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I know everyone says this but its important to remind yourself!! honestly specially tomorrow!!! DON'T TRY TO MAKE IT BACK ALL IN ONE DAY!!!

Careful with your emotions and your picks tomorrow brotha!! 

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DallasVike - Everyone has been there before, whether they are willing to admit or not. Everyone on this forum has gone busto before, probably multiple times in fact. Trust me it might sting right now but take some positives out of it. Remember this feeling the next time you wanna lay more $$$ then you should on a game. Once you have gotten past that part you will be golden. Some people learned after 1 time, some people learn after 5 times and some people don't ever learn how do to it. I struggled with it for a while but I finally got to the point where I refused to let it happen again. I was tired of the empty feeling after going busto. So anytime my mind starts wondering and I find myself with the urge to make a bigger bet then I should, I always slap myself and remember how I felt before. It's worked for me, so hopefully it will for you. Just realize it's all part of this sick thing called gambling. We do it because we love it... #stayinthegame


 
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Quote Originally Posted by txtechpika:

DON'T TAIL PEOPLE JUST BECAUSE THEY LIST OUTRAGEOUS BET AMOUNTS (YOU KNOW WHO I'M REFERRING TO).  HE COULDN'T NAME 4 PEOPLE ON ANY MLB OR NFL TEAM.  Furthermore don't believe someone's betting amounts = confidence unless they are a proven commodity, not someone who doesn't keep a +/- units for a season, but only lists his wins.  I really wish people were smart enough to realize there is no one you should tail, and especially not someone who doesn't provide any write-up or reasoning for his picks, and can be damn sure isn't betting what he says he is.  Let this be a lesson learned, and I hope everyone reads this.  BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS THEY ARE BETTING $10,000 ON A GAME, DOESN'T MEAN ITS TRUE!

I agree with you on almost on everything you just brought up. However I don't see what the big deal is with the amount of money that kktdoc says he wagers. If its real money, monopoly money or fucking food stamps who cares! Right? I stopped posting the amount I wager on my plays because people apparently have issues with bets that are over 1k (it seems like it).

Very valid and true that no one should tail other's picks just because they say its a POY or POD and bet their houses etc.... specially if you don't have a clue who the hell your tailing.. 

I have no prob with you and have no intentions what so ever to disrespect you and your opinion about other posters here in the forum, but this is where I disagree with you, kktdoc has proven to be a winning capper! Honestly I dont even take a look at the amount he wagers on his games so I can't really say if he is up $$$ or actually down, but I do know that he does pick more winners than losers!! 

Tailing is not the solution, there is no such thing as easy money in life!!!!! but if you decide to tail these are to me some of the folks I would easily lose my money with them and their picks on any given day.

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Lawson James 
kktdoc
Gordon Geko
2112 ( when he shows up )
Punkassmutha




 
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Posted: #29
been there done that.

imo stay away and wake up the next day to see u still have the same amount what you wanted to bet the other night and be thankful.

its the greed in us.

 
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Posted: #30
You will get it back Dallas. In reality you only Lost 300 of your money! Just go slow and do what made you the money in the first place dont chase and you'll be fine BOL man I'm rootin for you!
 
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Thanks all!
 
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 If you are ever lucky enough to be up $3700, make sure you collect at least 3K before placing another wager.  It is very dificult to be this disciplined, but unless you occasionally collect a decent chunk of change, you will never be able to offset the regular losses. 

That being said, I have been where you have and crapped it all away.  I just have not been lucky enough recently to get up a decent amount of coinage to even think about collecting.
 
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Dallas, have a feeling you will get it back this week, there have been some incredibly bad beats of late and feel like there will be better games in the next few games.
 
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And actually, realizing and admitting you screwed up does not make you a loser.  It just makes you a greedy winner.  Get on another hot streak and just be smart enough to collect most of it next time.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by wizardofroz:

And actually, realizing and admitting you screwed up does not make you a loser.  It just makes you a greedy winner.  Get on another hot streak and just be smart enough to collect most of it next time.  


That's got a good ring to it...



Shake it off, dallasvike.  Venting is good for the soul.  With losing cuz mixed emotions.  Spill 'em out.  Feels good... you wake up in the morning feeling a lot better if you were to keep that shit bottled in.

Espically if you gotta 2 hour commute to work in the mornings  -  that shits the worst.  I've done it...  



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Quote Originally Posted by GiLmo574:



That's got a good ring to it...



Shake it off, dallasvike.  Venting is good for the soul.  With losing cuz mixed emotions.  Spill 'em out.  Feels good... you wake up in the morning feeling a lot better if you were to keep that shit bottled in.



>  with losing COMES mixed emotions.


GiLz bad.    
 
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Nature of the beast man, only bet what you can afford to lose and never bet with emotion...

Also don't call yourself a loser because you would be calling the rest of us losers...we have all been there... 

GL 
 
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Posted: #38
hey dallas. so do you play my 2 picks to start over?

USA u20 under2.5 
Germany u20 ML (up 3-0 25mins left) 

 
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Bankroll management is a very important part of gambling. I know people don't like to hear it, but there are certain rules you need to follow to ensure you don't go broke from simple variance (aka bad luck):

  • Bet no more than 2.5% of your bankroll per bet. 
  • Do not vary your bet amounts from game to game (especially to try and 'make it back' after a loss). 
  • Change your unit size if your bankroll decreases (and increase it gradually as your bankroll increases). 
Is this less exciting than risking a huge wager on one game? Yup. Will you get rich overnight? No. However if you are a 'winning' gambler you will be able to build a bankroll, beat variance, and eventually get to the point where you are risking hundreds per game because that is 2.5% of your bankroll. 


 
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I think some gamblers are funny. People all gamble for different reasons. Some people LOVE to win. Some people do it for the money. And then there are those with problems, ones who do it for the feeling. Not only do they sportsbet, they tend to gamble with their lives. They like to take risks on a daily basis, whether its speeding through traffic, eating fast food, or not exercising. Those are all forms of risk-taking. For us "gamblers", we have to admit that our goal isn't to win money. Our goal is to satisfy that feeling we have. Whether it is winning or losing we have to take that risk. Its the rush we feel. Sure, winning is the part that gives us that rush but imagine winning 100% of the time. Risk takers will look at that and say continue. Think of it this way.. what is more rewarding? Winning... or losing it all and then winning it back.
 
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A lotta good advice being given on here--a little too much slamming on KKDoct, you tail anyone at your own risk, he's no different than anyone else. You don't want to tail him, then don't. I don't personally tail him but I like checking his threads, and definitely don't see him as someone to dislike on these forums.

Regardless, I'll just echo the 'keep your head up' sentiments. I'm a small stakes bettor, been doing it for about 3 years now, and even being small stakes, it still stings when I know I've overbet and lost due to poor money management. Happens to the best and the worst of us. I think the best advice on here is having a personal limit for cashout, so you won't get that empty feeling if you have a really rough day, because you know you've still made profit.

And seriously, thank you for the first respectable thread I've seen like this. No "I'm going to jump off a bridge" or anything like that, and I'm not saying that to mock people who have gotten to that point--rather, I wish they would turn to professional help and not a gambling forum if their thoughts get to that point. All us gamblers know we're going to have up and down swings, but you should never let yourself lose more than you can afford to. When anyone posts "Deed to my house bet" or nonsense like that, it's time to stop the betting.

GL mate, you will build it back up in no time!
 
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Lots of good advice on this thread...

But I'd like to point out that he probably didnt get from 300 to 3700 by using money management.

Its like those people who say if they had a billion dollar business, they would sell it and live the life of luxury. Frankly, those types of people usually dont build billion dollar businesses.

 
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@ Gamblingallday

Yes, you are correct.  I did take some chances and bet over my head to get to $3800.  Absolutely.  But it all caught up to me.

Thanks to everyone for posting in my "crying" thread.  I had no clue everyone felt the same and had been through this before.  While it sucks, in a weird way i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one.  There is some really good advice in this thread and i definitely plan on using it to my advantage.  I don't plan on going out and jumping off a bridge but this does take you to a really low level when you work so hard to get a nice profit only to get stupid and lose focus.

Thank you my fellow covers brothers.

GL to everyone!

 
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Posted: #44
HAVE A PLAN AND STICK WITH IT.

GET THAT MONEY BACK, BELIEVE IN YOUR PICKS!!!

 
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Posted: #45
Quote Originally Posted by scaracas51:


I agree with you on almost on everything you just brought up. However I don't see what the big deal is with the amount of money that kktdoc says he wagers. If its real money, monopoly money or fucking food stamps who cares! Right? I stopped posting the amount I wager on my plays because people apparently have issues with bets that are over 1k (it seems like it).

Very valid and true that no one should tail other's picks just because they say its a POY or POD and bet their houses etc.... specially if you don't have a clue who the hell your tailing.. 

I have no prob with you and have no intentions what so ever to disrespect you and your opinion about other posters here in the forum, but this is where I disagree with you, kktdoc has proven to be a winning capper! Honestly I dont even take a look at the amount he wagers on his games so I can't really say if he is up $$$ or actually down, but I do know that he does pick more winners than losers!! 

Tailing is not the solution, there is no such thing as easy money in life!!!!! but if you decide to tail these are to me some of the folks I would easily lose my money with them and their picks on any given day.

My Favs

Lawson James 
kktdoc
Gordon Geko
2112 ( when he shows up )
Punkassmutha


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I highlighted the emphasis for these fucking haters to read aloud and to impregnant them with the same thought process, over & over, again. 

Thanks, mate.


 
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Posted: #46
Quote Originally Posted by KktdocT:

Werner had a remarkable outing versus Atlanta Braves & Pittsburgh Pirates. Granted, it was at home. These dodgers haven't seen him yet.
But hey, don't let me persuade you into doing what you want to do.  My wagers are in and all I can do is pray they'll win.  Gambling is not a certainty but a probability, mate.



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dwarfman64

The above was written to dallasvike yesterday, before the game had even started. Tell me where I was wrong in the matter. He isn't the only one with the losing wager. Live within your means.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by dwarfman64:

A lotta good advice being given on here--a little too much slamming on KKDoct, you tail anyone at your own risk, he's no different than anyone else. You don't want to tail him, then don't. I don't personally tail him but I like checking his threads, and definitely don't see him as someone to dislike on these forums.

Regardless, I'll just echo the 'keep your head up' sentiments. I'm a small stakes bettor, been doing it for about 3 years now, and even being small stakes, it still stings when I know I've overbet and lost due to poor money management. Happens to the best and the worst of us. I think the best advice on here is having a personal limit for cashout, so you won't get that empty feeling if you have a really rough day, because you know you've still made profit.

And seriously, thank you for the first respectable thread I've seen like this. No "I'm going to jump off a bridge" or anything like that, and I'm not saying that to mock people who have gotten to that point--rather, I wish they would turn to professional help and not a gambling forum if their thoughts get to that point. All us gamblers know we're going to have up and down swings, but you should never let yourself lose more than you can afford to. When anyone posts "Deed to my house bet" or nonsense like that, it's time to stop the betting.

GL mate, you will build it back up in no time!

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Another great emphasis.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by txtechpika:

Kkt has easily lost 300 grand this season don't listen to him. On a side note I withdraw every time I get to a thousand to prevent days where tilt happens and so you don't lose all your winnings! If you've built it up 10x once why not start again tomorrow I got faith in you my man!


This is the way to do it. It's what I do all the time.
 
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$300,000. Ha! If the fucking kid thought or witnessed that I've lost that much, then he must known I have a sizable bankroll. Further, I could win twice as much! 

Legendary tales told by children are as believable as the Tooth Fairy. Because I would love to knock the teeth out of txtechpika's mouth. Fucking tentative kid.
 
 
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OK....My Turn....

I had the same play last nite SD...it was a tough loss...because SD was ahead the whole/most of the game...and when it came down to the Bottom of the ninth....your/my EXPECTATIONS were that we would win this game. Or a better way to phrase it would be to say..I WAS RIGHT.......

Now take another game....say LAA/Oak yesterday kinda over in the middle innings, so if you had Oak (and I did) your EXPECTATIONS were lower because you figure the game is probably a loss.

It's a tougher loss when our EXPECTATIONS are higher, than lower...

Now having said all that....It's OK to have expections just NOT when you hook an Emotion along with it...like anger, self doubt,self loathing, even too much joy after a big win.

Your/My expectations turn to emotions when there is too much money on the line...I call it the PUCKER FACTOR....(PF)

Your/My PF is something you and only you can JUDGE...for some a $50 wager is enough to make your AssH*le Pucker...others $500 Play (and the unknown factor of winning or losing) will do it, some Sharps it takes $50,000 for this to happen.

So.......KNOW your OWN Pucker Level and stay within your COMFORT ZONE....

My best advice...and yes I realize you did not ask for it is to..........quit all forms of gambling for 3 weeks and see how it makes you FEEL....Gambling may NOT be a problem...it may be the answer to your Problem.... 

These guys on this forum (or most of them) will help you in anyway they can.... as you noticed with all the thread above mine.

GL................

 

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