Former Online Judi Addict Admits He Sold Honda Jazz For IDR 79 Million For Slot Capital, Angry Wife Threatens Divorce

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TANGERANG - A man with the initials NS (27) or commonly called Acil admitted that his household was almost destroyed because of online gambling. Acil admitted that she suffered a big loss, to losing her job, motorbike, car, and even being threatened with divorce, because of online gambling dating.

"Yes, I almost divorced my wife, until the family of my mother and parents was formulated. Because I sold my car, motorbike and I left the office," said Acil when contacted, Thursday, October 5.

Acil revealed that he was initially addicted to online gambling. He said, it all started when his friend introduced online gambling at his home at that time. First, Acil only played Rp. 200 thousand.

From there I won a lot, up to 2 million. I was addicted, I tried to stay at home like that, when I was bored, I played," he said.

Then Acil started to increase the stakes to deposit IDR 5 million. As a result, Acil claimed to win tens of millions of rupiah. Every time Acil plays online gambling via cellphone. He's getting later in it.

Until entering in August 2023, Acil began to decline. He lost up to IDR 20 million after being given a victory of tens of millions.

"I'm still given the win, my wife asked where the money came from. 'This is a bonus, just use it'. Then there was a moment of defeat, I started to go all out of 20 million," he said.

Despite the defeat, Acil admitted that he did not feel deterred. He even sold the Yamaha Nmax motorcycle at a low price so he could have the capital to win.

"That's where I was given a win, up to 40 million. But I want a genepin, so 50 million. Ehh even won (it was finished), I was dizzy again," he said.

"My wife asked where the motorbike was. I answered to a friend. He's not really angry, because my motorbike was from before marriage," he continued.

Acil, who at that time lost his motorbike, still intends to return the money that was spent due to slot gambling. He began to dare to make big decisions, selling his Honda Jazz.

"I only sold 79 million. Then I used it again to play. Then the money ran out, only one month had run out," he said.

Acil has lost all of her vehicles. Even though the motorbike and car are capital, she goes to the office. However, this condition did not dampen Acil, online loans (pinjol) became the target. Again, the money from the loan again ran out for online gambling.

"He came to the office, out of shame, I resigned (backed up)," I'm Acil.

Starting from there, said Acil, his wife began to get angry and complain to her parents.

'Kumpul keluarga aluarga. Orang tua sampai Bilang' sudah kalau dia melakukan lagi cerain dia' nah dari situ akubat. Sekarang sudah tidak lagi main judi. Kapok.. tutupnya.