Thread: Rollercoaster Stories make me weep. *seriously*

As a newbie, I am perplexed by these kinds of stories from Georgia Hurricane leaving gambling after winning BIG but losing it all back or someone else's good luck finally running out and eventually losing his/her shirt so just a few questions for the affected.

Did you guys know ahead of time that your luck will eventually run out or did you have a rock solid or decent system in front of you that kept you playing?

If it's the latter then is it poor Money Management that puts you in the hole? Why don't you stake a reasonable consistent plan that would have you winning in aggregate per hour albeit a modest amount instead of a 'double or nothing/no risk no reward' mentality. Treat it like a business and you are your own accountant kind of deal.

Or god forbid sometimes I think, while sweating in mild fear, that casino orchestration are the cause for these roller coaster stories I hear all the time resulting in advantage players who don't quit while they are ahead "getting it in the end"?

Which is it?

most of the time you will be in a roller coaster ride...up one shoe, down the next, back up 2-3 shoes later. etc. win a few days, lost a day or two. etc.

it's a balance of everything. money management, dicipline, strategy, instincts, and will to win. at the same time know when to quit. or know your limit.

i've seen sad,angry, and fustrated faces all the time at the casino. you have to ignore them or try not to feel bad for them or else it will get to you and your focus will be out. attitude is contagious, stick with the postive and strong players. players that dont get too sensitive if they lose. but at the same time, dont let those who has too much money and dont care if they lose effect you as well. play with those who are determine to win.

I agree with baccman..u can never fit the rhythm of the shoe played into a bell curve..play regularly and u'll soon see the usual crowd..u can learn alot from them..the good and bad..

Discipline, Discipline, Discipline. Easier said than done for some including me apparently. My win streak was over a period of 10 days. It took about three bets to lose back the bulk of it. 10 days of rock solid play and 30 minutes tired and bewildered can lead to empty pockets. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, AlWAYS keep your emotions in check and your head on straight because things can start going south in the blink of an eye and you have to be prepared for the unexpected. Anyway, cry all you want but dont weep for me. There is no crying in baccarat.