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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.Taffy if your bankroll is £2500, then £50 is 2%, which is perfect Kelly sizing. You might be following Kelly without realizing it. -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Does the Physical Act of Placing a Bet Matter? App vs Desktop vs In-Person.Yes Princess. That's literally their business model. Frictionless interface, instant gratification, gamification elements. All designed...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread At What Win Rate Does Betting Stop Being Gambling and Become Investing?.Excellent point Fade. The market itself determines whether betting can be investing. If books limit you to $50 bets, you can't scale it...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Algorithmic Betting: At What Point Does the Human Element Become Obsolete?.Glad to hear it Conor. Keep it up. Back to the topic - I think the consensus is algorithms are winning but haven't completely taken...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Sound of Winning: Why Do We Refresh Score Apps Instead of Just Watching?.Princess be honest - would you watch the game without a bet on it?
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.Princess unless you track your bets and know your actual win rate and ROI, just bet a conservative fixed percentage like 1-2%. Full...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Does the Physical Act of Placing a Bet Matter? App vs Desktop vs In-Person.That's the cash effect Taffy. Physical money triggers different brain regions than digital transactions. You're experiencing real...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Sport LOOKS Easy to Bet But Destroys Everyone?.Exactly. Favorites hit often but you're risking $300 to win $100. One upset wipes out three wins.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Moral Hazard of Betting Sponsorships in Sports - Are We Corrupting the Games We Love?.Here's my question: at what point does the betting money actually corrupt outcomes? Not through fixed games, but through league...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Does the Physical Act of Placing a Bet Matter? App vs Desktop vs In-Person.That's my approach too. Desktop: I'm doing research, checking CLV, making calculated plays. Phone: Quick bet on a game I'm watching...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.Conor even when you're ready to bet again responsibly, learn Kelly. It's the difference between sustainable betting and eventual bankruptcy.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.That's what concerns me too. If someone like Prof with his knowledge is feeling the squeeze, what hope do the rest of us have?
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Does the Physical Act of Placing a Bet Matter? App vs Desktop vs In-Person.I respect that Conor. Not everyone can quit. Managing the behavior is still progress.
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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 agree with Brighton and that's saying something because I'm generally pro-market. But this isn't a free market issue. This is about...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.No Princess. Betting exchanges aren't legal in most US states. Americans stuck with traditional books which is a significant disadvantage.