This can make or break my season

[dr123]

I know one thing, this is sure gonna be a good game to watch!

[durito]

Betjam's got it at 4.5 sacks -115, I like 4 at -130 alot better, maybe it's time I dumped some cash into greek

the over 4.5 -115 is -ev

[RageWizard]

Good luck HappyBoy, week 1 and already going for the bailout or barrelled in system, wow. I'm on the other side and I couldn't buy a winner yesterday so you may want to take out a quick mortgage on the house while your at it, and really go for it.

[RogueJuror]

Happy hope you hit

[crackerjack]

You did $1000 on a parlay or a bunch of parlays?

I didn't mean literally playing parlays in the wagering sense of the word. I just meant I took that $950 and over the course of the season (mostly straight bets) I went up (or parlayed it into) $13000, nickel and diming my sportsbook (Bowmans at the time). I rarely play parlays.

[Mr Handicapable]

Take it from a semipro poker player.....All-In isn't what its cracked up to be unless you're holding the nuts (best hand)....and Tav Jackson is 37 off-suit (shit hand).
Playing in a poker tournament...you can win several All-ins and not make the final table but lose 1 and you're GONE!

[rjt721]

Like the Pack as well but you got a terrible number. I hope for your sake this doesn't land on 2.

[HAPPY BOY]

Thanks boys for the kind wishes. Ill still have a bank roll but it will be on life support. hopefully this comes out ok.

[Poker_Beast]

GL Buddy!

[rossta4i]

I'm with you on the packs to happy boy. I need to turn my weekend around. Also got the Raiders later.

[20Four7]

GL happy I put half a buck on GB -126 in support of you. Just going to play the under in the Denver oakland game for my "legit" play.

[HAPPY BOY]

Whew action Packed! Live to see another day boys!!

[bigboydan]

I'm glad that you cashed the ticket HB.

[bmw530i]

Very nice Pick Happy Boy...enjoy it... its nice and cold...

[HAPPY BOY]

Thanks guys appreciate the love. Now back to money management

[Illtakethoseodds]

congrats..u got saved!

[Dante799]

I know all about money managment, but the years Ive won big I always have one game that turns it around. Im going balls deep with the Packers -2.5 If I hit this Ill be back in the sattle if not Ill be almost done. Im all in boys wish me luck!

[B.Gray]

congrats brother....

[Tsoprano]

Nice hit HB, was on your side with this play.

[Checkerboard]

[topcat]

I know all about money managment, but the years Ive won big I always have one game that turns it around. Im going balls deep with the Packers -2.5 If I hit this Ill be back in the sattle if not Ill be almost done. Im all in boys wish me luck!

congrats man.i hope that your bet on the packers turns your season around.its early,theres plenty of games to bet.

[Poker_Beast]

Happy we won!!!

[dr123]

I should've sided with you guys. This weekend is forcing me to real low betting for the next few weeks.

[arpeggiomeister]

Went all in once several years ago. Down to my last $500 from a $5000 bankroll. Took Titans first half and their kicker got hurt. Needed a last second 50 yarder from the punter. He nailed it and I cashed. Parlayed that money into $13000 and cashed out $10K for a nifty profit on the season. It's my favorite gambling story. But if you lose, you're done.

Last year was my first year betting. My story is similar to yours, but yours tops mine, I think. I started out dabbling with $500. I had 4 wins in a row before suffering my first loss, which set me back to $600, almost where I started. I boosted my account to $2,000 and bet on DAL who were underdogs to CHI. (I still can't figure that one out, but I laughed my way to the bank) My account went to $4,000. I then did the dumbest thing... ...I went all in on TEN vs NO. I won the bet but I still say the move was dumb because I felt my heart sink into my shoes as soon as I placed the bet. Fate favors the bold I guess... ...or perhaps insane. Take your pick. My account shot up to $11,000. (I had the money line and TEN was the underdog so the payout was well over 100%)

My adventures were not over yet. I soon fell victim to the songs of the sirens singing "parlay". Over the next few weeks I proceeded to decimate my account. By week 8 my account was down to $3,000. I had lost $8,000. I had been waiting for week 8 the entire season. It had match after match that fit exactly what I look for when choosing a game to bet on. I had a serious decision to make. I could take the $3,000 off the table and pat myself on the back for a 50% gain for the season... (I'm a stock trader, and 50% is bragging rights in that arena.) ...or I could go for it on what I felt was the best opportunity of the season. My balls grew larger than my brains once again. I bet $2,000 on a 3 team parlay and $1,000 on a 5 team parlay. I won both. My account shot up to approx. $18,000. After that week I started losing money again and pulled out in week 12 after a bet that I thought was a lock turned out to be a turd. I put $5,000 on PIT who was -15.5 favs to beat MIA. It rained and Heinz field turned into a mud pit. PIT 3 vs MIA 0. I pulled out with $12,500. I am pretty proud of that accomplishment, even if it was accomplished through blatant acts of stupidity.

I learned a ton. I toned things down this year and spent a lot of time trying to refine what I'm doing. I started with $200 and I'm already up to $721. I am searching for the balance between the brash, bold act of going all in, and more sensible strategies that will leave me with something if I lose. This is all a percentage game to me. If I can get the percentages working without scaring the crap out of myself then I'll start to feed this monster again. I had a rocket ride, but I am all too aware that it could have easily gone south on me.

$2,000 to $12,500 is 625%. I'll probably still be bragging about it when I'm 80... ...but $500 to $10,000! That's a 2,000%!!! That's awesome!!!

Going all in is a ballsy move. It's a great way to boost your account if you win, but it's game over if you lose. GL