Put myself into debt because of online poker

bgtas · #1 02-05-2005, 10:49 PM

hello everyone just wanted to say that i put myself in a little bit of a debt because of online poker around $5000. I really can't be doing this anymore. My life is upside down because of this. I started playing around a year ago. I dont know what to do anymore. all i think about is poker but I know i have to stop thinking about poker. any suggestions on how to stop thinking about poker???

Synergistic Explosions · #2 02-05-2005, 10:52 PM

Since you can't win after a year, don't risk your own money anymore. Play free rolls instead.

craig r · #3 02-05-2005, 10:52 PM

I am assuming this thread is serious. If not, then I guess I am an idiot. But, it appears that you have a gambling problem. You should probably get help of some kind. I have never been to a support group of any kind, so I can't tell you if GA is any good.

craig

AngryCola · #4 02-05-2005, 10:54 PM

If you ever choose to play again, don't let yourself gamble money which you can't afford to lose.

Definitely do not borrow money to gamble with.

Tony Corbett · #5 02-05-2005, 11:34 PM

Since when is poker gambling?

I always thought it was a game of skill.

The guy dropped $5K becuase he's either

a) Too lazy too learn.

or

b) Too dumb to play at limits within his skill level.

toss · #6 02-05-2005, 11:38 PM

Poker is gambling no matter how you look at it.

Tony Corbett · #7 02-05-2005, 11:54 PM

A single poker hand is gambling.
A billion poker hands is not.

xxx · #8 02-05-2005, 11:58 PM

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A single poker hand is gambling.
A billion poker hands is not.

[/ QUOTE ]

Have you given any thought as to when you might expect to play that billionth hand?

AngryCola · #9 02-06-2005, 12:03 AM

Unfortunately, you're still wrong.

All poker playing IS gambling.

lorinda · #10 02-06-2005, 12:10 AM

A single poker hand is gambling.
A billion poker hands is not.

What screen resolution do I need for that?

Lori