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Silent Type

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3. Played poker a lot in college, but quit when I lost on three hands

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Mon May 8, 2023, 09:50 PM

May 2023

in a row that I honestly would have bet my house on because the odds were over 90% in my favor. Decided gambling was not for me, unless I was willing to end up on the streets.

Occasionally, I’ll buy a lottery ticket. Point is, I have little concern about gamblers who lose, although I support help for gamblers who seek it.

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