Put myself into debt because of online poker - Page 4

Kevin J · #31 02-06-2005, 01:46 AM

There is also:

c). Playing too high for his bankroll.

DoubleClutch · #32 02-06-2005, 01:58 AM

I disagree. However, I would try the psychology forum for better responses. (They won't argue wheather or not poker is gambling).

AngryCola · #33 02-06-2005, 01:59 AM

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Maybe not, but I guarantee the thread will get sidetracked somehow.

solucky · #34 02-06-2005, 05:12 AM

play untill now ONLY as a Bonuswhore, guess its unpossible to loose money if you play ONLY with a Bonus. Seems u can get back your 5000 in 2 years without a risk. After that u should be able to win the lowest limits. And dont expect to be rich soon. Set u a goal that is realistic and make notes about your success (excel-sheet)

Wolfgang

ZimbuTheMonkey · #35 02-06-2005, 05:18 AM

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

That doesn't make sense to me AT ALL. We're not talking about whether the game is beatable or not, it certainly is. At all times, you are wagering money on outcomes that are unknown to everyone at the table. Yes, you can figure the percentages, and discipline yourself to beat the bad players, but it's still gambling.

lorinda · #36 02-06-2005, 05:19 AM

Maybe it should have read "playing a single hand is gambling, dealing a billion is not"

Lori

aLOWdAkING · #37 02-06-2005, 05:38 AM

Even Miller, Sklansky, and Malmuth will think you are crazy if you do not think poker is gambling.

Myrtle · #38 02-06-2005, 08:56 AM

....Before I would begin to attempt to comment........

Do you wager money in any other ways? .......Other casino table games?.....sports betting?...other forms of 'gambling'?

How old are you?

Have you made an earnest effort to improve your poker skills? If so, how?

I also agree that this post would serve you better in the Psychology Forum.

Hung · #39 02-06-2005, 08:57 AM

Oh no I'm a gambler!

jokerthief · #40 02-06-2005, 10:02 AM

A girlfriend of mine had a brother who had a gambling problem. He didn't quit playing. He NEVER could become a winning player because he was more addicted to losing than he was to winning. This is the way of the problem gambler. He first went into debt to cover his losses, all the while lying to himself that he was trying to win. He went so far into debt that no one would lend to him. He then stole money from the company he worked for (a gamble in itself). He got caught because he was more addicted to losing than he was to winning. His family posted his bail. He was found two weeks later, dead, with a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. He was found on a highway heading east in Utah. A highway that leads away from Las Vegas. His name was Brad Major from Milwaukee Wisconsin. He thought his life wasn't worth living and that no one would care if he was gone. I saw 80 weeping people at his funeral that would disagree.

5000 dollars is a very small amount of money when put it into perspective with your life or your freedom. You are wise to admit that you have a problem. Now, turn that 5000 dollars into further wisdom and escape with your life intact.