Dratj 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ok, I now I'm going to get flamed huge for this but when I'm running bad, sometimes I wish I had bought something with the money instead of losing it. e.g. nice watch, plasma t.v., new laptopI know, I know, a good player doesn't think of money in his bankroll as money but just as working capital, but still... Link to post Share on other sites
Cadam11 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Yes I have the exact same feelings if I go on a bad streak. I am like I could have bought this or that with the money I lost. Weird feeling Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 lost $2200 last weekend and was thinking that was the buyin to the $1500 and $500 tunica events I was/am planning on playing next week Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I never lose. Link to post Share on other sites
fatman 1 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I never lose.Neither do I.....unless I start playing poker..... Link to post Share on other sites
sixhands 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ok, I now I'm going to get flamed huge for this but when I'm running bad, sometimes I wish I had bought something with the money instead of losing it. e.g. nice watch, plasma t.v., new laptopI know, I know, a good player doesn't think of money in his bankroll as money but just as working capital, but still...It's human nature to think this way.I always think about what I could have spent it on and I am sure that others do as well. Link to post Share on other sites
kkcountry 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I've never lost 2k in one session, but after every session I go 500 or so into the red i think, "damn I could have bought a xBox 360, or a new set of irons, or 25 lapdances..." Link to post Share on other sites
Royal_Tour 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 ever withdraw 2k and buy something and wish you had of kept it in and jumped a limit or 2 instead? Link to post Share on other sites
BigtimeGC 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I jumped up to play $5/10NL cash games this week and made some good cash in only 3 days. I went right out and bought a 42" plasma before I could lose the money! I have had the chance to withdraw before and go spending but I always missed my window and ended up donking off the cash. This time though...no chance. TV is already on the wall! Link to post Share on other sites
Royal_Tour 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I jumped up to play $5/10NL cash games this week and made some good cash in only 3 days. I went right out and bought a 42" plasma before I could lose the money! I have had the chance to withdraw before and go spending but I always missed my window and ended up donking off the cash. This time though...no chance. TV is already on the wall!oh GC,we're gonna do a niagara weekend soon, some FCP'ers wanna rock the casino.I figured you would be down for some gamboool Link to post Share on other sites
BigtimeGC 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Royal, you know my castle is always open for business. Just keep me away from those damn blackjack tables! They eat away at the bankroll for sure.After this weekend I am free and clear for some more Niagara debauchery. Link to post Share on other sites
SweetDaddyFreak 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ok, I now I'm going to get flamed huge for this but when I'm running bad, sometimes I wish I had bought something with the money instead of losing it. e.g. nice watch, plasma t.v., new laptopI know, I know, a good player doesn't think of money in his bankroll as money but just as working capital, but still...You complain a lot Link to post Share on other sites
GWCGWC 83 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 The nice thing about online poker is that it's not really money in your hands.It's just buyins or big bets. Online is truly a great way to keep your BR seperated from your actual money.I have never lost money and thought about what I could have bought with said cabbage. If I did, then I'd be playing with scared money. When you find yourself thinking about how this bet is a new pair of shoes or whatever, then you should drop down a level or 4 and make your bets a fast food value meal. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 ever withdraw 2k and buy something and wish you had of kept it in and jumped a limit or 2 instead?How is that Sea Doo working out for ya?Canadian guy purschases a Sea Doo for the three warm days of the year.Kills me everytime. Link to post Share on other sites
Uppie_ 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ivey story i heard, told a buddy to take 1000 dollars out of his pocket he did, Ivey goes now light that on fire, umm no see thats why you'll never be great at gambling cause you care. Link to post Share on other sites
JadeTiger 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 oh GC,we're gonna do a niagara weekend soon, some FCP'ers wanna rock the casino.I figured you would be down for some gambooolRoyal, mad props on the new avatar! Good memories. "Cal-ee-forn-ee-a!"In case you were wondering whatever happened to the 'Wizard', here is an updated photo.pretty creepy huh? Just thought id throw that out there. Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I hear you Dratj, but I feel like that after having a $200 downswing. Link to post Share on other sites
Coop3369 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ivey story i heard, told a buddy to take 1000 dollars out of his pocket he did, Ivey goes now light that on fire, umm no see thats why you'll never be great at gambling cause you care.Zangief = +EV........Niagara weekend.......Sundowners........hard Link to post Share on other sites
Dratj 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Zangief = +EV........Niagara weekend.......Sundowners........hardNiagara is awesome.Ivey story i heard, told a buddy to take 1000 dollars out of his pocket he did, Ivey goes now light that on fire, umm no see thats why you'll never be great at gambling cause you care.That's not even fair. 1k is chump change to ivey. I wouldn't friggin set 1k on fire. I'd burn a 20 dollar bill, maybe a 50 but not 1k. That's just crazy talk. and yah, I do care about 1k. Link to post Share on other sites
Merby 3 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Online is truly a great way to keep your BR seperated from your actual money.I have never lost money and thought about what I could have bought with said cabbage. If I did, then I'd be playing with scared money.I mostly play live, but I also feel it is vital to separate normal savings from your bankroll. I siimply opened a second checking account at my bank and square it off after each live session. The added bonus is since I started the year off with $5,000 in the new account, I always know exactly what my bottom line is (since my last computer died, my session tracking has deteriorated to pen and paper... I keep procrastinating setting up a new excel spreadsheet/access database for my session tracking.) Link to post Share on other sites
silkyjonson 1 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I've had those same thoughts after losing streaks, its best to just forget about that, if your gonna do this u cant let the losses consume your thoughts, gotta let it go and keep plugging Link to post Share on other sites
holdemdreamer 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 i find myself doing this quite often... illl have a good session online up a couple hundred or so and ill go out and spend it on the GF and be very generous when im with my friends cause the money didnt seem to matter at the time..."hey screw it, i just won 500 bucks in 2 hours...we'll go out to eat and ill pay for your clothes." but then the next day i go on a bad run and then regret my careless spending the previous day. stuff like that is obviously gonna happen in poker and you cant let it affect you... keep grinding Link to post Share on other sites
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