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  • Gambling lesson from a relative novice.

    First let me start off by saying that while I have not posted many of my picks on this site, I have a pretty dismal record when I do, probably like 1-5 or something. As a result, either because of superstition or my subsconscious, I rarely post them any more. Like somehow posting them makes them losers. Foolish thinking on my part. Anyhow.

    On Saturday I had a losing day in college football. Lots of bad breaks and shitty turnarounds. One of my top plays was Texas Tech at -4 who proceeded to blow a 21 point lead in their game. This just seemed to be the trend for me on Saturday.
    So overall I was frustrated and thought I needed a breather from football.

    Then Sunday came around and I had to decide if I really was going to stay away from picking games. I decided to play games but for only half a unit. A unit for me is 50 bucks.
    So I made 7 plays on the early games. I thought I would see how I did then make plays on the late games that I really liked. By 3pm I was pretty sure that was going to be 7-0 which figured cuz I decided to bet so little. At this point I felt like I was in a groove and would go big (for me) on two late games. I parlayed the Colts and Panthers for 340 bucks. Luck went my way and the Panthers came up with a tough cover on the road. At this point I felt like I could pick no wrong. A rare but great feeling I might add. So I teased the Bengals and the over for 75 bucks. So I ended up going 9-0 on the day with a profit of 1278 bucks.

    These were my plays for the few skeptics out there:

    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 3:57p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 7:23p
    2 Team Parlay # 20975984
    Football - NFL Lines (Game)
    (421) Indianapolis Colts -16½ (-105) Sun@4:05p


    Final Scores
    Indianapolis Colts 28
    San Francisco 49ers 3



    Football - NFL Lines (Game)
    (423) Carolina Panthers -3 (+110) Sun@4:15p


    Final Scores
    Carolina Panthers 24
    Arizona Cardinals 20


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $340.00 to win $1,054.00


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 12:51p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:27p
    Single # 20945973
    Football - NFL Lines (Game) Total
    (411) Seattle Seahawks vs. (412) St. Louis Rams Over 47½ Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    Seattle Seahawks 37
    St. Louis Rams 31


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $25.00 to win $22.73


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 12:52p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:25p
    Single # 20946497
    Football - NFL Lines (Game)
    (418) Detroit Lions -1 Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    Baltimore Ravens 17
    Detroit Lions 35


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $25.00 to win $22.73


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 1:02p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:24p
    Single # 20955730
    Football - NFL Lines (Game)
    (413) New England Patriots -2½ (-120) Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    New England Patriots 31
    Atlanta Falcons 28


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $25.00 to win $20.83


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 12:51p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:21p
    Single # 20946122
    Football - NFL Lines (Game)
    (416) Buffalo Bills -3 (-125) Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    Miami Dolphins 14
    Buffalo Bills 20


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $25.00 to win $20.00


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 12:59p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:08p
    Single # 20953613
    Football - NFL Lines (Game) Total
    (405) Chicago Bears vs. (406) Cleveland Browns Under 35½ (-120) Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    Chicago Bears 10
    Cleveland Browns 20


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $25.00 to win $20.83


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 12:51p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:07p
    Single # 20945625
    Football - NFL Lines (Game) Total
    (407) New Orleans Saints vs. (408) Green Bay Packers Over 43 Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    New Orleans Saints 3
    Green Bay Packers 52

    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $25.00 to win $22.73


    Date placed:
    Oct 09, 2005 12:51p


    Date settled:
    Oct 09, 2005 4:00p
    Single # 20945809
    Football - NFL Lines (Game)
    (410) New York Jets +3 (-130) Sun@1:00p


    Final Scores
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12
    New York Jets 14


    Outcome:
    Win
    Risk $26.00 to win $20.00


    47823552-1
    1 5:24pm
    9-Oct-05 9-Oct-05 Teaser FB NFL Same-Game 6 Pt 75.00 75.00
    1. Win 9-Oct Football/NFL (Spread) Cincinnati Bengals (+9) vs Jacksonville Jaguars for Game (+106) 20 - 23
    2. Win 9-Oct Football/NFL (Total) Cincinnati Bengals/Jacksonville Jaguars (O 31.5) for Game (-108) 20 - 23
    75.00 75.00

    So I guess the lesson here is that after a bad day, it's not necessary to go chasing, making emotional bets. You more experienced cappers already know this so I'm telling this to the new guys (myself included). I played very conservatively on the early games but then thought I had the day pegged so I went for it with my parlay.

    I also wanted to share my good fortune with you guys and the great cappers on this site like John, Chuck, Pun, Wayne, RJ, Kapt, Kuelkat. I'm sure I missed a few names. Thanks for all that you guys do.

    That being said, I like the Chargers to win by at least a touchdown tonight. So either I continue the hot streak or trip up because I just posted it here! hahha.

    Well as always good luck gentlemen and congrats if you made it through this very LONG post!

    Yuri
    Remember, one just man causes the Devil greater affliction than a million blind believers

  • #2
    Nice Yuri, way to go buddy

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    • #3
      Nice job and GL tonight Yuri!
      It's always noon somewhere!

      My Fish and Aquariums

      Griffey's Posted Record

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      • #4
        Nice Yuri!!!

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        • #5
          Thanks fellas. Adding the over in for MNF. Over 47.5
          Remember, one just man causes the Devil greater affliction than a million blind believers

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          • #6
            Great Job Yuri..... gambling is a roller coaster of ups and downs. The most important thing is to bet with your head, not over it!

            ~~~ Tigger

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            • #7
              Correction 46 or 46.5
              Remember, one just man causes the Devil greater affliction than a million blind believers

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              • #8
                nice day yesterday. rule #1, NEVER chase!

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                • #9
                  The degeneracy is always chasing down its money....but that doesn't make it right
                  1 = $25

                  MLB Posted (as of 4/15) - 20-11 +21.86

                  God have mercy on the man who doubts what he's sure of

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                  • #10
                    Great post, stay with it, you are doing great!
                    If U look hard enough for me guys, you will find me posting for FREE and making real respectable players FREE money!

                    :cool:
                    KUELKAT KAPPING

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                    • #11
                      First, congrats on a great day.

                      That being said its was poor money management. IMO that's the reason most sport bettors lose. Risking your entire early game winnings on a parlay was a bad decision. You got away with it this time. It won't happen everytime.

                      You now have yourself a healthly bandroll. Use it wisely. You should risk 2-5% on any single game or bet. Sports betting is a marathon.

                      GL to you.

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                      • #12
                        nice turn around...one thing to think about is cutting down on the number of games you bet on. i used to be the same way and wanted to have action on everything going on,but i've learned it's so hard to show a profit by betting more than 4 good plays on any given day...now that is just my opinion, some guys my think differently,anyway,best of luck to you!!!!
                        BETDOGS

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                        • #13
                          Frank and betdogs, you're both right. The sensible way to approach things is the way you describe.

                          And Frank I did get lucky. Very much so. I took a shot and came through on the good side. As you said, I plan to manage my winnings very carefully now, hoping it will get me through the whole season.

                          Thanks for the advice and feedback fellas.

                          Good luck as always.
                          Remember, one just man causes the Devil greater affliction than a million blind believers

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                          • #14
                            WTG Buddy!! Very nice.. I myself had a monster day Sunday and Monday!! Keep up the good work!!

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