1. 01-01-20 07:54 AM #1
    daneblazer
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    How many of you are swearing off gambling for your resolution

    Probably not the best move, but I understand if you decide to go that route.
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  2. 01-01-20 07:56 AM #2
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    Not it.

    But I am gonna stop drinking during weekdays and switch my eating window to morning/afternoon
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  3. 01-01-20 07:58 AM #3
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    No way
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  4. 01-01-20 09:07 AM #4
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    Blacked out last night and woke up at 6am. Put in soccer bet right away. Went back to sleep.

    first thing i did to start 2020

    winner winner as well
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  5. 01-01-20 09:13 AM #5
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    to gamble even more
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  6. 01-01-20 09:15 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by lonegambler23 View Post
    to gamble even more
    Lol
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  7. 01-01-20 10:01 AM #7
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    Nope. Continue with discipline, stick with what is working, and stay the course. When you don't stay the course that's when recklessness takes over and that results in disasters.

    Best of luck to everyone this New Year.
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  8. 01-01-20 10:02 AM #8
    funnyb25
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    Prolly should, but gotta fill the void, so will continue to gamble on games. ADDICTED.

    We Got Games all day today!
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  9. 01-01-20 10:04 AM #9
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    Increase bet sizing is my res.
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  10. 01-01-20 10:10 AM #10
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    Gambling keeps me from doing worse things to make extra money so never stopping!
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  11. 01-01-20 10:40 AM #11
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    Not here. Just keep grinding. This is a great time to look back at your betting database, look over your bets from the last year, and see where you can improve
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  12. 01-01-20 12:34 PM #12
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    If I answered that question "yes," considering this is a gambling forum, it would probably throw up a lot of red flags. .. Lol
    So no..
    Work on trying to find a way to filter choices to limit my bets..
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  13. 01-01-20 12:53 PM #13
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    Nobody can stop unless you get professional help there’s no such thing as quitting on your own
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  14. 01-01-20 03:15 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Nobody can stop unless you get professional help there’s no such thing as quitting on your own
    Stop it JJ..

    Can quit anything in life on your own if you have the desire, discipline and inner strength to do so. JUST SAY NO!!

    Think of something else in your mind then your addiction when the cravings hit you. Go for run and go to the gym instead. Get a job or business and occupy your free time and keep your mind busy. Go to church and finding God can also do it.

    Rehab isn't always the answer. This goes for Gambling, Drug, Sex and or Alcohol addictions.. Gotta know that you are in trouble though and want to quit with a passion.
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  15. 01-01-20 04:02 PM #15
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    No way, I'm amping it up!
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  16. 01-01-20 04:31 PM #16
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    embracing sports betting and swearing off poker
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  17. 01-01-20 05:26 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Increase bet sizing is my res.
    Same. 2.5x only should help make less dumbass plays.
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  18. 01-01-20 05:44 PM #18
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    The good book proves you cannot quit gambling on your own if you are a compulsive gambler you will eventually go back unless you’re enrolled in GA on a regular basis .
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  19. 01-01-20 06:54 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckandadime View Post
    If I answered that question "yes," considering this is a gambling forum, it would probably throw up a lot of red flags. .. Lol
    So no..
    Work on trying to find a way to filter choices to limit my bets..
    Same here.
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  20. 01-01-20 07:25 PM #20
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    Spot bet
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  21. 01-01-20 07:47 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by degennn View Post
    Same. 2.5x only should help make less dumbass plays.
    Consistent Grind betting amounts can be increased.

    I find myself being very hit and miss lately (this year) and only squeezing out small profits over time.. Only way to combat that is to increase the Grind betting sizes..
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  22. 01-01-20 09:07 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Consistent Grind betting amounts can be increased.

    I find myself being very hit and miss lately (this year) and only squeezing out small profits over time.. Only way to combat that is to increase the Grind betting sizes..
    Bol this year!
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  23. 01-01-20 09:28 PM #23
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    We all wish there was a pill we can take daily not tongamble but there’s not
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  24. 01-01-20 09:33 PM #24
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    I sat down with myself first thing this morning and said I would't force bet this year and only stick to what I liked well in advance. First bet of year was a force bet cuz I could not wait until my favorite play. Force bet lost. New year, same shit. Day 1.
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  25. 01-01-20 09:35 PM #25
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    Lol
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  26. 01-01-20 09:39 PM #26
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    It happens. I will try again in 2021.
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  27. 01-01-20 10:00 PM #27
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    You can only stop things you want to stop. I don't want to quit gambling so I won't.
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  28. 01-01-20 10:08 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    I sat down with myself first thing this morning and said I would't force bet this year and only stick to what I liked well in advance. First bet of year was a force bet cuz I could not wait until my favorite play. Force bet lost. New year, same shit. Day 1.
    Lol i had a good day with knicks and twolves today. Force bet suns. Looks dead 1q in haha
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  29. 01-01-20 10:13 PM #29
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    It's hopeless. You can't win long-term.

    Things you tell yourself

    1. I won't fade a line move. ( You do it anyways because you think you know better)

    2. You will only play games you think you have an edge on. ( You bet games last second you didn't even look at all day)

    3. You will flatbet( LMAO)

    4. You can't win.
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  30. 01-01-20 10:13 PM #30
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    quit smoking

    made it 23 hours
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  31. 01-01-20 10:14 PM #31
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  32. 01-01-20 10:14 PM #32
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    We are funny
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  33. 01-02-20 12:03 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by degennn View Post
    Lol i had a good day with knicks and twolves today. Force bet suns. Looks dead 1q in haha
    Cash it LMAO
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  34. 01-02-20 07:24 AM #34
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    No reason to if you are in control
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  35. 01-02-20 07:47 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    It's hopeless. You can't win long-term.

    Things you tell yourself

    1. I won't fade a line move. ( You do it anyways because you think you know better)

    2. You will only play games you think you have an edge on. ( You bet games last second you didn't even look at all day)

    3. You will flatbet( LMAO)

    4. You can't win.
    If you know these things going in then you will never lose a lot of money, your last statement especially
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