Hi Anonymous one. Welcome to the forum. I wish there was a magic wand I could wave or a secret solution that would allow you to get all your money back. I never won big either. And almost always went home empty handed. I always felt that I was owed. Even though I knew that wasn’t how it worked. The machines weren’t Karmic. In fact plain as day the they were advertised by the government body running them as a losing proposition for the player. Especially the more you played. Didn’t stop me 🙁 I realize none of what I have said has made you feel any better. I can tell you that I survived. In my case I went for credit counselling and was told that i didn’t make enough money to pay all my bills even with a financial arrangement. They were right. In my instance a family member secured a low interest mortgage that consolidated all my debt and allowed me to keep my home and survive until I could pay things off. They don’t recommend a bailout. But in my case I knew I never ever wanted to have to admit to my parents I had risked putting my entire family out of our hom again.. Some members here have managed to work out payment plans with their different debtors. You call and tell them how it is and offer them what you can pay. What country or area are you in? It helps to know a bit more. There is also bankruptcy. What about attending a Gamblers Anonymous meeting? Some groups will hold a financial crisis meeting and help you brainstorm ideas for your situation? Please know that you are not alone in this. That things can and will get better. If you were in a tragic car accident and had all sorts of wounds the first thing they would have to do is stop the bleeding. That is what you need to do. Stop the bleeding of cash from your life into a slot machine. You say you are done and I hope you truly mean it for your own sake. What are you doing different or what is different that will stop you from making a bet again? I will pray that keep up the strength in your fight. Keep posting. Take care, Laura
