win $300 if im an idiot

[JDMcNugent7]

if anyone sees me playing ANY Limit poker, or 10/20 or 25/50 NL, then ill give u $300.

I just checked poker tracker, and last 15 days i won 21k playing 2/4, 3/6, and 5/10. Awesome, except i lost 21k playing 100/200 Limit, 10/20 and 25/50 NL.
so i suck, and need to stop doing that.

RESTART FOR ME. new poker tracker DB and everything. I'm actually gonna keep to this plan for once. Just grinding and bringing in a much steadier income with less variance and risk will be nice.

[eejit101]

Keep yourself unblocked from searches, itll help you contain the urge

[PShabi]

I just don't see what the new database thing accomplishes.

[JDMcNugent7]

just gives me a feeling of a fresh start.

[JDMcNugent7]

Whoa, "My playing privileges have been revoked"
What the Fuck?

Made me sit out at every table and now I can't sit or anything, no email.

[Gordogg]

Full Tilt or Stars?

[JDMcNugent7]

um stars, but apparently I can't play there anymore so who knows.

[PShabi]

WTF? How much $$$$ did you have on there?

[eejit101]

WTF is with that

[JDMcNugent7]

wowowow.
Stars is trying to save me from myself apparently.

At a 3/6 table I was talking with Tdomeski when we were playing HU.
I go "I just lost 5k at 25/50"
he said "sucks, do u have the roll for that?"
I said "No, just a gambling problem lol"
- some railbird sent the chat to support and they closed it and sent me an email saying...

Our policy regarding gambling problem admissions is very strict. We do not
wish to cause anyone any problems.

I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, but saying you have a gambling problem is a
lot like saying "I have a bomb" when boarding an airplane, and we must take
all instances very seriously.

My e-mail back:
While my taking shots at 25/50 could be considered a gambling problem, because I do not have an edge there, thus I am gambling instead of expecting gains in the long-run, I don't think thats enough reason to close my enitre account. Please look at my records and you will see I am definitely a winner on your site and just need to stay away from the higher limit tables.

Then they sent this:

Thank you for your email.

We offer our games to have fun and maybe make money for players -
it is not our intention to destroy anyone's life, and letting a person with
a gambling problem gamble is exactly that.

Given your explanation (and your status as a lifetime winner on our site),
I do believe that you were probably just joking and do not really have a
gambling problem. I have reopened your account, but please do not joke
about this matter again in the future.

Best of luck and enjoy the games.

Regards,

Jacob

Stars support is so fast, while I don't like how they just closed my account based on one word I said jokingly, they got it up and going again pretty quick.

[Dodoubled]

Wow. Though I wouldn't exactly compare it to, say, yelling "Bomb" on an airplane (THAT's a federal offense), it does show that at least it seems to give a shit about the welfare of its players. If you were at a casino blowing all that cash, they'd just offer you more free beer, and maybe comp you a room on the hunch that you'd be back the next day, losing some more.

[Talking Poker]

That is fascinating... I really can't believe they did that. In the end though, I think it's a good thing.

Anyway, good luck with fresh start new plan #72, or whatever it is.

[eejit101]

wow, thats...interesting.

Its damn good to see they care, but not so good they didnt check with you first or email to tell you this

[Boobie Lover]

if its that big of a deal, why can't you just e-mail stars and ask them to block you off from the high limits?

[JDMcNugent7]

they wont.

[Robbie Robb]

That's crazy. I guess it's sorta good.

Of course, it kinda makes you wonder what would happen if, in the chat, you DID write that you had a bomb on an airplane...

[New Guy]

It all sounds like they care but with them turning it back on with jus an e-mail makes me think its them just covering thier asses.lets face it a guy on crack that needs a hit will e-mail(or say) anything to get that hit so just e-mailing and saying you we're kidding and getting it put back on ,how much does that really show care???In JD's case though i'm glad it was that easy but for someone thats having problems I dont see it as helping that much with such an easy process of turning back on!!

[MAYHEM45]

Him being a huge winner on the site probably factored into the decision.

[Penguinfan]

Absolutly, actually it may have been the deciding factor. I have heard stories on other forums where people could not get their account turned back on.

In each of those examples it was them being pissed about a bad beat and e-mailing support asking for their account to be closed because they have a gambling problem, be careful what you ask for.

[Tony Cheval]

In Stars' defense, they really are in a bit of a tight spot at the moment, holding the line on allowing US players and such, the last thing they need is for some sore loser to go running to the media.

[JDMcNugent7]

i followed a fish up to 10/20 tonight so u all missed out on $300.
i am gonna end it for 10/20 tho, but for 50/100 limit + and 25/50 NL offer still stands.

[PShabi]

Wow. You have zero self-discipline.

Good luck man. Another "goal" that barely makes it two weeks.

[JDMcNugent7]

you do realize i follwed a known fish, took all his $, and happen to have 60 buy ins for 10/20.
some people would call me a nit for 10/20 not being my regular game.
for 3/6 i have 200 buy ins.

its not really like im out of control or putting a large portion of my BR on the line.

the class thing is certainly a problem tho. i'm having so much fun at college and am learning alot actually, next semester will be alot better and ill be going to alot more classes.

[PShabi]

You set the goal, not me. Why would you set it if it wasn't a big deal?

S: (n) self-denial, self-discipline, self-control (the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses)

[bunny]

What is your Stars account name, JD?

I'm going to be your new stalker.