BLACKJACK PROBLEM!!!!

[Jorge V]

Hi, I have been a winning live 20-40 to 50-100 player for the past 2-3 years (playing live fulltime). I have had great success in poker, but my biggest downfall is my apparent addiction to blackjack. I have lost close to 125K during this period on blackjack and I dont understand why I keep doing it. When I go play poker, I have no intention of playing blackjack, but it seems I always find myself playing while I am waiting for my poker seat to open up, on my way to/from the bathroom, etc. Its almost like I dont even realize what I am doing until after I am down a couple thousand. I have lost over 15k a couple of times and it just sickens me and I dont know how to stop. I tell myself I am seriously going to quit BJ, but the most it ever lasts is a couple weeks. This is surprising to for me because I am extremely disciplined at the poker table, but just lose it when it comes to BJ. I used to brag about how much I dumped because I thought it was "cool" that I had so much money to blow without it affecting me, but now it just disgusts me.I am sure there are others who have similar problems. I need suugestions on what to do, I really need help. Thanks in advance

[ImsaKidd]

Gamblers Anonymous.

It is good that you are seeking help. Now plug this leak before it crushes your $$ situation.

[Jorge V]

I actually tried going to GA for a couple of weeks earlier this year, but it was no help at all. They just told me to stop going to casinos, but they didnt understand that it was impossible since thats how I make a living. So I need advice on other things I can do. thanks

[SplawnDarts]

This isn't exactly a rare problem for poker players.

Here's my suggestion: learn to play winning blackjack. Then one of two things will happen - either you'll be banned from the pit and your problem will be solved, or you'll make money and your problem will be solved. Either way, you win.

[iggymcfly]

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This isn't exactly a rare problem for poker players.

Here's my suggestion: learn to play winning blackjack. Then one of two things will happen - either you'll be banned from the pit and your problem will be solved, or you'll make money and your problem will be solved. Either way, you win.

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Bingo. Counting cards is hella easy. FTR, they don't ban you from the whole casino if they catch you counting cards do they? I haven't done it seriously enough to ever get caught.

[foxw00ds player]

there is nothing you could do you are doomed just like me

[Jorge V]

you really felt it was necessary to make that post?

[demon102]

Id say find a book or books about using affirmations to get rid of ur addiction. I used to be a drug head and a smoker all thru high school and college and always tried to quit but I always came back. I found a book about doing affirmation exercises (basically like reprograming ur head) and it helped me quit ciggarettes and drugs.

[Jorge V]

Thanks demon, I will definitely try that. I understand that there are MANY individuals with similar problems, but mine is unique in the fact that I never intend to play blackjack on my way to the casino;infact, it is quite the opposite. I just seem to repeatedly find myself playing BJ while waiting for a seat to open up, going to/from the bathroom, etc. Does this situation come up with others? And why BJ and not other games such as roulette or craps? Hopefully someone can help me make some sense of all this. THANKS

[UpstateNYAAonly]

not too sure if this would work becuase at the casino i play at, when you do it you cannot enter the casino....a friend of mines father had a bad gambling problem and he had himself barred from the casino, i am wondering if you could bar yourself from the pit only, but allow yourself to enter the poker room, i dont really see a casino allowing this but its a suggestion