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    Slim Chance reflects on the realities of pro punting

    Slim, firstly thank you for doing this. I believe you had a late night.

    Yes. I had a few drinks and some narcotics but I'm in a sound reflective mood so please proceed.

    Ok. To fill those in who don't know you quit your job with Paddy Power in September 2016 and have not taken up employment since

    That is correct. I am technically a professional gambler.

    Why do you say technically?

    I have to admit it does embarrass me what I do for a living. It impresses no one.

    Does that bother you?
    To be fair most things bother me so just add that to the list.

    So a year on. How is the punting going?
    Year one was all about surviving. As much confidence as I have in myself they were laying 10/11 that I would go skint. I couldn't predict how I would adapt but I knew I had heart and that carried me through the rough patches.

    Is this year different?
    Yes, I won't accept surviving. I think the time span of any pro gambler is limited. I just can't see myself doing this long term. My plan this year is to get a proper chunk of cash and move on to something else.

    Can you explain what it is that's bothering you with the lifestyle?
    Look, I need to be very clear here, my life is good. I'm better of then most but this week has opened my eyes.

    Is this anything to do with you falling off the wagon and being drunk most days?
    While that may be true, I didn't miss a beat this week. I was drinking until 4am but in the shops at 9am. This was peak SlimChance. I ******* crushed it this week.

    So what's the problem?
    I can't quite shake the feeling of being completely placid. It's like the flame that was burning at me to beat those ******* bookmakers had died. I won bundles this week and feel worse. Maybe it's the time of year, or the lack of sleep, the drink, or the the drugs. I just can't put my finger on it.

    Can I just make sure I understand this. You won fortunes this week and you're depressed?
    No. I'm certainly not depressed. I'm just underwhelmed with the week. Money is so overrated. It's great to keep score with how you are doing in life but if people think I'm a prick it hardly matters if I have twenty cent or twenty grand in my pocket.

    Slim, snap the **** out of it, this is depressing ****
    You're right. I think it just might be just a relief. I had a few bad months and turned around. I think my body is just telling me to take a break.

    When was the last time you took a day off?
    **** knows. Lying in bed costs me money. I want to have cash in play as much as possible but it just caught up with me this week, It's the first time I've considered that maybe I could go and do something else. ******* anything else.

    But you love punting
    I can honestly say right now I don't. I'm burnt out. Punting for a living is ******* hard. Maybe after a few days in bed I'll be back to peak Slim but right now I'm done.

    So you're skipping Fairyhouse today?
    We both know that's a million
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    Either you must control your thoughts or the outside forces will control them and be warned that the outside forces usually consist of fears, worries and doubts.
    Talking to yourself is okay. Answering back is risky.

    Good to hear from you Slim.
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    Great advice Swedish...now I can go and start winning big time.

    Only thing is I feel a bit scared,am worried I will lose, maybe I should wait or should I go ahead.I'm not sure maybe I will wait a while????? what do you think am I cut out for it?
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    Keep hitting them ******* bookies, Mr.Chance.
    Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......

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    What's the long term pursuit?

    cash, happiness, justification,
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Just to say "I did it" I suspect??
    Formely Fist of Fury

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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    What's the long term pursuit?

    cash, happiness, justification,
    Anything that doesn't involve being in a job I hate for the sake of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tanlic View Post
    Just to say "I did it" I suspect??
    Kind of. I've always had a figure in my head that I wanted to reach. I think if I got to that the drive would die. You can only go full tilt for so long at anything.

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    Will we see the return of the once great thread entitled 'Will Win'?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Double J View Post
    Will we see the return of the once great thread entitled 'Will Win'?
    I might throw up a few bets in future yes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post
    Anything that doesn't involve being in a job I hate for the sake of it.
    Do you enjoy the physical act of watching sport For enjoyment or does there have to be money down somewhere?
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    Do you enjoy the physical act of watching sport For enjoyment or does there have to be money down somewhere?
    It depends. I do like watching sport but I'd enjoy it way less if I didn't know what the odds are.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Double J View Post
    Will we see the return of the once great thread entitled 'Will Win'?
    Like the one he initiated about this time last year; the one that dragged this site through the sewers, the one he was very glad to abandon because he'd led the average punter broke before he got it into the black.
    I for one wont be following this.....this site is better than that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maxbet View Post
    Like the one he initiated about this time last year; the one that dragged this site through the sewers, the one he was very glad to abandon because he'd led the average punter broke before he got it into the black.
    I for one wont be following this.....this site is better than that!
    You can't please all of the people all of the time.

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    This fella is a total prick
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    Benfit cheque due this week Ger

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    I'm in a good mood little crumb
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post

    That is correct. I am technically a professional gambler.

    Why do you say technically?

    I have to admit it does embarrass me what I do for a living. It impresses no one.
    Why are you arsed about what people think?
    Last edited by Euronymous; 3rd December 2017 at 11:51 PM.

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    I haven't been about long enough on here to know who's who and what's what and some of the history with you guys. My opinion is anyone who has the balls to have a go, of walking away from the normal shitty grind to attempt to live their dream, whatever it may be, then fair play and best of luck to them.


    Hope this or whatever the next venture is goes well for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post

    Why do you say technically?

    I have to admit it does embarrass me what I do for a living. It impresses noone
    it impresses me, but you dont have to mind what people think

    also point
    amazing how most of people judge and say about gambling when almost everypeople gambles in big scale

    what is a mortgage for buying a house?
    and insurence?
    Buying stocks?
    etc

    life is a gamble and at least you bet on something you know about
    Last edited by sunybay; 4th December 2017 at 4:08 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Euronymous View Post
    Why are you arsed about what people think?
    Didn't Adam Smith nail it with his theory man desires to be loved and be lovely.

    I probably stuggle with the lovely part more...

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