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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Algorithmic Betting: At What Point Does the Human Element Become Obsolete?.That's a fair callout Fade. Maybe the real question is: should we be learning these skills, or should we accept being hobbyists? -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Sport LOOKS Easy to Bet But Destroys Everyone?.Smart decision Princess. Golf is a graveyard for bankrolls.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.That's exactly why most people can't follow Kelly. During a losing streak your bets shrink, which feels like giving up. But...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Tony that's the harsh reality check many of us need. Is betting still worth the time investment given declining edges?
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Moral Hazard of Betting Sponsorships in Sports - Are We Corrupting the Games We Love?.I'd support: 1. Ban betting ads during live sports 2. Ban betting sponsorships on jerseys 3. Separate league revenue from betting handle...
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SharpEddie47 posted the thread What Does Your Betting Space Look Like and Does It Affect Your Decisions? in Chat.Question that came up during the last thread about physical betting rituals: what does your actual betting space look like? I have a...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Does the Physical Act of Placing a Bet Matter? App vs Desktop vs In-Person.Voice betting is the logical extreme of frictionless betting. Thought immediately becomes action without even physical touch.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Fair Fade. Maybe not impossible but approaching impractical for most people. The ROI required to justify time investment keeps decreasing.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Sport LOOKS Easy to Bet But Destroys Everyone?.Politics betting is profitable if you understand polling but highly regulated in the US. Mostly offshore.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Sound of Winning: Why Do We Refresh Score Apps Instead of Just Watching?.Rarely. If it's a playoff game or something significant, maybe. Regular season games? Only if I have action on them.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Right. Entertainment betting unaffected. But the "serious amateur" category - people like Tony, Prof, Klaus who dedicate real time to...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.Pinnacle is the sharpest book in the world. They welcome winners, have high limits, and their closing lines are the best predictor of...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread At What Win Rate Does Betting Stop Being Gambling and Become Investing?.Princess that's honestly not a bad approach for most people. Treat it as entertainment with an entertainment budget. Don't stress about...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Fade the scale is different. It's not just "sharp versus square" anymore. It's "institutional professional operations versus everyone...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Moral Hazard of Betting Sponsorships in Sports - Are We Corrupting the Games We Love?.You're not overthinking Princess. Once you see the incentive structures you can't unsee them. Doesn't mean every call is corrupt, but...