ive been there but have made up for all my loses this year...now sitting on the positive......time off is definetly the right thing to do.....will take some time off myself.......have been winning but the stress is too much.
ive been there but have made up for all my loses this year...now sitting on the positive......time off is definetly the right thing to do.....will take some time off myself.......have been winning but the stress is too much.
Its a dirty habit trying to give up this shit myself , have lost thousands to sports gambling its so mind fucking trying to pick good bets and then you win and give it all back to the books.
Its a dirty habit trying to give up this shit myself , have lost thousands to sports gambling its so mind fucking trying to pick good bets and then you win and give it all back to the books.
I quit for 3 months and then I came back and won but I never know when to take money when I am up.my money managment is horrible and the games are so upredictable the refs dictiate the out come alot some are fixed some arent so its a mind fuck pretty much.
I quit for 3 months and then I came back and won but I never know when to take money when I am up.my money managment is horrible and the games are so upredictable the refs dictiate the out come alot some are fixed some arent so its a mind fuck pretty much.
Makes me wonder why we flush our money down the toilet.
For most people you will spend more then what you receive from the bookie.
Yea I wonder the same thing. It's illogical to think that you will win in the long term a decent % year after year. Is either having "inside information" or getting Greater than fair value on bets (which obviously will hardly ever happen... as the books always have the juice in their favour not the gambler).
I believe people gamble for HOPE expecting to win when the odds are stacked against you or to get very lucky and win a big payout (mainly on some crazy parlay)
I think the problem when people gamble they subconsciously know they will lose or they are unaware of the reality of the odds and expected win rate.
I think people make a big mistake when they mix gambling to "make decent money" & for entertainment purposes. I think you pick either learn all the information about gambling, odds, statistics from a non biased or hope point of view and give it a shot. Or probably the better option for 95% of gamblers gamble for pure entertainment purpose.
From experience I've tried gambling to make a semi living... I wanted it so bad. I know about the maths side (odds, expected return, fair value, percentages etc). I look at trends, match up situations, follow some good cappers. At the end I think if you are super committed like I was you can have a chance of breaking even or making a very very small % on ROI (return on investment)
Although I've had good and bad times during better big in gambling. I'm overall slightly ahead, but the headache was definitely not worth the diminutive return.
I enjoy betting on games still but now I have a new rule ($5 per bet) and only if I'm going to actually watch the game. I do throw some futures on the NFL for conference winners or Superbowl winner and big soccer events like World Cup & Euro. Maybe totalling $200 -$300 a year. However I think i'm going to reduce this next year only to the Euro or World Cup and bet Superbowl final like $50.
This has been the hardest thing I've done in a while to give up on trying to "gamble like a pro" and just a pure entertainment perspective bet $5 per game, maybe 2-3 games per week. I feel disappointed I didn't become "successful" as I would have liked to been, but at the same time relieved in the release of stress and obsession about gambling.
Makes me wonder why we flush our money down the toilet.
For most people you will spend more then what you receive from the bookie.
Yea I wonder the same thing. It's illogical to think that you will win in the long term a decent % year after year. Is either having "inside information" or getting Greater than fair value on bets (which obviously will hardly ever happen... as the books always have the juice in their favour not the gambler).
I believe people gamble for HOPE expecting to win when the odds are stacked against you or to get very lucky and win a big payout (mainly on some crazy parlay)
I think the problem when people gamble they subconsciously know they will lose or they are unaware of the reality of the odds and expected win rate.
I think people make a big mistake when they mix gambling to "make decent money" & for entertainment purposes. I think you pick either learn all the information about gambling, odds, statistics from a non biased or hope point of view and give it a shot. Or probably the better option for 95% of gamblers gamble for pure entertainment purpose.
From experience I've tried gambling to make a semi living... I wanted it so bad. I know about the maths side (odds, expected return, fair value, percentages etc). I look at trends, match up situations, follow some good cappers. At the end I think if you are super committed like I was you can have a chance of breaking even or making a very very small % on ROI (return on investment)
Although I've had good and bad times during better big in gambling. I'm overall slightly ahead, but the headache was definitely not worth the diminutive return.
I enjoy betting on games still but now I have a new rule ($5 per bet) and only if I'm going to actually watch the game. I do throw some futures on the NFL for conference winners or Superbowl winner and big soccer events like World Cup & Euro. Maybe totalling $200 -$300 a year. However I think i'm going to reduce this next year only to the Euro or World Cup and bet Superbowl final like $50.
This has been the hardest thing I've done in a while to give up on trying to "gamble like a pro" and just a pure entertainment perspective bet $5 per game, maybe 2-3 games per week. I feel disappointed I didn't become "successful" as I would have liked to been, but at the same time relieved in the release of stress and obsession about gambling.
I have been gambling since i was 13 in what we call the parlay houses were im from... my family owned poker machines and 3 bookie joints in my life time... betting has hurt me alot in life but at times has been the only reason why i ate that day... its said on here all the time money management is the key if u cant lose but $50 then thats all u bet and if u win great if u dont it was play money... good luck in watever u do but i suggest playing 2 team ez picks and 4 team ez picks only in nfl and see if u cant turn your luck around i mean damn u were up 5500 and lost 4500 in a weekend bad use of ur money there anyway good luck guy!!!
I have been gambling since i was 13 in what we call the parlay houses were im from... my family owned poker machines and 3 bookie joints in my life time... betting has hurt me alot in life but at times has been the only reason why i ate that day... its said on here all the time money management is the key if u cant lose but $50 then thats all u bet and if u win great if u dont it was play money... good luck in watever u do but i suggest playing 2 team ez picks and 4 team ez picks only in nfl and see if u cant turn your luck around i mean damn u were up 5500 and lost 4500 in a weekend bad use of ur money there anyway good luck guy!!!
There are only two gambling rules you need to follow...
1) Always protect your bankroll at all times.
2) Go read rule number one again.
How were you protecting your bankroll by allowing a $5K profit to dwindle down to $1K? At any game of gambling, when your profit shrinks 25% from a high point, you MUST walk away. Don't pick up the phone again, don't get on the computer again, DO get in your car and drive away from the casino, whatever it takes to STOP that particular gambling session.
You are wrong about Sri Lanka because they passed a gambling regulation law over there just last year. You can find all kinds of crazy shit to gamble.
There are only two gambling rules you need to follow...
1) Always protect your bankroll at all times.
2) Go read rule number one again.
How were you protecting your bankroll by allowing a $5K profit to dwindle down to $1K? At any game of gambling, when your profit shrinks 25% from a high point, you MUST walk away. Don't pick up the phone again, don't get on the computer again, DO get in your car and drive away from the casino, whatever it takes to STOP that particular gambling session.
You are wrong about Sri Lanka because they passed a gambling regulation law over there just last year. You can find all kinds of crazy shit to gamble.
same thing happened to me last week, blew through a good stack of winnings being a degenerate during the week and playing games just for action....sometimes you just need to learn from what you did.
....you never really can walk away........unfortunately....its in our blood
same thing happened to me last week, blew through a good stack of winnings being a degenerate during the week and playing games just for action....sometimes you just need to learn from what you did.
....you never really can walk away........unfortunately....its in our blood
For once, I must say this thread on covers is extremely informative and reflective. Most of the time, this guy would just get bashed as soon as he posted, the usual "see you tomorrow", or "who do you have tonight?" douchebaggery.
I'm glad there are some real thoughts on the topic because if you are the kind of fellow that gambles with the equivalent of what could be considered a monthly car payment, or another man's mortgage, you all know the feeling of dread and defeat a losing streak can dole out.
For once, I must say this thread on covers is extremely informative and reflective. Most of the time, this guy would just get bashed as soon as he posted, the usual "see you tomorrow", or "who do you have tonight?" douchebaggery.
I'm glad there are some real thoughts on the topic because if you are the kind of fellow that gambles with the equivalent of what could be considered a monthly car payment, or another man's mortgage, you all know the feeling of dread and defeat a losing streak can dole out.
I am currently 16,000 dollars in the hole, after being up 14,000 after the NBA finals. 12,000 dollars of that loss has occurred in the last 4 weeks, beginning with the Houston Texans not covering as a 5 pt dog against the New Orleans Saints, a game they were leading the majority of the way.
I am currently 16,000 dollars in the hole, after being up 14,000 after the NBA finals. 12,000 dollars of that loss has occurred in the last 4 weeks, beginning with the Houston Texans not covering as a 5 pt dog against the New Orleans Saints, a game they were leading the majority of the way.
Ive been gambling for about 20 years. The last year or so I found I just wasn't enjoying it anymore.
When I tell you I use to breathe this shit I did with every sport. I knew every o/u and line for all 4 major sports.
I'am 36 now and really don't have the brain power to follow everything nor the desire to do so. Went to a Leafs game last week and didn't bet a cent on it which was huge for me as it was probably the first time in my adult life I went to a game with no action.
The ups are greats but they don't justify the downs. Last summer I had a crazy run with baseball and was up 21k which took me about 2 months to make. Lost it all in a 10 day period. By the time I quit chasing and got my head straight again was about 6 weeks.
If any of you want to know how long it takes to get over a rough patch where you stop chasing and start betting normal I would say about 45 days.
I got my head straight just in time for baseball playoffs where I had the Giants at 18-1. Had a great run but all that did was bring me back to even, the 21k is gone as well as who knows how much more over the years. If you are a $500-$1000 gambler like I was its very hard to put $100 on a game so really whats the use.
Good luck everyone whatever you decide on doing I will bet here and there whenever I see something I really like, its deposit and withdraw same day, its the only thing that works for me.
Days of running a balance and betting units everyday just don't work for guys like me. Hit and run or lose and run, anyway its less stressful and it doesn't consume your life.
Ive been gambling for about 20 years. The last year or so I found I just wasn't enjoying it anymore.
When I tell you I use to breathe this shit I did with every sport. I knew every o/u and line for all 4 major sports.
I'am 36 now and really don't have the brain power to follow everything nor the desire to do so. Went to a Leafs game last week and didn't bet a cent on it which was huge for me as it was probably the first time in my adult life I went to a game with no action.
The ups are greats but they don't justify the downs. Last summer I had a crazy run with baseball and was up 21k which took me about 2 months to make. Lost it all in a 10 day period. By the time I quit chasing and got my head straight again was about 6 weeks.
If any of you want to know how long it takes to get over a rough patch where you stop chasing and start betting normal I would say about 45 days.
I got my head straight just in time for baseball playoffs where I had the Giants at 18-1. Had a great run but all that did was bring me back to even, the 21k is gone as well as who knows how much more over the years. If you are a $500-$1000 gambler like I was its very hard to put $100 on a game so really whats the use.
Good luck everyone whatever you decide on doing I will bet here and there whenever I see something I really like, its deposit and withdraw same day, its the only thing that works for me.
Days of running a balance and betting units everyday just don't work for guys like me. Hit and run or lose and run, anyway its less stressful and it doesn't consume your life.
Some of you people bet too much $ on these games. It is meant to be fun. Betting gigantic amounts where you cant handle or afford the swings is assinine
Some of you people bet too much $ on these games. It is meant to be fun. Betting gigantic amounts where you cant handle or afford the swings is assinine
Some of you people bet too much $ on these games. It is meant to be fun. Betting gigantic amounts where you cant handle or afford the swings is assinine
NJDevil how much money you have on a game is all relative to how much you can afford or have. When I gamble its not for fun its to win.
Some of you people bet too much $ on these games. It is meant to be fun. Betting gigantic amounts where you cant handle or afford the swings is assinine
NJDevil how much money you have on a game is all relative to how much you can afford or have. When I gamble its not for fun its to win.
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