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The life of an ex-gambler, "One night I managed to convert $500 to $20,000"

When Max first entered the gambling scene he was mesmerised by its glamour and was hooked by the pure excitement of winning so much money.
During one lucky night, he shared that he manage to convert $500 chips into over $20,000!
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  • @SethyTan
    @SethyTan3 жыл бұрын

    The house always win, no matter how good or lucky you are. The odds is always stacked against you in the long run you will always lose.

  • @bubulala5
    @bubulala53 жыл бұрын

    He has such a nice dad.. honestly selling wanton mee to pay off his son's 80k is not easy

  • @koonseng4385
    @koonseng43853 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Max, I wish you all the best in whatever you attempt. Luckily you managed to get out of it, it is not easy once you are addicted. The problem with gambler is; when you lost, you always want to win them back, and you keep trying, the more you try, you ended up never able to catch up with the lost. God bless you and your family.

  • @samuellaw3480
    @samuellaw34803 жыл бұрын

    gambling sucks, you win a bit but loose a lot more

  • @id10t98

    @id10t98

    3 жыл бұрын

    if you get LOOSE with your money, you will LOSE it.

  • @geromelin4446
    @geromelin44463 жыл бұрын

    Speaking from experience from losing over 180k. Money feels different on the table and from work. waging 100-1000 is nothing but number but working for a 10\hr job is so tiring ! Please take your hard earned money seriously and avoid gambling addictions

  • @justpassingby3409

    @justpassingby3409

    3 жыл бұрын

    I fell ya on that one, I got introduced and lost a lot, luckily I stopped before it got worse

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justpassingby3409 Oh god. What happened

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    180k... my god. How And so scarily true it feels different on the table. We are such irrational creatures

  • @kaydenkoh2784
    @kaydenkoh27843 жыл бұрын

    I’m a ex gambler too ! Still remember the feeling ! It haunt forever , *say no to gamble *

  • @user-uw1br3cr8d

    @user-uw1br3cr8d

    4 ай бұрын

    call it a day

  • @jordan771
    @jordan7716 ай бұрын

    I converted $3K to $98K playing baccarat in 4 hrs. The following week, I lost it all in half a day. Gambling ruins your life.

  • @jamesyue1348
    @jamesyue13483 жыл бұрын

    20 years ago, my friends asked me to bet a little on football matches, I said no they said I got no guts I gave them a smile. 20 years later, I owned 2 condos apartment and one shop house, renting them out collecting rents every month, semi retired at the age of 40. We met again they said I'm lucky to be blessed by divine luck, I said nothing, once again I just gave them a smile. We never met again.

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    Real story? How are they doing now?

  • @Honeymagmangospoof

    @Honeymagmangospoof

    Жыл бұрын

    Is this even true story don’t anyhow whack

  • @alphatakes

    @alphatakes

    6 ай бұрын

    貧窮限制了你們的想像力 ​@@Honeymagmangospoof

  • @cathdan

    @cathdan

    5 ай бұрын

    Those friends all own several landed , after becoming bookies, so he feels ashamed.

  • @JohnCena-re7tl
    @JohnCena-re7tl8 ай бұрын

    Same $6 4D strike 1st price $18800 Lost $17000 in 1 month at MBS

  • @ongtayjoojames-ow1bs

    @ongtayjoojames-ow1bs

    Ай бұрын

    Oh really...!!! What number did u strike the 1st. Prize...???!!!🤔

  • @N.A.R1980
    @N.A.R19803 жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing this. each time u are tempted, just look at ur son or their photos ok. we hope and pray the best for you and family.

  • @rc88kw
    @rc88kw3 жыл бұрын

    This won't b the end of the temptation. Remember, a relapse is almost always the key terminator so stay wary n guard your thoughts @ all times. For stepping out to share this @ the expense of ur good daddy image, I salute u! All strength be with u young man!

  • @freesubscribe3761
    @freesubscribe37613 жыл бұрын

    The perfect small stool for a gambler

  • @namesensored9584
    @namesensored95843 жыл бұрын

    Man great story and a glimpse of what your future could be with gambling involved. But I suggest having a better location for interviews. You guys are professionals so do interviews in a professional setting! Think of it as an investment

  • @stanleysmith3706
    @stanleysmith37063 жыл бұрын

    my most lucky day was when one day i went to a casino to have a few drinks with friends before heading to the clubs and i put 20 bucks in a slot machine and won 30k and i have took the money and brought silver bullion and have yet to sell any yet that was in 2002 and silver was 5 bucks a ounce ,hit and never go back again cause casino always win in the long run.

  • @KaliAndy2

    @KaliAndy2

    3 жыл бұрын

    investing in silver LOL What a terrible investment. Commodities don't appreciate vs inflation over long term as they don't produce anything. Invest in something that grows and pays you back dividends you can reinvest. Good luck

  • @kangkinkang
    @kangkinkang3 жыл бұрын

    First thing first, he forget to get rid of his lady friend.😳😎

  • @haqpolo
    @haqpolo3 жыл бұрын

    Very calm person

  • @BeachBoi1000

    @BeachBoi1000

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the surface…

  • @Kenspeed38
    @Kenspeed385 ай бұрын

    I m facing the same story like him....but i m not into gambling,i m addicted to alchohol....i m finding way to stop drinking....anyone can give me advice??

  • @akhil5960
    @akhil59603 жыл бұрын

    Very positive story ...

  • @michikawadoyle943
    @michikawadoyle9433 жыл бұрын

    Greed will always end up losers.When you lose money nightmares will eventually curse on you. Repent and you and your family will be safe.I have been over that too .

  • @user-uw1br3cr8d
    @user-uw1br3cr8d4 ай бұрын

    No such thing as easy money. Casinos never lose. Only afraid if a gambler never returns after making money. Greed overcomes good judgment.

  • @jamespphang5178
    @jamespphang51783 жыл бұрын

    He looks like stand up comedy Jason leong

  • @1irocksforeva
    @1irocksforeva3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent content, underrated channel

  • @SgtRobert-qb8kt
    @SgtRobert-qb8kt3 жыл бұрын

    Low audio Next time make it higher audio I cant hear u at all

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @mr.qwerty5475
    @mr.qwerty54753 жыл бұрын

    Why his face is so familiar, my neighbour also have the same face like him

  • @alvinterence
    @alvinterence3 жыл бұрын

    The odds are against you at the casino. The best is to never gamble.

  • @kennylee9413
    @kennylee94133 жыл бұрын

    Say easy then done! Nobody can help you only yourself!!

  • @tankooson7115
    @tankooson71153 жыл бұрын

    MBS Casinos are still patronised by many regular gamblers everyday for more than DECADES, why? Because the regular gamblers there know how to gamble and are business owner themselves. U still can win money in casinos with experiences. But of course if u are just an employee, an unstable business owner or freelancer, casino is not suitable for u in the long term. From $500 to $20k is just a common “stories” out of many common punter stories everyday in casino. Casinos has been getting gamblers putting $20K to $1million per hand everyday for decades. Your wife can just apply for the casino to ban you, a poor commoner trying luck at the expense of family. - from an ex-casino dealer of 9 years.

  • @stuffychicks1196

    @stuffychicks1196

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! You got to know how to gamble and know what games are best to play.

  • @stuffychicks1196

    @stuffychicks1196

    3 жыл бұрын

    I too have a gambling addiction but what differentiates me from other gambling addicts is the complete opposite....I’m winning and making money on a consistent basis literally its my main source of income.

  • @kevinmoore.7426
    @kevinmoore.74263 жыл бұрын

    Have fun, bring only what you can lose

  • @halimio_10
    @halimio_103 жыл бұрын

    Plot twist. Devil says online casino

  • @andrewwilson8082
    @andrewwilson80823 жыл бұрын

    Now tell us about thr other 364 nights

  • @zhangmw4931
    @zhangmw49314 ай бұрын

    Max. At least you repented. The house has no mercy. The door is opened 24 hours a day and you only restrict to short few hours to focus on winning before losing it all. Ideally QUIT it all is the best plan.

  • @tsdrixle5942
    @tsdrixle59423 жыл бұрын

    Hello my tutor

  • @lolllol2968
    @lolllol29683 жыл бұрын

    What if u get knock down till the last breath u hold

  • @user-oh6wb5rj2q
    @user-oh6wb5rj2q3 жыл бұрын

    *recently I thought: eliciting happiness in the expense of others. what if we were the others*

  • @tusharbhambane9653
    @tusharbhambane96533 жыл бұрын

    I think I’ve sat in his cab once .. small world

  • @yipwailuen4030
    @yipwailuen40303 жыл бұрын

    The title of this video reminds me of YBB

  • @KKGoh5125
    @KKGoh51253 жыл бұрын

    Come Genting Highland once the border is open, with your Sing Dollars, u have more chips to play

  • @DonYang73
    @DonYang733 жыл бұрын

    Good thing you work yourself out of it.

  • @eltonelton5189
    @eltonelton51893 жыл бұрын

    Wonder wat his current students' parents will do if they knew of tis. He chose the easy way out fr the start to join the black mkt of pte tutoring, doubt he can last long since mum + pop could still help.

  • @rajatank2023

    @rajatank2023

    3 жыл бұрын

    What has his gambling addiction have anything to do with his ability to teach

  • @eltonelton5189

    @eltonelton5189

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rajatank2023 u ask the parents not me

  • @roronoablends8403
    @roronoablends84033 жыл бұрын

    notice how its called ex-gambler never and never get addicted

  • @cryptolord9826

    @cryptolord9826

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly no future in gambling stick to investing

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cryptolord9826 ....In cryptoB

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    ....In crypto?

  • @cryptolord9826

    @cryptolord9826

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mikechansw748 nope in gambling lol

  • @tlyung
    @tlyung3 жыл бұрын

    cool story bro !

  • @SingaporeMindset
    @SingaporeMindset Жыл бұрын

    Casino is damn harmful to most people who like to play it blindly. Hands after hands of guessing the results. Join me if anybody wanna learn the elite mindset to play the game wisely in a professional way like a trade. Your will know after you are trained and you won't be like a gambler anymore.

  • @manchuriancandybar864
    @manchuriancandybar8643 жыл бұрын

    Let's hope he doesn't go to Genting in Malaysia.

  • @BeachBoi1000
    @BeachBoi10003 жыл бұрын

    He show us how to kick addiction.

  • @jlawl4658
    @jlawl4658 Жыл бұрын

    Casinos always win in the grand scheme of things. When ppl win they also will go around telling others. When people lose there is shame and silence. So even when ppl win, they get free advertising. But when ppl lose, they get much less smear campaign.

  • @afinguyen4573
    @afinguyen45733 жыл бұрын

    You win what you paid. Its better to start a family business. You make an income from what you build, its a life line empire. I think by now can go international But you stuck here.

  • @unitalianoinsaigon4155
    @unitalianoinsaigon4155 Жыл бұрын

    So sad 😭 story

  • @malibumondsg74
    @malibumondsg743 жыл бұрын

    Lack of experience

  • @Honeymagmangospoof
    @Honeymagmangospoof Жыл бұрын

    Gambling only becomes an addiction if you’re losing massive amounts of money . If you can convert your petty cash even by smaller wins at the casino you’re doing good. Casinos are mislabeled! Seriously just play within your means and stay disciplined.

  • @simonshura9144

    @simonshura9144

    Ай бұрын

    Gambling usually thi can't simply be controlled at all, that's the nature of the beast.... ADDICTION.

  • @ambrose7196
    @ambrose719610 ай бұрын

    More than 5 times a month? That's rookie numbers

  • @xrc80
    @xrc802 жыл бұрын

    I DONT WANT TO PLAY BACCARAT ANYMOREEEEEE!!!! PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL PEOPLE THAT ARE SUFFERING 😭😭😭

  • @norehanlong1451
    @norehanlong14513 жыл бұрын

    Rezki tak berkat....jika berjudi....rugi lagi..........

  • @pardonise401
    @pardonise4012 жыл бұрын

    one night i manage to convert $20 to $2000, the next day i lost it all, and the following day i was back again. and i lost it again

  • @mittenslovex219
    @mittenslovex2193 жыл бұрын

    Casino will never let u win. use your brain. even if you work so hard now you can never repay the debt. its a shame.

  • @keytiax1128
    @keytiax11283 жыл бұрын

    be honest n sincerely to all besides you w care ???

  • @keytiax1128
    @keytiax11283 жыл бұрын

    gambling is my best time in life???

  • @stuffychicks1196

    @stuffychicks1196

    3 жыл бұрын

    I too have a gambling addiction but what differentiates me from other gambling addicts is the complete opposite....I’m winning and making money on a consistent basis literally its my main source of income.

  • @Lonewolfinvestor888
    @Lonewolfinvestor8883 жыл бұрын

    500 to 20000 Yan Fei sia ......joking On a more serious note, you are the lucky one whom had defeated the gambling addiction. Many people didn’t which eventually lead to die one way road.

  • @jessyblue863
    @jessyblue8633 жыл бұрын

    God bless you brother. Hope you can help others. Remember that the casino is for non Singaporeans. This is a $ vacuum created to help our country with no natural resources. Unfortunate you had to meet bad influence. Avoid bars, pubs,alcohol,discos and lower the chance of meeting these people.

  • @seasidegalaxystreet

    @seasidegalaxystreet

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same applies to drinking alcohol, smoking, drug taking and womanising. Don't involve you or anyone else.

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    "For non singaporeans" Very interesting.. I see

  • @wendyshoo3476
    @wendyshoo34763 жыл бұрын

    Gambling. Know when to stop.

  • @DALLEY_SANI
    @DALLEY_SANI3 жыл бұрын

    if u think men has it bad, there's tons of old aunties and ah mas out there gambling EVERYDAY. and i mean EVERYDAY.... with the years of gambling money lost, they could buy a 2 room hdb flat or more! and the worse thing is family members came up with the excuse, they're old already. come on la, gambling is destructive no matter what age you are.... Gamblers always lose and the house always wins!

  • @Honeymagmangospoof

    @Honeymagmangospoof

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re wrong tho, some ah mahs are experts and know how to win money , they get 600$-800$ easily

  • @wklup
    @wklup3 жыл бұрын

    never to be seen again...ended up homeless!

  • @weijun981
    @weijun9813 жыл бұрын

    Morale of the story: Gamble all your money and go into debt to bounce back stronger

  • @mikechansw748

    @mikechansw748

    2 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHAHAHA #ExtremelyShittyLifeProTips

  • @andrewlimchunlee7090
    @andrewlimchunlee70902 жыл бұрын

    Not specific to any country but comments for any country considering legalising it now ( please, by all means explore any and all other options to create value and earn revenue. This means of earning revenue is truly not worth it. ) 1) selling drugs which are addictive. Is the seller sinless ? Charge a levy to new buyers and drug addicts to buy drugs ? 2) going to great lengths to lockdown during covid to save lives, lives lost and families destroyed due to the “casino” is fine “ ? 3) the shithead which talks about jobs creation.. ur earnings are non value added mate.. it is the loss of another.. when one of your loved ones gets sucked in and hurt real bad, god forbid, ur eyes will open.. get a real job that adds meaning and value to society.. 4) seriously think entry levy is a safeguard? Think again please, if one has any semblance of conscience. Merely makes ppl gamble long hours to maximise the levy and increase odds of addiction. 5) seriously, anyone who can condone making money in this manner … i beg you to reassess your moral compass ? One day ppl will realise (hopefully sooner rather than later) … this is no different than an “ opium den “ from yesteryears.. 6) seriously, any controls over casino’s marketing gimmicks studied in detail to truly understand its ramifications ? 7) casino’s make money from problem gamblers and by converting non problem into problem gamblers. Does anyone seriously think or believe they can survive on casual gamblers ? Leave casual gambling to the confines of people’s private lives during cry etc.. no need for a casino. 8) ridiculous and nonsensical arguments on tourism ? Many cities with high tourist arrivals DO NOT necessarily rely on casinos… there are other means to attract tourists… many. 9) if the “casino” is taken away, would ppl still invest in an integrated resort. If the answer is “no”, pls kindly refer to point 7) above.

  • @kuehsalak557
    @kuehsalak5573 жыл бұрын

    Never bring anyone to the casino if the person never been before, one of the greatest sins you committ as a human being.

  • @Freeman-xm7ug

    @Freeman-xm7ug

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thought is being the geylang district....

  • @seasidegalaxystreet

    @seasidegalaxystreet

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same applies to drinking alcohol, smoking, drug taking and womanising.

  • @id10t98
    @id10t983 жыл бұрын

    If you want to make real money, deal drugs. Back in the day I could get ounces of cocaine fronted to me and turn nothing but no fear of being busted into thousands, with no money out of pocket other than for something to eat or drink.

  • @winstonteo9207
    @winstonteo92073 жыл бұрын

    $500 to $20,000 : Shows the House doesn't always win.

  • @jlawl4658

    @jlawl4658

    Жыл бұрын

    They always win in the grand scheme of things. When ppl win they also will go around telling others. When people lose there is shame and silence. So even when ppl win, they get free advertising. But when ppl lose, they get much less smear campaign.

  • @tlcroger
    @tlcroger3 жыл бұрын

    good story, lucky the chair didn't give way

  • @alexpapa4559
    @alexpapa45593 жыл бұрын

    500 to 20k is literally just 40x thats nothing

  • @silverbells4732
    @silverbells47323 жыл бұрын

    gambling, women, liquor....stay away from these three.....i hd seen gamblers, womanisers and drunkards.....zero

  • @russellng7730

    @russellng7730

    3 жыл бұрын

    U can find those men without any of these 3 vices in the monastery..

  • @et8633
    @et86333 жыл бұрын

    He looks more like he's addicted to processed foods!

  • @tommyGeylang1637
    @tommyGeylang16373 жыл бұрын

    If u study maths , probability and statistic, u already knew the odds of casino Vs yourself. Which casino in the world lost money ? You should go into horse racing ...

  • @cryptoinsider9305

    @cryptoinsider9305

    3 жыл бұрын

    21 and baccarat have the odds if the house dont cheat.

  • @kpang2295
    @kpang2295 Жыл бұрын

    FFS stop repeat the same again and again