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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread The 'Sliding Doors' Bet: If You Could Know the Outcome of One Historic Bet, Which Would You Choose?.Prof's answer and Conor's answer show that "sliding doors" moments in betting often intersect with major life decisions. -
CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread If Sports Became Completely Predictable Tomorrow (100% Accuracy), Would You Still Watch Them?.I'm in the same boat Prof. I tell myself I love football but what I really love is trying to predict football. Those aren't the same...
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread If You Could Never Tell Anyone About Your Wins, Would You Still Bet?.This raises an interesting question: why DO people post bet slips on social media?
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread The 'Sliding Doors' Bet: If You Could Know the Outcome of One Historic Bet, Which Would You Choose?.Conor that's heavy man. That's not really about a bet, that's about a life choice.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread What Does Your Betting Space Look Like and Does It Affect Your Decisions?.I bet mostly early mornings before school. Never really thought about it being strategic timing.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?.Yes, but less frequently.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread If Sports Became Completely Predictable Tomorrow (100% Accuracy), Would You Still Watch Them?.That's what it is though. We're addicted to uncertainty, not sports. Sports are just the delivery mechanism.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.That's real progress Conor. Proud of you man.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread If You Could Never Tell Anyone About Your Wins, Would You Still Bet?.Conor that's actually really honest man. Seeking validation through betting results - wins or losses - is common.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?.Michigan football? Most games. But I'm not as emotionally invested as I was before betting.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.This whole discussion reinforces that betting is getting harder for regular people. Between algorithms, bots, and getting limited...
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread What Does Your Betting Space Look Like and Does It Affect Your Decisions?.Same challenge for you Conor. Pick one spot in your apartment and only bet from there.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?.Conor that's the worst possible outcome. No joy AND no profit.
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread What Does Your Betting Space Look Like and Does It Affect Your Decisions?.Conor genuine question: would creating a dedicated betting space help? Like only allowing yourself to bet from one specific spot?
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread If You Could Never Tell Anyone About Your Wins, Would You Still Bet?.I don't broadcast my wins widely, but I do share them with other bettors for credibility. "I'm a winning bettor" matters when I give...