Any advice on how to quit video poker and slots?

Hey DL,

Haven't touched those evil things since Sunday's massacre.  Don't plan on it.  I have been betting sports, walked in, got my ticket, flipped off the camera and the guys upstairs, and walked out.  Got some fresh air.  Had this sick feeling of crying.  Thought to myself, what the fuck? 3 thousand dollars I handed over to some asshole in a casino.  NEVER again. Tell you the truth, I am thinking of quitting sports too.  It's just a gateway to other forms of gambling.  I'm good at it, but it takes A LOT of time.  I went on a date with this girl last night, it felt really good.  I spent 40 bucks on her, didn't hesitate.  It's funny.  I would spend hundreds on machines, not thinking twice, and be cheap with dates, clothes, etc.  Now, I don't care.  I hope she enjoyed the dinner and coffee.  I wouldn't care if it was 300 dollars. 

I am sad.  Not depressed.  Just huge sadness.  Thousands, thousands of dollars, time, gone to those casinos.  Sitting infront of those machines.  I could have been married, had kids, traveled the world.  Those machines took it all.  My fault, but I'm healing.  I really appreciate you guys.  Some of you live in other parts of the country where you don't have these machines, but for us over here, the devil is here.  Alive and well.  You would be amazed at how addicting they are.  I never want to touch them again.  They are everywhere.  Just went to the grocery store, and there they were.  Just can't wait to leave Nevada.  Hate it here.  I have 13 months to go.