I think I may need to see a doctor. I can explain some of it, being in California and all, but something isn’t right. After all, this is illegal in California; I can’t believe that. Well, maybe I can, with its proximity to Las Vegas and all. Even so, being back home in good old Illinois for a whole week, and still nothing?!?! It’s not like I haven’t tried to do it; I have been following my process, but… I was patiently waiting; it was good to take a break. But now, the break is over, and I’m back… back in my Draft Kings account!
Yes, no wagering on sports for 2 whole weeks!!! I CAN do it. Of course I can. I went years without it, and now that I’ve been back, for over 2 years now, I’ve been exhibiting quite the discipline; I’ve tooted my horn about this a few times before… but so what! Approximately 28 months and I’ve lost zero dollars!!! How about that? Yes, I don’t chase the stupid parlays, cooking up a 10 teamer that is going to make me 6 figures. Would it be nice to hit one of those? Sure, but… parlays are where the books make their money. In fact, those are almost exclusively all the bonus opportunities I receive any more in DK; they’re all linked to parlays. Sure, I can take a shot at someone hitting a HR and get a bonus bet back if I lose; sometimes I’ll get a live MLB boost, which is appreciated, although live betting… I try to stay away from that too. I keep my nose to the grindstone, checking finals, standings, stats, schedules, box scores, etc, etc, etc… Part of this is what I’ve always done; I follow sports… that’s what I do… THAT is my hobby. So to add a bit more, wasn’t a big deal; it’s not like that’s taking up so much of my time or anything like that, like some may think. No, I’ve learned to be patient with it; I’m still learning. You know, there are some lessons you must learn over and over and over again. But, to really learn them, you have to have skin in the game; I firmly believe that. You MUST be going through it… not sitting on the sidelines saying woulda coulda shoulda. It’s like I’m in school part time, and the best part about it… I haven’t been paying for it.
A quick look at my stats on Draft Kings shows that I’ve wagered over 12K in these 28 months; that comes out to approximately a little more than $400 per month… a modest investor no doubt. This is the other key to achieving any type of long term success in this racket; play within your limits. As my bankroll increases, so will my unit size. As I stand here, running on the treadmill, going nowhere quickly, my unit size remains small. I’ve wagered anywhere from $1 to $25 on a game over this time, but for the most part, right around $5. Up 16 units in 28 months isn’t any great shakes by any means, but… I’m still learning. When the time is right, to up my investment and thus my unit size, I will do it… OR I’ll continue to grind away and watch my bankroll grow organically… Grow pelican…
Thank you for listening to my ramblings about the wild wide world of sports investing; I sometimes need to write down my thoughts, give myself a pep talk if you may. Will I turn this into something one day? Maybe… maybe not… kind of like everything I guess. I’ve done over 4,000 of these blogs and still going; 28 months? That’s nothing; we’re just getting started. Oh yeah, the plays I locked in for today, my return from break: OAK -1.5, DET -1.5, Skubal over 7.5 Ks, and the Blues -120. There I did it… every time I post my picks, they lose. That was stupid…
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It’s interesting how the author reflects on their discipline with sports betting, especially after taking a break. The mention of Draft Kings and the strategies they use shows a deep understanding of the platform. It’s impressive that they’ve managed to avoid losing money for 28 months, which is no small feat. The focus on avoiding risky parlays and sticking to a disciplined approach is commendable. Do you think this level of control is sustainable in the long term?