Why not try to do the same while enjoying the game? We don't know when luck will back it up and win a very decent amount of money.
I don't advise people to play for the sake of "earning money" or repeating someone's success tho. Players share their winning here for the sake of "lol," fun, entertainment, and happy feelings. We (gamblers) know that for every action (profit) there's equal reaction (loss)

But yeah, you touch the more important point, that is to enjoy the game! I think this year I've already in net loss, but I've no regret about it.
The fact that you are willing and understand your limitations, that enjoyment is a big part of playing the game, earning money is for those who involved themselves into this and capable of playing their emotions the right way. Not all have it but if you do and you are lucky enough, the amount is not limited, but with luck you can really enjoy everything, only gamblers who has a lot of experienced like you who can explain it well

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