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  • jjgold
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 07-20-05
    • 388179

    #1
    Everyone wants to do this for a living
    But we can’t
  • KVB
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 05-29-14
    • 74817

    #2
    That’s usually because those that build a bankroll either make huge money management mistakes, like raising the bet size irresponsibly after a win streak or, cashing out “before they lose it” not giving themselves credit for winning.

    Picking winners is the easy part, Gold, it’s patience, discipline, emotions, and all the other pitfalls that come with gambling and that are exploited daily by the markets that stop some bettors.

    Some simply aren’t built for the game.

    You can go on a win streak at your current unit size, and when things get choppy and stabilize, you might be ready to make some real money, raising the stakes at the new bankroll level.

    But bettors would rather use the money to buy a new toy or something, sending them back to square one.

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    • jjgold
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 07-20-05
      • 388179

      #3
      KVB outstanding post and dead on
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      • pologq
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 10-07-12
        • 19899

        #4
        when i lose i chase. i was good for a little bit but then went back to old ways. not good.
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        • BeatTheJerk
          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
          • 08-19-07
          • 31794

          #5
          STFU Gold I’m tired of your charade on here you bald prick.
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          • BeatTheJerk
            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
            • 08-19-07
            • 31794

            #6
            Originally posted by BeatTheJerk
            STFU Gold I’m tired of your charade on here you bald prick.
            Bald mindless prick*
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            • funnyb25
              BARRELED IN @ SBR!
              • 07-09-09
              • 39663

              #7
              Yup

              Any time I cash out I re-deposit next day (or same day)
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              • jjgold
                SBR Aristocracy
                • 07-20-05
                • 388179

                #8
                Jerky You still wearing those baggy pants selling $5 nickel bags weed?
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                • Otters27
                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                  • 07-14-07
                  • 30760

                  #9
                  Wish I could do this for a living. God knows I can't handle it though
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                  • carolinakid
                    SBR Posting Legend
                    • 01-12-11
                    • 19106

                    #10
                    2 things imo get a lot of people in trouble playing too many games on a given day, you never need more than 4 to 5 at the most and playing games well in advance and not getting a power number on a game.
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                    • KVB
                      SBR Aristocracy
                      • 05-29-14
                      • 74817

                      #11
                      Putting an arbitrary number on how many games to play in a day is a mistake.

                      You play what qualifies.

                      If there are too many, and there is a concern that too much risk is put out at once, you don't lower the unit size or arbitrarily eliminate plays, you make two-pick parlays, where you can decrease your risk and increase your reward.

                      Mathematically, this is what is optimal and the best way to handle it.
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                      • BeatTheJerk
                        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                        • 08-19-07
                        • 31794

                        #12
                        Originally posted by jjgold
                        Jerky You still wearing those baggy pants selling $5 nickel bags weed?
                        Not anymore, back in 1998 yes in 8th grade. I’m a single father now & take care of my son each & everyday of my life. Who do you take care of besides your pathetic self ?
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                        • BeatTheJerk
                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                          • 08-19-07
                          • 31794

                          #13
                          Originally posted by KVB
                          Putting an arbitrary number on how many games to play in a day is a mistake.

                          You play what qualifies.

                          If there are too many, and there is a concern that too much risk is put out at once, you don't lower the unit size or arbitrarily eliminate plays, you make two-pick parlays, where you can decrease your risk and increase your reward.

                          Mathematically, this is what is optimal and the best way to handle it.
                          This is absolutely correct. I don’t always follow this rule, but I 100% agree with it.
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                          • shadymcgrady
                            SBR Posting Legend
                            • 02-27-12
                            • 10036

                            #14
                            Doing something for a living drains enjoyment out of it, I salute jerky for living the dream and having the balls. I'd rather lose and have fun at a hobby than win and grind
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                            • carolinakid
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 01-12-11
                              • 19106

                              #15
                              what i do here in normal times i do it as a normal job, monday thru friday and then do my own thing on the weekend to recharge me back up.if i want to put in some over time with the games it my choice for the weekend and if i may add when im away for the weekend i want nothing to do with games or watching them, i know when to flip the switch
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                              • BeatTheJerk
                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                • 08-19-07
                                • 31794

                                #16
                                Originally posted by shadymcgrady
                                Doing something for a living drains enjoyment out of it, I salute jerky for living the dream and having the balls. I'd rather lose and have fun at a hobby than win and grind
                                Yeah I agree it does, that’s why after my losing days I’m totally distraught & unhinged the next day lol
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                                • RudyRuetigger
                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                  • 08-24-10
                                  • 65084

                                  #17
                                  JJ literally gets paid for posting here
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                                  • BeatTheJerk
                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                    • 08-19-07
                                    • 31794

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by RudyRuetigger
                                    JJ literally gets paid for posting here
                                    How much do you think he makes per post ? They probably pay him $10,000 annually so do the math throughout the years right.
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                                    • cincinnatikid513
                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                      • 11-23-17
                                      • 45360

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by RudyRuetigger
                                      JJ literally gets paid for posting here
                                      makes sense over 360k post
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                                      • jjgold
                                        SBR Aristocracy
                                        • 07-20-05
                                        • 388179

                                        #20
                                        Cincy Kid maybe you can turn pro?
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                                        • johnnyvegas13
                                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                          • 05-21-15
                                          • 27911

                                          #21
                                          Getting there
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                                          • pologq
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 10-07-12
                                            • 19899

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by KVB
                                            Putting an arbitrary number on how many games to play in a day is a mistake.

                                            You play what qualifies.

                                            If there are too many, and there is a concern that too much risk is put out at once, you don't lower the unit size or arbitrarily eliminate plays, you make two-pick parlays, where you can decrease your risk and increase your reward.

                                            Mathematically, this is what is optimal and the best way to handle it.
                                            interesting point. will consider this.
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                                            • mjsuax13
                                              Moderator
                                              • 03-14-15
                                              • 25170

                                              #23
                                              I have zero interest in doing this for a living. I’m already living the dream.
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                                              • BeatTheJerk
                                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                • 08-19-07
                                                • 31794

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by mjsuax13
                                                I have zero interest in doing this for a living. I’m already living the dream.
                                                Can I be part of the team of the business This shit is fuckin’ draining me pal
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                                                • dark star
                                                  SBR MVP
                                                  • 01-04-09
                                                  • 3900

                                                  #25
                                                  Fisscuk is a top 5 video poker player in the world....Look it the fuk up!!
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                                                  • TheMoneyShot
                                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                    • 02-14-07
                                                    • 28672

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by RudyRuetigger
                                                    JJ literally gets paid for posting here
                                                    Not a bad gig actually.... talk gambling 24/7... shoot guns in a basement... and dance on cam. Sign me up.
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                                                    • jjgold
                                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                                      • 07-20-05
                                                      • 388179

                                                      #27
                                                      I am going to get a shirt nobody wins

                                                      I would think you need at least five books to start And monitor everything too much time for so little return even if you are successful
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                                                      • JIBBBY
                                                        SBR Aristocracy
                                                        • 12-10-09
                                                        • 83686

                                                        #28
                                                        Need to show discipline and control with your bet sizing, embrace the grind!! Also need to keep your daytime job and or an alternative source of income in your life.

                                                        Gambling should always be just a fun hobby on the side. A challenge and not a constant source of monthly income that you rely on year after year even if you are good at it..

                                                        That's just my take.
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                                                        • jjgold
                                                          SBR Aristocracy
                                                          • 07-20-05
                                                          • 388179

                                                          #29
                                                          The thing is everybody wants to be that pro


                                                          Landers has made it
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                                                          • SBR_Guest_Pro
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 02-10-15
                                                            • 3955

                                                            #30
                                                            Do what?
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                                                            • BeatTheJerk
                                                              BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                              • 08-19-07
                                                              • 31794

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by SBR_Guest_Pro
                                                              Do what?
                                                              Gamble.
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                                                              • JIBBBY
                                                                SBR Aristocracy
                                                                • 12-10-09
                                                                • 83686

                                                                #32
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                                                                • jjgold
                                                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                                                  • 07-20-05
                                                                  • 388179

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Almost every single poker player is broke they’re just names now all beggars


                                                                  So many poker players in Vegas are actually panhandling
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                                                                  • funnyb25
                                                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                    • 07-09-09
                                                                    • 39663

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Everyone sucks
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                                                                    • carolinakid
                                                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                                                      • 01-12-11
                                                                      • 19106

                                                                      #35
                                                                      you have made it as a pro, when you bet the games that come to you and you can take times away from the games when you want to.............and you can mix your gambling time away from your time away from the games...........so many players cant take the time off from gambling and when they lose they do stupid things like parlays to get the money loss back, what never works in the long run.plus drinking or getting drunk when betting is not a way to go, would you go to a normal job high or drunk No
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