When is it ok to "quit winner"?

[fast&loose designs]

I played a buddy of mine last week, and after 2 sets, he quit winner on me. I wasn't playing that bad, he was leading by only a small margin. He had no excuse as to why he quit, just seemed like he won, and wanted to leave without letting me give him a good match and win my money back.

This has happened before, and I gave a few guys some serious flak about it. When I am in the lead, I always give my opponent the chance to either even up the sets, or win back his money. I believe this is an "unwritten rule", but how many of you follow this?

 

[softshot]

I played a buddy of mine last week, and after 2 sets, he quit winner on me. I wasn't playing that bad, he was leading by only a small margin. He had no excuse as to why he quit, just seemed like he won, and wanted to leave without letting me give him a good match and win my money back.

This has happened before, and I gave a few guys some serious flak about it. When I am in the lead, I always give my opponent the chance to either even up the sets, or win back his money. I believe this is an "unwritten rule", but how many of you follow this?

I believe that is the technical definition of gambling addiction..

even when you win.. you play until you lose..

you should look into getting some help

 

[Johnnyt]

When matching up for decent money you need to have that as part of the rules. Best way IMO is to post up 2 or 3 sets. After those sets if both want to play more then re post money for the amount of sets going to be played. Guys that won't do that are the ones that are looking to bail winners or only have one barrel in their pocket. Johnnyt

 

[fast&loose designs]

I believe that is the technical definition of gambling addiction..

even when you win.. you play until you lose..

you should look into getting some help

Wow, you don't even know me and are making radical assumptions and drawing wild conclusions. Don't judge me. This is a real thing that happens, and I am not addicted to gambling. I gamble maybe twice a week, and never bet more than 10% of my income. Judging people is worse than gambling.

You should look into getting some help.

 

[OPQ]

I believe that is the technical definition of gambling addiction..

even when you win.. you play until you lose..

you should look into getting some help

It's not that at all. It's just pure gambling etiquette.

Before I start playing I usually determine how long or how many sets I'm going to play. That's to prevent the other guy from feeling hit'n runned if I happen to win.

In poker sitting on a table, winning an all-in on a coinflip and leaving is considered very poor etiquette.

It's like you don't put the chalk face down on the rail, it's just poor form.

 

[Not Dead Ted]

Since the entire point of successful gambling is to "quit winner", I'd say any time is OK.

I have never gambled at pool, but I spent over 30 years gambling on thoroughbred horse racing and I can assure you that you don't become a winner by feeling an obligation to donate your winnings back to where they came from. At the track, those people are called "losers".

 

[John Brumback]

It's not that at all. It's just pure gambling etiquette.

Before I start playing I usually determine how long or how many sets I'm going to play. That's to prevent the other guy from feeling hit'n runned if I happen to win.

In poker sitting on a table, winning an all-in on a coinflip and leaving is considered very poor etiquette.

It's like you don't put the chalk face down on the rail, it's just poor form.

I was playing this guy years ago and got down about 10 games then I start coming back on him,and he quits and I say,man you can't quit me winner,and he says why not, You started the same time I did.I know that doesn't help,I have just never forgot that quote.

I wish someone would tell Efren to put the chalk on the table right side up.
Would you believe that he puts It back on It's side? Gets stinking chalk dust everywhere,man I hate It when people do that.You wouldn't believe how many champions do that?

 

[gunzby]

I was playing this guy years ago and got down about 10 games then I start coming back on him,and he quits and I say,man you can't quit me winner,and he says why not, You started the same time I did.I know that doesn't help,I have just never forgot that quote.

I wish someone would tell Efren to put the chalk on the table right side up.
Would you believe that he puts It back on It's side? Gets stinking chalk dust everywhere,man I hate It when people do that.You wouldn't believe how many champions do that?

I've played several ppl who make a point of putting the chalk on the table upside down and it drives me nuts. One other thing I see a lot of seasoned players do is wiping the chalk from their tips on the carpet before they stick their cues back in the case. This is another thing that irks the heck out of me.

 

["CaliRed".]

I played a buddy of mine last week, and after 2 sets, he quit winner on me. I wasn't playing that bad, he was leading by only a small margin. He had no excuse as to why he quit, just seemed like he won, and wanted to leave without letting me give him a good match and win my money back.

This has happened before, and I gave a few guys some serious flak about it. When I am in the lead, I always give my opponent the chance to either even up the sets, or win back his money. I believe this is an "unwritten rule", but how many of you follow this?

While it is considered good etiquette to give someone a chance to win their money back, it brings up a whole bunch of other questions.

I think before you even start, you should both give each other a idea of how long you are going to play.

No one likes someone to take play one or two sets, win them and quit without ever saying a word in that time, that he's not going to play long. That's downright rude.

But if you beat a guy out of 4 or 5 sets, I don't think you're obligated to play 4 or 5 more to see if he can win it back.

It really boils down to each person giving a general idea of how long they're going to play before you even start.

I hate people that play one or two sets, and give all indication that they will play for awhile, they win the first 2 and quit. It has a simple resolution though, they get on my do not play again list. Or if I do play, I am responsible for quitting at whatever point I want to, because I know what this person might do to me if he wins the first two. Now if I win the first two, I will quit them to show them what it feels like and tell them we're even now.

It is funny to think of two players, and they both feel strongly about two things. Someone has to win something and I'm not going to quit the guy winner if he still wants to play.

4 days later they're still playing

 

["CaliRed".]

I wish someone would tell Efren to put the chalk on the table right side up.
Would you believe that he puts It back on It's side? Gets stinking chalk dust everywhere,man I hate It when people do that.You wouldn't believe how many champions do that?

That bugs the crap out of me too. Come on John... name names... I want to know all the pros that have that bad habit. You're supposed to learn that before you learn how to draw your ball.

 

[krupa]

I wasn't playing that bad, he was leading by only a small margin.

Maybe that's why he quit. If I was playing for money and only winning by a small margin, I'd get out while I was ahead. If I won money from a friend, I would at least pay for the table or buy him a drink or something.

When I am in the lead, I always give my opponent the chance to either even up the sets, or win back his money.

Why play for money if you're so willing to give it back? It's very polite but it doesn't seem like a winning strategy.

 

[9BallPaul]

I believe that is the technical definition of gambling addiction..

even when you win.. you play until you lose..

you should look into getting some help

Excuse me, doctor. When you've finished treating this patiient, could you and I talk about my stroke?

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

This question has been asked before, and my answer is you may quit anytime you want. Point being if you walked in to a Casino put a $1.00 is a $1.00 Machine, and pull the handle, one the first pull WON a NEW CAMERO you would be congradulated, not ask if you would like to keep playing.

 

[DrGonzo]

I always considered it an unwritten rule not to quit winner if you're in a game. I don't gamble often, but if I think I have the best of it, I want to win as much as possible. Whenever I'm gambling, whatever it's on, I don't quit until the loser asks to.

Edit: This does not apply to casinos...

 

[pulzcul]

Here Joe, set that shot up. Since I'm ahead its only fair to let you shoot it till you make it.

 

[Sam Waltz]

Never!

Quittin' winner is almost NEVER ok unless a time limit or number of sets was previously agreed upon before the first ball was hit! These modern day practices of "smart gambling", "quitting winner" and what not is just another sign of the decline of etiquette surrounding the games today. To overuse an overused term..."back in the day", if you pulled this kind of crap you'd get your ass stomped, stiffed or blackballed in a heartbeat. Gambling in the games of pool isn't like going to the casino. Yes, there you can walk out and SHOULD anytime you've gotten some of the house's dough, but in battles between true pool players you better pack a lunch!

In the great words of Paul Newman..."You can't see it, can you, Charlie? I mean, you've never been able to see it. I came after him. And I'm gonna get him. I'm goin' with him all the way. The pool game is not over until Minnesota Fats says it's over. Is it over Fats?" We all know how that story plays out, but that's how us non-nitty folks do it!

Oh well, do whatchu gotta do people. We all answer to the mirror the next morning. I face myself with a smile every day...how 'bout you?

 

[Black-Balled]

Wow, you don't even know me and are making radical assumptions and drawing wild conclusions. Don't judge me. This is a real thing that happens, and I am not addicted to gambling. I gamble maybe twice a week, and never bet more than 10% of my income. Judging people is worse than gambling.

You should look into getting some help.

Denial is a sign of addiction!

hahaha

 

[DrGonzo]

Quittin' winner is almost NEVER ok unless a time limit or number of sets was previously agreed upon before the first ball was hit! These modern day practices of "smart gambling", "quitting winner" and what not is just another sign of the decline of etiquette surrounding the games today. To overuse an overused term..."back in the day", if you pulled this kind of crap you'd get your ass stomped, stiffed or blackballed in a heartbeat. Gambling in the games of pool isn't like going to the casino. Yes, there you can walk out and SHOULD anytime you've gotten some of the house's dough, but in battles between true pool players you better pack a lunch!

In the great words of Paul Newman..."You can't see it, can you, Charlie? I mean, you've never been able to see it. I came after him. And I'm gonna get him. I'm goin' with him all the way. The pool game is not over until Minnesota Fats says it's over. Is it over Fats?" We all know how that story plays out, but that's how us non-nitty folks do it!

Oh well, do whatchu gotta do people. We all answer to the mirror the next morning. I face myself with a smile every day...how 'bout you?

Exactly! Rep for you.

 

[John Brumback]

That bugs the crap out of me too. Come on John... name names... I want to know all the pros that have that bad habit. You're supposed to learn that before you learn how to draw your ball.

No Red,Your trying to get me In hot water again.Your very sneaky aren't you? If you would watch close enough you would see some other funny little things too.

 

[Black-Balled]

Quittin' winner is almost NEVER ok unless a time limit or number of sets was previously agreed upon before the first ball was hit! These modern day practices of "smart gambling", "quitting winner" and what not is just another sign of the decline of etiquette surrounding the games today. To overuse an overused term..."back in the day", if you pulled this kind of crap you'd get your ass stomped, stiffed or blackballed in a heartbeat. Gambling in the games of pool isn't like going to the casino. Yes, there you can walk out and SHOULD anytime you've gotten some of the house's dough, but in battles between true pool players you better pack a lunch!

In the great words of Paul Newman..."You can't see it, can you, Charlie? I mean, you've never been able to see it. I came after him. And I'm gonna get him. I'm goin' with him all the way. The pool game is not over until Minnesota Fats says it's over. Is it over Fats?" We all know how that story plays out, but that's how us non-nitty folks do it!

Oh well, do whatchu gotta do people. We all answer to the mirror the next morning. I face myself with a smile every day...how 'bout you?

Awww, c'mon!