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    6 months of gambling, my life savings is gone

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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:27 AM ET #1


    I initially won around $10000 in bets and saw my savings hit the triple figures. I was betting everyday, winning some and losing some, till recently I placed a $50,000 bet.

    I lost that bet and wanted to "win" it back, unfortunately with that mentality, my life savings was depleted. QUIT WHILE YOU CAN . I am done
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    To remove first post, remove entire topic.

    I initially won around $10000 in bets and saw my savings hit the triple figures. I was betting everyday, winning some and losing some, till recently I placed a $50,000 bet.

    I lost that bet and wanted to "win" it back, unfortunately with that mentality, my life savings was depleted. QUIT WHILE YOU CAN . I am done
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:28 AM ET #2

    I have only $200 in my bank account
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    I have only $200 in my bank account
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:31 AM ET #3

    it happens boi 


    at least now you can focus on what makes you happy


    take a break till next year, remember the mistakes that put you in this position and learn from them
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    it happens boi 


    at least now you can focus on what makes you happy


    take a break till next year, remember the mistakes that put you in this position and learn from them
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:34 AM ET #4

    Nothing will ever make you happy after you realize that you have to live with all that money you lost. It sucks
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    Nothing will ever make you happy after you realize that you have to live with all that money you lost. It sucks
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:34 AM ET #5

    Nothing will ever make you happy after you realize that you have to live with all that money you lost. It sucks
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    Nothing will ever make you happy after you realize that you have to live with all that money you lost. It sucks
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:37 AM ET #6

    I'll have to put the past behind me and not think of what I lost, just only look forward to the future now.  
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    I'll have to put the past behind me and not think of what I lost, just only look forward to the future now.  
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:44 AM ET #7

    Shitty man. What was the bet on?
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    Shitty man. What was the bet on?
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:45 AM ET #8

    Shitty man. What was the bet on?
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    Shitty man. What was the bet on?
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:50 AM ET #9

    houston and lakers cost me big time
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    houston and lakers cost me big time
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:55 AM ET #10

    Wait, what? You placed $50k bets on Lakers and Houston? Fake or not that could be the dumbest "biggest" bets in Covers history. Lakers = trash and Houston is an unproven commodity this year. Unless you had a live bet of +20 or something why would you ever place $50k on trash teams regardless of what the spread is? In addition if you're a veteran gambler you'd know never to go all in chasing your losses. That makes no sense. Be it hundreds or thousands you'll never end up on the winning side.
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    Wait, what? You placed $50k bets on Lakers and Houston? Fake or not that could be the dumbest "biggest" bets in Covers history. Lakers = trash and Houston is an unproven commodity this year. Unless you had a live bet of +20 or something why would you ever place $50k on trash teams regardless of what the spread is? In addition if you're a veteran gambler you'd know never to go all in chasing your losses. That makes no sense. Be it hundreds or thousands you'll never end up on the winning side.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:04 AM ET #11

    15 minutes could save you 15% or more

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    15 minutes could save you 15% or more

     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:07 AM ET #12

    when you're gambling, you obviously don't do anything else. You're not learning, you're not meeting people, you're destroying your health and relationships with everyone around you... basically all important pillars of your life would have fallen apart.
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    when you're gambling, you obviously don't do anything else. You're not learning, you're not meeting people, you're destroying your health and relationships with everyone around you... basically all important pillars of your life would have fallen apart.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:08 AM ET #13

    All it does is bring massive destruction to all aspects of your life. While you may get that moment of high when you're at it, but everything after that comes crumbling down and you have to pay dearly for it.

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    All it does is bring massive destruction to all aspects of your life. While you may get that moment of high when you're at it, but everything after that comes crumbling down and you have to pay dearly for it.

     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:16 AM ET #14

    droped 50k on the lakers??? you are dumb if u did
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    droped 50k on the lakers??? you are dumb if u did
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:16 AM ET #15

    50k every day on warriors money line since the start of the season = you taking the place of bill gates and floyd my nigga
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    50k every day on warriors money line since the start of the season = you taking the place of bill gates and floyd my nigga
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:19 AM ET #16

    Not only Lakers.  I was chasing losses ( nfl, nba, you name it) so bad that I was blind. I should have took a step back and realised, when i was down to $20,000 or so that I should just cut my losses and be happy.
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    Not only Lakers.  I was chasing losses ( nfl, nba, you name it) so bad that I was blind. I should have took a step back and realised, when i was down to $20,000 or so that I should just cut my losses and be happy.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:26 AM ET #17

    I didnt even stop to think, I was mindless and wanted to win it all back. I
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    I didnt even stop to think, I was mindless and wanted to win it all back. I
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:30 AM ET #18

    burn ur bookie!!

     

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    burn ur bookie!!

     

     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:33 AM ET #19

    I am slowly having to come to terms with what I have lost - I will never win back not just the money, but the time I have spent, the missed opportunities. I am filled with a deep regret
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    I am slowly having to come to terms with what I have lost - I will never win back not just the money, but the time I have spent, the missed opportunities. I am filled with a deep regret
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:39 AM ET #20

    i do like your little quote on it destroying lives. i have had that feeling before but once you get out of it and manage your gambling addiction it can be a fun and enjoyable hobby. I do play several games a day at times but I do not spend my entire time checking on scores or watching games. I place my bets and let it ride and check it at the end of the day. Yes it is less "enjoyable" that way but at least it doesn't consume my life. At the end of the day it is just that, a hobby. It does not put food on my table nor does it pay off any debt or credits. I can lose for an entire week and have no regrets.
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    i do like your little quote on it destroying lives. i have had that feeling before but once you get out of it and manage your gambling addiction it can be a fun and enjoyable hobby. I do play several games a day at times but I do not spend my entire time checking on scores or watching games. I place my bets and let it ride and check it at the end of the day. Yes it is less "enjoyable" that way but at least it doesn't consume my life. At the end of the day it is just that, a hobby. It does not put food on my table nor does it pay off any debt or credits. I can lose for an entire week and have no regrets.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:39 AM ET #21

    its a sickness

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    its a sickness

     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:40 AM ET #22

    Quote Originally Posted by nba88:

    when you're gambling, you obviously don't do anything else. You're not learning, you're not meeting people, you're destroying your health and relationships with everyone around you... basically all important pillars of your life would have fallen apart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nba88:

    when you're gambling, you obviously don't do anything else. You're not learning, you're not meeting people, you're destroying your health and relationships with everyone around you... basically all important pillars of your life would have fallen apart.

     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:42 AM ET #23

    Quote Originally Posted by best_bets:

    15 minutes could save you 15% or more

    FUNNY S H I T

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    Quote Originally Posted by best_bets:

    15 minutes could save you 15% or more

    FUNNY S H I T

     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:43 AM ET #24

    There's nothing you can change about the past, but you can transform your future.

    It's only money. You can always make more.
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    There's nothing you can change about the past, but you can transform your future.

    It's only money. You can always make more.
     
     
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    Posted: Nov. 23, 2015 - 1:43 AM ET #25

    Quote Originally Posted by best_bets:

    15 minutes could save you 15% or more




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    Quote Originally Posted by best_bets:

    15 minutes could save you 15% or more




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