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Luke 01-04-2016 05:16 PM

Yeah, not to mention that no bookie would allow themselves to get beat up so badly over a long period of time. If you win at that high of a clip, you have to find people with a good credit line to place wagers for you. You don't just stick with one bookie who is happy to pay you out every single week of the season.

It is possible that someone could win at a 73% clip over 6 seasons, but it would be in the 99.95% (or some similar large number) percentile of winners. A huge outlier in other words. I can imagine that it is possible because I've seen some crazy runs in gambling, but without any proof you have to take stuff like that with a grain of salt.

Peter_Spaeth 01-04-2016 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeLyon (Post 1487951)
Yeah, not to mention that no bookie would allow themselves to get beat up so badly over a long period of time. If you win at that high of a clip, you have to find people with a good credit line to place wagers for you. You don't just stick with one bookie who is happy to pay you out every single week of the season.

It is possible that someone could win at a 73% clip over 6 seasons, but it would be in the 99.95% (or some similar large number) percentile of winners. A huge outlier in other words. I can imagine that it is possible because I've seen some crazy runs in gambling, but without any proof you have to take stuff like that with a grain of salt.

Let's see him post his picks in real time.

Bpm0014 01-04-2016 06:10 PM

As stated earlier, I have gone through numerous bookies in the last couple of years. Look, I have nothing to prove. I do not own a website, I'm not trying to start a website, I'm not trying to start a business, nor am I touting my service. I simply stated that I spend my gambling winnings on cards/memorabilia/etc. I have a family, a nursing degree, I played college baseball, I now play ultra competitive softball, and work for a health insurance company. I'm a normal regular guy who happens to fly under the radar and make a couple bucks betting NCAA/NFL football. For the record I bet $100-$500 a game with an occasional $1000/$2000 here and there. Again, if you do not believe me I'm completely 100% fine with that.

ALR-bishop 01-04-2016 06:17 PM

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Tell us about your softball exploits.

Peter_Spaeth 01-04-2016 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpm0014 (Post 1487978)
As stated earlier, I have gone through numerous bookies in the last couple of years. Look, I have nothing to prove. I do not own a website, I'm not trying to start a website, I'm not trying to start a business, nor am I touting my service. I simply stated that I spend my gambling winnings on cards/memorabilia/etc. I have a family, a nursing degree, I played college baseball, I now play ultra competitive softball, and work for a health insurance company. I'm a normal regular guy who happens to fly under the radar and make a couple bucks betting NCAA/NFL football. For the record I bet $100-$500 a game with an occasional $1000/$2000 here and there. Again, if you do not believe me I'm completely 100% fine with that.

I can't prove anything, and you may well be telling the truth, but I am naturally going to be skeptical of anyone claiming a 73 percent success rate betting FB games against the point spread over many years when the most successful professionals are at 60. That would make you one of the greatest gamblers of all time. Sure, it's possible.

Peter_Spaeth 01-04-2016 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ALR-bishop (Post 1487982)
Tell us about your softball exploits.

He is batting .730. :D:D

Leon 01-04-2016 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 1487985)
He is batting .730. :D:D

That wouldn't be that great in men's softball. If I am not hitting that, I am pissed at myself.

Bpm0014 01-04-2016 06:36 PM

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Haha. It's softball. And I bat leadoff. So I better hit .700. I have 2 Rings. (Don't laugh).

Bpm0014 01-04-2016 06:37 PM

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Peter_Spaeth 01-04-2016 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon (Post 1487992)
That wouldn't be that great in men's softball. If I am not hitting that, I am pissed at myself.

LOL. But you aren't playing ultra competitive I bet. :eek:

Bpm0014 01-04-2016 06:48 PM

He is correct. .730 is not that great in competitive softball. It's good, but leadoff should hit .800+

hangman62 01-04-2016 07:15 PM

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It doesn't add up....a winning % like that gambling on sports ! ????

4815162342 01-04-2016 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hangman62 (Post 1488029)
It doesn't add up....a winning % like that gambling on sports ! ????


He's a bookie killer!

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the 'stache 01-05-2016 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 1487444)
There's a whole spectrum of wealth and spending on here, but the good news is that in overwhelming part it isn't an issue. If you get enjoyment out of whatever you are able to afford, that's the important thing.

Well said.

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 1487929)
Very impressive, I cannot imagine there are many people in the history of the world who have picked 73 percent versus the point spread.

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Leon 01-05-2016 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bpm0014 (Post 1488006)
He is correct. .730 is not that great in competitive softball. It's good, but leadoff should hit .800+

I usually bat 3 or 4...

Bpm0014 01-05-2016 08:26 AM

You must be a pretty good hitter. 3rd in softball is almost always the best hitter on the team...

Leon 01-05-2016 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bpm0014 (Post 1488196)
You must be a pretty good hitter. 3rd in softball is almost always the best hitter on the team...

Ok....Our team is mediocre so I am a stand out :). I love playing though.....btw, I am left handed and play ss, 3rd, 2nd and all over the outfield when needed.....Sometimes our team has both a lefty ss and lefty 2nd base. It makes double plays interesting. You should see me spin when I play 2nd....it's pretty good except the ball goes all of the place sometimes......(most times it's on target though)

Back to topic, I used to spend a ton relative to my resources. Now I spend a little less (at least until some family finances get figured out)


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