Guy's I am throwing in the towel for awhile....

bigbet1234 · Aug 28, 2004

i know i will hear poster's never quit posting, but this is it. i have had a run, on the other side like no other the last few weeks.

ever since the bash, i can't win. the miami win, was my last really big pay day. i need time to clear my head.

for now, it is something i have to do.

thanks to all, and hopefully catch you on the flip side.

good luck in foots,

later

BB

ppeter · Aug 28, 2004

Good Luck C

You will catch the fire again---foots is just beginning and pick 'em poker still lives

JimFiestSux · Aug 28, 2004

BigBet1234,
Get back in here! Ride it out. You'll be fine,just lower your limits till you get hot. Will definitely happen. Follow some of the cappers here, they;ll help you. Hell I'm even 8-4 in my locks in the football section & I'm the worst capper here. If you decide to stop GOOD LUCK.

Fishhead · Aug 28, 2004

Bigbet- Only you know whats best for you.

Good luck guy, I will miss you around here.

RoyalSportsCorp · Aug 28, 2004

Bigbet,

We all have ups and downs. Don't be too hard on yourself. Stay up. Drop a line if you need anything.

Regards,

Richard

Dante · Aug 28, 2004

Bigbet! no need to leave man!! but, best of luck in what you decide to do...do not be a stranger ...You will hit a winning streak again and come back strong. You will be missed around here man

harrington · Aug 28, 2004

I have been gambling for 30 years and you will have very bad runs from time to time. I had a two week period last year where I couldn't hit a thing and lost every bad way you could. And at the end of the college basketball season I still made enough cash to sit my ass on a brand new Harley. Streaks, good and bad, are all part of gambling and that is how it will always be. Best of luck dude. Later.

gambler1 · Aug 28, 2004

Always good to take a break, start a new hobby.

Mr NJ Sports · Aug 28, 2004

good luck ...a bit of advice though . The Diamondbacks still have games on their schedule and they arent gonna win many of em.

IDENTITY · Aug 28, 2004

bigbet - just lower ur plays to like 100 or even 50 a game, so no real damage is done if you lose. when the slump passes, then go for it again!

lander · Aug 28, 2004

BigBet,
It takes a strong man to know when to walk away, even if is just a temporary break.

Best of luck

TheGeneral+ · Aug 28, 2004

Some time off is good and during NFl is the time as it is truly a tough sport for most to win at.

CoachLT · Aug 28, 2004

Big, hang in there. I have run into a small losing streak myself since the Bash. I guess the wagering gods are punishing us for having too much fun. Last college season I started out losing 40% of my BR the first 3 weeks and then went on a 10 out of 11 week winning streak. I did reduce my amount but the worm finally turned. Take off whatever time you need and then come back to us. We love ya man! LT

Fezzik · Aug 28, 2004

It's not the gambling, it's the losing that is typically the problem.

How to stop a losing streak?

Bet only into soft numbers. No exceptions. The winning will start again.

JimFiestSux · Aug 29, 2004

BigBet1234,
Just follow my picks on sides in PreSeason, although its almost over my sides are 7-1,not bad as posted in the NFL Forum. But I respect your decision to stop buddy! Its all bout what you really want! Just find it tough to STOP at this time of year.

MMAFighter · Aug 29, 2004

If you change your mind, consider doing one pick a day. You will never get into much trouble this way. If you go on long losing streaks doing one-a-day, then it would be a good idea to quit.

good luck.

Dante · Aug 29, 2004

MWA...good suggestion

Mr NJ Sports · Aug 29, 2004

sometimes when i am getting bashed I sit back and write some "rules" to stick to ,atleast for the time being.
they might include ,
no more than a certain $ amount per play
or only 2 games a day

no favorites of -140 or more ..
only teams with winning records (in bases) just some general shit like that.
or i like to look at the teams that have KILLED me and cross em off my list and not bother with them (on or against) for a while.