"recreational players" = losers??????that your think??

wrongturn · 08-22-10, 01:30 PM

That is what books think.

Albert Pujols · 08-22-10, 01:36 PM

I know more than 1 that win. But it takes a lot of discipline. Everyone has horrible stretches and it's hard not to go on tilt.

polskboy · 08-22-10, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Albert Pujols

I know more than 1 that win. But it takes a lot of discipline. Everyone has horrible stretches and it's hard not to go on tilt.

Patrick McIrish · 08-22-10, 02:23 PM

Recreational players are losers. One step up in book lingo from total clown.

jjgold · 08-22-10, 02:47 PM

Most are losers even guys that think they`are sharp

Only winners are scalpers, middlers and scammers

LordVodka · 08-22-10, 03:12 PM

I guess it makes sense. In the end we are all trying to win money not lose it. I don't buy the "I'm just doing it for the fun of it" line.

What I don't get are the people who bet dozens of games per day. They are real out of control people right there.

OmgUrMom · 08-22-10, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Most are losers even guys that think they`are sharp

Only winners are scalpers, middlers and scammers

Chuck Sims · 08-22-10, 03:28 PM

Recreational player is code word for losing player.

It sounds better when a sportsbook says we are a recreational sportsbook only as oppose to we are a losers only sportsbook.

polskboy · 08-22-10, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Chuck Sims

Recreational player is code word for losing player. It sounds better when a sportsbook says we are a recreational sportsbook only as oppose to we are a losers only sportsbook.

yep yep true .

Albert Pujols · 08-24-10, 12:43 AM

Not all non-pros are losers. You can do it as a hobby and make money. It's tough not to get emotionally involved but it is possible to overcome.

Albert Pujols · 08-24-10, 12:45 AM

Ad a matter of fact, the recreational player has a lot of advantages that aid in winning. When you aren't dependent on the outcomes, you can go to bed after a tough loss and forget about it.

-105 · 08-24-10, 12:48 AM

If you bet on a team cause you like them, you suck

Ace_of_Spades · 08-24-10, 12:48 AM

Polsk, are you trying to say your a loser? Is that code?

Ace_of_Spades · 08-24-10, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by -105

If you bet on a team cause you like them, you suck

Who the hell does that? Hahaha that funny

shari91 · 08-24-10, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by Albert Pujols

Not all non-pros are losers. You can do it as a hobby and make money. It's tough not to get emotionally involved but it is possible to overcome.

I agree with this. There are rec gamblers that use principles that pros may use as well and are continually trying to improve their knowledge in order maximise the value of the bets they do place. Of course they may not have all the tools that a pro has because they haven't put the same amount of time in collecting and interpreting data - but that's not to say they're not attempting to get to that level even if they never achieve it. Not every rec gambler subscribes to "ooh the Yankees are -200, that means they're a lock".

The difference to me when I think of a rec and a pro gambler is of one person sports betting to supplement their income while the other is doing it as their main income. There are obviously rec gamblers who don't have a clue what they're doing and will never be successful in the longterm. And that's ok if they can afford to lose that money and still enjoy themselves to a certain extent while doing so. But there are others who manage to make a decent ROI by betting as wisely as they can.

FreeFall · 08-24-10, 12:53 AM

JJ is a rec player