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re: Do you know anyone who's a compulsive gambler?
Posted on 6/11/23 at 1:00 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 6/11/23 at 1:00 pm to Jim Rockford
AncientTiger got a lot of posters to gamble on the money board 2 years ago.
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Posted on 6/11/23 at 1:25 pm to Jim Rockford
A guy I work with lives at the casino and brags about his winnings some Monday mornings. I never hear about how much he loses though.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:07 pm to Jim Rockford
Yes...a friend. In my opinion it cost him his career and probably more.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:19 pm to Jim Rockford
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Do you know anyone who's a compulsive gambler?
Does the stock market count?
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:23 pm to Jim Rockford
Gambling is probably the most destructive addiction I've seen and I deal with that stuff daily.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:27 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Gambling is probably the most destructive addiction I've seen and I deal with that stuff daily.
More than alcohol? That surprises me but as an attorney, you do have a unique perspective
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:32 pm to supadave3
There's a big gray area of people who may have a drinking problem but are still functioning for the most part. It seems like most compulsive gamblers are completely out of control.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:34 pm to supadave3
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More than alcohol?
People can be functioning alcoholics for decades.
Compulsive gamblers can destroy the lives of themselves and their family in a weekend (I seent it).
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but as an attorney, you do have a unique perspective
I got the bright idea a few years ago to corner SEO for gambling markers. The stories I was told. 3, 4, 500 thousand in the hole over a weekend. I got out because people who lose all their money gambling can't really pay for an attorney
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:35 pm to Jim Rockford
I had some buddies who wanted to bet on anything and everything. One hates Bama and wanted to bet that LSU would score in the second half of the championship game because he was going to lose big on LSU winning the NC that year. Then was basically crying during the Bama - Notre Dame NC. Dude's an Auburn fan and that invested in two teams he doesn't cheer for. Just sad.
We aren't buddies anymore. I don't associate with such self-destructive behavior.
We aren't buddies anymore. I don't associate with such self-destructive behavior.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:39 pm to imjustafatkid
In his defense those 2 bets seemed like pretty good bets at the time. Yes he lost big but hindsight bias is kicking in he could have easily hit those two.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:40 pm to MrFahrenheitDontLie
It seems like even solid bets usually don't pan out for someone in the spiral.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:46 pm to SlowFlowPro
quote:chris owes us 6 months of a self-ban
I got the bright idea a few years ago to corner SEO for gambling markers. The stories I was told. 3, 4, 500 thousand in the hole over a weekend. I got out because people who lose all their money gambling can't really pay for an attorney
if you can collect I'll give you 10% of my post count
and some OT koozies to sweeten the deal
Posted on 6/11/23 at 5:03 pm to MrFahrenheitDontLie
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In his defense those 2 bets seemed like pretty good bets at the time. Yes he lost big but hindsight bias is kicking in he could have easily hit those two.
There's no defense. Gambling isn't an investment.
ETA: I would also argue that no one who follows football should have seriously entertained the idea that Notre Dame was going to beat Bama.
This post was edited on 6/11/23 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 6/12/23 at 12:53 am to Jim Rockford
One of my son’s roommates at LSU developed a serious gambling problem right after turning 21. Ran up debts into the 5-figure range, got booted from their apartment for non-payment, etc. After he was out of the apartment he’d still call each of his old roommates with crazy stories looking for money… “I’m in another state and my car broke down, can you send me money?” The kid drove a really nice car and came from money, but I think his dad ended up cutting him off. At times he'd win $10k+ on an all nighter at the casino, but more often he'd lose thousands. Always talked up his winnings to make it look like he had it under control.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 12:56 am to Jim Rockford
My 1st step dad
Eta
And an alcoholic
Eta
And an alcoholic
This post was edited on 6/12/23 at 1:08 am
Posted on 6/12/23 at 1:21 am to Jim Rockford
Lady i used to work with would go hit the video poker machines every day on her lunch break. Then would come back to work and eat her untouched food on the clock.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 3:01 am to Jim Rockford
I gamble everyday I wake up in the morning.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 4:39 am to LEASTBAY
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get those platinum cards and free shite or whatever.
My bother inlaw gets alot of comps i always wonder what you have to win to get those freebees. He tells me he is always a big winner.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 5:10 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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AncientTiger got a lot of posters to gamble on the money board 2 years ago.
10k CBBT loser checking in
Posted on 6/12/23 at 5:36 am to Jim Rockford
Worked with a guy that would go to the casino all the time. He made good money but would have to hit the payday loan places to keep afloat. I can’t imagine living that way.
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