I quit

[Dashwood Clipper]

I think almost everyone who has gambled has kicked themselves when they are down. Hang in there. I have been gambling for 30 years.

Probably my best asset is money management. I believe this is the most important factor in my gambling endeavors for the last 30 years.

I have realized that I will not become a millionaire from gambling. I try and control my tilt betting. I have made mistakes, but never a devastating mistake. I like action. Action and competition are my addictions. By controlling my money management, I am still able to gamble on sports and poker.

I am able to balance a good job, a family, and fill my need for action by controlling my bankroll.

I would never advocate someone gambling, but if they like action, I find money management the key.

I have many friends over the years who have crashed and burned via gambling due to money management. I have continued to feed my action because of money management. That's the only tip I have based on my 30 years of action. Best wishes.

Good advice, but learnng money management is the hardest thing for me to do, and I dont understand why.

[InTheHole]

Dude...I understand. You have a lot to be happy about ... seriously ... I would step away from this. Most of us are just a bunch of unhappy people. If I was in your situation (have a family) I would not be here.

[McRich]

Good advice, but learnng money management is the hardest thing for me to do, and I dont understand why.

Well, I set a % of my bankroll that I bet on a daily basis. I am sure you have heard this advice.

If you really can not control your bankroll, then you may want to quit. I have seen some lives ruined by gambling problems. It has not been fun to watch.

[InTheHole]

1unit=1 percent of bankroll (at times I have made it 1/2%). Regular plays 3 units, very good plays 4-5 units, "locks" 5-6 units. I would have to lose 20 "locks" or 35 regular plays to zero out my bankroll...possible but unlikely. If I did I would probably not gamble anymore.

[I.R.B]

Gamblers droping like flys..

[I.R.B]

ITH you cockboy

[InTheHole]

Fuk you IRB...I've outcap you in the NBA anyday!

[FreeFall]

not really much to say other than you know what you need to do it. So go do it...

[THEGREAT30]

Dasher, show us a pic of your wife.

[cap]

Hang in there mate we all having a bad days

[wtf]

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now i am furious

this is my wife

if you get past the wooden leg , glass eye, and hairy arms she is a total babe...

[tomcarter]

I think almost everyone who has gambled has kicked themselves when they are down. Hang in there. I have been gambling for 30 years.

Probably my best asset is money management. I believe this is the most important factor in my gambling endeavors for the last 30 years.

I have realized that I will not become a millionaire from gambling. I try and control my tilt betting. I have made mistakes, but never a devastating mistake. I like action. Action and competition are my addictions. By controlling my money management, I am still able to gamble on sports and poker.

I am able to balance a good job, a family, and fill my need for action by controlling my bankroll.

I would never advocate someone gambling, but if they like action, I find money management the key.

I have many friends over the years who have crashed and burned via gambling due to money management. I have continued to feed my action because of money management. That's the only tip I have based on my 30 years of action. Best wishes.

excellent post.

[pavyracer]

You guys are mean. Good luck Dashwood. If you come back bet more wisely.

[Bread]

When Pavy is calling out other posters for being mean, you know it's below the belt.

Good luck to you Dashwood. Get your priorities straight and your mind right. You'll be happier for it.

[Dashwood Clipper]

You guys are mean. Good luck Dashwood. If you come back bet more wisely.

Thanks Paver, and congrats on winning the fantasy football league. I am taking time off, I need to, as I need time away, and I need to learn discipline. No one is being mean. I started this thread, I can handle anything thrown my way, good or bad. Lots of solid posters have replied, with support as well as knowledge, and that is greatly appreciated. I can only blame myself for my lack of discipline. I am sure most cappers go through rough spells, but they are capable of navigating their way through it. It is something I need to learn. Hopefully this past dismal month will have taught me a lesson.

[jjgold]

LOL

What losers

These guys lost everything and now think it is ok to just live a normal life and everything forgiven.

Bread he will be BACK

[Bread]

I'm sure he will be back...but he needs to spend some time pleasuring his wife before he returns to the game.

And no, my own advice does not apply to me. I'm above my own rules.

[pavyracer]

Lack of discipline is the scourge of all gamblers. What I did in the past to get out of it is to take time off and only bet on playoffs, major tournaments like March Madness or World Cup of Soccer, Euro etc. Most gamblers are streaky and I found it much easier to beat the lines on major events than actually try to do it during the regural season when games are fixed or coaches try different schemes to improve their teams. What you can also do is put money on the side weekly till you built up a bankroll and when you clear your mind and find some tourney or a team that you like ride them hard and you will win. I have been very profitable this year betting the Falcons and Hawks and fading the Thrashers. I feel I have a good read on my local teams because I read the paper, watch the news on TV and watch all their games. I don't give a damn what the Kansas City Chiefs, San Jose Sharks or Utah Utes do so I don't bet them.

[Bread]

I have been very profitable this year betting the Falcons and Hawks and fading the Thrashers. I feel I have a good read on my local teams because I read the paper, watch the news on TV and watch all their games. I don't give a damn what the Kansas City Chiefs, San Jose Sharks or Utah Utes do so I don't bet them.

I thought you never ever watched the games you bet on Pavy?

[smarmy]

I don't give a damn what the Kansas City Chiefs, San Jose Sharks or Utah Utes do so I don't bet them.

If you don't give a damn about these other teams, how do you know how to bet your teams when they face them. By listening to your biased local reporting? That will bite you in the ass eventually.

[Wilforth]

You need a break. Take it. You'll come back better and smarter.
BOL

[pavyracer]

If you don't give a damn about these other teams, how do you know how to bet your teams when they face them. By listening to your biased local reporting? That will bite you in the ass eventually.

Because the Falcons played the Chiefs once and the Thrashers played the Sharks once a year. I know how good my teams are. When all the public was betting Celtics -10 and Celtics -3.5 against Hawks I was cashing Hawks +10 and Hawks +3.5 tickets. When everyone and their chicken were on Vikings -3.5 I was cashing Falcons ML.

[pavyracer]

I thought you never ever watched the games you bet on Pavy?

I watch the highlights on local news.

[Bread]

Everyone and their chicken???

[smarmy]

Everyone and their chicken???

You beat me to it. That is great.

[y2kls1a4]

I have read this whole thread, and all I can say is I agree...

[betplom]

I have read this whole thread, and all I can say is I agree...

You agree with everything?

Wow, you are easy to get along with.

[fiveteamer]

You are 29 years old. You cannot quit on your own. You will need professional help in order to not gamble anymore.

[topcat]

I am 29 years old, a beautiful wife, 3 wonderful kids. My addiction has taken my life over. If I keep it up I will lose everything. I wish you all luck, but I am done.

iam sorry to hear that you are quitting.my advice would be to take a break from it,and come back later.whatever you decide good luck to you.

[betplom]