I've got a friend who goes on hardcore tilt.

[asp09]

I'm a college student who recently branched out from the 20 dollar buyin dorm basement games. I've got a friend who plays 5/10 with me and if he loses, he'll have the burning need to win it all back before he goes to sleep. I've seen him throw off another hundred dollars trying to recoup his 5/10 losses (maybe 2 or 3 bills) at a 20 dollar no limit game. While this is all more or less pocket change in the scheme of things I'm worried about him. Should I try to stop him or let him learn his own lessons? He's not a bad player, but his tilting is unreal. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I just don't want his bad habits to eat up all of his money. Also i used to be able to loan him money to help him out, but i've had to stop since i can't be sure he'll be able to pay me. This is the main reason i feel like i've gotta do something.

[bisonbison]

You should not loan your friend money.

Unless you draw up a legally binding contract, any money you give to friends or family should be seen as a gift, because there can be no guarantee of getting it back without ruining your relationship.

[The Dude]

I would be concerned, and I would take steps to help him cut back. Definitely don't loan him any more money, and maybe even stop inviting to play at your games for awhile. The right way to proceed will depend a lot on his exact situation, but don't take the "it's his responsibility" road.

You are his friend, and sometimes we need friends to help us realize we are making poor/ destructive decisions. No amount money you could potentially earn form him in these games (or fun you would have just playing with him) outweighs the responsibility you have to him as a friend.

Well, that's how I approached it when I realized my friend has a gambling problem. (I too am a college student who plays regularly with other students - in addition to playing at the casinos.)

[bernie]

someone may as well benefit from this. may as well be you. i did this online to my brother who got drunk and tilted alot of cash away. a bud of mine couldnt believe i did that but i told him he's old enough to know better. i also made a nice little profit that night.

he's going to have to learn on his own. IF he ever learns. he may not. we all had to. good idea not to lend him money. he may care more when it's his own.

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[bigpooch]

You are gonna cut him off, right? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Mikey]

LOL, "sit to his left"

Bernie that is a great line.