[Otters27]

Just feels like gambling controls my life

[rpesi9955]

Sorry to hear that sir.best of luck to you.

[GunShard]

You could stop gambling for a month before returning to it, to give yourself a break.

[KVB]

Just feels like gambling controls my life

Curiously, in what ways? What does this mean? Do you gamble for a living, as a main source of income?

For many, gambling itself isn't the problem. It's losing that is a problem. I say instead of telling a bettor to stop betting, for some it can be better to teach him to stop losing.

[Otters27]

Curiously, in what ways? What does this mean? Do you gamble for a living, as a main source of income?

For many, gambling itself isn't the problem. It's losing that is a problem. I say instead of telling a bettor to stop betting, for some it can be better to teach him to stop losing.

It's not the losing but the lack of self control and chasing bets. And I guess the losing too

[KVB]

We all know there are certain behaviors that will virtually guarantee the death of your bankroll. But before you birth another, have you ever considered why it is you lost in the first place? Learning from your losses or mistakes is more than just learning why you made those mistakes or incurred those losses, it’s about not making those mistakes over again; it’s about not losing for the same reasons. I recently posted this:

...There is more to being a winning gambler than picking winners, I’ve said this before in one way or another…If we can identify the things that make us lose, or that inhibit profit, and stop doing them you will come a long way towards being a long term winner. And truthfully, for some bettors, some of those factors are impossible to overcome...

I believe it was Bobby Knight who put it simply: “find out why you’re losing and stop doing that.”

From poor money management to getting hammered before betting to playing into bad numbers, why are you losing? And what are you doing to stop doing that?...

Identify those things, chases, double ups, etc. then stop doing them. But first, identify the real problems.

Patience and discipline are tough to master, but are essential. Have the patience to let those plays go by on the way to the winners and the discipline to bet with a defined bankroll and unit size.

[Isaiah]

It's not the losing but the lack of self control and chasing bets. And I guess the losing too

Seek professional help, it doesn't get any better with time. Your best self interest is to initiate the inevitable, sooner rather than later, before it completely destroys your life. At least you recognize that you have a problem and that is the first step in the journey to wellness.

Best wishes to you.

[SBRMAN23]

Curiously, in what ways? What does this mean? Do you gamble for a living, as a main source of income?

For many, gambling itself isn't the problem. It's losing that is a problem. I say instead of telling a bettor to stop betting, for some it can be better to teach him to stop losing.

KVB with the fucn Knowledge on top of yall DOME

[smokenjoke]

Originally Posted by KVB
We all know there are certain behaviors that will virtually guarantee the death of your bankroll. But before you birth another, have you ever considered why it is you lost in the first place? Learning from your losses or mistakes is more than just learning why you made those mistakes or incurred those losses, it’s about not making those mistakes over again; it’s about not losing for the same reasons. I recently posted this:


Originally Posted by KVB
...There is more to being a winning gambler than picking winners, I’ve said this before in one way or another…If we can identify the things that make us lose, or that inhibit profit, and stop doing them you will come a long way towards being a long term winner. And truthfully, for some bettors, some of those factors are impossible to overcome...




I believe it was Bobby Knight who put it simply: “find out why you’re losing and stop doing that.”

From poor money management to getting hammered before betting to playing into bad numbers, why are you losing? And what are you doing to stop doing that?...



Identify those things, chases, double ups, etc. then stop doing them. But first, identify the real problems.

Patience and discipline are tough to master, but are essential. Have the patience to let those plays go by on the way to the winners and the discipline to bet with a defined bankroll and unit size.

Kevin AKA Ginsu!!!

[Snowball]

put a budget on it.

if you're going to win with $1000, you're going to win with $50.

if you can't turn $50 into $1000, it's not worth doing, right ?

[rkelly110]

Definition of insanity is, doing the same thing and expecting different results.

As KVB pointed out, identify what you are doing wrong and change it.

I keep detailed records and charts. I can look at a glance how I'm doing in every sport along with the odds of what
I bet on. I keep a daily/ monthly chart that can be read like a stock chart. (Of course you need to know how to read
charts.) I can look at my chart and know when to go big and know when to go light.

GL Don't kick your own ass, is my motto.

[brainfreeze]

A slave to Satan would refer to a slave of sin. Are you a slave to sin ? Excess is a problem, if your losing big it's probably even a bigger problem. Don't entertain yourself with something you can't afford. You wouldn't sit at a nice establishment and ask for a 18 century brandy, if you couldn't afford it, so don't go all in here either. If I have ten bucks on a game it makes it watchable, I'm just not into it that much, like being in a game then having skin in one. Try poker, fun. or just tail someone who has shown + units over time and go from there. Hope u well,

[VeggieDog]

When the fun stops.
Problem Gamblers Helpline
1-800-522-4700

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

A slave to Satan would refer to a slave of sin. Are you a slave to sin ? Excess is a problem, if your losing big it's probably even a bigger problem. Don't entertain yourself with something you can't afford. You wouldn't sit at a nice establishment and ask for a 18 century brandy, if you couldn't afford it, so don't go all in here either. If I have ten bucks on a game it makes it watchable, I'm just not into it that much, like being in a game then having skin in one. Try poker, fun. or just tail someone who has shown + units over time and go from there. Hope u well,

[marcoloco]

depends on what you gamble for

[brainfreeze]

Big ups to all my haters..

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

Big ups to all my haters..

[retard]

Yes every game is scripted and rigged it's like gambling on wwe.

[chipper]

No we are not slaves to satan...

[recon1]

Big ups to all my haters..

Hahaha! you must've stepped on her toes

[xdodger19]

You need to get saved. Believe on the son of God Jesus Christ and you will be saved.
Then get a King James Bible and start reading it.
1Corinthians 15:1-3
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

1 Corinthians 2:23
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

Romans 14:23
And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

[Plaza23]

put a budget on it.

if you're going to win with $1000, you're going to win with $50.

if you can't turn $50 into $1000, it's not worth doing, right ?

That's what I do. I always start out with $50 or a $100 and see how long I can play on it and turn it into something bigger. If it can last me a month then I feel ok about it. This is entertainment for me. A hobby. Nothing more.

If you are gambling and trying to make a living at it, trying to win everyday and chasing losing bets - then yeah that cycle can get you all sorts of messed up.

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

Hahaha! you must've stepped on her toes

Recon, do not test me you Blunderbuss.

[recon1]

Recon, do not test me you Blunderbuss.

Soooo, your calling me a short barrel gun?

Blunderbuss:The term "blunderbuss" is of Dutch origin, from the Dutch word donderbus, which is a combination of donder, meaning "thunder", and bus, meaning "Pipe" (Middle Dutch: busse, box, tube, from Late Latin, buxis, box,^[1] fromAncient Greek pyxίs (πυξίς), box: esp. from boxwood).

Look sweet pea, just give me a winner tonight, Ravens or Cardinals?

[PerfectGrape]

A lot of your decision making isn't independent but driven by underlining psychological drives and cravings that you might not even be aware of. I NEED to smoke and gamble on sports, its in my blood, not in any denial about my addiction. Not right in my head if I don't have action pending. Even if you are +EV you can still become addicted and go through withdrawals and shit.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_gambling

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impu...ntrol_disorder

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogn...vioral_therapy

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

Soooo, your calling me a short barrel gun?

Blunderbuss:The term "blunderbuss" is of Dutch origin, from the Dutch word donderbus, which is a combination of donder, meaning "thunder", and bus, meaning "Pipe" (Middle Dutch: busse, box, tube, from Late Latin, buxis, box,^[1] fromAncient Greek pyxίs (πυξίς), box: esp. from boxwood).

Look sweet pea, just give me a winner tonight, Ravens or Cardinals?

I know what a blunderbuss is. I just thought it was a funny thing to call someone. Not necessarily offensive, antagonizing or confrontational but still worth a chuckle.

And I really don't know about this game. I feel like if I had to bet I would take Cards or maybe the under. This is a classic spot in which a sizeable fav lets down everyone. Ravens suck though.

[brainfreeze]

Hahaha! you must've stepped on her toes

Haha

[jjgold]

Yes
Dominating

Anti social

[Ebe]

The funny thing about this industry is you literally cant get rich off of it, unless you move to Nevada.

[soxwin1917]

The funny thing about this industry is you literally cant get rich off of it, unless you move to Nevada.

THIS. We talk about the 1% who are successful at it, but that's not the number who could live off their picks. What a crazy hobby.

[Harry N. Lloyd]

Don't lose more than you can afford to lose.

If you like the action, bet smaller amounts. Murphy's Law will guarantee that you go on a win streak.

[pattymayo]

Otters probably means gambling controls his life... Like its on his mind all day. He's probably developed some anti social tendencies because of it... Maybe he goes out less with friends, would rather isolate and refresh scoreboards all night. Or maybe his mood is directly affected by the outcomes of games. Maybe he has a hard time going out with friends because he's constantly checking his phone for scores

We've all been there.

Everything in moderation, though it's easier said than done

[innovation]

Yea, and he leadeth them by the neck with a flaxen cord, until he bindeth them with his strong cords forever.

And others will he pacify, and lull them away into carnal security, that they will say: All is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth, all is well—and thus the devil cheateth their souls, and leadeth them away carefully down to hell.
And behold, others he flattereth away, and telleth them there is no hell; and he saith unto them: I am no devil, for there is none—and thus he whispereth in their ears, until he grasps them with his awful chains, from whence there is no deliverance.



Small sins are like the flaxen cord. Satan is trying to catch us, but we can still break free easily.
But what happens if we don’t break free? If we let Satan prevent us from doing good things? Gradually, he wraps more and more threads around us. Once he gets enough threads on us, it becomes like “awful chains”. We start to lose the ability to exercise our free agency. It starts to be hard to break free.
Satan wants to get enough cords around us so that he can drag us down to hell. He wants us to be as miserable as he is.

[blackHIPPY]

only if youre a slave to religion

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

I am a slave to smoked chicken thighs.

$16/lb