But heres the question for all of us here at the rx. Can any of us do what Phil did when his wife gave birth to their 3rd child. After the delivery there were a few complications and his wife almost died. As she was in the operating room getting treated, Phil promised God that she was ok he would quit gambling. He used to like to put alot of money down, especially NFL games and quit cold turkey. He has said that he has not gambled since. Can any of us do that, quit for good. I for one cannot.
tvwatchr said:
Haven't wagered in months, but have never wagered above $50 on a single bet and only been casually doing it for 2.5 years.
It is possible, but then again I am only 20 and am a saver and keep myself busy with college, my sports media work, and am financially secure because of family.
Get some hobies and distract yourself.
Clip Joint said:
Not that it should necessarily change your view on the subject, but you do realize the majority of the world's biggest bettors are what you would characterize as stiffs. If you have a known square you give lots of rebates and breaks to keep them playing. The whales of the world have pretty standard terms they operate under, usually getting rebated 30-40% of their losses. If they ever do decide to quit playing trust me they don't settle up anything you kicked them back.
tvwatchr said:
I dont miss a lot of interviews involving guys like Mickelson and have never heard of him saying anything like that.
I find it hard to believe that he would say he prayed and told god he would never gamble again.
And if he actually did that while his wife was struggling , I cant believe he would make it " public knowledge " .
That sounds idiotic ..
