I don't gamble anymore when I go to Vegas. The last time I did, I won some money, went to cash it in and thought, why not make it into a bigger pot of cash? Whoops. Lost it all and then some! It's amazing how quickly you end up chasing your debts unless you are very disciplined about your spending, and I have found through experience that I am not My own fault. Now I just steer clear.I had a similar experience on my last trip. I convinced myself I was just going to have some fun, but before I knew it, I was down way more than I planned. It's crazy how quickly it can spiral out of control, right? Recognizing those moments of temptation and actively avoiding them is a big win in itself.