The hazards of online wagering...

[jahura2]

Been betting horses since I was 13 here in Central Ky., turn 59 Saturday and have built a strong 32 yr, 3 children, marriage despite my "questionable" hobby.
I do think online wagering has made things more acceptable in my household. As previously stated I am home during my wagering and get a lot of the honey do's done in between races.
I don't spend near as much on food or drink and don't come home intoxicated, no inebriated driving either!
As far as the kids are concerned they have witnessed a responsible gambler as I have never shirked any work responsibilities and have put all 3 through private schools and they have all earned college degrees. So there can also be a teaching moment for us horseplayers, you can have fun,gamble a bit and still be responsible.
I am sure I do not bet the volume that many on here do but I am a consistent weekend warrior that wagers year round.
Betting from home has been a blessing for me.
As far as blessings go I send them out to EMD4ME and to his family.

[whodoyoulike]

Originally Posted by jahura2

Been betting horses since I was 13 here in Central Ky., turn 59 Saturday and have built a strong 32 yr, 3 children, marriage despite my "questionable" hobby.
I do think online wagering has made things more acceptable in my household. As previously stated I am home during my wagering and get a lot of the honey do's done in between races.
I don't spend near as much on food or drink and don't come home intoxicated, no inebriated driving either!
As far as the kids are concerned they have witnessed a responsible gambler as I have never shirked any work responsibilities and have put all 3 through private schools and they have all earned college degrees. So there can also be a teaching moment for us horseplayers, you can have fun,gamble a bit and still be responsible.
I am sure I do not bet the volume that many on here do but I am a consistent weekend warrior that wagers year round.
Betting from home has been a blessing for me.
As far as blessings go I send them out to EMD4ME and to his family.

Now that your 3 kids are out of school, I've been thinking of going back. We wouldn't want you to start spending all this extra discretionary funds at the races.

[Appy]

Originally Posted by thaskalos

May I ask an innocent and unassuming question?

Does your online wagering create any friction between you and the family members who reside with you? How supportive are your spouses of your decision to bet the horses from home?

Please forgive me if these questions are intrusive; where I come from, horse playing carries a terrible stigma...and I was just wondering if others here face similar concerns.

Thank you thaskalos!!!!!
You just caused me to discover the source of my problem.
I only have one spouse!

Thanks to a governor elected here who supports the demise of Kansas horse racing by creating a slots monopoly favoring state owned casinos I really appreciate the outlet an online wagering account provides.
If I had more than one spouse supporting me I could play bigger!

[jk3521]

Originally Posted by Appy

Thank you thaskalos!!!!!
You just caused me to discover the source of my problem.
I only have one spouse!

Thanks to a governor elected here who supports the demise of Kansas horse racing by creating a slots monopoly favoring state owned casinos I really appreciate the outlet an online wagering account provides.
If I had more than one spouse supporting me I could play bigger!

Are Mormons allowed to gamble ?