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#101
Very well put Beginner. True and very sad for many many of us I have no doubt. Perhaps a forum should be set up devoted to those trying to quit?
LATE POST but still a worthwhile WRITE-UP if you catch it for the NETS@LAKERS!!!!
Posted:
#102
Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:
As a life long Celtic fan I knew (in my heart of hearts) Pierce would show up tonight, I just didn't think he would show up in such a big way (on a back to back no less). It's engrained in these guys to hate the Lakers (although he grew up a Lakers fan). It's almost muscle reflex, memory. He can't even help it. He is playing against the Lakers and suddenly it's on, like a game 7 of a playoff game, and sure enough he went off. I didn't grab the plus 10 in game cause that can backfire, and I lost that Rockets game you mentioned on a miracle shot by Curry after the Rockets had like 3 or 4 shot clock violations in 4th quarter. What ineptitude by that team. What ineptitude by so many of these teams. The NBA especially, from night to night, can be brutal. Which team will show up, which coach will have a brain freeze, which ref is gonna try to affect the outcome, etc...
I'll be honest with you Scal, I can't take it any more. My daughter told me today that if she had one wish it would be for me to stop gambling. I've been gambling for a year and have won 23K (and lived off of half of that to pay bills and buy groceries) but it has taken its toll. Frankly, I don't think I'm disciplined enough to succeed (and worry that I will give my winnings back). Also, I am constantly thinking about this stuff and can't seem to compartmentalize my life. So often I'm in my own head that it's like I'm not present in my own life. I've become numb to all the things that would give me joy; the color of the sea, a beautiful poem, a curvy woman. All I crave now is action and money. This can't be good. I tell you all this because I need to get it off my chest and feel you are a thoughtful, considerate person and if someone else reads this and is affected by it in a positive way then all the better.
Wow. I'm sorry to hear she said that because when that happens, some serious soul searching is in order which you are, by what you reveal in this writing, in the process of.
When you say you've become numb, you immediately reminded me of a scene from a Twilight Zone episode called A Game Of Pool in a match between a world champ (who is actually dead) and a degen. pool hall player is about to sink the winning shot.
The world champ says: "Ya know, there's more to life than this pool hall. Ya gotta get out a little... I may not look the part Jesse, but I've made love, walked uphill, swam in the ocean. When I think of all the wonderful things to see and do, it hurts me...it hurts me to see you rotting your life away in this miserable dark hall!"
Of course, the degen pool player pays him no mind and sinks the winning shot, sealing his fate in this life and the afterlife as 'greatest of all time,' a mantle he will have to bear for eternity until someone takes if from him as he took it from the world champ.
When I saw that scene when I was 13, I told myself is never get to the point where my life would be dominated by an addiction, gambling or otherwise.
I play just enough to not make me worry about the money, but even the small amounts have me stressed and therein lies the burden of gambling.
As you described, even if you are profitable, the time away from the world, be it basic pleasures, or even your own child will cost far more than anything you put on a game.
I will say I have never been a compulsive gambler and you do not have to quit betting the game to find balance.
But the way you described it, I think, maybe after the season ends, you should take a hiatus to make up for everything you feel you've been missing out on in life.
The way it worked for me many times? Do not check the lines. You can watch games and highlights but do not read anything that has lines connected to it.
I've done this and in about 3 to 4 weeks the urge to bet will subside greatly. Months will pass and you will be spending time with people that matter as well as doing things you want to instead of going crazy about a game. Your phone and the scores it transmits plays a big role in this. Check final scores only if you can. The win or loss will be the same in the end.
Lastly be proud of the profit you've earned! And more importantly, PRESERVE it. I know you are afraid of losing it but taking money from the house, especially a significant sum like that is quite a skill. Use it on what matters while disconnecting yourself from the game. Start a sel-imposed gambling detox after the season has ended but you can start weening yourself off now. In the end you will be more disciplined than you ever thought you were capable of.
Posted:
#105
Quote Originally Posted by Vinhmlb:
Much respect scalabrine.
Thanks for the play, just didn't work out for us. Good thing 2h I was able to do some damage controle.
Next time
Much respect scalabrine.
Thanks for the play, just didn't work out for us. Good thing 2h I was able to do some damage controle.
Next time
Nice to hear you recouped something.
Posted:
#106
Quote Originally Posted by Jailbait7127:
yes beginnerboy you are right.. i also feel like that.. i will only tail scal from now on. im going to log on 30min before the first nba game to see if he wrote anything.. if not i wont make bets! i do not have bankroll management and you cant gamble if you dont have that...
yes beginnerboy you are right.. i also feel like that.. i will only tail scal from now on. im going to log on 30min before the first nba game to see if he wrote anything.. if not i wont make bets! i do not have bankroll management and you cant gamble if you dont have that...
You can become as good a capper as anyone on here by studying. It's all about the work you put in and not getting discouraged when losses inevitably come.
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#107
The reality is that very few people can make a living betting sports. Those that do treat it like a business with its ups and downs and don't allow ego to get in the way of wins and losses.
Betting sports is not for most people unless you are betting small for recreation only. As Beginner very well states, it can consume your life and desensitize you to reality and day to day living. When you pay more attention to the outcome of a game completely out of your control,more so than your family or a "curvy woman", you know it is time to decide if you are making the proper choices.
Good luck to Beginner and anyone else that may be battling the demons of gambling..
Betting sports is not for most people unless you are betting small for recreation only. As Beginner very well states, it can consume your life and desensitize you to reality and day to day living. When you pay more attention to the outcome of a game completely out of your control,more so than your family or a "curvy woman", you know it is time to decide if you are making the proper choices.
Good luck to Beginner and anyone else that may be battling the demons of gambling..
Posted:
#111
Quote Originally Posted by pucku27:
I'M VERY HAPPY THAT I WON MY BIGGEST PLAY OF THE NBA SEASON
I WAS HOPING MEEKS WOULD HIT THE 3 AT THE BUZZER AND SCAL WOULD GET THE PUSH OUT OF THE GAME AND I WOULD OF STILL WIN.
I'M VERY HAPPY THAT I WON MY BIGGEST PLAY OF THE NBA SEASON
I WAS HOPING MEEKS WOULD HIT THE 3 AT THE BUZZER AND SCAL WOULD GET THE PUSH OUT OF THE GAME AND I WOULD OF STILL WIN.Even if he hit it, It would have been a nice bankroll saver but I would want a statement win when I post so everyone clears the number.
As far as I'm concerned, Train cursed this thread with that Deron 0-18 at Staples stat.
Some reporter must have thrown that at him pregame and it rattled him. He hasn't played with that intensity in a long long time especially up against a nothing team like LA.
Nice hit.
Posted:
#112
Quote Originally Posted by BaggerVANCE:
im glad you were able to jump on that +10 after my post, feels good to be contributing somethin here other than a joke or two haha... positivity is key as you said, and the next ball will bounce our way!
im glad you were able to jump on that +10 after my post, feels good to be contributing somethin here other than a joke or two haha... positivity is key as you said, and the next ball will bounce our way!
You did contribute. It was also a gutsy bet of sorts given how hot the nets were shooting the ball. But as expected they came back to earth.
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#114
garbage,never even saw this!!!....lucked out i guess....thanks as always for your contribution scalabrine,much appreciation and respect.next win just around the corner.
i actually like the knicks at +4,i mite be the only one haha...dallas is solid but dont really scare me a whole lot...more on gut than anything else but i feel they are ready for a home win,despite the obvious troubles of the past wee stretch...lets not forget they were up big in atlanta before hawks decided to go bonkers shooting the three-ball and also gave grizzlies all they cud handle on the road.
sumtimes ya gotta go with intuition i feel
Posted:
#115
Quote Originally Posted by melossinglet:
garbage,never even saw this!!!....lucked out i guess....thanks as always for your contribution scalabrine,much appreciation and respect.next win just around the corner.
garbage,never even saw this!!!....lucked out i guess....thanks as always for your contribution scalabrine,much appreciation and respect.next win just around the corner.
i actually like the knicks at +4,i mite be the only one haha...dallas is solid but dont really scare me a whole lot...more on gut than anything else but i feel they are ready for a home win,despite the obvious troubles of the past wee stretch...lets not forget they were up big in atlanta before hawks decided to go bonkers shooting the three-ball and also gave grizzlies all they cud handle on the road.
sumtimes ya gotta go with intuition i feel
There are many many things that happened in that road trip that point to a Knicks outright win here so what you feel is not unwarranted as the Knicks try to avoid sinking further into oblivion and all the while, continue to drive Melo into the ground minutes-wise.
The main problem is the motivation for Dallas. While they've won 8 of 10 and could easily drop one and not feel bad about it, they are fighting with memphis for the 8th spot and are only two games up while memphis is surging. Knicks Playing a team that has a solid playoff position on the road getting a nice chunk of points is much more ideal.
Posted:
#116
Very possible this guy goes in the tank for the rest of the season. 10 or 11 picks is not even a statistically relevant sample size.
My impression of these threads and writeups is that he talks a lot but doesn't say much of anything at all. Most of it is just obvious sh-it that everybody knows.
But good luck anyway. 
Posted:
#117
@greyhound. What the hell are you talking about ? What's your record ? It's not about quantity it's about quality. If you can't post winners CONSISTENTLY AT OVER 70% then don't speak. Go back to your cave where your mom and dad don't give you any attention LOL so you decide to troll on others. If you were to bet 500$ on each game of scals you would be up 2500$. Easy to say it's obvious shi that everyone knows then why isn't everyone making money? lol ur a troll bro gtfoh
Posted:
#118
Quote Originally Posted by Jailbait7127:
@greyhound. What the hell are you talking about ? What's your record ? It's not about quantity it's about quality. If you can't post winners CONSISTENTLY AT OVER 70% then don't speak. Go back to your cave where your mom and dad don't give you any attention LOL so you decide to troll on others. If you were to bet 500$ on each game of scals you would be up 2500$. Easy to say it's obvious shi that everyone knows then why isn't everyone making money? lol ur a troll bro gtfoh
@greyhound. What the hell are you talking about ? What's your record ? It's not about quantity it's about quality. If you can't post winners CONSISTENTLY AT OVER 70% then don't speak. Go back to your cave where your mom and dad don't give you any attention LOL so you decide to troll on others. If you were to bet 500$ on each game of scals you would be up 2500$. Easy to say it's obvious shi that everyone knows then why isn't everyone making money? lol ur a troll bro gtfoh
70% of 10 or 11 picks is nothing at all my friend. It doesn't mean he's good at this long term. He's been good for the few picks he's made. Go take a statistics course. 
Posted:
#119
Quote Originally Posted by Jailbait7127:
@greyhound. What the hell are you talking about ? What's your record ? It's not about quantity it's about quality. If you can't post winners CONSISTENTLY AT OVER 70% then don't speak. Go back to your cave where your mom and dad don't give you any attention LOL so you decide to troll on others. If you were to bet 500$ on each game of scals you would be up 2500$. Easy to say it's obvious shi that everyone knows then why isn't everyone making money? lol ur a troll bro gtfoh
@greyhound. What the hell are you talking about ? What's your record ? It's not about quantity it's about quality. If you can't post winners CONSISTENTLY AT OVER 70% then don't speak. Go back to your cave where your mom and dad don't give you any attention LOL so you decide to troll on others. If you were to bet 500$ on each game of scals you would be up 2500$. Easy to say it's obvious shi that everyone knows then why isn't everyone making money? lol ur a troll bro gtfoh
No need bait.
If you write something with a pick no matter how long or detailed, it's just hot air.
If you don't write something, it's just picking at random and subject to normal variance.
10 isn't a significant sample and neither is 100 to this guy.
Pick 10,000 with a detailed write up for every on and then he'll shut up.
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#120
Quote Originally Posted by Greyhound:
70% of 10 or 11 picks is nothing at all my friend. It doesn't mean he's good at this long term. He's been good for the few picks he's made. Go take a statistics course.
Listen, he's taken a STATISTICS course ya hear?!? That's S T A T I S T I C S while a capital S!
Now everyone move along in a single file line while this guy sorts out the relevance of all our threads.
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#122
Quote Originally Posted by scalabrine:
No need bait.
If you write something with a pick no matter how long or detailed, it's just hot air.
If you don't write something, it's just picking at random and subject to normal variance.
10 isn't a significant sample and neither is 100 to this guy.
Pick 10,000 with a detailed write up for every on and then he'll shut up.
I give you credit, you're doing well.
Posted:
#123
Quote Originally Posted by Greyhound:
Been hanging around Covers for a long time, seen probably hundreds of guys that get hot for awhile, get huge views and popularity, and then the flame burns out.
Been hanging around Covers for a long time, seen probably hundreds of guys that get hot for awhile, get huge views and popularity, and then the flame burns out.
I remember I guy named Greenbacks back in 2008. , that guy could do no wrong for awhile. 
, that guy could do no wrong for awhile. Most of them end up getting banned.
Hey Greyhound....You remember Greenbacks
I bet you that Scal remembers Greenbacks also
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