Gambling Adiction ... errr

dardo · #1 11-18-2006, 04:48 AM

Since I started playing poker trying to make some money from it most of the people I've spoke about this was interested or were worried of me becoming an "addict".

I just find interesting how much people fear this gambling side effect. It's like the see this like a contagious disease.

What do you think of this? I've always seen poker as any other bussines, you invest time and resources on it because you expect a profit. If you have success you continue with it, if not, you start with another project.

dardo.

iFoldTheNuts · #2 11-18-2006, 05:29 AM

because so many people aren't as level headed as you when it comes to playing poker. They get lucky and think they are awesome and when they lose their money, they redeposit thinking they're awesome skills will win them more. And they might be hot again but eventually lose it. and the cycle repeats. Regulars make their money off of these people. Just look at HIV's busto thread and you'll understand.

chicagoY · #3 11-18-2006, 08:43 AM

I don't say anything about it to strangers. They don't understand and if they lecture me enough, and aren't hot chicks, I'll lose it with them.

Goodnews · #4 11-19-2006, 07:10 AM

i turned into an addict

canada_dry · #5 11-19-2006, 09:45 AM

Maybe you are showing signs of an addict.

dboy23 · #6 11-19-2006, 10:52 AM

just say, yeah i am addicted....wanna flip a coin for your years pay?

holyfield5 · #7 11-19-2006, 02:30 PM

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just say, yeah i am addicted....wanna flip a coin for your years pay?

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i hope you are properly bankrolled for that

MoreGentilythanU · #8 11-19-2006, 02:38 PM

i'm an addict, ruined my life, now i have to work for my life back... but I have alot more money than i did before.

Pog0 · #9 11-19-2006, 07:46 PM

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just say, yeah i am addicted....wanna flip a coin for your years pay?

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i hope you are properly bankrolled for that

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No one is properly bankrolled for that. Do you see why?

Jibba · #10 11-20-2006, 04:38 PM

It is a serious problem. When I was a kid my parents put me in Gamblers Anonymous for betting sports. I was stupid then and just throwing all my money around without a care. These days I keep myself level (hopefully) by simply never using my own money. I made a couple small investments awhile back and have been building on them ever since with the knowledge that if I lose it, I really would have to give up something I truly enjoy. When I feel myself tilting too much and chasing my losses, I make a conscious effort to slow down.

I know how you feel since my wife occasionally brings up a friend of hers who's husband secretly lost a couple grand playing poker online (he's actually very good live, but didn't adjust for online where people call too much). If it's not someone you care about, tell them it's none of their business in a polite way. If it is a loved one, then you have to deal with it head on. Make them comfortable with the fact that you're not going to gamble your life away.