I have enjoyed the discussion on the when to quit. I did not gamble much at all before, because I could not afford to lose much. But now I can and I really enjoy playing, win or lose, I like the rush of a royal flush no matter how long it takes.
My wife, who is a shrink, in the beginning (about 2 years ago) said it is foolish to gamble. Over the years she sees what pleasure it gives me and was softening up on my "hobby". I want to also stress that her hobby costs her much more than mine could!! She has been going with me to the casinos now and hit 2 quad deuces with deuces wild in 2 days, on nickels. She is much more positive now!!!( she got the rush)
I never play more than I feel comfortable and quit when I am tired, or loosing more than I want to.
I am about even money now over the long run, but only gamble quarters, don't play 12 hours a day so I am never going to win or loose enough to have IRS look at my wins or losses in my opinion.
What, in my opinion whats needed is-- How much can you afford to go in a down swing and how much actual fun are you having? Again, I am not trying to make a living, but dont like to lose either!!
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