Question for Mr. Mendelson: How the hell do you gamble?

I just do not understand your horror at losing particular amounts in particular time frames. You must bet way too much per session for your bankroll to result in you having these emotional reactions as part of your gambling DNA.


On some monster high-volume wagering day for me, which occurs maybe once every two years, I might put 15% of total bankroll in play, not counting middle shots. So there's no ongoing tightrope-walking terror for me. I don't understand how or why you operate with such nervous Nellie concerns.

Honestly, those kinds of emotional ties to day-to-day wagering are indicators of an unhealthy ratio of session exposure to overall bankroll.