Newbie's guide to keeping your money

drunkguy · Jul 17, 2003

1. Never overbet. A good range for bets is 1-2% of your bankroll. Pick your unit size and stick to it. Never chase when you are down by betting outside your normal range.

2. Always shop for the best line. It's best to use 3-5 books with a variety of lines. Getting the best possible lines is an important part of winning.

3. Make plays at reduced vig if possible. This is worth more to your bottom line than most people realize.

4. Take advantage of deposit bonuses when you can. Don't worry about being a "bonus whore". Better to be a rich whore than broke.

These four things will keep more money in your pocket. If you follow all of these, you will only need to hit very slightly over 50% of your games to break even. Even the worst handicapper should be able to get through the season.

And remember...there's a lot of up and downs, so don't take this game too seriously...

Fishhead · Oct 8, 2003

Good advice

BoratSagdiyev · Oct 8, 2003

Thank you so much. You are good man.

RPM · Oct 8, 2003

very good advice!~

drunkguy · Oct 8, 2003

damn fishhead, you must have been bored digging this up from 3 months ago

grindingwheel · Oct 9, 2003

Here's another idea. Don't buy picks from a sports service until you've been around long enough to know who is legit. It'll take a few years and here's the tip-off. If they advertise or cold-call you, they aren't the ones you are looking for. Instead put that money into handicapping books from the Gamblers Book Club.

BoratSagdiyev · Oct 10, 2003

I have good idea too. You can never lose money with my system . I go to University Khazenwhari and I think I know one thing or two. First you have to find man who let you bet with credit. Then if you lose you just change where you live and then you have %100 chance to no lose money.

tranhang04032001 · Jan 6, 2022

drunkguy said:
1. Never overbet. A good range for bets is 1-2% of your bankroll. Pick your unit size and stick to it. Never chase when you are down by betting outside your normal range.

2. Always shop for the best line. It's best to use 3-5 books with a variety of lines. Getting the best possible lines is an important part of winning.

3. Make plays at reduced vig if possible. This is worth more to your bottom line than most people realize.

4. Take advantage of deposit bonuses when you can. Don't worry about being a "bonus whore". Better to be a rich whore than broke.

These four things will keep more money in your pocket. If you follow all of these, you will only need to hit very slightly over 50% of your games to break even. Even the worst handicapper should be able to get through the season.

And remember...there's a lot of up and downs, so don't take this game too seriously...

Good advice man