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    Starting fresh - My run with sports gambling

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    Mariners2010
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 12:04 AM ET #1

    The powers that be will probably delete my account after this post but here goes.

    I've lost so much hard earned money on sports gambling. I'm sure you have too. I finally had enough and closed my account for good. If you too feel you have a gambling problem take the first step and accept you'll never "win it back". That money I've lost should have paid the rent, or gone on a holiday of a life time .... Perhaps but towards my kids education. There is NO way to predict the out come of a sports game. To those who read this and if you are a problem gambler do the right thing for yourself and your family. Good luck every one.
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    The powers that be will probably delete my account after this post but here goes.

    I've lost so much hard earned money on sports gambling. I'm sure you have too. I finally had enough and closed my account for good. If you too feel you have a gambling problem take the first step and accept you'll never "win it back". That money I've lost should have paid the rent, or gone on a holiday of a life time .... Perhaps but towards my kids education. There is NO way to predict the out come of a sports game. To those who read this and if you are a problem gambler do the right thing for yourself and your family. Good luck every one.
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 12:14 AM ET #2

    See u tomorrow bud.
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 4:32 AM ET #3

    Quote Originally Posted by carebud:

    See u tomorrow bud.

    LMFAO 
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    Quote Originally Posted by carebud:

    See u tomorrow bud.

    LMFAO 
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 4:36 AM ET #4

    What's the pick for tomorrow?
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 10:18 AM ET #5

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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 11:20 AM ET #6

    Slowly back away from the parlays, and make straight wagers only.

    You'll be fine.
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    Slowly back away from the parlays, and make straight wagers only.

    You'll be fine.
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 1:29 PM ET #7

    The problem with a lot of people is that they go in blind without a solid strategy. They also lack discipline to follow a strategy, especially when they go on a hot streak. They start betting more heavily and f themselves.
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    The problem with a lot of people is that they go in blind without a solid strategy. They also lack discipline to follow a strategy, especially when they go on a hot streak. They start betting more heavily and f themselves.
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 1:46 PM ET #8

    I used to bet more money than I should have on sports, but just dealing with the bookies etc just became too much hassle..and all the up down up down nature of it...now I just play the contests on here..just as much adrenaline and you can play loose or tight whatever...i won some money on here too...fun to just make some picks to pass the day and not worry about the ramifications
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    I used to bet more money than I should have on sports, but just dealing with the bookies etc just became too much hassle..and all the up down up down nature of it...now I just play the contests on here..just as much adrenaline and you can play loose or tight whatever...i won some money on here too...fun to just make some picks to pass the day and not worry about the ramifications
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 1:56 PM ET #9

    Sounds like someone got their teeth kicked-in for MDW.  
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    Sounds like someone got their teeth kicked-in for MDW.  
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 3:37 PM ET #10

    Quote Originally Posted by SkySky:

    Slowly back away from the parlays, and make straight wagers only.

    You'll be fine.

    Couldn't agree more. People start betting thinking it's a way to get rich fast and that couldn't be further from the truth. When you have that mindset of course you're going to lose. It's not a sprint it's a marathon! If you can't have the mental fortitude to have discipline with your bankroll you're going to lose more times than not. That's just the way it is man. The bookies love players who play volume. I prefer 1 maybe 2 plays a day with baseball, that's it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SkySky:

    Slowly back away from the parlays, and make straight wagers only.

    You'll be fine.

    Couldn't agree more. People start betting thinking it's a way to get rich fast and that couldn't be further from the truth. When you have that mindset of course you're going to lose. It's not a sprint it's a marathon! If you can't have the mental fortitude to have discipline with your bankroll you're going to lose more times than not. That's just the way it is man. The bookies love players who play volume. I prefer 1 maybe 2 plays a day with baseball, that's it!
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 6:14 PM ET #11

    Quote Originally Posted by DarthFader91:


    Couldn't agree more. People start betting thinking it's a way to get rich fast and that couldn't be further from the truth. When you have that mindset of course you're going to lose. It's not a sprint it's a marathon! If you can't have the mental fortitude to have discipline with your bankroll you're going to lose more times than not. That's just the way it is man. The bookies love players who play volume. I prefer 1 maybe 2 plays a day with baseball, that's it!


    agreed.

    I pick one or two top baseball plays per day, and that's it.
    Zero plays a couple of times a week as well if nothing
    fits my criteria,  and no parlays, other than the odd ML
    parlay on 2 heavy favorites.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DarthFader91:


    Couldn't agree more. People start betting thinking it's a way to get rich fast and that couldn't be further from the truth. When you have that mindset of course you're going to lose. It's not a sprint it's a marathon! If you can't have the mental fortitude to have discipline with your bankroll you're going to lose more times than not. That's just the way it is man. The bookies love players who play volume. I prefer 1 maybe 2 plays a day with baseball, that's it!


    agreed.

    I pick one or two top baseball plays per day, and that's it.
    Zero plays a couple of times a week as well if nothing
    fits my criteria,  and no parlays, other than the odd ML
    parlay on 2 heavy favorites.

     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 6:15 PM ET #12

    good luck
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    good luck
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 6:22 PM ET #13

    Hope your not reading the replies of all of these pathetic morons that gamble on a daily basis and try to rationalize it.

    You have made the right choice. Don't let other people influence you. Hopefully you can stay away long enough to never return
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    Hope your not reading the replies of all of these pathetic morons that gamble on a daily basis and try to rationalize it.

    You have made the right choice. Don't let other people influence you. Hopefully you can stay away long enough to never return
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 6:26 PM ET #14

    good luck.
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    good luck.
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 6:42 PM ET #15

    Jus my 2 c... I am a very good nfl capper and a weak mlb capper. With the nfl this year i will be betting $1500 a week because ive put in the requisite yEARS of film study to have seen big dividends last year.

    However, in baseball, i put in $100 and try to go as long as i can without rebuying. This particular $100 got me a $500 payout. Just dont go gnarly. My biggest bet has been 200 ish and thnkflly i won. Keep ur head up, forget about money, play for fun
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    Jus my 2 c... I am a very good nfl capper and a weak mlb capper. With the nfl this year i will be betting $1500 a week because ive put in the requisite yEARS of film study to have seen big dividends last year.

    However, in baseball, i put in $100 and try to go as long as i can without rebuying. This particular $100 got me a $500 payout. Just dont go gnarly. My biggest bet has been 200 ish and thnkflly i won. Keep ur head up, forget about money, play for fun
     
     
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    Posted: May. 26, 2015 - 7:03 PM ET #16

    mariners, your boys cashed for me big time yesterday, quick can you change your name to orioles F5 for just today?  it would help me out a bunch
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