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Recently lost some money gambling....

Discussion in 'Questions and Answers' started by Merauder, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. Merauder

    Merauder Perseverance

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    Basically, I lost a grand in the past week. I'm thinking about betting 600 on Miami tomorrow to get back some of my losses. All of the losses so far have been from the poker room or blackjack. I need to get some of the money back so I feel like I don't have a choice in the matter. I've never been down this much before in my life and it's not a good feeling.
     
  2. 2k5

    2k5 I miss Ted Ginn Jr.

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    You should never, ever gamble to earn back what you lost. You should never, ever gamble something you can't afford to lose.
     
  3. Merauder

    Merauder Perseverance

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    I just can't accept losing $1,000. I feel like I can't walk away. It's really hard for me.
     
  4. RickyBobby

    RickyBobby VIP DIY

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  5. pocoloco

    pocoloco I'm your huckleberry Club Member

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    Whatever you do, don't bet on the Dolphins. There are all sorts of question marks right now.

    If anything, bet against your team in small amounts. If they win, you're happy. If they lose, you have a consolation prize.
     
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  6. 2k5

    2k5 I miss Ted Ginn Jr.

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    There are a lot of different organizations that can help you with this. I know I've had the feeling before. Consider what happens if you lose the next bet? You'll be out $1600. Then what will you do? Bet $1200 on something else? It's a very slippery slope my friend. It sounds to me like there is no way you should be betting right now.
     
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  7. Merauder

    Merauder Perseverance

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    I think if I lost this bet than I would be able to walk away for good. I probably won't make the bet now but I am still considering it.
     
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  8. 2k5

    2k5 I miss Ted Ginn Jr.

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    Walking away for good is a long time, it sounds easier than it is. I hope you won't make the bet if you can't afford to lose it. Here's a website with some good info on problem gambling, which entails chasing losses.

    http://www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.htm
     
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  9. anditsgood

    anditsgood Active Member

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    what if miami loses, then you will be down 1600

    the best advice was already given

     
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  10. MikeHoncho

    MikeHoncho -=| Censored |=-

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    So you're saying the Heat are going to chip away at my savings account until there's nothing left during the first half of the season?
     
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  11. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    This is how Ive felt many many times, but what I learned was chasing was a sure fire way to go broke. I remember being 21 years old and in the middle of the biggest losing streak of my life.....I bet $1900 (what I was down) on a Northwestern/Minnesotta CBB game, and the miracle came through. Had I lost I wouldve caught a serious beat down or maybe even death.... But the whole game I kept wondering how the f--- did it get to that point.

    I dont suggest it but then again Ive been there and I know how you feel....

    But even though Miami is better than Buffalo thats not always how the cookie crumbles on the road in the NFL.

    If your going to do it......and likey you will, lets see if we can find you a bit better of an option.
     
  12. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    This is easy. If you have kids to feed then walk away. If you dont then go ahead and bet all ur money.
     
  13. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    Thats a fine logic also...
     
  14. Merauder

    Merauder Perseverance

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    Thanks for the advice everybody. I'm still deciding on whether I'm going to bet or not. Leaning towards not.
     
  15. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    see you should have bet. always go with your first instinct
     
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  16. RickyBobby

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    if he did bet he would have been crying in excitment when the dolphins fot that safety
     
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  17. Merauder

    Merauder Perseverance

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    I was going to bet, but then bodog wouldn't take my card for some reason. I tried using my debit card instead of credit card. FML

    I would have been sweating my *** off the entire game though....lol
     
  18. RickyBobby

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    I was thinking about you watching them punt. That would have been a horrible game for you to watch if you would have bet. :lol:
     
  19. Jt0323

    Jt0323 Fins Up! Luxury Box

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    I learned NEVER bet on your team, or against them for that matter.... They lose then you are pissed even more...
     
  20. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    I never bet with on the Rays or Dolphins because I always bet with my heart with them...and I usually lose
     
  21. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    gambling scares the crap out of me
     

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