I was a professional sports bettor for 6 months. Professional meaning that was my sole source of income. My winnings fluctuated from 2k to 3.5k per month for those 6 months. Didn't set the world on fire, but I covered my nut every month, and was trying to build my bankroll. Pro's only bet 2-5% of their bankroll per bet. Up to 10% if they really love a "spot."
I didn't quit because I was losing, I quit because it was sooooo fcking stressful. Once you make your wager, the outcome is out of your hands.
I still remember my last "professional" bet. (I still bet, but only $100 max. Just a hobby now)
I went and did something you are NEVER supposed to do. It was MLB. I took the home team to win by 1.5 runs (which is 2) The reason you don't do that is because if the home team is up by 1 run or more, they don't bat in the bottom of the 9th inning. So, it's OK to take the road team to win by 1.5 runs, but never the home team. But, I liked the spot, got greedy, and took them to win by more than 1 run. And to compound my stupid greedy bet, I also put half my bankroll on it. Really stupid.
Well, fuck me. My team was winning by 2 going into the 9th. Road team tied it. Now, the ONLY way I can win is if someone gets on base, and the next guy HAS TO hit a home run. Because it's the bottom of the 9th, the game is over when a single run crosses home plate. So in the bottom of the 9th, buddy hits a double. Fck! I've got a chance! Hit a homer! The next batter smacks the shit out of it! I literally jumped so high, I scraped my knuckles on the popcorn ceiling in my house! But NO! The center fielder runs to the wall, leaps up, and fucking snagged it just before it went out.
I screamed "NOOOOOOO!!!!" in complete horror. Absolutely fucking devastating.
The game goes to the 14th inning still tied. Bottom of the 14th, buddy hits a double again. Holy shit! I've still got a chance! Next guy up crushes a no-doubter to win it for me. I couldn't fucking believe how lucky I got. I aged myself 10 years in one night because of that stress. It was an online bet, I had them send me a check, for all of my bankroll my registered mail that very night.
The next day, I started looking for a job again.
My own conclusion is that is not possible win on sports bets. If you managed to win that much then that's very impressive.
The next day, I started looking for a job again.
Something very interesting and fun you could have done is ask for a job at the betting company. "Look at this you niggers. I've made my living out of your poorly chosen odds. Look at my betting history. Employ me, I will optimize the crap out of your odds... if you give me a good salary"
I don't know if betting companies employ sports experts or if they use automation with statistics. I believe they use experts, statistics would most likely not suffice.
I'm no expert. But besides that, they know exactly what they are doing. There are 2 kinds of bettors, which they call "squares" or "public" bettors. The other they call "sharps." The squares mostly pick favorites, they love favorites. The line is set to entice public money. The shaps mostly lives in Vegas. The sharps can move the lines if they bet heavy on a game. So what the sharps do is have 20 "runners" place their bets. Say, $2,000. That way, the line won't move drastically. It would move a lot if the sharp walked into a casino and plunked down 50K. These guys are sophisticated as hell.
Wow that's stressful!
Probably for the best. Making a living over shit you have no control over is no way to live.
Good story.... For a fag.
😁 I knew it wouldn't be long before before I heard that comment. I love all you nigger faggots. (No homo)
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