The business model for sports betting is that consumers lose money. If you win, they go out of business.
The business model for sports betting is that consumers lose money. If you win, they go out of business.
Last edited by Teamcheez1; 11-11-2022 at 05:03 PM.
Incorrect. If the public wins they go out of business. If an individual wins the business model works because it keeps hope alive. I personally know 3 successful professional sports gamblers. One guy gives me his college hoops picks (his main source of income) and let me tell you he crushes it. Like 70% on picks he gives me. I used to bet $100 on his picks, but now I'm up to $500 because he is so fucking good. My problem is that I like to bet ALL the sports. He basically allows me to break even over the course of a year because I am a fish just like 99% of the public.Originally Posted by Teamcheez1
That being said, I got me some $200 Chicago Bears action this week. The Lions just won the super bowl, so a letdown is in order.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
Just spent $600 on a PlayStation 5 and Madden. Thought doing so would help me stop gambling. It has not.
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
$60 nightly poker tournaments at the South Point scratch my itch with 3+ hours of gambling while only costing $60.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
From Disney:
The path of [gambling] is a dangerous track
You take one step and it's hard to turn back
It pulls you along, and though it seems wrong it feels right
Don't you see this path you're on leaves a permanent mark
It feels good at first, then it slowly turns dark
With each passing day you're further astray from the light
Suddenly, you lose your way and lose the thread
Lose your cool, then lose your head
Every loss is harder to excuse
Then you'll see you'll lose your faith and lose your soul
'till you lose complete control
And realize there's nothing left to lose
Nothing left to lose
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
Had an 8-teams NCAAF parlay. All was going well til, fittingly, the Kentucky fucked me, as in UK choked in the clutch against Vanderbilt (although Ohio State might eventually end up fucking me, too).
Bobble, will post pic of ticket as proof should I ever hit a parlay!
Sign that I have a gambling problem:
Yesterday, clocked out from burger joint at 8 AM. Headed straight to casino. Played poker and bet on minor league football (NCAA) til 6:30 PM. Broke even (almost went broke). Went home. Plan was to take a 1.5 hours nap before heading back to burger joint. Forgot to set alarm. Woke up at 4AM today. Called out. Getting "pointed" for missing shift.
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
APB, I'm going to reply to something you posted about in a thread not related to gambling by giving you a hardcore rule to NEVER break.
NEVER EVER lay double digits in a division game. I don't care what the situation is, what the records are or where they are playing. Don't do it...EVER. As in, Washington playing Philly on MNF getting 11.
If you feel you MUST have action (which I often do, not judging) then you take the points and live with the results. Just don't lay them...EVER.
I have a similar rule about redheads, but thats a discussion for a different forum and/or time.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
I put $100 on the Redcoats - thanks to Mad - via the money line @ +415. More than doubled what I woulda made had I won the 4-teams parlay with a Balding Eagle victory.
Thanks for the advice.
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
Packers at -3 and the Under (42) for a total odds price of +264 a good parlay bet?
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
dbl post malone
Last edited by Anti-Polar Bear; 11-18-2022 at 05:33 AM.
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
Don't wanna upset the Karens, so posting this here. Gonna need ALL the planets to align for me today. If so, the following teams will not only win, but also beat the fucking spread:
1. Buf (vs Cle in Detroit) -8
2. NYG (vs Det) -3
3. Phi (at Ind_ -7
4. Was (at Hou) -3
5. KC (at LAC) -5.5
6. Cin (at Pit) -4
7. SF (at Ari) -8
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
Where to start.
I am fading the somewhat over rated Eagles, but bought in late so only getting +7 to bet Indy. Also betting under 44.5 in that game.
Had to drive over to Wynn to get the Giants -3 because my app had -3.5. It might be worth the hook. Detroit isn't good, but the Giants are getting zero respect still.
The Raiders are bad, so are the Broncos....but go with the home team in division in a game like this. Got Denver at -2.5
And a game I DID NOT bet, but am intrigued by. Vikings GETTING a point or even 2 at wynn at home against the Cowgirls? Books are thinking all about momentum energy levels I have to believe. Or just a matchup issue. Vikes coming off that big road win vs. Bills and a DOG? The line makes no sense unless you REALLY expect a letdown. I expect letdowns from bad teams which the vikings have proven NOT to be. This is an important game. I'm scared to buck the bookmakers, but my head says vikings.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
If I earn more than the minimum-wage, I, too,
would put Benjamins ($100 bills) on single games. Alas, I remain a burger flipper. Parlays with Jacksons ($20 bills) will have do. The sad thing about parlays is, the odds are against the better.
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
Vikings? Not sure Bobble. They are not quite as good as their record but play tough at home. I was surprised they were dogs.
Glad I avoided the "trap" game. Bookmakers play 3D chess with games like this. They saw the blowout coming.
Can't complain, started day 2-1. Was free rolling Denver all game with the lead. In the end I lost the vig. Gambling is hard, what can I say....unless you are GBbrandon...he probably is rollin' a $5 million bankroll by now.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
The early games fucked all 4 of my parlays, so like a compulsive gambler, I sped north to Green Bay to put $60 on yet another parlay.
My name is Tank Elf Duke and I am a gambling addict. Maybe it is finally time to heed the sagacious advices of the Kentucky!
I'm not going to stop the wheel. I'm going to break the wheel.
I got my son a $100 deposit on stat hero for his birthday last week. He’s 20. So he gets his start in sports gambling. Gambling is fun and harmless when you have a little self control!
Formerly known as JustinHarrell.
Giants fucked me in all 4 of my early parlays. Otherwise I’d be close to winning 3K.
Fuck! Stupid mistake betting on the Gay Men in all of parlays.
IDK, there are on average something like 3 upsets per week in NFL games, and this year things have been even stranger.
You might be better off taking weird prop bets like the over/under on Josh Allen rushing yards or something vs. all these parlays. Too much has to go right. Lotto tickets.
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