Online sport betting

[UK345]

Up until a year ago i had never put on a bet. Now i find myself putting one on each weekend along with some other friends. I very rarely win and was curious as to how much in the red i was. From the start of the football season to now i am £80 in the red. I can think of 10 different things i could of spent that money. I feel that it is a huge waste of money and not one i am too happy about.

The problem i seem to have now is that i cannot resist and associate football betting with my usual weekend routine. I put on £5 max on a coupon but as i have realised it has all added up. I want to get out of this before things spyro out of control.

Anyone else had this problem and how did you overcome it ?

[UK345]

Sarnie said:

Not sure if serious?

I am being deadly serious. Perhaps i am over reacting but i have seen many good people end up in the gutter and i dont want to end up being like them. I know £80 isn't a huge amount of money but if i continue it will keep going up

[UK345]

Thanks for replies it is much appreciated. I have now set a £5 limit per week on my account. Much happier doing it that way plus it means i can discipline myself. I am still £93 in the red but at least i wont up hundreds in the red.

With regards to the mortgage applications, i have two bank accounts and only use one on betting sites so i should be okay there.

[UK345]

Ynox said:

HSBC wanted statements from ALL accounts when I applied for a mortgage at the start of this year. Your mileage may vary though.

I've also heard about people having problems with mortgages when they've been doing matched betting.

I am now only £24.77 in the red after having a great win last week of £90.

With regards to mortgages, how far back do the banks look ? If i was to change my bank account would they still be able to see the transactions to the bookies ?