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You can do it. Just try not to get too caught up in the party scene and stay away from casino games. Came here when I was 24 and lived here 11 years now and still love it.
 
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So are you out in Vegas yet. What are your plays for NFL today?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Vicente_:

So are you out in Vegas yet. What are your plays for NFL today?

Word is that collegegambler is doing his best Nicolas Cage imitation, in Leaving Las Vegas.  
 
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Check my season long nfl thread like always for my plays. I signed my lease.. My rent starts Feb 9th. Was patient and got the apartment I really wanted.. Top floor, balcony, etc. So now prob not leaving until after Super Bowl.. So excited to get out there but dumb paying for a hotel for two weeks. Doing a video now with today's thoughts
 
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Quote Originally Posted by collegegambler:

Lol giving me no shot before I even get out there unreal.

Dont listen to these clams on here go get em out there. who you liking for the div championships.

G/L Today.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by collegegambler:

Check my season long nfl thread like always for my plays. I signed my lease.. My rent starts Feb 9th. Was patient and got the apartment I really wanted.. Top floor, balcony, etc. So now prob not leaving until after Super Bowl.. So excited to get out there but dumb paying for a hotel for two weeks. Doing a video now with today's thoughts


You can't just post your picks here?
 
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just watched a couple of this guys videos and after seeing that vodka one, this guy has no chance of surviving in Vegas..not just from a 'survive as a gambler' pov but just surviving in general. Hope I'm wrong but vegas is going to chew this dude up and spit him out
 
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I drink 2-3 times a month max. Going to completely stop haven't had a lick since that video. One night could end it all and I realize that.
 
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There is an nfl thread if u wanna see my plays simply go there plus I'm providing a video for u guys now
 
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PACK!!!!
 
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lets finish strong PATS
 
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huge day for me fellas.  more and more of a bankroll now for vegas
 
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVkpNOavSLnobJI4PPcIEg

these last two weeks will feel like an eternity before I leave for vegas..  looks like leaving after super bowl now considering my lease starts Monday feb 9   why waste cash for a hotel for so long... still going to have to be in hotel figure 5-6 nights between drive out and getting to vegas around the 6th or so..

at least work is done!

 

 
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Well done gambler.

I was on Seattle -7, OVER 23 in the 2nd half of Seattle/GB (got lucky as garbage), and on Pats -7.

Went 2-1 today so I'm happy.

But seriously, how many drinks had you had from the time your Pack bet hit and the time you put that Pats video on YouTube and you definitely didn't seem sober. I'm not judging at all man---just trying to help 

Get that money and save that money
 
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I had no drinks not a drop.  that's just me and my lazy eye..

I seemed drunk?

 
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gambler,

you didn't necessairly seem drunk.You just seemed super excited (I'm assuming from the big Pack win). Not trying to be your keeper, but trying to look out for you---I'm the same age as you and struggled with alcohol in the past myself. Stay excited and keep up the enthusiasm, but man, don't let the booze get a hold of you!

Great job today---winning day for us both. Hahaha like I said man, I'll be out in Vegas in a few months and would rather stay with a fellow degenerate and bet some games than crash in a nasty on the strip hotel! If you are game of course. 
 
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College gambler, I don't see how you are going to pass the time during the day. There are only so many statistics and match-ups you can analyze, before you become extremely bored, or feel like your head is ready to explode. 

I wish you well, but idle time in Vegas (especially during a Monday of limited action), is a recipe for a health and bankroll disaster.   
 
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Just read about you endeavor on the NFL forum and started to read the link. I wish you all the luck on the world. I spent a month out there two years ago at a friends condo for March Madness and truly enjoyed it but I am too old for the daily grind that you will have to take on to keep ahead. 

Keep us posted on how this goes. 

 
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Thanks CJM appreciate it sir love the work u do in each sport ur a solid capper. Wizard of OZ- 3 hours round trip to work and sitting at my desk for 8 hours now that was boring... Wake up hit gym, cook well for myself, and then start capping games. College hoops conference tournaments will have games starting at 9am pacific... Same with weekend basketball and Wednesday, Thursday baseball and wekeend baseball. Trust me I was bored before now I will be occuipied with what I love. I don't think u understand how much I love sports and betting. It comes natural to me. My only problem will be if drink which I promise myself I won't anymore
 
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dude u gotta stay away from the booze man... promise me 
 
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I played poker full time for 2 years and got extremely tired of feeling like a piece of garbage and not being a functioning member of society. I was making good money but I felt like a scumbag and needed more out of my life.

Goodluck

 
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Quote Originally Posted by ad1260:

gambler,

you didn't necessairly seem drunk.You just seemed super excited (I'm assuming from the big Pack win). Not trying to be your keeper, but trying to look out for you---I'm the same age as you and struggled with alcohol in the past myself. Stay excited and keep up the enthusiasm, but man, don't let the booze get a hold of you!

Great job today---winning day for us both. Hahaha like I said man, I'll be out in Vegas in a few months and would rather stay with a fellow degenerate and bet some games than crash in a nasty on the strip hotel! If you are game of course. 
Love is in the air.
 
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[Quote: Originally Posted by earthWake]

I played poker full time for 2 years and got extremely tired of feeling like a piece of garbage and not being a functioning member of society. I was making good money but I felt like a scumbag and needed more out of my life.

Goodluck Isn't everyone  out there kinda in the same boat though?  Or at least the guys grinding in the poker rooms?  Not trying to be a smart azz.......I'm jus sayin.  No doubt you're capping (pun intended) the football season off on a strong note. Congratulations. I don't buy think you will get bored between games. Seems like during football people are so focused on the marquee matchups on Sat/Sun. Truth be told I've done better on those excruciating-to-watch mid-week MAC games this year than top-25 college/NFL combined.  The people in my house owe Northern Illinois more than they know.  Have a safe trip.

No need to outrun the bear...just the next slowest guy
 
 
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how much was your job paying you a year? and how much did you save to move to vegas?
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