So long guys

[kbsooner21]

Gonna miss having you around bud. You've always been one of my favorites. Sounds like you are making a great decision and I wish you nothing but the best. Take care man.

Kyle

[rocko]

U WILL BE MISSED THAT FOR SURE BUT U ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING CAUSE FAMILY IN MY EYES ALWAYS COMES FIRST NO MATTER WHAT AND IF THERE IS PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT DO NOT AGREE NEEDS TO STOP NOW AND RE---THINK THERE LIVES I HAVE A NEW SON COMING IN LESS THEN 2 WEEKS AND MIGHT BE RIGHT BeHIND U ON STOP GAMBLING BUT NOT THERE JUST YET
GLLLLLLLLL MAYBE SEE U COME BACK JUST TO SAY HI
GETER DONEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[flarendep1]

GL Sam,

Enjoy the good life!

[molta02]

gonna miss the late night in games.

take care bud.

[Chado1]

I have also attempted this on numerous ocassions and it usually is an indicator to me personally that I have been using terrible money mangement when betting on games. Just like you said...chasing and shit and betting more than you normally would of had you not just lost a previous bet. I usually take a break and relieve the stress that daily gambling gives you and think about what I did wrong and how I can change it the next time around. In my early teenage years of gambling I thought it was a get rich scheme and as most found on the hard way with reality smacking me in the face. Living and learning in the realms of sports gambling for me has been a huge help as I now know I am not trying to get rich off it nor really trying to make money but just simply using it as a hobby for having action and enjoying and watching the sports that I love so much. JC and KB pointed out a few things to me when I asked about some general questions that I have now changed and am doing lately that seems to have worked well. I make a certain amount of bets that I like in the morning or afternoon. After I have made all the bets that I want to make THATS IT. No more betting for that day (especially not half time bets) regardless of how my early action makes out. This then elimates the factor of chasing and pressing stupid late games and stuff because the bets are locked in and I will see the results in the morning or late that night. I also ask myself if I go 0-5 on the 5 bets I just made will this cause me stress and negatively affect my attitude or financially. If I can "HONESTLY" answer no to this question that it is fine for me. I know what your thinking this is easier said than done and I have even slipped up on the rule a few times but overall much better than before. Anyway, good luck in your decision and whatever life has for you in general bro. Enjoyed talking with you over the years and all the best my friend Troy!

Chad

[GrandPa]

Stay strong, good luck

[Red Bill]

I think you are making a good move. For me, the highs are not as good as the lows are bad. It does make a person wonder--and it does take time away from family..but I do enjoy it.

[jt4545]

good luck sam

[3ebRocks]

Good luck. Your post was well said and recognizing what you recognize now is the hardest thing. All the best to you. Indications I get from your words are that you are the type of person that can and will stick to it and I wish you all the best.

[10DimeBry]

Sam,


sorry to see you go but I understand. For me I take the summers off. I dont bet MLB cause well I suck @ it and my local takes summers off, so i cant bet it anyhow. I no longer use off shore. Anyhow, if its whats best for you stick to it for along time. GL in the future and thanks for being part of the forum.

Bryan

[libertypl]

Take care buddy. Family first, you definatley have your priorities straight.

[live jive]

good luck to ya sam sometimes got to take step back....internet wagerin is tough i did it for yrs and did ok and nice perks that locals dont have but money management is tough i see where u comin from....i can bet a game at 700pm for a hundred and win and then be like what bout that 1030pm tnt game i won why not try 50 then lose where if i just bet thru local he only there 630-7 so i keep my bets down bet what i like and dont chase....typically now i bet couple games a nite thru local bout 30-50 and 100-200 on big plays but internet makes it too easy to keep chunkin in money or bettin for action and that really defeats the purpose cuz a bettor's goal is to make profit....i respect the decision and wish ya well

[live jive]

Sam,


sorry to see you go but I understand. For me I take the summers off. I dont bet MLB cause well I suck @ it and my local takes summers off, so i cant bet it anyhow. I no longer use off shore. Anyhow, if its whats best for you stick to it for along time. GL in the future and thanks for being part of the forum.

Bryan

similar to me... works well for a person that will bet on whatever cuz over time u will lose....after march madness take off til sept maybe occasional mlb but rare....w. a local usually there certain time i cant call in hawaii game at 1145 like the internet....big thing w. local tho is its on paper and not havin to front money can get someone in hole quick but guess same can be said bout credit card

[WayneChung]

SS never risk a beautiful marriage or family for the ills of gambling. The first 2 are too hard to come by dude. good luck to you and stay strong.

nice post musclemann,can tell you've been around the bend,sam only you can answer if gambling is causing problems in other areas of your life,but sounds like you are making the right move,if everybody would be truthful about it,i would say at least 95 percent of us have been in your shoes,i know i have,like muscle said,family is a lot more important in the big scheme of things !!