I am tapped

[ddubois]

Very simple rule for people with bad money mangement skills: Never put more than 5% of your roll on a table. As your roll shrinks during a session, stop rebuying and move down immediately once you hit that threshold.

[bernie]

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I have a very hard time believing any of this story is true, simply because the swings involved are so ridiculous.

If it's not just a fish story, then the player here needs more than just "you're an addicted gambler" talks. He really needs to learn how to play poker -- a major component of which is risk-management and playing only in situations which are appropriate to your bankroll. Beyond that, I simply don't believe that any player would achieve upswings like this without putting a lot of money on very bad play -- and this goes double if the player in question is only 18 years old.

Word to the wise, kid: every player thinks he's "ready to go pro" when he's running exceptionally well. But one of the things that separates a real pro from a lucky amateur is the ability to recognize the difference between merely running well and actually playing well. From what you've posted, you need to study up on this concept -- a lot. That, and bankroll management.

Anyway, I don't mean this as attacking or criticism, just an honest assessment (which I presume you were inviting by posting this). Best of luck to you, and I hope you're able to learn from this experience and build something positive out of it, wherever you go from here.


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Good post. Easily the best response I've seen so far.

I was also kind of suprised no one was questioning his skill level, instead just focusing on BR.

1st thing I thought of after reading it was he was most likely playing (very)loose and hitting cards. That's usually the main reason for those types of swings. I also noticed the OP made no exception that this run could be do to his possibility of having a less than stellar game. Absense of that usually points to it. But then it's easier to blame the other 'fishes' that were beating him when the cards turned.

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[daryn]

i have no idea why people are still saying this story is a fake. many of us have played with this guy at these limits.

[thekiller]

i didnt read it all because it was exremely boring, and i dont know what the point is so i prescribe:
1) stop masterbating
2) stop gambling
3) get a job
4) get a trade
5) leave america for 4 years.

[bugstud]

I don't think anyone is shocked by this at all.

[AceofSpades]

I'm shocked he got lucky enough at limit to turn 12 BB into serious cash. what a heater jeez...

[Scary_Tiger]

I'm very glad I won't have to deal with you playing heads up at every table 5/10-30/60 on Stars ALL THE FREAKING TIME.

[cwar]

Thanks for sharing your story it was pretty scary and inspiring (those hot streaks make me drool).

[chicagoY]

I suspect that this will be just a moment of severe disappointment in a lengthy side--or full-- career for you. FEW PEOPLE have any maturity or stability in the testosterone crazed years between 18 and 21. Those hands and history may well lay a foundation for a great player in the years to come. There's no reason not to be more optimistic at your age. Buck up my brother!

[Dan BRIGHT]

I'm sorry for jon actually, because I see a bit of him in myself


Jon I wish you the best of luck in the future.