The Circus of the Industry
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What better way to take your mind off your losing streak than to visit the circus? I’m pretty sure there are no spirit crushing five run 9th innings there, and that’s just fine by me.
This isn’t the traditional circus though. I’ve never really gotten into those. If I want to partake in the torture of animals I’ll slap around my little brother. This is the Cirque du Soleil that is in town. Between the shows in Vegas, Orlando and the traveling ones that hit town, this will be my eighth Cirque attendance. Tickets are not cheap, but worth every single penny if you get the opportunity to ever go. The stunning acrobatics, outlandish costumes and mesmerizing music all come together to offer you a one of a kind entertainment experience. You’ll never even miss the mistreated elephants and tigers. Trust me.
There was another circus in town this week in case you missed it. It came equipped with plenty of clowns, but it wasn’t Barnum & Bailey. No, this sideshow took place on gambling forums all across Forumville. This definitely was not a show for your kids, as many men who hide behind painted faces tried to conduct business as usual. But just this one time, the audience was wise to their tricks, and ran them off stage in their little clown car until they were able to come correct. And come correct they eventually did, but there was a valuable lesson to be learned.
The number one rule of sports gambling is to make sure that you trust your money to someone that will pay. I don’t care if this is Rocco across town or an offshore book. Most of us are giving our money away anyway, but there is no worse feeling than when you do go on that insane run, and the excuses start to pour in as to why you’re not getting paid. The first rule of sports gambling has nothing to do with recognizing an edge, or money management, or incorporating some nerdy math formula. The first rule is to be sure that you play with a house that will pay.
There is a term that many use that some might misinterpret to describe literature about defecation. But no, the term “s*#t books” actually refers to sportsbooks that have earned themselves a terrible reputation by ripping off players on too many occasions. This past week’s circus involved such a player who built up a handsome balance at one of these books. The representatives of this book were not happy about this, and invented some magical excuses not to pay. Of course they did. They are a s*#t book.
I realize that Ringling Bros. tickets can leave you a little light in the wallet, but no circus should cost you $8,400. That’s just not right. The player ended up getting paid in full, but it was only because of the outrage voiced by fellow posters on multiple forums that he did. He was one of the lucky ones. Given the reputation of the book in question, I’d say he was very fortunate.
So how do you know who you can trust out there? The SBR Rating Guide is a good start. If you see a book rated as a D- there, it’s probably a good idea to steer clear of them. But don’t just take their word for it. Do some searches yourself to see what you can find. If you do a Google search for “Oddsmaker scam” and your computer crashes from all the hits it finds, you should avoid them like Ed McMahon’s accountant. This is your money we are talking about here.
Another thing to keep in mind is just because you see a banner at the top of a gambling forum page, does not mean that they are trustworthy. The banners atop SBR have proven track records, but at some other places, not so much. The clowns at this circus may have ulterior motives, and back sponsors no matter how devious they may be. It’s a sad reality of the business. And you could find supposed industry watch dogs dragging your name through the mud to save face in front of their crooked sponsor. In your hour of need, you will be left with Hofomey the Clown belting you over the head with a tennis ball-filled sock. “Hofomey don’t play dat!” Indeed.
It’s also wise to not become enamored by slick brochures that arrive in your mailbox. Just because there is a picture of some guy on the brochure telling you that you can put your feet up and relax because he personally guarantees that you will not be disappointed in his book, does not make it true. Keep the hot chick calendar if you must, and then do some research on this book. A few minutes of studying can save you a whole lot of heartbreak in the future.
What better way to take your mind off your losing streak than to visit the circus? I’m pretty sure there are no spirit crushing five run 9th innings there, and that’s just fine by me.
This isn’t the traditional circus though. I’ve never really gotten into those. If I want to partake in the torture of animals I’ll slap around my little brother. This is the Cirque du Soleil that is in town. Between the shows in Vegas, Orlando and the traveling ones that hit town, this will be my eighth Cirque attendance. Tickets are not cheap, but worth every single penny if you get the opportunity to ever go. The stunning acrobatics, outlandish costumes and mesmerizing music all come together to offer you a one of a kind entertainment experience. You’ll never even miss the mistreated elephants and tigers. Trust me.
The only circus for me
There was another circus in town this week in case you missed it. It came equipped with plenty of clowns, but it wasn’t Barnum & Bailey. No, this sideshow took place on gambling forums all across Forumville. This definitely was not a show for your kids, as many men who hide behind painted faces tried to conduct business as usual. But just this one time, the audience was wise to their tricks, and ran them off stage in their little clown car until they were able to come correct. And come correct they eventually did, but there was a valuable lesson to be learned.
The number one rule of sports gambling is to make sure that you trust your money to someone that will pay. I don’t care if this is Rocco across town or an offshore book. Most of us are giving our money away anyway, but there is no worse feeling than when you do go on that insane run, and the excuses start to pour in as to why you’re not getting paid. The first rule of sports gambling has nothing to do with recognizing an edge, or money management, or incorporating some nerdy math formula. The first rule is to be sure that you play with a house that will pay.
There is a term that many use that some might misinterpret to describe literature about defecation. But no, the term “s*#t books” actually refers to sportsbooks that have earned themselves a terrible reputation by ripping off players on too many occasions. This past week’s circus involved such a player who built up a handsome balance at one of these books. The representatives of this book were not happy about this, and invented some magical excuses not to pay. Of course they did. They are a s*#t book.
I realize that Ringling Bros. tickets can leave you a little light in the wallet, but no circus should cost you $8,400. That’s just not right. The player ended up getting paid in full, but it was only because of the outrage voiced by fellow posters on multiple forums that he did. He was one of the lucky ones. Given the reputation of the book in question, I’d say he was very fortunate.
So how do you know who you can trust out there? The SBR Rating Guide is a good start. If you see a book rated as a D- there, it’s probably a good idea to steer clear of them. But don’t just take their word for it. Do some searches yourself to see what you can find. If you do a Google search for “Oddsmaker scam” and your computer crashes from all the hits it finds, you should avoid them like Ed McMahon’s accountant. This is your money we are talking about here.
Another thing to keep in mind is just because you see a banner at the top of a gambling forum page, does not mean that they are trustworthy. The banners atop SBR have proven track records, but at some other places, not so much. The clowns at this circus may have ulterior motives, and back sponsors no matter how devious they may be. It’s a sad reality of the business. And you could find supposed industry watch dogs dragging your name through the mud to save face in front of their crooked sponsor. In your hour of need, you will be left with Hofomey the Clown belting you over the head with a tennis ball-filled sock. “Hofomey don’t play dat!” Indeed.
It’s also wise to not become enamored by slick brochures that arrive in your mailbox. Just because there is a picture of some guy on the brochure telling you that you can put your feet up and relax because he personally guarantees that you will not be disappointed in his book, does not make it true. Keep the hot chick calendar if you must, and then do some research on this book. A few minutes of studying can save you a whole lot of heartbreak in the future.
Thanks for the calendar Cool Guy
Once you become established with books that you can trust, you have completed the first step of successful sports wagering. Not that I am often in a position to withdraw, but I’m still working on step two.
No games for me on this fine Saturday. But then again, the only clown that will be robbing me will be the guy charging me $10 for a popcorn. Freakin crooks.
