Not only has this country got a drinking problem,

saywhatyousee · 27-04-2011 09:18PM

peasant wrote: »

Racing results daily, features about poker wins ...you don't necessarily see those things on the main news in other countries.

I've got no issue with drink or gambling as such, as with everything, in moderation it can be quite fun.

The moderation would be questionable though when it makes the daily national news.

Its only because it local,You would not have anything about the WSOP on rte in july and thats far bigger event

wnolan1992 · 27-04-2011 09:31PM

Einhard wrote: »

I had a problem with drink once. Then I found a tenner behind the couch and bought myself another naggin. Problem solved. Happy days.

A tenner for a naggin? You got screwed.
You can get good quality stuff for a fiver, or ****e for four euro. :pac:

paddy0090 · 27-04-2011 09:41PM

It's only dawning on you now? Check the figures for winning streak. The daftest gameshow on the planet. Then there's the lotto where the odds of a win don't increase the 'better'/more you play.

Poker's not like that though it takes skill to win consistenly at a tournament so fair play to him. It was a hometown headline, got the lad some free publicity.

peasant wrote: »

Racing results daily, features about poker wins ...you don't necessarily see those things on the main news in other countries.

I've got no issue with drink or gambling as such, as with everything, in moderation it can be quite fun.

The moderation would be questionable though when it makes the daily national news.

You see it in other countries. In Australia they bet on everything and the odds are included in every other news cast. In Thailand they bet on rumble fish - thats two fish fighting in a bowl.

galah · 27-04-2011 10:19PM

don't worry about the drinking and the gambling - it's the sh*t quality of news that's upsetting...

Some farmer in Mayo leaves a gate open - major news. The size of Irish winkles is shrinking - major international news. Some granny almost gets refused entry to the States - we're now switching live to our reporter on location...and don't forget the sh*t soundbites for every cr*p piece of so-called news...here's Maire NiBackward commenting on how this or that or the other is terrible, just terrible (probably the shrinking winkles...)

Seriously...poor lazy journalism is the problem, nevermind the other stuff...

Dyr · 27-04-2011 10:35PM

once we don't invade somewhere or try take over the world I reckon we're grand

Tippex · 27-04-2011 10:36PM

peasant wrote: »

it has a gambling problem too.

Anyone see the bit on the news about the poker champion?

How is that national news? And worse still ...why can't this be dealt with (if it has to be dealt with at all) in a short one liner instead of a full feature involving the daddy and the gambling granny?

Seriously people ...take a long hard look at your so called "culture".

Could be because of the story behind it and a kid coming good from a €20 bet and the fact he was head to head against one of the best poker players in the UK

peasant · 27-04-2011 10:37PM

Bambi wrote: »

once we don't invade somewhere or try take over the world I reckon we're grand

post #36 ...you're getting slow

Kevin Duffy · 27-04-2011 10:37PM

Bambi wrote: »

once we don't invade somewhere or try take over the world I reckon we're grand

We're developing the skills to take over Vegas. We'll be happy and stop at that.

peasant · 27-04-2011 10:39PM

Tippex wrote: »

Could be because of the story behind it and a kid coming good from a €20 bet and the fact he was head to head against one of the best poker players in the UK

Good story, admittedly ...but for the main evening news?

NewApproach · 27-04-2011 10:41PM

Poker isn't gambling.

http://www.pokernews.com/news/2010/06/new-zealand-court-rules-poker-tournaments-not-gambling-8470.htm

/thread

Dyr · 27-04-2011 10:50PM

peasant wrote: »

post #36 ...you're getting slow

Busy drinking

Orando Broom · 27-04-2011 10:50PM

Gambling on line is for crazed mongs. Gambling is bad enough but at least when you win you get to collect tangible sheets of money. Online is madness!! Gambling with a credit card will be seen as being as daft in 100 years time as we see ****ting out the privet window was.

Pauleta · 27-04-2011 10:59PM

Not only did i click on this thread with a can in my hand but i also have my paddy power account on the other tab :pac:

wnolan1992 · 27-04-2011 11:01PM

Kevin Duffy wrote: »

We're developing the skills to take over Vegas. We'll be happy and stop at that.

That's a f*cking fantastic idea!! We could use the massve profits of the casinos to settle our debts in two years!!

Sonnenblumen · 27-04-2011 11:03PM

peasant wrote: »

it has a gambling problem too.

Anyone see the bit on the news about the poker champion?

How is that national news? And worse still ...why can't this be dealt with (if it has to be dealt with at all) in a short one liner instead of a full feature involving the daddy and the gambling granny?

Seriously people ...take a long hard look at your so called "culture".

A feature on moaning is due?

Celly Smunt · 27-04-2011 11:03PM

peasant wrote: »

it has a gambling problem too.

Anyone see the bit on the news about the poker champion?

How is that national news? And worse still ...why can't this be dealt with (if it has to be dealt with at all) in a short one liner instead of a full feature involving the daddy and the gambling granny?

Seriously people ...take a long hard look at your so called "culture".

german,motorhome and caravan mod

need i say more?

Kevin Duffy · 27-04-2011 11:04PM

wnolan1992 wrote: »

That's a f*cking fantastic idea!! We could use the massve profits of the casinos to settle our debts in two years!!

I am glad you have read my manifesto and support my policies my friend, but you lack vision....we ain't coming back....debts? we won't pay no stinkin' debts....

landsleaving · 27-04-2011 11:05PM

Pauleta wrote: »

Not only did i click on this thread with a can in my hand but i also have my paddy power account on the other tab :pac:

I'm pretty sure they cancel each other out. Science said so.

wnolan1992 · 27-04-2011 11:13PM

Kevin Duffy wrote: »

I am glad you have read my manifesto and support my policies my friend, but you lack vision....we ain't coming back....debts? we won't pay no stinkin' debts....

I agree with your ideas sir, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

5starpool · 27-04-2011 11:13PM

pmcmahon wrote: »

german,motorhome and caravan mod

need i say more?

A caravan holiday in Germany. Now that's fun.

I was at the Irish Open most of the weekend. A couple of thousand people in or around the hotel for the weekend for the flagship poker festival in Ireland, with copious drinking in the bar for those eliminated, taking a break, or just there for drinks. No drinking in the playing area allowed though in case some people think people were enjoying themselves at two of their favourite activities at the same time.

Great weekend, and great to see a young Irish lad win it as well. Nice fella too.

27-04-2011 11:21PM

People who talk to themselves have mental problems. *
People who go to bars have drinking problems. *
People who go to restaurants have eating problems. *
People who play sports have athletic problems.*
People who play poker have gambling problems. *

People who make wild assertions based on fairly normal life situations have reality problems. **

* Not true in most cases
** True in most cases

Naikon · 27-04-2011 11:26PM

Deleted User wrote: »

People who talk to themselves have mental problems. *
People who go to bars have drinking problems. *
People who go to restaurants have eating problems. *
People who play sports have athletic problems.*
People who play poker have gambling problems. *

People who make wild assertions based on fairly normal life situations have reality problems. **

* Not true in most cases
** True in most cases

What are you talking about? "Internet Addiction Disorder" for example has a clinically proven pathology:mad: Just look at the sheer lack of lab tests!

Are you a doctor?

/sarcasm

27-04-2011 11:45PM

peasant wrote: »

Racing results daily,

What ever about poker, racing is a very popular sport in Ireland. Why would the results not be reported along with soccer, golf etc in the sports news.

Orando Broom wrote: »

Gambling on line is for crazed mongs. Gambling is bad enough but at least when you win you get to collect tangible sheets of money. Online is madness!! Gambling with a credit card will be seen as being as daft in 100 years time as we see ****ting out the privet window was.

Nonsense, If I want to sit at home and watch the racing and bet online why is it any different to sitting in the bookies and betting on the races.

That reminds me I need to do my golf bet for the week.

ArtSmart · 27-04-2011 11:52PM

Kevin Irving wrote: »

Poker isn't really gambling though, it's very heavily based on statistics. If you work out your chances, you'll always win in the long run.

This is also true of back-flips.

if you keep doing them, you'll eventually make a perfect landing.

of course, you'll most likely be dead or crippled by then

jive · 27-04-2011 11:58PM

I put €30 into an online Paddy Power account in September.

I have won ~1k with ~750 in my bank account so I can't lose it.

Would you consider this a problem?

RichieC · 28-04-2011 12:11AM

jive wrote: »

I put €30 into an online Paddy Power account in September.

I have won ~1k with ~750 in my bank account so I can't lose it.

Would you consider this a problem?

yes, and the lord didn't die on a fking cross so you could galavant around enjoying yourself!

jive · 28-04-2011 12:19AM

RichieC wrote: »

yes, and the lord didn't die on a fking cross so you could galavant around enjoying yourself!

I drink plenty of the lords blood so I think he contributed to the problem.

Hey OP I'm gonna drink my gambling winnings; you mad?

peasant · 28-04-2011 12:31AM

pmcmahon wrote: »

german,motorhome and caravan mod

need i say more?

ahh come on ..you can do better than that

Celly Smunt · 28-04-2011 12:44AM

peasant wrote: »

ahh come on ..you can do better than that

i don't think i need to do better to be honest

peasant · 28-04-2011 12:49AM

pmcmahon wrote: »

i don't think i need to do better to be honest

You could try a sense of humour

(or even wit)

But you're right ...as I alledgedly don't have that either it would be lost on me anyway :pac:

Not only has this country got a drinking problem,

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