How does someone get into the betting industry?

[lolottumwa]

Im am graduating college in less than a year, and don't want to do the typical thing with my business degree. I have been involved in gambling for some time now, as I put myself through school working as a craps dealer, and later quitting and playing poker nearly full-time.

I have dabbled in sports betting, and have recently began handicapping (successfully so far), and this is something I would like to dedicate my life to. Not to betting, but to the industry. I have seen threads in here about starting exchanges among other things, but a 23 year old kid isnt going to have the funds to do something like that.

So to the title question, how does one get into the industry? Whether it be marketing a site, working on lines, or something else behind the scenes, either online or live. Does anyone have any information that I would be interested in? Or want to hire me?

Thanks
Jeremy

[pavyracer]

You have to start from the bottom of the ladder. Get a job with a book taking bets over the phone first for minimum wage or become one of those abnoxious callers who call you during dinner time to deposit at their book with a good deal. You shouldn't expect a book to hire someone right out of college with no experience to be a linesman. You need many years of experience to become one. You should also consider being tutored by some of the greatest minds in the industry like Fishhead, Nicky Santoro, The General, jjgold before you even attempt to get a job. They will be willing to offer you a seminar for the right price.

Good luck!

[SlickFazzer]

JJ may offer a phone tutorial.

[pavyracer]

JJ may offer a phone tutorial.

JJ needs to make a DVD and start selling it like that bald video professor guy on TV commercials

[philswin]

Move to Vegas

[jjgold]

Fazzer might be a good idea instead of responding

[lolottumwa]

so theres no way in the business without being a min wage salesman? I mean in the long run it may be worth it, but there has to be a better way in. Toughh to pay the bills on 10 bucks an hour.

[Brock Landers]

Make a phone call to Loshaq...he can hook you up

[big0mar]

Fellatio. Works in almost any industry

[lolottumwa]

Fellatio. Works in almost any industry

ill sell cars

[tltaylor89]

Lot of tax hassles .Gambling is one big headache.

[lolottumwa]

Lot of tax hassles .Gambling is one big headache.

well as much as I would like to have my own book, I dont think Ill have the capital for that, right out of school. So taxes aren't my worry. More looking for a way into the business, not necessarily selling over the phone. But wouldn't be opposed to a marketing job while i learned the ropes. Hell, I've got a little experience as a casino host. Would do that while I learned.

I jsut don't know the first place to look to get into the business. I open to a lot, just not fellatio of any kind

[Dirty Sanchez]

Dude..get a real job..unless you want to become a loser tout like Cokin, Root, and the rest of those jabroni's. You've got a better chance of being struck by lightening then being a successful gambler. Now if you're a Obama follower you can probably live off of handouts for a few years.

[Rich Boy]

Why dont you become a local?

tons of dumb college kids that will bet into inflated lines. Shade every fave and collect...

[Shortstop]

I can't help but laugh at college kids these days. They all think they're going to make at least $50K right after graduation.

[Shortstop]

Jeremy, I wish you luck, but chances are you will have to pay your dues at a job you don't like for a while.

[acarmelo1]

move to panama or costa rica first

start in wagering department

move up to other departments

[Naz18]

1,000 post minimum on a respected gambling forum..

[lolottumwa]

I can't help but laugh at college kids these days. They all think they're going to make at least $50K right after graduation.

Lol, i quit a job paying 45k in january to concentrate on poker and finishing school. But yes, i laugh at most of my classmates thinkin their degree is truly worth something.

Dude..get a real job..unless you want to become a loser tout like Cokin, Root, and the rest of those jabroni's. You've got a better chance of being struck by lightening then being a successful gambler. Now if you're a Obama follower you can probably live off of handouts for a few years.

i dont want to gamble, i want to work in the industry

[acarmelo1]

Move to Panama or Costa Rica

you need to get a permit on order to work in those countries.

After you do so, apply for the call center were the sportsbooks are.

You will probably start on wagering Department winning like $3 per hour.

That is not minimum salary

Minimum Salary is around $2.25 on Panama

After a few month you will be given the chance to move up in the company and win more money

if you have any other question PM me .

I Live in Panama and used to work at a sportsbook.

[pavyracer]

Why would a college graduate who can make $15 an hour starting salary in the US move to Panama or CR without any money so he can get a minimum wage job for $3 an hour?

[acarmelo1]

Why would a college graduate who can make $15 an hour starting salary in the US move to Panama or CR without any money so he can get a minimum wage job for $3 an hour?

and the minimum salary is $2.25 not $3
so $3 and hour is alot in panama
Cuz stuff is cheaper on Panama
you can buy a great big house for 60k

and he asked were he could work at a sportsbook I just answered him

[lolottumwa]

thanks for all the responses guys. I truly appreciate it.

Bookie, I wrote you a long PM, only to find out I don't have enough posts for it to go through. Ill write it again soon. Thanks for the message.

[smallon]

If you were making 45K a year, you should have been able to stash some cash to set yourself up for the $3 an hour gig so you can learn the ropes! Very, very few people start out in their chosen profession, making the money they want, and end up working at it all their life. PAY YOUR DUES KID.

[C.S.]

If you are serious about a career and not just a job don't even consider Costa Rica or any surrounding area. It's mom and pop rinky dink shit down here in terms of budgets, job opportunities, room for advancement, etc.

If you're as sharp as you think you are try to get into something in Europe or Asia. The Philippines seems to be the new hot bed of activity these days. Those guys are playing with real money. They sponsor big soccer teams, they have real CEO's and huge advertising budgets. A resume means something and a college degree is something that is actually looked at. Down here I am happy when someone finished high school and doesn't have a criminal record.

Unless you know someone already who can set you up with a solid job you're going to be just another gringo salesman or mid-level line guy if you're lucky. Sure you can prove yourself to be an asset worthy of moving up... but this isn't the most stable industry down here and regardless of what other people might say this is a shrinking industry in Central America with a decent amount of consolidation going on.

[acarmelo1]

If you were making 45K a year, you should have been able to stash some cash to set yourself up for the $3 an hour gig so you can learn the ropes! Very, very few people start out in their chosen profession, making the money they want, and end up working at it all their life. PAY YOUR DUES KID.

I used to love working at the sportbook, but I had to move on when the offered me more money at another place

[THE PROFIT]

Just say you're JJ Gold. No one really knows what he really looks like, because he is a man of many disguises, plus he hasn't been seen in public in 7 years. Just act like a fukin lunatic & cuss ALOT! That will open many doors for you. You may even get to be a bathroom attendant in a fancy casino

[whatsgood5]

[quote=smallon;4338391]If you were making 45K a year, you should have been able to stash some cash to set yourself up for the $3 an hour gig so you can learn the ropes! Very, very few people start out in their chosen profession, making the money they want, and end u

[whatsgood5]

JJ needs to make a DVD and start selling it like that bald video professor guy on TV commercials

[whatsgood5]

Good luck with whatever you end up doing though kid.

[THE PROFIT]

JJ needs to make a DVD and start selling it like that bald video professor guy on TV commercials

Buy my product!

[pavyracer]

buy my product!

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[lolottumwa]

appreciate it guys. Who knows. Maybe I'm just dreaming for now, I'll be around and let you all know if anything pops up, otherwise I'll just end up doing the same things all my friends see to be doing.

Or maybe poker will work out

Wither way I'm glad I found the site!