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    iceman02
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    Im facing a reality check.

    Iam under over 6k in the last 3 months. It really sucks because now i face the reality to stop. Its crushing me financially im going broke. Any advice guys?

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    Jrod124
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    Take a break, then pick 1 sport to bet on and focus on just that. Don't bet everything on the board

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    senseionline
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    take a break come back stronger

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    BIGDAY
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    Icee, get it back!!

    Clemson ML tonight!!

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    unde0087
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    You should stop gambling and stop coming to sites that focus on gambling like sbr. Nothing is going to change until you put yourself in a position to change.
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    jjgold
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    Come back baseball

    Life more important

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    Goat Milk
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    Quote Originally Posted by unde0087 View Post
    You should stop gambling and stop coming to sites that focus on gambling like sbr. Nothing is going to change until you put yourself in a position to change.
    This. Step away from gambling sites. Also, start to really assess whether or not you're good enough to make money gambling. If you're not, then just stop, or play with small money that you can afford to lose, just for entertainment/action.

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    BRAVES1985
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    keep gambling money separate

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    semibluff
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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman02 View Post
    Iam under over 6k in the last 3 months. It really sucks because now i face the reality to stop. Its crushing me financially im going broke. Any advice guys?
    You gamble for profit or you gamble for entertainment. I would suggest you find a cheaper form of entertainment.
    Golden rule: Never ever gamble with money you can't afford to lose.

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    Mac4Lyfe
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    Bet with SBR betpoints until you get your swag back. You have to stop betting on every game as if you have to. Start air betting like a lot of fakers and wait until you get hot to use real money. Only bet what you're willing to lose. I was up pretty good in October but crashed and burned in the last 2 months but I don't give a fukk and I don't chase. Gambling can be a roller coaster and you have to be able to ride the ebbs and flows. You have to hammer it when you can and know when to tuck your tail and bail.

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    Quote Originally Posted by semibluff View Post
    You gamble for profit or you gamble for entertainment. I would suggest you find a cheaper form of entertainment.
    Golden rule: Never ever gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
    Gambling a lot cheaper than cocaine...

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    Cut your losses, and stop. I know you want it back, but it's not happening. My life is shot because of chasing all the money I lost. Among other things, but financially the answer is stopping completely.

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    The Kraken
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    You will never get your swag back, you never had swag. The days of easy money is gone. For people like you me and 99.9% of sbr posters, we're simply fish, we cannot win. The only chance any of us have is to play parlays and treat them like a lottery. Try to hit a 15 or 20 teamer.

    Do yourself a favor and quit giving your money your hard earned money to millionaires that dont need it

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    SEAHAWKHARRY
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    Bro about 6 years ago i lost everything due to bad business partner .During that time i would bet 4-700 a weekend no problem i was bringing home 3 grand a week.after that happend i had to start back once my shit was together very smal like 10$ bets small because i loved Football action i have since graduated to higher units but still in the game ..cash out every spring

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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman02 View Post
    Iam under over 6k in the last 3 months. It really sucks because now i face the reality to stop. Its crushing me financially im going broke. Any advice guys?
    Dark Alley...helmet shines at $25 a pop...you're back in the game in no time...sure you'll feel a little gay, but do you want to gamble or sit on the sidelines

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    opie1988
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    For starters.....become a PRO

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    Quote Originally Posted by opie1988 View Post
    For starters.....become a PRO
    what if he wants to bet for money instead of gift cards?

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    USCPHILLYGUY
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    Quote Originally Posted by opie1988 View Post
    For starters.....become a PRO

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    Once we realize that the majority of us gamblers lose, that'll be the first step to stop. I went to the track when I was 16, loss all 8 races, never went to the track again. Won my first 12 games in the NFL when I was 15, finally stopped playing after 34 years of up and down. (More down than up of course)

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    opie1988
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingdom View Post
    what if he wants to bet for money instead of gift cards?
    One and the same. Anyone who can't see the value shouldn't be betting anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SEAHAWKHARRY View Post
    Bro about 6 years ago i lost everything due to bad business partner .During that time i would bet 4-700 a weekend no problem i was bringing home 3 grand a week.after that happend i had to start back once my shit was together very smal like 10$ bets small because i loved Football action i have since graduated to higher units but still in the game ..cash out every spring
    Harry very inspirational story......sorry to hear someone screwed you over....glad you're back in the game

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    jjgold
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    Nobody wins

    Bet for fun meaning money you do not care about

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    Quote Originally Posted by opie1988 View Post
    For starters.....become a PRO
    Agreed. If you can not go Cold Turkey then bet points. You will be surprised how many action you get and the $$ you will save. GL.

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    jjgold
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    Betpoints leads to the real thing eventually

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    Be patient. Follow the forum and wait for games that Seaweed, Twizzle, Lakerboy, and Lang are playing. If 3 of these four are on the same side, take the rubber band off of your roll and pound it!

    You can thank me at the end of the year with a nice fruit basket for Christmas.

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    semibluff
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Sanchez View Post
    Dark Alley...helmet shines at $25 a pop...you're back in the game in no time...sure you'll feel a little gay, but do you want to gamble or sit on the sidelines
    Nah! Just borrow money from jjgold's uncle.

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    Easy-Rider 66
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Betpoints leads to the real thing eventually
    In the OP's case he needs the reverse to be true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
    Be patient. Follow the forum and wait for games that Seaweed, Twizzle, Lakerboy, and Lang are playing. If 3 of these four are on the same side, take the rubber band off of your roll and pound it!

    You can thank me at the end of the year with a nice fruit basket for Christmas.
    That's if you take the OPPOSITE side.

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    iceman we see u post this once a month, get help or keep going in the hole. bol

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    Snowball
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    get some books at amazon, develop some new strategies and take this time off, make practice bets then work it fresh.

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    Get an installment loan. Get back to gambling

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    b1slickguy
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    Quote Originally Posted by lonegambler23 View Post
    iceman we see u post this once a month, get help or keep going in the hole. bol
    This...and post your plays.
    Good luck.

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    RudyRuetigger
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    didn't you make this thread a few months ago

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    oh, I see someone already said that

    LOL

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    Snowball
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    i will speak a secret code now,
    i only say this to guys that need help.

    ready?

    martingale by team colors.

    you will not lose.

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