My quest to get out of debt...

[Karayilan9]

You'll make it back

[MrX]

I don't care how you go about getting out of this, but you should not live under the delusion that you are a winning gambler done in by bad money management. Long winning streaks followed by inevitable disaster is exactly what you get with a chasing mentality. Don't credit your winning streak to good handicapping and your downfall to bad money management. They are both the result of your betting style.

The reasoning behind your MLB picks written in this thread will not lead to +EV bets. In fact, I'd be surprised if they don't have expectancies worse than the vig. I'm not trying to shame you. You're 20. You're not supposed to know what you're doing.

Best of luck, though. As previously stated, you've got a much better chance going for a big parlay than trying to grind.

[moses millsap]

Again, as somebody who's been down this road before, you are only asking for more trouble. It will reach a point where you have nobody willing to help you in any aspect of your life. I would stop chasing immediately and do some manual labor/work/exercise, anything to keep you active and your mind on other things.

[Mikail]

I see nothing but trouble ahead

[InTheHole]

Giants -154 to win $1,200
Dodgers -184 to win $1,200
Indians Over 10 to win $1,200
Marlins -172 to win $1,200
Angels -200 to win $1,200

throw a little extra on those runlines

ps...dont like the o10 but good luck

You will only lose one bet tonight if that.

[Irish Lumberjack]

Good luck tonight, and keep grinding. I've enjoyed lookin in on your picks the past few days.

[jellobiafra]

A young Brock Landers.

[keyboarding]

Quit gambling and get a couple jobs... You could have this taken care of in six months... Plus it would give lots of time to contemplate on how you really got yourself into your hole...

This is the best advice in the thread.

If you're only 20 then your debts are nothing in the grand scheme of things. Stop gambling and set up a payment plan with the people you owe. And remember - stop gambling.

Also true. Being 20, that's nothing. Most people your age have 4x that amount in school debt.

1. Ohio ML
2. kipnap Eric Berry
3. you made it

Guys I know I need to quit gambling.

You don't know it well enough since you aren't going to quit.

The following should be better ideas than gambling to earn money.
1. Pawn items
2. Apply for a personal loan (not sure how your credit is but some banks/credit unions will easily give 2k+ loans to people)
3. Donate Plasma (sounds dumb I know but this is an extra 250.00+ a month and it also helps people)

Most importantly, create a budget and stick to it to prevent this from happening again. I like anyone here hope you do not lose and hope you come out a winner but reckless behavior can ruin people and lives.

Best of luck and keep your head up.

Also solid advice.

You could also just flee the city/state/country.

[compaqDikk]

have you taken a shot with creditwagering yet?

i will buy your sbrpoints for $4 via paypal

[jjgold]

[GODFATHER]

Hi Givemeabj,

Listen my friend.

I'm a bookie myself. I would just like to say look at all the people you have disrespected including yourself. By saying that your friend you grew up with won't harm you shows you are out of hand, why?? Do you believe he would have booked those bets if you would have said, hey listen, if I win pay me, if I lose I really don't have the money, I'm just doing this for a long shot. Be careful you will get your tit in a ringer and someone will hurt you if you screw the wrong people.

Best of wishes

[reno cool]

the Reverend JJ Gold

[Nickelicious]

Online casinos kill. Speaking from experience. I was ignorant about how they are rigged, thought the odds would only be a little worse than live casinos. I won a lot of money from them at first, but then lost it all back and then some. Then I only did multiplayer blackjack and that worked well for a while, but the more you play, the worse off you end up.

Haven't gone back to one in months and my roll is much better off for it. I would only go back to multiplayer blackjack if I was rich and even then I'd only use .05% of any bankroll and just play for fun.

[GiveMeaBJ]

You owe people $5410 and you made all these bets. Where did you get the money to make these bets, are they all on credit? If you had this money offshore, you should withdraw and settle up your debts. I dont know where you live, but I work as a chef and I will hire anyone to come in and wash dishes a few nights a week. Not the greatest job, but you get a free meal, and some money, might help you get back on your feet.

No, of course not. If I had this offshore I would cash it out in a second. This is all on credit through one of my best friends older brother. I live in NJ and could use the work if you are local.

[GiveMeaBJ]

I know. I am young and done. I know I may be ****ing some people over here but in the end my debts will get paid. It may take time but they will get paid. This is the only night I will be making plays this big. If this night is -$2,000 or more I am out. Done, come clean to my bookie and work out a plan. Also probably start selling some mj here and there to make a few hundred extra. If this night is a big night then I can go back to my normal size betting hoping to grind out of this. The facts are I have posted winning seasons elsewhere, I know I can win. I know my betting style may have been a result of the hot streak getting extended but when I am winning I am much more patient and much more calm.

I feel like some of you think I made this thread for attention. In reality I am just hoping to have a good night tonight and use this thread so I can write up games which helps me think my bets out a little more as well as keeping my emotions in check. This thread hopefully keeps me with a level head and all the support and advice has been great. The reality is I live in the rich suburbs of NJ and have a high paying job awaiting my graduation. This debt won't last and as long as I don't let this gambling effect me when I graduate then I should have a successful life.

BTW I never rarely bet big favorites. This is not the way I plan to win that money back.

[MartinBlank]

Man.

I hope you learn a lesson from this mess. I really wish you the best.

But do you know how many of these threads have come and gone? They all end badly.

[Brewdogmike]

You'll come back from this. Just be glad you're learning this lesson now, instead of after you have a kid and a mortgage.

[poker_dummy101]

You'll come back from this. Just be glad you're learning this lesson now, instead of after you have a kid and a mortgage.

If he wins tonight he wont learn his lesson.

I hope you lose tonight and have to face reality (without broken bones or any kind of physical damage). You are only 20 this is not the path you want to be heading down, because later on youre going to screw yourself even more. Tell your parents, get a job and get out the situation. Move on with your life without having to worry.

[InTheHole]

Gambling+Posting=Life

[MJFtheGenius]

parlay like 20 teams

[MrX]

The facts are I have posted winning seasons elsewhere, I know I can win.

No. You can't.

Again, I'm not trying to be mean. I'm just trying to give you some reality. I know you see a lot of people in here that think they can, but you're not going use casual sports knowledge and reason to successfully find +EV plays and win long term. If you really think it's your destiny to be a handicapper, study the math, learn regression analysis, become proficient with a programming language, run sims, do something that separates you from what every joe schmoe is doing.

If you're not ready for that, and just want to be in the business, start bonus whoring, arbing, or other market-based approaches.

Quit gambling, though. Seriously, that's much better advice.

Again, best of luck, whatever you do.

[manny24]

If this night is -$2,000 or more I am out. Done, come clean to my bookie and work out a plan. Also probably start selling some mj here and there to make a few hundred extra.

good call...selling drugs is better than gambling...you're a guaranteed favorite and winner every time!

[DrStale]

Not looking good thus far...CLE/BAL should go under easy, Dodgers losing and Marlins tied...

[MartinBlank]

Can he win any cash by even going 3-2?

The Dodgers were such heavy favs---I can't see him digging himself out of that hole.

This doesn't look like it will have a happy ending at all.

[Mikail]

I see nothing but trouble ahead

GET THAT JOB!

[MartinBlank]

It is official. Dodgers lose to the Pirates.

The Indians/Baltimore went under.

And the Mets just scored 2 in the 9th to take the lead over the Marlins.

This kid didn't just lose. He got crushed. Anyone think he will ever post again?

Lesson learned?

[wtf]

jj is the king!

[Mikail]

Losing is like quicksand.... the more you struggle and fight, the deeper you go!!!

[MartinBlank]

And just to add insult to injury.

The Mets just beat the Marlins.

[moses millsap]

Chasing always leads to this. Let's see if he can get SF and Anaheim in.

[MartinBlank]

I think SF and Anaheim winning will only lesson the blow.

It would be like a drive-by victim saying he was grateful he was shot only 11 times, and not 15.

[Mikail]

I think he should hang it up for awhile!

[Hotdiggity11]

This won't end well...

[Hotdiggity11]

Unless the Angels have a miracle comeback, this was a complete burial.

[moses millsap]

please do not place another bet this weekend; you need a long break and a job