How much is too much?

[XMaNIaC]

So..for a $3000 salary how much would you consider gambling in a month?

Regards,

[heatherad]

So..for a $3000 salary how much would you consider gambling in a month?

Regards,

Only you can answer that. First off, figure out how much you pay out a month in bills, rent, food, entertainment, etc. Then see what money you have free after that. Leave room for unexpected expenses and from there you should be able to figure out how much you can waste for online gambling.

[BingoT]

That all depends on Bills and just living a happy life.
Always gamble what you can afford and that is something you know yourself.
$75.00 a week sounds good.
And always remember Family comes first before any kind of gamble.

[lauram]

After few months you will know yourself also and how casinos are playing for you. I seem to at times do a lot of deposits one week get fed up with nothing hitting i dont deposit for week or so and start up again. Being knew to this also you just want to play so you prob will deposit here and there just watch out for those bad casinos read rogue list. Open account send id and good luck to you.
Just make sure your living costs are covered first and your set to go, good luck

[GaryWatson]

I would say $12 was too much last night when I was playing 2 games while writing on dreamweaver. It stalled my system, I lost all my unsaved work, then I went on a bad run when I got back and lost my chips. if you take time into consideration, its more than just money.

So $20 a month from a $3k budget may be too much if you spend 18 hours on the PC and forget to buy your groceries.

Im not that mathematical minded or I would post a 6 page calculus equation on my findings

X = Time
y = Money
c = disposable income
k = derived pleasure
r = insanity

[Mousey]

I agree with the others. Take home pay amount is rather irrelevant. A player could take home $3k a week, but still need every penny to pay the mortgage, utility bills, credit cards, insurance, etc.

Gambling is an afterthought. Rather like that lovely pair of fancy, overpriced shoes I'd love to have but would hardly ever wear... Personal and family financial responsibilities come first. Whatever is left over can be sorted out for recreation, shopping, gambling, eating out, saving for vacation, or whatever.

Please also bear in mind that while you might occasionally win, more than likely you WILL lose in the long term. That is why so many of us emphasize disposable income to be used for gambling. In other words, even if I were to flush that $25 I might deposit tonight down the toilet instead, the phone bill is already paid, and the money for the electric and mortgage are still in the bank .... That is what is meant by disposable income.

That said, start slowly. Set yourself a weekly or monthly limit. Keep up with deposits, and don't deposit willy nilly without keeping some sort of tally. Always remember it's only for entertainment. Never chase your losses.

Good luck. May Lady Luck smile on you.

Mousey's 2 cents.