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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread How Has Betting Changed Your Body?.Exercise dropped off during heavy betting periods. Used to run regularly. During NFL season I tell myself I'll go after the games... -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Have You Ever Rooted FOR an Injury/Benching Because of Your Bet?.Here's the thing that actually bothers me most. I've watched games hoping a player has a quiet game, stays healthy, doesn't get hurt...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What's the Most Money You've Spent RESEARCHING a Bet You Didn't Place?.The subscription angle is interesting too. I pay for three data services. Total about $180 a month. Some months I use them constantly...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Has Betting Changed Who Your Friends Are?.My wife. That's it. And even with her, I talk about betting more than she wants.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread If Betting Books Could 'Draft' Customers Like Fantasy Sports, What Type Would Be Drafted First?.It is depressing but important. Know your value to the books. Understand how they see you. If you're a first-round pick, you're being...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Would You Rather Your Partner Know Your Full Search History or Full Betting History?.Prof's point is uncomfortable because it's probably true for most of us. Search history and betting history would both tell the same...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Has Betting Changed Who Your Friends Are?.Prof that hit me hard. "I know your betting philosophies but nothing about your actual lives." I've been on this forum for years. I...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What's the Most Money You've Spent RESEARCHING a Bet You Didn't Place?.Oli I agree with you in theory. In practice I've done it anyway. Spent four hours on something, line is still there, edge has narrowed...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Have You Ever Rooted FOR an Injury/Benching Because of Your Bet?.Taffy I think you're right that there's a moral gradient here. Hoping someone sits out a coach's decision: least bad. Hoping for...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread If You Knew Someone Was Betting on Insider Information, Would You Report Them or Ask for the Info?.Klaus's three options framing is the right one. Report: almost nobody actually does this. Use it: most people would if it was easy and...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What If Bookmakers Had To Publish Their Win Rate Against Individual Customers?.Summary: Mandatory loss disclosure would: 1. Cause 15-25% of customers to quit (industry estimate) 2. Force casual bettors to confront...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Physical Sensation Do You Associate With Different Betting Outcomes?.The bad beat embarrassment response is probably your body registering that your judgment was right but the outcome was wrong. Which is...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Would You Do If Your Child Became You (As A Bettor)?.Here's what I'd actually do if my nephew came to me at 22 wanting to bet seriously. I'd show him my spreadsheet. Every bet for 20...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Would Your Eulogy Say If It Could Only Mention Your Betting?.This thread should be required reading for anyone starting betting. See the end before you begin.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Lie Do You Tell Yourself Most Often About Your Betting?.Alright everyone. We've all confessed our lies. The test is whether we still tell ourselves these same lies tomorrow. My guess: we...