Feeling positive tonight . Had my dinner in betting shop today . My colleague knows I’m trying to stay gambling free but my work place is full of gamblers. I didnt have a penny and felt so strong today so had no urges to gamble
I didnt have to follow him but dont want to alert him to the fact I have such a problem with gambling .
But the best bit was that there was a ‘machine tournament ‘ on with a ‘ free chance to win something ‘ .
In my darkest day’s its what hooks you in and I’ve no doubt the people who think up this bookmakers strategy just love it .
The saddest part was that the bookies had it set up as though it was an event with little bowls full of mini Mars bars .
All just to hook you in . Those mars bars cost someone today £100 each if not more .
One day they will ban these machines but not for a while as its all just politics and money . An arguement that I’m too old to fight for .
About 6 people came in to the shop whilst I was in , not one of them put an actual bet on and 4 of them played the machines.
I shouldnt have been in there today but feel inspired . I supose its easy when I feel like this as other days I wont .
But I came out with a handfull of Mars bars and as I drove up the A1 it gave me a boost going into the weekend . I just need to keep it going x
