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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Physical Sensation Do You Associate With Different Betting Outcomes?.Prof describing something important beyond the sentiment though. The physical sensations of betting are designed to be shared. They're... -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The 30 Seconds Before Placing a Bet: What Actually Happens in Your Head?.It really does. The gap between impulse and action determines everything. Conor has no gap. Klaus has a structured gap. Princess has a...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What If Bookmakers Had To Publish Their Win Rate Against Individual Customers?.Princess you're now an advocate for the regulation that would've prevented your losses. That's the full circle moment.
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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?.Here's what makes this genuinely difficult. The information itself isn't harmful. A team selection isn't secret for moral reasons. It's...
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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...
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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...