I’m trying to stay positive for Dougy, but I just don’t know how.
He built his roll up to $250k, which is remarkable. But was it skill, or just luck? He went all-in on a handful of bets and somehow won over 20 straight times. The odds of that happening are incredibly slim, especially with such high-stakes, all-in bets. If Dougy truly had the skill to consistently beat the books, he wouldn’t need to rely on such risky behavior.
Gambling is dangerous, and unless this kind of behavior is controlled, we all know how it’s likely to end. So how do I stay positive for Dougy? Should I give him false praise and hope he can win back the money again? Or should I encourage him to stop the bleeding? He’s made some remarkable future bets that have helped build his bankroll, so why the need for these risky, all-in plays? If it’s about chasing losses, the smartest move he can make is to take what he’s won and call it a victory.
If Dougy really wants to gamble—whether as a hobby or a job—he needs to master the fundamentals of bankroll management. Honestly, I’m glad he didn’t go all-in on the Coody bet. Whether it hits or not shouldn’t even matter at this point.
I’m lucky to be able to call sports betting a hobby. But it’s scary to think of people depending on gambling as a job.
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AO & Z has to beat Novak. Then assuming Sinner beats Shelton, I'd cash out before the Z/Sinner Final. Since the payout on these is 890k the cashout should be at least 25% (222k) if it gets to that point. Not that I don't think Z doesn't have a decent shot vs Sinner, but I'd take the guaranteed cashout at that point.
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