How can I kick a gambling addiction?

It has already done major damage to my life. :(

I don't know how you feel about 12 step programs, but someone very close and dear to me did Gambler's Annonymous and it REALLY helped him. At first he was skeptical, especially because they talked about a "higher power" and he's not the religious type and didnt want to join some cult - but he found an idea of a higher power just as a better life that is meant for him that he can have if he gives himself over to it and there were all types of people there. I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I can tell you that he has not only stopped gambling but he has a better relationship with his family, is dating and working, is a more open and honest person and just generally happier.

If anything it wouldn't hurt - you are not forced to stay if you dont want and you are not forced to pay money for it, so worth a try.

I wish you the best!

they have meetings that you could go to for this.

Gambling addiction, like all other forms of addiction, usually cannot be handled alone, but need professional intervention. Consult Gambler's Anonymous.

ask a friend to kick you when ever you have the urge to gamble .

Stop! Sounds easy to say, but you have to stop. Get to the AA type meetings. Once addicted always addicted. Get away or remove the things that help cause you to gamble. If your friends are causing you to gamble, find new friends. If you work in a casino, find a new job. If it's Sunday football games, get a hobby and get away from the TV. Have your bank set up some direct bill payments and have your paycheck direct deposited. This way you won't have money in hand and bills will be payed. I know you can still get money but it will limit it. You have to get away from the gambling anyway you can. Best of luck to you.

Bet all your money on a 50/50 bet and hope.. if you lose then at least you cant bet any more :) if you win then donate it to charity

well, firstly, i think u need to develope a stern saving habit, i.e open a bank account and every little piece of money u get, u put it in there. if u dont have cash on u to gamble, i think u wouldnt gamble.
then secondly, i think u ought to learn to be content with what u have i.e be satisfied with what u own right now. maybe u are living a bit above ur means maybe u have a demanding/greedy girlfriend who wants more than u can afford (in which case u should call a spade a spade and talk to her about cutting her demands down, OR SEND HER AWAY COS SHE REALLY DOESNT DESERVE TO BE WITH U COS SHE DOESNT LOVE U FOR WHO U ARE BUT FOR WHAT U CAN GIVE) or u have a large family to fend for.
In any case just cheer up. We all have some habits that need doing away with. It just takes working at. And u have taken the first step of admitting u need the help. But please open a bank account today ok? i think it would help you cos most times when u need to gamble away some money the banks wouldnt be open for you to withdraw. then if u are married, talk to ur wife about it too. at least it'd help her understand u better and deal with it...
cheer up and stay away from casinos tonight ok? lol
tell us about it on monday will u...

Sit it out... go through withdrawal... scream every time you hear the words "Reno," "Vegas," "Laughlin," "Casino," and "Atlantic City." Don't give a damn who is around you. :-)