Who here is a professional?

[skem3p11]

No one is a pro, there are certain circles of individuals, "brain trusts" if you will, that operate amonst the Vegas sportsbook scene. They don't waste their time on a public, non-pay forum. I live in Vegas, and I have a sharp I pay $1000 a month to. He gives me about 1-2 plays a week. I suppose I could share my picks in the service plays forum, but I made the $1000 I'm spending on the picks, not you! Lol.

Good luck to all.

[Johnny 55]

I have a sharp I pay a $1,000 a month to for 1-2 picks per week, that is how I am a professional, making sound decisions such as paying someone $1,000 a month for 1-2 picks. It is a great way to win and become a professional.

[LT Profits]

........I am pretty sure that Justin7 is not Simon Noble.

Pinnacle Pulse had several cappers over the years ghosting as Noble, and yes, Justin was one of them.

[Cookie Monster]

This link has a more complete collection of "Pinnacle pulses":

http://www.sportsinsights.com/pinnacle/pinnacle_pulse.aspx

[trixtrix]

This link has a more complete collection of "Pinnacle pulses":

http://www.sportsinsights.com/pinnac...cle_pulse.aspx

ty, it's nice to revisit these columns once awhile

altho, justin's constant "pinny beats the crap out of the other books..blah blah blah" rhetoric becomes nauseating after awhile

[Cookie Monster]

ty, it's nice to revisit these columns once awhile

altho, justin's constant "pinny beats the crap out of the other books..blah blah blah" rhetoric becomes nauseating after awhile

Yes, it gets tiresome. I was about to comment about that, but later thought: "It is annoying, but it is true". I am sure Americans would love to play there.

[zert]

I am a professional loser

[ScreaminPain]

Professional handicapper apprenticeship program qualification steps:

1) Bet on countless games with no bankroll management-2 years
2) Get frustrated losing and find a tout service online-1 year
3) Discover chase systems and win for a few weeks before going broke- 1 year
4) Learn proper money management and struggle to maintain a 52% win ratio- 2 years
5) Pick up some good books, spend countless hours in the think tank, learn betting techniques and basic probability and statistics math- 2 years

After and only after you have invested enough time in the 8 year program and paid your dues will you be ready to advance to the level of a journeyman handicapper.

This is a "classic" post. It would be funny if it weren't so F'ing true. Oh, and he didn't mention the impending divorce procedings or the 2/3 girlfriends that have "moved on" since your new vocation didn't allow them enough "attention".

Ah, yes, the life of a Pro.....you'll notice all the free time you have, the only problem is its always between 11pm and 5am....not may people up at that time. I actually rejoice when I cap a card and find NO value anywhere. I can then at least play 9 holes at twilight or go shoot some pool with the drunks. I've never spent so much time being self-employed.....

[Flying Dutchman]

Who here has a long dick?

...mine is 18" ...top that!

[Stallion]

Or just simply pick another profession.

[pimike]

Not a professional, but I would start by just pouring over all the info on this website. You can always tail a good player if you don't know much about a sport (ex- pimike in baseball). The key is to build a bankroll so that you can make it through the losses. To do that, put as much $ as you can afford to spare (lose) into a reputable book. Stay away from the local bookie unless you do start to become successful. Don't bet every game on the board just to have action. If you really love a game, you can bet it a little heavier, but don't go nuts on it. Today's "lock" is tomorrow's bankroll buster. Many guys will tell you to bet X% of your bankroll on any given play. That can work if you have a huge bankroll and want to keep it for a long time, but if you are just starting and trying to build, either realize that it will take you a loooong time to get to that point, or you'll have to take more of a chance and bet a little bigger in the beginning. You can do it, but it takes time, discipline, and good luck. Make yourself a goal and then a plan to get there. My goal is to hit 60% of the plays I throw out there. Don't believe all the 70% BS and don't believe most of what you hear. Try to keep your plays to 1-7 per day. I prefer to bet an odd number of plays and try to hit at least one more than I lose. Hope that helps get you started. Don't listen to people who tell you that you can't do it.

Great post!

[Peeig]

All of the info you need can be found on this and other forums.

This post will likely go ignored, but its the best one in here......save for the pic TomG posted

[tachi]

Originally Posted by durito
All of the info you need can be found on this and other forums.


the info can be found from people from this and other forums,
not literally from the forum posts.

[thebestthereis]

i make most of my income betting on sports, some other jobs here and there too. sometimes it sucks but that is my situation. i do not bet everyday either but i always win money with my bankroll. i am a very spotty player and some weeks play only 4-5 plays. i know almost everything there is to know about sports (but that doesn't mean i am ever wrong) and i don't bullshit anyone or sell anyone anything. i am as honest as you get. you can pm me if you want advice and i don't charge a penny and i don't have a website. good luck!

[Kemalettin]

jj is a pro

[will2survive]

all joking aside...discipline is key for everything.if you have it,you're great.if you don't have it,you will lose---common theme to life----a pro? i don't believe that anyones a pro

[JOHON8]

Or do what I do, search for sure wins and go big.

ex. I found an article on a 3rd division soccer team in England once, the Coach was basically saying that he had given up on the season and was fielding an entirely young squad. While the opposing team was fielding 1st team players with more eagerness to win. The odds were at 2.00 for the team fielding the stronger squad. After I bet the squad lists showed up for the books to see, the odds dropped to around 1.1 pre match. The team that I bet on at 2.00 won 5-0.

[M@ximo]

I would love to hear from some people on here who are true sports betting professionals. I want to learn how to do this for a living but so many people on here are just focused on picks for the day and betting in dumb situations. I want to learn from a true professional. I want to learn about sharp $, reverse line moves, anticipating line movement, +e.v. spots and individual sportsbook's tendencies. Anyone?

thanks man.., consider myself a small bettor still, but i was wondering the same thing..., thanks for bringing this up...

hope they can help us!!

good luck

[Wojo]

There are some good books out there. Stanford Wong's book is a must. Kevin O'Neil has written a couple that are somewhat basic but good. Once you have some basic things to look for, you can go into more depth with your handicapping.

[pimike]

There are some good books out there. Stanford Wong's book is a must. Kevin O'Neil has written a couple that are somewhat basic but good. Once you have some basic things to look for, you can go into more depth with your handicapping.

Agree!

[ZombieWolverine]

Well , I would help you on that {one on one } , but only on email one to one ,also im starting a sports betting club .

[beanbag]

me!!

[carbonero77]

the best is the picture of richboy.....

[accuscoresucks]

I would love to hear from some people on here who are true sports betting professionals. I want to learn how to do this for a living but so many people on here are just focused on picks for the day and betting in dumb situations. I want to learn from a true professional. I want to learn about sharp $, reverse line moves, anticipating line movement, +e.v. spots and individual sportsbook's tendencies. Anyone?

some tools to works with
self teaching,statfox,team rankings

ganches posts,justin7 videos,stanford wong books,and many more thousand of hours of self teaching

[Johnny 55]

some tools that post here: bigdaddyhq, hareeba

[necro]

Work hard, read much and should be enough.

[Wrecktangle]

Go to Offshorebettor and watch the frauds like Beefree, kegger, and Rodeo and his 5 screenames....fade them and you'll definitely be in the dough! $$$$

Unfortunately, the Tank once had the sharper folks posting, lately we get more Players Talk posts like this.

[Flying Dutchman]

It's probably better to talk about if you can become a professional. I'm certainly not but, I have it on good authority YOU will not if you:

chase
bet a game just because it's on TV
don't perform accurate accounting of either your Bankroll, picks or possibilities for picks
can't do basic math (this lets out about 60-70% of you clowns)
can't do stat (OK, now another 25-30% of you bozos are gone)

If you do all of the things, you have a chance; otherwise you are just one of the fish to be hauled up in to long-line nets of the gambling industry.

[Maverick22]

It's probably better to talk about if you can become a professional. I'm certainly not but, I have it on good authority YOU will not if you:

chase
bet a game just because it's on TV
don't perform accurate accounting of either your Bankroll, picks or possibilities for picks
can't do basic math (this lets out about 60-70% of you clowns)
can't do stat (OK, now another 25-30% of you bozos are gone)

If you do all of the things, you have a chance; otherwise you are just one of the fish to be hauled up in to long-line nets of the gambling industry.

I think two items on that list do not apply to me. Guess Imma stick to washing dishes at OutBack Steakhouse

[Wrecktangle]

mmmmm, Outback Steakhouse.

[Peeig]

mmmmm, Outback Steakhouse.

If you play like 2 hours of Video Poker at Casino Royale, they'll let you go to Outback Steakhouse on their dime.

[underthe total]

2 laptops, 1` desktop, 4 screens>>>>> the following on each screen....matchbook, pinnacle, sports options, and a multiple of local and off shore sites.....making laps....

now i want a roll call for those of you who follow.

[underthe total]

booking

[Johnny 55]

Sports Options, jesus, if you are gonna buy 4 computers you might as well sack up and pay for Donbest instead of the second rate sportsoptions.

[Maverick22]

2 laptops, 1` desktop, 4 screens>>>>> the following on each screen....matchbook, pinnacle, sports options, and a multiple of local and off shore sites.....making laps....

now i want a roll call for those of you who follow.

Aww... did Mr. "failed day trader" turn sports bettor?