K Klaus Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 17, 2025 Messages 144 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Jan 21, 2026 #61 Learning curve steep but valuable. Even basic Python and pandas library provides significant advantage over manual analysis. Resources available. Question is time investment versus expected return.
Learning curve steep but valuable. Even basic Python and pandas library provides significant advantage over manual analysis. Resources available. Question is time investment versus expected return.
O oli_sussex Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 19, 2025 Messages 143 Reaction score 3 Points 3 Jan 21, 2026 #62 Klaus correct. Time investment substantial. Most won't do it. Which ensures algorithmic edge persists for those who do.
Klaus correct. Time investment substantial. Most won't do it. Which ensures algorithmic edge persists for those who do.
CoachTony_Bets Market Sharp Joined Dec 7, 2024 Messages 286 Reaction score 6 Points 18 Jan 21, 2026 #63 I respect you guys for having these skills, but I teach high school and coach. I don't have 20 hours a week to learn programming. I'll accept lower ROI and stick with what works for me.
I respect you guys for having these skills, but I teach high school and coach. I don't have 20 hours a week to learn programming. I'll accept lower ROI and stick with what works for me.
TaffyTipster Market Sharp Joined Nov 2, 2022 Messages 232 Reaction score 7 Points 8 Jan 22, 2026 #64 Same here mate. I'm an electrician not a computer scientist. I'll bet my rugby matches and if I lose I lose.
Same here mate. I'm an electrician not a computer scientist. I'll bet my rugby matches and if I lose I lose.
ParlayPrincess_88 Market Sharp Joined Aug 6, 2024 Messages 250 Reaction score 1 Points 8 Jan 22, 2026 #65 Yeah I work in marketing and betting is just fun for me. I'm not learning Python lol
SharpEddie47 Market Sharp Joined Mar 4, 2024 Messages 339 Reaction score 15 Points 18 Jan 22, 2026 #66 And that's totally fine. Different goals require different approaches. The people who need to worry are those trying to make serious money without adapting to market changes.
And that's totally fine. Different goals require different approaches. The people who need to worry are those trying to make serious money without adapting to market changes.
F FadeThePublic Market Sharp Joined Sep 7, 2024 Messages 272 Reaction score 8 Points 18 Jan 22, 2026 #67 Honestly this whole conversation is making me reconsider whether I want to keep betting seriously. If algorithms are the future, maybe I'm better off investing in index funds and betting recreationally.
Honestly this whole conversation is making me reconsider whether I want to keep betting seriously. If algorithms are the future, maybe I'm better off investing in index funds and betting recreationally.
K Klaus Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 17, 2025 Messages 144 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Jan 22, 2026 #68 Rational conclusion. Risk-adjusted returns on algorithmic betting development may not exceed passive investing for most individuals. Time opportunity cost significant factor.
Rational conclusion. Risk-adjusted returns on algorithmic betting development may not exceed passive investing for most individuals. Time opportunity cost significant factor.
O oli_sussex Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 19, 2025 Messages 143 Reaction score 3 Points 3 Friday at 4:04 PM #69 Agree with Klaus. Most people better off with day job plus index funds. Betting as hobby, not income source.
Agree with Klaus. Most people better off with day job plus index funds. Betting as hobby, not income source.
D DublinDegen Bankroll Crusher Joined Jul 21, 2023 Messages 158 Reaction score 5 Points 8 Friday at 7:32 PM #70 lads this went from depressing to really depressing... youre all saying betting is pointless unless youre a computer programmer...
lads this went from depressing to really depressing... youre all saying betting is pointless unless youre a computer programmer...
CoachTony_Bets Market Sharp Joined Dec 7, 2024 Messages 286 Reaction score 6 Points 18 Friday at 11:31 PM #71 Not pointless Conor. Just not a viable career path for most people anymore. Which is fine. Most hobbies don't make money.
Not pointless Conor. Just not a viable career path for most people anymore. Which is fine. Most hobbies don't make money.
ParlayPrincess_88 Market Sharp Joined Aug 6, 2024 Messages 250 Reaction score 1 Points 8 Saturday at 3:03 PM #72 I never thought of betting as a career anyway! It's just fun for me! Is that weird?
SharpEddie47 Market Sharp Joined Mar 4, 2024 Messages 339 Reaction score 15 Points 18 Sunday at 10:31 AM #73 Not weird at all Princess. That's actually the healthiest relationship with betting for most people.
TaffyTipster Market Sharp Joined Nov 2, 2022 Messages 232 Reaction score 7 Points 8 Sunday at 9:03 PM #74 Yeah Princess you got the right idea. Rest of us taking it too seriously.
K Klaus Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 17, 2025 Messages 144 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Monday at 2:31 AM #75 Entertainment betting perfectly valid. This discussion relevant primarily for profit-seeking bettors. Different objectives require different frameworks.
Entertainment betting perfectly valid. This discussion relevant primarily for profit-seeking bettors. Different objectives require different frameworks.
F FadeThePublic Market Sharp Joined Sep 7, 2024 Messages 272 Reaction score 8 Points 18 Tuesday at 12:03 AM #76 Good thread Eddie. Made me think about stuff I've been avoiding thinking about.
SharpEddie47 Market Sharp Joined Mar 4, 2024 Messages 339 Reaction score 15 Points 18 Yesterday at 11:31 AM #77 Same here. Uncomfortable but necessary discussion. The betting landscape is changing whether we like it or not.
Same here. Uncomfortable but necessary discussion. The betting landscape is changing whether we like it or not.
CoachTony_Bets Market Sharp Joined Dec 7, 2024 Messages 286 Reaction score 6 Points 18 Yesterday at 3:03 PM #78 I'm still team human but I appreciate hearing the algorithmic perspective. Maybe I'm wrong. Time will tell.
I'm still team human but I appreciate hearing the algorithmic perspective. Maybe I'm wrong. Time will tell.
O oli_sussex Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 19, 2025 Messages 143 Reaction score 3 Points 3 Yesterday at 4:03 PM #79 Good discussion. Rare to see serious analysis on betting forums.
K Klaus Bankroll Crusher Joined Dec 17, 2025 Messages 144 Reaction score 1 Points 3 Yesterday at 9:31 PM #80 Agreed. Valuable exchange of perspectives. Community benefits from honest assessment of market evolution.
Agreed. Valuable exchange of perspectives. Community benefits from honest assessment of market evolution.