i find the bits where he says I don’t take responsibility for my gambling and losses and say it’s the fault of casinos to be particularly amusing, as forum regulars will be aware I’ve consistently argued the precise opposite. I remember writing a lengthy post a long time ago in some argument with (probably) JB or Mr B where I said I’d love to be able to say it was never my fault and I was an innocent victim of a corrupt industry or rigged games or whatever but it simply isn’t true, it was always my choice and I always knew what I was doing.
Signing up to Gamstop is taking personal responsibility for my gambling; I recognised I had a problem and decided to own it and do something about it. I didn’t sit there whinging it wasn’t fair, that I should always win or that casinos should be refunding me, I just went right, I’m going to deal with this because it’s my life and my problem and I can’t be putting myself in a situation where I can’t pay my bills.
But I still think Video Slots or any other casino which changes the odds on any games they offer should clearly tell the players affected.