Okay, I admit it; I have got a gambling problem (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 30, 2012

I think it would be better to gamble on lovei instead.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 9, 2005

Ed,

For me, it's the damn scratch offs. Dreaming of a win...and pissing at myself when I blow my extra (non bill) money on those damn things...thank God, I pay my bills first. It would be nice to win a big amount just ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!

I hear you, I understand...

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Have you tried Gambler's Anonymous? I haven't, but I may look into it...and Smoker's Anonymous and Fat Anonymous...LOL

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on April 9, 2005

That is one addiction I've managed to stay away from... ah, what were once habits, somehow become our vices...

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2005

Sigh, at the risk of incurring your wrath, EM, I seldom go but I always seem to win... good thing the nearest casino is an hour away. I never think of it but when I DO go, I get nuts! Jaysus, 'katy, bar the door' as my old H.S. history teacher used to say. (grin) Ah, well... it's fun (em, sort of.. hehe). katy xox

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 9, 2005

i hate gambling; i'd just soon stay away! good write, though; thanks for sharing!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :)

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on April 9, 2005

So, you're the guy in the Mohegan Sun commercial, Ed! I had no idea. ;-) ~~Nordette

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

If people could beat the odds on a consistant basis, we would have no Casinos. Being excessive about anything can get us into trouble, Ed, as I am sure you already know. I am not a big gambler, but if I go to Las Vegas, I do intend to spend some of my time (and all of my alotted money)gambling. It is always fun to win, but it is also fun to enjoy the excitement of just playing.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Steve Patterson

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

everytime you write a poem it's a gamble. but ya' make me smile
TX

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

Yeah that I hear if there's money involved
I always find a way to screw it up. lol

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

i've decided that the next time i go to the casino, i'm going to walk in and hand some loser my money, so that it makes someone happy cause it sure ain't me...i have never really won anything at the casinos

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

you can win Ed. Just hope you maintain until you do. Every now and then I go to the casino. The noise and excitement is fun. last time I went I won. But the many times I've lost I hate to say. G

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

I wouldn’t have any problems whatsoever if just once I could win…

We truly are brothers - I have the exact same problem, Bro.

Reviewed by F William Broome

Reviewed on April 8, 2005

Ed - I suggest that you're playing the wrong game. Gambling was invented and perfected by those who never started the game until they knew WHO was going to WIN ! (This is a loose translation of, "A sucker is born every minute, etc. etc.")

Your older and "learned" friend, Bill

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 7, 2005

I agree with you winning would be great huh?!!

I always lose too...what a bummer!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 7, 2005

ah, the elusive jackpot ;) an old adage: "if you don't like to lose don't gamble"

and yes, it's sure raining