1. 04-18-11 08:11 PM #1
    ebbearsfb1
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    what makes a successful gambler?

    top 5 things?


    discipline is number 1 in my opinion

    finding value,
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  2. 04-18-11 08:14 PM #2
    Smoke
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    Big balls
    Big dick
    Bankroll
    Knowledge
    Discipline
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  3. 04-18-11 08:22 PM #3
    mikeanite
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    someone define discipline for me. i'm having trouble finding the solution for that word
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  4. 04-18-11 08:23 PM #4
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    +even wagers and a little bit of luck.
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  5. 04-18-11 08:38 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeanite View Post
    someone define discipline for me. i'm having trouble finding the solution for that word

    i'd say its the ability to contain your urge from going all in on bets, and some days not even betting at all
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  6. 04-18-11 08:40 PM #6
    warriorfan707
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    the ability to place large wagers and win a lot of them
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  7. 04-18-11 08:50 PM #7
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    without a doubt in my mind it is DISCIPLINE
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  8. 04-18-11 08:51 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by warriorfan707 View Post
    the ability to place large wagers and win a lot of them
    yea but if you dont have a huge bankroll, does that mean your not successful cause you only bet 50 bucks and not 50k
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  9. 04-18-11 08:53 PM #9
    daneblazer
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    not managing and adhering to a bankroll is the downfall of many. if you can do that, you're already ahead.
    Last edited by daneblazer; 04-18-11 at 09:02 PM. Reason: not
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  10. 04-18-11 08:53 PM #10
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    successful = being happy with the results

    some people can lose $1000 and consider it successful. some people can win $10,000 and consider it horrible. its all on individual goals
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  11. 04-18-11 09:17 PM #11
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    1. Knowing what the **** you are doing

    2. Money management

    most here don't have either
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  12. 04-18-11 09:20 PM #12
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    discipline number 1 reason most people fail.
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  13. 04-18-11 09:27 PM #13
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    Discipline and Money Management.
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  14. 04-18-11 09:36 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greekster View Post
    Discipline and Money Management.
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  15. 04-18-11 10:13 PM #15
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    having a statistical model better than the books allowing you to beat the closing line
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  16. 04-18-11 10:17 PM #16
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    Research...
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  17. 04-18-11 10:24 PM #17
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    having big balls and a big bankroll
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  18. 04-18-11 10:38 PM #18
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    know the fixed side
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  19. 04-18-11 10:39 PM #19
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    know thyself
    know thy enemies
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  20. 04-18-11 10:40 PM #20
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    for sure need some luck and discipline
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  21. 04-18-11 10:40 PM #21
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    Patience/discipline.

    Without a doubt by FAR the most important thing. The hardest part of gambling.
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  22. 04-18-11 11:19 PM #22
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    1 self disipline
    2 proper bank roll
    3 several outs
    4 math knowledge
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  23. 04-18-11 11:20 PM #23
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    know which refs are on the take.
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  24. 04-18-11 11:58 PM #24
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    bank roll
    adjusting bet size to your current roll whether its + or - units
    spot betting (bet because you have a strong lean and not because you want action
    dont follow other ppl's picks
    big balls to make the big bet
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  25. 04-19-11 12:51 AM #25
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    Please stop with "discipline" and "money manangement."

    All that means is that you will lose your money slower than others.

    To win at this game long term, you have to consistently beat the closing number.
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  26. 04-19-11 01:02 AM #26
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    I'm not giving advice because I'm the worst form of gambler,a chaser.To top this try gambling with girl problems.Learn from others mistakes don't do these is a start.
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  27. 04-19-11 01:06 AM #27
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    Discipline
    Patience
    Knowledge & Succesful Handicapping Model/System
    Bankroll
    Self-Control
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  28. 04-19-11 03:13 AM #28
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    chasing every loss until u start borrowing gambling money from an 8 year old at a popsicle stand <<<----- U have mastered gambling.
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  29. 04-19-11 01:22 PM #29
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    I see some took it serious others not so much... self control is rough sawyer.... with working if were slow I find myself betting more soccer. And tennis. Then anything else... need to get some control... ehh so hard
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  30. 04-19-11 01:33 PM #30
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    Bear ill be honest with you. the ONLY ONLY way to be a successful gambler is to be the book. find 5 friends that want to get down and take their action. theyll lose and youll win. at best one will get hot for a week and youll be right around even but thats highly unlikely. then as your investment gains value start taking on a couple more clients. as they loss get a couple more. repeat this process for a few years and before you know it youll be quiting your day job and going on vacation every other month. once you get over 20 people youll never have to worry about one guy taking you out. i can promise you and everyone else that comes to this site that if you follow this simple guideline youll be making a nice steady profit from sports in no time.

    thats how you become successful in this game
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  31. 04-19-11 01:49 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by shaggy3000 View Post
    Bear ill be honest with you. the ONLY ONLY way to be a successful gambler is to be the book. find 5 friends that want to get down and take their action. theyll lose and youll win. at best one will get hot for a week and youll be right around even but thats highly unlikely. then as your investment gains value start taking on a couple more clients. as they loss get a couple more. repeat this process for a few years and before you know it youll be quiting your day job and going on vacation every other month. once you get over 20 people youll never have to worry about one guy taking you out. i can promise you and everyone else that comes to this site that if you follow this simple guideline youll be making a nice steady profit from sports in no time.

    thats how you become successful in this game
    shaggy will talk when I get a chance
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  32. 04-19-11 02:00 PM #32
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    one who avoids deep depressions and suicide
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  33. 04-19-11 02:24 PM #33
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    I make 90% of my money betting on boxing and mma and the biggest reason for my success in those 2 sports is my amatuer boxing experience. My boxing experience helps me alot when i'm betting on the outcomes of fights because I know boxing technique very well. I suck at other sports like basketball and nfl .
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  34. 04-19-11 02:27 PM #34
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    being on the right side consistently is number 1. if you are picking the wrong side, all the money managment in the world does you nothing.

    in all reality, a guy who wins money for an entire season is successful IMO. if he does it every year, then hes great.
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