SAS
Can't get enough of FH
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- Dec 23, 2003
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I've got a bit of a problem with a friend at work. Basically he's a nice guy, has a lot going for him, but he can't go a day without putting a bet on a horse or football match.
He's in 21K+ of debt, and can only afford to pay the interest off his credit cards each month. His wages are swallowed up by this and he has to live off his credit card and gamble to get any sort of cash flow.
On monday he used his last £300 on his credit card (basically all the cash he has access to in the world) on a racing tip from a group who run a line which apparently gives details of winners each day (in reality you end up losing more than winning). This bet is suppose to be a result of a fixed race on Saturday and the horse can't lose...
If this horse loses he is screwed. He can't get anymore credit cards nor any loans.
I've tried talking to him about his gambling, but he does not see he has a problem. I guess until he admits it there's nothing I can do?
Just wondering if anyones got any tips or tricks I can use to make him realise he needs to stop and get some help. Possibly go bankrupt for a start?
He's in 21K+ of debt, and can only afford to pay the interest off his credit cards each month. His wages are swallowed up by this and he has to live off his credit card and gamble to get any sort of cash flow.
On monday he used his last £300 on his credit card (basically all the cash he has access to in the world) on a racing tip from a group who run a line which apparently gives details of winners each day (in reality you end up losing more than winning). This bet is suppose to be a result of a fixed race on Saturday and the horse can't lose...
If this horse loses he is screwed. He can't get anymore credit cards nor any loans.
I've tried talking to him about his gambling, but he does not see he has a problem. I guess until he admits it there's nothing I can do?
Just wondering if anyones got any tips or tricks I can use to make him realise he needs to stop and get some help. Possibly go bankrupt for a start?