Gambling destroyed my life

[warriorfan707]

how has it affected your family?

I have a pretty intelligent family, and I was brought up with very high expectations for me as I was somewhat of a prodigy growing up (not trying to brag, just trying to paint a correct picture here)

To make a long story short, they don't like gambling. Frankly thats being nice. They hate gambling. (Although interestingly enough my dad plays the stock market).

The main way it effects them is they see me doing it and what do I have to show for it? I dont even own a home at age 30.

Basically the bottom line is if all the time/energy/blood/sweat/tears I have put into gambling were properly channeled into something more worthwhile I would probably one of the richest fukks on the planet.

Maybe its not too late?

[Lockitup1x]

My average bet size is around 200. The money I have right now can not be referred to as a "bankroll". I need that money to survive until I figure out a way to make some income, cant be wagering with that.

If you are playing Pai Gow at the level you described earlier, then you might as well light your money on fire. You can't beat sports if you have leaks, lack discipline, and are distracted. Just take a break, play some contests, play for points. When you are in a better position - come back with a fresh outlook on things and bet small, and be more selective (like others have said). I'm not a successful sports bettor by any stretch, but I know that if you want to win at sports there is a very fine margin for error. If your head's not in the right place - you will never win at sports.

[Cap dat 4ss]

Warrior, I'm flying up to Seattle. I want you there pal. End of June. We're gonna head up to Vancouver and and symbolically do the grind climb. I want to talk. I can help.

[mrmarket]

Pretty common outcomes truth be told. If you want to exist in the industry you either:

a) get an edge or b) become the house or recipient of house monies. Nobody else wins. A is infinitely harder in comparison to B.

And both of these options involve embracing a negatively skewed value system. If you possess any sort of morals you're going to have to put up with cognitive dissonance for the rest of the time you are involved in the industry because it is insidious. The ironic thing is the longer you are involved in gambling the further the extent of the corruption becomes apparent yet you become gradually hardened and unaffected by it.

Some kid themselves thinking that it's all a big game and nobody is getting hurt but these sites were not built on the backs of winners. Psychopaths are the most suited to be successful in the gambling industry and there is a reason for it.

[Double Bogey]

After all of the rollercoasters Ive been through its extremely difficult to bet small. It just seems so insignificant and pointless.

if that's true, you really should quit. Until you can be disciplined, it's really pointless to continue gambling. Especially if you're considering being a pro, discipline is the most important quality.

[MWade]

everytime i see my grandmom i get free dollars she doesnt know they all go to the bookie

[Lo$t]

[suicidekings]

Warrior, I'm flying up to Seattle. I want you there pal. End of June. We're gonna head up to Vancouver and and symbolically do the grind climb. I want to talk. I can help.

Symbolically? It's not a tough climb and the view is worth it.

[ejfel01]

It is hard to get up from the floor after a hard hit, but this is what you gotta do now.
Seek professional help.

[warriorfan707]

really hate to sound like this but I know it aint gonna last forever

The gambling Gods wont allow it

[jjgold]

Well its your own fault

We do not feel bad for you

[warriorfan707]

Well its your own fault

We do not feel bad for you

nor should you


Its not sympathy Im after


What I wanted was for someone to convince me that Ill make more money long run by applying all this elsewhere rather than gambling

Guess Im not fully convinced

[Wrigley]

Gambling has destroyed many relationships and family's it can be a bad addiction. You cant make a living off of gambling the house will get you in the long run and destroy your house.

[jjgold]

nor should you


Its not sympathy Im after


What I wanted was for someone to convince me that Ill make more money long run by applying all this elsewhere rather than gambling

Guess Im not fully convinced

Go to GA and get away from here

Lets make no fukkin bones about it

the books want your fukkin house so if you stay they are going to get it

[slatter]

Sad story, but I disagree about being "born with a disease." Best of luck, OP.

[Cougar Bait]

Great thread.

Reminds me a little of a conversation I had with Brock Landers last year when everything went downhill for him.

When it becomes an issue of losing the people in your life or quitting gambling the choice becomes yours, you have to ask yourself what is more important to you.

[griz]

OP is just lazy. plan and simple. no sympathy for a fuk who cries on a gambing forum. get a fukkin job. do something productive with your life. you may find that at that point, u will be too tired to fukk ur friends and family over with ur destructive gambling ways.

[jstblaze]

It is cool to see that 90% of these posts are people actually trying to help.

I know the feeling warrior.

You got to take a break, there will always be games to bet on down the line, so take a break, forget about gambling, and let your self relax. RELAX... it is key, just get rid of the edge for a bit, you can always come back if you think thats right, but you cant walk around so stressd.

[jstblaze]

You can def make a ton more doing soemthing else other than gambling.

And its not too late. People make serious life changing career moves at the age of 30. It is not too late at all.

Like someone else said, which is a good way to put it, get a job and go to school, and you will be too tired to bet, and you will be relax just simply on that. Let yourself feel good about yourself for sometime.

[BigDan]

nor should you


Its not sympathy Im after


What I wanted was for someone to convince me that Ill make more money long run by applying all this elsewhere rather than gambling

Guess Im not fully convinced

i have my doubts you would be successful at anything, but hey ill give it a shot...take your "prodigy" ass down to the unemployment office and beg for some shit job as that will no doubt provide you with more money than you think you can make gambling.......or beg your "privileged" family to find you a job like so many spoiled little brats that have been lied to and told they were "special" do...must kill moms that her "special" little boy is basically a heroin junkie (weak minded ppl crack me up).......

in summary you sound like a f'in loser so quitting gambling probably wont fix the problem as you more than likely will fukk up whatever it is you attempt to do with your so called "talents"........BOL

[clonecat]

Great post, gambling has ruined many people and will ruin many more

[PLAYA-PLAYA]

Nice post blaze------you are right on target-----warrior...you do not have to quit forever..."forever is a long time"-------put gambling down and slowly step away...reserve the right to return....learn from your past...or you will repeat it-----we have all been there and done that----some of us even have the tee shirt-----"learn from your past"

[eyeball]

I wish I could lie and say I am joking, but Im serious.

Im too greedy and I lack discipline for trying to make such a small figure.

Light hearted hobby? It seems to me like damn near all the people on here are pretty serious about trying to make a living doing this.

The most miserable part of all is thinking to yourself things like (Damn when I was up 5k I could have done this) or (I wish I would have done this differently)

Its all a psychological mindfuk of the worst kind.

Our time would be better spent doing other things.

That's pretty much it, the mental obsession....The guilt and the second guessing..

It's allways look what i could have done with the money if I didn't gamble, if we win we can't spend it because thats "our roll"

Consider it as a expensive hobby

[ttrace35]

Damn homie. Shit rough. People are very forgiving. I'm sure if you went to your family and explained that you had a gambling problem, they wouldn't turn their back on you. Show them you are trying to change, and they will forgive you

[warriorfan707]

Money is always replaceable, people arent. Just something to keep in mind peeps. Take this as a fair warning from someone who has been through it all.


Seriously considering throwing 5 bills into 5dimes for one last shot. Wondering what my best plan of attack is here.

[MendozaLine]

I love when people come into these threads and talk crap.

"im a winner, you suck"

"gambling is easy, you just don't know what you're doing"

"im not addicted, you are"

"i feel sorry for you"

[onetrickpony]

why is this jackass still here

[warriorfan707]

The gambling bug is calling me back for a reload into 5dimes, gay bitch

why arent you watching porn

[chemicalbrother]

karma.

[onetrickpony]

The gambling bug is calling me back for a reload into 5dimes, gay bitch why arent you watching porn

guy thats a low blow to me i have a serious addiction guy ur heartless

u fuking looney

[excel]

guy thats a low blow to me i have a serious addiction guy ur heartless

u fuking looney

OTP i feel your pain from one chronic masturbator to another, makes me cry almost

[onetrickpony]

OTP i feel your pain from one chronic masturbator to another, makes me cry almost

how did u break ur addiction?

[excel]

how did u break ur addiction?

I started gambling, saved my life.

[onetrickpony]

I started gambling, saved my life.

[chemicalbrother]

that's pretty funny.