[unit1884]

well im 19, started gambling last year first it was casino gambling, lost there (didnt even know about odds and stuff) then poker, lost there, then sports betting, lost there, overall I probably lost around 10-12K

Im just wondering is it even possible to win in this business, and should I

a) continue gambling and try to learn the industry
b) quit while im ahead
c) something else

I just wanna know, does anyone gamble profesionally and have a meaningful and fulfilling life? or is that just a dream???

[cobra_king]

Learn how to gamble PROPERLY..... there is a ton of good information on this site, but definately NOT in the players talk forum. If you aren't going to take the time to learn it right than i suggest you take the second option.

And yes it can be done.

[Nicky Santoro]

it's a known stat that 1 in 2300 gamblers win long term.. even the ones that win every year, somehow, believe it or not, there comes a day when they give it all back.. it's just like that. i've seen it with my own eyes many a times. that's how gambling works.. greed catches up to them, or they chase losses, get stiffed by a few bookies here and there, and next thing you know, they end up broke. even if it's in 23 yrs, they will go broke.

but for now, 1 in 2300 win long term.. so your chances are not too good.. my advice.


GET THE FUKK OUT NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWW..

BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE AND IT RUINS YOUR LIFE. AND IT WILL IF YOU CONTINUE KIDDO.

[Francis Sollozzo]

Originally Posted by unit1884

Im just wondering is it even possible to win in this business, and should I

a) continue gambling and try to learn the industry
b) quit while im ahead
c) something else

[Deuce]

Gamblers gamble because it's an addiction. Many get buried, some break even, some get rich. Most get buried.

[Panic]

Just like Nicky said. NO WAY TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


GET THE FVCK OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[Nicky Santoro]

Originally Posted by Panic

Just like Nicky said. NO WAY TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


GET THE FVCK OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

that's right.

NOWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[rm18]

Originally Posted by Nicky Santauro

it's a known stat that 1 in 2300 gamblers win long term.. even the ones that win every year, somehow, believe it or not, there comes a day when they give it all back.. it's just like that. i've seen it with my own eyes many a times. that's how gambling works.. greed catches up to them, or they chase losses, get stiffed by a few bookies here and there, and next thing you know, they end up broke. even if it's in 23 yrs, they will go broke.

but for now, 1 in 2300 win long term.. so your chances are not too good.. my advice.


GET THE FUKK OUT NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWW..

BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE AND IT RUINS YOUR LIFE. AND IT WILL IF YOU CONTINUE KIDDO.

At least 2% or not more of guys win. That is why so many books fail. But even though guys are up lifetime, does not mean they are not broke, I am broke, at least in terms of debts vs. cash, but will never be down lifetime.

[blittydeuce]

Nicky, when you gonna meet me at the rink?

[tyler36]

You guys play some hockey? I would give you each ten breakaways and you wouldn't score on more than 2, between both of you.... haha seriously... although i'm not being a dick I just had a few bevies tonight. good times boys, oh and took another $280 of my bookie, not much but always better than a loss, up $880 for the week... but in the end kids i will give it all (and more) back... maybe hahaha

[blittydeuce]

I'd go top shelf or 5 hole on you buddy

[Nicky Santoro]

I'D MAKE YOU 2 GIRLS LOOK SILLY WITH MY MOVES.. I'D MAKE CIRCLES AROUND BOTH OF YOU AND WOULD PUT THE PUCK RIGHT UPSTAIRS.. WHERE NORMAN HIDES HIS MOTHER. AND TOP SHELF, WHERE MAMA HIDES THE COOKIES.

YOU BOYS WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT HIT YOU.. I AM BY FAR THE BEST HOCKEY PLAYER ON SBR FORUM.COM..

[Francis Sollozzo]

Originally Posted by unit1884

well im 19

PICS ??

[blittydeuce]

TOO bad you don't really live in LA or else I'd school you nickyyy

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by Nicky Santauro

I'D MAKE YOU 2 GIRLS LOOK SILLY WITH MY MOVES.. I'D MAKE CIRCLES AROUND BOTH OF YOU AND WOULD PUT THE PUCK RIGHT UPSTAIRS.. WHERE NORMAN HIDES HIS MOTHER. AND TOP SHELF, WHERE MAMA HIDES THE COOKIES.

YOU BOYS WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT HIT YOU.. I AM BY FAR THE BEST HOCKEY PLAYER ON SBR FORUM.COM..

lol

Sickler,

I am by far better than you ace. Have news clippings and state titles to vouch.

[Nicky Santoro]

Wait Till You See My Youtube Vid Of Me Putting On A Clinic.. You Will Come Back And Apologize To Me Deucey. You Will Never See Better Hands Than Me. I Know How To Use My Hockey Stick. I Led The League In Goals From Bantam, To Midget "A" For 3 Straight Years.

[blittydeuce]

I had a small stint with the calgary hitmen

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by Nicky Santauro

Wait Till You See My Youtube Vid Of Me Putting On A Clinic.. You Will Come Back And Apologize To Me Deucey. You Will Never See Better Hands Than Me. I Know How To Use My Hockey Stick. I Led The League In Goals In Midget "a" For 3 Straight Years.

Nicky,

I am by far top 10 athlete here at SBR. Top 3 in pucks ace.

[Nicky Santoro]

Originally Posted by Deuce

Nicky,

I am by far top 10 athlete here at SBR. Top 3 in pucks ace.

sure, i'll give you top 3 in pucks.. as long as you know you are behind me.. cause i am #1, and will prove it on youtube next week.. wait till you see my snap shot..wait till you see my moves.. wait till you see my great hands.

[5 star bomb]

stay out... how you lose so much already bro? I am 23 and have lost but no where near that amount. Where you getting your money? You got a decent job? Just be careful, you need to have DISCIPLINE.... Dont ever chase once you start losing and unloading on games thats when you will get buried

[TodaysAction]

Go get a degree in a useful field. That way when your gambling career fails, you'll have something to fall back on.

[unit1884]

If you guys are saying to get out of gambling why do you still gamble?

[Panic]

Because we're sick.

[Brady2Moss]

GET out kid, gambling is BAD. Just look at this sick nutcase....

Patty Venditto, kids only 19 yrs old and is already buried, sold his parents car to gamble and was booking is little brothers bets (12 yrs old) and he almost killed his lil bro when he couldnt pay up 3 dimes....

Its like smoking crack, once you start you will never stop

[Steeltown]

Dont bet what you cant afford to lose and more importantly, dont lose what will depress you if you lose it!!! But most important of them all. If you are going to bet, only send your money to the top books. Books that wont **** you when you are lucky enough to win big. Pay no attention to bonuses. Scam books like BetUS and Bet Royal love to offer high bonuses. They will stiff you if you win substantially. Stick with A+ books only. GL

[Junkyard Dog]

I think being 19 and already down 10/12k should be a good sign that maybe its not for you. Perhaps use a smaller roll until you learn sound money mgmt.

[CrazyLou]

From where you're at now, it's going to take you a long time to get close to being able to sustain [x]% long term, even if you hit 60% over an NFL season and feel you're ready to go "pro"- that's just one season, not sustainable long term. My advice is to keep gambling as an expensive hobby, make sure you have some other income which is dependable and use a % of that per check to gamble- not more. That way, you avoid getting into the hole and only risk what you can afford. Have fun gambling, don't try to make it a day job because it wipes most everyone out who gives it a go in that regard. Post, talk about games, and just relax, don't gamble with rent money.

[ico2525]

I think you need a rough experience to start out. Then you learn.

[unit1884]

Thanks for the advice guys, i really appreciate it. I think I will just start with about 5k (and bet around 80-100/game) this season and if I lose it, then im done for life, and If i make something ill continue but be very cautious...

Do you think thats a good plan?

[accuscoresucks]

no sir

i like nicky's advice,but then again you were going to do this before you even posted this thread

[CrazyLou]

Originally Posted by unit1884

Thanks for the advice guys, i really appreciate it. I think I will just start with about 5k (and bet around 80-100/game) this season and if I lose it, then im done for life, and If i make something ill continue but be very cautious...

Do you think thats a good plan?

Well, if you bet 80-100 a game max and lose $5000 then I guess you'd at the very least want to lower your bet size even more. Quitting for life because of one bad season doesn't seem like a great idea, especially if you stick to that money management outline. If you lose $5000 betting 80-100 a game max you will have gotten unlucky, assuming you don't chase/double down or bet parlays etc. Worst you should do is just lose a big chunk of it, if you truly stick to that money management plan you'll either lose a little, break even, or profit. Would take a real bad run to wipe that roll out with those guidelines.

[ico2525]

I thought of another piece of advice. Obviously I don't know where you live, but whatever you do, don't sign up for any handicapping service, touts JJGold calls them. Those are downright pathetic, borderline scams!

I wish that was something I had known at the time.

[Nicky Santoro]

[quote=unit1884;961670] I think I will just start with about 5k (and bet around 80-100/game) this season and if I lose it, then im done for life, QUOTE]


unit,


you should be a comedian.. if you lose, you're done for life? do you know how many times in my gambling career i have heard this from different guys? I would say 8.587 times, NO JOKE.. and out of 8,587 times, do you know how many ddn't quit? 8,587. win or lose, once you're in, you can't get out.. the only way anyone ever quits is if they go broke OR die.


panner,

3 wks ago, after my vid, you thanked me a million times for making you quit.. and now i assume you are back, right? you think i didn't know you'd be back panner. panner, in my gambling career, NO JOKE.. i have heard 4,584 people say they have quit for life. .and you know how many ending up going back to gambling?? that's right, 4,584..


TO EVERYBODY, DON'T EVER SAY YOU ARE QUITTING BECAUSE YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME..

GAMBLERS CANNOT QUIT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ADDICTION.

[jjgold]

1. Bet Small
2. Bet For Fun
3. Go out with friends, date, ect

Do not be a daily forum regular that posts 14 hrs a day like us

You have a shot Son so do not blow it

[TodaysAction]

Originally Posted by unit1884

Thanks for the advice guys, i really appreciate it. I think I will just start with about 5k (and bet around 80-100/game) this season and if I lose it, then im done for life, and If i make something ill continue but be very cautious...

Do you think thats a good plan?

1% of 5k is $50
2% of 5k is $100

Stick to those figures and go slow if you disregard going to get a college degree first. Good luck, cub.