If you're good AND you can prove it, you can make a steadier side income by selling your picks.
Case in point: Scott Kellen (aka SIXTH SENSE).
He would consistantly post winners, and did it for 2-3 years. Last year, he set up a service for around $250 per year (it costs around $350 this year) so while he wins betting sports, he also makes a little bit of change on the side by selling his picks and his analysis.
Case in point: Scott Kellen (aka SIXTH SENSE).
He would consistantly post winners, and did it for 2-3 years. Last year, he set up a service for around $250 per year (it costs around $350 this year) so while he wins betting sports, he also makes a little bit of change on the side by selling his picks and his analysis.
I am of the opinion that no one can win betting one way for a lifetime. Just my opinion, but I have yet to see anyone that has gotten super rich doing it.
You can make a living getting favorable lines and hedging on and off positions.
I did it for about 7-8 years and made more than enough to live on.
Starting bankroll is relative. But a mid 5 figure is probably realistic unless you live at home and don't have any expenses.
As for selling picks. Not a great way to make money either. Basically you need to be a good enough salesman to sell them, and also a good enough picker to at least fool people into thinking you can pick enoug winners long term to help them.
Most of the angles and areas that are most profitable are usually available for only a few minutes if that, simply because the advantage players are on them so much quicker.
It takes a lot to do it, and even guys that are "smart' enough to do it, might even fail. You need a certain mentality and demeanor to do it and have optimal results long term.
EVERYONE can win when they are winning. But throw a few losers in there, or a real bad streak, and you will see where the people that can do it and can't do it are seperated.
If I had a dollar for every tout or poster that claimed to be professional and then came in here and cried about how they have lost everything and quitting, due to a bad run, I would be rich as well.
Best advise I can give anyone. Don't even START gambling, it will make it a lot easier on you in the long run.
You can make a living getting favorable lines and hedging on and off positions.
I did it for about 7-8 years and made more than enough to live on.
Starting bankroll is relative. But a mid 5 figure is probably realistic unless you live at home and don't have any expenses.
As for selling picks. Not a great way to make money either. Basically you need to be a good enough salesman to sell them, and also a good enough picker to at least fool people into thinking you can pick enoug winners long term to help them.
Most of the angles and areas that are most profitable are usually available for only a few minutes if that, simply because the advantage players are on them so much quicker.
It takes a lot to do it, and even guys that are "smart' enough to do it, might even fail. You need a certain mentality and demeanor to do it and have optimal results long term.
EVERYONE can win when they are winning. But throw a few losers in there, or a real bad streak, and you will see where the people that can do it and can't do it are seperated.
If I had a dollar for every tout or poster that claimed to be professional and then came in here and cried about how they have lost everything and quitting, due to a bad run, I would be rich as well.
Best advise I can give anyone. Don't even START gambling, it will make it a lot easier on you in the long run.
Dickiesmiles "I have been a professional sports bettor for 21 years. Last year I had my best year....I broke even."
Pretty clueless "professional" you are then. A "proffesional sports bettor that has lost for 21 years straight - lol. Must have a rich daddy or rob a few banks here and there to get by.
I thought the word professional means you make a living - obviously not!
Pretty clueless "professional" you are then. A "proffesional sports bettor that has lost for 21 years straight - lol. Must have a rich daddy or rob a few banks here and there to get by.
I thought the word professional means you make a living - obviously not!
dickesmiles, how much emphasis do u place upon money management. there are many who probably could be pros but aren't because they either a. bet more than 2% of their bankroll, or b. simply don't have enough money to start with. Most people, particularly men, are probably not as good at sports betting as they could be because they chase losses and don't approach it as a long term money making goal. plus, maybe you could study different systems that may make you some money. I've just started sports betting in early august and i'm up 50 units flat betting on every bet. seems to work for me or maybe i'm just lucky
Make a great living off it!
