will meet my criteria in online casinos. I expected to immediately lose the money I deposited as I knew that this amount of money would only make me eligible to play at slots or on games where there's only a small minimum amount to start playing.

Guess what, I was able to play card games where normally a game with a high minimum amount to stake. On this website, specifically Blackjack the minimum amount to bet is 1.00 Php or $0.02. Because of that low minimum amount to bet, I was able to play it and I unexpectedly won by multiplying my deposited money up to 10x even after losing so much in the past month. I was able to buy my dream guitar worth $200, of course, I added a few bucks to buy it. I stopped playing and withdrew the money, I don't want to continue to bet the amount of money I've won.

Due to these winnings, I might stay playing on this website a little longer. I feel like my luck hasn't run out yet.

This is the story I posted in another forum last March, my experience in gambling since the start of the year. I said that I felt lucky that I might play a little longer, but guess what, after I withdrew the money, I had a continuous loss. But the thing is, I stopped immediately and didn't dare to deposit again to chase my losses. That happened this April, I have a consecutive loss by now. April is not a good month for me, and I decided to take a break in the meantime. This month, I am thinking of playing again, hopefully, my luck is with me again.

Your story is quite inspiring it really shows that with a bit of luck and responsible management one can enjoy gambling without letting it overrun their life. Best of luck if you decide to play again, hopefully your luck aligns with your enthusiasm and May turns out to be a fantastic month for you 

Last day was memorable for me. I play casino. And after big loss when my fund near about zero then suddenly i get a big jackpot and i return get all my fund and also i profit near about double. This casino game was 9 coin game and last time i received a jackpot and a gold coin which was 9x.

So i think it was very interesting for me. I think gambling is some times profitable but control emotion and Blood pressure is very difficult to control. So we should very careful when we will gamble.

your experience truly sounds thrilling! It’s clear that casino games like the 9 coin game you mentioned can bring unexpected joy with their surprises. But I also agree with you on the challenges of gambling—maintaining emotional control and keeping a check on one's excitement are indeed crucial. We must tread carefully in the world of gambling, enjoying the highs while being mindful of the risks.

Online casino gambling is a fun. I used to gamble a lot a few years back. Although I would gamble often, I was not a professional gambler. I was just a casual player. At that time I had a decent amount of assets. I lost all in  online casino gambling.

I think like you, many enter these games for enjoyment not as professionals but as casual players looking to experience the excitement. But your experiences definitely highlight how it can be a rollercoaster.
So your story is really important to remember to always play responsibly. And let's keep enjoying the game but also keep an eye on the stakes 

I also classify myself as an occasional player, sometimes I play once a week, twice a week, sometimes I can't play, things vary, for me in particular I have always said something, when the opportunities I have I have to play with my work time, I don't play, what I do is work, so for me that is more important, I have also had many losses and gains, but in general I think I have had more losses than gains, but the game has taught me to accept many things about the casino, the first thing I learned was the house advantage, second the acceptance when you lose, the fact of assuming the loss, and third when I win some money I immediately withdraw it .

That's a very balanced approach to gambling and definitely some good tips! It's great to hear how you smartly prioritize work and responsibly handle your gaming.  May your good experiences continue

This is an interesting topic of discussion as it hovers around ones gambling life and experience. Of a truth each and every one individual have a story to tell as a gambler maybe their early gambling days, their major breakthrough in gambling and worst moments in gambling. All of them are still alright and fun to hear.

I personally have my own experience but I will just say a brief of my early days. I remember as far back as my early life, I was watching championship finals when I had a live physical bet with my friend. I placed my bet in favour of AC Milan and it happened that they won the champions league and I was very happy when I received my money and that was my first bet ever. It was a positive one though. That was my first betting experience and you that feelings that comes with such experience and excitement for the first time.

Very cool story! I personally love success stories, they are always inspiring and interesting. I can just imagine how happy you must have been then. It's always thrilling to hear about those first big wins. Thanks for sharing and wish you more exciting wins in the future!

Hi everyone!


Here, I invite you to share personal stories about your gambling journey — whether you've had big wins, faced losses or just dabble occasionally for fun.
Or maybe you have strange gambling habits 

Whether you're a seasoned gambler or a casual player, your experiences are interesting.

Quote from: yohananaomi on April 18, 2024, 12:08:58 AM

Of course, there is a real difference between those who win at gambling but whose finances are already fulfilled. They will not stop because they are doing it for entertainment. Remember they are doing it because they are sure it will not make them poor. But it's different from those who win from gambling, but from those who don't have enough finances. You are right, if they win and don't stop, then everything they get will be drained again, even with they possessions.

Exactly, everyone's economic conditions will of course be different. For those who have earned a lot of money easily, they will gamble peacefully without having to think about their money, because tomorrow they will get money again without having to do tiring work. As long as we can control the expenses we use to place bets at gambling venues, our financial condition will remain safe.

true point. Rich people often view gambling as a form of entertainment rather than a financial necessity. When they win, its likely they’ll reinvest in the game, not out of addiction but as a way to extend the fun. For poor gambling might seem like a quick route to wealth. However, if they win, they might choose to stop and secure their gains, aligning with their initial goal of improving their financial situation.

I don't think need to tell your husband when use your own fund for gambling, but if you use your husband fund better need transparent and ask their allowing agree or not with your hobbies is gambling.
If your husband money not stable better not try with gambling and prefer for your daily needed, I think every wife and husband need transparent each other about financial condition and what for money spending, if you use for gambling talk them and ask is allow or not depend you don't have good financial condition and still deposit using your husband fund.

You're absolutely right about the importance of transparency between spouses, especially regarding finances. However, I believe the terminology of 'allowed or not allowed' might not be the most constructive way to frame the conversation. It’s more about mutual understanding and respect. Both partners should be aware of each other’s hobbies and agree on how they manage their finances, regardless of whose money is involved. If gambling is approached responsibly and doesn't compromise financial stability or well-being, it should be treated like any other form of entertainment. Open dialogue about these topics can help ensure that both partners feel comfortable and respected in their shared financial life.

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Quote from: bitbit97 on April 21, 2024, 11:20:44 AM

I have also never experienced or there was someone among someone I know that they had any problems with payments withdrawals from casinos. Not with online, nor with offline. Even during "wild 90s" such stories passed by everyone I know. What I heard only were stories when someone got kicked from offline casino after winning big, which turned to be being kicked due to being drunk and not winning anything at all. At it was more like an excuse for others. Or a stories from newbies that either violated ToS, or tried to cheat, so casinos were forced to refuse to pay winnings.

Just like you, I have never experienced it and I think as long as we play in a place that has a high reputation and we obey the rules that apply at that casino, then we will never experience that, such as being refused payment and so on.

Because for me there must be a reason for the casinos to refuse payments from their users. I'm not sure if a reputable casino will simply refuse payment without any particular reason.

I think casinos dont necessary must be a highly reputable. Any casino pay winnings, as long as this casino does not look like a completely scam that was created in few hours only to steal gamblers deposits. I think that a person himself must put enough effort (and I would stress on "enough effort", as in a fight for a customer, casinos close eyes on little rules violations gamblers make) to get asked for kyc, find shady casino or have his withdrawals frozen.

It’s crucial for gamblers to remain vigilant and informed about the places where they choose to play. While it’s true that many casinos will overlook minor infractions in the spirit of customer retention, this doesn’t eliminate the risk of encountering issues with withdrawals or other disputes. The onus is on the player to ensure they are engaging with a reputable establishment and to be aware of the terms of service and the legal framework within which the casino operates.

And its not only seek casinos with good reputations, for example, brand new casinos can indeed be trustworthy and offer excellent service. Many new establishments enter the market aiming to build a strong reputation through transparency, customer service, and compliance with regulations. They often adopt the latest technologies for security and gaming fairness to attract and retain customers.

However, the caution with newer casinos lies in their lack of an established track record. This doesn’t automatically imply they are untrustworthy, but it does mean that players should be particularly diligent. It’s advisable for players to look into any new casino’s licensing details, owner information, customer reviews, and their adherence to industry standards before committing significant amounts of money.

Quote from: luckyledger on April 15, 2024, 11:24:39 PM

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Me personally, I didn't experience any withheld winnings because... I lose all the time so what will I withdraw? 

Kidding aside, I didn't experience any problems when I'm withdrawing my earnings back when I'm still gambling. On the other hand, I've seen many reports in Bitcointalk about users who can't withdraw their money for various reasons. Most of the time, it's the user who has a problem because they are violating the TOS or they are using multiple accounts IIRC. I don't know if all of that are true knowing that they have the control over the gambler's funds though.

That's a good question, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to online casinos. Like you mentioned a lot of the issues around not being able to withdraw winnings do come down to not following the Terms of Service or trying to game the system with multiple accounts.
I've personally had a pretty smooth experience with withdrawals whenever I've been lucky enough to win. I make sure to choose reputable casinos with good reviews and clear withdrawal policies. It pays to do a little homework before diving in.