The frustration is still fresh. Not that I placed a bet on anything specific and lost, but the realization that I’m just as susceptible as anyone else to make pretty big life mistakes. It’s been exactly one month since I had a terrible, no good, very bad day and if you want to catch yourselfContinue reading “Sports Betting Blunder – One Month Later”
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I’ve Never Felt This Heavy of a Burden – A Sports Betting Story
I didn’t want to write about this until I talked to my family. Like that’s an easy step or something. There’s so much pride in my heart (and not the admirable kind) that I’m finding it very difficult to admit to my parents, siblings, that I recently made a really big mistake. Like, very big.Continue reading “I’ve Never Felt This Heavy of a Burden – A Sports Betting Story”
The NCAA Says Don’t Be A Meanie In March Madness Gambling Commercial
This is the second year that the NCAA has used their “Draw the Line” campaign during March Madness– the exciting finals tournament for men’s and women’s college basketball. It’s a direct message to all the losers out there (literally, people who lost bets related to college sports)… the NCAA wants you to stop being suchContinue reading “The NCAA Says Don’t Be A Meanie In March Madness Gambling Commercial”
Hard Rock Bet Taught Me A Lesson
I’ve sat at tables in Las Vegas and slot machines in Kentucky. I had an account with DraftKings. Here are a few things I learned from a recent experience using Hard Rock Bet (I don’t want to get the jingle stuck in your head but Hard Rock Bet is legal in Florida!). Sorry. Here’s whatContinue reading “Hard Rock Bet Taught Me A Lesson”
Pro or No: Girls in Vegas
It’s always fun in Las Vegas to pick out which girls are working that night, and which girls only dress like they’re working that night. It’s a little game called “Pro or No.” It’s not as difficult as you might think, though. If you spot a couple where the guy looks like Drew Carey andContinue reading “Pro or No: Girls in Vegas”
Out of the Wilderness 