New Book in SBR Store by poster Mr Ed - 20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro

[mr.ed]

Great, Range...look forward to reading your review. So far feedback has been good on Amazon, including a review by Justin7, and Eric Raskin just wrote a very positive piece on it as well.. https://www.usbets.com/2020-sports-betting-book-review/ . Hope you like it!

Logan Fields (20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro)

[Sam Odom]

Including a review by Justin7...

[Roscoe_Word]

A horse is a horse of course of course. Sorry couldn't resist.🐴

Go right to the source and ask the horse He'll give you the answer that you'll endorse.

[HedgeHog]

Ironically, Mr Ed is not a major horse bettor. I'm about 1/4 thru his book. Good read thus far.

[RangeFinder]

The 20/20 Sports Betting (Think Like a Pro) by Logan Fields Review...

As a longtime sports bettor/horse player, I found this book to be entertaining as it was thought provoking as the author leads you through his early days of starting out and how he got started as a professional sports bettor. The book takes you through some of the things it takes to be successful, and what made him personally a winning player through painstaking research and analysis to find an edge and exploit that edge by getting as much money down through multiple outs (online sportsbooks).

The author takes you through one of his most successful ventures in his career by wagering on golf. He takes you through the steps that made him a huge success that is just brilliant and innovative. The golf does tend to run long in the book, but why not? It's where the money was to be made and he did just that. Such research that he explains can definetely be used today if one spends the time.

I think the most brilliant part of the book came from a coin flip. Yes, a coin flip on a Super Bowl game. He explains exactly how he gained an edge on a flip of a coin that really made me smile. It took creativity, but, nonetheless, he explains how he made money once that coin went into the air. Just brilliant.

The author does go into some losing streaks that will occur, and did, during his career. It's somewhat brief but hey, who wants to read about losing? He explains how he himself survived those bad runs.

You will also find short chapters on other subjects such the lottery, blackjack and Jeopardy. Yes, the game show Jeopardy. Had me scratching my head at first but after reading the chapter you realize when in a competition you need to realize your position toward the end of the game to figure correct wagering strategy, so it carries beyond game show strategy, it could carry in any sports wagering contest. Those chapters are somewhat short, for good reason.

The author concludes the book with a chapter on the life of being a professional bettor. With his travels, his moving, and settling down with his family in California.

All in all, this book is a great read for those that are just starting out to seasoned bettors like myself who have bet sports for many years. For the price of around 30 bucks, or 800 or so betpoints, it's well worth it. The book has made me think about some different types of wagering I may do looking forward and I'm confident that whoever reads 20/20 Sports Betting, will do also.

Great job Logan!!

[BetterBizness]

20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro

Of the millions of recreational sports gamblers, only a few achieve long-term positive results. Logan Fields is one such bettor and in 20/20 Sports Betting, he shares his expertise.

Fields placed his first sports bet online in 1999 and soon recognized that sports betting was his life’s calling. Only four months later, he left his day job and has been wagering on sports ever since.

Logan takes readers through those early years and chronicles how he managed to steadily build his bankroll and quickly transition to become a full-time pro. Baseball, football, golf, NASCAR, hockey, horse racing—name the sport and Fields tells you how to beat it.

The author also provides guidance on where sports bettors should play, making money in today’s markets, what the future of sports betting has in store, and how anticipated rule changes will affect sports betting markets nationwide.

Most importantly, 20/20 Sports Betting details how you need to think and operate to be a winning player in this beatable gambling arena.


850 Betpoints for USA members.

Any questions/comments to the author, SBR poster Mr Ed.

Someone first tell me what this thing called "a book" is... I tried to go to the website to make a bet with this book and I got nothing...

Feels like there are other meanings for this "Book" term I just don't know what they are...

[BetterBizness]

There are 3 basic ways to win at gambling:

Computer model which is too difficult for the average person.

Handicapping which is the easiest method but hardest to pull off.

Angle-shooting approach which is what this book is mostly about and most gambling books. This requires that you run through the entire sportsbook looking for openings. That falls somewhere between the first two and is typically only of interest to the math types and why these books find little interest and especially little interest on gambling forums although it is the easiest way to win. You will not earn any style points.

4) Fade any SBR post that begins with "LOCK...5 STAR...BETTING IT ALL... etc etc"

[mr.ed]

Can't than you enough for your review, Range! So thorough and well-written and I appreciate your taking the time to write it.

For those not using betpoints, the publisher has it on sale for $20.20 at the web site 20/20 Sports Betting – Las Vegas Advisor. Also, the kindle version is $10 on Amazon. Thanks again, Range!!

[RangeFinder]

Can't than you enough for your review, Range! So thorough and well-written and I appreciate your taking the time to write it.

For those not using betpoints, the publisher has it on sale for $20.20 at the web site 20/20 Sports Betting – Las Vegas Advisor. Also, the kindle version is $10 on Amazon. Thanks again, Range!!

No prob. Best wishes in future endeavors.

[Mr. Peepers]

Hi Mr Ed,

I plan on ordering your book this evening. Sounds like it would be a very interesting read. If you don’t mind I have a couple of questions for you as an individual that has had your sole income stemming from sports betting for over 20 years. If you would rather not answer any of these questions I can respect that and apologize for asking any questions that you might have answered in your book. Thank you for your time and hope you have a Happy New Year!

1) On a professional level any regrets pursuing a career in sports betting?

2) Sports Betting has become more socially acceptable every passing year. How did you break it to family/ friends that you were going to handicap for a living especially 20 years ago?

3) With your success sports betting do you usually find yourself encouraging or discouraging friends or family members that want to explore a career in sports betting?

4) Do you typically watch the events you wager on?

5) For someone looking to make sports betting a sole form of income how much would you recommend they have in a sports betting bankroll before considering this venture?

[flyingillini]

I am excited to read this. Justin7 set the standard, I hope it's just as good.

[mr.ed]

Hi Mr Ed,

I plan on ordering your book this evening. Sounds like it would be a very interesting read. If you don’t mind I have a couple of questions for you as an individual that has had your sole income stemming from sports betting for over 20 years. If you would rather not answer any of these questions I can respect that and apologize for asking any questions that you might have answered in your book. Thank you for your time and hope you have a Happy New Year!

1) On a professional level any regrets pursuing a career in sports betting?
2) Sports Betting has become more socially acceptable every passing year. How did you break it to family/ friends that you were going to handicap for a living especially 20 years ago?
3) With your success sports betting do you usually find yourself encouraging or discouraging friends or family members that want to explore a career in sports betting?
4) Do you typically watch the events you wager on?

5) For someone looking to make sports betting a sole form of income how much would you recommend they have in a sports betting bankroll before considering this venture?

Happy New Year, Mr. Peepers! I hope you enjoy the book. Very good questions...let me try to address them.

1. I don't have any regrets choosing this as a career. I'm living better than I would be had I stayed in the insurance industry. And it's not like I have other skills that I'm neglecting the could really make a difference in this world, such as performing open heart surgeries or researching cures for cancer. If I had these abilities perhaps I would be more inclined to do some soul-searching and determine if betting on sports was really my best career path. But my skill set is rather limited, so it's not something I struggle with. Bottom line is I'm earning decent money, providing for my family, and I still enjoy what I do.

2. How did I break it to family/friends? Fantasy Sports and Holzhauer's Jeopardy run has made gambling a little more mainstream and respectable, and I wrote a bit about this in the book. Basically family OK with it, friends think it's really cool, and everybody else is kind of suspicious of me. I don't tell many people. My neighbors have no idea what I do, and if people ask I pretty much tell them I'm an investor without going into details.

3. Nobody I know really wants to get into it. But if they do ask me I tell them it was much easier when I started and more difficult today. It's not for most people....I'm an introvert by nature so it's the perfect lifestyle for me.

4. If I wasn't betting I would still watch a lot of golf and some NFL football, but that's about it. But since I generally have some type of action down on most football games I watch a lot more. For example, I have the two early college games on in the background now (New Years Day) and I can't imagine watching them if I had no action. I also watch 7 hours of Red Zone every Sunday which i wouldn't do if I didn't have so many plays on the games.

5. For bankroll, I certainly wouldn't give up the day job and I would do both until you have a proven track record of success. When I started gambling I didn't leave the day job until I had a year's salary in the bank.

Thanks for the questions!

[Mr. Peepers]

Happy New Year, Mr. Peepers! I hope you enjoy the book. Very good questions...let me try to address them.

1. I don't have any regrets choosing this as a career. I'm living better than I would be had I stayed in the insurance industry. And it's not like I have other skills that I'm neglecting the could really make a difference in this world, such as performing open heart surgeries or researching cures for cancer. If I had these abilities perhaps I would be more inclined to do some soul-searching and determine if betting on sports was really my best career path. But my skill set is rather limited, so it's not something I struggle with. Bottom line is I'm earning decent money, providing for my family, and I still enjoy what I do.

2. How did I break it to family/friends? Fantasy Sports and Holzhauer's Jeopardy run has made gambling a little more mainstream and respectable, and I wrote a bit about this in the book. Basically family OK with it, friends think it's really cool, and everybody else is kind of suspicious of me. I don't tell many people. My neighbors have no idea what I do, and if people ask I pretty much tell them I'm an investor without going into details.

3. Nobody I know really wants to get into it. But if they do ask me I tell them it was much easier when I started and more difficult today. It's not for most people....I'm an introvert by nature so it's the perfect lifestyle for me.

4. If I wasn't betting I would still watch a lot of golf and some NFL football, but that's about it. But since I generally have some type of action down on most football games I watch a lot more. For example, I have the two early college games on in the background now (New Years Day) and I can't imagine watching them if I had no action. I also watch 7 hours of Red Zone every Sunday which i wouldn't do if I didn't have so many plays on the games.

5. For bankroll, I certainly wouldn't give up the day job and I would do both until you have a proven track record of success. When I started gambling I didn't leave the day job until I had a year's salary in the bank.

Thanks for the questions!

I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions Mr. Ed. I wish you and your family a healthy, happy and successful 2021!

[HedgeHog]

I was amazed at the author's mastery at golf betting. I also bet this heavily (and nascar too) because I believe that Books can be beat on non-major sports with a little knowledge and effort. But Logan (Mr Ed) took it to a level that I never imagined. Obviously because he is an avid golfer (and I am most definitely not), he's picked up on some nuances of the sport that have eluded me. To my surprise, because I thought I knew it all, I actually learned a few valuable tips from reading his book.

[mr.ed]

I was amazed at the author's mastery at golf betting. I also bet this heavily (and nascar too) because I believe that Books can be beat on non-major sports with a little knowledge and effort. But Logan (Mr Ed) took it to a level that I never imagined. Obviously because he is an avid golfer (and I am most definitely not), he's picked up on some nuances of the sport that have eluded me. To my surprise, because I thought I knew it all, I actually learned a few valuable tips from reading his book.

Thanks, HedgeHog! Glad the book was helpful. You pretty much hit on my main theme, which is to focus on 2nd tier sports (like golf, Nascar, and tennis) as well as props on all sports which the big money is not so focused on. This is your best chance of winning long-term. Betting on the NFL each Sunday is fun, but nearly impossible to beat.

[RangeFinder]

Thanks, HedgeHog! Glad the book was helpful. You pretty much hit on my main theme, which is to focus on 2nd tier sports (like golf, Nascar, and tennis) as well as props on all sports which the big money is not so focused on. This is your best chance of winning long-term. Betting on the NFL each Sunday is fun, but nearly impossible to beat.

O.k, we got ping pong, we got this, lol.

Seriously, looking at the secondary betting markets is the way to go, but, books are catching on now. Live betting the props, to me, is where it's at now.