COMPETITION and BACK STABBING...

THE SHRINK · May 19, 2005

A lot of you would be shocked if I told you how much back stabbing and jealousy goes on behind the scenes regarding sports books and other gambling portals...

The instigators really look childish and petty in the eyes of others who have to listen to this garbage which quite often is agenda driven...

I guess in this environment where competition is so keen, it goes with the territory, but so many who I used to respect, I don't any longer...

It's always been my belief that one should make it on his or her own, without the need to put others down...

Oh well, what goes around, comes around..:smoker2:

THE SHRINK

Whoson1st · May 19, 2005

Probably a fact in all sectors of business today. Yep-it's childish; but what's the saying:' "All's fair in War and Business"? I don't agree with that--but......

Fishhead · May 19, 2005

I never understood why EVERYBODY does not want EVERYBODY to succeed........even if it may be a little bit more than their own self.

They should only look on it as a way to motivate themselves to become better, rather it be in business or just life on a day-to-day basis.

Life is to short, wish your neighbor well, and chances are you will prosper also.

-F-

Dawoofdaddy · May 19, 2005

Shocked? I'm not at all shocked. It's very common in many aspects of life.

Rainbow · May 19, 2005

Bookmakers are the WORST, one gets jealous if the other makes more money than the other, I will not go out on a limb and start calling out names, but its sickening how so many knock each other in this business all over jealousy.

RobFunk · May 19, 2005

Ego's play a major role in a lot of this

Woody0 · May 19, 2005

I guess they all need to see "A Beautiful Mind" and then figure out how to apply game theory to their business.

RPM · May 19, 2005

yeah, but sometimes just looking out for your own best interests is considered backstabbing by a lot of people....

sherman · May 19, 2005

Fishhead said:
I never understood why EVERYBODY does not want EVERYBODY to succeed........even if it may be a little bit more than their own self.

They should only look on it as a way to motivate themselves to become better, rather it be in business or just life on a day-to-day basis.

Life is to short, wish your neighbor well, and chances are you will prosper also.

-F-

You beat me to it....

Journeyman · May 19, 2005

Shrink , you were a pioneer...many are jealous, you caught lightning in a bottle, was there some lady luck involved? probably

...more power to you though!

SHAWN GOTTI · May 19, 2005

****, i was saw 2 bookmakers get into a fight because a customer of bookie a called bookie b to get 7 points on a pro football teaser since bookie a only gave 6 points on a pro teaser!:monsters- :lolBIG:

Rainbow · May 19, 2005

I hate a back stabber period, thats the people thats hard to trust, what I hated more than anything was when I was working for one. how some of them can be so nice in front of you or on the phone is beyond me. This guy has no clue how to book or its a matter of time before he goes broke. Rob, defintely EGO plays a big part...

wilheim · May 19, 2005

Classic Backstabber - King of Hearts

wil.

TheGeneral+ · May 19, 2005

It is SO hard to find trust, especially on the internet. The thing that is cool though is it is such a small world on here. Word gets around quickly in this business and usually you can find out about the ones who are or want to stab you in the back.

Another issue is that Most people can't keep their darn mouths shut when asked.

lander · May 19, 2005

Ken,
Change out of those panties -- it's a dog eat dog world.

This is just the way Darwin would have it ...

JohnBuzz · May 19, 2005

I will be the first to give Ken credit for having the steadiest hand although I think most of us in the offshore category have improved over time. There must of been something I missed that prompted this post by Ken but overall I see a lot of positives.

lander · May 19, 2005

Buzz,
I got Ken at an A-
I have you at a B
I have Dante at an Fu

THE SHRINK · May 19, 2005

John,

Thanks for the kudos. I have mutual respect for you as well. Like always, you are very perceptive. No need to share dirty laundry on this forum.

Over the years, I have learned to become a softer and kinder Shrink. I will give you a holler when I return back to Virginia...

THE SHRINK

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I read somewhere a claim that on average, books spend an average of $300 advertising dollars per new player. If that is remotely close, it's real easy to understand the level of competitiveness.

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TheGeneral+ · May 19, 2005

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I read somewhere a claim that on average, books spend an average of $300 advertising dollars per new player. If that is remotely close, it's real easy to understand the level of competitiveness.

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