Are Professional Gamblers Real... Do These People Really Exist...?

[willyback]

Is it realistically possible to earn your entire annual income exclusively from sports betting?

[suicidekings]

Yes. But only a very small percentage of bettors meet this standard.

[milwaukee mike]

it is possible but not "realistically possible"

most of the "professional gamblers" that are successful make the bulk of their money selling books/systems/picks/etc

just like a stock broker, if they are really that good then why do they need MY business? wouldn't they already be rich off of their own picks?

[katstale]

answer is: yes

[Chuck74]

Yeap, they exist

[Fishhead]

It's what I do.......

[willyback]

just like a stock broker, if they are really that good then why do they need MY business? wouldn't they already be rich off of their own picks?

Great point.

You're absolutely right.

[willyback]

Mad Props goes out to any and/or everybody earning a comfortable living off sports betting.

[acarmelo1]

Yup that is why I do one 10 teams parlays for $100 each month, I I hit it I dont have to work for the rest of my life.

[szk1983]

They do exist, but are few and far between.

[LordVodka]

If they exist they aren't on any gambling forums. I've never seen anyone say they are a pro and show proof.

[Fishhead]

If they exist they aren't on any gambling forums. I've never seen anyone say they are a pro and show proof.

[PAULYPOKER]

[PingPong]

brandon lang

[trumpdown]

What is a "pro" anyway. What someone makes a living on varies. One could live like a king with winnings in some third world country, or live middle class somewhere else. I think the word "pro" is very cliche.

If I said I made say 75k+ would this make me a "pro" what if I made 20k this year and live out of a box and go to the library to place my bets online would this make me a "pro" too?

If you asked just make a living off of wagering then you'd be surprised actually how many do it.

[LordVodka]

What is a "pro" anyway. What someone makes a living on varies. One could live like a king with winnings in some third world country, or live middle class somewhere else. I think the word "pro" is very cliche. If I said I made say 75k+ would this make me a "pro" what if I made 20k this year and live out of a box and go to the library to place my bets online would this make me a "pro" too? If you asked just make a living off of wagering then you'd be surprised actually how many do it.

Surprised in what way? There are more people than you'd think or there are very few?

[suicidekings]

If they exist they aren't on any gambling forums. I've never seen anyone say they are a pro and show proof.

Nor is there ANY incentive to discuss their finances in detail on a public forum. That would be counter-productive...

[mcbaseball10]

Yup that is why I do one 10 teams parlays for $100 each month, I I hit it I dont have to work for the rest of my life.

AC, you are a crazy Panamanian.

[jjgold]

Is it realistically possible to earn your entire annual income exclusively from sports betting?

Yes if you have about 150,000 spread around books and you only scalp and middle and never take one side

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CashMoney]

Surprised in what way? There are more people than you'd think or there are very few?

More people than you think.

For example, if I sold my house, got rid of my cars, wife, kid and moved into a basement apartment and lived off Raman's, popcorn and beer than I could be a pro


trumpdown is right, the term "pro" is too subjective. I would say a better question to ask is

How many people do you think bet on sports full time and makes a 6 figure income?

[Cuse0323]

Yes if you have about 150,000 spread around books and you only scalp and middle and never take one side

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fishhead blueprint.

[Sawyer]

Yes, they exist but they're very few..

The first Professional Handicapper I met was Pedro, my mentor. My 2nd best mentor was Google, LoL! Write "professional sports bettor, make living by betting" and you'll find lots of articles..

Check out my 12 Levels of Sports Betting Thread..

When you should call yourself "Pro"?

* 30-50k Bankroll (100k would be better)
* Money in bank to pay for living expenses (at least 6 months, 1 year will be much better)
* Perfect Money Management skills, Patience, Discipline.
* Skill/System to pick winners

[yoteamo79]

I'm a pro

[pokernut9999]

Everyone seems to be in agreement there are very few and how lucky are we that they all post here.

[HUSALAH]

Is it realistically possible to earn your entire annual income exclusively from sports betting?

if all u did was fade jj u could be a pro gambler just like him!!

[OverUnder]

Yup that is why I do one 10 teams parlays for $100 each month, I I hit it I dont have to work for the rest of my life.

you could live off of 5 grand?

[suicidekings]

you could live off of 5 grand?

At -110 odds, a ten teamer would pay out about 64K on a $100 bet. Not "the rest of your life" money, but not 5K...

[acarmelo1]

I currently earn $8,320 Yearly so 64k would be enough for a 7 Year Vacation

[Flying Dutchman]

Nope, and they zip around in flying saucers, sucking DNA out of hot women...

[Joe Dogs]

Ever hear of a guy by the name of Fezzick ?

[maersksealand]

If you don't make at least $250k a year...is not worth gambling and youre not a pro. All here at SBR are wanna be pros...but in the end maybe just one of us will have to show something 3 or 5 years from now.

[durito]

if fishhead can do it, do you people really think it is that difficult?

[Killer_Demo]

i think there are. But they gotta be consistently hitting 10+ team parlays

[eidolon]

To be a successful gambler, you would need money from a past job that you worked hard at.

[durito]

it is possible but not "realistically possible"

most of the "professional gamblers" that are successful make the bulk of their money selling books/systems/picks/etc

just like a stock broker, if they are really that good then why do they need MY business? wouldn't they already be rich off of their own picks?

no professional's sell picks, those are touts.

Yup that is why I do one 10 teams parlays for $100 each month, I I hit it I dont have to work for the rest of my life.

good luck living off .23 a day the rest of your life

If they exist they aren't on any gambling forums. I've never seen anyone say they are a pro and show proof.

what do you want a tax return?

What is a "pro" anyway. What someone makes a living on varies. One could live like a king with winnings in some third world country, or live middle class somewhere else. I think the word "pro" is very cliche.

If I said I made say 75k+ would this make me a "pro" what if I made 20k this year and live out of a box and go to the library to place my bets online would this make me a "pro" too?

If you asked just make a living off of wagering then you'd be surprised actually how many do it.

Living "like a king" costs more in most 3rd world country's than in any "1st world country".

Yes, they exist but they're very few..

The first Professional Handicapper I met was Pedro, my mentor. My 2nd best mentor was Google, LoL! Write "professional sports bettor, make living by betting" and you'll find lots of articles..

Check out my 12 Levels of Sports Betting Thread..

When you should call yourself "Pro"?

* 30-50k Bankroll (100k would be better)
* Money in bank to pay for living expenses (at least 6 months, 1 year will be much better)
* Perfect Money Management skills, Patience, Discipline.
* Skill/System to pick winners

You give worse advice than bigdaddyQH