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Choosenone21

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 2:47 PM ET #1

After a good day yesterday how do you guys stay consistent? Your only as good as your last? Do you have a certain routine you always do? You try different things? Been curious it appears these little things do matter.

searchwarrant

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 3:02 PM ET #2

Read, click, submit, drink, lose.

Read, click, submit, drink, lose

I always keep it consistent.

666LES

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 3:24 PM ET #3

Unless you're chasing,yesterday doesn't matter.you've got a bigger BR so adjust your % or don't. The line is a moving target so if you have a winning strategy seek your advantage and handicap your sport(eg. college football) and handicap your opponent (book- maker) .

Not to be pedantic but the line is sharp and good/bad days are just different sides of the same coin. A million ways to get your share of the $ out of the pool. Grind your advantage...

searchwarrant

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 6:51 PM ET #4

If you don't have a strict, realistic consistent set dollar figure goal per week or per month, you will lose....consistently.

Example.

I have a 3k credit line per week with a local. Settle days are on Monday. My target number is strictly 1k per week target whether I hit the figure on Monday or Saturday. I stop for the week and collect. So far so good.

Everytime I deviate from that discipline, I lose and pay.. (aka, greed).

Seems to work.

TheGoldenGoose

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 7:41 PM ET #5

"Man's greed to obtain something for nothing has never yet been able to content itself with a moderate profit"
~~~~~Will C. Barnes

~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~

GimmeMoneyNow

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 7:57 PM ET #6

I learned from my dad a long time ago that:

You gotta know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

And know when to run

You never count your money

When you're sittin' at the table

There'll be time enough for countin'

When the dealin's done.....

Never understood that last part - shouldn't you always know what you're at? Maybe Goose can help on that one.....

TheGoldenGoose

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 8:33 PM ET #7

Not a Poker player (sometimes online) but I always know where I'm at playing Blackjack. Always have an ongoing count on my chips.

~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~

searchwarrant

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Posted: Nov. 15, 2017 - 10:15 PM ET #8

Quote Originally Posted by GimmeMoneyNow:

I learned from my dad a long time ago that:

You gotta know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

And know when to run

You never count your money

When you're sittin' at the table

There'll be time enough for countin'

When the dealin's done.....

Never understood that last part - shouldn't you always know what you're at? Maybe Goose can help on that one.....

My dad.

666LES

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Posted: Nov. 16, 2017 - 2:55 PM ET #9

Quote Originally Posted by GimmeMoneyNow:

I learned from my dad a long time ago that:

You gotta know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

And know when to run

You never count your money

When you're sittin' at the table

There'll be time enough for countin'

When the dealin's done.....

Never understood that last part - shouldn't you always know what you're at? Maybe Goose can help on that one.....

Your Dad had a Facelift and now he looks Creepy.

DAWGPRINT

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Posted: Nov. 16, 2017 - 7:23 PM ET #10

just be consistent. no parlays, no teasers,

same bet for every play

if you hit a losing streak, take a break

only bet what you can lose = entertainment only!

Good Luck!

Goggles-Pisano

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Posted: Nov. 16, 2017 - 8:20 PM ET #11

Quote Originally Posted by GimmeMoneyNow:

I learned from my dad a long time ago that:

You gotta know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

And know when to run

You never count your money

When you're sittin' at the table

There'll be time enough for countin'

When the dealin's done.....

Never understood that last part - shouldn't you always know what you're at? Maybe Goose can help on that one.....

You always know where you stand. Final count later. Not that I can do that.

hillardoh1

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Posted: Nov. 16, 2017 - 11:40 PM ET #12

Quote Originally Posted by DAWGPRINT:

just be consistent. no parlays, no teasers,same bet for every playif you hit a losing streak, take a breakonly bet what you can lose = entertainment only!Good Luck!

dude if you want entertainment go watch a movie or watch a show. There are better ways to spend your money than gambling to be entertained. Trust me dude when you win enough you will find its pretty boring. Alot of studying. Alot of getting up dates on players injuries or if they are out . Mindless line watching. And number crunching. I hate math but it really helps.

Michfan15

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Posted: Nov. 17, 2017 - 12:34 PM ET #13

After a big week or a winning weekend, take a break and walk away for a week or two. I find that works well to avoid giving it back.

Also same thing if you are off. Dont' chase. Take a break and regroup. Don't bet the next week it usually helps to gather your thoughts and approach the next week w/ a clean head and fresh mentality.

searchwarrant

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Posted: Nov. 17, 2017 - 12:41 PM ET #14

[Quote: Originally Posted by hillardoh1] dude if you want entertainment go watch a movie or watch a show. There are better ways to spend your money than gambling to be entertained. Trust me dude when you win enough you will find its pretty boring. Alot of studying. Alot of getting up dates on players injuries or if they are out . Mindless line watching. And number crunching. I hate math but it really helps.

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gold6185

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Posted: Nov. 17, 2017 - 7:08 PM ET #15

Try to find some line value in the bet your making or there's no reason to place the bet. That's the only routine that matters.

searchwarrant

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Posted: Nov. 28, 2017 - 2:41 AM ET #16

^ Scary accurate.

Would add that telling people what you do is not advised. They do not understand.

WhiteTugh84521

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Posted: Nov. 29, 2017 - 7:20 AM ET #17

Quote Originally Posted by Choosenone21:

After a good day yesterday how do you guys stay consistent? Your only as good as your last? Do you have a certain routine you always do? You try different things? Been curious it appears these little things do matter.

Keep positive and do some superstition stuff to keep the good luck stay.