How has a significant win in gambling changed your life?

[ethereumhunter]

That's a beginner luck for you because you can wins much money and you can use that for new business venture. It's rare for beginners to wins much money as they can lose their money in the first time they playing gambling. The other luck you gets is you can generate some money from that ventures and have passive income which many people wants. That changed your life and not many people can gets that luck so you are one of the lucky person who gets that.

Although you still playing gambling but you can control yourself better so you don't lose much money. You can focus with your business and balance your life which that is difficult for many people. Well, that is a bless for you because you can changed your life better and have a passive income. You must manage that properly so you can have better life for you and family.

[HONDACD125]

Hope your big wins, did not just go back into the casinos.  

I never really had any. I have never been an aggressive gambler which means that I have always been moderate with my gambling activities, and never spent a lot of money on it, with that being my way of gambling, I have never had any significant or life-changing wins in my entire gambling career.

I have never chased big wins as well. Some people tend to spend a lot of money thinking that in one of these bets, they will get a big win and possibly recover their lost money and get something on top of it but that isn't how gambling works.

It's good that you made good use of the money you have won, most people wouldn't know the best way to spend such money even if they manage to withdraw it from the casino.

[Frankolala]

Hope your big wins, did not just go back into the casinos.  

OP, you are a very lucky man to win big amount of money that you put into several businesses, that shows that you are a responsible gambler for investing the money. Gambling can be a life changer to some gamblers who had the opportunity to win big but a lof of them will not be able to invest it.

I have not being that lucky to the point of winning a good amount of money that I can invest but I was able to buy something from the little that I win that I got from the casino and this is was I understand how to use the money from your wins wisely. Back days I gamble it back to the casino because i was not satisfied with it.

[nimogsm]

There were big wins, of course, but they were spent on household chores and studies, this was back during my student days and were not lost again. Yes, I continue to play, but much less than even five years ago, because there is simply not enough time, there is there are many other worries. I’m glad for you that you were able to win the opportunity to open your own business, although not a big one, as far as I understand.

[salad daging]

I don't have big wins from gambling, big as in life changing amounts. I've won relatively big amounts though, perhaps around a thousand dollars but in the middle of a gambling session. Meaning, I didn't really go home bringing that amount. You know, when you're in the heat of betting, it escapes your mind to just quit and go home. The adrenaline remains high and you continue to bet. The bigger the money in your hands, the bigger your bet becomes.

I think the only way for me to win life-changing amounts in gambling is through state-sponsored lottery jackpots. When that happens, I would no longer work.

Same. Never win a large amount let alone can change the life to be richer, with a win of $1000 it is already big for us especially with that win the game will continue with the stakes increasing so greed will always be there and try to hope to win big again.

When it comes to lottery winnings I believe it can change someone's life into a billionaire. There have been many news where someone calms the lottery with the amount of millions of dollars they become rich in an instant.

[coin-investor]

I have not won a significant amount of money in gambling, but if I do in the future, I have a plan on what to do with the money; some of my wins only cover a month or two budget and paying bills and I'm happy with that.

The only game that I can think of where I can make significant money that can change my life is winning on a lotto because it's cheap to bet in a lotto and I am not gambling a huge amount of money in casinos.

If ever I win a substantial amount of money I'm sure I can do similar to what OP has done with the money because I have plans with the money too.

[rodskee]

i have never really won a huge amount to change my life too significantly

i mean of course it was good and i got to treat my friends and family and myself as well but it wasn’t enough for me to make it into a business or build a house or buy a car of course it would be nice to do so i hope i do in the future but so far all i have gotten from more gambling is some lessons and a few losses

[crwth]

I haven't really experienced a big significant win that changed my life but if I did, I think I would be able to really put it into a business like other members suggested. I would easily pay off some of the things that I have been wanting but I would put majority of it in investments.

The important thing is that you manage yourself to become more smart with money and manage it accordingly.

[Marykeller]

Since everyone aims to hit a huge jackpot to make out every one of their gambling losses, at least start up something with the money won, I haven't been lucky enough to fall into those categories of lucky gamblers who have recorded big wins from gambling to start a business.

I dream of such happening to me someday but the problem is, I gamble with little money I can afford to lose, the money to be won is not what I can use to start up something meaningful, other than phone subscriptions and buying some basic needs for myself

[coolcoinz]

I haven't won big from gambling, but I have won big by investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ether, so I can tell you something about a life changing decision.
The most important part is not to give in to euphoria, remain calm and focused. People who get too excited end up wasting a bunch of money because they want to do it fast, they want results now, they want to show off.

I'm a rather calm person so I've decided to improve my life in small steps. I made plans and focused on achieving them and spending the money I had as I went on with my plans. Every time I spent too much money on stuff, going ahead, since I had the money to go faster, I ended up watching these things lay down waiting for next year until I finally had the time to follow through. It's like when you have the money to buy new furniture and you order everything at once and end up filling your home with boxes of furniture you have to unpack and assemble. You don't get how much time it takes until you start doing it.

Bottom line, it's great to have money, but managing it is a challenge. People who never had any think that it's easy. They dream of having a lot of money thinking it would change their lives, but rich people have their own problems, they also worry, just that it different kind of problems and worries than what poor people have.

[Blitzboy]

You have done is quite clever. You seized a victory and expanded it. Thats what winners do. They develop rather than merely siting on their laurels. You are investing in yourself, your future rather than merely playing games. That is the correct outlook. You understand the game. You are letting it not control you. You are under control. You're handling your money and time. You are starting a business. You are constructing a life. Thats huge.

And this is what its all about. Its about using your resources wisely. Its about striking a balance. Its about following your aspirations but in a way that is viable. The true victory is that. That is the actual riches. Stay on then. Continue to develop. Dream constantly. Still, never forget the lessons you have acquired. Remember that money is a tool, a powerful tool. Still, it is only a tool. You are the one with skill. Its you who chooses what it creates. And based on what I could see, you are creating something very outstanding.

[serjent05]

Hope your big wins, did not just go back into the casinos.  

I had a huge win way back years ago, I use the money to buy some property and some was put into investment. Sadly my investment fails miserably. I invested in two ventures( a photobooth and digital printing business ventures) with the same person (a close friend of mine and that was my worst mistake).  I was trustful that this person would do his best while I provided the finance since he was the one who offered that investment venture.  Sadly he slacks and the venture does not come to fruition.  Eventually, that person abandoned the business and so it failed miserably.

The money won did not go back to the casinos but went into the pocket of the person I trusted lol.

Bottom line, it's great to have money, but managing it is a challenge.

True that, I was not ready to handle a huge sum of money during those time when I won two consecutive jackpot in the same casino so I ended up wasting  half of it to a failed business venture with a friend.  Luckily I use the other half to buy a property.

[Hispo]

Well, I am glad to read of a good ending story related to gambling in this forum some now and then. Usually we only read heartbreaking stories and outcomes around here and nothing else.
I have myself never experimented a big win while playing some of the casino games I usually spend time in, so there is not much I would add to this discussion.

Also, I believe the fact you were new to gambling helped a lot for you to withdraw your money and not to continue wagering, if you were more used to gambling and you had wagered important amounts of money before, then you would have already developed a tolerance to losing and you could have continue to gamble all that money in a relatively short period of time. So be grateful it happened to you when you had a small accumulated wager. 

[Spaceman1000$]

When I started gambling a few years ago, I won a pretty big amount of money and that opened new doors for me to pursue new business ventures. Some of these ideas panned out and some flopped miserably, but I still managed to generate some money from the the ventures that were successful.

I now have something that can generate some "passive" income and something that needs a lot of my time and attention, but overall it improved my quality of living and it encouraged me to follow my dreams.

I still gamble, but not as much as I did before... because time management has become an issue. This will not secure my retirement, but it gives me some freedom to experiment with more ideas. (I still need to work between 8 to 10 hours per day.... and weekends, but I have something to fall back on, if something bad happens)

Hope your big wins, did not just go back into the casinos.  

Most persons are just interested in having a big win, whatever they will do after winning that money will be an afterthought because they didn't plan for it. That is why is important to have a business plan vested inside your mind, so when the big win comes, you can easily channel the money into it, because it will certainly come a time you will have some reflection on yourself and ask yourself what you did with that significant win you once had.

My first gambling big win kept me off ballance for more than 24hours because I was in shock. It was after then I started thinking of what to invest my money into, luckily I was able to get some personal assets for myself and for few family and friends.

[AliMan]

I don't really have that kind of huge winnings to become significantly a reason of changing my life. Even though given that chance of embracing successful amount of wins, I really don't think changing my lifestyle or whatsoever earthly things it is, because it's just material possessions in life.
Gambling is a temporary happiness, you can only find that satisfaction through affections coming from peers who loved us particular with our family and close friends. Money came from gambling isn't eternal, and what's essential was peace of mind and love.

[Nrcewker]

Gambling isn’t sure money. I have not won a big amount sadly from gambling. But yes, I managed to save a good amount through betting small amounts frequently. In order to get a good amount from gambling, you need to invest and bet a huge amount. But the catch here is that, in gambling, the risk involved is very high. Hence, to make some profit, you might lose the initial deposit also. I feel you need to win a jackpot to completely change your life; otherwise,  the winnings from gambling aren’t sufficient to open new part-time businesses or investments.

[boyptc]

I don't really have that kind of huge winnings to become significantly a reason of changing my life. Even though given that chance of embracing successful amount of wins, I really don't think changing my lifestyle or whatsoever earthly things it is, because it's just material possessions in life.
Gambling is a temporary happiness, you can only find that satisfaction through affections coming from peers who loved us particular with our family and close friends. Money came from gambling isn't eternal, and what's essential was peace of mind and love.

Me as well.

I've got some wins that are quite big for me but I won't consider that as significant as the others who have won with amounts that can change their lives.

Well, I am always amazed with the news that I am seeing with other people if ever they've won such life changing amounts and just as you give them reminder OP, I hope them as well that they won't waste that money when their time comes.

[Unsoldier]

I have never won large sums of money in casinos and do not aspire to do so. Gambling is not a source of income or a way for me to change my life. Instead, I prefer to focus on other opportunities and ways to achieve my goals that help me reach my goals and improve my quality of life.

[bering]

Op was very lucky that he has experience big win from gambling and he can create new bussiness from his money which can generate steady income from that and i am sure this will change his life significantly because he can make living from his new bussiness and during my gambling experience i was rare to heard the stories like this because usually most of gamblers always be experience to lost even with big money

Actually my dream is similar to OP that i was dreaming can win big from gambling and create bussiness for my future using those money but unfortunately it was never happend to me until now and about OP question so far gambling didn't change my life significantly because i never had any experience to win big from gambling and although i was expecting that happend to me someday but i didn't dare to expect more considering gambling results is very unpredictable

[GxSTxV]

I never had any significant win that counts as an extra win compared to my losses on every casino. Probably I’m not a lucky gambler or it is just the way casinos are built to not make you win significant amounts. You may tell us the way you won that amount of money, it must be over $10k to be able afford opening multiple businesses, and how much did you put on your gambling deposit.

However, let’s say I won a significant amount (Which I believe is not possible for me), the first thing to do is withdrawing that amount, and make plans on how to invest it for a passive income. It will change my life to the better, as a moderate gambler, I will take that win as a chance for me to build a wealth for myself and family.

In the other side, If this win happens to someone who doesn’t have plans and never managed to control his gambling behavior and addiction, he would spend that win and give it back to the casino in a short time.