I have all the money I will ever need but I still continue to gamble!!

[NewMoney]

nice to see you guys are catching on.

what a joke of a thread this was.

i don't no which is more laughable the guy who started this thread, or the guys who actually tried to give him advice/reasons.

 

[royalfan]

Kind of an interesting topic. People generally only talk about gambling addicts that get into trouble and what not. But what about those like me, that may be gamling addicsts but it is hard to tell because you just keep on winning?

 

[HarryCaray]

Kind of an interesting topic. People generally only talk about gambling addicts that get into trouble and what not. But what about those like me, that may be gamling addicsts but it is hard to tell because you just keep on winning?

I guess then, you're just a "workaholic"!

 

[Kornholio]

Kind of an interesting topic. People generally only talk about gambling addicts that get into trouble and what not. But what about those like me, that may be gamling addicsts but it is hard to tell because you just keep on winning?

You are the cockiest dude on this forum. Interested to see if you back up all your "you would be amazed at what percentage I win" stuff in that heads up handicaping contest.

 

[royalfan]

I guess then, you're just a "workaholic"!

Sometimes I think the addication can be just as bad if you win consistently. It takes a lot of effort to maintain good balance in your life and keep the proper things in perspective as there are times over the years when you feel like doing simple things in life are costing you money as you aren't working. Have got better at it over the years, but it is a very serious issue. I think that may be somewhat, what this thread was about.

 

[royalfan]

You are the cockiest dude on this forum. Interested to see if you back up all your "you would be amazed at what percentage I win" stuff in that heads up handicaping contest.

I guess maybe I come accross that way without meaning to at times. Not my intent though sir. However, I would love to prove it. You guys just need to talk Whale into it. Maybe bankroll part of his wager. I certainly will not back down from the wager that I threw out there.

 

[X-Files]

The wife asked me this question tonight and to tell you the truth I didn't have an answer. When I was younger I used to gamble to try to win some money, but now I have enough where I don't have to worry about money. Is it really worth it??

I enjoy both watching sports & making money at sports/casino
gambling, so it's worth it to me. Sports with gambling brings
two things that i enjoy together. But whenever gambling
becomes a labour i back off and spend more time doing other
fun things like sex & movies.

 

[X-Files]

There are a lot of people who have all the money they will ever "need". The question is do you have all the money you would ever "want"?

Exactly. I gamble because i want more. The millionaire wants to
become a multimillionaire. The guy with 10 million wants 100 mil.
The one with 100 mil wants to be a billionaire.

So i buy a lotto ticket & play that 8 team parlay to win 1,000,000.

Like i said, i enjoy both sports, gambling and winning {making
money}. There is the added thrill/stress/excitement of having
action on a game.

And, as Ted pointed out, there may be an addiction. I have to
admit to a degree of it.

 

[harrington]

Harrington:

Whether you realize it or not, you are actually addicted to gambling and that is why you do it. I don't need the money either as I am retired and live comfortably, but enjoy the challenge of handicapping and miss it when I'm not involved in some manner. As long as it isn't out of control, the addiction too the high of sports wagering presents little or no harm.

I think you nailed it Ted.

 

[harrington]

i can't believe people are actually giving this guy advice/reasons

he wants you all to know he is a rich mofo, that is it.

you really think a guy who says he is financially sound for life, really is looking for advice for why he gambles?:missingte

I didn't post this thread at all to tell people I am rich. I never said I was rich. I've worked and invested well most of my life. I raised a family and put kids through school and now I live comfortably and for the most part am retired. If I came off as being cocky I never intended too and I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I just though it would be fun to get some feedback. Never meant it to seem like I was bragging. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[harrington]

Even civilized men still have a bit of the caveman in him. It is in a male's instinct to risk. Since the dawn of time men went out to hunt the buffalo or start a business in order to make a living for himself and his family.

Since you no longer have financial risk harrington, gambling provides that risk for you. You risk losing something every time you bet and you stand to gain something. Men get their self-worth in the acts they accomplish. When you win at gambling you have accomplished something.

Great post Quantum!