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Old 11-25-2007, 09:04 PM
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does everyone who has ever bought a single powerball ticket have a gambling problem?
I'm too lazy to do the research and will let you answer for me.

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No, but someone who knows they are -EV and buys them over and over again does. Maybe not a huge problem (yet), but certainly a problem.

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This is so absurd.

The EV I lose on a dollar a week is far surpassed by the change in life should I ever win one.

Taking a bet you know is -EV does not mean you have a problem.
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Old 11-25-2007, 11:48 PM
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well you are nearing the first step to recovery- admission of your problem [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
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Old 11-26-2007, 12:04 AM
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does everyone who has ever bought a single powerball ticket have a gambling problem?

[/ QUOTE ]someone who knows they are -EV and buys them over and over again does. Maybe not a huge problem (yet), but certainly a problem.

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it's -EV in terms of money but
it's +EV (well +++++EV) in terms of feeling.

Or do you dismiss all girls because they are definitely -EV in terms of money (well maybe except if you succeed as a gigolo [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] - good luck then)
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Old 11-26-2007, 12:07 AM
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No, but someone who knows they are -EV and buys them over and over again does. Maybe not a huge problem (yet), but certainly a problem.

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As with everything, it depends upon exactly what you are talking about. For the average person who buys a couple every week, I think it's nonsense to suggest that that's problematic. If it were true that Warren Buffett plays Powerball regularly, then what? So you have to be more specific.
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Old 11-26-2007, 12:14 AM
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I took my own advice and did some research.

I have come to the conclusion that I have no idea what I'm talking about.
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Old 11-26-2007, 02:40 PM
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i was very intelegent in school and math.

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how about English?
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Old 11-27-2007, 02:16 PM
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Heck, if you want to become a winner, you should NEVER give up. Only when you give up do you become a loser.
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Old 11-27-2007, 02:49 PM
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get real job. save money for roll. When you get decent enough roll, try playing for real.

repeat when necessary. If you only tweak out a little profit, keep working and enjoy your added income. Playing professionally is a pipe dream to most, but if you can eek out extra income using your superior skills and drive, then you should be happy with that.
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Old 11-28-2007, 06:52 AM
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If OP gives up, I'm gonna throw a hudge myspace party.
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Old 11-28-2007, 03:24 PM
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If OP gives up, I'm gonna throw a hudge myspace party.

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Now that is funny!
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