As recently as the Pats stompdown in Buffalo, I could do no wrong. In fact, that was the game, I amped up my levels.
Usually I bet anywhere from $200-500 on a few games a week - I might bet $1000 on the superbowl or something.
But then the Patriots happened.
I was so sure the Pats would win and cover in Buffalo, I dug down and bet 5k - biggest bet I made in years.
Right now, I think winning that bet, though it felt great, fukked me up.
Because the next day I looked at the Atlanta/NO game and decided to take Atlanta for $3500 - house money, right?
Well, I didn't love Atlanta or feel particularly sure about this second bet, not like I did with the Pats, but now I'm betting way, way more than I ever do - out of reckless hope. Took that one in the ass.
Telling myself I'm still up I see what lots of people see and take the Eagles at home Tuesday night for $3000. Like taking money from a baby right?
BAM.
Now my net loss is damn near $2000 and I'm chasing figures I'm not used to playing (essentially adding a zero on my bets ... if I won 1 then lost 2 while playing my usual limits, I wouldn't have thought about any of this for a second) - now I make my biggest mistake.
I bet the NBA last night, something I have no interest in or experience betting - I take the Celtics last night for another $3000.
All fukked up. Just wish it wasn't New Years/bowl season, then I'd take a quick vacation.
And I just can't generate any interest in making my usual 3 or 4 bets averaging $300 the next couple of days, the 3-day deficit makes me want to battle back in the 1000s.
LESSON: maintain betting discipline, even when you know you're going to win. My skid started when I had no plan for being flush with winnings.
Usually I bet anywhere from $200-500 on a few games a week - I might bet $1000 on the superbowl or something.
But then the Patriots happened.
I was so sure the Pats would win and cover in Buffalo, I dug down and bet 5k - biggest bet I made in years.
Right now, I think winning that bet, though it felt great, fukked me up.
Because the next day I looked at the Atlanta/NO game and decided to take Atlanta for $3500 - house money, right?
Well, I didn't love Atlanta or feel particularly sure about this second bet, not like I did with the Pats, but now I'm betting way, way more than I ever do - out of reckless hope. Took that one in the ass.
Telling myself I'm still up I see what lots of people see and take the Eagles at home Tuesday night for $3000. Like taking money from a baby right?
BAM.
Now my net loss is damn near $2000 and I'm chasing figures I'm not used to playing (essentially adding a zero on my bets ... if I won 1 then lost 2 while playing my usual limits, I wouldn't have thought about any of this for a second) - now I make my biggest mistake.
I bet the NBA last night, something I have no interest in or experience betting - I take the Celtics last night for another $3000.
All fukked up. Just wish it wasn't New Years/bowl season, then I'd take a quick vacation.
And I just can't generate any interest in making my usual 3 or 4 bets averaging $300 the next couple of days, the 3-day deficit makes me want to battle back in the 1000s.
LESSON: maintain betting discipline, even when you know you're going to win. My skid started when I had no plan for being flush with winnings.
peaks and valleys boys peaks and valleys. 