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    GoIrish682
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    why books are afraid of tennis bets?

    without giving the store away, can anyone help me out specifically (in a PM) as to what exactly has books scared of getting hurt with tennis (other than any other sport)?

    quote from Jon at BetIslands:
    I will answer this the most honest way possible , tennis is a sport that a sportsbook can get hurt booking it our low limits for this sport are there for risk management once we get to know the player I will look at their accounts if they request higher limits and get back to them.


    Thanks-- after i understand i can edit post into the benign
    Last edited by GoIrish682; 09-01-11 at 12:21 AM.

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    Hareeba!
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    Been numerous cases of fixes in recent years.

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    acarmelo1
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    Well also, not everybody bets on obscure tennis matches. So they may have a one sided game.

    Where like 7 people take the same guy and only 1 dude take the other guy.

    And it is a risk for the Book to have action like that.

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    in play, run(s)
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    The same reason as for any other bets and sports: Because they may lose money with it

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    if you bet on big favorites like federer or nadal they will love your money

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    goblue12
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    It all depends on the style of betting.

    If you're a steam chaser / line shopper you'll be severely limited after a hot month.

    If you bet favorites in parlays on TV games they will always be willing to take your action.

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