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Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Torched $300 at casino day from running dry on cards and not playing my A game. Not an unusual loss for me. Was on a $1400 upswing before this. Gonna keep grinding, need about 2-3k more to get my startup off the ground. Updates will continue. Biggest downswings I’ve had have been 1.8k and 1k, which I bounced back from rather quickly. Updates will continue..

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Let it go pal, you're just coming across petty.

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It's not a lot. You should just give it to me. :)

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

A very basic strategy I employ when I wager is to take a fixed percentage out of any winnings and set it aside. That money never gets touched, no matter what. What's left over I can gamble with until it's gone.

Some people think they can always overcome a loss by simply doubling their bet each time until they win it back. This is called the martingale system. This "system" is flawed simply because of the impossibility of winning over the long run, given a limit of the size of bets or a limit in the size of one's bankroll.

The bottom line is most gamblers do not exercise the most basic of money management strategies, or discipline, and that's a recipe for failure.

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Yup. My dad and uncle were big time gamblers in the 70s and 80s. So much so, that they would DRIVE from the east coast all the way to Las Vegas, just to play poker. Multiple times.

But they were very different gamblers. One of them did it the right way, allotting a certain amount and only using that. The other one had to either win it all, or lose it all. Lucky for him and his family, he made it out okay.

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Redeemed myself doing $+380 in 3 hours this evening. Upset with my performance yesterday but gonna keep the grind. Updates to follow..

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Keep at it :thumb:

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Did $+125 in 3.5 hours last night. Was at a table with a Vegas pro who I outplayed in one pot. Feels amazing to have progressed to a point where I can feel comfortable playing against very good players. Just one year ago, I remember being intimidated and uncomfortable playing against the same opponent. Hoping this is the start of an exciting journey. More update to come..

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

My online empire wouldn’t exist without poker helping fund it. Additionally, I am documenting a journey as an attempt to add value to the forum, which is certainly a characteristic you don’t seem to posses. Truthfully, you are easily in the top 5% of disliked people on this forum. Try to add value and encouragement to other forum members, it’s a much more productive way to spend your time and make for a more enjoyable experience.

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

I'm not gonna lie... I think you have a gambling problem. Your emotions are going to wreck you.

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Two things I can guarantee.

1) I am a long term winner
2) I do not have a gambling problem

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

This is a contradiction on a few different levels. :ranger:

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The life motto of EVERY gambler that has a problem. :lol:

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At least he's being positive. :)

I have a friend out in California that makes his living from playing poker. He's been doing it for years, and makes many times more money than I ever would. Who am I to judge him?

Of course the day may come eventually where he goes broke. We have seen that play out before.

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Yeah, every gambler has big hopes. But as we all know, successful stories are few and far between. :(

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Sad to see some on this forum not have faith in me :( I'll just continue winning and stop posting.

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If others want me to continue posting, please chime in. Otherwise, I'll take negativity as not an interested topic on this forum

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Keep in mind there are many differing opinions and points of view on this forum. We don't want you to feel like you are being singled out or picked on. It's just the opinion of a couple here that gambling is not a means to an end. Again, that's their option. If it works for you, you should be proud of your accomplishments. No, I'm not being sarcastic or facetious. That's really what this forum is about, and we all learn something from each other. Thanks for your understanding.

Re: Is winning 25k playing poker a lot?
 

Gamble on! Just be careful, and real with yourself.

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Well for me gambling is a means to an end and not something done for enjoyment. In fact, I would say I am not a big fan of the game (see my first post). The game does allow me make money and thus pass that money into my internet ventures. Is is one aspect of risk taking that I employ with overall business. What is not to like?

The fact that I don't identify with being a poker player and have many other interests outside life allows me to have a strong mental game in poker. I have little ego, appreciate the money, and go home an work on my true passion. I just don't understand the hate. I do not spend a lot of time in casinos.