SharpEddie47's latest activity
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?.Honestly? "Bettor who has favorite teams." I still root for the Cowboys but I bet against them regularly. The betting identity is... -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?.There's a spectrum here: Pure fan → Fan who bets → Bettor who has favorite teams → Pure bettor → Gambling addict We're all somewhere...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.It is melancholic Prof. I feel the same way. I've built a 20-year track record and now wondering if it's still worth continuing at...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Algorithmic Betting: At What Point Does the Human Element Become Obsolete?.Not weird at all Princess. That's actually the healthiest relationship with betting for most people.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.Princess at least you're honest about it. Most people pretend they follow Kelly while completely ignoring it.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Does Your Betting Space Look Like and Does It Affect Your Decisions?.Prof's setup is similar to mine. Dedicated space creates dedicated mindset.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Basically yes Tony. The "profitable side hustle" era of sports betting is ending.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.Princess if you're betting recreationally with small stakes, DraftKings is fine. Exchanges matter more for people betting higher volume...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Sound of Winning: Why Do We Refresh Score Apps Instead of Just Watching?.Thanks for the confidence Klaus. But you're probably right.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?.Fade, because fandom is about joy and community. Betting is about analysis and money. We traded joy for profit.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.That's probably the most accurate summary. You can bet for fun, or you can go professional. The middle is dying.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Moral Hazard of Betting Sponsorships in Sports - Are We Corrupting the Games We Love?.When market incentives corrupt the underlying product, regulation is appropriate. I'm pro-market, not pro-corruption.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Sound of Winning: Why Do We Refresh Score Apps Instead of Just Watching?.I'm going to try an experiment this weekend. Watch one game with a bet, phone in another room. See if I can actually do it.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Sport LOOKS Easy to Bet But Destroys Everyone?.Conor pick one sport you actually watch and understand. Master that before expanding.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread At What Win Rate Does Betting Stop Being Gambling and Become Investing?.Pretty much Princess. Though "genius with a computer" is a bit extreme. You need skill, discipline, and good bankroll management. But...