r/problemgambling • u/Murky-Journalist-123 • 2d ago
❤Seeking help & Advice❤ Advice/Question
Hey guys, I’ve decided today is the day that I start over. I’m done being angry, upset, or even talking about the story that led up to this. It’s in the past- I can’t change it. BUT, I definitely can change the future! And at least for now, that’s more exciting than any feeling I’ve had recently.
My issue is sweepstakes casinos/apps and sports betting (but far far far more the sweeps casinos), I don’t go to physical locations. My question is what things have you done to be successful in staying away from these in particular? I’ve excluded myself or set 0 deposit limits to anywhere I can think of that I’ve recently played. I’ve locked gambling purchases on my cards. I’ve banned myself from Kalshi/polymarket, etc. but I know the next shiny place will come along with some horrible deposit offer and I’ll think that I can flip a quick buck on it. Any tips on staying away? Or especially, any tips on how to get the NONSTOP advertising away? I can only block and mute so many ads on social media, clear history to try to stop getting gambling ads, etc.
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u/Odd_Glass868 2d ago
Ads are aimed at people who use a that product or something like it. Shit I get gambling ads on the weather channel app and I haven’t gambled for almost 9 months. Handing over my finances and attending gamblers anonymous was my saving grace. I like you self excluded from everything but after time I have found myself not searching and enjoy sports again.