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Old 04-18-08, 03:03 PM   #1
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Just curious to know who actually considers themselves to be a pro bettor...meaning the money you make placing bets be considered better than actually working a job?

Just curious as I've been making plays on and off for about 4 months and am taking a beating. If I lose what I have I'm done for a long while.

Anyone care to share?
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Old 04-18-08, 03:13 PM   #2
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I do not make more money sports betting than my other job yet, but I hope to in about a year. I have had a steady income from Sports Betting for a while now, but I am leaving the money in the accounts until my bank roll is big enough to quit my current job.
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Old 04-18-08, 03:14 PM   #3
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If I made enough money sports betting to compensate for a regular job, I probably wouldn't be posting on this board because I'd be coked out in Vegas with a harem of $5 whores.
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Old 04-18-08, 03:17 PM   #4
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I'd never want to rely on a double into the gap or the river card being a heart to pay my mortgage.

I like my steady job and gambling is for fun.
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Old 04-18-08, 03:22 PM   #5
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If I made enough money sports betting to compensate for a regular job, I probably wouldn't be posting on this board because I'd be coked out in Vegas with a harem of $5 whores.
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Old 04-18-08, 03:25 PM   #6
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If I made enough money sports betting to compensate for a regular job, I probably wouldn't be posting on this board because I'd be coked out in Vegas with a harem of $5 whores.







Don't know about others but I'm getting my ass kicked this year in bases, down almost 20 units.
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Old 04-18-08, 03:29 PM   #7
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up 6 units on the season.
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Old 04-18-08, 03:36 PM   #8
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i make money when i dont chase

when i chase i can reverse 6 winning days in a row
as everyonesays, do not chase
no moatter how bad you feel its better than feeling twice as bad
never chase
never chase

if cubs lose i gotta chase BIG on dbacks laying big wood
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Old 04-18-08, 03:52 PM   #9
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I've been about even in baseball. Doing a little better since I decided to do just totals until May. Couldn't pick a side for shit, so why try and do something you're not, right?

My main plays are totals and then looking for bargains on 2nd halves of games.
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Old 04-18-08, 06:06 PM   #10
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i make money when i dont chase

when i chase i can reverse 6 winning days in a row
as everyonesays, do not chase
no moatter how bad you feel its better than feeling twice as bad
never chase
never chase

if cubs lose i gotta chase BIG on dbacks laying big wood
The chase kills me, but it can be second nature. I can have a few great days and make some money, and follow it up with a few horrible days as my mind turns to recovery mode. I seem to do my best when I focus on one game at a time. My MLB plays have been awful this week, undoing a profitable spell that I enjoyed last week. Tonight I wont be playing on baseball unless I have success on my hockey play.(Rangers)
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Old 04-18-08, 06:11 PM   #11
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So far I'm up $1700. This is a hobby for me, but I admit it's addictive. I expect to be up about $12K at the end of the season. That will pay for Vegas and my annual golf club membership.
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Old 04-18-08, 06:13 PM   #12
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any person can make money if they just follow sharp bettors
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Old 04-18-08, 06:13 PM   #13
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tryed to use counterfeit they wouldn't go for it . '_
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Old 04-18-08, 06:14 PM   #14
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Doing really well in bases. Still early... plenty of time to give it all back.
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Old 04-18-08, 06:26 PM   #15
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nobody can pick winners and losers
nobody
you can only locate value
nobody can pick winners, especially nfl
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any person can make money if they just follow sharp bettors

I could use a hand, who in your opinion are the sharp bettors? Thanks.
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