Do any of you guys ever consider quitting gambling?

jjgold · 05-17-10, 07:55 AM

I am sure many of us waste our talents because we are too consumed with gambling.

Gambling for the most part is just a drug and also promotes isolation and anti social behaviors.

We all quit from time to time but most come back to the drug of excitement and challenge.

God Bless

shari91 · 05-17-10, 08:03 AM

For me at the moment, if I didn't gamble I wouldn't be able to stay home with my son.

But on a day-to-day, basis? Yeah I think of quitting all the time. Not only is it a bit strange to be throwing out certain words when friends are just throwing $500 down for fun because they like the name/colour, but it's not too hot for my love life as it seems guys really don't like chicks into sports after a certain level.

I have a certain goal and once it's obtained, I'm done.

jjgold · 05-17-10, 08:07 AM

Shari that is what they all say, gambling is not a switch. I say your gambling 10 years from now especially if your doing well. Guys here love women gamblers.

Cuse0323 · 05-17-10, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by shari91

For me at the moment, if I didn't gamble I wouldn't be able to stay home with my son.

But on a day-to-day, basis? Yeah I think of quitting all the time. Not only is it a bit strange to be throwing out certain words when friends are just throwing $500 down for fun because they like the name/colour, but it's not too hot for my love life as it seems guys really don't like chicks into sports after a certain level.

I have a certain goal and once it's obtained, I'm done.

This is the main problem for me, I'm shooting for a goal and I get so close and can't quit. Then I go back down and fight to get close again. Vicious cycle.

mrmarket · 05-17-10, 08:17 AM

If ever a time came where it was impossible to obtain an edge I would quit in that very moment.

A lot of educated people struggle with gambling if they are profitable. They feel responsible to themselves and society because they perceive their "talent" as being wasted on a fundamentally unproductive endeavor. What they fail to realize however is how inconsequential they are. I'm not saying it derogatorily but besides you and your family nobody really cares what you do (as long as it does not affect them adversely). Lose the guilt and enjoy your life.

Added: Barry Greenstein has a chapter on this in his book Ace on the River. It is good reading and might help you think about the subject.

shari91 · 05-17-10, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Cuse0323

This is the main problem for me, I'm shooting for a goal and I get so close and can't quit. Then I go back down and fight to get close again. Vicious cycle.

Yeah, that's the hard part. When you find yourself thinking "I can make x amount, so I surely can make xx amount", it's time to either drop your units down permanently and be thankful that you've made that much at all, or go in for a big chunk. There seems to be always a plateau. Even if you said I was $500 away and offered to give me that amount, most would keep going. Not me, now. Never. Once I peak, I'm done.

KC · 05-17-10, 08:23 AM

It is a big waste of time and can totally ruin your life if you let it get out of control. I have stopped for a few weeks maybe even a month or two but always come back. Over the years have learned to manage money better, thats the key.

as99 · 05-17-10, 08:23 AM

Right now I'm winning day after day so I will not quit.

shari91 · 05-17-10, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by mrmarket

If ever a time came where it was impossible to obtain an edge I would quit in that very moment. A lot of educated people struggle with gambling if they are profitable. They feel responsible to themselves and society because they perceive their "talent" as being wasted on a fundamentally unproductive endeavor. What they fail to realize however is how inconsequential they are. I'm not saying it derogatorily but besides you and your family nobody really cares what you do (as long as it does not affect them adversely). Lose the guilt and enjoy your life. Added: Barry Greenstein has a chapter on this in his book Ace on the River. It is good reading and might help you think about the subject.

Thank you for this.

Sometimes just makes me feel like the lowest common denominator of society. Yes, harder because I'm a female, but I can't imagine it would be all that better if I were a man. Going to keep trucking along and see what happens. And I'll definitely by the book you mentioned.

Thanks again!!

OmgUrMom · 05-17-10, 08:27 AM

i've said i was gonna quit a hundred times AT LEAST, usually poker, yet here i am, still addicted

Chi_archie · 05-17-10, 08:27 AM

haven't thought about it lately....

Golden Bullet · 05-17-10, 08:27 AM

I will never quit.I come from generations of gamblers. Gambling with limitations is me that's who Golden Bullet is. Quitting will never be an option. Control is the big thing so I can continue gambling for the rest of my life. Always with a dream of winning the big one or catching a streak. Gambling keeps us thinking, handicapping, lots of benefits. I have communicated with many smart people who are gamblers. I don't consider VLT's Gambling only games where you have to handicap.

milwaukee mike · 05-17-10, 08:28 AM

mrmarket i'm with you

casino here switched the rake on the no-limit poker tables to $8 max per pot (still 10%) and that was enough to push it into a wash per hour based on my history.
i ran the numbers and it makes no sense to play anymore - never really did in the first place as i was netting maybe $3/hour over the long run + free food

so yes i'll still play poker once in a while but not even 10% of the time i used to play.

IT'S ALL ABOUT WILL POWER AND STICKING TO PROFITABLE SITUATIONS

Domestic · 05-17-10, 08:33 AM

Enjoy the Challenge too much, makes watching sport that I would probably watch anyway more entertaining. As long as you can afford to lose what you are betting it won't have too many negative effects on you. It is addictive though.

jayc88 · 05-17-10, 08:36 AM

why would anyone around here quit gambling ?
99 % of SBR posters are winning day in day out

unusialsusp5 · 05-17-10, 08:38 AM

actually being able to bet small amounts will help keep you from going broke. these online books take smaller bets that you would have been embarrassed to bet with a local bookie. it surprised me that you can get the same gratification with smaller bets and at least don't have to worry about going clean.

no1here · 05-17-10, 08:40 AM

I am cashing most days and never have a losing day of any significant impact. I hardly deposit and the total for the last six years is under $500. I have won big amounts 7.5K, 6.25K, 5K. I do withdraw having three last month. Gambling is my only income. I have worked extremely hard at it and now on the edge of 100K yearly. I never give quitting a moment of thought. I do have plans already started of school/club of 25 members making millions. As creater of club I will be able to retire from POKER but still receive my share yearly. Even after my death my share will go to my family. POKER is FREE MONEY!

jayc88 · 05-17-10, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by unusialsusp5

actually being able to bet small amounts will help keep you from going broke. these online books take smaller bets that you would have been embarrassed to bet with a local bookie. it surprised me that you can get the same gratification with smaller bets and at least don't have to worry about going clean.

wont work for most of the people here

mrmarket · 05-17-10, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by jayc88

why would anyone around here quit gambling ?
99 % of SBR posters are winning day in day out

Level?

konck · 05-17-10, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by mrmarket

If ever a time came where it was impossible to obtain an edge I would quit in that very moment.

A lot of educated people struggle with gambling if they are profitable. They feel responsible to themselves and society because they perceive their "talent" as being wasted on a fundamentally unproductive endeavor. What they fail to realize however is how inconsequential they are. I'm not saying it derogatorily but besides you and your family nobody really cares what you do (as long as it does not affect them adversely). Lose the guilt and enjoy your life.

Added: Barry Greenstein has a chapter on this in his book Ace on the River. It is good reading and might help you think about the subject.

Barry Greenstein scammed Millions from UB did he put that in the book

Him and Seabrook

mrmarket · 05-17-10, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by konck

Barry Greenstein scammed Millions from UB did he put that in the book

Him and Seabrook

Russ Hamilton was the primary person responsible for the cheating as well as the owners (I can't remember who they were offhand). Greenstein was friends with Hamilton and defended him but since the new information came to light i am doubtful he would still. Sebok is a shill for UB. Barry and Joe had nothing at all to do with the scandal.

Barry is also one of the most upstanding gamblers around.

camel · 05-17-10, 08:49 AM

Makes watching sports more enjoyable... from time to time i've walked away for a couple of months, but i end up coming back. Over time i've reduced the amount i've wagered too, trying to save more money for other stuff. Gambling is just a hobby that can get out of control if you let it, but as long as you have control, it shouldn't be a problem.

shari91 · 05-17-10, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by no1here

POKER is FREE MONEY!

I honestly believe if you took out the way I look/my ability to consume a lot alcohol/my accent, I wouldn't be as nearly as successful in poker as I have been. No offence, but most guys are tools when a female's around. If I go all in, everyone assumes I must have a killer hand so they fold after raising before me. If I have the chance to ask for advice about whether a flush is bigger than 2 pair, all the better.

2daBank · 05-17-10, 09:57 AM

never been a quitter, in fact really dont like quitters and couldnt think of any reason i would ever quit....then again i dont make up dumbshit new "systems" every week that always fail like the author of this thread...every time this guy had a system for college hoops he would start a thread then after a losing day start a new thread like the last one never happened , you should fukkin quit, was actually hoping they never let you out of china or wherever the hell you were when your chump ass got all your papers jacked like a clown

mtneer1212 · 05-17-10, 09:59 AM

I'll bet you 20 points you can't quit.

36mafia · 05-17-10, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

I am sure many of us waste our talents because we are too consumed with gambling.

Gambling for the most part is just a drug and also promotes isolation and anti social behaviors.

We all quit from time to time but most come back to the drug of excitement and challenge.

God Bless

sharp post vaJJ

jjgold · 05-17-10, 10:16 AM

No one quits here
I do not want to see quitters
control ok quit no

I will make video this week addressing thread and everyone in it.

warriorfan707 · 05-17-10, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by 2daBank

never been a quitter, in fact really dont like quitters and couldnt think of any reason i would ever quit....then again i dont make up dumbshit new "systems" every week that always fail like the author of this thread...every time this guy had a system for college hoops he would start a thread then after a losing day start a new thread like the last one never happened , you should fukkin quit, was actually hoping they never let you out of china or wherever the hell you were when your chump ass got all your papers jacked like a clown

how about if you get on your knees, suck my dick like your mother did, swallow my load like she did, and we will call it even like her and I did

dumb bitch, u have no clue what you're talking about

2daBank · 05-17-10, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by warriorfan707

how about if you get on your knees, suck my dick like your mother did, swallow my load like she did, and we will call it even like her and I did

dumb bitch, u have no clue what you're talking about

you are so tough behind a pc!!!!!!! go make another "system" you fukkin chump, then keep saying you changed it and fudge the record over and over and over....we get it you are a fukkin loser, no need to continually prove it to everyone...

36mafia · 05-17-10, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

No one quits here
I do not want to see quitters
control ok quit no

I will make video this week addressing thread and everyone in it.

compare gambling to your drug and sex experiences (cocaine and spindling specifically)

warriorfan707 · 05-17-10, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by 2daBank

you are so tough behind a pc!!!!!!! go make another "system" you fukkin chump, then keep saying you changed it and fudge the record over and over and over....

you're such a moron (as your mom is drizzling my jizz down her chin)

Let me try to explain something to you even though its a futile maneuver and your intelligence provokes interest from a bonobo.

I still had a winning year in college hoops. Oh yea and btw I fukked your moms mouth until i nutted all over her face.

I have no tolerance for lowlife pieces of trolling bastard shit like you. Go jump off a bridge u scumbag.

michalis · 05-17-10, 10:25 AM

gambling is as entertaining as anything

2daBank · 05-17-10, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by warriorfan707

you're such a moron (as your mom is drizzling my jizz down her chin)

Let me try to explain something to you even though its a futile maneuver and your intelligence provokes interest from a bonobo.

I still had a winning year in college hoops. Oh yea and btw I fukked your moms mouth until i nutted all over her face.

I have no tolerance for lowlife pieces of trolling bastard shit like you. Go jump off a bridge u scumbag.

so tough when you cant be touched bet you a real bad ass in person

anyone that was on the college hoops forum knows you didnt win shit and my posted record killed your make believe record son....you keep saying these things about my mother yet they couldnt possibly be true as the way you talk it is pretty obvious you a fukkin virgin

warriorfan707 · 05-17-10, 10:28 AM

make believe record? what is this idiot talking about? I updated the record daily...

stop wasting everyones time and go eat a banana