Not Gambling Anymore...

[GiveMeaBJ]

Well atleast until I am 21 (September). I had about $35,000 saved up planning to go to Vegas with about 20 of it and see what happens when I turned 21. Lost just under 9k since the New Year. Been a strange year. One great day one horrific day, one losing day, one even day, then another great day, and another horrific day. Honestly, I lost focus betting too many games, too big, pressing a bit just because a games on TV. Last time I took a break I cam back strong. For the time being going to **** around with some freeroll site, play some points contests, and take some shots with the freeplays in the SBR store. Will keep my head in the game. Going to be strange going from winning $1,250 on Providence to winning 0.10 on a game or $10 on a game. But, whatever. I'll root some of you degenerates on. Got to rebuild my bankroll.

Best of luck to you guys and stay strong.

[jjgold]

Your a good guy

I hope you post still and give us winners

good luck pal

[GiveMeaBJ]

Thanks jj. I'll stick around just for entertainment value. My picks have been shit as of late. I'll post picks when my head is clear. You got some kind of ****ing focus. Posting picks everyday in your spreadsheet, gambling everyday, your one of the true grinders.

[G's pks]

You lost over 9k this year? Why? You just knocked yourself out of the game... Come back with a much smaller, longer term plan. You are a good poster and hopefully the break helps.

[bruceBRUCEbruce]

Well atleast until I am 21 (September). I had about $35,000 saved up planning to go to Vegas with about 20 of it and see what happens when I turned 21.

good thing you're quitting. you had a shitty plan to begin with.

[Boner_18]

GL man. Recharge the batteries, spend some time with family and get back in the game.

[GiveMeaBJ]

New Years Day set it off. Felt very strong on Auburn, Oregon, and WVU. We know how that turned out. Played too many favorites. Got into chase mode like an idiot. Kicked off the year betting my normal $250-$500 a game and kicked it up to my rare 4x a year bets of $1,250-$750 on a regular basis. Last night when I bet about 10 games for minimum $750 each I had enough. Got to refocus. Still could be in the game if I wanted but just need a break if I want to make it to Vegas which has been my plan. I feel like when I am focused I am very good and I know I can win in the poker room. The way I see it, I am 20 years old and fortunate enough to live in a rich area with a rich family so if gambling for a living is something that appeals to me I might as well get it out of the way now then do it when I am 30 with a family. So we will see what happens. Probably go bust, but who knows. Lost my patience and my composure.

[GiveMeaBJ]

good thing you're quitting. you had a shitty plan to begin with.

Probably shitty, could be great. Who are you to judge. Losing the 20k won't effect me in 2 years. Atleast I will have this hole gambling dream out of my system.

[jjgold]

Givemeabj I never ever let up, I do not if that is good or bad.

[G's pks]

Probably shitty, could be great. Who are you to judge. Losing the 20k won't effect me in 2 years. Atleast I will have this hole gambling dream out of my system.

Did you lose 20 or 9 g's...big difference...but either way not good.

[GiveMeaBJ]

Did you lose 20 or 9 g's...big difference...but either way not good.

9. I was referring to the 20 I plan on taking to Vegas in 8 months.

[G's pks]

9. I was referring to the 20 I plan on taking to Vegas in 8 months.

Still not good...come back with a game plan that cannot knock you out even with two long losing streaks... If you cannot lower your amounts probably better off quitting... Maybe throw your money into a CD or equity/income fund...GL

[GiveMeaBJ]

Yea I hear you. Money management is typically my #1 rule but I am young and dumb. After 8 months I'll come back calm risking small % of my roll.

[Dunder]

You are young and hopefully you will learn from the mistakes you have been making.
Discipline is the single most important factor between winning and losing in the long run.

From your earlier posts, you seem to be intelligent and capable of making the adjustments. Not a bad thing that you are taking a break for now.

[wal66]

GBJ, goodluck guy. Smart thing taking time off. Knowing when to take a break is a sign that you aren't a degenerate. Not gonna give any advice cause I have none just acknowledging your choice to cool it for a bit.

[GiveMeaBJ]

Thanks guys. I haven't looked at any of the lines today except the hockey games for the SBR Picks. Have $0.44 on the Hawks tonight. Whatever.

[SBR_John]

Bowl season is just hit or miss. Once you start keying on a conference strength or something it can affect every pick. Its a fun time because if you can find a few keys you can run the table but if those keys are off then fvck. Dont feel bad betting small and/or taking a break. Its usually good therapy.

[dmtrader]

You have that kind of money saved up before you are 21 yrs old and you want to gamble with it?

Start a business, build a life for yourself. Don't piss it all away on gambling.

You said you are now betting $20 a game. Stay that way. Take $500 to Vegas in September.

Don't blow yourself up so early in life.

[Shortstop]

BJ, you had $35K saved up and you're only 20 years old? Are you in college?

[GiveMeaBJ]

You have that kind of money saved up before you are 21 yrs old and you want to gamble with it?

Start a business, build a life for yourself. Don't piss it all away on gambling.

You said you are now betting $20 a game. Stay that way. Take $500 to Vegas in September.

Don't blow yourself up so early in life.

$500 to Vegas? Come on man.

[bruceBRUCEbruce]

You have that kind of money saved up before you are 21 yrs old and you want to gamble with it?

Start a business, build a life for yourself. Don't piss it all away on gambling.

You said you are now betting $20 a game. Stay that way. Take $500 to Vegas in September.

Don't blow yourself up so early in life.

well put.
this is the extended version of my "shitty plan" post.

[napalmrain]

BOL man, take some time off and just enjoy watching a game without any pressure. You will bounce back...

[GiveMeaBJ]

BJ, you had $35K saved up and you're only 20 years old? Are you in college?

In college 3rd year. Won about $18k from booking/gambling over the past 3 years. Other 15k from working with my dad and getting overpaid and gifts from my rich grandma. I live in a rich white suburb. Everyone around here gets Escalades and Beamers from there parents. I told my parents to match what I saved. I saved 12k they matched it. I bought a 10k truck. Gambled/booked with the rest. I know I've been spoiled but it ain't my fault.

[GiveMeaBJ]

well put.
this is the extended version of my "shitty plan" post.

And you both sound boring. You only live once. Live everyday like it's your last.

[G's pks]

Also besides all the solid advice...if you do plan on gambling again will you be able to come back and bet 20 to 50 a game after you were betting so much? Have you ever had a winning year? Do you really have the discipline...maybe come back in a few years... Look at this kid Sammy lost all his money admitted to begging borrowing and stealing $2500 from his brother to keep gambling and now is broke again! Do not turn out like that degenerate...GL

[Shortstop]

In college 3rd year. Won about $18k from booking/gambling over the past 3 years. Other 15k from working with my dad and getting overpaid and gifts from my rich grandma. I live in a rich white suburb. Everyone around here gets Escalades and Beamers from there parents. I told my parents to match what I saved. I saved 12k they matched it. I bought a 10k truck. Gambled/booked with the rest. I know I've been spoiled but it ain't my fault.

Are you Spencer from The Hills?

[JohnAnthony]

I'm on a hiatus as well BJ, and I agree with what Dunder said about discipline. I hope you can make them back.

[GiveMeaBJ]

Also besides all the solid advice...if you do plan on gambling again will you be able to come back and bet 20 to 50 a game after you were betting so much? Have you ever had a winning year? Do you really have the discipline...maybe come back in a few years... Look at this kid Sammy lost all his money admitted to begging borrowing and stealing $2500 from his brother to keep gambling and now is broke again! Do not turn out like that degenerate...GL

No not betting $20-$50 a game. Going to take that $20k and probably go $400 each game.

Been betting since I was 15 and kept records each year. In 05' I lost a little, 06' I won a little, when I turned 17 in 07' I started betting bigger because I got all that money and I cleaned up in NCAA Hoops and won a lot that year. 08' I lost about 25% of my winnings back. In 09' I finished ahead by a little bit. In a hole this year. As a whole I am up. Typically clean up in MLB, NFL, NCAAB and lifetime losing in NCAAF, breaking even in hockey, losing a bit in NBA but I am hot and cold there, just recently started capping soccer and over 141 plays I am + units but not big enough sample size.

Will never be like Sammy. Saw too many of my friends lose what they didn't have and had the parent bail out/bookie knock on the door/ducking and dodging and it's just not worth it.

[bradthebloke]

rememeber its a marathon, not a sprint. good luck, buddy

[G's pks]

No not betting $20-$50 a game. Going to take that $20k and probably go $400 each game.

Been betting since I was 15 and kept records each year. In 05' I lost a little, 06' I won a little, when I turned 17 in 07' I started betting bigger because I got all that money and I cleaned up in NCAA Hoops and won a lot that year. 08' I lost about 25% of my winnings back. In 09' I finished ahead by a little bit. In a hole this year. As a whole I am up. Typically clean up in MLB, NFL, NCAAB and lifetime losing in NCAAF, breaking even in hockey, losing a bit in NBA but I am hot and cold there, just recently started capping soccer and over 141 plays I am + units but not big enough sample size.

Will never be like Sammy. Saw too many of my friends lose what they didn't have and had the parent bail out/bookie knock on the door/ducking and dodging and it's just not worth it.

Glad to hear it...and that in the long run you are still up... Maybe really lower your amounts on the sports you have trouble with... I agree with hockey rarely bet...had Penguins last night over the Oilers who are horrible... I turned off with Penguins down 2-0 after 2nd period... Just found out Penguins came back with3 goals in third period to win it for me...but I know hockey is not my best sport..cut back on the ones you find tougher... GL

[GiveMeaBJ]

Yea, trying to weed out NCAAF slowly but surely. Still feel I can beat it but just when I seem to be getting a feel for the teams they pull a 180 on me and I have a 0-4 Saturday to **** my month up.

[obamaismyuncle]

Betting advice from the biggest chalk bettor on SBR...

[G's pks]

Yea, trying to weed out NCAAF slowly but surely. Still feel I can beat it but just when I seem to be getting a feel for the teams they pull a 180 on me and I have a 0-4 Saturday to **** my month up.

review the games you lost...do you usually bet so many games in one day or were you chasing...were all these bets placed before 1st game or added loss after loss... This was the angle I took years ago to turn into a winner...

[ronaldo922]

trust me just quit

[GiveMeaBJ]

No, no, no. Always, lock in my plays overnight. Never add a bet after games start. Just bad news when you do that. Your either adding to losses or taking out of winners.

I consider myself a volume bettor. I know you are EXTREMLEY patient but on an NFL Sunday I bet anywhere from 1-8 games depending on if I like them. Never say "oh I have too many" or "oh I don't have enough" or "oh I don't have a 4pm bet" just bet the value. Thats what I got away from to start this year. Betting EVERY bowl game. Chasing in 2nd halves. Not playing halves anymore. Usually don't only when my head gets ****ed up.