Originally Posted by
wildbill044
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.