Pick your poison. Choose games and bets carefully. I saw a man bet $5000 on his first blackjack hand. Why? He had only $15000 in chips. That is jst three bets. Why not wait for a hot shoe or a good count? Why bet to lose? You could bet that $5000 on sports. I do not understand. I told him it was a dumb bet. He gave me a mean look. I said, I am just trying to help. I mean no harm. I know you are tilted, but you lost $15000 in three hands. He lost all three. He walked away.