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10-21-2010 , 09:34 AM

#26

OhioPlayersGang

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gullanian

One story I heard that came from a security guard in one casino, a mans family had been saving for months so they could pool their money together and buy said man a car to help him with getting work.

He decided to go to a casino before buying the car, and lost it all. He was full of so much shame he killed himself at the casino.

I think there are a lot of stories like this, some not ending in suicide but still large levels of pain, more than we probably realise and it's important to recognise the darker side of the business we visit. I've experienced a lot of pain from this game at one point in my life, and, really, it isn't very nice to live with and stays with you for a long time.

There is also a contradictory set of beliefs on these forums:

1. If a fish sits at your table, take him for all he has and don't feel guilty about it, it's your job
2. Money really isn't important

If money isn't important than surely the safety and well being of the losing players on the table should sometimes take precedence over your potential profit line, a word of advice at the table or perhaps a brief chat afterwards wouldn't do anyone any harm if they are clearly damaging themselves beyond their means.

1) Ive never been in a situation where I felt as though a player I was playing with was in acute pain psychically over the money he was losing....If I felt I was TRULY harming someones well-being at a fundamental level....

You damn skippy I would quit him.

2) I have had that type of "let me pull you aside" conversations at the casino with people I probably could profit from ....and I have suggested quitting for the evening/day.

Most of the people I play against in casinos at the stakes I play(2/3--5/10 or low buyin mixes) hardly seem down on their luck. Many in this area seem pretty flush with dough and just looking for a challenge/mental outlet.

I see nothing contradictory in providing that challenge.

10-21-2010 , 10:05 AM

#27

hammer_time

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They heard Isildur wasn't planning to play highstakes again in 2010.

10-21-2010 , 10:25 AM

#28

supafrey

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OP is so obviously trolling for some hack of a politician/legislator/Reverend. 20 threads started about how "scary" gambling is?

Should be banned, imo.

10-21-2010 , 10:25 AM

#29

Stinky Stu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Professionalpoker

LV Press never covers local suicides. Bad for business.

Bad for journalism, too.

10-21-2010 , 10:46 AM

#30

SNGplayer24

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they prob just killed themselves cause they live in AC- how could you not commit suicide

10-21-2010 , 11:04 AM

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pokaaface

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigticket

Lamendella apparently parked his blue Porsche on the eighth level and leaped just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Family members said he was due to meet them at church that morning.

Any updates as to who gets the Porsche?

10-21-2010 , 01:15 PM

#32

EminentFate

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Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 677

OP what is you agenda? You clearly have one.

10-21-2010 , 02:03 PM

#33

Fractions Math

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 280

would hurt so bad to lose a loved one due to the shame of a gambling addiction. life is full of pleasures, and if you can't control yourself things can go downhill pretty fast. RIP

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