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    Gambling is a demented proposition

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    iliatoshinzo
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 12:05 AM ET #1

    I rarely put down wagers, had over 164.5 

     

    Saw in game at 176.5  , went to go have a drink

     

    Checked the score at 90-71 with 2:39 left , again left the table thinking, eh i shouldnt lose

     

    Walked in on a table watching the game, proceeded to see 1 out of 2 but then a foul, im thinking no way he misses both

     

    misses both

     

    End my good night feeling like i need to kill. 

     

    Gambling is sick and demented. No way its something anyone can do and not be a miserable or sick person.

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    I rarely put down wagers, had over 164.5 

     

    Saw in game at 176.5  , went to go have a drink

     

    Checked the score at 90-71 with 2:39 left , again left the table thinking, eh i shouldnt lose

     

    Walked in on a table watching the game, proceeded to see 1 out of 2 but then a foul, im thinking no way he misses both

     

    misses both

     

    End my good night feeling like i need to kill. 

     

    Gambling is sick and demented. No way its something anyone can do and not be a miserable or sick person.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 12:10 AM ET #2

    I lost on Illinois AND Arizona lmaooooo. 

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    I lost on Illinois AND Arizona lmaooooo. 

     
    The_Land17
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 1:30 AM ET #3

    I mean I won Uconn and Mich today no problem 

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    I mean I won Uconn and Mich today no problem 

     
    GrandHustle
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 2:33 AM ET #4

    That’s how I felt betting big on the Spurs against Denver. Winning and dominating all game just to lose at the end. 

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    That’s how I felt betting big on the Spurs against Denver. Winning and dominating all game just to lose at the end. 

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 4:47 AM ET #5

    Yeh I had Ari., knew real soon it was in trouble. Those type of losses can send you over the edge but yesterday I had over in Ind-Char with total points like 153 with a tad over 5 mins left in 3rd 1/4,over was 235.5. It ended on 237 in a 20 point game. So I guess I got lucky sleep2, I did not have the ability to watch it.

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    Yeh I had Ari., knew real soon it was in trouble. Those type of losses can send you over the edge but yesterday I had over in Ind-Char with total points like 153 with a tad over 5 mins left in 3rd 1/4,over was 235.5. It ended on 237 in a 20 point game. So I guess I got lucky sleep2, I did not have the ability to watch it.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 7:23 AM ET #6

    Quote Originally Posted by The_Land17:

    I mean I won Uconn and Mich today no problem
      I cannot seem to find where you posted UCONN

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Land17:

    I mean I won Uconn and Mich today no problem
      I cannot seem to find where you posted UCONN

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 9:44 AM ET #7

    Just take Duke to cut down the nets next season. Boozer brothers back. Great freshmen class.Loaded.

    Then play Broncos to win SB at nice odds. Stacked with Nix having breakout year.

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    Just take Duke to cut down the nets next season. Boozer brothers back. Great freshmen class.Loaded.

    Then play Broncos to win SB at nice odds. Stacked with Nix having breakout year.

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 10:20 AM ET #8

    I’ve been gambling for decades and have stories.  We all have stories. We have all been moosed and also sucked out wins.  Enjoy the ride!  Just don’t let it control who you are with your family/friends/faith/career!

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    I’ve been gambling for decades and have stories.  We all have stories. We have all been moosed and also sucked out wins.  Enjoy the ride!  Just don’t let it control who you are with your family/friends/faith/career!

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 12:56 PM ET #9

    an_wink

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    an_wink

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 2:38 PM ET #10

    Michigan has a thing about scoring 90 then stopping  i bet their TT with 13:23 left it was 90.5 they needed just 25 ptsin 13+ minutes  seemed easy  and they got to 90with almost 4 mins left  then they had 4 turnovers in a row and finally the guy made 1 ft to get to 91  after that turnover and then 2 missed ft with scrubs in,.... the game before against tennessee their TT live was like 91.5 and again after getting 90 they stopped anddidnt score, put their scrubs in and it took the coaches son to hit a 3 pointer toget that over also...lol  its just what they do   

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    Michigan has a thing about scoring 90 then stopping  i bet their TT with 13:23 left it was 90.5 they needed just 25 ptsin 13+ minutes  seemed easy  and they got to 90with almost 4 mins left  then they had 4 turnovers in a row and finally the guy made 1 ft to get to 91  after that turnover and then 2 missed ft with scrubs in,.... the game before against tennessee their TT live was like 91.5 and again after getting 90 they stopped anddidnt score, put their scrubs in and it took the coaches son to hit a 3 pointer toget that over also...lol  its just what they do   

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 2:52 PM ET #11

    Quote Originally Posted by iliatoshinzo:

    I rarely put down wagers, had over 164.5    Saw in game at 176.5  , went to go have a drink   Checked the score at 90-71 with 2:39 left , again left the table thinking, eh i shouldnt lose   Walked in on a table watching the game, proceeded to see 1 out of 2 but then a foul, im thinking no way he misses both   misses both   End my good night feeling like i need to kill.    Gambling is sick and demented. No way its something anyone can do and not be a miserable or sick person.
    you're correct. 

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by iliatoshinzo:

    I rarely put down wagers, had over 164.5    Saw in game at 176.5  , went to go have a drink   Checked the score at 90-71 with 2:39 left , again left the table thinking, eh i shouldnt lose   Walked in on a table watching the game, proceeded to see 1 out of 2 but then a foul, im thinking no way he misses both   misses both   End my good night feeling like i need to kill.    Gambling is sick and demented. No way its something anyone can do and not be a miserable or sick person.
    you're correct. 

     

    an_light

     
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    Posted: Apr. 29, 2026 - 4:35 PM ET #12

    Quote Originally Posted by iliatoshinzo:

    I rarely put down wagers, had over 164.5    Saw in game at 176.5  , went to go have a drink   Checked the score at 90-71 with 2:39 left , again left the table thinking, eh i shouldnt lose   Walked in on a table watching the game, proceeded to see 1 out of 2 but then a foul, im thinking no way he misses both   misses both End my good night feeling like i need to kill. Gambling is sick and demented. That’s the ugly side of it nobody puts in the glossy ads or sponsorships. Betting keeps getting packaged as part of the sports experience, but the emotional swing is still brutal when you’re the one holding the ticket. The contrast really stands out when you see things like Betway becoming Formula 1’s first official betting partner while the basic bettor experience still looks exactly like this thread. No way its something anyone can do and not be a miserable or sick person.

    Now I try to look at it more simply, if I bet, I already accept that it is either a plus or a minus and I don't overdo it during the game. And I don't bet when I feel like I want to win at any cost.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iliatoshinzo:

    I rarely put down wagers, had over 164.5    Saw in game at 176.5  , went to go have a drink   Checked the score at 90-71 with 2:39 left , again left the table thinking, eh i shouldnt lose   Walked in on a table watching the game, proceeded to see 1 out of 2 but then a foul, im thinking no way he misses both   misses both End my good night feeling like i need to kill. Gambling is sick and demented. That’s the ugly side of it nobody puts in the glossy ads or sponsorships. Betting keeps getting packaged as part of the sports experience, but the emotional swing is still brutal when you’re the one holding the ticket. The contrast really stands out when you see things like Betway becoming Formula 1’s first official betting partner while the basic bettor experience still looks exactly like this thread. No way its something anyone can do and not be a miserable or sick person.

    Now I try to look at it more simply, if I bet, I already accept that it is either a plus or a minus and I don't overdo it during the game. And I don't bet when I feel like I want to win at any cost.

     
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    Posted: May. 6, 2026 - 10:01 PM ET #13

    It happened again

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    It happened again

     
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    Posted: May. 6, 2026 - 10:01 PM ET #14

    This time in NBA form

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    This time in NBA form

     
     
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    Posted: Jun. 12, 2026 - 7:28 AM ET #15

    surprised

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    surprised

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