So today I lost 5k to gambling :(

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same for me. that shyt stresses the hell outta me. same goes for casino gambling. I can't handle it. plus I never really win, so it's not a vice that has ever been appealing to me.

if i dont bet i dont watch sports

aint watch an form of sports since i stopped gambling

once i start again ill watch yawn sports
 

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Ain't about not betting.

It's about not betting emotionally or foolishly.

Your deposit should be something you're okay with losing whether it's just 20 bucks or $2,000.

And you should only be betting 5% to 10% of your bankroll and gradually build in that manner unless your like a Mayweather, etc.

I compare it to weight loss. People want that quick fix, gastric bypass surgery instead of gradually losing it over time and keeping it off. You wanna gradually build your bank over time and keep it healthy. If you feel super good about a bet then you bet a couple or more units, not your whole roll.
 

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if i dont bet i dont watch sports

aint watch an form of sports since i stopped gambling

once i start again ill watch yawn sports
once you start betting on games you see how pointless sports is

how its just a stupid game to pacify you while real brehs don't give a fukk and are out there making money or doing something productive. you see every game as a potential investment opportunity instead of just being an idiot staring at the screen.

has it ruined sports, pretty much. has it made me realize what a massive waste of time sports are? yes.

haven't paid 100% attention to the TV for any (non-boxing/ufc) sports game since the World Cup.. cause it's the World Cup
 

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Most sports is a waste of time but there is still something to be said for the entertainment value of a live fight even if Im not betting.
 

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I had a friend who would look at the paper call his bookie like " gimmie 1500 on the Twins", has never thrown a baseball in his life.......cant name 2 players on that team



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gambling takes away the fun and enjoyment out of sports:patrice:


that shyt's not for me

If anything I would think betting would engage you as if you were actually on the court.


Watching a boxing match when you got $1000 on your fighter must be:ohlawd:
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Only way to watch sports is if youre emotionally invested, whether it be by stanning a team or dropping bread on one.
 

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I was all about that life in 2013 till the lakers got crushed in the playoffs and i lost big.. Lost on the miami vs spurs too.. hella stacks, had to fall back..
 

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lol @ gambling ruins sports. No, it ruins people. The leagues will be fine.

Gambling has always driven interest in sports and will continue to do so. Billion dollar industry that hasn't even become mass accepted yet because people are morons. There are many people that can enjoy the sport, lose money and not become emotionally ruined.

Can't wait till the NBA embraces sports betting :banderas:
 

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Can't wait till the NBA embraces sports betting :banderas:
What you mean? In the UK we have betting stores at most arenas and a lot of teams are even sponsored by betting companies there are advertisements everywhere. Is it not like that over there?
 

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What you mean? In the UK we have betting stores at most arenas and a lot of teams are even sponsored by betting companies there are advertisements everywhere. Is it not like that over there?

Nope. Americans look down on betting but it's starting to turn around. The UK is exactly where I was thinking of when I made that statement because my friends tell me over there placing a bet is like buying a drink - just a basic thing no one gets bytchy about. Congress shut down online gambling for poker a few years ago and shyt really hit the fan. Now they and major leagues like the NBA are talking about legalized sports betting for places other than Vegas.
 
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