can honestly say that I am up "lifetime" in all my gambling endeavors. How I pulled that out playing casino games is beyond me
Also remember that the average poster here is maybe a little "sharper" than most. At minimum, they know about low juice, what parlay/teaser payouts should be, and how to shop lines. I've met a lot of gamblers that will lay -120 on NFL sides without knowing the difference, when they can get -107 and a half point better somewhere else...these are the people that keep the books very happy.
Also remember that the average poster here is maybe a little "sharper" than most. At minimum, they know about low juice, what parlay/teaser payouts should be, and how to shop lines. I've met a lot of gamblers that will lay -120 on NFL sides without knowing the difference, when they can get -107 and a half point better somewhere else...these are the people that keep the books very happy.
the results of this poll could be accurate. contrary to what sick gambler said, the poll does not show that "close to 80% of the posters here make money, or break even." its not representative of all the posters on this board. so you can't extrapolate the numbers to mirror the entire board. it just says those are the results of the people who respond, so its a self-selecting group. who is more likely to respond to this kind of poll? people who do well probably.
im' just as skeptical as any of you, because i don't think those numbers reflect true #'s. but i'm saying it doesn't necessarily mean people aren't responding honestly.
just a thought
im' just as skeptical as any of you, because i don't think those numbers reflect true #'s. but i'm saying it doesn't necessarily mean people aren't responding honestly.
just a thought
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According to this poll.. close to 80% of the posters here make money, or break even.. Then my question is.. how the hell do the books continue to stay in business if 80% win or break even at worst..
Something is not right here..
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This actually may be right Sick.....or close to it. Remember, the people that have voted in this poll are forum everydayers sort of speak. They may be very small players who grind out a profit through contests, bonuses, etc., etc. And to answer your question, the posters that have lost money, lose in a BIG way and more than make up for the penny and nickel winners. I can also relate to this first hand, because I would venture at least 80% of the posters that have come to know at the RX and through MSN are definetly winners.......yourself obviously being one of them.
According to this poll.. close to 80% of the posters here make money, or break even.. Then my question is.. how the hell do the books continue to stay in business if 80% win or break even at worst..
Something is not right here..
This actually may be right Sick.....or close to it. Remember, the people that have voted in this poll are forum everydayers sort of speak. They may be very small players who grind out a profit through contests, bonuses, etc., etc. And to answer your question, the posters that have lost money, lose in a BIG way and more than make up for the penny and nickel winners. I can also relate to this first hand, because I would venture at least 80% of the posters that have come to know at the RX and through MSN are definetly winners.......yourself obviously being one of them.
