When a player is a Dime bettor on average

TheGeneral+ · Jun 17, 2003

Is there any thrill for them in betting a dollar on a game?

Thanks

PatrickMcIrish · Jun 17, 2003

8isenough · Jun 17, 2003

No not on a single game but Futures and stuff are a different story. I usually bet at least a dime but My Futures play on the Spurs this year was for a dollar.

tsm123 · Jun 17, 2003

Sure.

A proven handicapper is one who can analyze a matchup and GRADE THE PLAY. If the outcomes follow his analysis, then it would only stand to reason some plays are stronger than others.

A probable side which receives a lower grade, recieves a lower wager.

corey · Jun 17, 2003

Most of the dime players we deal with are at least "semi-sharp", and the others just for fun. Neither type plays for a buck much. Maybe the odd parlay or two.

nets2k2 · Jun 17, 2003

No thrill at all. But a dumb square like me puts down a few bucks on parlays though.
It has to do with the winning amount. You just dont like to see a 100 win instead of a 1000 win. It feels like money lost instead of money won. Sick mentality

TheGeneral+ · Jun 17, 2003

I see. Guess dime players feel the same way i do when i wager a pop/cola with a buddy

TTinCO · Jun 17, 2003

When you usually play a nickel or a dime a game, a $100 play isn't even worth staying up late to watch.

vinividivinci · Jun 17, 2003

"The less you bet, the more you lose, when you win."

VVV

Journeyman · Jun 17, 2003

ONCE YOU REACH A DIME A GAME REGULARLY, ITS HARD GOING BACK TO 1-2 DOLLARS AND GET THE HIGH.......

DavidMatthews · Jun 17, 2003

Dollar bets don't do anything for me...

The only time $1 bets are fun is to settle an argument with a friend... kinda like the two rich brothers in the movie Trading Places.

David

Journeyman · Jun 17, 2003

I THOUGHT THE DOLLAR WAS ACTUALLY 100? AN ACTUAL DOLLAR,LOL, NOW THAT IS LIKE FINDING A PENNY.......

nets2k2 · Jun 18, 2003

Here is an example of a parlay of mine tonight.

Wager Type: Parlay (4 team)
Wager Status: Win
Risk / To Win Amount: 100.00 / 2,123.10 (USD) Accepted 6/17/2003 6:38 PM
Amount Paid: 470.00

Item #1
Wager Type: Total
Outcome: Cancelled
Sport / Period: MLB Baseball / Game
Line:
Atlanta Braves/Philadelphia Phillies 6/17/2003 7:05:01 PM - EST
Over 9 -115
Pitchers: S REYNOLDS - Must Pitch B MYERS - Must Pitch

Item #2
Wager Type: Total
Outcome: Win
Sport / Period: MLB Baseball / Game
Line:
San Francisco Giants/Los Angeles Dodgers 6/17/2003 10:10:01 PM - EST
Under 6½ +100
Pitchers: J FOPPERT - Must Pitch K BROWN - Must Pitch

Item #3
Wager Type: Money Line
Outcome: Cancelled
Sport / Period: MLB Baseball / Game
Line:
Baltimore Orioles 6/17/2003 7:05:01 PM - EST
+153
Pitchers: R HALLADAY - Must Pitch O DAAL - Must Pitch

Item #4
Wager Type: Run Line
Outcome: Win
Sport / Period: MLB Baseball / Game
Line:
Seattle Mariners 6/17/2003 10:05:01 PM - EST
-1½ +135
Pitchers: K APPIER - Must Pitch R FRANKLIN - Must Pitch

The braves total pushed and the Orioles game got postponed so instead of winning 2100 I won 370 and I wasnt even content. You should be happy anytime you beat the odds and win a parlay but when you dont win the amount you expected to win you just aren't happy. Again a sick mentality.

TheGeneral+ · Jun 20, 2003

Journeyman, A dollar is $100 to me

Journeyman · Jun 20, 2003

someone was actually referring to a George Washington, General...

squirrelsear · Jun 20, 2003

yes you can. I want to win 100 just as bad as the 1000. the only difference might be the matchup.

HacheMan · Jun 20, 2003

Remember the article I , and I believe someone else posted in the past about scientists proving gambling affects the brain almost identically the same way cocaine does? Well, it also mentioned that the more the person bet, the higher the reaction in the brain was when responding to the adrenaline.

jjgold · Jun 20, 2003

I have bet anywhere from 50 cents to 5000 on a game, it all depends on my funds at the time, a bet is a bet. If a am desperate I will make a $1 10 parlay to try and build my bankroll. I cannot sleep with out having action.

TheGeneral+ · Jun 22, 2003

Pretty much how i feel. When you wager an amount for a period of time & then go smaller, the intrigue is gone. The addiction is pretty awesome.

Sometimes though, if you lay off for a while, then the karma will come back with a smaller amount.

Good luck