Gambling destroyed my life

BDiddy · 05-13-11, 11:17 AM

I'm with you rubber... self control is key in sports betting. But he is 30 and at some point you have to step back and see what you really want out of life and decide how you are going to get that... I'm no priest, just offering adivice on how to get the most joy out of life. BOL!

ktorp18 · 05-13-11, 11:33 AM

Cool story bro?

MoneylineExpress · 05-13-11, 11:47 AM

Gambling needs to be treated like your investing in a stock. Or at least thats the way I look at it. You can get caught watching games and checking scores constantly. It will take over your life.

dante1 · 05-13-11, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by warriorfan707

realizing is not enough unfortunately. Far from enough.

Listen warriorfan, please listen you have not realized it yet. That is your major problem. Didn't you write that you believe in your heart you can make a living gambling? That is your problem! Once you realize that almost no person can make a living gambling that will be your first step in controlling this devil in your mind.

I have been in this gambling world longer than most of you have been alive. The morons that claim "don't be a quitter" and "stick it out" are just that--morons. I have lost two friends via suicide because of gambling. This is not a joke. Maybe you can't quit, many can't. So just saying quit is not the answer because you wont. My advice is first accept that you will lose in the long run because about 99% of gamblers do. When you win you are just borrowing it from the bookie. Please believe that because I was a book for decades and nobody won, they borrowed.

When you truly believe the above than you can begin to tackle the problem. Force yourself to bet small and keep it small, it can be done and you will be surprised that the rush will be the same. Because if your rush now is dictated by the fact that you must win to pay the bills--well that is a very bad rush and you don't want it anyway.

After months of this strategy it is possible that you will have it licked. You might relapse but just start over again. However this won't work until you truly believe that you can't win in the long run.

I wish you luck.

tony_come · 05-13-11, 12:54 PM

This forum is a worst place to share any problems

If true, take a break, you and I know....warriorfan707 is not going to stop. Fukk these fukks on here at sbrforum. We all been there, if not, they will.

Take a break and collect your thoughts. Write your thoughts/mistakes on a large paper.Then PM after...

Dutch · 05-13-11, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by warriorfan707

We all have a disease people. We were all born with a goddamn disease.

Cancer is a disease. Gambling is a vice....Make smarter choices.

bettilimbroke999 · 05-13-11, 02:37 PM

How can you quit now when OKC is a fuckin lock tonight

FREE MONEY MUTHAFUCKA!!!!

goblue12 · 05-13-11, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by warriorfan707

Gambling is evil. Noone wins in the long run. You have a nice run and you will end up giving it all back. Its inevitable.

Nah, you're just too stubborn to learn how to do this properly.

pokernut9999 · 05-13-11, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by dante1

Listen warriorfan, please listen you have not realized it yet. That is your major problem. Didn't you write that you believe in your heart you can make a living gambling? That is your problem! Once you realize that almost no person can make a living gambling that will be your first step in controlling this devil in your mind.

I have been in this gambling world longer than most of you have been alive. The morons that claim "don't be a quitter" and "stick it out" are just that--morons. I have lost two friends via suicide because of gambling. This is not a joke. Maybe you can't quit, many can't. So just saying quit is not the answer because you wont. My advice is first accept that you will lose in the long run because about 99% of gamblers do. When you win you are just borrowing it from the bookie. Please believe that because I was a book for decades and nobody won, they borrowed.

When you truly believe the above than you can begin to tackle the problem. Force yourself to bet small and keep it small, it can be done and you will be surprised that the rush will be the same. Because if your rush now is dictated by the fact that you must win to pay the bills--well that is a very bad rush and you don't want it anyway.

After months of this strategy it is possible that you will have it licked. You might relapse but just start over again. However this won't work until you truly believe that you can't win in the long run.

I wish you luck.

Well said sir , most do not believe this though.

warriorfan707 · 05-13-11, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by goblue12

Nah, you're just too stubborn to learn how to do this properly.

Lets hear it then, what do you think are the flaws in what I am doing?

Duby · 07-03-11, 06:34 AM

With no bankroll management gambling will lead to 0$. That is 100% accurate!

stogies · 07-03-11, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by warriorfan707

Lets hear it then, what do you think are the flaws in what I am doing?

your just too weak of a person to control your gamlbling. man up and admit that or just go through life being a loser. its just like a drug man if you binge than your body will purge.

FindTheLock · 07-03-11, 07:33 AM

Set rules and limitations for yourself. When I go to a casino I bring 1k with me in my pocket. I leave my ************ and ********** to bank accounts far away from me so if I lose that 1k I am basically helpless until I leave the casino. You also must set boundaries for winning, not just losing. You must set an acceptable amount you're willing to lose, and an acceptable amount you're willing to win and walk away in possession of. Once you reach either limit you must possess the will power to follow through with your plan. In chess it is said that even a bad strategy is better than no strategy at all. It sounds like you are an action junkie. You might also be interested in other activities involving lots of adrenaline rushes. If you want to gamble and be successful, then you have to set limitations and rules. If you fail to do this, or if you're incapable of walking away until you're flat broke exhausting every possible option to get more money to gamble with, then this is not an activity that is right for you. Go to a blackjack dealer school and get an idea of what it is like to deal the cards before becoming a high stakes player. This will give you a big advantage when you play against the house. Don't play table games like pai gow or any other game involving huge bonuses. Those are lures to get the suckers to bite. I have many friends who are dealers, and I also went to dealer school while I worked at a casino as a bartender. Most people do lose, but some people can make a profit gambling in the long run. All of those people practice self control and discipline. I have had many conversations with both types of people, and there are a lot more action junkies. Don't ever even look at a slot machine when you go to a casino. Those things are the worst inventions in the world for everyone but the house.

pavyracer · 07-03-11, 07:38 AM

Gambling is not evil. Do your homework, don't bet over your head and try to beat the closing line and you will make a profit.

bettilimbroke999 · 07-03-11, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by sideloaded

9 team parlay will turn it all around.

I completely agree with this the only problem is I cant get past that first leg of the 9-teamer to turn it around, if I could get past that impossible first leg i know the next 8 would be a walk in the park

sweetjones55 · 07-03-11, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Gambling is not evil. Do your homework, don't bet over your head and try to beat the closing line and you will make a profit.

geebert74 · 07-03-11, 10:35 AM

It's never too late to bounce back!

Streakster777 · 07-03-11, 11:49 PM

Always look on the bright side....

The books, affiliates and these forums appreciate your hard earned money.

AribaAriba · 07-03-11, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by dante1

Listen warriorfan, please listen you have not realized it yet. That is your major problem. Didn't you write that you believe in your heart you can make a living gambling? That is your problem! Once you realize that almost no person can make a living gambling that will be your first step in controlling this devil in your mind.

I have been in this gambling world longer than most of you have been alive. The morons that claim "don't be a quitter" and "stick it out" are just that--morons. I have lost two friends via suicide because of gambling. This is not a joke. Maybe you can't quit, many can't. So just saying quit is not the answer because you wont. My advice is first accept that you will lose in the long run because about 99% of gamblers do. When you win you are just borrowing it from the bookie. Please believe that because I was a book for decades and nobody won, they borrowed.

When you truly believe the above than you can begin to tackle the problem. Force yourself to bet small and keep it small, it can be done and you will be surprised that the rush will be the same. Because if your rush now is dictated by the fact that you must win to pay the bills--well that is a very bad rush and you don't want it anyway.

After months of this strategy it is possible that you will have it licked. You might relapse but just start over again. However this won't work until you truly believe that you can't win in the long run.

I wish you luck.

this post should be stick on each forum as reminder for everyone to see...

WileOut · 07-04-11, 12:06 AM

Whoever in this thread gave support or encouraging words, good for you. All the people that blasted this guy or gave sarcastic remarks are in denial or just haven't been through anything hard in life yet.

WileOut · 07-04-11, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by stogies

your just too weak of a person to control your gamlbling. man up and admit that or just go through life being a loser. its just like a drug man if you binge than your body will purge.

One of the toughest guys I've ever known in my life killed himself because of gambling addiction. He would rip you apart with both arms tied behind his back.

MoneyLineDawg · 07-04-11, 02:00 AM

Sports betting should be treated as a hobby......it can be a slippery slope if you don't have the right mindset. I am grateful that something suddenly clicked in my mind recently because I was close to that slope.......

I've recently started to lower my bet sizes and the amount of games I bet, not because I was doing horrible, but because the shitty feeling of losing a game just wasn't worth it anymore emotionally......When "big wins" started to become more of a relief rather than a "high" is when I realized I needed to make a change in the way I was going about it.

I used to blame every big loss on something in my mind......I was cursed, the refs ****** it up, some retard sbr poster swayed me this way or that way, etc.......Now with these small bet amounts I have a clear mind and take responsibly for all of my own picks. I also do not take the wins I make for granted like I used to. You control your own bets so man up and take each win and loss as your own.

It's funny, but ever since I changed to small amount bets no matter what, I've been kicking ass. It's great going into every day with a clear head and having the confidence of picking winners. Some days I lose, but I have the attitude of shit happens and I know not every day will be perfect but I can bounce back.....not the old feeling of push the next game to the limits and get that money back immediately at all cost. The losses don't sting anymore and the wins feel even better even though it's less money than before

**** getting a rush off of betting huge on a game, it's not worth it man........Get your rush off of long shot parlays for fun. If you lose, who cares it was nothing, and if you win it's awesome

In the grand scheme of things, I know I will never get rich off this. I am just a big sports fan who likes to gamble as a hobby. If I win, cool, if not, life goes on and there's always tomorrow

GL to those who are suffering because of gambling

GunShard · 07-04-11, 02:09 AM

I lost $1300 2 seasons ago on mostly NFL bets in the my first time handicapping.

That was my entire bankroll at the time. Which is a good thing I didn't have more or I would have spent more.

I think it's important to understand your own impulsiveness, discipline and control on money management or go broke.

I only bet with SBR points ever since until I can prove myself that I can win more than I lose.

laclippers504 · 07-04-11, 02:14 AM

Stay busy. I know what you're going through. God Bless u man.

iceminers26 · 07-04-11, 02:16 AM

$500 ship it over at any time, you had enough time

GunShard · 07-04-11, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by dante1

Listen warriorfan, please listen you have not realized it yet. That is your major problem. Didn't you write that you believe in your heart you can make a living gambling? That is your problem! Once you realize that almost no person can make a living gambling that will be your first step in controlling this devil in your mind.

I have been in this gambling world longer than most of you have been alive. The morons that claim "don't be a quitter" and "stick it out" are just that--morons. I have lost two friends via suicide because of gambling. This is not a joke. Maybe you can't quit, many can't. So just saying quit is not the answer because you wont. My advice is first accept that you will lose in the long run because about 99% of gamblers do. When you win you are just borrowing it from the bookie. Please believe that because I was a book for decades and nobody won, they borrowed.

When you truly believe the above than you can begin to tackle the problem. Force yourself to bet small and keep it small, it can be done and you will be surprised that the rush will be the same. Because if your rush now is dictated by the fact that you must win to pay the bills--well that is a very bad rush and you don't want it anyway.

After months of this strategy it is possible that you will have it licked. You might relapse but just start over again. However this won't work until you truly believe that you can't win in the long run.

I wish you luck.

Well said. I nominated your post.

ChuckyTheGoat · 07-04-11, 05:12 AM

Not buying it. Many enjoy gambling as a recreation, win or lose. Doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Holtgetsback · 07-04-11, 05:21 AM

Get a job like the rest of us son

saske · 07-04-11, 05:40 AM

nadal is destroyed!!! It's over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sawyer · 07-04-11, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by LordVodka

Gambling didn't destroy your life. Being irresponsible did.

If it wasn't gambling it would have been drugs or alcohol that got you.

Well Said

People who lose money in gambling don't have a gambling problem. Their real/main problem is not gambling. They have a problem with losing.

Gambling and betting are different things in my book. There's no control in gambling. No edge either. Gambling is based on pure luck. Roulette is gambling. You cannot cap roulette wheel..but sports betting is different. You can develop models, power ratings, research super trends etc. Betting is more like investment in my opinion.

Mr KLC · 07-04-11, 06:53 AM

This site has helped me limit my gambling. 90% of my gambling is now for points and recreation.

chico2663 · 07-04-11, 06:58 AM

so what is the point?

obamaismyuncle · 08-20-11, 10:33 PM

ACoochy · 08-20-11, 10:45 PM

Discipline guys, discipline. Used to make several bets per day and of course things went up and down like a yoyo...Now its only a few bets per week and br has thanked me endlessly because of it..GL

Kindred · 08-20-11, 11:15 PM

If you can't handle gambling how the **** do you handle drinking, drugs, and pussy? You know the fun vices...just curious. If I couldn't be disciplined with gambling I surely would end up blowing my money on hookers and blow long before gambling it away. Gambling is fun but if I'm going to throw my life away it's gonna be for something more fun than pissing away money gambling.