1. 02-14-11 10:39 PM #1
    tshafer
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    Am officially going to quit gambling

    Just got my Betdsi account disabled, and still have 1250 dollars in my bank account. Didn't want to blow all of that also. SBR its been fun, but a very pricy habit for an 18 year old kid who works a minimum wage job 40 hours a week and also a full time student. Probably have lost 4 grand, and who knows I could have had a new car or something by now. But I think getting out now is the right thing to do, I just need to save my money and focus on my life! Anyone got any helpful tips?
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  2. 02-14-11 10:39 PM #2
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    quitter!!!!!!
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  3. 02-14-11 10:42 PM #3
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    Just tail me. You wont need a college degree.

    Probably the right thing to do there bud. Get the grades, get the job, get some puuuu-tang, and then gamble when you can afford to.
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    Get a girlfriend or find a hobby that takes up your time. Something you enjoy. You are way too young to be betting, you should be betting units that are a % of your bankroll.

    From what you have posted today its obvious you are not ready for sports betting so you gotta either quit or cut down your unit sizes, and tail people here while you continue to learn.

    Honestly the best advice is to go out and do things instead of spending your time gambling. SPorts, do outdoor activites, hit the gym.
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  5. 02-14-11 10:42 PM #5
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    yeah... go to college and get a better job...then come back
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    Quote Originally Posted by dozer View Post
    Just tail me. You wont need a college degree.

    Probably the right thing to do there bud. Get the grades, get the job, get some puuuu-tang, and then gamble when you can afford to.
    Or do this!!!!
    the hottest poster right now!
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  7. 02-14-11 10:45 PM #7
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    Only gamble with disposable income and learn to manage your bankroll. Make smart plays and don't chase bets.
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  8. 02-14-11 10:45 PM #8
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  9. 02-14-11 10:46 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by tshafer View Post
    Just got my Betdsi account disabled, and still have 1250 dollars in my bank account. Didn't want to blow all of that also. SBR its been fun, but a very pricy habit for an 18 year old kid who works a minimum wage job 40 hours a week and also a full time student. Probably have lost 4 grand, and who knows I could have had a new car or something by now. But I think getting out now is the right thing to do, I just need to save my money and focus on my life! Anyone got any helpful tips?


    Sorry to hear. Gambling can be tough sometimes especially when you're losing. Taking a break can be a good thing. You know just to get away from the grind of betting for a while. I say take a break come back in a week or two and start fresh and just work slowly on winning your money back and making a profit. Also remember never to go all in with large bets. Keep the bets small/manageable so when you lose it doesn't sting as bad.
    Last edited by NardVa; 02-14-11 at 10:51 PM.
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  10. 02-14-11 10:48 PM #10
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    Be smart; leave this bad habit (IF YOU CAN).
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  11. 02-14-11 11:02 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by tshafer View Post
    Just got my Betdsi account disabled, and still have 1250 dollars in my bank account. Didn't want to blow all of that also. SBR its been fun, but a very pricy habit for an 18 year old kid who works a minimum wage job 40 hours a week and also a full time student. Probably have lost 4 grand, and who knows I could have had a new car or something by now. But I think getting out now is the right thing to do, I just need to save my money and focus on my life! Anyone got any helpful tips?
    Here is a few for you...

    A goal without a plan is just a wish.

    To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing.

    There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

    Do or do not. There is no try.
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  12. 02-14-11 11:05 PM #12
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    Any advice with a yoda quote cant be half bad!
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  13. 02-14-11 11:08 PM #13
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  14. 02-14-11 11:13 PM #14
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    Stick it out and follow Brandon Lang everyday! Best advice I eve gave anyone!
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  15. 02-14-11 11:27 PM #15
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  16. 02-14-11 11:27 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by tshafer View Post
    Just got my Betdsi account disabled, and still have 1250 dollars in my bank account. Didn't want to blow all of that also. SBR its been fun, but a very pricy habit for an 18 year old kid who works a minimum wage job 40 hours a week and also a full time student. Probably have lost 4 grand, and who knows I could have had a new car or something by now. But I think getting out now is the right thing to do, I just need to save my money and focus on my life! Anyone got any helpful tips?
    Find out (be 100% honest) if you have an addiction problem. That will determine if you can come back to gambling.

    Either way, prioritize your life.
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  17. 02-14-11 11:32 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by pinchylarue View Post
    kansas blows dick
    not sure if this is the life advice he is reaching out for
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  18. 02-14-11 11:44 PM #18
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    It's not the way to fortune or paying your way through college, or even trying to pay off a mortgage, car, or whatever you have. People dream this will it happen but only a few might do it. gambling it's so iffy and people have so many opinions about the right choices, as you can see by the postings on here. Basicaly it's 50/50 with opinions who will win. Myself bet around 5-20 dollars a day, depending if i get a win on something. It's tempting to go for bigger bets, but holding off for now.

    Hang with friends, enjoy life when young. Don't destroy it with gambling, and party a bit, not a lot.

    Take a break, get your education. Good for you on making a choice, good luck to you if you do it.
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  19. 02-15-11 09:10 AM #19
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    Money management and finding the right guy to tail. (sonny and wizardofbeantown) Dozer claims he's the best but he doesn't post picks anywhere to back it up.

    you'll be back.
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  20. 02-15-11 09:38 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by flocko76 View Post
    Money management and finding the right guy to tail. (sonny and wizardofbeantown) Dozer claims he's the best but he doesn't post picks anywhere to back it up.

    you'll be back.
    You must have missed this...

    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/ncaa-baske...der-70-if.html
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  21. 02-15-11 09:41 AM #21
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    Here is what you do, you have lost 4 grand? So borrow another 4 grand from someone, put it all n on 1 game that is even pay. You either win all your money back or double your losses! you got a 50/50 shot at winning. Only 1 team will win!
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  22. 02-15-11 11:20 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by dotheopposite View Post
    Here is what you do, you have lost 4 grand? So borrow another 4 grand from someone, put it all n on 1 game that is even pay. You either win all your money back or double your losses! you got a 50/50 shot at winning. Only 1 team will win!
    he should of done this from the get-go. save some heart ache!
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  23. 02-15-11 01:51 PM #23
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    Find a girl.

    Trust me----you won't even think about SBR.
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  24. 02-15-11 03:55 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinBlank View Post
    Find a girl.

    Trust me----you won't even think about SBR.
    Until your getting a BJ while watching a WINNER!!!!!!!!
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  25. 02-15-11 04:02 PM #25
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    All good advice... take some time off.
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  26. 02-15-11 04:06 PM #26
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    change your managment--simple as that---
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  27. 02-15-11 04:27 PM #27
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    As soon as you see a game you should have bet on, and that team wins you will be back
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  28. 02-15-11 04:43 PM #28
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    Don't listen to any of the bullshit advice you get here. That is the best advice I can give you. Except for the part about finding a girl. Good luck.

    If you aren't gambling just for the entertainment, it is not a good idea. Plan on losing every dime you bet, and decide if the entertainment value you get out of it is worth the money. If so, go for it. If not, don't do it. In other words, don't do it unless you have money to piss away.
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  30. 02-15-11 05:09 PM #30
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    y was the account disabled?


    4k damn man, try not watching sports find some girls they usually hate sports anyway... then get in those draws... and if you need help i'll come visit you at college and show you how to get it done


    trust me though get out now, and run aways as far away as you can.
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  31. 02-15-11 06:04 PM #31
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    Good decision at a young age.

    Live life, u dont want to waste these early years of ur life looking at scores and stressing all day.

    This shit will always be here for u later, your young days of between 18-30 wont.

    Best wishes.
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  32. 02-15-11 06:43 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by paco View Post
    Good decision at a young age.

    Live life, u dont want to waste these early years of ur life looking at scores and stressing all day.

    This shit will always be here for u later, your young days of between 18-30 wont.

    Best wishes.


    Great advice!! Life is to short to miss some of the best days of you're life stressing games. Sports gambling will always be here. Money is to scarce in college to piss 4k down the drain on some coin flips. Go out and enjoy you're life and when you're ready Vegas will still be taking wagers. Good luck buddy and very good decision.
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  33. 02-15-11 07:07 PM #33
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    Slow down in the school parking lot, save some gas chief.
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  34. 02-15-11 08:02 PM #34
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    Online poker...my friend who has decicated himself to poker and alot of coaching made 190 per hr winrate in 2010 playing cash games..but he worked his ass off
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