1. 05-16-13 04:08 AM #1
    GimpedMaster
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    Best Physical Books to read on Sports Betting?

    As you can imagine, if you try to do an SBR search for anything with the term 'book', you get a million results, very few of them having to do with a physical book you can read.

    Wondering if someone can link me to, or give me recommendations on the best authored books out there relating to sports betting and gambling professionally.

    I'm reading random articles and such online but I have a voracious appetite when it comes to consuming knowledge of a subject I'm temporarily obsessed with. Want to read about consistent sports betting pro's and books with angles and strategies relating to sports betting that are unique or interesting.

    Get on it, boys!
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  2. 05-16-13 04:12 AM #2
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    Just got: 'The Odds'

    http://www.amazon.com/The-Odds-Season-Three-Gamblers/dp/0306811561/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1368694646&sr=8-3&keywords=the+odds

    Have already read:

    Changing The Game
    Scorecasting
    Smart Money
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  3. 05-16-13 07:14 AM #3
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    Gaming the game
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  4. 05-16-13 08:19 AM #4
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    Just watch the movie "two for the money"
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  5. 05-16-13 08:24 AM #5
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    Hang them high is a good read.
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  6. 05-16-13 08:30 AM #6
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    won't really make you a better gambler but I enjoyed "the odds" by Chad Millman
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  7. 05-16-13 10:05 AM #7
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    The odds is a really good read. Not a "how-to" by any stretch, but an interesting read nevertheless. Especially if you go to Vegas quite a bit.

    We actually went to eat at Hugo's Cellar right after I read this book. Wasn't too bad.
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  8. 05-16-13 10:51 AM #8
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    Just bought 'Without a Tout' by Thomas W. Miller, looks like a good intro into stat-based models.
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  9. 05-16-13 03:37 PM #9
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    Thanks for the thread.....I am an avid reader and never even thought about reading on my new favourite subject!

    Thanks!
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  10. 05-16-13 04:13 PM #10
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    Against The Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk

    Not directly about gambling. But all about risk. History, sizing up unknowns, creation of insurance. Some truths in there that apply to all types of risk and how to manage it.
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  11. 05-16-13 04:18 PM #11
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    I am excited....after the driving range I am headed right to the bookstore to grab a few of these.....nice!
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  12. 05-16-13 04:43 PM #12
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    Smart Money is a great book!
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  13. 05-16-13 04:46 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpBoxing View Post
    Smart Money is a great book!
    Agreed, Dollars2Donuts and anyone else looking for a read that is both educational and entertaining, Smart Money is the best I've read of the bunch so far. An incredible snapshot of a few years in the life of one of the biggest sports bettors in history, some of his thoughts, approaches and alot of funny circumstances.
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  14. 05-16-13 05:10 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by GimpedMaster View Post
    Agreed, Dollars2Donuts and anyone else looking for a read that is both educational and entertaining, Smart Money is the best I've read of the bunch so far. An incredible snapshot of a few years in the life of one of the biggest sports bettors in history, some of his thoughts, approaches and alot of funny circumstances.

    Interesting...this sounds like EXACTLY the kind of book that I am looking for.
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  15. 05-16-13 05:15 PM #15
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    This is from the former SBR poster Justin7. It's definitely worth a read.
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  16. 05-16-13 05:55 PM #16
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    Just bought Against The Gods. Ordered 5 more. Can't wait, thanks boys!!
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  17. 05-16-13 08:27 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smoke View Post
    Just watch the movie "two for the money"
    Lol just watched that movie last week for the first time! Saw someone here mention a reference to it in another thread and thought it was pretty damn good!
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  18. 05-16-13 09:20 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpBoxing View Post
    Smart Money is a great book!
    how much is it?

    is it an easy read? easy to find book?
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  19. 05-16-13 09:28 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post
    how much is it?

    is it an easy read? easy to find book?
    It's an absolute breeze to read. Not so much informative as it is entertaining. You can order it from Amazon.

    Wei    ghingThe Odds is ok...has a couple good chapters. Especially one about MLB.

    It's a bit outdated but Sharp Sports Betting by Stephen Wong is very good. The tables in the book are very useful when betting football.
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  20. 05-17-13 10:44 AM #20
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    http://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Ris.../dp/1450723004
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  21. 05-19-13 07:14 AM #21
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    Look at financial modeling books. Most of the sports analytics books out there rarely go into depth about advanced statistics and modeling methods.
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  22. 05-19-13 09:10 AM #22
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    Not a book, but this is arguably the most important essay for any advantage gambler to read:

    http://www.blackjackforumonline.com/.../phsylose.html


    "Casual players define results in terms of dollars won or lost. This simple mistake alone has amateurs well along the path to failure. Actual dollar results are irrelevant, insignificant, inconsequential, immaterial and completely meaningless."

    Also, Conquering Risk is pretty good, although I'd say take the model sections with a grain of salt. Much more sophisticated things can and should be done than what Justin presented there. And I have a sneaking suspicion that he may have only presented a watered down, "cartoonish" version of his actual modeling approach, but it's enough to get some ideas of your own, if that's what you choose to pursue.
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  23. 05-19-13 10:34 AM #23
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    Good things here
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  24. 05-19-13 11:54 AM #24
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    "Gaming the Game" - very solid read, couldn't it down. "Fixed- How Goodfellas Bought Boston College Basketball" l - Awesome, read it in a day cuz so good.
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  25. 05-19-13 01:00 PM #25
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    are any of these available in audio book format? i dont like to read books with no pictures of naked ladies in them
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  26. 05-19-13 01:16 PM #26
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    anyone download kindle app?..i think its cheaper to buy and you can read instantly
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  27. 05-19-13 03:37 PM #27
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    Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong
    Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting by King Yao
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