Win, Place, or Go

What was I thinking?
Perfect I am not!
Maybe I’m sinking,
Short straw in the lot.

Through games we’ve spoken;
It's my turn to deal?
My bank was broken,
Should I spin the wheel?

This is a gamble,
One that many take.
Don’t mean to ramble,
I lose when awake.

Like Russian roulette,
It’s my turn to fall.
I’ll take the safe bet
And not bet at all.