In the hole really big. . . What do I do

brewers7 · Nov 8, 2004

You simply cannot try and get it back with one bet...Maybe you get lucky and you're even...What if you lose?...Then what?...

Try and chip at it...I would make 2 or 3 $500 bets each of the next 4 nights...A 2-0 night would chip $1000 off it, and then maybe a 2-1 night followed by another 2-1 night has you down $100 total...Then bet one game on THUR for $100 and either you're even or down $210...

If you chip at it and you juice out, then you're right back where you are now, but at least you're not down $4200 or $8400 or more...

If you feel you have ONE really strong play tonight, then make one bet for an amount determined by yourself...

Good Luck...I hope you're even by Thursday...

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

Get It Back Tonight It Will Eat You Alive The Whole Week. As I Said Just Win Tonight And You Are Fine.

HPark1 · Nov 8, 2004

Mr. Negative your attitude here is very childish. You have a great pick tonight, good for you. Why do you need to recklessly convince somebody to make a poor decision? Sure he could get out of debt with your win but it is not the sound move. Also what happens if it loses? Will you pay him back?, you are not in his position and it is easy for you to make bold statements.

Kruser it will create a bad habit if you don't pay up. You have to take responsibility for your actions, be a man. If you decide to chase now, you will inevitably chase in the future...

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

THIS IS NOT ALL OR NOTHING HE HAS 4 CHANCES. ITS HARD TO LOSE 4 IN A ROW IF YOU TRIED TO. HE IS DOWN BUT HAS THE ODDS IN HIS FAVOUR. IT IS NOT CHILDISH IT IS PLAYING THE %. i ALSO LIKE TONIGHTS PICK VERY MUCH HAVE 3,000 ON IT NORMAL PLAY 500-2500.

Kegler · Nov 8, 2004

Don't Listen To Mr. Negative

I have been where you are. Seems like a LONG time ago, but only 15 years ago. Yes, I said ONLY 15 years. That seems like a long time when you are 26 and looking ahead, but not so long when you are 41 and looking back. I'm guessing you are young (in your 20's?). The best thing you can do is quit NOW. Listen to the all the guys that say quit and talk to the man about a payment plan. Scrape up all you can for a "down payment". Pay as much as you can NOW, so much that it hurts. This will accomplish two things.
First, it will let the man know you have good intentions and he probably won't be quite as pissed. Be honest, tell him you screwed up but you will get him payed off. Then do it. This will help you tremendously in the future, believe me.
Second, it will hurt enough so that you remember the mistake you made and won't repeat it.

Take some time off from betting (you'll be surprised how easy it is after only a week or two) and start putting some money aside for a bankroll. There will still be games to bet next year and the year after that. I Once you have a bankroll (I suggest you bet 2% of your bankroll on any 1 game, some bet more but this is the more conservitive way), document your wins and losses each day and stay faithful to it. I bought one of those small appointment calendars and documented each day how much I won or lost and what my total bankroll was. The reason for doing this is to help avoid chasing during losing streaks or getting over confident during winning streaks. At the end of the year you will be surprised at the ups and downs.

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

WIN TONIGHT THEN REMEMBER WHAT AN A**HOLE YOU WERE TO GET YOURSELF INTO THIS POSITION THEN TAKE SOME TIME OFF. DO NOT PAY BET WHAT I TOLD YOU TO BET. I KNOW EVERYONE WILL TELL YOU TO LEARN YOUR LESSON SCREW THAT CRAP YOU ARE ONLY A WIN AWAY FROM EVEN WITH MULTIPLE CHANCES. NOW EVERYONE CAN TELL YOU AND WILL THAT I AM BAD AND GIVING YOU THE WRONG ADVISE BUT DO YOU REALLY WANT TO PAY THIS GUY. YOU COULD LEARN YOUR LESSON WITHOUT IT COSTING YOU MONEY.

LET ME BE THE FIRST TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY CHANUKAH.

beserkians · Nov 8, 2004

Do it the 7-Corner way...RUN....RUN like hell

and change your phone number.

sherwood · Nov 8, 2004

I've been sports betting for more then 30 years and I urge you not to take Negative's advice. Of course the game could go under and you'll kick yourself in the ass but it could just as easily go over the total as well.

Best advice is to call your man, tell him your situation and make payments every week, 2000 is a small debt to pay off and he'll understand and respect you more for being straight up. Should you lose, he'll be livid that you were trying to take a "shot" at him which is what your essentially doing.

Next, why wager on credit when you can safely wager on-line and never get into trouble that way? You can never bet more then you have and with an on-line sportsbooks you can wager a little a win a lot. No bookie in the world will let you make a 4 game money line parlay for 10.00 with a chance to win 100's of dollars or more. Wagering with a bookie was the worst mistake you made as it inevitably leads to trouble. Never do this again.

There are too many factors that can effect the outcome of a game that no crystal ball in the world can predict. Turnovers deep in their own zone that leads to quick scores, a punt or kick-off return for a TD, pass inteference on a bomb in the end zone, etc, etc. Also, sure the Vikes are going to attempt ball control, but what if they are down 17 or 21 points? Are they going to run the football then? How about no. Also, they say they are going to run but why would Tice reveal his hand and allow the Colts to prepare for this? He may just go to the air and stick with it, who knows.

Point is, playing a total, just like a side, is an educated guess at best. It may or may not work out but the only solution is to call your man and explain. Trust me, it'll be a hard call to make but you'll feel a huge sense of relief when it's over.

I'm not saying the game is going over the total, it could very well go under but that's not the point. You need a solution, not another gamble and the only solution is to be a man and deal with it. Call your friend and tell him your sorry, you got over your head and you want to make arrangements rather then get in deeper. He'll respect that and you'll be happy you did it.

Hope it works out for ya. Let us know.
Sherwood

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

Sherw0od Is Partially Correct. Bet Offshore You Would Not Have Gotten Yourself Into This Mess. Now That You Are In This Mess Bet The Under Also With Offshore I Got + Money On The Under. Why Play With A Bookie What If He Does Not Pay What Can You Do. Remember Bet Under And Happy Chanukah Everyone.

tomone · Nov 8, 2004

First off bet at a offshore book where you can only bet with money you have, number 2 doi not take the under tonight there is no value theref-or a get even bet, third pay the man.

MadCapper · Nov 8, 2004

Chanuka is not for another MONTH!!

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

Tomone How High Does A Total Have To Be. Where Maybe The Under Is A Good Idea #4 Your Idea Suck Except Playing Offshore. I Amtrying To Help This Guy Out. You Will All Convince Him Into Paying The Guy. What A Bad Idea 2,000 Dollars He Will Not Have.what A Poor Guy He Is If He Gives Up Now. Bet Under Don't Ever Give Up.

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

Yes Chanukah Is Next Month But Get Into The Holiday Season 1 Goal In The England Game Madcapper 30 Minutes In. Your Pick Is Still A Tie.

viking611 · Nov 8, 2004

chasing is the most ridiculous thing you can do.
I recommend this site for you...
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
And everyone needs to quit egging this guy on to double up. Is it bettter to be down 2 grand or 20???

Kruser6 · Nov 8, 2004

First of all thanks to everyone who posted thier opinions today. I probably come off as quite an idiot but let me assure you I am not. I simply had a lot of things happen to me this week financially such as my car that got totaled and other things. I am sure everyone of us has been in this situation before it just happened at the wrong time. 2000 is not going to kill me I will pay the man off, it is just a matter of being able to afford it. Iwas simply asking for someone who may have been in this situation before and I was just wondering the best approach. I will chip away at it this week and Things are going to be fine as I will get my head back into things which I lost last week while playing. Now MR. NEgative- It seems so easy to win 1 out of four games, but it is not a good idea for me because you always have to think what if. And if I do lose four in a row, I am in some real trouble that I CANT getmyself out of.

Good luck To everyone this week hope it is better then mine last week. As for today I have the following

Colt-6.5 110-100
UTah -6 110-100

Packerfan43630 · Nov 8, 2004

Mr. Negative....With all due respect, do not get this young man into more trouble than what he is already in.

If I were you, I would call your local bookie RIGHT NOW and tell him that you screwed up and guarantee him that he will get every penny that he is due.

I would not listen to Mr. Negative, B/C this game is going to be the same as the Packers vs. Colts game a few weeks ago. I would not doubt if the game goes over by halftime just like it did with the Packers/Colts game.

Be a man and call your guy to tell him that you screwed up....Yes, it hurts the ego, but your man will have more respect for you. Call now...NOT tomorrow after you made a bet tonight knowing that you could not pay.

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

I Recommend Staying Away From Gamblers Anonymous You Won't Find Many Winners Their. Also Shawn Green Is Half Jewish He Only Plays Half The Time On Yom Kippor. I Am All Jewish And Bet All The Time. Its So Much Fun Winning. Remember Bet Under Tonight.

chameleon · Nov 8, 2004

Hey kruser, I'm new here, but have been doing this for a few years now. I've been in some bad holes as of recently as well. What you have to do is find something to do today that will completely take your mind off this game for tonight. Come back an hour before the game with a clear head and place your bet.

Do not place a bet for the full amount, try to get yourself back for at least half, but in case things go sour you don't want to dig deeper. I've been hitting 3-team parlays left and right as of late, maybe you want to try one of those. I'll post what i'm playing here tonight.

GL buddy and calm down, don't stress all day

_wheredatreezat · Nov 8, 2004

Parlay help....

Nuggets and Mavericks

Mr. Negative · Nov 8, 2004

You Bet 2 Games For A Hundred Bucks Whats The F*cken Point. I Hope You Go 2-0 But You Still Owe 1800 Bet My Bet Now To Win 2,220 To Cover These 2 Potential Losses That You Have Taken. Wih All Do Respect When People Are Down Sometimes They Do Win And Get Their Money Back. Krase You Have Lots Of Time To Take The Game Under. If You Do Not Bet This When It Wins Bang Your Head Against A Wall For Being Foolish. You Started This Thread To Get Out Of Trouble. 1 Game And You Are Fine. Bet Under Bet Under Bet Under.