New Posts For Thread: Gambling doesnt pay?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-payOver the years ive progressed from being lucky with small bets on soccer and horseracing.. then it got bigger and bigger and things started to conspire against me on this site because I got greedy and lost discipline.Has betfair improved your financeHas betfair improved your finances?? Could you give it up in the morning?Be honest!It has recently, this year and last. No reason to give it up, as I'm currently making money. Not sure if I'm in lifetime profit yet, don't have adequate records.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714250#419714250Has betfair improved your finances?? Could you give it up in the morning?Be honest!It has recently, this year and last. No reason to give it up, as I'm currently making money. Not sure if I'm in lifetime profit yet, don't have adequate records.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:40:49 -0600I would say that in the vast majority of cases it's not possible to tell whether someone has a gambling problem unless they start losing money. In some cases it can still have a negative effect on someone's life even if they win, but usually the probhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714246#419714246I would say that in the vast majority of cases it's not possible to tell whether someone has a gambling problem unless they start losing money. In some cases it can still have a negative effect on someone's life even if they win, but usually the probMon, 18 Jan 2010 17:31:16 -0600Sounds like you did well to start with, then the correction set in, as it does, unless your strategy is sound. Don't blame lack of discipline, that's kidding yourself.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714242#419714242Sounds like you did well to start with, then the correction set in, as it does, unless your strategy is sound. Don't blame lack of discipline, that's kidding yourself.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:12:29 -0600[i]joshuag 18 Jan 19:33 Betting has change my life and placed me in a finacial position that I could not have envisaged through conventional work.[/Sorry to hear that, Chin Up. Dont be too proud to sign on.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714238#419714238[i]joshuag 18 Jan 19:33 Betting has change my life and placed me in a finacial position that I could not have envisaged through conventional work.[/Sorry to hear that, Chin Up. Dont be too proud to sign on.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:43:15 -0600the majority stay in control and have fun it's the minority that don'thttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714234#419714234the majority stay in control and have fun it's the minority that don'tMon, 18 Jan 2010 12:38:59 -0600Thats how it starts, the majority get carried away.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714230#419714230Thats how it starts, the majority get carried away.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:36:00 -0600Don't use betfair as a way to gain financially. But would obviously hope i did win.I just use it to have a bit of fun whilst watching the sport on telly kinda adds something when money is riding on.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714226#419714226Don't use betfair as a way to gain financially. But would obviously hope i did win.I just use it to have a bit of fun whilst watching the sport on telly kinda adds something when money is riding on.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:34:19 -0600Betting has change my life and placed me in a finacial position that I could not have envisaged through conventional work.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714222#419714222Betting has change my life and placed me in a finacial position that I could not have envisaged through conventional work.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:33:20 -0600You need a strategy mate or youve got no chance .https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714218#419714218You need a strategy mate or youve got no chance .Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:13:47 -0600Over the years ive progressed from being lucky with small bets on soccer and horseracing.. then it got bigger and bigger and things started to conspire against me on this site because I got greedy and lost discipline.Has betfair improved your financehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494766/gambling-doesnt-pay?post_id=419714214#419714214Over the years ive progressed from being lucky with small bets on soccer and horseracing.. then it got bigger and bigger and things started to conspire against me on this site because I got greedy and lost discipline.Has betfair improved your financeMon, 18 Jan 2010 12:12:00 -0600