At What size of bets do books start to take notice?

Stickie · Jul 7, 2005

I asked this in another thread but wanted to hear from a few of the guys that may know.

Hitman26 · Jul 7, 2005

I would guess a nickel and up for their new players.

Stickie · Jul 7, 2005

That low? I would have thought for sure at least a dime.

ClipJoint · Jul 7, 2005

I don't think the amount matters much...it is more their style of play. You could play a couple dimes a game and no one would blink (at the larger books) as long as you aren't chasing steam or using BW's plays.

:lolBIG:

Stickie · Jul 7, 2005

My plays are always the same as bucsfan's :lolBIG: no steam.

TTinCO · Jul 7, 2005

Depends entirely on the book. In general, if you normally make limit pops, odds are that someone has probably taken a look at you. Steam limit pops, and then it comes down to how that book feels about that kind of action.

Stickie · Jul 7, 2005

It would be nearly impossible to hit steam at a good book would it not?
They are setting the lines and moving them earlier than other copy cat books.

If you play the same amount on every play for the most part, no issues then at most books it seems.

dmmd98 · Jul 7, 2005

and it also depends on who is making the bet not always the amount of the bet.

Stickie · Jul 7, 2005

dmmd98 said:
and it also depends on who is making the bet not always the amount of the bet.

Explain that for me.

dmmd98 · Jul 7, 2005

i'll give you an example however it doesn't relate exactly to offshore but rather a bookie. There was this bookie I knew back in the day and we would get to taking. One day I saw this guy make a $20 baseball bet and after he leaves he goes well that ticket will be a winner. I go what do you mean and his says that guy been winning at baseball for 5 years. I then ask why do you take his action to which his reply was he only bets $20 so I adjust things from there and then bet it at a bigger amount with another book.

Stickie · Jul 7, 2005

I've never bet with a bookie, just offshore.

dmmd98 · Jul 7, 2005

me neither actually but oddly enough I knew many of them when I was younger

Tulsa · Jul 8, 2005

Clip Joint said:
I don't think the amount matters much...it is more their style of play. You could play a couple dimes a game and no one would blink (at the larger books) as long as you aren't chasing steam or using BW's plays.

:lolBIG:

Who or what is BW? tulsa

Hitman26 · Jul 8, 2005

BW = Billy Walters

tatehill2000 · Jul 8, 2005

Tulsa,,

type in the name Billy walters golf course ,,, you will get your anwer,,, most likely you will find BWs BIO,,, he is the most Legendary "GAMBLER" on the boards,,,

he has lost his fortunes a few times over,,, he is one of the FIRST CATS that ever used a computer strength system with Foots,,, anyway,,, you should read about him,,, it is the Homeowrk for the night for you,,LOL<,,

you will see his name thrown around alot now that you are on the path of Enlightenment,,,LOL,,,,

props bro,,
tater
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Tulsa · Jul 9, 2005

tatehill2000 said:
Tulsa,,

type in the name Billy walters golf course ,,, you will get your anwer,,, most likely you will find BWs BIO,,, he is the most Legendary "GAMBLER" on the boards,,,

he has lost his fortunes a few times over,,, ,

Thanks guys. I did my homework and that is ONE VERY interesting story! Wow, what a life. Thanks for the assignment. I'll have my paper on him up soon! LOL! Good to see you 'round Tate. I hope all is going well for you. tulsa

nimue77 · Jul 9, 2005

Absolutely not. Even pinnacle can be caught slow on a move occasionally, though often they are the first mover.

Stickie said:
It would be nearly impossible to hit steam at a good book would it not?
They are setting the lines and moving them earlier than other copy cat books.

If you play the same amount on every play for the most part, no issues then at most books it seems.

Dawoofdaddy · Jul 9, 2005

It depends which book. Some places seem to sweat any/all action if you are often winning.

winbet · Jul 9, 2005

I dont know about them jokers in the Caribbean, but in Britain its done on a notification pyramid system. All telephonists are given a ceiling, if the bet is more it goes to the next level for confirmation, this is usually where you get the knock back. After some time, a punter can become what they call, A Regular, meaning he is a confirmed loser and have a higher ceiling on his account. These accounts then become much sought after by commission agents working for Pro's who have no outs. The mug then realises how live the bets going through his account are and wants some of the action, all of a sudden a foot soldier is born. He is then asked, in return for the information, that he goes to Ten Street shops putting on £50s at a time, Get 10-20 of these and your now in the commission business :103631605