Im ALL-IN USC ML -1800

[MartinBlank]

I missed this earlier...but you bet 500 bucks on the friggin WNBA?

If you can't identify the problem yet, just re-read your post.

[roasthawg]

I understand that what I did was stupid, but can someone please explain to me HOW this happened? The odds of me losing all those bets have to be in the millions, am I right???

Probably not in the millions. You seem to be underestimating human nature...you're betting on big favorites in big games with a lot of people watching. The underdog has a history of coming thru in situations like that.

[mmike032]

shit happens.
I got found this site when I seen a line for the UGA/SC game.
that day I opened an acct and deposited money to bet it all on UGA.
Well, I got lucky and pushed that game. It was my first time sports betting and the first lesson I learned

[Tosser]

what is there to explain? It happened, that´s why there are always 2 sides of a line..
1800 is rough, but it is not the world..

[Brady2Moss]

Well whatever happens at the end of this game, atleast I learned a good lesson today...

Sports betting probably isnt right for me...

[MartinBlank]

Brady,

You're not getting this.

The stars are not lining up against you. If you had good money management, you would understand the risk associated with betting ridiculous sums on the money line to win a small profit are not smart wagers to begin with.

This is about "pot odds", you don't risk 95% of your bankroll to win 5%.

Stop looking at this as being "unlucky" and you will be able to learn from your mistakes.

Don't risk large %'s of your bankroll to win a small %. It is really that simple.

[sweetpete57@]

Well whatever happens at the end of this game, atleast I learned a good lesson today...

Sports betting probably isnt right for me...

I've told myself many many times. It keeps sucking you back in though. This game ain't over though my friend. Much stranger things have happened. Good Luck!

[maniac0201]

everytime I risk a large amount (50% or more of my bankroll)

Thats the problem. You should never bet that much of your bankroll on a single event.

[Tosser]

need a TD now, and they are back in the game

[TPowell]

mistaken identity my friend! Oregon State has figured it out and USC has a good shot at winning this game

[Tigers1230]

uh oh

[Tosser]

here we go my friend, hope is back

[Brady2Moss]

w/e Guys, even if USC does bail me out and win this game, I think I will be calling it quits...

Numerous times after losing big chunks of money on games I told myself "I will never bet again, I will never risk that much, etc etc etc" but I always find myself coming back after a few weeks once the sting of the loss wears off...

I think that this is a disease and we are all suffering from it...

Honestly, could you guys quit gambling for 1 year? you may think that you can, but can you actually do it? I know for a fact that I COULD NOT do it, even if I wanted to...

What should I do?

[Lout84]

Also, why did you risk $1800 to win like $50?? Not a good bet my friend. Great risk for little reward.

[atlsportsfan]

Your fine man 14 is nothing, lots of time left. BTW how much money would you win by risking 1800 on the m/l.

[Tosser]

Brady it depends on if you find other things that catch your interest, all you can do is start looking for them. Realize what you might missing with that gambling shit blocking your thoughts.

[Dark Horse]

Well whatever happens at the end of this game, atleast I learned a good lesson today...

Sports betting probably isnt right for me...

You can be as good as you want to be. Billy Walters was a loser before he turned it around.

It takes at least three years of learning. So walk away or learn. If you choose to learn there are plenty of good people, in the handicapper think tank, who are willing to help you out. And while you learn, don't bet large amounts. You can do that later when you know what you're doing.

Just don't come back to this without making a decision to learn the ins and outs. That's what losers do.

[TPowell]

Gambling isnt this big bad thing until you start putting in more than you can afford to lose IMO. I might not be right about that but thats a personal belief of mine.

[Lout84]

w/e Guys, even if USC does bail me out and win this game, I think I will be calling it quits...

Numerous times after losing big chunks of money on games I told myself "I will never bet again, I will never risk that much, etc etc etc" but I always find myself coming back after a few weeks once the sting of the loss wears off...

I think that this is a disease and we are all suffering from it...

Honestly, could you guys quit gambling for 1 year? you may think that you can, but can you actually do it? I know for a fact that I COULD NOT do it, even if I wanted to...

What should I do?

I only bet on football. So yes, I could quit for a year. If you feel you are addicted, then I would seek a gambling anonymous help center.

[apk2k6]

I learned the hard way not to just wager on picks I thought would win. I've began to watch the lines/use systems and it works so much better.

Example: I don't really like to chase that much but in the upcoming MLB playoffs next week, I'll chase a couple of teams (maybe tampa bay or cubs) to win at least one game. Teams that I'm almost positive won't get shut out.

Play smarter, not harder.

[remmy358]

don't listen to these people.

they talk about money management and playing smart and what not...but the truth of the matter is that if you're addicted you are unable to do what they are talking about. if you don't seek treatment you will spend your whole life trying to play smart. just quit.

[Andrewsurf]

I don't know how many other people here follow this rule, but betting heavy favorites ML is usually risky and has no value, so its usually just better to stay away. Last time I bet a heavy ML fav was Louisville at -600 in the 05 NCAA tourney. They were playing WVU in the elite eight, and if I remember correctly WVU hit a record number of threes in the first half, putting them up like 21 or something. Louisville pulled it out in OT if I remember correctly, but ****, last time I ever did anything like that. I just don't see the value in those lines 99%. Anyways good luck, and if you think you have a problem take any money you got and RUN

[ipickwinners]

How Much R U Risking To Win How Much? W/e It Is Its Not Worth It, Not Even Sure Why U Would Wanna Risk That Much Money To Win Just Enough Money To Wipe Ur Own Azz After 3 Liquidy S Hits

[yisman]

#6 gets the ball at his 6 with over 11 to go.


...and a punt

[yisman]

If I lose this game I will blow my brains out, seriously...

So now we have two posters who told the whole forum that they'd commit suicide if USC lost.

Police?

[sesh]

So now we have two posters who told the whole forum that they'd commit suicide if USC lost.

Police?

If buddy wants to kill himself over $1800, by all means... Talk about a drama queen, I thought he had like $25K on the game or something the way he was going on about it...

[teaserpleaser]

Buy Buy national championship

[yisman]

Brady,

You're not getting this.

The stars are not lining up against you. If you had good money management, you would understand the risk associated with betting ridiculous sums on the money line to win a small profit are not smart wagers to begin with.

This is about "pot odds", you don't risk 95% of your bankroll to win 5%.

Stop looking at this as being "unlucky" and you will be able to learn from your mistakes.

Don't risk large %'s of your bankroll to win a small %. It is really that simple.

Absolutely agree. Especially not on the road. In Corvallis.

[yisman]

w/e Guys, even if USC does bail me out and win this game, I think I will be calling it quits...

Numerous times after losing big chunks of money on games I told myself "I will never bet again, I will never risk that much, etc etc etc" but I always find myself coming back after a few weeks once the sting of the loss wears off...

I think that this is a disease and we are all suffering from it...

Honestly, could you guys quit gambling for 1 year? you may think that you can, but can you actually do it? I know for a fact that I COULD NOT do it, even if I wanted to...

I could, because I never let gambling suck me in. I could stop at any time. I do it for fun.

What should I do?

Seek help, like you would for any addiction. If you do stick with gambling, stop making stupid bets. Don't go all in on a road team when there is very little upside. You don't risk it unless there's a real upside. Even if you won here, so what?

[MartinBlank]

If you are wagering 500 bucks on a WNBA game....you have serious issues.

I only wager on college football. The NFL is too crazy for my tastes, and I don't really like baseball.

I do have to ask....wagering 1800 bucks on USC to win 100?

That is a problem. Why not just bet a lousy 100 bucks on USC to cover the first half? You lose, oh well. You still have tomorrow. You would have won the same amount had they covered as you would have on the ML.

Just a dumb decision.

[Beat up the book]

Brady2moss,
Your not like Clark Griswald are you?
Pick a number,any number.

[mtneer1212]

I just cant understand how this keeps happening to me. everytime I risk a large amount (50% or more of my bankroll) I ALWAYS lose. Its now at a point where I think some devine power is controlling this, maybe some god doesnt want me gambling. ex...

1) Patriots ML in superbowl, lost $1600
2) I bet the Yankees -150 earlier in the season ML, lost $700
3) I bet an under in WNBA lost $500
4) I bet Arizona St 2nd half last week, lost $800
5) I bet USC ML today risking 1800 and im losing big right now...

How the hell could this happen, is this even possible???

Did you also bet on Kryptonite?

[awhitejackson]

kryptonite LOL..... Im always quoting that line cmon kryptonite!!!!!

[sweetpete57@]

$500 on the WNBA? Thats worse than me betting on the little league world series. Sorry dude, this stings, i know. You'll pull through.

[teaserpleaser]

Can you post the ticket my buddy doenst believe somebodys crazy enought to risk 1800 to win 100?