How many people at sbr make a living stricly off of capping?

cobalt king · 10-21-10, 11:12 PM

I may be way off because I don't frequent the capping forums just players talk. whats everyone think how many real sharps here? and is there more here than any other forum?

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-21-10, 11:13 PM

unda.

why-not-work-a-bit???

RudyRuetigger · 10-21-10, 11:15 PM

over, plenty in the think tank

Dutch · 10-21-10, 11:16 PM

You talking 9-5 or is Day trading, passive real estate investing etc. considered a job?

brooks85 · 10-21-10, 11:17 PM

i would say 0

cobalt king · 10-21-10, 11:19 PM

I'm talking no career, property and investments don't count, but no 9-5 job, no business. Primary source of income for paying the bills made off of wagering.

RonPaul2008 · 10-21-10, 11:19 PM

Capping is for mostly for losers, that's not how you win at sports

itchypickle · 10-21-10, 11:21 PM

Under!

cobalt king · 10-21-10, 11:22 PM

brooks I don't think its 0 but probably not much more. I'm wondering how many there are overall in general. you hear of proffesional poker players and gamblers but how often do you hear of a professional sports bettor outside of this forum? how many are there really, is it really possible to make a living off it for a lifetime?

cobalt king · 10-21-10, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by RonPaul2008

Capping is for mostly for losers, that's not how you win at sports

I don't mean capping as in the method but just wagering, betting whatever the term, how many paople on this forum make a living off of it?

RonPaul2008 · 10-21-10, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by cobalt king

I don't mean capping as in the method but just wagering, betting whatever the term, how many paople on this forum make a living off of it?

A bunch.

big0mar · 10-21-10, 11:30 PM

Isn't that what everyone here does?

RonPaul2008 · 10-21-10, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by big0mar

Isn't that what everyone here does?

No, most lose.

RonPaul2008 · 10-21-10, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by cobalt king

brooks I don't think its 0 but probably not much more. I'm wondering how many there are overall in general. you hear of proffesional poker players and gamblers but how often do you hear of a professional sports bettor outside of this forum? how many are there really, is it really possible to make a living off it for a lifetime?

By this answer, I know you don't win...at least not much.
As far as a lifetime....with all the changes online and such...hard to predict the future...

cobalt king · 10-21-10, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by big0mar

Isn't that what everyone here does?

do you really beliee everyone here makes a living gambling? even if someone is a winning player which most are not that doesnt mean they don't have jobs, a very small percentage of people here do this for a living, IMO

cobalt king · 10-21-10, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by RonPaul2008

By this answer, I know you don't win...at least not much.
As far as a lifetime....with all the changes online and such...hard to predict the future...

That's interesting that you think that. I'm only 24 and I have a long way to go to decide that but I actually win quite a bit, not enough to quit working but thats because I have two kids and not anywhere near a big enough bankroll. I'm trying to learn bankroll management right now. my win frequency is high but Ill win five straight games betting 50 a game but then I'll go all in on a play for 300-400 and lose it all. I'll get there!

paco · 10-21-10, 11:53 PM

Always good to have a job to fall back on when a cold streak hits (which will).

Ive done extremly well in sportsbetting for the last 11 years but I will never quit my job for it.

Waz · 10-21-10, 11:53 PM

I'll take the over on that since I know of a few right away.

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-21-10, 11:55 PM

Mostly-from-betting???

ME.
Lakerboy?
PACO?
TL?
PIMike??

sometimes-you-have-to-work
i-double-as-a-male-cheerleader-at-lingere-football-games,when-i'm-not-hittin'

ehp6737 · 10-22-10, 12:01 AM

Def under. This place is crawling with born losers.

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 12:02 AM

ACTUALY-HAVEN'T-HAD-TO-WORK-IN-3-YEARS-AND-A-MONTH-NOW...
BUT-YOU-GOTTA-BE-ABLE-TO-GO-8-1-EVERY-NIGHT.
IF-YOU-CAN-WITHOUT-MUCH-CAPPING,YOU-DONT-HAVE-TO-WORK.
Internet / -1Ticket #: 410223
Oct 18 07:35 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[57] DALLAS +1½-265

17.00 / 6.42

6.42
WIN
WIN
10/18/2010 05:13 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 411596
Oct 19 08:05 PM

MLB
STRAIGHT BET
[913] TEX +1½-140
( T HUNTER -R / A BURNETT -R )

15.40 / 11.00

11.00
WIN
WIN
10/19/2010 05:38 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 411597
Oct 19 08:05 PM

MLB
STRAIGHT BET
[914] TOTAL u10-120 (TEX vrs NYY)
( T HUNTER -R / A BURNETT -R )

7.20 / 6.00

-7.20
LOSE
LOSE
10/19/2010 05:38 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 411988
Oct 19 10:35 PM

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[766] TOTAL u200-110
(SACRAMENTO vrs LA CLIPPERS)

7.00 / 6.36

6.36
WIN
WIN
10/19/2010 10:05 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 412939
Oct 20 07:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[53] BUFFALO -110

7.00 / 6.36

6.36
WIN
WIN
10/20/2010 05:21 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 412973
Oct 20 07:35 PM

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[559] TOTAL o190½-110
(NEW JERSEY vrs BOSTON)

7.00 / 6.36

6.36
WIN
WIN
10/20/2010 05:57 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 413040
Oct 20 07:55 PM

MLB
STRAIGHT BET
[916] SFO EV
( ACTION )

5.00 / 5.00

5.00
WIN
WIN
10/20/2010 06:43 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 413278
Oct 20 10:35 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[57] CAROLINA +1½-170

9.00 / 5.29

5.29
WIN
WIN
10/20/2010 09:45 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414334
Oct 21 07:35 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[9] NEW JERSEY -120

7.00 / 5.83

5.83
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 07:31 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414098
Oct 21 07:55 PM

MLB
STRAIGHT BET
[919] PHI -118
( ACTION )

8.26 / 7.00

7.00
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 05:54 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414095
Oct 21 08:05 PM

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[754] TOTAL u194-110
(NEW ORLEANS vrs OKLAHOMA CITY)

8.80 / 8.00

8.00
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 05:54 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414346
Oct 21 08:05 PM

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[754] TOTAL u194½-110
(NEW ORLEANS vrs OKLAHOMA CITY)

22.00 / 20.00

20.00
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 07:38 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414096
Oct 21 08:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[15] TOTAL o5½+110
(PITTSBURGH vrs NASHVILLE)

5.00 / 5.50

5.50
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 05:54 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414097
Oct 21 08:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[16] NASHVILLE -105

7.35 / 7.00

-7.35
LOSE
LOSE
10/21/2010 05:54 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414107
Oct 21 08:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[16] NASHVILLE -105

7.00 / 6.67

-7.00
LOSE
LOSE
10/21/2010 05:58 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414335
Oct 21 09:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[17] SAN JOSE -115

7.00 / 6.09

6.09
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 07:31 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414451
Oct 21 09:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[17] SAN JOSE -1½+245

8.00 / 19.60

19.60
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 08:45 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414452
Oct 21 09:05 PM

NHL
STRAIGHT BET
[17] SAN JOSE -110

8.00 / 7.27

7.27
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 08:45 PM Internet / -1Ticket #: 414532
Oct 21 10:05 PM

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[760] TOTAL u204½-110
(DENVER vrs PORTLAND)

8.00 / 7.27

7.27
WIN
WIN
10/21/2010 09:48 PM

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 12:03 AM

YEAH,EHP.
I-HAD-THREE-LOSERS-IN-THE-LAST-TWO-DAYS-SO...

I'M-A-LOSER-BAAABAAY.

Patrick McIrish · 10-22-10, 12:04 AM

There are quite a few more semi-pro's than pure pro's around here even amongst the sharpies. Guys that are longterm winners and supplement their income by their gambling winnings are semi-professionals in my book. Pure pro's are those with absolutely no other source of income, not as many of those around here as most believe despite what you might hear. Another thing, living in your Mom's basement and making due with a nickel a month in winnings is not being a professional.

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 12:11 AM

wow-really-pat?

A-Nickel-meaning-500-extra-dollars??/

cuz-that's-not-bad...

what-if-I-live-in-my-own-basement?

Patrick McIrish · 10-22-10, 12:15 AM

Are you a pro? No other source of income other than your gambling winnings? And you do it by strictly capping games? Not saying no one here can do it, just doubt there are as many 60% cappers around as we hear about. If you are one of them how much do you make a year if you don't mind me asking? Thanks.

BTW I used that example because a friend of mine is always talking about being a professional gambler, especially around other people. His wife is a lawyer and he keeps house. Probably makes money overall but not near enough to live on his own. It's an ego thing, he insists since his only income is from gambling that makes him a true pro no matter how little he actually earns, LOL.

cobalt king · 10-22-10, 12:23 AM

I tend to think the guys that do it for real only bet like 3-4 games a week for 4-5 figures, as opposed to the 100 a game guys who bet every game on the board. im the 50 -100 a game betting 6-7 games a day just trying to go up a few units but I respect the guys that find the angles and lay real cake on a game.

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 01:37 AM

cobalt...i'm-like-you.

other-dude....

yes-I'm-a-SemiPro.

I-don't-make-much-per-year,but-it's-a-pretty-chill-lifestyle.

The-capping-becomes-mindless-after-a-while.
updating-stats,going-thru-scores,etc.
But-the-actual-betting-becomes-kinda-mindless-too....which-I-never-expected.

By-the-way.....admitting-that-your-a-pro-seems-like-a-potentially-career-ending-mistake.
I'm-not-sure-how-it-works....but-I've-already-been-banned-from-a-few-places-and-intimidated-at-others.

I-bet-there-are-a-few-Pros-who-are-smart-enough-to-say-nothing-each-time-this-thread-pops-up
I'm-just-too-stupid-and-braggadocious,I-guess.

cobalt king · 10-22-10, 01:40 AM

I was trying to out anyone or blow up there spot, just want to know if making a living off it is possible and the ones who do how do they bet, lots of games small units or few games big units?

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 01:45 AM

If-your-good,
FIRE-AWAY!!!!

I-bet-20-30-sides/totals/halfs/livebets-per-night.

Vary-your-bet-size.

rem sleep · 10-22-10, 02:06 AM

i have a part time job that sucks and currently only bet for a hobby but my dream is to win 15 consecutive bets in a row going all in everytime

THE PROFIT · 10-22-10, 02:08 AM

I used to, but this season I aint makin' anything but a fukin mess!

Domer · 10-22-10, 02:19 AM

been a self-employer bettor for 3 years now

cant really see myself doing this for much longer, though. a couple years, maybe.

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 02:28 AM

rem,
you'll-lose-your-15th-bet.

GELATINOUS CUBE · 10-22-10, 02:30 AM

i-have-no-choice,
the-local-sheriffs-call-and-get-me-fired-from-every-job-i-take.

'Mr.Cube-is-a-dangerous...uh,pedophillic,prison-escapist...and-he-uh...likes-to-go-on-shooting-sprees'

'Mr.Cube,we-are-gonna-have-to-let-you-go'