On the college foots board we were discussing early lines, and it got me thinking about the old so-called "outlaw line" once put up by the now-gone Stardust in Vegas.
On Sunday nite players, sharps and wannabee sharps, would come by with briefcases full of money (or money they'd already posted at the Stardust) and were allowed to bet into the first line.
This was NOT the line that the Stardust would release, it was only for the sharps who were in the room on Sunday night. It was like a lottery, with the bettors taking a number for chance to be as close to the front of the line as possible.
It was a way for the book to protect itself. If known wise guys bet into an outlaw number, the book would then adjust the number for their official opening line, for action by the masses later on.
I was wondering if any of the offshores do the same,the CRIS group mainly. If so, it would have to be done electronically, online.
I've never heard of it offshore tho. Anyone know?
On Sunday nite players, sharps and wannabee sharps, would come by with briefcases full of money (or money they'd already posted at the Stardust) and were allowed to bet into the first line.
This was NOT the line that the Stardust would release, it was only for the sharps who were in the room on Sunday night. It was like a lottery, with the bettors taking a number for chance to be as close to the front of the line as possible.
It was a way for the book to protect itself. If known wise guys bet into an outlaw number, the book would then adjust the number for their official opening line, for action by the masses later on.
I was wondering if any of the offshores do the same,the CRIS group mainly. If so, it would have to be done electronically, online.
I've never heard of it offshore tho. Anyone know?
