Successful players how do you win your bets?

**mvp123** · 03-27-11, 11:07 PM

we all have different ways of doing it

**Avenger** · 03-28-11, 01:00 AM

It's an addiction.

I put close to 30-40 hours a week reading stats, watching interviews, games, and I keep notes on every team on the NBA. I probably know more about NBA players than their wives.

I probably make $1000 a month on gambling (placing $20-50 bets).

For the amount of work I put it, it's less than min wage per hour (but tax free!)

But it's an addiction... and it keeps me entertained at work, so.. here I am.

**cc440unn** · 03-28-11, 01:47 AM

im making some money on the nhl. but not that much. ¸¸<

im also taking some pro-capper picks and some pick here from guys who still winninng on long term. on baseball and basket. its make me take more bets everyday and so. make more money..

**cc440unn** · 03-28-11, 03:26 AM

OORRRR

im just looking into my crystal bowl

**ColdBeerHere** · 03-28-11, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by cc440unn

OORRRR

im just looking into my crystal bowl

do they sell those on ebay ?

**TRE1968** · 03-28-11, 03:57 PM

pick more winnas than losers

**cc440unn** · 03-28-11, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by ColdBeerHere

do they sell those on ebay ?

probably.....anyway i dont use her alot becozz im in direct relation with god.

each day, at 10 AM he come see me and tell me the winners of the day.....easy life.

i can talk to him about you if you want..

**bobbyfk** · 03-28-11, 08:03 PM

I hold my own by following trends usually

**DukeJohn** · 04-01-11, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by ColdBeerHere

Is this beginners luck ? Or have I been winning these hockey bets basically b/c I am a fan who pays attention to the game and stats, and has a good feel ?

Also.....Do all successful betters have a system? Or are their successful bettors out there who can do it without busting out a calculator and crunching numbers?

thanks and cheers !

Keep doing what you are doing and don't get caught up on what you perceive others to be doing. Only 1-2% of people in Sports Betting are actually successful. That means 99% - 98% of what everyone else is doing is not successful in the long run, so if you are winning, then keep it going.

I am a Professional Sports Bettor and if I followed what all the "pros" here said I would be broke. That being said, I learned nearly everything I know from this forum over the years.

Anyway, I wish you the best of luck and hopefully many winning picks to come,

**OnlyMayo** · 04-01-11, 02:14 PM

I let my kids pick the team with the "cooler" name...

**Krtica** · 04-01-11, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by OnlyMayo

I let my kids pick the team with the "cooler" name...

**morganwags** · 04-01-11, 05:17 PM

i usually pick the loser so don't ask me

**357BackHand** · 05-01-11, 08:13 AM

I usually play small size and earn something like $200 a month usually, not more. But regarding my BR, it s quite cool.

I learn a lot from these forums however I like to tail and analyze the trends. I spend something like 10 hours a week. It s more a fun way to earn money for me than an addiction. And I like the excitement and the action it provides.

Sometimes I lose some money too, but I try to keep it winning on the long run...

**Air Jimmer** · 05-02-11, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Avenger

It's an addiction.

I put close to 30-40 hours a week reading stats, watching interviews, games, and I keep notes on every team on the NBA. I probably know more about NBA players than their wives. I probably make $1000 a month on gambling (placing $20-50 bets).

For the amount of work I put it, it's less than min wage per hour (but tax free!)

But it's an addiction... and it keeps me entertained at work, so.. here I am.

do you have a model?

**LLXC** · 05-02-11, 01:36 PM

Modeling.

**batigol** · 05-02-11, 06:01 PM

unfortunately we are all losers !

**TheTamChick** · 05-02-11, 06:23 PM

thank goodness that osama bin laden is dead...my hat is off to the navy seals that took on this operation...ty

**heriobliss** · 05-02-11, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Avenger

It's an addiction.

I put close to 30-40 hours a week reading stats, watching interviews, games, and I keep notes on every team on the NBA. I probably know more about NBA players than their wives.

I probably make $1000 a month on gambling (placing $20-50 bets).

For the amount of work I put it, it's less than min wage per hour (but tax free!)

But it's an addiction... and it keeps me entertained at work, so.. here I am.

Cool, do you pick it yourself? Do you have a thread?

**Aman_Dage** · 05-04-11, 03:58 AM

I think dat the easiest way to make money is singlr betting, IMHO

**design** · 05-04-11, 01:50 PM

Most people lose money actually. But it all comes with exoerience. You just need to be devoted to gambling and sports and look for your own prediction techniques.

**FrizB** · 05-04-11, 08:33 PM

Wait...What?! People actually win money? I must be doing something wrong..

**suicidekings** · 05-05-11, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by ColdBeerHere

Also.....Do all successful betters have a system? Or are their successful bettors out there who can do it without busting out a calculator and crunching numbers?

Honestly, for long term success in sports betting, a good grasp of basic stats is essential because so much of what we do revolves around looking at a particular spread or total and assessing which side (if any) the value lies on. You can derive a fair line for a matchup in different ways, but the strongest methods all involve some kind of statistics-based modeling. There are a whole host of things you need to know to be successful, but understanding the line the books are offering is the first thing on the list.

Also, parlays are fun bets that can quickly eat away at your capital due to the lower hit rate and playing them actually increases the books' theoretical hold on your wager (increases their edge against you). Prove you can make +EV single bets first.

**suicidekings** · 05-05-11, 05:33 AM

A good place to start.

SBR Forum - Sports Betting Talk - Sportsbook Review Forum

http://forum.sbrforum.com/newbie-forum/536823-some-tips-newbs.html

Sports betting and handicapping forum: discuss picks, odds, and predictions for upcoming games and results on latest bets.

**rickylee777** · 05-07-11, 12:34 PM

That is why it is a gamble nothing set in stone. Even the run away FAVS loss. I found to use different combos with small wagers the best to hit winners. Like for instance I bet this morning bet 2 6 team parleys and a 4 teamer I won won 6 teamer bet .10 won 4 dollars. I usually loss my bankroll on heavy favs. They say protect your bankroll and only bet small percentage like 5% Good luck

**bondguy007** · 05-08-11, 01:07 PM

Sometimes, just go with your gut. This method proved especially helpful when I somehow bankrolled a deposit of $40 into $500 on Bodog before last Christmas. (They did help with the team comparisons, but ultimately, I went with what I felt was going to happen.)

**Daveyboy** · 05-11-11, 07:26 AM

By backing the winners

**yokes33** · 05-11-11, 04:38 PM

Mmmmmm, still trying to figure that one out...

**kenatas** · 05-12-11, 01:24 AM

The main things are your bank management and your sports knowledge or good sports picks (I f you buy).
I always bet no more than 5% of my bank per day and never have lost my bank.

**LLXC** · 05-12-11, 01:32 AM

A few models, for different sports and different types of wagers.

**jds07v** · 05-12-11, 02:57 PM

Depends on what you deem as being successful. Depends on what the goals are, and how important the money you are playing with is to you.

I like to play rather aggressively, so I have gone up to 6% of my bank roll on some of my plays. I am very strict about cashing out. I set goals for myself, and when my balance reaches the goal #, the money is taken out.

This way, my aggressive nature doesn't leave me fretting over every point or run that is scored against me. For example, lets say that I deposit 500. I would set up a goal for 1000. Once that was reached, I would cash out the original 500, and now the 500 i have left is essentially playing with house money.

In a perfect scenario I would repeat this cycle weekly, but it doesn't always work like that.

**JOHON8** · 05-12-11, 03:11 PM

Use betting exchanges to make smarter bets, hedges and quick decisions. Don't get stuck in an emotional run with coin flips like most degenerates on this forum. Don't let gambling be a dominant part of your life. In the end we are trying to make money to live our lives, not to live a degenerative life.

Bottom line: develop your own strategy by learning from other peoples failures and find an edge over the bookmaker.

**DRZ** · 05-12-11, 04:13 PM

good money management is key and the first thing you should learn