Question regarding scalping

Icemantbi · May 23, 2008

Would a sportsbook like Pinny have any beef with scalping? Reason I ask, I took a very good line on a hockey game which has risen.

I took the game at +102. Line is now +181 for the other side. Terrific scalp opportunity. But playing at the same book (pinny), wondering if they would care or not. This is not for a large amount either, just a small amount.

Doug · May 23, 2008

Fine with Pinny.

Could the 1st line be bad ?

Icemantbi · May 23, 2008

Yes Doug, it was a terrible line. I got it as soon as it opened, and the same side got pounded throughout the day.

Great to hear, I didn't think it would be a problem.

Doug · May 23, 2008

The 1st sounds like it may get cancelled.

<table style="width: 100%;" border="0"><tbody><tr class="Column_Date_Headers_Odds"><td colspan="7">NHL OT Included Hockey - Sat 5/24

</td> </tr><tr class="Column_Headers_Odds"> <td colspan="3">Game</td><td>Handicap</td><td>Money Line</td><td>Total Points</td><td>More</td> </tr><tr class="AD1"> <td>Sat 5/24</td><td>1</td><td>Pittsburgh Penguins</td><td>+1.5 -196</td><td>+153</td><td>OVER 5.5 +108</td><td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="middle">
</td> </tr><tr class="AD1"> <td>05:05 PM</td><td>2</td><td>Detroit Red Wings</td><td>-1.5 +181</td><td>-163</td><td>UNDER 5.5 -118</td></tr></tbody></table>

Doug · May 23, 2008

The +181 is -1.5 goals.

Doug · May 23, 2008

So you have Pitts +1.5 +102 ?

Icemantbi · May 23, 2008

No Doug, Memorial Cup game.

Icemantbi · May 23, 2008

Basically, Pinny opened the line at +102 for the Kitchener Rangers.

The Kitchener Rangers got pounded up to -220 (at gametime)

the other side (Belleville Bulls) went all the way to +205.

Anyways, when I saw +205, I scalped it (sort of). If Belleville wins, I get my money back. If Kitchener wins, I'll profit.