Gambling for a Living and Props

Wheell · 02-07-07, 02:23 AM

Even a non-pro can give you a bit of a hand here:

You want as many books as you can trust both for bonuses and line shopping. Be as price sensitive as possible, Don't make a bet if you can't find a weak line. Pro's POUND props, although that leads to limit capping. I don't know there is such a thing as a typical weekday once you leave the corporate world. Research can vary. Some pros get most of their edge lineshopping and catching steam. Others are handicappers who are the prime movers of lines. It varies. The best advice I can give is to lineshop and never take a line if it isn't somewhat weak.

Justin7 · 02-07-07, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by deeeez

hey guys, I wanted to ask all you pros about wagering for living. I'd greatly appriciate some insight into your jobs

What is the best sport to make money on?
Do you guys bet on Props?
How many books do you work with?
How much research do you do?
Whats a typical weekday like for a professional gambler?

looking forward to your answers.

Best sport to make money in... If you have less than 100k, anything BUT a pro sport. Focu son small sports.

Bet props? Yes.

How many books? 20 before the shakedown. Now, about 4.

Research? A lot. Opportunities are always appearing and disappearing. you have to always look for new things.

Typical workday... depends on what you do. Do you chase steam, do props, or handicap?

jjgold · 02-07-07, 07:15 AM

What is the best sport to make money on? Baseball
Do you guys bet on Props? small limits so a waste for a pro
How many books do you work with? a pro needs about 8 tops
How much research do you do? depends usually 4 hrs a day
Whats a typical weekday like for a professional gambler? everyone different

deeeez · 02-07-07, 12:36 PM

I'm not looking to get into Pro Gambling... I just think it would be a fun way to make a living or maybe do it on the side.

Thank you for those who replied...

Sam Odom · 02-07-07, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by deeeez

I just think it would be a fun way to make a living

Fun when you're WINNING

It's the 0-10 streaks which seperate the Pros and the wannabe's

Dont think it wont happen to you

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brassring · 12-05-08, 05:34 PM

Not like it appears ...

Originally posted by deeeez

hey guys, I wanted to ask all you pros about wagering for living. I'd greatly appriciate some insight into your jobs

What is the best sport to make money on?
Do you guys bet on Props?
How many books do you work with?
How much research do you do?
Whats a typical weekday like for a professional gambler?

looking forward to your answers.

Every serious or professional gambler I know has at least a master's degree from college and they are all sharp. It is an extremely competitive and unforgiving business. There is a long learning curve associated with it before you finally get it right and it takes years and years of ups and downs before that truly happens.

It is very intense and requires between 60 and 70 hours of effort per week. The majority of successful gamblers make less than 10k per year. The cream of the crop reap in considerable sums of money for six to nine months of each year. The downtime is used to rest, and you do need to rest, and to prep for the next 'session'.

All gamblers are addicted to something - meaning that there is a shortcoming somewhere in their life. The successful ones are not addicted to gambling, nor do they have problems dealing with money. Get used to seeing your friends and acquaintances fade away. Get used to having your relatives make excuses or lie about you. Get used to not sharing your successes with loved ones because they don't understand nor care about anything related to 'your occupation'.

Last but not least, always remember that money is not everything. I don't know of anyone that would become one if they knew then what they know now.

durito · 12-05-08, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by brassring

Every serious or professional gambler I know has at least a master's degree from college and they are all sharp. It is an extremely competitive and unforgiving business. There is a long learning curve associated with it before you finally get it right and it takes years and years of ups and downs before that truly happens.

It is very intense and requires between 60 and 70 hours of effort per week. The majority of successful gamblers make less than 10k per year. The cream of the crop reap in considerable sums of money for six to nine months of each year. The downtime is used to rest, and you do need to rest, and to prep for the next 'session'.

All gamblers are addicted to something - meaning that there is a shortcoming somewhere in their life. The successful ones are not addicted to gambling, nor do they have problems dealing with money. Get used to seeing your friends and acquaintances fade away. Get used to having your relatives make excuses or lie about you. Get used to not sharing your successes with loved ones because they don't understand nor care about anything related to 'your occupation'.

Last but not least, always remember that money is not everything. I don't know of anyone that would become one if they knew then what they know now.

interesting first post. i disagree with most of it.

Mudcat · 12-05-08, 07:48 PM

Indeed. Such malarkey stated with such authority.

Boltafied · 01-14-10, 10:50 AM

Want to bring this one back...

Anyone here strictly doing this for a living?? If so, care to share how things are going?

bradthebloke · 01-14-10, 11:06 AM

yes. waiting on bases