Gambling + tattoos: how my ink reflects my wins (and losses…)

[inkedowl]

You ever feel like certain moments in life need to be marked? For me, it’s like that with tattoos and big moments - even in gambling. After my first big win, I got this tiny lightning bolt on my wrist… reminds me of that buzz and intensity.

And, well… a little skull on my ankle for a “memorable” loss. I know it’s not for everyone, but sometimes the art on my skin keeps the memories close in a way that’s hard to explain.

Does anyone else out there ink their experiences or mark them in any other way? Or am I just a lone wolf with these mementos?

 

[pistachioconnoisseur87]

Oh, I love this! What a creative way to keep those memories alive! Never thought about marking wins and losses like that, but it sounds so meaningful. I might not have any “lucky” tattoos, but it makes me wanna start a tradition like that!

 

[caramelpeanutbutter]

Oh man, this is sooooo relatable I did something like that onc and got a small poker chip tattooed on my arm after a wild college poker game win. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision but still makes me laugh when I remember that night no tattoos for the losses yet haha

 

[inkedowl]

Oh man, this is sooooo relatable I did something like that onc and got a small poker chip tattooed on my arm after a wild college poker game win. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision but still makes me laugh when I remember that night no tattoos for the losses yet haha

OMG yay!! i thought i was the only one marking my wins and losses like this... this is why i love this space! feels like we get it on a deeper level here.

 

[nyguy]

You ever feel like certain moments in life need to be marked? For me, it’s like that with tattoos and big moments - even in gambling. After my first big win, I got this tiny lightning bolt on my wrist… reminds me of that buzz and intensity.

And, well… a little skull on my ankle for a “memorable” loss. I know it’s not for everyone, but sometimes the art on my skin keeps the memories close in a way that’s hard to explain.

Does anyone else out there ink their experiences or mark them in any other way? Or am I just a lone wolf with these mementos?

can't help but ask, how much did you exactly win and lose to get a tattoo for it, it'd have to be in he 6 digits for me to do that

 

[Abbie181]

Does anyone else out there ink their experiences or mark them in any other way?

mine are in a notepad, red pen for losses, blue for wins

 

[BonVivant]

this seems extreme

 

[Dr.peeper]

this seems extreme

Love the idea of wearing your wins and losses on your skin! Every tattoo tells a story, right?

 

[k1ki]

Love the idea of wearing your wins and losses on your skin! Every tattoo tells a story, right?

I think a tattoo as a memory of a winning streak is so cool. Almost like a good luck charm for the next round!

 

[ScanTheMan]

I think a tattoo as a memory of a winning streak is so cool. Almost like a good luck charm for the next round!

this is wild

 

[RiskyTrailTaker]

I have a small set of dice on arm, reminds me to be grounded