I am a 28 year old male and this is my story.
Just over 6 months ago, I was the happiest person in the world. I was engaged to the girl of my dreams, I had saved $60000 from 6 years of full time work. I also had a decent career, my mum was proud of me. Life couldn’t be better, till I stumbled upon an online sporting site.
I initially won around $40000 in bets and saw my savings hit the triple figures. I was betting everyday, winning some and losing some, till recently I placed a $50,000 bet.
I lost that bet and wanted to „win“ it back, unfortunately with that mentality, my life savings was depleted. I was angry, depressed, I knew for a second that my wedding plans, my honeymoon and house deposit were pushed back. I woke up today with only $200 in my bank account. I told my mother, and she was devastated and in tears. Now, I don’t have the guts to tell my girlfriend what I have done to our wedding money and house deposit, as I am scared that she would leave me.
I promise myself that I would never gamble ever again. Time will tell what will happen.
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