Ive never understood...

topgame85 · 10-07-09, 12:40 AM

less risk legally..... most guys here not willing to do a stint for racketeering/BM charges

Rich Boy · 10-07-09, 12:53 AM

1. Its illegal
2. Its a hassle
3. Your dealing with a lot of shady people
4. You must have no conscience at all

LT Profits · 10-07-09, 12:56 AM

Sharps tend to bet WITH the book and avoid obvious square plays.

Also, you can beat the book by continually beating the closing number.

Just because the house always wins vs. the entire population does not mean that the entire population loses (translation: there are a small percentage of pros that win long term).

jackpot269 · 10-07-09, 01:08 AM

Very interesting !!!

20Four7 · 10-07-09, 02:29 AM

The house wins generally but not always. In poker the house wins because of the rake. But that doesn't mean you can't be the rake and make money. I have friends who play professionally so they must be doing something right. Now if you play let it ride, the house has a "guaranteed" edge and overall will win. That doesn't mean you can't get lucky and beat them for a few K. If you play smart BJ, count cards etc you can reduce your edge in blackjack and even get a % of two on them. Playing the field in dice you are laying juice and you can't avoid losing long term. Sports betting allows you to possibly win if you know what the spread should be and capitalize on mistakes. The books will force you to make mistakes just like last nights game..... they needed money on MT so the books jacked the line to 7 took all the MT money......

Robyn · 10-07-09, 07:21 AM

I don't even know what this thread is all about. I just opened it because it was written by Ari Gold.

ztballer · 10-07-09, 07:30 AM

Robyn, how would Bread feel about that?

Fishhead · 10-07-09, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Sharps tend to bet WITH the book and avoid obvious square plays.

Also, you can beat the book by continually beating the closing number.

Just because the house always wins vs. the entire population does not mean that the entire population loses (translation: there are a small percentage of pros that win long term).

DITTO

I can't recall the last year that I finished in the RED betting sports.

Probably 1989

Fishhead · 10-07-09, 07:59 AM

BOOKIES are criminals of the highest degree in this business.

Swinging Johnson · 10-07-09, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

BOOKIES are criminals of the highest degree in this business.

No,

I'd have to give the nod to the loansharks that charge you 5 points a week.

Fishhead · 10-07-09, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

No,

I'd have to give the nod to the loansharks that charge you 5 points a week.

Umm.........possibly more DISLIKED, but I would not rate them as high on the criminal list.

1. BOOKIES
2. LOAN SHARKS
3. FORUM OWNERS
4. TOUTS
5. BETTORS

FreeFall · 10-07-09, 09:55 AM

Even though it's only a short period of time I've come out ahead every year for the last three years. I've been more successful in this than the stock market. Granted I can get more down in stocks, but I like sports better. I wish they'd make it legal in the states so liquidity of squares would rise.

Ari Gold · 10-07-09, 12:53 PM

yeah but your local average bettor isnt very good. always takes favorites and does barely any research or makes their own lines. its almost free money to tell you the truth.

Matt Rain · 10-07-09, 02:08 PM

...Lloyd!!!

Robyn · 10-07-09, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by ztballer

Robyn, how would Bread feel about that?

I believe that he feels the same way about Ari that I do.

3PtShooter · 10-07-09, 10:32 PM

Ari are you JJ Golds brother ?? or relative ??

Jimmy0607 · 10-07-09, 10:34 PM

Because we think we can beat them

poker_dummy101 · 10-07-09, 10:45 PM

Ari is Jeffrey Golds son.

Robyn · 10-07-09, 10:46 PM

So that makes Jj at the very least 91 years old.

Domestic · 10-07-09, 10:47 PM

Its Illegal and very easy to get caught.
And just like betting you can certainly end up losing if you are unlucky.

poker_dummy101 · 10-07-09, 10:49 PM

JJ had Jeffrey when he was 16. Jeffrey had Ari when he was 17. Ari is now 18.

JJ not a day past 51.This is all confirmed by the US Government.

Robyn · 10-07-09, 10:52 PM

You are good....