Textbook example of the so-called "Nit"

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Guy and Kid are playing a set of 8-ball for $10.

Guy loves to talk and shark Kid while they play.

Kid ends up losing the case game and reaches in his pocket to get the $10.

Guy crows and preens about his win and pushes for a $10 game to allow Kid to win his money back.

Kid requests a $20 game, instead. (I personally liked his demeanor and willingness to bet it up)

Guy says he just wants to keep it at $10. (I understand this as well, he's not a high stakes player)

Kid loses and is now down $20. He requests a $20 game.

Guy balks and says he gave him his chance to get his money back and has to leave after one more game, how about $5.

Kid is not too pleased and wants to try to break even.

Guy says "I'm not crazy enough to keep risking my money! I gave you your chance!"

I reminded him that the Kid accepted his acceleration, and now Guy dropping below the current bet is just plain lame.

If Guy said "let's keep it at $10" I would not be ranting.

I love pool players.

$5 is worth a bad reputation, apparently.
 
Whose money is it? I don't understand people who think they can decide how much somebody else should bet. If the kid doesn't want to lose money he should either improve his game or stop playing for cash.

You could have added $10 dollars to the old guy's $10 dollars and gave the kid a chance to win his money back - or lose more.

If somebody makes money in the stock market are they obligated to feel bad about it and invest in some lousy stocks so they can lose the money back?
 
The guy is a nit that you will never win a nickel from. He's winning and wanting to drop the bet. NIT.
 
I guess I just don't understand the logic/ettiquette of gambling at pool.

IMHO neither player is obligated to bet any given amount. When the game is over you either pay or get paid. The terms of the next game are open: higher, lower, same or no bet at all.

When two players agree on the terms, you've got a game. If they don't, there's no game.

Name-calling just because someone won't agree to your terms is childish.
 
bdorman said:
I guess I just don't understand the logic/ettiquette of gambling at pool.

IMHO neither player is obligated to bet any given amount. When the game is over you either pay or get paid. The terms of the next game are open: higher, lower, same or no bet at all.

When two players agree on the terms, you've got a game. If they don't, there's no game.

Name-calling just because someone won't agree to your terms is childish.
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So, if you beat a guy two sets and the place closed in an amount of time that was likely to only permit 1 more set, you contend it is ok to half the bet?

True there is no law, but does one really need a statute to discern right from wrong...
 
This all just reminds me that 30 years ago,,maybe ever 20. You could get a $5 bet from just about anybody and any place that had a pool table.(it was on!!)
The only way you could screw it up was to walk in wearing cowboy boots and a holding a fancy pool case!! lol And even then there was still a chance!!
But $5 wasn't a problem.
Over the years,,,, a $5 bet was too much, and very hard to find. And don't mention $10 or $20 unless your ready to tell your life story!! And have a resume handy!!lol

And now,,it is nearly impossible!!

Carry on!!
 
Black-Balled said:
So, if you beat a guy two sets and the place closed in an amount of time that was likely to only permit 1 more set, you contend it is ok to half the bet?
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Yes, those two sets are history. Whether I want to half the bet or double/triple the bet for the next set is up to me. Whether my opponent wants to accept the terms is up to him.

If you were hustling me, looking for a big score at the end....too bad.

It's like a poker game. I can bet high on one hand and win your money. I have no obligation to bet high on the next hand just so you can win your money back.
 
I don't play much anymore and don't gamble much but if I do, then I like to play races to 4 for 20$, not less and not more.
Most people want to go up to 40$/50$/100$ especially if they are loosing and think they shouldn't. :)

In the past I have allowed escalation to as much as $400.
Now, if someone tries to raise and doesn't want to take "no" for an answer, that's the last time we are gambling. Cannot stand the whining.
 
bdorman said:
Yes, those two sets are history. Whether I want to half the bet or double/triple the bet for the next set is up to me. Whether my opponent wants to accept the terms is up to him.

If you were hustling me, looking for a big score at the end....too bad.

It's like a poker game. I can bet high on one hand and win your money. I have no obligation to bet high on the next hand just so you can win your money back.
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Ouch.

I don't think poker betting is an accurate analogy, in a sitting, it is almost unheard of to have the betting pattern predetermined. In pool, it is the norm.
 
When someone bullies up the bet then backpedals that hard, they should try out as an NFL cornerback.

I was at the next table subjected to his crowing.

You're absolutely allowed to bet what you want, but when you bully it up and then act like he did, that just socks any way you want to slice it.
 
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